Daily Postcard: Birds At Sunset On Perimeter Trail
Daily Postcard: Early sunset silhouettes a bird perched on the branch of a tree Thursday on Perimeter Trail. Photo by Lauren Hughes
Sunset silhouettes another bird perched on a branch Thursday on Perimeter Trail. Photo by Lauren Hughes Read More
PEEC Invites Public To Dig Into Northern New Mexico’s Fossil History With Pete Worland Nov. 6 & 8
PEEC invites the public to explore two upcoming fossil-focused programs, including a hands-on Fossil Field Trip to nearby fossil sites. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC invites the public to explore two upcoming fossil-focused programs, including how fossils tell the story of the region’s prehistoric past. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
From ancient seas to modern mesas, Northern New Mexico’s landscape has transformed dramatically over time. The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites the public to explore this geologic journey in two upcoming fossil-focused programs led by local Read More
Curious Praying Mantis Examines Large Pumpkin
A curious praying mantis examines a large pumpkin on a patio today in White Rock. Photo by Joyce Wolff Read More
Daily Postcard: Hungry Chipmunk Caught Mid-Munch
Daily Postcard: A hungry little chipmunk caught mid-munch, dining on sunflower seeds, recently on the deck of the Los Alamos Nature Center on Canyon Road. Photo by Richard Skolnik Read More
Hunters Encouraged To Stay Informed And Be On Lookout For New World Screwworm
NMDGF News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, New Mexico Department of Agriculture and New Mexico Livestock Board are encouraging hunters to help prevent the spread of New World screwworm among wildlife, livestock, pets and people.
New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) is a foreign animal disease and poses a serious threat. The fly’s larvae infest open wounds, where they feed on living tissue. The New World screwworm (NWS) was eradicated from the United States decades ago, but recent detections in Mexico pose a risk of northward spread. At this time, it has not Read More
Daily Postcard: Bobcat Relaxes In Backyard On North Mesa
Daily Postcard: A bobcat relaxes in the backyard of a home on North Mesa. Photo by Amy Anderson
A bobcat was displeased with having its photo taken while trying to relax in the backyard of a home on North Mesa. Photo by Amy Anderson Read More
2025 ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Celebrates 53 Years Of Ballooning Excellence
First wave of the Mass Ascension lifts off from Balloon Fiesta Park. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Dawn patrol checks wind conditions to determine whether the Mass Ascension will be permitted. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By LAURA LIMBACK
For the Los Alamos Daily Post
The 2025 ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta was held Oct. 4-12. Celebrating its 53rd year, the nine-day event was the largest in history, with more balloons and larger crowds than ever before. Set against the striking backdrop of the Sandia Mountains and New Mexico desert oasis, the premier Read More
New Mexico Environment Department Launches Nationwide Holloman Lake Public Health Survey
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is asking anyone who has visited or recreated at Holloman Lake, also known as Raptor Lake, to participate in a survey to determine potential exposure to toxic PFAS in the area from firefighting foams, commonly called AFFF, used at Holloman Air Force Base.
“Our state’s natural beauty attracts outdoor enthusiasts from around the world and the Environment Department is committed to safeguarding outdoor recreation for campers, hikers, and hunters,” Environment Secretary James Kenney said. “This survey is one of the first of Read More
Daily Postcard: Pastel Sunset Falls Over Sandia Peak
Daily Postcard: Pastel sunset falls over Sandia Peak, viewed Saturday from Northwest Albuquerque. Photo by Lil Ortega Read More
BPU Chair Updates Kiwanis On Public Utilities
Board of Public Utilities Chair Robert Gibson presents an update on the County’s utilities activities to the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos at its Oct. 7 meeting. Courtesy/Kiwanis
By BROOKE DAVIS
Kiwanis Club
Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities Chair Robert Gibson presented an update on the County’s utilities activities to the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos at its Oct. 7 meeting at Trinity on the Hill. He outlined the structure of the Department of Public Utilities and provided information on its accomplishments and future plans.
Los Alamos County owns and operates all four of its utilities: Read More
Los Amigos De Valles Caldera Bookstore Now Open At Volcano Discovery Center
Los Amigos Bookstore at the Volcano Discovery Center. Courtesy/Los Amigos de Valles Caldera
LAVC News:
The Los Amigos Bookstore is now open at the Volcano Discovery Center, in the historic cabin district, offering visitors a selection of Valles Caldera merchandise and educational items.
The Volcano Discovery Center is open for basic visitor services during regular park operating hours. The exhibit demonstration occurs on the half hour every hour between 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Stop by to explore the new volcano exhibit, go for a hike, enjoy wildlife viewing during elk season and take home a Read More
Daily Post: Cloudy Sky As Night Falls At Overlook Park
Daily Post: Cloudy sky as night falls Tuesday at Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos High School Astronomy Club Invites Community To View SWAN And Lemmon Comets At Rover Park Oct. 21
LANL Waste Containers Successfully Depressurized
Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) successfully completed the depressurization of four flanged tritium waste containers and moved them to a waste staging location on site.
Offsite impacts were indistinguishable from background and pose no health or environmental consequences.
The depressurization operation began on Sept. 15 and took place over several days. Over the weekend, the crew completed movement of the containers from Technical Area 54 to the Weapons Engineering Tritium Facility. After Read More
NMED, NMDOH Offer Free Well Water Tests In Farmington For San Juan County Oct. 18
STATE News:
SAN JUAN COUNTY – The New Mexico Environment Department and the New Mexico Department of Health will host a free domestic well water testing event in Farmington on Saturday.
Testing will be available from 8 a.m.–12 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18, in Farmington at the Farmington Grower’s Market, located at 3041 E Main St.
Well water tests typically cost about $150 but will be free to the first 100 participants or while supplies last. Participants must bring their water sample to the event for it to be tested. Test results will be mailed to the households following the event within two to three Read More
Daily Postcard: Low Clouds Hang Over East Jemez Road
Daily Postcard: Low clouds over East Jemez Road in Los Alamos Sunday morning. Photo by Lauren Hughes Read More
County: About Alternative Water Harvesting
COUNTY News:
What is Alternative Water?
Alternative water is used to offset the demand of potable water. Sources include rainwater collection and secondary water reuse, such as greywater.
Rainwater harvesting is the collection and storage of rain from roofs and roof-like structures. Once the rain is on the ground, it is considered storm water and cannot be collected and utilized in the same manner.
Greywater is used water from your bathroom sink, shower/bath, and washing machine.
Greywater is not water from the kitchen sink, dishwasher, toilet, or water that has come into contact with Read More
PEECnic Fun At Los Alamos Nature Center Oct. 18
Rare Groove-Billed Ani Sighted In Española Saturday
Seen and photographed by many, a Groove-Billed Ani appeared this week in Española. Found year-round in south central Mexico, these birds fly to the Lower Rio Grande Valley near Brownsville in summer. So it is a small walkabout for one to follow the river into New Mexico. Photo by local wildlife photographer, Jonathan Dowell, Ph.D. Follow more of his work on Instagram @SnowyEgretPhotography.
Weekly Fishing Report: Oct. 13, 2025
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
Kokanee salmon snagging season is open at Navajo Lake, El Vado Lake and Eagle Nest Lake.
Snagging season at Heron Lake begins Nov. 11 after the egg-taking operation. Possession of kokanee salmon at Heron Lake is prohibited from Oct. 1 until Nov. 11.
All snagging seasons end Dec. 31 at all locations.
In recent years, the best snagging success has been at Navajo Lake.
Southern Colorado has experienced heavy rainfall and rivers are flooding. The San Juan in Colorado is flooding at Pagosa Springs. The Piedra, Pine and Animas Read More
