LANL: Water-Splitting Advance Holds Promise For Renewable Energy
Dongguo Li of Washington State University and Yu Seung Kim of Los Alamos National Laboratory working to make renewable energy more affordable with hydrogen fuel. Courtesy/LANLNWS: Today’s High Near 52; Tonight’s Low Around 35
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 52 with sunny skies and tonight’s low around 35. Courtesy/NWS Read More
Daily Postcard: Robins Spotted Eating Cedar Tree Berries
A robin settles down Sunday in a cedar tree loaded with berries on Andanada Street. Photo by Ken Hanson
SFNF Plans Prescribed Burn On Rowe Mesa
Scene of a previous prescribed burn. Courtesy photo
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) are planning to conduct a prescribed burn on east Rowe Mesa on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District sometime between March 16 and April 30, if conditions, including fuel moisture levels, air quality, wind direction and weather forecasts, remain favorable.
The 4,200-acre treatment area is east of State Highway 34 along Rowe Mesa, 10 miles south of Pecos, NM. Crews will use hand and aerial ignitions to reduce the risk of wildfire, recycle nutrients and improve wildlife Read More
AGU: Pair Of Geophysicists Develop New Explanation For How Destructive Earthquake Vibrations May Be Produced
AGU News:
Earthquakes produce seismic waves with a range of frequencies, from the long, rolling motions that make skyscrapers sway, to the jerky, high-frequency vibrations that cause tremendous damage to houses and other smaller structures.
A pair of geophysicists has a new explanation for how those high-frequency vibrations may be produced.
In a new paper published in the AGU journal Geophysical Research Letters, Brown University researchers Victor Tsai and Greg Hirth propose that rocks colliding inside a fault zone as an earthquake happens are the main generators of high-frequency Read More
NWS: Today’s High Near 49; Tonight’s Low Around 33
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 49 with a 70 percent chance of showers likely and thunderstorms also possible after 3 p.m. and tonight’s low around 33. Courtesy/NWS
The National Weather Service forecasts the probability of participation today around the state. Courtesy/NWS Read More
Daily Postcard: Sunny, Shadowy Scene From Overlook Park
Daily Postcard: A sunny and shadowy scene viewed recently from Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
SFNF: La Presa Prescribed Burn Planned March 19
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — Fire managers on the Coyote Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) are planning to conduct the La Presa prescribed burn on Mesa Los Indios as early as March 19.
The decision to proceed will depend on favorable conditions, including fuel moisture levels, air quality, wind direction and weather forecasts.
Crews will use hand ignitions to treat the 700-acre La Presa unit, targeting jackpots of fuel with high moisture content, which will help limit fire spread and smoke.
Prescribed fire is one of the most effective tools available to resource managers for restoring Read More
PEEC: Evening Of Free Family Fun March 10
PEEC’s monthly Family Star Party and Family Night kick off at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Head to the Los Alamos Nature Center Tuesday, March 10 for an evening of family fun.
The night kicks off at 5:30 p.m. with a Family Star Party in the planetarium and continues 6-7 p.m. with Family Night.
Both of these programs take place on the second Tuesday of every month and are free thanks to the Pajarito Environmental Education Center’s sponsors. New Mexico Bank & Trust sponsors Family Star Parties and Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos sponsors Family Nights. Read More
NWS: Today’s High Near 57; Tonight’s Low Around 38
Daily Postcard: Golden Sunrise Over White Rock
LANL: Gut Microbiome Samples Head For Space Tonight!
LANL News:NMSU Hosts Jujube Growing Habits & Pruning Workshop
Shengrui Yao at 2019 Growers Workshop. Photo by Adrienne Rosenberg
NMSU News:
NMSU is hosting a “Jujube Growing Habits and Pruning Workshop” 1:30-3:30 p.m. March 20 from at the Sustainable Agriculture Science Center in Alcalde.
There will be a 60 minute presentation about jujube basics and growing habits followed by a field jujube pruning demonstration.
This is a free workshop. For registration, call Elena/Amanda at 505.852.4241.
Click here for more information, visit https://alcaldesc.nmsu.edu/events–announcements.html Read More
Staffing And Infrastructure Needs Top Discussion At LANL Community Conversations Breakfast At Buffalo Thunder
Attendees hear the latest developments at LANL during the Community Conversations Breakfast Wednesday at Buffalo Thunder Resort. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
By Bonnie J. Gordon
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos National Laboratory Director Thom Mason spoke to educators, business people and community leaders at a LANL Community Conversation Breakfast Wednesday at Buffalo Thunder Resort. Staffing and infrastructure topped the agenda.
LANL Director Thom Mason. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Sustained growth is predicted for LANL, Read More
NWS: Today’s High Near 53; Tonight’s Low Around 31
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 53 with mostly sunny skies and tonight’s low around 31. Courtesy/NWS Read More
Daily Postcard: Closeup Of Popular Goose At Ashley Pond
Daily Postcard: The goose affectionately called Homer by locals is spotted Monday fishing for food at Ashley Pond. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
Top 100 Places Around The World To Watch Sunsets
Lensbest has released a study that for the first time uses a data-driven approach to collate and determine the best spots around the world to watch a sunset. Courtesy/Lensbest
Lensbest News:
A survey of travel journalists from across the globe reveals the top 100 sunset-viewing spots, as well as honorable mentions for 400 further locations.
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Santorini, Greece, was the most nominated place to view a sunset worldwide, followed by Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, USA and Mykonos, Greece.
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The United States was the most commonly nominated country worldwide for sunset-viewing spots, with
NWS: Today’s High Near 56; Tonight’s Low Around 30
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 56 with sunny skies and tonight’s low around 30. Courtesy/NWS
Daily Postcard: Early Morning Sun Breaks Through Clouds
Daily Postcard: The early morning sun breaks through the clouds as viewed Feb. 16 from the Pajarito Cliffs site. Photo by Darby Martinez Read More
State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard And New Mexico Game Commission Sign Hunting Agreement
Land Commissioner Stefanie Garcia Richard
From the New Mexico State Land Office:
State Land Office Lowers Price Tag for Department of Game and Fish, Expands Hunting Access on State Trust Land, Creates Pilot Dispersed Camping and Backpacking Programs in High Use Areas, Increases Hunter Scouting Period from seven to fourteen Days
SANTA FE – Today the New Mexico State Land Office (SLO) and the State Game (GC) Commission signed an easement agreement that allows hunters and sportspeople with a valid license through the Department of Game and Fish (DGF) to access 8.8 million acres of state trust
