Environment

Interior & Environment Funding Bill Signed Into Law

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 23, 2019
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, lead Democrat on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies, announced that the funding bill his subcommittee authored, the Fiscal Year 2019 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, was signed into law as part of the government funding package which passed Congress last week.
 
The bill provides critical funding for New Mexico’s public lands, infrastructure, environmental protection and stewardship, and programs for Indian
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NWS: Today’s High Near 36, Tonight’s Low Around 19

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 22, 2019

The National Weather Service forecasts a strong storm in Arizona that will transport deep layer moisture to western and north central New Mexico today, where moderate to heavy snow will fall. The heaviest snow will fall along the west slopes and higher peaks of the mountains. Today’s high near 36 in Los Alamos with a 90 percent chance of daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible. Tonight’s low around 19 with an 80 percent chance of new snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible. Courtesy/NWS

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NWS: 1-3 Inches Of Snow Tonight & 3-7 Inches Friday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 22, 2019

The National Weather Service forecasts a 70 percent chance of snow tonight with wind gusts as high as 35 mph and a total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible. Friday’s high near 36 with a 90 percent chance of snow and a total accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible. Courtesy/NWS Read More

Chamber Business After Hours Tonight Canceled

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 22, 2019

CHAMBER News:

Due to the forecasted winter storm warning, tonight’s Chamber Business After Hours at the Los Alamos Medical Center has been canceled and will be rescheduled at a later date.

We are sorry for the inconvenience. Direct questions to Chamber Director Ryn Herrmann at 505.661.4807. Read More

Birds Spotted feeding, fighting And frolicking In Snow

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 21, 2019

Various birds including this Steller’s Jay are spotted feeding, fighting and frolicking in the snow Tuesday at a home on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Ken Hanson

Juncos fighting in the snow Tuesday at a home on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Ken Hanson
 
Spotted Towee eating in the snow Tuesday at a home on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Ken Hanson
 
Evening Grosbeaks in the snow Tuesday at a home on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Ken Hanson
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Earth May Be 140 Years Away From Reaching Carbon Levels Not Seen In 56 Million Years

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 21, 2019

A new study shows humans are pumping carbon dioxide into the atmosphere at a rate nine to 10 times higher than the greenhouse gas was emitted during a global warming event 56 million years ago that made the oceans more acidic and drove some marine species extinct. Courtesy/AGU

 
AGU News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Total human carbon dioxide emissions could match those of Earth’s last major greenhouse warming event in fewer than five generations, new research finds.
 
A new study finds humans are pumping carbon dioxide into the atmosphere at a rate nine to 10 times higher than the greenhouse
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Stewart Bill To Create Wildlife Corridors To Protect Animals, People Heads To Senate Floor

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 21, 2019
SENATE News:
 
Sen. Mimi Stewart’s bill to create wildlife corridors to protect animals and people on New Mexico roads is headed to the Senate floor after it passed the Senate Finance Committee Tuesday.
 
“Without carefully planned wildlife corridors, New Mexico roads are incredibly dangerous for animals and people alike,” Stewart said. “By using overpasses and underpasses, among other tools, we can keep animals off our roads and ensure drivers and their passengers get where they’re going safely.”
 
SB 228 authorizes the Department of Game and Fish and the Department of Transportation
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Weekly Fishing Report: Feb. 21

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 21, 2019
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports And Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
 
The weather this week turned sharply colder. There was snow, but it was hit-or-miss. Here in the Espanola Valley there was very little, while nearby Los Alamos was buried. One area that has been really slammed with snow is Chama. They have already had over 100 inches of total snowfall and more is still on the way.
 
It’s been crazy not just here, but around the world. There was snow in Hawaii. Not just on the 13,000-foot peaks of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa on the Big Island of Hawaii, but down to 6200-feet on the slopes of Haleakala volcano
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NWS: Today’s High Near 35, Tonight’s Low Around 26

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 21, 2019

The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 35 with a 40 percent chance of precipitation and a new snow accumulation of less than one inch possible. Tonight’s low around 26 with a 70 percent chance of snow likely and a new snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible. Courtesy/NWS Read More

View Of Valle Toledo From Rim Run

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 21, 2019
A view of the Valle Toledo from Rim Run as the powder was light and fluffy today on the Pajarito Mountain and more snow is expected. Photo by Jim O’Donnell
 
A view of the Valle Toledo from Rim Run today on the Pajarito Mountain. Photo by Jim O’Donnell
 
 
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Powder Piles Up At Pajarito Mountain

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 20, 2019
Snow piles up at Pajarito Mountain. Courtesy/PM
 
Snow is ready for skiers at Pajarito Mountain. Courtesy/PM
 
PAJARITO MOUNTAIN News:
 
Pajarito received 17 inches of new snow in the past two days with 14 inches Tuesday alone. And the Open Snow is calling for 8 more inches of snow in the next five days.
Refer to the Snow Report for the most up-to-date information on what trails and lifts are open. Images
 
Upcoming activities
 
Beer & Bands this Saturday
Beer & Bands is back Saturday Feb. 23 featuring live music from Felix Dos Gatos. Craft beer from Bathtub
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LANL: Collaboration Opportunity To Harness Top Algae Strains For Bioenergy

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 20, 2019

LANL and partners are inviting the algae industry and academia to contribute to research to find the best algae strains for biofuels and bioproducts. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

  • DOE project aims to boost productivity, lower cost of algae biofuels and bioproducts

Los Alamos National Laboratory and partners are inviting the algae industry and academia to contribute to research to find the best algae strains for biofuels and bioproducts and to reduce the cost of producing bioenergy from algae feedstocks. 

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Explore Wonders Of ‘Big Honking Telescopes’ Friday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 20, 2019

Explore the wonders of big telescopes at 7 p.m. Friday at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

 

Explore the wonders of “Big Honking Telescopes” this Friday, Feb. 22 at the Los Alamos Nature Center planetarium. Join Dave North and Akkana Peck to learn why we build extremely large telescopes and what they have told us about our universe. This talk begins at 7 p.m. and is free to attend.

 

Most of what we know about the larger universe is the result of ever larger and better optics. North and Peck will weave the story of the inspiration, design and genius behind these monster Read More

Rep. Stansbury Announces Critical Water Legislation

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 20, 2019
Representatives Melanie Stansbury (D-Albuquerque) and Gail Armstrong (R-Magdalena) announced the introduction of House Bill 651. Courtesy photo
 
STATE News:
 
SANTA FE ― Tuesday, on Earth Science Day, Representatives Melanie Stansbury (D-Albuquerque) and Gail Armstrong (R-Magdalena) announced the introduction of House Bill 651—which will help address water management needs across the state.  
 
Responding to drought and meeting the needs of farmers, communities, energy producers, and our natural places requires having the science and tools to do so.
 
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