Nature Center Closed Today … May Open Tonight
UPDATE: The Los Alamos Nature Center will remain closed today and tonight.
PEEC News:
The Los Alamos Nature Center is closed today, Tuesday, Feb. 11 due to snow conditions.
The nature center may open this evening for its scheduled Family Star Party and Family Night depending on road conditions and weather. Read More
Snowy Scenes From Walnut Street
Snowy scene this morning from the back yard of a residence on Walnut Street. Photo by Anthony Clark
Snowy scene this morning from the back yard of a residence on Walnut Street. Photo by Anthony Clark
Snowy scene this morning from the back yard of a residence on Walnut Street. Photo by Anthony Clark Read More
Weather Alert: LAPS Schools To Remain Closed Today
Weather Alert: LANL Closed Due To Heavy Snow Today
LANL News:
Due to heavy snow in Los Alamos, Los Alamos National Laboratory is closed today, Tuesday Feb. 11.
For additional updates, call the LANL Update Information Hotline at 505.667.6622. Read More
Snow Birds Spotted Near Urban Park In Los Alamos
A small flock of hungry birds are spotted this morning eating seeds near Urban Park in Los Alamos. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Weather Alert: UNM-LA To Remain Closed Today
UNM-LA News:
The UNM-Los Alamos Campus will remain closed today due to the winter storm. Read More
Patio Snow Scenes Around Los Alamos Area
Patio snow scene this morning at a residence near N.M. 4 in White Rock. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
Patio snow scene this morning at a residence in Western Area in Los Alamos. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
Patio snow scene this morning at a residence in Western Area in Los Alamos. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
Patio snow scene early this morning at a residence in the Pinon Trails neighborhood in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Weather Alert: Los Alamos Schools On Two Hour Delay
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos Public Schools are on a two-hour delay due to the snow storm.
All buses will arrive at their regular stop two hours later than usual.
Morning Kindergarten and before-school activities are canceled. Read More
Weather Alert: UNM-LA Campus On Delayed Opening
UNM-LA News:
The UNM-Los Alamos Campus is on a 2-hour delayed opening due to inclement weather conditions.
The campus will open at 10 a.m. today.
Weather Alert: LANL On Delayed Start Due To Storm
LANL News:
Los Alamos National Laboratory is on a delayed opening this morning due to the winter storm falling over the area.
Employees should plan to report to work between 10 a.m. and noon, however, before departing for work, check for updates at www.lanl.gov or by calling 505.667.6622. Read More
NWS: Today’s High Near 28; Tonight’s Low Around 17
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 28 with a 100 percent chance of snow possible and tonight’s low around 17. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible. Courtesy/NWS Read More
Daily Postcard: Cooper’s Hawk Spotted Near Bird Feeder
Daily Postcard: A Cooper’s hawk is spotted Monday near bird feeders at a residence in White Rock. Among the bird world’s most skillful fliers, Cooper’s hawks are common woodland hawks that tear through cluttered tree canopies in high speed pursuit of other birds. If you put out seed for birds in your backyard, there’s a chance you’ll also attract the attention of a Cooper’s hawk. While catching smaller birds is just doing what comes naturally for a Cooper’s hawk, many of us would prefer not to share the responsibility for the deaths. If a Cooper’s hawk takes up residence in your yard, you can take Read More
NWS: Today’s High Near 44; Tonight’s Low Around 24
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 44 with a 40 percent chance of snow and rain showers and a total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. Tonight’s low around 24 with a 100 percent chance of snow showers and a total nighttime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible. Courtesy/NWS
Daily Postcard: ‘Super Snow Moon’
Daily Postcard: The ‘Super Snow Moon’ viewed through branches of a tree early Saturday morning in White Rock. This moon was at its brightest Sunday, Feb. 9 and is the first supermoon of the year. The large-looking full moon will happen three times this year. It happens as the moon — on its elliptical orbit — is at its closest point to Earth making it appear nearly 14 percent larger than usual. The next supermoon will appear March 9 and is called the ‘Super Worm Moon’ and the third will happen April 7 and be called a ‘Super Pink Moon’. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs
Read More
Heinrich On Plans For Bears Ears; Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) has issued the following statement after the Department of the Interior finalized resource management plans for the reduced Bears Ears National Monument and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah by releasing two Records of Decision:
“The Trump administration is steamrolling forward on the president’s unprecedented—and, I believe, illegal—order to drastically shrink the boundaries and weaken protections in two of America’s national monuments.
“The landscapes and significant cultural sites Read More
PEEC: Family Fun Night At Nature Center Feb. 11
Head to the Los Alamos Nature Center Tuesday, Feb. 11 for the monthly Family Star Party and Family Night. The evening kicks off at 5:30 p.m. and both programs are free thanks to sponsors NMB&T and Kiwanis Club. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Head to the Los Alamos Nature Center Tuesday, Feb. 11 for an evening of family fun.
The night kicks off with a Family Star Party in the planetarium at 5:30 p.m. 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 Read More
NWS: Today’s High Near 48; Tonight’s Low Around 30
Daily Postcard: Bald Eagle Soars Above Bandelier
Daily Postcard: A bald eagle is spotted recently soaring up and down the canyon at Bandelier National Monument. Photo by Jim Cobble Read More
Moon Viewed From White Rock Early This Evening
The moon viewed early this evening looking east from White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Science On Tap: Featuring Bin Hu On Latest Innovations In Environmental Microbiome Research At LANL
LACD News:
Join the Bradbury Science Museum and the Los Alamos Creative District for Science On Tap at 5:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 10 at projectY cowork.
This On Tap will feature a conversation with Bin Hu discussing the latest innovations in environmental microbiome research at Los Alamos.
Microbiome is the collection of microorganisms in a particular environment, and also is used to refer to the combined genetic materials of the microorganisms found in a particular environment.
As one of the four DOE national laboratories participating in The National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC), Read More
