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NWS: Today’s High Near 67, Tonight’s Low Around 43

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 8, 2019

The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 67 with sunny skies and tonight’s low around 43. Courtesy/NWS Read More

Daily Postcard: Tangerine Accents Tint Clouds In Sky

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 8, 2019

Daily Postcard: Tangerine accents tint clouds in the sky as the sun begins to set Sunday evening over Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Join PEEC For Family-Friendly Evening Tuesday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 7, 2019

PEEC News:

PEEC is hosting two free family-friendly events Tuesday, April 9 at the Los Alamos Nature Center.

A PEEC educator will lead a Family Star Party at 5:30 p.m. in the planetarium and introduce kids to constellations, planets and more in an informal setting. Families also are invited to join Melissa Mackey 6-7 p.m. for Family Night to enjoy making a unique craft in the classroom.

No registration is required for either event and families are invited to come to one or both of these offerings. Family Nights are free thanks to generous sponsorship from the Los Alamos Kiwanis

Valles Caldera National Preserve Lifts Restriction

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 7, 2019

Most of the snow in the Valle Grande has melted at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Courtesy/VCNP

VCNP News:

Jemez Springs — Valles Caldera National Preserve has lifted the restriction for vehicle access from N.M. 4 to the entrance station.

Most of the snow in the Valle Grande has melted, but snow can be found on the north-sloped trails, such as South Mountain, Coyote Call and Valle Grande. Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking and mountain biking are permitted.

Visitors are advised to use extreme caution while recreating in lower portions of the Valle Grande as the ground is saturated Read More

NWS: Today’s High Near 63, Tonight’s Low Around 40

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 7, 2019

The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 63 with sunny skies and tonight’s low around 40. Courtesy/NWS Read More

Daily Postcard: Cherry Blossom Spotted In White Rock

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 7, 2019

Daily Postcard: The first cherry blossom blooms this morning on this tree in White Rock. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More

Rose Pruning Workshop With Carlos Valdez April 13

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 6, 2019

Rose Pruning Workshop in 2018 with Carlos Valdez. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

The Los Alamos Garden Club invites the public to attend a rose pruning workshop with Carlos Valdez from the County Extension Office. The workshop will take place in the Memorial Rose Garden at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 13.

Carlos will teach attendees how to prune, clean and care for the roses. Participants should wear long sleeve shirts and long pants. Gloves will be necessary and if you have pruners bring them. It will also be helpful if you have a bucket to put cuttings in.

No registration

NWS: Today’s High Near 58, Tonight’s Low Around 37

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 6, 2019

The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 58 with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms and tonight’s low around 37. Courtesy/NWS

Santa Fe Watershed Prescribed Burn Postponed Again; May Be Rescheduled Sometime Next Week

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 5, 2019

SFNF News:

SANTA FE ― The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) will not conduct the previously announced prescribed burn near Nichols Reservoir in the lower Santa Fe Municipal Watershed today, April 5.

After reviewing conditions on the ground, including recent precipitation, and forecasted weather and winds, fire managers decided to postpone the burn. Ventilation is expected to be good during the day on Friday, but low winds overnight could cause smoke to settle over the area early Saturday.

Fire managers will look for a window next week to proceed with aerial and hand

NWS: Today’s High Near 60, Tonight’s Low Around 37

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 5, 2019

The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 60 with mostly sunny skies and tonight’s low around 37. Courtesy/NWS Read More

Daily Postcard: Black Bear And Cubs In Frijoles Canyon

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 5, 2019

Daily Postcard: The young black bear that first began frequenting the developed area in Frijoles Canyon at Bandelier National Monument a few years ago is now grown and a mom with two cubs of her own. The park hopes she will teach her offspring the necessary wariness of humans that she learned only through several years of adverson techniques applied by diligent park rangers. The public is reminded that the survival of any wildlife, especially large wildlife like bears, in any park is largely dependent upon human visitors and park staff. Never feed wildlife or leave food where animals can get it. Read More

New Mexico State Land Office Signs Special Use Permit With Continental Divide Trail Coalition

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 4, 2019

Continental Divide Trail Coalition Executive Director Teresa Martinez, left, with Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard. Courtesy photo

STATE News:

SANTA FE ― Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard has signed Special Use Permit No. 2019-001 giving the Continental Divide Trail Coalition (CDTC) the ability to issue permits to Trail hikers and horseback riders that will allow them to lawfully access the portions of the Trail that are on State Trust Lands.

The Continental Divide Trail spans over 3,000 miles in North America, with 820 miles of trail in New Mexico.

BLM OKs Coal Lease Sale In Wayne National Forest

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 4, 2019

BLM News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― In keeping with the Administration’s goals of promoting energy security and economic growth, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) authorized a competitive coal lease sale for seven federal tracts encompassing nearly 433 acres and containing an estimated 1.4 million tons of sub-surface mineable federal coal reserve within the Wayne National Forest in Perry and Morgan counties, Ohio.

The BLM’s Eastern States (ES) Office is offering these federal coal resources in response to a coal lease by application (LBA) that was filed by of CCU Coal and Construction,

PEEC: Explore April’s Night Skies Friday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 4, 2019

Learn what is coming up in April’s night skies at a talk at 6 p.m., Friday, April 5 in the Los Alamos Nature Center’s planetarium. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

Learn what is coming up in April’s night skies this Friday, April 5 in the Los Alamos Nature Center’s planetarium.

Astronomer Steve Becker will give audience members an interactive tour of the heavens that will highlight the planets, star patterns and constellations that may be readily observed throughout the month. The talk begins at 6 p.m. and is perfect for beginner stargazers who want to learn more.

The April

Heinrich Introduces Legislation To Extend Electric Vehicles Tax Credit

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 4, 2019

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, introduced the Electric Cars Act of 2019, bicameral legislation to fully extend the electric vehicle tax credit for 10 years, and help deploy critical alternative fuel charging infrastructure.

“At a time when electric cars are making advances in scale of production and becoming more competitive in the marketplace, we need to continue encouraging the progress we’ve seen–not take our

NWS: Today’s High Near 57, Tonight’s Low Around 37

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 4, 2019

The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 57 with mostly sunny skies and tonight’s low around 37. Courtesy/NWS

Daily Postcard: Spring Weather Dusted With Snow

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 4, 2019

Daily Postcard: A dusting of snow covers the area early Sunday evening looking northeast from the turnoff to White Rock at the bottom of the Main Hill Road. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Udall Opening Statement At Hearing To Examine EPA’s Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Request

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 3, 2019

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Tom Udall:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.), the ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, delivered the following opening statement at an Appropriations Committee hearing with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler to examine the EPA’s fiscal year 2020 budget request:

Administrator Wheeler, welcome to your first Appropriations hearing as EPA Administrator.

It sure is a different day from when we sat here one year ago with your predecessor. Read More

New Mexico Bans Coyote-Killing Contests

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 3, 2019

STATE News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed bipartisan legislation Tuesday that prohibits organizing, sponsoring or participating in coyote-killing contests in the state.

Several conservation organizations praised the governor for signing the progressive, science-based legislation into law.

During these contests, participants compete to kill the greatest number, the largest or even the smallest coyotes for entertainment and prizes. At least 30 such contests are known to take place annually in New Mexico.

The bill, SB 76, was spearheaded

Scenes From 24th Annual Los Alamos Photographer’s Show Opening Event In Gallery At Mesa Public Library

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 3, 2019

The 24th Annual Los Alamos Photographer’s Show opened Monday evening in the gallery at Mesa Public Library. The show features the images of 26 photographers exhibiting 154 photographs of exotic animals and locations from all over the world and at home. The show rums through April 27. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com