Environment

Game And Fish Investigates Fish Die Off

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 13, 2018

NMG&F News:

QUEMADO – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is investigating a fish die off at Quemado Lake, following reports earlier this week that fish in the lake were dying.

The die off affected multiple species including tiger muskies, goldfish, grass carp, crayfish and fathead minnows and is being attributed to low oxygen levels.

“Due to recent weather patterns across the state, including drought and high temperatures, die offs have also been noted in the Pecos River, Coyote Creek, Rancho Grande Ponds and areas around Elephant Butte,” said Eric Frey, sportfish program manager. Read More

Dance Arts Los Alamos Fall Registration Now Open

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 12, 2018
Courtesy photo
 
Courtesy photo
 
DALA News:
 
Dance Arts Los Alamos Fall Registration is now open. Classes begin Tuesday, Sept. 4.
 
Register now for fall classes at danceartslosalamos.org. DALA offers classes from age 18 months (Mommy and Me) to adult (Bellly Dance, Adult Ballet, and more) as well as Dance Exploration, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Classical Ballet, Bollywood, Acting, Musical Theater, and Tap for everyone in between. Classes are offered at DALA’s White Rock studios as well as at the Trinity on the Hill downstairs studio in Los Alamos. Fall schedules can be found on
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Backhoe Joins Search For Water Main Break

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 12, 2018

Department of Public Utilities crews brought in a backhoe close to midnight Saturday at Woodland and Arizona to help search for the source of a water main break reported at about 7 p.m. today. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailyost.com Read More

Water Main Break Near Area Of Golf Course

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 12, 2018

Department of Public Utilities crews responded to a water main break at about 7 p.m. today in the area of the golf course that is sending water into the nearby canyon. Superintendent Sammy Maestas, center, and his crew are working on Arizona Street and 35th Street to locate the source of the breakage and make repairs. DPU spokesperson Julie Williams Hill said some residents are reporting no water and others are reporting low water pressure. She added that at this time crews are unsure of when water service will be restored. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

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Luján Sends Bi-Partisan Letter Calling For House Hearing On Radiation Exposure Compensation Act

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 11, 2018
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
 
CONGRESSIONAL News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM-03) sent a bi-partisan letter calling on the House Judiciary Committee to hold a hearing to examine the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA).
 
Earlier this year, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing entitled, “Examining the Eligibility Requirements for the Radiation Exposure Compensation Program to Ensure all Downwinders Receive Coverage.” Senator Tom Udall (D-NM), Tina Cordova with the Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium, and Jonathan Nez, Vice President
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Update: Sarca Fire Burns 178 Acres … 60% Contained

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 11, 2018
SFNF News:
 

Lightning sparked the Sarca Fire July 7  in the Agua Sarca drainage area of the Pecos Wilderness – Santa Fe National Forest. The fire has now consumed 178 acres of Ponderosa Pine.

Fuel: Ponderosa pine and other mixed conifer

 
Resources: Monitoring from the ground
 
Weather: 60 percent chance of rain tonight and 70 percent tomorrow with possible lightning.
 
Situation: Fire behavior is minimal. Firefighters were able to walk the perimeter of the fire and put check lines in place to reduce forward movement of the fire, which is in a northerly direction.
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S’mores, Songs, Games And More During Family Night At Los Alamos Nature Center Tuesday Night

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 11, 2018

Family Night begins at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Nature Center and includes s’mores around the campfire along with songs, games, crafts and more. Courtesy image

PEEC News:

The community is invited to enjoy s’mores around the campfire, sing songs, play games and make crafts at 6 p.m. Tuesday during Family Night at the Los Alamos Nature Center.

Mesa Public Library’s Melissa Mackey will lead this evening of outdoor family fun. Family Nights are free thanks to generous sponsorship from Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos.

The second Tuesday of every month is Family Night at the nature center. Stop by to enjoy nature-themed Read More

Just 100 Days Until Ski Season … Purgatory & Sipapu Open Nov. 17

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 11, 2018
Courtesy photo
 
SKI News:
 
DURANGO, Colo. ― Ski Season is right around the corner! Today marks 100 days until the kick off of ski season for both Purgatory Resort and Sipapu Ski Resort, which open for the 2018/2019 season Saturday, Nov. 17.  
 
El Nino is forecast for the 2018/2019 season, which means more powder days! The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is currently predicting El Nino conditions for this winter, which tend to produce greater than average snowfall across the southern Rockies, benefiting southern Colorado and New
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Late Afternoon Rain Hammers Downtown Los Alamos

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 10, 2018

A cloudburst over downtown Los Alamos late this afternoon sent pedestrians running for cover near the Los Alamos Daily Post world headquarters on Central Avenue. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

PEEC: Discover What’s Visible In August Night Skies

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 10, 2018
Courtesy/PEEC
 
Courtesy/PEEC
 
PEEC News:
 
Join Steve Becker to review highlights of the evening sky at 7 p.m., today, Aug. 10 at the Los Alamos Nature Center’s planetarium.
 
Becker will focus on the location of planets and constellations and his talk will act as a preview of the Pajarito Astronomer’s Dark Night program happening the following day.
 
Audience members will learn about what will be visible in the night sky throughout August. This is truly a summer of planets, as Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn will be visible with the naked eye and Neptune and Uranus
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Notice Of Possible Quorum: ESB At Ashley Pond

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 10, 2018

COUNTY News:

Members of the Environmental Sustainability Board may attend the Summer Concert/County Fair 6-8 p.m., today at Ashley Pond Park.

A quorum may be present but no action will be taken. Read More

Utility Tree Trimming In White Rock Week Of Aug. 13

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 10, 2018

DPU News:

Allied Tree Services, under contract with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities, will be conducting tree trimming commencing the week of Aug. 13. Allied Tree Services will be trimming trees from around power lines in the area of Rover Boulevard and adjacent streets in White Rock.

Crews will remain in the area for approximately three weeks.

According to DPU officials, the tree trimming effort is to reduce power outages by removing branches and trees that are either too close to power lines or pose a risk of falling on power lines. Trimming trees coupled with an aggressive operation Read More

NNSA: Environmental Assessment Finds No Significant Impact To Converting LANL Facility

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 9, 2018

Los Alamos National Laboratory. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has determined there is no significant environmental impact in converting a radiological laboratory at Los Alamos National Laboratory to a hazardous category 3 nuclear facility.

Documents, findings and public comments and responses for the Environmental Assessment of Proposed Changes for Analytical Chemistry and Materials Characterization at the Radiological Laboratory/Utility/Office Building, are available at https://energy.gov/node/2501991.

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Bike Flow Trail Pedals Forward

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 9, 2018
Open Space Specialist Eric Peterson. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
 
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

After a start and then a stop, the Los Alamos County’s bike flow trail project is back in motion.

Open Space Specialist Eric Peterson said Tuesday a new request for proposals (RFP) was awarded to Mountain Capital, LLC. The company is tasked with evaluating the original proposed site for the flow trail, Bayo Canyon, as well as evaluating alternative sites that meet the criteria for a bike flow trail.

The bike flow trail will cover seven miles. Read More

Amateur Naturalist: Cerro Grande Peak: Scene 5 – The Fields Of Boulders

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 9, 2018
Trees on the upper side of the felsenmeer were not burnt in the Las Conchas Fire in 2011. Flames did not pass from below over the top of the boulder field, protecting the trees. Areal image by Google Earth Pro
 
A pika gathers plants to store for the winter. Photo by Ann Schonlau/National Park Service
 
By ROBERT DRYJA
Amateur Naturalist
Los Alamos
 
We have been reviewing the play called “Hike to the Top”. It has five scenes that involve the ascent of Cerro Grande peak. The fifth and final scene of this play is the felsenmeer toward the top of the peak. The views are dramatic
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Summer Fun Continues At Pajarito Mountain

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 9, 2018
PAJARITO MOUNTAIN News:
 
Summer fun continues at Pajarito Mountain with more events, a downhill Enduro race, live music and hiking!
 
Pajarito is hosting Dog Days of Summer 4 p.m. to dusk, Thursday, Aug. 23. Pajarito Mountain will offer lift-served mountain biking and hiking 4-7 p.m., beer from Bathtub Row Brewing 5-8 p.m., and live music from Eddie and the Nomads 6-8 p.m.
 
Celebrate Equinox Day from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20 with more lift-served mountain biking and hiking, beer from Bathtub Row Brewing, and live music.
 
Receive discounted lift tickets and rentals
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