‘Extraordinary’ Occurrence In 2019 US Tornado Season
Aerial image shot by a drone shows a Home Depot store Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019 in Dallas, Texas, that was obliterated after a destructive nocturnal tornado ripped through the area. Photo by John Humphress/SevereStudios
AccuWeather News:
Last year, the U.S. set a record low for the number of fatalities with just 10 people killed, the lowest number since tornado fatality record-keeping began in 1875.
AccuWeather Global Weather Center – A pair of unforgettable tornadoes bookended the 2019 U.S. tornado season, which is effectively over; the National Oceanic Read More
County Trash & Recycle Material Collection This Week
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Environmental Services Department this week will be collecting trash and recycling materials.
Remember to not bag recycling (except shredded paper, which can put that in a white or clear bag) and lightly rinse plastics. Read More
NWS: Today’s High Near 28; Tonight’s Low Around 8
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 28 with sunny skies and tonight’s low around 8 with wind chill values as low as -3. Courtesy/NWS
NWS: Today’s High Near 40; Tonight’s Low Around 17
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 40 with partly sunny skies and a 40 percent chance of scattered snow showers and tonight’s low around 17. Courtesy/NWS
The National Weather Service forecasts a winter storm will shift across the state today and tonight with strong winds, much colder air and several inches of snow across the northern high terrain and northeast plains. Courtesy/NWS Read More
Gov. Lujan Grisham Signs Electric Vehicle Accord
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James Duran (left), and Secretary Bill McCamley. Courtesy photoNew Mexico Congressional Delegation’s PFAS Legislation Included In National Defense Bill
New Mexico Congressional Delegation News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Wednesday, U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) and Xochitl Torres Small (D-N.M.) announced that the final National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes the New Mexico delegation’s bill, H.R. 1567 or the PFAS Damages Act, to provide relief to communities and businesses impacted by PFAS contamination in groundwater around Air Force bases in New Mexico and across the country, including dairy farms in New Mexico that have Read More
Four Years After Paris Climate Accords, Udall Joins Shaheen, Bipartisan Group Of Senators In Voicing Support For Global Efforts To Combat Climate Change
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) joined U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and a group of bipartisan senators in a letter to Patricia Espinosa, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), in support of the organization’s global efforts to mitigate climate change.
The 25th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 25) is currently convening a meeting on the historic Paris Climate Agreement in Madrid. Earlier this week, Udall joined a group of senators in calling on President Trump to once Read More
Pajarito Opens With Best Terrain In Years!
Pajarito opened this morning with 17 runs, with plans to open the Mother Lift Saturday plus eight more intermediate and expert runs. This is the best terrain at Pajarito in years for opening day with nearly 75 percent of the mountain already open. Skiers were ready to shred these trails this morning with sunny skies and moderate temperatures in the 30s. This weekend may see a little more snow. Courtesy/PajaritoNWS: Today’s High Near 47; Tonight’s Low Around 31
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 47 with partly sunny skies and tonight’s low around 31 with a 30 percent chance of rain and snow. Courtesy/NWSClean Energy Jobs Act Passes Out Of Committee
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EPA News:NWS: Today’s High Near 47; Tonight’s Low Around 29
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 47 with sunny skies and tonight’s low around 29. Courtesy/NWSNWS: Today’s High Near 44; Tonight’s Low Around 28
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 44 with sunny skies and tonight’s low around 28. Courtesy/NWS Read More
Daily Postcard: Sunset From North Mesa Stables
Daily Postcard: Sunset viewed Wednesday from the North Mesa horse stables. Photo by Trisha Ancell
Sunset viewed Wednesday from the North Mesa horse stables. Photo by Trisha Ancell
Sunset viewed Wednesday from the North Mesa horse stables. Photo by Trisha Ancell Read More
New Mexico Economic Development Department Outdoor Recreation Division Launches Website
Photo by Jay Hemphill
STATE News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD) launched Friday, Dec. 6 an independent website.
The new ORD site will be a valuable resource for outdoor recreation companies looking to expand or relocate, as well as nonprofits and government agencies looking to get involved with the division’s work.
Additionally, the website offers information including a full list of the ORD Advisory Committee as well as opportunities for volunteers.
“The Outdoor Recreation Division’s website and social platforms are Read More
Los Alamos National Laboratory Fellow Michelle Thompsen Awarded Prestigious Fleming Medal
LANL fellow Michelle Thomsen awarded the John Adam Fleming Medal by the American Geophysical Union. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
Michelle Thomsen, a Los Alamos National Laboratory fellow and guest scientist, was awarded the John Adam Fleming Medal by the American Geophysical Union today at a ceremony in San Francisco, Calif.
The Fleming Medal is given annually to one honoree in recognition of original research and technical leadership in geomagnetism, atmospheric electricity, aeronomy, space physics, or related sciences. Previous winners include James Read More
Heinrich Pushes For Clean Energy Tax Extenders
U.S. Sen. Martin HeinrichSFNF: Hyde Park, Pacheco Canyon Prescribed Burns
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