PEEC Announces July Events
PEEC News:NWS: Today’s High Near 85; Tonight’s Low Around 60
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 85 with mostly sunny skies and tonight’s low around 60. Courtesy/NWS Read More
Daily Postcard: Rio Grande From White Rock Overlook
Daily Postcard: View of the Rio Grande from the overlook in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Valles Caldera National Preserve Resumes Summer Hours And Backcountry Vehicle Access Sunday
Cabin at the Valles Caldera National Preserve. Courtesy/VCNP
VCNP News:
JEMEZ SPRINGS —The Valles Caldera National Preserve will switch to its summer hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. this Sunday, July 7 and resume vehicle access into the backcountry area beyond the Valle Grande.
Backcountry vehicle access does require a permit, which is available at the entrance station on a first come, first serve basis. While access is capped at 35 vehicles per day, anyone can venture into the backcountry on foot or bike without a permit.
“We are excited to resume this popular activity and extended hours to our Read More
Los Alamos Fire Department Issues July 4th Safety Tips
LAFD News:- Only use legal fireworks. Read
Naranjo Fire Burns 5 Acres In Cuba Ranger District
Map of the Santa Fe National Forest Ranger Districts. Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
A fire broke out Monday in the Cuba Ranger District on the Santa Fe National Forest approximately 2 miles southeast of Regina off N.M. 96.
- Start date: July 1
- Cause: Lightning
- Size: 5 acres
- Containment: 0%
- Fuel: Ponderosa pine
- Weather: Sunny with temperatures between 83-87 degrees, winds from the west at 5-9 miles per hour and 10-14% humidity
- Resources assigned: 15 personnel with one Type 6 engine, two UTVs and 2 ATVs
Situation: Fire behavior is low to moderate with flame lengths between 6 inches to 1 foot. Fire managers Read More
Tales Of Our Times: Recall Our Joshua Chamberlains In The Building Of Our Nation
Tales of Our Times
By JOHN BARTLIT
New Mexico Citizens
for Clean Air & Water
Recall Our Joshua Chamberlains In The Building Of Our Nation
Every Fourth of July is a special day for recalling people of all walks who have moved our nation forward from the times of its origin to today.
The holiday known for its brass bands and fireworks is also time to weigh the grimmer work of patriotism. The words of our time grow less civil each year: Partisan vitriol smokes the air as would rifle shots at Gettysburg. History leaves clues.
The Civil War of 1861-1865 is rich with lessons for our time. Much can be learned Read More
Bald Eagle Is Great Symbol Of American Patriotism
This bald eagle perched in a tree was spotted Wednesday during a road trip in Big Timber, Mont., near the Boulder River. Congress chose the bald eagle as the emblem of the United States of America June 20, 1782 because of its long life, great strength and majestic appearance, and also because it was then believed to exist only on this continent. Benjamin Franklin thought the wild turkey would be a better symbol because it was a much more respectable bird. The other members of Congress did not agree with Mr. Franklin. Source: bensguide.gpo.gov. Photo by Gary Warren/Posts From The Road Read More
NWS: Today’s High Near 84; Tonight’s Low Around 59
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 84 with sunny skies and tonight’s low around 59. Courtesy/NWS Read More
Daily Postcard: Los Alamos The Beautiful!
Daily Postcard: The American flag unfurled near the pavilion at Ashley Pond Park paints a patriotic scene on this Fourth of July in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Ken Hanson
Scene of a small dog resting in the shade of a large tree as the American flag stands tall in the background at historic Fuller Lodge. Photo Ken Hanson
Twenty-two American flags line the entrance to 2500 Central near Rose Street in honor of the 4th of July. Photo by Morrie Pongratz
A flag of peace waves in the breeze on this 4th of July morning at a home on Aster Street in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos County Dedicates Jim Billen Trail
Los Alamos County Council Chair Sara Scott speaks during the dedication of the Jim Billen Trail Friday afternoon at East Park. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com 
Jim Billen’s friends and family listen to his wife, Mary, say a few words during the dedication ceremony. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.comFriday’s clear, sunny skies made it the perfect day to go for a hike on the newly dedicated Jim Billen Trail. So, a group consisting of Los Alamos County staff, along with Jim’s family and friends
WIPP Reaches 12,500-Shipment Milestone
A shipment of transuranic waste approaches EM’s Waste Isolation Pilot Plant near Carlsbad. Courtesy/WIPPWeekly Fishing Report: July 3
By GEORGE MORSEPEEC: Birding At Los Luceros Historic Site Saturday
Join local birder Joe Fitzgibbon and PEEC July 6 for a birding trip to Los Luceros Historic Site. The group meets at 6:15 a.m., at the Los Alamos Nature Center for this outing. Registration is required and space is limited. Courtesy/PEECSFI: ‘Swarm Engineering Across Scales’ July 9
Andrew Lincoln Nelson, Robot 18 (2008) from the series entitled ‘The Living Machines’. www.nelsonrobotics.orgNWS: Today’s High Near 84; Tonight’s Low Around 57
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 84 with sunny skies and tonight’s low around 57. Courtesy/NWS Read More
Daily Postcard: Flowers Blossom Along Barranca Road
Daily Postcard: A blanket of blossoms is spotted recently along Barranca Road. Photo by Ken Hanson Read More
Update: Small Fire In Rendija Canyon Extinguished
UPDATE: This brush fire has been extiniguished. A small brush fire erupted this afternoon near the Los Alamos Sportsmen’s Club parking lot in Rendija Canyon. Los Alamos Deputy Fire Chief Steve Dawald said crews from station 1 and 4 responded and quickly doused the 20′ x 20′ fire. He added that the cause of the fire is under investigation. Photo by Joe GranvilleLAFD Fire Marshal Addresses Fireworks Within County
Fire Marshal Wendy Servey
LAFD News:
As July 4th approaches, thoughts turn to outdoor events and of course fireworks. Make sure your Independence Day activities do not turn tragic by following some simple rules and guidelines. The County is under Moderate Fire Danger, and with certain precautions will allow the Fireworks Display show at Overlook Park. The best way to enjoy the holiday is to attend this professional display at Overlook Park on July 4th.
The County of Los Alamos, has not adopted by ordinance the regulation of certain permissible fireworks. However, the New Mexico State Statue, Read More
LANL: Researchers Cast Neural Nets To Simulate Molecular Motion
New deep learning models predict the interactions between atoms in organic molecules. These models will help computational biologists and drug development researchers understand and treat disease. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
- Machine learning allows quantum mechanics to be efficiently applied to molecular simulations for drug development, detonation physics and more
New work from Los Alamos National Laboratory, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the University of Florida is showing that artificial neural nets can be trained to encode quantum mechanical laws to describe Read More
