Testing Einstein: University Of Arizona Student Simulates Thousands Of Black Holes
Lia Medeiros is a Steward Observatory graduate student whose research is supported by the NSF’s PIRE Project. Photo by Robert Demers/University of ArizonaDaily Postcard: Deer Walks Through High Snow
Daily Postcard: A deer makes its way through high snow Wednesday afternoon behind the Chapel Apartments on Rose Street. Photo by Victoria Ryhg. Read More
County: Revised 2019 Recycling & Trimming Schedule
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has issued its revised 2019 recycling and trimming schedule:
Amateur Naturalist: What Is Happening To The Birds?
An American robin prepares to drink some water. Photo by Bob Walker
A Broad tailed hummingbird shows why it received its name. Photo by Bob Walker
By ROBERT DRYJAAGU: Who Is Vulnerable To Tropical Cyclones And Why?
A radar image of the Bhola cyclone, believed to be the deadliest tropical cyclone in world history, which struck Bangladesh Nov. 12, 1970, resulting in upwards of 300,000 deaths. Courtesy/NOAAMore Snowy Scenes Around Los Alamos
Cold weather has frozen most of Ashley Pond, leaving only a small patch of water for the ducks and goose to swim on. Photo by Ken Hanson
A flock of birds gathers Wednesday around a bird feeder on Barranca Mesa, vying for something to eat. Photo by Ken Hanson Read More
Daily Postcard: Sunrise Viewed From Big Rock Loop
Daily Postcard: Sunrise Wednesday morning viewed from a patio on Big Rock Loop. Photo by Janice Wicker Read More
The Family YMCA Open For Normal Hours Thursday
The Family YMCA will be open for normal business hours, 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 3. Courtesy photo Read More
County Update On Atomic City Transit Service
COUNTY News:
With the announcement that Los Alamos National Laboratory will remain closed Thursday due to weather conditions, Atomic City Transit will not offer peak bus service tomorrow – but bus routes will be back up and running otherwise.
This will allow ACT employees to continue shoveling out bus stops and shelters Thursday. Read More
LANL Closed Thursday Due To Weather Conditions
LANL News:
Los Alamos National Laboratory Emergency Operations Center has issued the announcement that the Lab will be closed Thursday due to weather conditions.
Direct questions, concerns or needs of assistance to the Emergency Operations Support Center at 505.667.6211. Read More
County Update On Christmas Tree Recycling
COUNTY News:
Local Christmas tree recycling won’t begin until next week.
Los Alamos County Environmental Services is asking residents not to put Christmas trees curbside before Jan. 8 because if the community gets another storm Saturday and Sunday, the discarded trees may be frozen to the ground, making it difficult for crews to collect them as the process is manual collection rather than automated.
Family Creates Mountain Of Snow In Quemazon
A family creates their own mountain and tops it with flags after clearing a massive amount of snow off the second story deck of their home today in Quemazon. Photo by Julie Habiger Read More
Digging Out Today At Chapel Apartments
Residents band together today at the Chapel Apartments on Rose Street to help dig out cars buried under snow from Tuesday’s storm that covered the Los Alamos area. Photo by Scot Rygh
Scene today of a ton of snow in the parking lot at the Chapel Apartments on Rose Street. Photo by Scot Rygh
Digging out today from Tuesday’s storm at the Chapel Apartments on Rose Street. Photo by Scot Rygh
A load of snow fills the bed of this truck parked at Chapel Apartments today on Rose Street. Photo by Scot Rygh Read More
County Update On Trash/Recycling For Los Alamos
COUNTY News:Wall Of Icicles; Flock Of Birds Spotted In Western Area
A wall of icicles is spotted Tuesday at a residence on 41st Street in Western Area. Photo by Steve Bublitz
A flock of birds is spotted Tuesday at a residence on 41st Street in Western Area. Photo by Steve BublitzLand Commissioner SGR Announces Appointments
Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard
From the Commissioner of Public Lands Office:
SANTA FE – Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard (SGR) of Los Alamos took office Tuesday and has announced her first appointments to help oversee the State Land Office.
The State Land Office has 14 exempt positions, which serve at the pleasure of the Commissioner of Public Lands.
In her first act as land commissioner, SGR named her choice for Deputy Commissioner of Operations, Deputy Commissioner of Public Affairs, Assistant Commissioner of Administrative Services and Assistant Commissioner Read More
Snow Fills Patio In Quemazon
Upon opening the back patio door Tuesday a homeowner in Quemazon encountered more than a foot of snow. Photo by April Upshaw Read More
Nature On Tap: Updates In Astronomy Monday
Dr. Galen Gisler will lead a panel of local astronomers at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7 at UnQuarked Wine Room, on the latest updates in astronomy and upcoming lunar eclipse. Courtesy/LACD
CREATIVE DISTRICT News:
The community is invited to join the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) and the Los Alamos Creative District, 5:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7 at UnQuarked Wine Room in Central Park Square for Nature On Tap, to discuss the latest updates in astronomy and learn about the upcoming lunar eclipse.
Dr. Galen Gisler will lead a panel of local astronomers in this discussion.
On Tap is a series Read More
More Snowy Scenes On Oakwood Loop
Cars buried under mounds of snow Tuesday morning at a residence on Oakwood Loop near downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Snow covers the ground and clings to a pine tree Tuesday at a residence on Oakwood Loop near downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
A snowy scene Tuesday in the back yard of a residence on Oakwood Loop near downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com Read More
Snoozing Deer Herd Spotted On Corona In Quemazon
The owner of this home on Corona in Quemazon went to clear 3 feet of snow off of her hot tub when whe encountered this snoozing deer herd, which she said she did not want to disturb. Photo by Patricia Walls 
