Ancient Skies Meet Modern Eyes In World Built By Stars
NMMSH News:
ALAMOGORDO — “Ancient Skies, Modern Eyes” invites visitors of all ages to journey from the realm of ancient stargazers to the forefront of modern science at a free, all-day public event co-hosted by the New Mexico Museum of Space History (NMMSH) and the Jornada Research Institute.
The event, taking place 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, July 10, 2025, at the New Horizons Dome Theater, features an engaging lineup of esteemed researchers and interactive exhibits that highlight humanity’s enduring relationship with celestial bodies, addressing topics such as the construction of structures, Read More
Daily Postcard: Beautiful Yellow Roses On Garver Lane
Daily Postcard: Beautiful yellow roses blooming Tuesday morning in a garden on Garver Lane in White Rock. Photo by Annette Maes-Livermore Read More
Temporary Authorization Hazardous Waste Facility Permit Added To LANL Electronic Public Reading Room
LANL News:
Per regulatory requirements, this email is to notify you that new documents have been added to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Electronic Public Reading Room.
All legacy cleanup documents required to be posted after April 30, 2018, are available on the site linked above.
For legacy cleanup documents that were posted prior to April 30, 2018, please visit the LANL electronic public reading room.
- Temporary Authorization Hazardous Waste Facility Permit
https://ext.em-la.doe.gov/GovFTPFiles/api/GetFiles/GetFile?fileName=EMID-703842_Temporary_Authorization_HWFP_060925.pdf
Los Alamos Geological Society To Meet June 17
Meteorites are windows into both time and space. The oldest Read More
Daily Postcard: Brilliant Sunrise Over Urban Park
Daily Postcard: Brilliant sunrise over Urban Park Tuesday morning. Photo by Marc Bailey Read More
‘Earth Is The Magnet Of The Sky’ Opening Reception Saturday June 14 In Step Up Gallery
Artist Catherine Eaton Skinner in her Seattle Studio, will give a gallery talk at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 14, in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library. Courtesy/Step Up Gallery
STEP UP GALLERY News:
The not-to-be-missed art exhibit “Earth is the Magnet of the Sky” opens Friday in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library, with an opening reception, 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 14.
The accomplished artist Catherine Eaton Skinner will give a gallery talk at 2:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served, and all are welcome to attend.
This exhibit will grace the gallery walls through Thursday, July 24.
Illumination Read More
Local Elk Turns 24 And You’re Invited to the Party!
NMED Releases Quarterly Performance Report
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) released its third quarter (Q3) performance assessment report for fiscal year 2025 (FY25) that offers the public, stakeholders, and legislators the opportunity to track the department’s progress in protecting public health and the environment between Jan. 1 and March 31.
The report also provides insights on budget and staffing challenges impacting performance, community investments made, and other notable accomplishments by NMED staff.
Third quarter accomplishments highlighted in the report include:
- Drafting and
Daily Postcard: Sunrise Colors Horizon In White Rock
Daily Postcard: The sunrise colors the horizon early this morning in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Free Public Lecture With Dinosaur Scientist Dr. Spencer Lucas To Kick Off 2025 ScienceFest Thursday June 19
NMC News:
Dr. Spencer Lucas, Curator of Paleontology at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, will present a public lecture titled “Rethinking Mass Extinctions”, offering a radically different perspective on one of Earth’s most dramatic biological events.
Drawing from decades of research, Dr. Lucas challenges conventional thinking by reevaluating the evidence and arguments surrounding mass extinction events.
Spencer Lucas, PhD: “Rethinking Mass Extinctions”
When: 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 19
Where: Fuller Lodge
The talk coincides with the New Mexico Museum of Natural Read More
New Mexico Opens $5.3M Energy Efficiency Loan Program
EMNRD is accepting applications for loans to finance energy-efficiency upgrades in commercial buildings that serve a community purpose. Learn more here. Courtesy/EMNRD
EMNRD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) is accepting applications for loans to finance energy-efficiency upgrades in commercial buildings that serve a community purpose.
EMNRD received $5.3 million from the U.S. Department of Energy to create an Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund (EERLF), which offers low-interest loans ranging from $250,000 to $1 million Read More
Los Alamos Master Gardeners Association Says Thank You!
By JANINE FALESPresident
Daily Postcard: Weidemeyer’s Admiral At Reservoir Road
Daily Postcard: A Weidemeyer’s admiral spotted recently around Reservoir Road. Photo by Michael Smith
Another Weidemeyer’s admiral spotted recently around Reservoir Road. Photo by Michael Smith Read More
Posts From The Road: Coastal Views
Hills & Pastures: Lush green hillsides provide pastures for cattle near Cambria, Calif. While the area is a more rural setting with farms and ranches, the coastline and Pacific Coast Highway are just beyond the distant ridge in the photo. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Crashing Wave: A wave crashes against the rocky and rugged shores at Cambria, Calif. This closer view gives viewers an idea of the size and magnitude of the waves as they crash against the central California coastline. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos
After an Read More
Los Alamos Chamber: 2025 Business Award Winners
The 2025 business awardees include Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op, Beef & Leaf, Blue Window Bistro, The Family YMCA, Flowers by Gillian, Los Alamos Co-op Market, Los Alamos County, Los Alamos Daily Post, Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC), Samizdat Bookstore & Teahouse, and Zia Credit Union, selected after 527 votes cast by the public, gather for a group photo on stage at the pond. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The 2025 Chamber Business Awards rest on tables waiting to be presented to the winners on stage Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/Chamber
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Rainbow Towers Above Entrada Park
A rainbow spotted Wednesday towering above Entrada Park. Photo by Alexander Knobloch Read More
Santa Fe National Forest Rescinds Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) leadership decided to lift Stage 1 Fire Restrictions across the forest, effective at 8 a.m. June 6.
This decision was influenced by several factors that significantly reduced fire risk in the area.
These include:
- Consistent rainfall throughout May and into June;
- A precipitation outlook indicating above-normal levels for northern New Mexico;
- Fuel moisture levels that are wetter than average for this time of year;
- A sustained low to moderate fire danger over the past week, which is expected to continue for the next two weeks; and
- There have
Los Alamos National Laboratory: Understanding Quantum Computing’s Most Troubling Problem
In a new paper, Los Alamos scientists collect and review years of work on barren plateaus, a mathematical dead end that has plagued variational quantum computing. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
In variational quantum computing, a barren plateau represents a mathematical point from which quantum algorithms reach a dead end, stalling progress and wasting time and resources.
For the past six years, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) has led the world in trying to understand one of the most frustrating barriers that faces variational quantum computing: the barren plateau.
“Imagine a landscape Read More
Public Reminded To Leave Young Wildlife Alone
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish reminds the public not to approach, touch, attempt to move or disturb deer or antelope fawns, elk calves, bear cubs or other wild animals they may find. Courtesy/NMDGF
NMDGF News:
SANTA FE — Spring is the time of year when most wildlife babies are born. The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) reminds the public not to approach, touch, attempt to move or otherwise disturb any deer or antelope fawns, elk calves, bear cubs or other wild animals they may find.
Most young-of-the-year wildlife that people discover are simply hiding while awaiting their Read More
Daily Postcard: St. Francis’ Rose Garden In Española Valley
Daily Postcard: St. Francis’ Rose Garden viewed Friday, blooming at a small farm in the beautiful Española Valley. Photo by Liddie Martinez Read More
