U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Introduces Legislation For Low Or No Emission Bus Grants
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) introduced the Low or No Emission Bus Access Act of 2020 Tuesday to bolster federal investment in low and no emission buses and infrastructure and improve the grant application process.
“The Low or No Emission Bus Access Act improves both funding and the application process for state and local governments so they can better access the resources they need to modernize their aging bus fleets. When we support low or no emission vehicle projects, we provide communities with much-needed upgrades to Read More
Prescribed Burns Begin Near Tres Piedras And Cerro
BLM News:
TAOS — Beginning today and continuing for up to 30 days, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will be conducting prescribed burns in the Río Grande del Norte National Monument on the Guadalupe Mountains south of Cerro and approximately 7 miles west on Pot Mountain.
Smoke may be visible from N.M. 522, U.S. 285 and U.S. 64.
This project will employ management-ignited prescribed fire to reduce hazardous fuel loadings that could contribute to high intensity crown fire under the right conditions.
Historic uses and active fire suppression have interrupted the natural fire regime in this Read More
Letter To The Editor: Alternative Foods = Better Environment
By BRIGHAM CONLIN
Los Alamos High School
Student
Personally, I really love meat. I don’t care if it is beef, chicken, fish, really any kind I like it.
I will eat any meat without a second thought about where it came from or how it is for my health. Up until recently, I did not even consider the environmental effects of raising the animals that produce the meat.
Despite my enjoyment of meat, I was never informed of the large emissions of gases caused by the raising and maturing of animals. These gases include carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, and methane. They heat the world’s climate and are a large reason Read More
NWS: Today’s High Near 52; Tonight’s Low Around 33
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 52 with sunny skies and tonight’s low around 33. Courtesy/NWS Read More
Daily Postcard: Signs Of Spring At Ashley Pond
Daily Postcard: A pair of feathered swimmers have no trouble obeying the sign Monday afternoon in the warming weather at Ashley Pond. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
Governor Lujan Grisham Signs Bills Into Law Expanding Renewable Energy & Infrastructure Modernization
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Today, House Bill 50, House Bill 233 and Senate Bill 29—a slate of bills protecting New Mexico’s environment and promoting a clean energy future while strengthening the state’s economy—were signed by Gov. Michelle Lujan-Grisham.
House Bill 50, sponsored by Rep. Nathan Small, expands infrastructure for renewable energy by making transmission line projects eligible for Industrial Revenue Bonds available through cities and municipalities. Signed into law today, House Bill 50 becomes effective July 1, 2020.
“House Bill 50 promotes jobs for New Mexicans by adding another Read More
Heinrich Questions Energy Secretary On Proposed Cuts For LANL Cleanup, Safety Oversight Of Defense Nuclear Facilities
Scene of Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee hearing today in Washington. Courtesy photo
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — During a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing today to examine President Trump’s budget Read More
SFNF: Jemez District Office Temporary Move Delayed
SFNF News:
SANTA FE – The Jemez District Office’s move to temporary quarters has been delayed, and Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) employees are still working from the old office at 051 Woodsy Lane in Jemez Springs.
Once construction starts on the new office compound at the old location, the staff will share space at the Administrative Office of the Valles Caldera National Preserve (VCNP) at 90 Villa Louis Martin about a half-mile south of the current ranger station.
If you need to visit the Jemez District Office, it’s a good idea to call 575.829.3535 first to confirm which location you should go Read More
Los Alamos National Laboratory Space Weather Model Gives Earlier Warning Of Satellite-Killing Radiation Storms
LANL News:
A new machine-learning computer model accurately predicts damaging radiation storms caused by the Van Allen belts two days prior to the storm, the most advanced notice to date, according to a new paper in the journal Space Weather.
“Radiation storms from the Van Allen belts can damage or even knock out satellites orbiting in medium and high altitudes above the Earth, but predicting these storms has always been a challenge,” said Yue Chen, a space scientist at Los Alamos National Laboratory and principal investigator on the project jointly funded by NASA and NOAA. “Given that the Read More
YCC Summer Jobs For Youth Program Continues To Address Trails Destroyed By Cerro Grande And Las Conches Fires
A pair of Youth Conservation Crew members working on a trail. Courtesy/YMCA
By DIANA MARTINEZ
Communications Director
The Family YMCA
The havoc of the Cerro Grande Fire in 2000 that destroyed 235 Los Alamos homes, and miles and miles of community footpaths and forests tested community members’ and neighbors’ mettle as only fire can.
The high school’s graduating class of 2000, most not liking it, was dubbed the class of Cerro Grande. May 10, students and the community evacuated an oncoming fire juggernaut, leaving behind athletes’ running shoes and equipment for upcoming state championships. Read More
Daily Postcard: Goose Spotted Among Sparkles At Pond
Daily Postcard: Homer the goose is spotted Monday on Ashley Pond swimming among what appear to be diamonds – the sun sparkling off the ripples in the water. Photo by Ken Hanson
NNSA Addresses Legacy Waste Materials On DP Road
NNSA News:
This afternoon a National Nuclear Security Administration spokesperson addresses the situation regarding the recent discovery of legacy waste materials on DP Road.
The spokesperson explained that at the request of Los Alamos County, NNSA’s Radiological Assistance Program Team responded Thursday, Feb. 20, to a Los Alamos County-owned tract of land on DP Road to evaluate legacy materials that were unearthed Friday, Feb. 14.
A contractor for the County was digging on land transferred in January 2018 to the County from the Department of Energy. During excavation, the contractor Read More
NWS: Today’s High Near 50; Tonight’s Low Around 27
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 50 with mostly sunny skies and tonight’s low around 27. Courtesy/NWS
Daily Postcard: Robin Spotted Singing In White Rock
Daily Postcard: A robin spotted Sunday singing in a tree in White Rock. Is the robin the first sign of spring? The old tale is that a robin is the first sign of spring. As the myth goes, all robins migrate south for the winter to avoid the cold, returning in the early spring. However, American Robins are adaptable birds, comfortable in all sorts of habitats across North America. American Robins can be found around the United States all winter long. Robins not making a trip south will typically hide in forests and other wooded areas as protection from the elements, searching for food when the ground is Read More
NWS: Today’s High Near 52; Tonight’s Low Around 30
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 52 with a 10 percent chance of rain showers after 3 p.m. and tonight’s low around 30. Courtesy/NWS Read More
PEEC March 2020 Events At Los Alamos Nature Center
PEEC News:
March 2020 events at the Los Alamos Nature Center, operated by Pajarito Environmental Education Center:
Monday, March 2
Nature Playtime
Join local families for fun, hands-on activities, hikes, games, and stories in nature. 10-11 a.m. Admission: Free. More information at peecnature.org.
Friday, March 6
Gentle Walk
A gentle walk for which the emphasis is on discovery, not mileage gained. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Admission: Free. More information at peecnature.org.
Friday, March 6
A Safe Travel Guide to Black Holes: Mysteries & Myths
Get ready to plan your next vacation to a black hole Read More
NWS: Today’s High Near 55; Tonight’s Low Around 31
Los Alamos Field Office Publishes Annual Mitigation Plan
DOE News:
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)/National Nuclear Security Administration Los Alamos Field Office has posted the most recent Mitigation Action Plan Annual Report (MAPAR) for the 2008 Site-Wide Environmental Impact Statement for the Continued Operation of Los Alamos National Laboratory (DOE/EIS-0380).
This FY 2019 MAPAR covers the time period of Oct. 1, 2018 through Sept. 30, 2019. The report includes mitigations identified in the SWEIS Mitigation Action Plan (MAP) and mitigations identified in other National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents that have been rolled Read More
NMEDD Awards 1st Round Of Science & Tech Start Up Grants
iBeam Founder/President Vlad Matais takes National Academy of Sciences Board on a tour of his facility in Santa Fe. Courtesy/NMEDD
Petricor employee performs adjustments to the extruder on the X-BOT at the company facility in Clovis. Courtesy/NMEDD
NMEDD News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Economic Development Department (NMEDD) has awarded its first round of Business Start-Up Grants to five science and technology companies, Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes announced today.
The purpose of the grants is to recognize and assist early stage companies developing a unique product or service,
PEEC Hosts Leap Day Celebration Friday And Saturday
PEEC invites everyone to enjoy a showing of the full-dome film ‘Superpower Dogs’ at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29 at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Admission is $6 for adults and $4 for children. (Events in the planetarium are not recommended for kids under age 4.) Courtesy/PEEC
The community also is invited to join astronomer Galen Gisler 6-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29 at the Los Alamos Nature Center for a Leap Day potluck followed by night sky viewing. This event is free to attend, but registration is required. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
On this evening before leap day, join astronomer Galen Gisler in Read More
