Oversized Crane Transport On NM502 Through Downtown To Los Alamos Ice Rink July 2
COUNTY News:
As part of the project to install a new chiller at the Los Alamos Ice Rink, a 140-ton crane and one tractor-trailer will be traveling through Downtown Los Alamos on route to the Ice Rink on West Road between 9 a.m. and noon, Wednesday July 2.
Due to its weight the crane and the tractor-trailer cannot cross the Omega Bridge and therefore will be traveling up the Main Hill on NM502/East Rd, then through Trinity Dr. to Diamond Dr. before turning onto West Rd. to the Ice Rink. If needed, the Los Alamos Police Department will provide escorts to the crane on its way up NM502 and travel through downtown. Read More
Daily Postcard: Gorgeous Gladiolus Brighten Up A Garden
Daily Postcard: Gorgeous gladiolus brighten up a garden on Donna in White Rock. Photo by Annette Maes-Livermore Read More
State Rep. And Conservation Attorney Matthew McQueen Launches Bid For New Mexico Land Commissioner
State Rep. Matthew McQueen
STATE News:
GALISTEO — State Rep. and conservation attorney Matthew McQueen launched his bid today to run in the 2026 election for New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands.
The six-term legislator cited the need for “strong, experienced leadership during these unprecedented times of attacks on our public lands and conservation efforts”.
“Our public lands and environmental and conservation rules are under attack,” McQueen said. “The job of Commissioner of Public Lands is an important and complex responsibility. This is a $2 billion+ annual revenue-generating Read More
Santa Fe National Forest Plans To Manage 176-Acre Lightning-Caused Laguna Wildfire In Coyote Ranger District
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) fire managers are planning to actively manage the lightning-caused Laguna Fire located in the Coyote Ranger District, 8 miles north of N.M. 96 and west of the Chama River Canyon Wilderness.
Eighty personnel are working on the Laguna Wildfire.
The wildfire was first reported on Wednesday, June 25, and is burning in an area that has undergone the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process and previously thinned and treated with prescribed fire.
The objectives for the Laguna Wildfire prioritize the safety of firefighters and the public Read More
Summery Pink Hollyhocks Brighten Up White Rock Fence
Summery pink hollyhocks brighten up fence line on Grand Canyon in White Rock. Annette Maes-Livermore Read More
Robinson: Let’s Have An Honest Debate On Public Lands
By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote
© 2024 New Mexico News Services
During the Great Depression, western ranchers faced crashing commodity prices and the ravages of drought and Dust Bowl. But that wasn’t all. The federal government was creating new national parks and monuments and expanding earlier designated areas. In states like New Mexico many were pleased to have new attractions for their budding tourism trade, but others objected.
Unlike national forests, these new carve-outs didn’t allow grazing, mining, drilling or logging. I came across this information last week while I was researching Read More
Vivid Day Lilies Thrive On Grand Canyon Drive
Vivid day lilies thriving recently on Grand Canyon Drive in White Rock. Photo by Annette Maes-Livermore Read More
Daily Postcard: ‘Things That Fly’ On A Sunday In White Rock
Daily Postcard: This honeybee is a sample of the ‘things that fly’ on a recent Sunday in White Rock. Photo by Richard Skolnik
This bird is another sample of the ‘things that fly’ on a recent Sunday in White Rock. Photo by Richard Skolnik
This paraglider is yet another sample of the ‘things that fly’ on a recent Sunday in White Rock. Photo by Richard Skolnik Read More
Denish: After The Smoke Clears…Wildfires & Economic Fallout
By DIANE DENISH
Corner To Corner
diane@dianedenish.com
No one has to tell us wildfire season is in full swing in New Mexico. The smell of smoke — even from hundreds of miles away — reminds us of what’s happening. If the wind doesn’t bring the scent, the haze across the western sky surely will.
New Mexico’s vast landscape — from the San Augustin Plains to the Gila Wilderness and the Bosque through Valencia and Bernalillo counties — has always been vulnerable to wildfires. Fires are a natural part of Western ecology.
But things are changing. Fire season now starts earlier and lasts longer as climate Read More
Scenes From ScienceFest 2025 Discovery Day After Dark
Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District Executive Director Jacquelyn Connolly is making slime along with Star Marquez at the Los Alamos Teen Center Saturday night as part of Discovery After Dark, the final event of ScienceFest 2025. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Aspen Wakefield kneads slime Saturday night at the Teen Center as part of the 2025 Discover After Dark festivities. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
From left, Los Alamos Historical Society Volunteer Coordinator and Shop Manager Kendra Parker tests Deb Brug and Samuel Nowell on their knowledge of Los Alamos Read More
Scenes From Los Alamos Airport Open House Saturday
The Los Alamos County Airport, in cooperation with Chapter 691 of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and Los Alamos ScienceFest 2025, hosted an Open House Saturday morning that included aviation activities, exhibits, and fun with various experimental aircraft, many built in Los Alamos and the surrounding area. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Kevin Carpenter is seated in the EAA Hangar’s flight simulator to try his hand at flying the virtual over Los Alamos and the surrounding area as Instructor Skip Egdorf watches and helps him stay on course. Carpenter said he wants to become Read More
Posts From The Road: Pfeiffer Beach Near Big Sur
Double Arch: A double arch in the rocks at Pfeiffer Beach near Big Sur, Calif., creates a beautiful scene as waves crash into the rock and splash in every direction. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Big Waves, Big Splashes: Waves smash against rocks along the shore of Pfeiffer Beach. The beach is one of the most picturesque beaches in the Big Sur region of California. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos
Pfeiffer Beach is one of the most stunning beaches along the Big Sur coastline in central California. Located near the village of Big Read More
Los Luceros Historic Site: ‘Dawn ‘Til Dusk Day’ July 6
Los Luceros Historic Site to host ‘Dawn ‘Til Dusk Day’ on the first Sunday of each month, offering visitors a full day of exploration, nature, and culture. Photo by Tira Howard
NMDCA News:
Los Luceros Historic Site hosts its Dawn ‘Til Dusk Day on the first Sunday of each month, offering visitors a full day of exploration, nature, and culture. The Historic Site is open 5:50 a.m. to 8:20 p.m. Sunday, July 6, with a bird walk at 7 a.m., followed at 1 p.m. with story time.
Enjoy the cool morning and evening breezes during extended Dawn ‘Til Dusk hours at Los Luceros. Take a guided bird walk with staff from the Read More
Daily Postcard: Lesser Goldfinch In Upper Water Canyon
Daily Postcard: A Lesser Goldfinch enjoying the seeds of a yellow salsify plant Friday in Upper Water Canyon. Goldfinches also love the seeds of dandelions, thistles, and sunflowers. Photo by Michael Smith Read More
National Wildlife Federation Recognizes Los Alamos For Participating In Community Wildlife Habitat Program
Nature lover Selvi Viswanathan is a member of the Community Wildlife Habitat team, which includes Hari Viswanathan, Richard and Hedy Dunn, Laura Loy and Michele Altherr, as well as countless volunteers and local partners who helped the community create and maintain a Community Wildlife Habitat. Courtesy/PEEC
COMMUNITY News:
The National Wildlife Federation® sent the following letter in April to PEEC to congratulate Los Alamos on
participating in the Community Wildlife HabitatTM program for nearly 10 years:
To The Los Alamos Community:
On behalf of the National Wildlife Federation®, Read More
Scenes From Summer Concert With Headliner Crazy Bird
Headliner Crazy Bird entertains the crowd during the Summer Concert Friday evening at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
The crowd listens to Crazy Bird perform at Friday’s Summer Concert at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Scene of headliner Crazy Bird entertaining the crowd during Friday’s Summer Concert at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Scene of headliner Crazy Bird entertaining the crowd during Friday’s Summer Concert at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Scene of headliner Crazy Bird Read More
Flowers Bloom In Certified Wildlife Habitat On Kilby Avenue
Flowers bloom in a certified wildlife habitat this morning on Kilby Avenue in White Rock. More than 350,000 gardens across the nation are certified wildlife habitats. To learn how to certify a wildlife habitat through a 4-step online application process, visit certifiedwildlifehabitat.nwf.org. Photo by Annette Maes-Livermore Read More
Final Update On Twin Cabins Wildfire
Forest Service News:
This is the final update that will be provided on the Twin Cabins Wildfire.
The Twin Cabins Wildfire ignited at 1 p.m., June 23, in the Jemez Ranger District.
The location is near the northwest boundary between Valles Caldera National Preserve and Santa Fe National Forest, adjacent to Forest Road 144 and Twin Cabins Canyon.
Details:
- Size:
- 40 acres
- Containment:
- 100 %
- Cause:
- Under investigation
- Vegetation:
- Burning in oak brush, Ponderosa pine, and Douglas fir.
- Resources:
- 40 personnel
- Overview:
- Fire crews are actively managing the 40-acre wildfire using full suppression
ScienceFest 2025: ‘Discovery After Dark’ Starts 4 PM Today!
Demolition Notification And TA-63 Transuranic Waste Report Added To LANL Public Electronic Reading Room
LANL News:
Per regulatory requirements, this notifies the public that the following documents have been added to the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Public Electronic Reading Room.
The document(s) have been submitted to fulfill one or more requirements of the Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Documents:
- Demolition Notification for Quarter Ending September 30, 2025, and List of Buildings and Attachment of Hazardous Materials Descriptions
- Technical Area 63 Transuranic Waste Facility Soil Vapor Monitoring System Report, Calendar Year 2025, Quarter 2
