Daily Postcard: Jemez Mountains Dusted With Snow
Daily Postcard: Scene of a cool and crisp Thursday morning in White Rock looking at low clouds and a new dusting of snow on the Jemez Mountain Range. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More
AGU: New Research Shows Greenland Lost 600 Billion Tons Of Ice In 2019
A glacier front in Greenland. New research shows Greenland lost 600 billion tons of ice in 2019. Courtesy/Kristin Laidre
AGU News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — During the exceptionally warm Arctic summer of 2019, Greenland lost 600 billion tons of ice, enough to raise global sea levels by 2.2 millimeters in two months, according to new research.
On the opposite pole, Antarctica continued to lose mass in the Amundsen Sea Embayment and Antarctic Peninsula but saw some relief in the form of increased snowfall in Queen Maud Land, in the eastern part of the continent.
These new findings and others by glaciologists Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: March 19, 2020
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports & Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
The most important news for anglers is the coronavirus. This serious, communicable disease and the efforts to halt its spread has affected all aspects of our lives.
Schools are closed, public events canceled and bars and restaurants are shutting down or restricting their services.
Anyone who has been to a grocery store since last week has seen the empty shelves. People are being urged to stay home and distance themselves from other people (social distancing).
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has ordered all state parks closed Read More
NWS: Today’s High Near 53; Tonight’s Low Around 22
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 53 with a 20 percent chance of isolated snow showers before 9 a.m. then mostly sunny skies. Wind 25 to 30 mph becoming 30 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Tonight’s low around 22. Courtesy/NWS
The National Weather Service forecasts windy conditions today of 25 to 30 mph in Los Alamos becoming 30 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Courtesy/NWS Read More
Daily Postcard: Hiking Along Bayo Bench Trail
Daily Postcard: The view while hiking March 12 along Bayo Bench Trail in Los Alamos County. Photo by Jack Stafford
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New Mexico Land Office Seeks Advisory Committee Members
Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard announces an open application process to serve on advisory committees or working groups. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
NMSLO News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico State Land Office and Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard announced Tuesday an open application process for New Mexicans interested in serving on advisory committees or working groups aimed to steward access to state trust land while helping the State Land Office fulfill their mission to raise revenue for public schools, hospitals, and universities.
Applicants with expertise Read More
Signs That Spring Has Sprung In Los Alamos
The crocus are in full bloom, a sure sign that spring has sprung in Los Alamos. Photo by Ken Hanson Read More
Spring Equinox 2020: Earliest 1st Day Of Spring In 124 Years
An aspen tree is starting to bud Tuesday in White Rock. The fuzzy things are more technically known as catkins. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs
By NANCY ANN HIBBS
Los Alamos
The first day of spring will occur at 11:50 p.m. Thursday, March 19, for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, which is marked by the arrival of the Vernal (Spring) Equinox.
If this seems early to you, you’re right! In fact, this is the earliest the Vernal (Spring) Equinox has occurred in 124 years.
Traditionally, we celebrate the first day of spring March 21, but astronomers and calendar manufacturers alike now say that the spring Read More
County Update: Public Works Ready To Roll With Snow Patrol
COUNTY News:
Public Works “ready to roll” if snow storm hits Los Alamos overnight; No reduction in snow patrols because of COVID-19
Los Alamos County Public Works Director Anne Laurent said that crews will be “ready to roll” in implementing the Snow & Ice Control Plan for the County if weather predictions for snow occur today and Thursday.
“We’ll have our Traffic & Streets crews out on major roadways, clearing snow and keeping streets open for travel,” Laurent said. “It will be ‘business as usual’ for crews in the event of any snow storm. We aren’t going to reduce our level of service.”
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On The Job In Los Alamos: At Bandelier With Trails Open
On the job at Bandelier National Monument Thursday afternoon is Park Ranger Luis Jimenez. Bandelier announced Tuesday that the visitor center and Western National Park Store are closed for visitor and staff health and safety reasons. No backcountry permits are being issued but all trails and Juniper Campground remain open at this time. For updated information, click here. visit nps.gov/band/index.htm. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
NWS: Today’s High Near 52; Tonight’s Low Around 28
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 52 with a 30 percent chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms. Tonight’s low around 28 with a 90 percent chance of snow showers after midnight. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible. Courtesy/NWS
The National Weather Service forecasts tonight’s low around 28 with a 90 percent chance of snow showers after midnight. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible. Courtesy/NWS
Daily Postcard: Colorful Sunrise Above Los Alamos
Daily Postcard: View from Quemazon as the sunrise Monday colors the sky. Photo by Trisha Ancell Read More
2020 Earth Day Week Goes Online April 20-25 With Live Talks, Solutions And Events From Almost All Continents On Earth
Earth Day News:
Coronavirus? Climate Crisis? Earth Day 50 years?
With so many physical events closing down – we’re stepping up to show that online conferences are the future!
Join us online April 20-25 for the third annual #WeDontHaveTime international climate conference. Let’s explore how businesses, activists, and experts come together to leverage climate engagement and an open climate dialogue to transform our economy, societies, and lives in the coming years.
Earth Day Week April 20-25 is a collaboration between Earth Day Network, Exponential Roadmap and We Don’t Have Read More
NWS: Today’s High Near 56; Tonight’s Low Around 35
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 56 with partly sunny skies and tonight’s low around 35. Courtesy/NWS Read More
Daily Postcard: Morning Mist At Black Mesa
Daily Postcard: View of Black Mesa early Monday surrounded in mist. Photo by Christopher Fresquez
A mist permeates the area early Monday morning around Black Mesa. Photo by Christopher Fresquez Read More
PEEC Launches Take It Outside! Beginning Today
PEEC launched a new online series today called Take It Outside! to help the community get outside, have fun and continue to learn about nature while the schools and Los Alamos Nature Center are closed. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) has launched a new online series to help the community get outside, have fun and continue to learn about nature while the schools and Los Alamos Nature Center are closed.
Take It Outside with PEEC!
Each week, PEEC’s staff and volunteers will focus on a different nature-related theme. They will provide daily activities Read More
Kiwanis Aluminum Collection At Sullivan Field Saturday!
Carlos and Emily McGay of the Kiwanis Aluminum Collection Committee survey a mountain of bagged aluminum and other metals taken in during a can collection day in 2016 in the Sullivan Field parking lot. Courtesy/Morrie Pongratz
KIWANIS News:
The Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos will hold its regular bi-monthly aluminum collection 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday, March 21 at Sullivan Field.
You can remain in your car; we will get your aluminum out. We do pay for aluminum but also happily accept donations for our youth activities and scholarships.
If you make your aluminum a donation, you will have no human Read More
EPA Expands COVID-19 Disinfectant List
EPA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released an expanded list of EPA-registered disinfectant products that have qualified for use against SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
The list contains nearly 200 additional products—including 40 new products that went through the agency’s expedited review process. The agency also made key enhancements to the web-based list to improve its usefulness.
“During this pandemic, it’s important that people can easily find the information they’re looking for when choosing and using a Read More
NWS: Today’s High Near 58; Tonight’s Low Around 38
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 58 with sunny skies and tonight’s low around 38. Courtesy/NWS Read More
Daily Postcard: Nearing Days End On N.M. 4
Daily Postcard: Thursday evening on N.M.4 the subtle colors change as sunset encroaches. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
