Supermoon Illuminates Sky Over Los Alamos
There is an amazing spectacle in the sky tonight as the first supermoon in almost 70 years appears. In fact, if you’re younger than 68 you have never witnessed this record-breaking supermoon in your lifetime. Tomorrow morning, Nov. 14, the moon will be the closest it has been to Earth since 1948. It will appear 14 percent bigger and 30 percent brighter than the average monthly full moon. The next supermoon is scheduled to appear Nov. 25, 2034. A supermoon typically refers to the concurrence of two phenomena. One is when the moon is within 90 percent of its closest position to Earth in its orbit. Since Read More
Letter To The Editor: PEEC Thanks Organizers, Volunteers And Runners Of Pajarito Trail Fest
By KATHERINE WATSONThe Pajarito Environmental Education Center would like to thank the organizers, volunteers and runners of the Pajarito Trail Fest race for once again donating a portion of the proceeds to PEEC to help get kids outside.
The Trail Fest is an amazing event for our community. Not only is it well-run, providing excellent support and fun for the participants, it gives back to many community groups. This year they gave out a total of $5,500.
In the spirit of the Trail Fest, PEEC will use the funds given to get kids outside on the trails, both Read More
Amateur Naturalist: Surface Geology Of Cerros Del Abrigo
Amateur Naturalist: The Surface Geology of the Cerros Del AbrigoNew Flesh-Eater Identified In NM Triassic Quarry
Matt Celeskey, New Mexico exhibit designer and natural history illustrator created this reconstruction of Vivaron haydeni, from a few pieces of 200-million-years-old remains found at Ghost Ranch in Northern New Mexico. Courtesy imageBy ROGER SNODGRASS
Los Alamos Daily Post
For many years the area around Ghost Ranch in Northern New Mexico has been spooked by phantom monsters and the specter of death. The spirit of the area was captured in the iconic cow skull motif in Georgia O’Keefe’s paintings, inspired by what was for her a common, everyday object.
Legends of wizards and witches Read More
Outing To Area Of Cretaceous Age Sharks’ Teeth
Shark’s teeth similar to the ones that can be found on the trip with geologist Patrick Rowe. Courtesy/PEEC Warm Weather Delays Sipapu Ski Resort’s Opening
Snowmaking machine. Photo by Sipapu Ski Resort/Albert Graves
Vadito — Sipapu Ski Resort officials announce the ski area is delaying its opening a week due to unseasonably warm weather. The resort was originally scheduled to open Saturday, Nov. 12, one of the earliest openings in resort history.
A high pressure system over the western US has delayed the opening dates for many ski areas already. Temperatures are now getting cooler, which makes it ideal for snowmaking efforts. Colder temperatures allowed Sipapu’s mountain crews to make snow Tues., Nov. 8 and they Read More
SFNF Completes 2016 Objectives In SF Watershed
SFNF News:PEEC’s Top 10 List Continues: #8
This week’s reason is all about kids. The number 8 reason why people support PEEC is that PEEC introduces kids to the wonders of nature outside the computer or TV screen. Visit Support PEEC and help a kid discover a love for nature. Courtesy/PEEC Read More
Water Right Owners Town Hall Meeting Nov. 14
Rep. Carl TrujilloDuring the meeting, Trujillo will explain what it means to the water right owners of the Nambe-Pojoaque-Tesuque Basin. Anyone who owns a well in Pojoaque, Nambe, El Rancho, Jacona, Read More
Nature Center Talk: How To Use And Buy Telescopes
Akkana Peck with her favorite telescope. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Thinking about buying a telescope this holiday season? Wanting to learn more about telescopes? At 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, Akkana Peck and David North will discuss telescopes: the different types, what each type is good for, how to select a telescope, and how to use one to observe the moon, planets, and faint deep sky objects.
This is a free presentation and stargazing event at the Los Alamos Nature Center.
Weather permitting; participants will be able to turn theory into practice after the talk, when Read More
LAHS Photosympathizers Named Finalist
The Photosympathizers team members, from left, Kevin Parkinson, Zoe Hemez and Sophia Jeffrey. Parkinson will travel to San Francisco for the Project Green Challenge finals, to be held later this month. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos High School students Kevin Parkinson, Zoe Hemez and Sophia Jeffrey were among 16 finalists in the Project Green Challenge, a 30-day competition sponsored by Turning Green, a student-led global movement.
Parkinson, Hemez and Jeffrey’s team is named “The Photosympathizers.” Team leader, Kevin Parkinson will travel to San Francisco to represent Read More
SFCC Hosts Great American Smokeout Nov. 17
SFCC News:Forest Service Hiring 1,000+ Temporary Positions
SFNF News:BPU To Hear Value Of Solar Study
COUNTY News:
Utility Financial Solutions, LLC (UFS) will present a study on the value of solar (VOS) and how to quantify the benefits that distributed solar generation creates for the Department of Public Utilities.
The presentation is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16 at the Board of Public Utilities’ meeting in Council Chambers, 1000 Central Ave. in Los Alamos. No Board action is planned.
According to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s website, VOS “refers to methods used to determine the market value of distributed photovoltaic projects.” Looking at factors such Read More
CVNM Provides Update On Election Work
CVNM News:
At Conservation Voters New Mexico, getting involved in elections is an important part of our work. Our goal is to make sure that the conservation values of everyday New Mexicans are fully represented in the state capitol in order to ensure that our laws are effectively protecting our communities and environment. We work to elect candidates with strong conservation values to achieve this goal.
In the 2016 primary and general elections, CVNM engaged through its two PACs: CVNM Action Fund for endorsements and direct giving, and CVNM Verde Voters Fund for independent expenditures to Read More
Playing At Nature Center Planetarium This Weekend
Courtesy/PEEC
Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The Los Alamos Nature Center Panetarium will kick off the weekend at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11 with an astronomy show by astrophysicist Galen Gisler that will investigate what is known about the origins of the universe.
Prehistoric sea creatures will come to life on the planetarium dome at 2 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 12 and 13, when fossil hunters reveal findings in remote locations and a prehistoric story unfolds.
For more information about these and future planetarium shows, visit www.peecnature.org/planetarium or Read More
Guided Hike With Craig Martin Rescheduled To Nov. 19
View of the Rio Grande from the Blue Dot Trail. Photo by Craig MartinPEEC News:
Due to weather, tomorrow’s guided hike with trail expert Craig Martin is rescheduled for Saturday, Nov. 19. This guided hike down Blue Dot Trail includes great views, interesting petroglyphs, natural springs, and 1,000 feet of elevation gain—all the climbing is on the return trip. Participants will enjoy great views, experience a variety of ecosystems, and get a workout!
This program is made possible by support from Classic Air Medical and organized by the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC). Read More
Ancestral Puebloan Constellations Presentation Nov. 18
Mark Raney, here with a friend, presents Pueblo astronomy at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC
Kokopelli, an Ancestral Puebloan constellation and cultural icon. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
What did Ancestral Puebloans know about stars? What constellations did they use? What do we have in common?
Mark Raney will answer these questions and more at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, in the Los Alamos Nature Center planetarium. Raney will describe shared religious concepts between the Pueblos and surrounding cultures. This planetarium show will link images of Ancestral Read More
WIPP Rock Fall Causes Precautionary Evacuation
WIPP News:
Employees evacuated the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) underground around 2:30 p.m. today in response to a reported rock fall. There were no injuries and no release of radiological contamination.
Employees working in the area of Panel 7 in the WIPP underground reported a loud noise and observed salt dust indicating a possible rock fall. The employees reported the incident to the Central Monitoring Room (CMR) and the CMR ordered an evacuation of the underground.
The WIPP Emergency Operations Center (EOC) was activated around 3 p.m. as a precautionary measure to monitor Read More
Family Night At Los Alamos Nature Center Nov. 8
Melissa Mackey
PEEC News:
Tuesday, Nov. 8 is Family Night at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Enjoy an evening of games, hands-on activities, and music, 6-7 p.m., with Mesa Public Library’s Melissa Mackey. The nature center will be open until 8 p.m. for exploring the exhibits.
Mark your calendars: the second Tuesday of every month is Family Night at the nature center. Thanks to a generous sponsorship from the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos, this program is free for all.
For more information about this and other programs offered by the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC), visit www.peecnature.org Read More
