Celebrate 25 Years With PEEC This Saturday
Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Join us from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 26, for PEEC’s 25th Anniversary Earth Day Festival.
Kick off the event with a green ribbon cutting and reading of Los Alamos County’s Earth Day Proclamation at 10 a.m.
Recycle Man will be back for more creative music using recycled objects as instruments! The Hill Stompers will play at noon! A 20 minute, mini-documentary featuring community stories will play at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1:30 p.m. in the planetarium.
Enjoy delicious snack and lunch options from Manko: Native American Fusion! Read More
City Nature Challenge Showcases New Mexico’s Biodiversity From April 25-28
NMDCA News:
Starting April 25, three New Mexico communities have a chance to participate in the City Nature Challenge by photographing wildlife in their neighborhoods. The Sandia Mountain Natural History Center (SMNHC), an environmental education center operated collaboratively by Albuquerque Public Schools and the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS), is encouraging New Mexicans to show the world how much biodiversity their state has to offer.
City Nature Challenge, which runs from Friday, April 25-Monday, April 28, is a worldwide collaborative effort to Read More
Daily Postcard: Sunset Falls Over Griffith Gym
Daily Postcard: A recent sunset falls over Griffith Gymnasium as viewed near Canyon Road. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
County Flips Switch On Community-Wide EV Charging Study
A EV charger outside the Los Alamos County Municipal Building. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Government-owned electric vehicles aren’t a novel thing in Los Alamos; nor are the stations to charge them. But what if all the vehicles owned by Los Alamos County were electric and charging stations were located throughout the County?
To answer that question, the County hired a contractor, Stantec, to help assist in a Fleet Conversion and Community-wide EV (Electric Vehicle) Charging Study that is investigating two things: Read More
TruGreen, Minor League Baseball Team Up On Partnership Designating Brand ‘Official Lawn Care Treatment Provider Of MiLB’
TruGreen executives take the field with Minor League Baseball mascots to celebrate the company’s multiyear partnership with MiLB. From left to right: Louisville Bats mascot, Christine Belknap (TruGreen Chief Human Resources Officer), Memphis Redbirds mascot, Kurt Kane (TruGreen President & Chief Executive Officer), Chattanooga Lookouts mascot, Kevin Mann (TruGreen Chief Legal Officer), and Nashville Sounds mascot. Courtesy photo
TRUGREEN News:
FRANKLIN — TruGreen®, the nation’s leading lawn care treatment provider, is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership Read More
Mountain Capital Partners Announces $15M+ In Improvements Following Record-Setting Winter
MCP News:
DURANGO — With three of its ski areas extending operations into May, winter is still going strong across many Mountain Capital Partners (MCP) mountains. The 2024/2025 season has already delivered standout moments – from record-setting season lengths and historic early openings to national accolades – and MCP is building on that success with more than $15 million in capital improvements planned across its resort properties.
“We’re proud of what our teams and communities accomplished this season, and these $15 million in projects reflect our ongoing commitment to Read More
Daily Postcard: Warblers Return To Los Alamos
Daily Postcard: Spring is in the air, and spring migration is bringing many species of warblers back to Los Alamos. Wednesday morning found this Virginia’s Warbler singing along the Reservoir Road in Los Alamos Canyon. In 1858 Dr. Anderson of the US Army was stationed in New Mexico, saw this species, and in a bit of romance named it after his wife, Virginia. Photo by Jonathan Dowell, Ph.D./@SnowyEgretPhotography Read More
Scenes From Los Alamos County Earth Day Event
From left, Bee City Los Alamos member KokHeong McNaughton and Coordinator Britton Donharl take part in Los Alamos County Earth Day festivities held Tuesday at the Municipal Building. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
From left, County Sustainability Manager Angelica Gurule and Los Alamos Sustainability Alliance member Sue Barns take part in Los Alamos County Earth Day festivities held Tuesday at the Municipal Building. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Environmental Services Manager Armando Gabaldon speaks to an attendee at Los Alamos County Earth Day event held Tuesday Read More
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Launches Nationwide Astronomy Program For Rural Schools
SMITHSONIAN News:
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) is launching a nationwide strategic investment in the future of rural education called Smithsonian Scientists Taking Astronomy to Rural Schools (STARS).
The Smithsonian STARS program will equip schools with a donated telescope, accessories such as solar lenses, ongoing teacher training, and aligned astronomy lessons designed to inspire curiosity and strengthen science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education for the nation’s approximately 9.8 million rural schoolchildren. Read More
Heinrich, Daines, Neguse, Leger Fernández Introduce Bill To Complete Continental Divide National Scenic Trail
U.S. Congressional News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, U.S. Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.), and U.S. Reps. Joe Neguse (D-Colo.) and Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) introduced their bipartisan Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act, legislation that directs the Secretaries of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Department of Interior to prioritize the completion of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDT).
Designated by Congress as part of the National Read More
Daily Postcard: Feather Clouds Drift Above White Rock
Daily Postcard: Feather clouds drift across the sky Tuesday afternoon above White Rock. As the name cirrus suggests, (which is Latin for ‘curl of hair’) cirrus clouds are thin, white, wispy strands of clouds that streak across the sky. Because cirrus clouds appear above 20,000 feet (6,096 m)—an altitude where low temperatures and low water vapor exist—they are made up of tiny ice crystals rather than water droplets. Source: ThoughtCo.com. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More
UbiQD Secures $20M In Series B Funding To Scale Quantum Dot Technology Across Industries
UbiQD Founder and CEO Hunter McDaniel marveling at the glowing quantum dots outside the company’s headquarters in Los Alamos. Courtesy/UbiQD, Inc.
UbiQD Founder and CEO Hunter McDaniel, far right, and the UbiQD team outside the company’s headquarters in Los Alamos. UbiQD is a global leader in quantum dot manufacturing and technology. Courtesy/UbiQD, Inc.
UbiQD News:
- Investment to Expand Manufacturing, Accelerate R&D, and Strengthen U.S. Leadership in Next-Generation Nano Materials
UbiQD®, a global leader in quantum dot (QD) technology, today announced the close of its $20 million Read More
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich & Rep. Chellie Pingree Lead Charge To Reach Net-Zero Emissions And Boost U.S. Agriculture
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON, D.C.—In celebration of Earth Day, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) Member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, and U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) reintroduced the Agriculture Resilience Act (ARA), comprehensive legislation that sets a bold vision for reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in the American food and agriculture sector by 2040 by expanding climate and agriculture research, and improving Read More
Community Invited To New Mexico Consortium’s ‘Cosmic Frontiers: Planets’ May 3-4 At SALA Los Alamos Event Ctr
Reminder for free community event, Cosmic Frontiers: Planets held May 3-4, hosted by the New Mexico Consortium. First come first served. Learn more at: https://cosmicfrontiers.org/ Read More
BLM Seeks Input For November 2025 Sale Of Oil And Gas Leases In New Mexico And Oklahoma
BLM News:
SANTA FE — The Bureau of Land Management New Mexico State Office yesterday opened a 30-day public comment period to receive public input on plans to include 21 oil and gas leases, totaling 8843 acres. The comment period ends May 21, 2025.
The BLM completed scoping on these parcels in March 2025 and is now seeking public comment on the parcels and the related environmental analysis. The BLM will use input from the public to help complete its review of each parcel.
Leasing is the first step in the process to develop federal oil and gas resources. Before development operations can begin, an Read More
NM Museum Of Natural History & Science To Undergo Transformative Renovation
Aerial shot of the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science. Courtesy of NMMNHS
NMMNHS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science is embarking on its first major facility renovation in decades, including a redesigned museum entrance and box office, refreshed exhibition spaces, and infrastructure improvements.
“We’re looking forward to significant enhancements at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science. Our goal is to create a more engaging and easily navigable experience for all our visitors that ensures a strong future for the Read More
Daily Postcard: Birds Gather In Cottonwoods At Overlook
Daily Postcard: A downy woodpecker perched in a cottonwood tree filled with ‘catkins’ Monday in the parking lot of the Overlook Park Raceway in White Rock. A large number of. Source on birds and cottonwood information: Cheryl Heikoop. Photo by Richard Skolnik
A Say’s phoebe perched Monday in a cottonwood tree at Overlook Park, Photo by Richard Skolnik
A mountain bluebird perched Monday in a cottonwood tree at Overlook Park. Photo by Richard Skolnik Read More
Young Artists To Explore The Universe In ‘Cosmic Frontiers At Illusions Art Gallery’ April 25 At Mesa Public Library
NMC News:
The stars are aligning for a celebration of creativity and cosmic imagination! Join us for the “Cosmic Frontiers at Illusions Art Gallery” reception, a special K-6 student art show taking place 4:30-5:30 p.m. Friday, April 25 at the Mesa Public Library.
This stellar event features planet-themed artwork created by local elementary-aged students, showcasing their unique visions of our solar system and beyond. From vibrant depictions of alien worlds to imaginative renderings of our planetary neighbors, these young artists prove that creativity has no bounds.
All participating Read More
Become A Member Of Los Amigos del Rancho Los Luceros
Los Luceros Hacienda. Courtesy photo
LLHS News:
The Los Luceros Historical Site is one of the premier cultural sites in Northern New Mexico. This Historical Site is a great place to explore and enjoy a farm property that was started in the early 1700s. It is located on the Rio Grande River in Los Luceros, north of Espanola, and is near where the earliest acequia was built in northern New Mexico. It hosts many popular events including Shearing Day (April 6), Fall Festival (Sept. 21), and Sky Fiesta (late October). Members can visit for free, waiving the normal $7 entrance fee, and have access to exclusive Read More
