Environment

EPA Awards $4 Million To Protect America’s Estuaries And Coastal Waters

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 6, 2019
EPA News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Wednesday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $4 million cooperative agreement with Restore America’s Estuaries to help fund projects supporting National Estuary Program coastal watersheds and estuaries.
 
Restore America’s Estuaries will operate a competition that provides entities from across the country an opportunity to apply for funding for projects that will improve the health of our nation’s waters.
 
“EPA is pleased to work with Restore America’s Estuaries to advance our shared goal of protecting our nation’s
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Udall Delivers Remarks At U.S. Capitol Tree Lighting

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 5, 2019
New Mexico delegation to light this year’s US Capitol Christmas Tree from the land of enchantment. Courtesy photo
 
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall. Courtesy photo
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) delivered remarks at the official lighting ceremony for the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree.
 
This year’s Capitol Christmas Tree, also known as the ‘People’s Tree,’ is a 60-foot blue spruce from Carson National Forest in New Mexico. The People’s Tree is adorned with over 10,000 ornaments handcrafted by New Mexican schoolchildren and community
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With Interest In Space Soaring, Spaceport America Launches E-Commerce Merchandise Store

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 5, 2019

Spaceport America lightweight fleece blanket costs $16 and rolls up and includes a carry handle for easy transport and storage. To shop for Spaceport America and space-themed merchandise, visit www.spaceportamerica.com/shop. Courtesy/SA

 
SPACEPORT AMERICA News:
 
With 2019 marking the 50th anniversary of the Apollo landing on the moon, as well as major advances being made in the aerospace industry, public interest in space is at an all-time high.
 
To celebrate this renewed interest in space, Spaceport America has launched an e-commerce site, offering Spaceport
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LASO’s Annual Holiday Concert Saturday Dec. 14

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 5, 2019

Santa’s Helper Emmitt Tibbitts and his mother violist Wendi Dressen prepare for the Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 in the Crossroads Bible Church. The concert will feature familiar Holiday music including part of Tschaikowsky’s Nutcracker, a sing along and a free raffle drawing for a chance to conduct the orchestra. Emmitt will be passing out and collecting the raffle tickets. The concert has become a tradition for the Los Alamos community. There is no charge for this concert but donations are appreciated. Courtesy photo

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NWS: Today’s High Near 43; Tonight’s Low Around 22

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 5, 2019

The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 43 with a 50 percent chance of scattered snow showers before 8 a.m., then scattered rain and snow showers between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m., then a slight chance of rain showers after 11 a.m. and tonight’s low around 22. Courtesy/NWS

The National Weather Service forecasts wind gusts for 2 p.m. today across the state. Courtesy/NWS Read More

Weekly Fishing Report: Dec. 4, 2019

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 5, 2019
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports & Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
 
One of the advantages of writing a fishing report and then saving it for future reference is you can go back and check the how the conditions were a year or two ago times of year when planning a trip.
 
Now is about the time of year that the lakes in Northern New Mexico start to freeze over. It comes in especially handy because it’s disappointing to drive to a lake and find it frozen over, yet the ice is not thick enough to support anglers and the lake is closed to fishing.
 
That’s what is happening now. The weather was pretty nasty
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Geoff Reeves Wins Los Alamos Daily Post 1st Quarter Photography Contest

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 5, 2019
Los Alamos Arts Council Executive Director Chris Montieth presents a $100 check Wednesday to Geoff Reeves, the first quarter winner of the Los Alamos Daily Post Photography Contest. Robert and Ann Wells of Los Alamos established a fund in 2017 at the Los Alamos Arts Council whose purpose is to award a prize of $100 to the photographer who submits the best photo of the quarter published as a Daily Postcard in the Los Alamos Daily Post. ‘We have been impressed by the steady development of the Los Alamos Daily Post as a comprehensive community news source and have especially enjoyed
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NWS: Today’s High 30s-40s; Tonight’s Low 20s-30s

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 4, 2019

The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos in the 30s to upper 40s with isolated rain showers in the morning and scattered snow and rain showers throughout the day. Tonight’s low in the upper 20s to mid 30s with scattered rain and snow showers and a snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches. Courtesy/NWS Read More

Senate Confirms Dan Brouillette For Energy Secretary

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 2, 2019

Dan Brouillette

Western Caucus News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Paul Gosar (AZ-04) released the following statement after the Senate confirmation of Dan Brouillette to be Secretary of Energy:

“Dan Brouillette’s track record of success and service makes him the ideal person to fill the void left behind by Rick Perry at the Department of Energy,” Gosar said. “Brouillette has been a tireless advocate for President Trump’s energy dominance agenda and will hit the ground running on day one. As we continue to strengthen America’s domestic energy independence, I am grateful to have Read More

Udall, Welch Introduce Legislation To Reform Renewable Fuel Standard To Benefit Environment

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 2, 2019
CONGRESSIONAL News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and U.S. Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) have introduced companion bills in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives to reform the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) by mitigating harmful environmental impacts of the corn ethanol mandate and advancing the next generation of biofuels that actually reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
 
The GREENER Fuels Act (Growing Renewable Energy through Existing and New Environmentally Responsible Fuels Act) would phase out the corn ethanol mandate and immediately reduce
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NASA Awards UbiQD Of Los Alamos Second, Larger Contract To ‘Tailor The Solar Spectrum For Enhanced Crop Yield For Space Missions’

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 2, 2019

UbiQD’s quantum dot-enabled retrofit greenhouse film, UbiGro™, deployed above rows of tomatoes in a research greenhouse in the Netherlands. Courtesy/UbiQD, Inc.

BUSINESS News:

  • The Phase II STTR contract will fund further collaboration with the University of Arizona’s Controlled Environment Agriculture Center to develop new light recipes using UbiQD’s quantum dot technology

UbiQD, Inc., a New Mexico-based nanotechnology development company, announced today that it has been awarded a Phase II Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) contract by the National Aeronautics and Space Read More

EPA Wraps Up Historic Recycling Innovation Fair

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 2, 2019
EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler, right, tours booths at the America Recycles Innovation Fair. Courtesy photo
 
EPA News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hosted the first-ever America Recycles Innovation Fair Nov. 14 that featured entrepreneurs from across the recycling system showcasing their innovative products, services, outreach and technologies.
 
At the fair, EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler, National Waste and Recycling Association (NWRA) President Darrell Smith and NWRA Board Chair Ben Harvey presented challenge coins
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