Environment - Los Alamos Daily Post

Bear Sighting In Los Alamos Captured On Video

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 16, 2017

This bear was spotted at around 7:30 a.m. today in the back yard of a Los Alamos home. Sam Crooks explained that his mother first saw the bear in their backyard while their miniature Australian Shepard dog was there barking. ‘My mom made loud noises, causing the bear to clumsily climb over our fence and trot away into the forest,’ Crooks said. ‘I snatched my camera and followed it, but kept a safe distance. This is the third time I’ve seen this bear. He was on the Woodland Trail near the golf course. It got into our neighbor’s garbage two different nights. During those

Bobcat Visits White Rock Home

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 15, 2017

Bobcat visits a White Rock home, drinking water and resting before leaping up to the bird feeder to snatch his/her dinner. Photo by Becky Shankland

Photo by Becky Shankland

Photo by Becky Shankland Read More

Community Help Needed For Injured Bear

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 15, 2017

Dr. Ramsay performed surgery to repair a broken elbow of a small bear named Blue Beary at Cottonwood Rehab Sunday after she was hit by a car. Courtesy photo

Courtesy photo

By JAMES ROBINSON, Chair

Land of Enchantment Wildlife Foundation

Good morning Los Alamos!

We here at Land of Enchantment Wildlife Foundation would like to thank you for becoming a bear aware community!

We are humbled to see how active the citizens are in alerting the community to a bear spotting, removing their feeders, and volunteering to have bear resistant devices installed

Public Astronomy Dark Night July 22

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 15, 2017

Pajarito Astronomers News:

The Pajarito Astronomers will be holding a County-Sponsored Dark Night at 8:15 p.m., (sunset) Saturday, July 22, at Spirio Soccer Field, Overlook Park.

Weather permitting, the public is invited to come out, wander among the telescopes, and star gaze. Mercury, Jupiter and its moons and Saturn with its rings and moons will potentially be visible during the evening. There will be a tour of the summer constellations, the Milky Way, and there will be telescope views of double stars, star clusters, nebulae, and

ScienceFest Schedule Of Events: Saturday July 15

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 15, 2017

ScienceFest News:

ScienceFest Schedule for Saturday July 15:

This major event celebrates the science in everyday life in hands-on, interactive experiences. Great for millennials, families and kids, ScienceFest highlights the groundbreaking science that still happens in Los Alamos. This year’s theme is “100th Anniversary of the Ranch School.” Discover Ranch School Days – without the Ranch School, the Manhattan Project would not have been located here.

Los Alamos Ashley Pond Park
10am-3pm
FREE admission

MAIN GATE PARK FESTIVAL INFORMATION BOOTH & PHOTO OPP
Main Gate

Mathamuseum And Los Alamos Math Circles Bring Fun Activities To The Nature Center

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 14, 2017

Mathamuseum and Los Alamos Math Circles share fun math puzzles and games July 18 at the nature center. Courtesy photo

PEEC News:

The Los Alamos Nature Center is hosting an evening of exploration, discovery and creative mathematics 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdy, July 18.

Los Alamos Math Circles and Mathamuseum will provide a variety of math problems, but don’t be intimidated; all ages and abilities are welcome! Don’t miss this family-friendly opportunity to experience math in new and exciting ways.

The Los Alamos Math Circle Team includes:

Michael Lane, who earned his

Summer Family Evenings: New Mexico Wildlife Center

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 14, 2017

Meet an Owl Ambassor at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/New Mexico Wildlife Center

PEEC News:

Join PEEC at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 19, for a special visit from the New Mexico Wildlife Center.

This Summer Family Evening program, sponsored by Del Norte Credit Union, is perfect for families who want to learn about local habitats, responsible rehabilitation, conservation and biology, and what to do if you find an injured wild animal. The Wildlife Center will also bring along its rescued raptor and owl ambassadors, allowing participants to meet these

Luján Amendment To Protect Those Exposed To Radiation Passes House

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 14, 2017

U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján

U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― An amendment authored by U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) to care for those exposed to radiation was unanimously approved by the U.S. House of Representatives late last night.

The amendment expresses the sense of Congress that it is appropriate for the U.S. government to compensate all miners, workers, downwinders, and others suffering from the effects of uranium mining and nuclear testing carried out during the Cold War.

“Many Americans sacrificed a great deal to ensure our national

LAFD Ends Stage 1 Fire Restrictions At Noon Today

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 14, 2017

COUNTY News:

Fortunately, recent precipitation and milder temperatures have produced a decrease in the fire danger for Los Alamos County. The Los Alamos County Fire Department (LAFD) will lift Stage 1 restrictions today at noon.

The previous fire restrictions were based on dry conditions and higher-than-normal temperatures. Several criteria are utilized to determine when to impose or lift fire restrictions, which include current and predicted weather, fuel moisture, fire activity levels and available firefighting resources. The arrival of monsoonal moisture has eased the dry conditions Read More

Summertime At Pajarito Mountain Means Live Music, Craft Beer And Award-Winning Mountain Biking!

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 14, 2017

PAJARITO MOUNTAIN News:

Pajarito Mountain’s summer is in full swing with more exciting events planned through September. Enjoy craft beer from Bathtub Row Brewing, live music, New Mexico-inspired dishes, and incredible mountain biking adventures!

Pajarito is a four-time winner as a top five resort in the Southwest by the MTBparksRider’s Choice Awards.

The Los Alamos Ski Club hosts multiple Beer and Band events, featuring local craft beer and talented musicians, along with lift-served mountain bike trails,

Sky Scenes From White Rock

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 14, 2017

The sky following rain showers Wednesday evening near Rover Boulevard and Kimberly in White Rock. Photo by Kat Kolleen

A double rainbow fills the sky following rain showers Thursday in Pajarito Acres in White Rock. Photo by Jaret McDonald

A double rainbow spotted Thursday from Pajarito Acres in White Rock. Photo by Jaret McDonald Read More

How The Hen House Turns: Don’t Mess With Parrots

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 14, 2017

Miranda sitting with toy bird. Courtesy photo

How the Hen House Turns—Don’t Mess With Parrots

By CARY NEEPER

Formerly of Los Alamos

Last week I was asked to care for three parrots, while their adoptive ”parents” traveled to Paris.

The job seemed simple enough—rotate the three food and water dishes to the outside of each bird’s cage, clean them and add ¼ cup of water to one, kibbles to a second, and chopped vegetables to the third.

I prepared the chopped vegetables on arrival and stored them in the refrigerator. Okay. So far so good. We had decided

Representative Asked To Leave Closed Door Meeting On Aamodt Water Settlement And Rights-of-way Issues

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 14, 2017

Courtesy photo

Staff Report

Valley Daily Post

NAMBE – New Mexico State Rep. Carl Trujillo (D-Santa Fe County) and residents of northern Santa Fe County, were asked to leave a Thursday meeting organized by the federal Department of the Interior to discuss the controversial Aamodt water settlement and the rights-of-way issues that affect the residents of the area.

Rep. Carl Trujillo

When asked by Rep. Trujillo why they must leave the meeting, the expelled residents were told, “they had not been invited”.

“Their exclusion is odd, given the discussion centered around the Aamodt settlement Read More

Daily Postcard: Sunset Colors Downtown Los Alamos

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 14, 2017

Daily Postcard: A colorful sunset follows rain showers Thursday in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Heinrich Introduces Bipartisan Bill To Provide Fourth Graders Free Access To National Parks

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 13, 2017

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), co-chair of the bipartisan Senate Outdoor Recreation Caucus, and U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) has introduced the Every Kid Outdoors (EKO) Act, bipartisan legislation to provide America’s fourth graders and their families free entrance to all federally managed land, waters, and historic sites, including national parks – more than 2,000 sites in all.

The Every Kid Outdoors Act is aimed at encouraging kids to get outdoors and experience America’s public spaces, while

Video Shows Bear Running On North Mesa

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 13, 2017

A bear is spotted Tuesday morning on North Mesa. Photo by Keith Lindsay

This video was shot Tesday morning between near the Los Alamos Middle School parking lot on Hawk Drive and the solar panel array. Click here to view. Video by Keith Lindsay Read More

Little Boy Spots Burros At Los Alamos Nature Center

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 13, 2017

A little boy spots two burros participating in a packing demonstration Wednesday evening at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Photo by Ryn Herrmann Read More

LANL: Algae Production Research Gets Boost

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 13, 2017

An aerial view of a 30,000L raceway, where Sapphire validates the performance of its cultivation strains by testing them at increasing spatial scales. Courtesy/Saphire Energy Inc.

LANL News:

Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the selection of three projects to receive up to $8 million, aimed at reducing the costs of producing algal biofuels and bioproducts.

One of the projects involves Los Alamos National Laboratory scientist Shawn Starkenburg working with Alina Corcoran of Sapphire Energy at its Las Cruces, New Mexico field

U.S. House Of Representatives Passes Water Rights Protection Bill With Pearce Amendment

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 13, 2017

U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce

U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 23, the Gaining Responsibility on Water (Grow) Act, with an amendment sponsored by U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce. This provision ensures that current and future tribal water rights are protected under the bill.

“Water is a vital resource in New Mexico and is essential for economic growth to occur,” Pearce said. “Tribes in my district and across New Mexico have historically relied on the use of water

Scenes From Wednesday’s Aparejo Packing System Demonstration At Los Alamos Nature Center

Submitted by CSTadmin on July 13, 2017

Freighter is one of two burros belonging to Ron and Pat Rundstrom who demonstated the Aparejo Packing System Wednesday evening. The event was hosted by the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) at the Los Alamos Nature Center on Canyon Road. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com