McQuiston: The Next Catastrophic Flood Could Be Coming For You
By ALLEN MCQUISTONRain, rain, go away! At least that is what most of us are thinking after a few months, or in some cases, years of heavier-than-normal rainfalls.
The U.S. has experienced flooding in areas that haven’t been affected for hundreds of years. If your home is next, are you covered? Probably not. Did you know the standard homeowner’s or renter’s policy does not provide coverage for flooding?
Some homeowners are required by their mortgage company to purchase a flood policy, usually because the home is in a designated flood plain.
Generally the only option for Read More
Police Remove Fallen Trees Along NM 4 Thursday
Police and other responders work to remove fallen trees Thursday along N.M. 4. Courtesy/LAPD
Scene from police and other responders removing fallen trees Thursday along N.M. 4. Courtesy/LAPD
Scene from police and other responders removing fallen trees Thursday along N.M. 4. Courtesy/LAPD
Scene from police and other responders removing fallen trees Thursday along N.M. 4. Courtesy/LAPD
Scene from police and other responders removing fallen trees Thursday along N.M. 4. Courtesy/LAPD
Scene from police and other responders removing fallen trees Thursday along N.M. 4. Courtesy/LAPD
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Senate Bill To Ban Coyote Killing Contests Passes NM Legislature, Advances To Governor’s Desk
APV News:Glorieta Camps Prescribed Burn Planned For Friday
Forest Stewards Guild News:This burn will be implemented by the All Hands All Lands Burn Team (Burn Team), which is a fully qualified team designed to lead or support prescribed burns across a variety of land jurisdictions in the Water Fund landscapes of Northern New Mexico and
NWS: Today’s High Near 37, Tonight’s Low Around 20
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high near 37 with a 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after noon and a total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible. Tonight’s low around 20 with a 40 percent chance of snow possible. Courtesy/NWS. Read More
Daily Postcard: Snow Covered Jemez Mountains
Daily Postcard: Scene of snow covered Jemez Mountains Wednesday viewed from N.M. 502. Photo by Robert Travis Read More
Two Tall Trees Topple Onto Trinity Drive Home
Strong winds today topple two towering trees, estimated to be 85-100 feet tall, onto the home of Mark Schmitt at 4851 Trinity Dr., in Los Alamos. Schmitt breaks out his chain saw and gets busy slicing one of the trees into small pieces this afternoon in his driveway. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene of fallen trees today at the home of Mark Schmitt, 4851 Trinity Dr., in Los Alamos. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene of fallen trees today at the home of Mark Schmitt, 4851 Trinity Dr., in Los Alamos. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene of fallen trees today at the home of Mark Read More
Utilities Department: Updates On Power Outages
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities reports the following updates on various power outages:
- WESTERN AREA: As of 5:10 p.m. today, power is restored to the Western Area with the exception of Fairway, 44th and 45th street and a small section of Trinity Drive. Crews are removing trees to restore power to these remaining area. Estimated time to restore power to remaining areas is unknown at this time.
- PONDEROSA ESTATES: As of 5:10 p.m. power is restored to Ponderosa Estates.
- SYCAMORE: DPU has received reports that Sycamore area is without power. Crews
Watch Video Of Blowing Snowstorm On NM 4 Today
Update On Power Outage In Western Area
COUNTY News:
Update: Electric linemen indicate that the Western Area should be restored by 5 p.m. today with the exception of 44th and 45th streets. Power will be restored to 44th and 45th streets once crews are able to clear trees from that area.
The Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities is reporting a power outage that is affecting all of the Western Area.
The outage began at around 2:30 p.m. and electric linemen have responded.
The estimated time as to when power will be restored is unknown at the moment. Read More
Power Outage Affects All Of Western Area
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities is reporting a power outage that is affecting all of the Western Area.
The outage began at around 2:30 p.m. and electric linemen have responded.
The estimated time as to when power will be restored is unknown at the moment. Read More
County: Wind Advisory, Tree And Power Line Alert
COUNTY News:Energy Bill’s Passage Portends End Of Coal Era In NM
Sen. Bill Sharer, R-FarmingtonScenes From Fallen Trees At Urban And 45th Street
Strong winds today have knocked down large trees all over the area including this tree at Urban and 45th Street. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Wind knocked down this tree today at Urban and 45th Street. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Fallen trees today at Urban and 45th Street. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Traffic Alert Update: NM 4 To Remain Closed Westbound From West Jemez Road At LANL Back Gate
Traffic Alert Update:
Due to an extremely high volume of downed trees that continue to fall and pose a severe public safety risk as a result of today’s high winds event, LAPD will continue to keep N.M. 4 CLOSED westbound from West Jemez Road (at the LANL “back gate”) until further notice.
Access eastbound on N.M. 4 at West Jemez Road at the back gate remains open to Bandelier and White Rock.
LAPD successfully extracted several motorists on N.M. 4 earlier today when multiple tree-fall events occurred, clearing a path to trapped cars that were traveling on the highway. Sandoval County officials have Read More
More Scenes From Road Conditions On NM 4
Scene of hazardous road conditions this afternoon along N.M. 4. Courtesy/LAPD
Scene of fallen tree making for hazardous road conditions this afternoon along N.M. 4. Courtesy/LAPD
Scene of hazardous road conditions this afternoon along N.M. 4. Courtesy/LAPD
Scene of hazardous road conditions this afternoon along N.M. 4. Courtesy/LAPD Read More
Science On Tap: Conversation With Jennifer Foster Harris On Bioengineering At LANL … 5:30 p.m. Monday
Jennifer Foster Harris
BSM/Creative District News:
Join the Bradbury Science Museum and the Los Alamos Creative District for Science On Tap at 5:30 p.m. Monday, March 18 at UnQuarked Wine Room.
Curious about the rapidly evolving field of bioengineering? Want to learn more about the ATHENA project, biosecurity, or what it takes to be a bioengineer? Jennifer Foster Harris of the Los Alamos National Laboratory Biosecurity and Public Health Group will discuss the extraordinary research happening at LANL in the field of bioengineering.
About the On Tap Series:
On Tap is a series Read More
Scenes From Hazardous Road Conditions Along NM 4
Ice and snow and fallen trees make for hazardous driving conditions today along N.M. 4. Courtesy/LAPD
Fallen tree blocking roadway today along N.M. 4. Courtesy/LAPD
Truck stuck in snow today along N.M. 4. Courtesy/LAPD Read More
Morning Snowfall In Los Alamos
Snowflakes fall early this morning in a Los Alamos neighborhood off Trinity Drive. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
PEEC: Tour Solar System In Planetarium Friday
Take a Tour of the Solar System at 7 p.m. Friday in the Los Alamos Nature Center’s planetarium. Additionally, watch the full-dome film National Parks Adventure at 2 p.m., Saturday. Courtesy/PEEC
