LANL: Self-assembling, Tunable Interfaces Found In Quantum Materials
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on March 26, 2018
Marc Janoschek, left, and David Fobes discuss features of quantum materials. Courtesy/lanl
LANL News:
A potential revolution in device engineering could be underway, thanks to the discovery of functional electronic interfaces in quantum materials that can self-assemble spontaneously.
“This illustrates that if we can learn to control and exploit the remarkable properties at the interfaces of quantum materials, this will likely result in a new generation of devices beyond our current imagination,” said Marc Janoschek, a physicist at Los Alamos National Laboratory who, with David Fobes, Read More
Udall: Climate Change Greatest Threat To Nation
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on March 26, 2018
U.S. Sen. Tom UdallU.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Tom Udall delivered a speech Tuesday on the Senate floor to highlight the devastating impacts that climate change is having on New Mexico and the Southwest, and urged immediate and concrete action to mitigate the effects of climate change.
Udall joined Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse on the floor in honor of his 200th “Time to Wake Up” to the threat of climate change speech.
BLM Postpones National Wild Horse And Burro Advisory Board Meeting
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on March 26, 2018
Members of the National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board. Courtesy/BLMBLM News:
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah ― The Bureau of Land Management has announced that it is postponing its National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board meeting scheduled for March 27-28 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
The meeting was delayed when one of its members threatened to sue the BLM because it did not provide 30 days’ notice of the meeting.
The dispute arose when the BLM gave 15 days’ public notice, as required by the Federal Advisory Committee Act and – when “urgent matters
Read More I Love Life: Celebrating Biodiversity Through Art And Science April 13-14
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on March 26, 2018
NMHM News:I Love Life: Celebrating Biodiversity through Art and Science is a weekend symposium at the New Mexico History Museum hosted by Biocultura Santa Fe April 13 and 14 to celebrate biological science and biodiversity with a unique ecosystem of national and local artists, scientists, educators and historians.
The main symposium is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, April 13 and Saturday April 14 at the NMHM.
Admission is $15 per day, $25 for both days, and free for current UNM students with ID. Advanced registration is strongly encouraged (https://goo.gl/shZVQi
Read More Paranormal Researchers Share Stories At Fort Stanton & Lincoln Historic Sites After Dark Events
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on March 26, 2018
Front of Fort Stanton Hospital built in 1936. Photo by Kenneth WalterNMHS News:
SANTA FE ― During 160 years in operation, Fort Stanton’s served as an Army post, tuberculosis sanatorium, internment camp and correctional facility.
With infamy gained through the Lincoln County Wars, and the lives of Billy the Kid and Pat Garrett, the history of Lincoln, New Mexico is riddled with acts of revenge, vigilante justice and senseless violence. Between 1870 and 1886, more than 50 people met a violent end along the main road.
Reports of paranormal activity
Read More AGU: Arctic Sea Ice Becoming A Spring Hazard For North Atlantic Ships
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on March 26, 2018
A crab fishing boat trapped in the multiyear sea ice off the Newfoundland coast. Courtesy/David G. BarberAGU News:
WASHINGTON D.C. — More Arctic sea ice is entering the North Atlantic Ocean than before, making it increasingly dangerous for ships to navigate those waters in late spring, according to new research.
The new research finds ocean passages typically plugged with ice in the winter and spring are opening up. Sea ice normally locked in the Arctic then can flow freely through these passages southward to routes used by shipping, fishing and ferry boats.
The
Read More Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks To Close 12 Days Per Year For Cultural Observances, Routine Work
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on March 26, 2018
BLM News:ALBUQUERQUE ― In keeping with the administration’s priorities of being good neighbors and respecting the ties that native and traditional communities have to public lands, the Bureau of Land Management is announcing that the Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument will be closed 12 days throughout the year, to allow for Pueblo de Cochiti cultural observances and routine BLM maintenance.
The closure, which will remain in effect for two years, was announced today in the Federal Register. The BLM manages the monument in close cooperation
Read More Forest Hosts Pellet Mill Ribbon Cutting Event April 4
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on March 26, 2018
SFNF News:
SANTA FE ― The public is invited to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 4 at Walatowa Timber Industries in Jemez.
The purpose is to commemorate the project for the restoration benefits it will provide the Santa Fe National Forest, and the economic development opportunities it will bring communities in the Jemez Pueblo and Jemez Springs area.
The event is at 3795 Sawmill Road on N.M. 4 in Jemez Pueblo.
Partner organizations include Walatowa Timber Industries, Pueblo of Jemez, Jemez Community
Read More Daily Postcard: Deer Herd On Camino Encantado
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on March 26, 2018
Daily Postcard: A herd of deer congregate around a statute of St. Francis of Assisi in the back yard of a residence Saturday on Camino Encantado in Los Alamos. Saint Francis is often remembered as the patron saint of animals. Photo by Mike Johnson
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DOE Releases RFP, Announces Pre-Proposal Site Tour For Outfall 200 Mercury Treatment Facility Procurement
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on March 25, 2018
DOE News:CINCINNATI, OH ― The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Environmental Management Consolidated Business Center (EMCBC) Thursday issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Outfall 200 Mercury Treatment Facility (OF200 MTF) procurement.
A Firm-Fixed-Price contract is anticipated. The RFP is established as a full and open competition with a four year period of performance.
Additionally, a pre-proposal site tour has been scheduled. Interested parties are encouraged to view the procurement website for further details, to include registration
Read More Annual Landscape Forest Restoration Public Meeting Planned March 29, 30
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on March 25, 2018
SFNF News:SANTA FE ― Members of the public are invited to the 2018 “all hands” meeting for a comprehensive update on the largest landscape-scale forest restoration project in New Mexico March 29 to March 30 in Santa Fe. Both days are open to the public.
The Southwest Jemez Mountains (SWJM) Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Project is a long-term collaborative effort to restore forest ecosystems at the landscape scale and improve resilience to major disturbances, including fire, insects and disease, and climate change. The project covers 210,000
Read More Daily Postcard: Sunset Over Oakwood Loop
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on March 25, 2018
Daily Postcard: Sunset paints the sky Saturday above Oakwood Loop near downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
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A Mountaineer’s Story: One Year Climbing The World’s Most Beautiful Mountains
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on March 24, 2018
Local adventurer Ron Morgan spent 2017 climbing mountains across the country and world. He started in June in Washington and Peru and ended in December climbing two mountains in Mexico. Courtesy/Ron Morgan
PEEC News:
The Los Alamos Mountaineers are hosting a talk from local adventurer Ron Morgan, who spent much of 2017 climbing mountains around the world.
The talk is at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 27 at the Los Alamos Nature Center at 2600 Canyon Road, following the Mountaineers’ 7 p.m. meeting to discuss upcoming outings.
In 2017, Morgan set out with his climbing partners to climb mountains around Read More
PEEC: Living Art With Brian Arthur March 30
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on March 24, 2018
Local artist Brian Arthur uses Usnea and Antler lichen to create his artwork. He places the lichen between two pieces of plexy glass as room dividers or wall hangings. He has found that the Usnea lichen continues to grow within the panels. Photo by Brian ArthurPEEC News:
The community is invited to join local artist Brian Arthur to explore the healing lessons of nature and see his nature-imbued art at 7 p.m. Friday, March 30 at the Los Alamos Nature Center to learn about his artistic practice and inspirations.
In the first portion of his presentation,
Read More Forest Service Hosts Glorieta Rock Art Tour April 28
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on March 24, 2018
SFNF News:SANTA FE ― Join the Santa Fe National Forest’s Site Stewards to explore two unusual horizontal rock art panels on Glorieta Mesa.
The petroglyphs are unique in both design and location. Both panels are easily accessible, but the trip will require carpooling in high-clearance vehicles. Sunscreen, snacks, water and closed-toe shoes are recommended.
The Glorieta Rock Tour is free and open to the public.
The tour will begin at at 9:30 a.m. April 28 at Pecos Ranger Station, 32 South Main Street, Pecos, NM.
Read More NIST: ‘Hard Rock’ Standard Reference Material Makes Identifying Chemicals In Mine Waste Easier
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on March 24, 2018
USGS chemist Steve Wilson collects hard rock mine waste for Standard Reference Material 2780a from the Silver Crown Mine, near Silverton, Colo. Courtesy/Mike Thompson/USGSNIST News:
Across the American West’s Rocky and Sierra mountains, miners dug for gold, silver, zinc and lead to make their fortunes in the Gold Rush of the 19th and early 20th centuries.
As they burrowed into the mountains seeking thick veins of valuable ore, they tossed tons of rock waste outside their mine entrances.
Now, beautiful mountain vistas are marred by mine waste dumps that have turned
Read More Daily Postcard: Pajarito Acres Sunrise
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on March 24, 2018
Daily Postcard: The sunrise lights up the sky Thursday in Pajarito Acres in White Rock. Photo by Jim Gourdoux Read More
Rio Arriba County Fire & Emergency Services Issues BURN BAN For March 24-25
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on March 24, 2018
Rio Arriba County Emergency Services News:
Rio Arriba County Fire & Emergency Services has issued a BURN BAN for Rio Arriba County for March 24-25.
All open burning is strictly prohibited due to high winds.
We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused.
Please continue to contact the Fire & Emergency Services administrative offices Monday through Friday for more information on burn permits and future restrictions. Read More
Friends Group Sells Raffle Tickets For Cow Elk Hunt On Ted Turner Ranch
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on March 23, 2018
COMMUNITY News:JEMEZ SPRINGS — The Friends of the Jemez Springs Public Library in Jemez Springs will raffle off a limited number of tickets for a chance to hunt on media mogul Ted Turner’s 590,823 acre Vermejo Park Ranch.
Only 500 tickets will be sold beginning this Saturday, March 24 during Jemez Springs’ Cabin Fever Festival, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
“This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to hunt at one of the most beautiful locations in New Mexico and a great way to support the Jemez Springs Public Library at the same time,” said Suzanne Swetnam, president of Friends of Jemez
Read More AGU: August 2017 SpaceX Rocket Launch Created Large Circular Shock Wave
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on March 23, 2018
AGU News:
The unusual trajectory the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket took when delivering a Taiwanese satellite into orbit last August created an atmospheric shock wave four times bigger than the area of California, a new study finds.
All rocket launches create shock waves, which are atmospheric disturbances traveling faster than the speed of sound. They can’t be seen by human eyes but can be detected by GPS receivers monitoring the atmosphere and space.
Most rocket-induced shock waves are V-shaped when viewed from space because rockets tend to follow a curved trajectory
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