Udall On Interior And Environment Funding In Bipartisan Budget Agreement
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Tom Udall:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, ranking Democrat on the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies, released the following statement on the finalized bipartisan budget agreement to fund the government through September.
“This bill is a strong, bipartisan agreement, and I thank lawmakers and staff on both sides of the aisle for their hard work to achieve a workable compromise. The deal funds key priorities for New Mexico and the nation, while preventing some of the president’s disastrous
Conditions Look Good For Virgin Mesa Prescribed Burn
SFNF News:
SANTA FE – Fire managers on the Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest hope to conduct the previously announced Virgin Mesa prescribed burn this week if conditions, including fuel moisture levels, air quality and weather forecasts, remain favorable.
The plan is to use hand and aerial ignitions Wednesday to treat a 600-acre unit at the southern end of Virgin Mesa.
Prescribed fires are one of the most effective tools available to resource managers for restoring fire-adapted ecosystems. These fires mimic natural fires by reducing forest fuels, recycling nutrients Read More
Daily Postcard: Yellow Butterfly In Pajarito Acres
Daily Postcard: This yellow butterfly was spotted resting near a rain capture device at a Pajarito Acres home in White Rock. Photo by Carl Newton Read More
DOE Awards Technical Assistance Contract For Los Alamos Field Office To S&K Logistics LLC
DOE EM News:
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Environmental Management – Los Alamos Field Office (EM-LA) awarded a Requirements Contract, utilizing Fixed Price and Time and Materials Task Orders, to S&K Logistics LLC, a certified small business of St. Ignatius, Montana, to provide technical and business support services.
The contract will have a maximum value of $17.4 million over five years.
S&K will provide support in the following areas: records management, project controls, training, safeguards and security, safety, quality assurance, property management, community Read More
County Seeks Business Recycler Of The Year Nominees
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Environmental Services is calling for nominations for the 2017 Business Recycler of the Year Award.
The contest is open to Los Alamos County businesses of all sizes, including nonprofit, for profit, schools and government entities. Send nominations to solidwaste@lacnm.us.
Provide:
- Business name;
- Point of contact;
- Phone number; and
- Brief description, including
- Impact on the community;
- Innovative policies; and
- Commitment to recycling or sustainability.
Note: the information provided will be used for the evaluation and voting process.
The nomination Read More
Bear Mauling Doesn’t Deter VCNP Trail Run
PEER News:
Washington, D.C. — Just months after a female runner was mauled by a black bear during a race through a national park, that same park has approved a new trail race through bear country, according to documents posted today by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER).
Despite admitting adverse impacts on wildlife and danger to participants, the park gave summary approval for a new race concluding that any problems would be “minimal.”
In June 2016 during a half-marathon through Valles Caldera National Preserve, a woman runner in her 50s scared a black bear cub Read More
PEEC: Lions And Hikers And Bears, Oh My!
Black bears are frequently seen in the local mountain community and it is important to know how to safely live and hike among these large mammals. Courtesy photoDaily Postcard: Cooper’s Hawk Spotted Sunday
Daily Postcard: This Cooper’s Hawk was spotted Sunday morning in a tree growing in the backyard of a Los Alamos home. Photo by Jeannene HansonCaution: Deer Crossing Along Canyon Road
Winter worn deer are commonly spotted crossing Canyon Road and in danger of being hit by motorists. Photo by Linda Goforth 
Deer on Canyon Road. Photo by Linda Goforth Please be very careful of your speed traveling on Canyon Road. I see people going 40 though the speed limit is 35 and under, especially going through the curves.
These winter worn deer are commonly crossing Canyon Road, especially in the periods of time when there is more traffic.
They are worn and their mothers try to guide them, but even she can miss the confusing cues of tires and engines, and Read More
Letter To The Editor: Reply To Reply To Sen. Heinrich
By KHALIL J. SPENCER
Los Alamos
Father And Daughter Build Tall Snowman
Taking advantage of that ton of snow dumped over White Rock Saturday, Makenna Harris, 7, and her dad Steve Harris spent about 45 minutes building this tall snowman in their yard on Glenview Drive in White Rock. Photo by Steve Harris
Using leftover Easter eggs for the eyes and nose, Makenna and her dad Steve Harris put the finishing touches on their extra tall snowman Saturday on Glenview Drive in White Rock. Janette Harris, wife of Steve and mother of Makenna, said there was still plenty of snow left to shovel after the snowman was built. Photo by Steve Harris Read More
Letter To The Editor: Reply To Senator Heinrich
By JAMES GRIFFINSen. Martin Heinrich predicts doom if drilling in the arctic for oil is permitted (link). He uses amazing statistics from the Department of Interior to back up this claim.
Evidently there is a 75 percent chance of a 42,000-gallon spill. Let’s pretend to be rational. Assume this to be true. How large is the arctic?
Will 42,000 gallons have any impact! No!
US underwater drilling for oil began in 1891, approximately 126 years ago. Notice that the oceans are devastated. Notice that there are no fish left, no living things can exist in that black tarry mess that used to
Resilient Spring Flowers
Resilient spring flowers spotted around Los Alamos following the snow storm that blew through the area Saturday. Photo by Kathryn Willcutt
Photo by Kathryn Willcutt
Photo by Kathryn Willcutt Read More
Plows Clear Truck Route
At least three plows where spotted along the truck route clearing the road during Saturday’s snow storm. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Daily Postcard: Wintery Cap And Shawl On Mesa Public Library Girl
Daily Postcard: Wintery Cap and Shawl on Mesa Public Library Girl on fine ‘Spring’ morning taken at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 29. Photo by Craig IdlerLetter To The Editor: Help The Hummingbirds Tonight
By PETER HEIMDAHLTonight (Saturday), the temperature will drop to 25 degrees in Los Alamos, which will be very hard on hummingbirds.
It may help them if people who have hummingbird feeders take the feeders inside tonight after dark (when hummingbirds go into their nightly stupor). Then bring the feeders back outside just before dawn (when the birds wake up) so the hummingbirds will have something warm to feed on.
Just don’t forget to bring the feeders out by 6 a.m. Sunday!
Hummingbirds Gather For Breakfast
Several hummimgbirds gather for breakfast this morning at a Los Alamos home. Photo by Claire Swinhoe Read More
Thirsty Hummingbird Braves Morning Snow
A hummingbird ventures out in the snow this morning to sip sweet water from a container hanging on the deck of a Los Alamos home. Photo by Hiro TeshimaLetter To The Editor: We Can’t Ignore Oil And Gas Pollution’s Harm To Our Tourism Industry
Glorious Snow Scene Captured In White Rock
A glorious snow scene captured this morning in a yard in White Rock. Photo by George Kyrala Read More
