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New Snow On Pajarito Mountain

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 8, 2018

New snow this morning on Pajarito Mountain. Photo by Doug Stavert

A dog romps in the snow this morning on Pajarito Mountain. Photo by Doug Stavert Read More

New Mexico Magazine Opens Annual Photo Contest

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 7, 2018

Photo from last year’s contest, Storm over Orphan Mesa at Ghost Ranch. Photo by Michael Hyde

NEW MEXICO MAGAZINE News:

Founded in 1923, New Mexico Magazine reigns as one of the oldest, most prestigious state magazines in the U.S. NMM’s photography contests are legendary, challenging amateur photographers to capture the state’s most stunning scenery, interesting people, and extraordinary events. Check out last year’s winners. 

It’s time to do it again!

ENTRY INFORMATION

This year’s contest deadline is 12 p.m. MST Read More

2018 NatureScapes ‘Clouds’ Competition Winners

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 7, 2018

First Place: Aguirre Spring by Tim Funk. Courtesy/NMMNH&S

 

Second Place: Hideaway by Max Woltman. NMMNH&S

 

NMMNH&S News:

ALBUQUERQUE – The photos are in, the judging is complete, and the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science is announcing the winners of this year’s Naturescapes photo competition.

This year, the theme was CLOUDS and photographers explored the entire state to find clouds everywhere. Congratulations to all the photographers who participated in the annual photo competition, NatureScapes.

This year, the Museum received 142 entries. Read More

Learning Takes Flight At Barranca Elementary

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 6, 2018

Learning takes flight: Students in Ms. Waidler’s 5th grade Science and Social Studies class at Barranca Mesa Elementary School have been learning about water, weather and the science behind balloon flight. After quickly taking attendance, Ms. Waidler handed students their carefully constructed tissue paper hot air balloons. Students held them gently as they made their way down to the grassy field. There Ms. Waidler set up the burner device and selected the first balloon. With the help of parent volunteers, the balloon inflated and took flight. The students cheered and ran after the balloon. Read More

Udall And Other Senators Demand Full Transparency On EPA’s Plans For Children’s Health Office

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 6, 2018
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.), Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Patty Murray (D-Wash.) wrote to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler expressing their strong concern over the future of the EPA’s Office of Children’s Health Protection (OCHP) and the EPA’s mission to safeguard the health of America’s youth in light of recent reports.
 
The letter follows EPA’s unexplained placement of the OCHP Director, Dr. Ruth Etzel, on administrative leave and widespread stakeholder
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BLM Farmington District Reopens 2018 Nominations

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 5, 2018
BLM News:
 
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Farmington District is reopening the public call for nominations for five open positions on its Resource Advisory Council (RAC).
 
RACs provide advice and recommendations for the BLM to consider on a range of resource and land management issues. The BLM maintains 38 such chartered advisory committees located in the West. Each Council consists of 10 to 15 members from diverse interests in local communities, and they assist in the development of committee recommendations that address public land management issues. RACs are
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LANL: Newly Detected Microquasar Gamma-Rays ‘Call For New Ideas’

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 5, 2018
The High Altitude Water Cherenkov (HAWC) Gamma-Ray Observatory, 13,500 feet above sea level on the slopes of Mexico’s Volcán Sierra Negra. Courtesy/LANL
 
LANL News:
 
The first-ever detection of highly energetic radiation from a microquasar has astrophysicists scrambling for new theories to explain the extreme particle acceleration.
 
A microquasar is a black hole that gobbles up debris from a nearby companion star and blasts out powerful jets of material.
 
“What’s amazing about this discovery is that all current particle acceleration theories have difficulties
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FREE Young Eagles Flights For Kids Saturday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 5, 2018
Local Pilot Roger Smith is seen here with Young Eagles from the 2017 Young Eagles Rally. The event is Saturday, but parents and guardians must register today. Courtesy photo
 
YOUNG EAGLE News:
 
The father of local resident Will Fox was a pilot and wanted to be an astronaut when he was younger. Today he also is a pilot and this Saturday hopes to inspire area children to fly, too.
 
Today, Oct. 5 is the last chance to register for the FREE Young Eagles Rally at the Los Alamos Airport for kids ages 8-17 years old.
 
This Saturday, local pilots will take to the skies to provide local youth
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2018 Girls Discovery Workshop Oct. 20

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 5, 2018
 
LAPS News:
 
Girls in grades 6-9 are invited to participate in a day of empowerment and inspiration 9 a.m. to p.m., Saturday, Oct. 20, at UNM-LA.
 
This free workshop will include interactive sessions on topics such as self-defense, healthy relationships, non-traditional sports, how to get involved in your community, mapping your journey and so much more. Music and movement, a photo booth and spoken word poetry will round out the day.
 
Breakfast, lunch and snacks will be provided, along with giveaways and the chance to win prizes.
 
A lively group discussion about
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County Proclaims October Eco Challenge Month

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 5, 2018

Community Services Department Senior Management Analyst Kirsten Bell, left, Environmental Services Division Manager Angelica Gurule and Los Alamos County Councilor Pete Sheehey hold up a proclamaition announcing October Eco Challenge Month. The proclamation was made Tuesday during the regular County Council meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

COUNTY News:

The Eco Challenge has officially begun. The Los Alamos County Council presented a proclamation recognizing October as Eco Challenge Month Tuesday night during the regular Council meeting.

Councilor Pete Sheehey Read More

Chamisa Elementary School Green Team Wins Award

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 4, 2018
Chamisa Elementary School’s Green Team gets recognized for its Zero Waste lunch program. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
 
Chamisa Elementary School Teacher Megan Lee speaks Friday during the assembly. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
 
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

Chamisa Elementary School Green Team’s Zero Waste lunch program has received state-wide attention. The program earned an award for Innovative Project of the Year from the regional chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America. Friday, the Read More

Udall, Heinrich Conservation Bills Impacting New Mexico Pass Energy And Natural Resources Committee

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 4, 2018
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― In a Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources markup Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich worked to advance two long-standing and critical New Mexico conservation bills he joined U.S. Sen. Tom Udall in introducing: the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks Conservation Act and the New Mexico Drought Preparedness Act. Both bills were passed on a voice vote.
 
The Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks Conservation Act, S. 441, would further complete the vision of the diverse coalitions and stakeholders who fought for the permanent protection of wilderness
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