Connect And Learn How Indigenous-Led Land Management Can Help With Climate Crisis At Jemez Historic Site May 17
A scene of the landscape in the Jemez Mountain region. CourtesyNMDCA
NMDCA News:
Jemez Historic Site welcomes the community to join in a conversation, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 17, about Indigenous-led land management collaborations with Ranger Casey and presenter Miguel Santistevan.
Ranger Casey and guest presenter Santistevan will discuss Indigenous and generational cultural-based land management. Santistevan is involved in a variety of activities related to the conservation of traditional agriculture and the relationship to land, water, and culture.
These collaborations Read More
Public Workshop To Shape County Fleet And EV Charging Infrastructure In-Person & Virtually Today!
NNSA Announces Intent To Prepare Programmatic EIS For Plutonium Pit Production, Hold Public Scoping Meetings
NNSA News:
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has announced its intent to initiate a National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) programmatic environmental impact statement (PEIS) process to ensure NEPA compliance for the production of plutonium pits for NNSA’s Stockpile Stewardship and Management Program.
The PEIS will evaluate the programmatic environmental impacts of producing pits at the Congressionally mandated rate (and potentially other reasonable rates) using various single site and multi-site alternatives; associated activities at other NNSA Read More
Coexisting With Cougars: Protecting Wildlife While Reducing Conflicts
A handsome cougar appears on the prowl, perhaps searching for dinner. Photo by Hari Viswanathan.
PEEC News:
Mountain lions are secretive and rarely seen, but are an important part of the local ecosystem. Los Alamos sits on the edge of prime mountain lion habitat, and as more people live, work, and explore the outdoors, occasional wildlife encounters may happen.
Fortunately, mountain lions go to great lengths to avoid people.
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will present an engaging and family-friendly talk during which Bandelier National Monument Natural Resources Read More
Daily Postcard: Black Mesa Shines Under Evening Light
Daily Postcard: Black Mesa in the beautiful Española Basin shines in all its glory, bathed in dramatic lighting on the evening of May 5, as viewed from the end of Los Pueblos Street in Los Alamos. Photo by Ann Greene Read More
County Environmental Sustainability Board To Meet May 15
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Environmental Sustainability Board is scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
This meeting is open to the public in person, and for convenience, the following Zoom meeting link and/or telephone call-in numbers may be used for public viewing and participation:
Please click this URL to join. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85656951187 or one tap mobile:
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How Los Alamos National Laboratory Helped Bring Hydrogen Power To Northern New Mexico
Rendering of components at the planned Kit Carson Electric microgrid project. Image by Kore Power/Courtesy KCEC.
LANL News:
- When a small electric cooperative needed assistance getting its new energy product off the ground, Los Alamos National Laboratory was there to help
When the Kit Carson Electric Cooperative (KCEC) was granted a federal award to build a hydrogen microgrid — the first of its kind in the nation — the small Northern New Mexico utility won widespread praise.
Awarded in January, the funds will help the electrical co-op serve its 30,000 customers around Questa, New Mexico, with Read More
Posts From The Road: Peggy Sue’s Diner
Peggy Sue’s Diner: Once you spot Peggy Sue’s Diner in Yermo, Calif., you will always recognize it. The large Peggy Sue’s Diner lettering on the building and the colorful facade and entrance to the building set the stage for what is inside. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Barstools and Tables: This small room in Peggy Sue’s Diner featuring the diner bar and bar stools along with a few booths was the original diner. Once open it did not take the owners long to begin enlarging the facility. Today the restaurant has almost 10,000 square feet of space. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
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PEEC Seeks Electric Vehicle Owners For 2025 ScienceFest
PEEC is seeking electric vehicle owners to participate in the 2025 ScienceFest. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) announces the return of its Electric Vehicle Show during Los Alamos ScienceFest, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 21 in downtown Los Alamos.
Admission is free and the exact location is to be determined. Stay tuned for more details.
PEEC is seeking electric vehicle owners to feature their vehicles and share their experiences with the community. Those interested in participating should visit bit.ly/EVSignUp2025.
This event is part of Read More
Daily Postcard: Beautiful View From Anderson Overlook
Daily Postcard: Beautiful view Thursday morning from Anderson Overlook. Photo by Ron Roybal Read More
Los Alamos Business Owners Host Fundraiser To Support Sea Turtle Conservation In Costa Rica
The community is invited to learn about the significance of Ostional as a nesting site for sea turtles during a fundraising event 6 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at SALA. Courtesy photo
The community is invited to learn about the significance of Ostional as a nesting site for sea turtles during a fundraising event 6 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at SALA. Courtesy photo
Conservation News:
Los Alamos business owners Carolyn Cowan of L.A. Bootery and Mesa Top Games & Toys and Allan Saenz of LA Net and SALA Event Center are hosting a fundraising event to support sea turtle conservation efforts in Ostional, Costa Read More
NMED Hosting Climate Action Plan Public Conversations
NMED News:
SANTA FE — During public meetings scheduled for May and June, New Mexicans will have an opportunity to meet virtually with representatives from the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department and provide public input on New Mexico’s Climate Action Plan.
The Climate Action Plan, or CAP, expected to be completed by December 2025, will provide a roadmap to meet New Mexico’s climate pollution reduction targets, and aims to ensure a healthy, secure, and prosperous future for all New Mexicans.
During in-person community meetings Read More
Bear Trouble
Scene this morning from bear overnight dismantling an unsecured trash can at a local playlot. Courtesy/Katie Bruell
By KATIE BRUELL
Los Alamos
Dear Los Alamos County,
Have you heard the phrase, “a fed bear is a dead bear?” I’m guessing yes, which is why I don’t understand how you persist in attracting the bears out of the canyon into our playlots with unsecured trash.
We citizens are doing our part by getting bear safe trash cans, keeping our trash inside our garages (if we have them) not feeding our pets outside, and doing all the other things your utility bill inserts ask us to. But it doesn’t matter Read More
Los Alamos County Eco Station Services Halted Several Hours Following Radiation Detection Alert Monday May 5
Scene at the Los Alamos County Eco Station Monday afternoon at 3701 East Jemez Road following a Radiation Portal Detector alert after which LAFD and LANL were called to investigate. Courtesy/LAC
LAFD and LANL respond to the scene of a Radiation Portal Detector alert Monday afternoon at the Los Alamos County Eco Station at 3701 East Jemez Road. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Eco Station services were suspended at approximately 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 5, for the remainder of the day, when the Radiation Portal Detectors alerted Environmental Services staff to potential radioactive Read More
County 2025 Bike To Work Event Scheduled For May 15
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Public Works Department, along with the Transportation Board and Community Services Department, invites residents to participate in the “Bike to Work” event Thursday, May 15.
Cyclists are encouraged to visit the Energizer Station, 7-9 a.m. at the northwest corner of Diamond Drive and Canyon Road. Here, participants can enjoy refreshments, snacks and receive bike-related giveaways.
According to the League of American Bicyclists, nearly 40 percent of all trips in the U.S. are less than two miles, highlighting that biking is a practical and enjoyable mode Read More
Daily Postcard: Solitary Sandpiper Spotted In White Rock
Daily Postcard: This Solitary Sandpiper was seen May 2 at the pond behind the Water Treatment Plant in White Rock. According to All About Birds and the Audubon Society, these birds are robin-sized. They are also long distance migrants, breeding in Canada and Alaska but migrating, sometimes through parts of New Mexico, almost always to Central and South America and the Caribbean. Apparently, they migrate alone and mostly at night. They nest in bogs in arctic regions called ‘muskegs’. Photo by Richard Skolnik Read More
PEEC Thanks Community For Celebrating 25th Anniversary And 2025 Earth Day Festival
Scenes at PEEC’s 25th anniversary and 25th Anniversary Earth Day Festival. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) extends heartfelt thanks to the community for celebrating 25 years throughout the month of April—and especially at the 25th Anniversary Earth Day Festival Saturday, April 26. Over 1,800 people joined for the festivities, making it one of PEEC’s most well-attended events!
This year’s Earth Day celebration was a special milestone, kicking off with a 25th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and official proclamation in partnership with Read More
Los Alamos Utilities Department Discusses New ‘Power Safety Power Shutoff’ Program To Minimize Risk Of Wildfires Caused At Powerlines
COUNTY News:
To minimize the risk of wildfires caused at powerlines, the Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) has implemented a program for its electric customers called Power Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS).
While electric customers in Los Alamos are not PNM customers, the electricity that the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) delivers to Los Alamos enters the local system through PNM’s electric transmission lines.
DPU Power System Supervisor Nick Nelson wants to educate the community about PSPS and whether or not they might indirectly impact DPU customers.
“It’s possible Read More
EDD Awards $2.3 Million To Improve Outdoor Access NM
Backcountry Horsemen Gila Chapter volunteer works to restore a fire damaged trail. Courtesy photo
Volunteers plant native species at Insights Science Discovery’s DinoTracks in Sunland Park. Courtesy photo
EDD News:
SANTA FE — Thursday, the New Mexico Economic Development Department announced $2.3 million in grants were awarded to improve access to the outdoors and boost economic opportunity across 14 counties.
EDD’s Outdoor Recreation Division is closing out FY25 with a fourth and final round of Trails+ Grant funding that will create an estimated 169 jobs and support a diverse Read More
Daily Postcard: Beautiful Cloud Hovers Above Aster Street
Daily Postcard: Beautiful cloud hovers Thursday above Aster Street in the Pinon Trails neighborhood in White Rock. Photo by Katy Korkos
Daily Postcard: Another view of the beautiful cloud hovering Thursday above Aster Street with the Moon high in the sky. Photo by Katy Korkos
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