AFRL & Catalyst Space Accelerator Announce Applications Open For New Space-Based ISR Cohort
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Courtesy/CSAPosts From The Road: Tent Rocks Near Cochiti Pueblo
Cone-shaped rock formations at Kasha-Katuwe National Monument near Cochiti Pueblo south of Santa Fe. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
A view from the trail in the slot canyon looking directly up through the rock formations as the sun hides behind the canyon walls. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Having lived in Los Alamos for 30 years, I had heard about the tent rocks near Cochiti Pueblo but had never been to see the rock formations. During a recent visit to Los Alamos, we took a day and discovered what this park was all about. Read More
Senators Request Feedback From American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian Community Leaders On Effects Of Climate Change On Native Communities
U.S. SENATE News:NWS: Today’s High Near 83; Tonight’s Low Around 57
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 83 with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms and tonight’s low around 57. Courtesy/NWS Read More
Daily Postcard: View Looking East From Truck Route
Daily Postcard: View early Saturday evening looking east from the truck route. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Scenes From ScienceFest Electric Car Show Today
From left, Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) Director of Interpretation Jonathan Creel, PEEC Director of Education Sandra West, PEEC Volunteer Christine Cloyd and Los Alamos County Department Public Utilities intern Tyler Mobraten man the booth for the electric car show today during Los Alamos ScienceFest. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
A special decoration was put on the road in honor of the electric car show. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Mary and Tom Chrobocinski check out the electric cars. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Galen Gisler, Read More
Letter To The Editor: Fate Of Our Recyclables?
By GRAHAM MARKWhat happens to the stuff that we put in our recycle bins? How much is actually recycled?
Even if recycling is something of a sham (“It’s OK to be wasteful—Just recycle!”), it is broken in many parts of the US (Sierra Magazine July/August 2019).
What is the state of our local recycling? Does all of our correctly sorted recyclable stuff really get recycled? What happens to the plastic shopping bags that Smith’s collects?
Thank you. Read More
Comment Period For Santa Fe Mountains Project Scoping Extended To July 17
SFNF News:
SANTA FE – The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) has extended the scoping period for the Santa Fe Mountains Landscape Resiliency (SFMLR) project until Wednesday, July 17, 2019, because of a technical issue with the comment submission inbox that may have made some comments undeliverable.
The 30-day comment period was scheduled to end July 10.
“Comments received during the scoping period literally help us determine the scope of the entire project,” SFNF Supervisor James Melonas said. “On a project of this importance, we want to make sure that every comment is received and becomes part Read More
Udall Calls For Action On PFAS In Senate Floor Speech Opposing Nomination Of Peter Wright To EPA
U.S. Sen. Tom UdallAssistant Speaker Luján Secures Major Environmental And Scientific Investments For New Mexicans
U.S. House Assistant Speaker Ben Ray LujánNWS: Today’s High Near 85; Tonight’s Low Around 58
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 85 with a 30 percent chance of showers and thnuderstorms and tonight’s low around 58. Courtesy/NWS Read More
Final Update Naranjo Fire Unless Major Activity Occurs
SFNF News:
Start date: July 1
Cause: Lightning
Size: 1,010 acres
Location: Cuba Ranger District on the Santa Fe National Forest approximately 2 miles southeast of Regina, NM, off of NM State Highway 96
Containment: 50 percent
Fuel: Ponderosa pine
Weather: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures will be between 86-90 degrees, with light and variable winds 5-8 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon. Humidity is 17-21 percent.
Resources on scene: Type 4 organization, 50 personnel, one Type 1 crew, two Type 3 engines, one Type 6 engine and two UTVs. Read More
County Tree Trimming Underway In White Rock
COUNTY News:
Allied Tree Services, under contract with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities, began this week trimming trees from around power lines on Meadow Lane and intersecting streets between Rover Boulevard to Overlook Park in White Rock.
Crews will work through this neighborhood until mid-August and then move to the Grand Canyon Drive area.
According to DPU officials, the tree trimming effort is to reduce power outages by removing branches and trees that are either too close to power lines or pose a risk of falling on power lines.
Trimming trees coupled with an aggressive Read More
U.S. Climate Alliance Governors Issue ‘Nation’s Clean Car Promise’
NMED News:IG Report Clears RCLC And DOE Employees Of Accepting Inappropriate Gifts
Staff Report
A U.S. Department of Energy Inspector General’s report released July 2 has found “no evidence” that DOE employees inappropriately accepted meals or tickets to a Major League Baseball game purchased by the Regional Coalition of LANL Communities (RCLC). The report also states that a separate inspection is underway over RCLC’s use of grant funds.
The RCLC is a consortium of nine northern New Mexico communities that advocates for jobs and federal environmental cleanup funding at Los Alamos National Laboratory. The coalition is comprised of Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe and Taos Read More
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Delivers Opening Remarks In Key Energy Subcommittee Hearing
U.S. Sen. Martin HeinrichPEEC Celebrates ScienceFest Discovery Day!
Come see the Electric Vehicle Show at Discovery Day 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 13. PEEC is organizing this event, which is made possible by the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities. PEEC also is hosting the July New Mexico PBS Science Café 2-4 p.m. Stop by to watch a segment of ‘NOVA Wonders: What’s the Universe Made Of?’ and hear from a panel of experts. Courtesy photo
Photo by Thomas GravesNWS: Today’s High Near 86; Tonight’s Low Around 60
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 86 with a 20 percent chance of rain and tonight’s low around 60. Courtesy/NWSDaily Postcard: Light Fills Sky Over The Jemez
Daily Postcard: Light fills the sky Saturday evening over the Jemez and low clouds cover the ground. Photo by Kathryn WillcuttPebble Labs In Los Alamos Receives $4 Million Grant From State; Announces Scientific Breakthroughs
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham told the crowd gathered for a press conference Tuesday at Pebble Labs in Los Alamos that she is proud to be supporting homegrown businesses like Pebble Labs that are driving innovation and cutting-edge scientific research right here in New Mexico. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Economic Development Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes announcing that the state is pledging $4 million in LEDA funds to help expand Pebble Labs. Seated from left, Pebble Labs CEO Michael Harrison, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Los Alamos County Manager Harry Burgess. Photo Read More
