Easter Egg Tree Spotted In Pinon Trails Neighborhood
An Easter egg tree is spotted blooming Saturday afternoon in the Pinon Trails neighborhood in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Cark/ladailypost.com Read More
Daily Postcard: Full Moon Hides Behind Clouds Above LAHS
Daily Postcard: Full moon hides behind clouds Saturday above Los Alamos High School. Photo by DW Decker Read More
Posts From The Road: Dantes View And Artists Drive At Death Valley National Park
Artists Palette: Artists Palette is the star viewpoint on the nine mile Artists Drive area of Death Valley National Park. This view features some of the most colorful rock formations within the national park. The formations are a result of volcanic activity millions of years ago and the array of colors are caused by oxidation of the various minerals found in the rocks. A scale of the scene is seen by two groups of visitors who are located near the center of the photo who were getting a closer view of the rock formations and colors in the area from a ridge line of white rock. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com Read More
Pink Moon And Star Trails Dash Across White Rock Sky
Pink Moon and star trails viewed early Saturday morning above White Rock. ‘While the name ‘Pink Moon’ might suggest a rosy-colored moon, the reality is a bit less magical. The name comes from the early spring bloom of a wildflower native to eastern North America: Phlox subulata, commonly known as creeping phlox or moss phlox. This flower, often called ‘moss pink’ was in full bloom around April’s full moon. Source: www.almanac.com. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More
Daily Postcard: Pasque Flowers Blooming In Bayo Canyon
Daily Postcard: Beautiful pasque flowers are spotted blooming Saturday morning in Bayo Canyon.The name refers to the plant’s spring blooming period, coinciding with the Easter season in many cultures and the French word for Easter is ‘Pâques’. Photo by Richard HughesLos Alamos Chemist Jeffrey Pietryga Named AAAS Fellow
AAAS Fellow Jeffrey Pietryga
LANL News:
Los Alamos National Laboratory scientist Jeffrey Pietryga has been named a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Members of the world’s largest professional society — scientists, engineers and innovators from across disciplines — are named fellows in recognition of their lifetime efforts to advance science or its applications.
A longtime chemist at the Laboratory, Pietryga was recognized by the AAAS “for formative contributions to the synthetic chemistry of advanced nanocrystal quantum dots,” as well as “enthusiastic Read More
Free Events Added To ‘Cosmic Frontiers 2025: Planets’
NMC News:
The New Mexico Consortium (NMC) is hosting Cosmic Frontiers 2025: Planets, May 3-4 at SALA Los Alamos Event Center. Cosmic Frontiers will bring together top planetary scientists and astronomers for groundbreaking discussions.
Three scientific sessions will feature the topics:
- Our Solar System;
- Exoplanets; and
- Methodology to Study Planets.
In addition to the main scientific sessions at SALA, there will be a variety of free public events throughout the weekend to allow the community to get involved and explore the wonders of space.
“We’re excited to not only bring the main Cosmic Read More
Temporary Trail Closure: Eastern Canyon Rim Trailhead
Map depicting temporary trail closure area of Canyon Rim Trail. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Access to the Canyon Rim Trail from the Eastern trailhead, extending 0.5 miles, will be temporarily closed beginning Tuesday, April 15 for culvert installation.
The work is expected to be completed within one day. During the closure, trail users are encouraged to access the Canyon Rim Trail from the Western trailheads.
The County apologizes for any inconvenience and appreciates the community’s understanding as this project is completed to enhance the overall trail experience.
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Daily Postcard: Rare Northern Wheatear In New Mexico
Daily Postcard: A rare Northern Wheatear found April 6-7 at a golf course near Belen. These birds breed from eastern Labrador, across northern Europe and Asia, and into western Alaska. They all then migrate to Africa for the winter. Except for this male anyway, which ended up in New Mexico. This is only the second time a Northern Wheatear has been recorded in New Mexico. It was originally found Sunday morning by Billy Medley. Northern Wheatears show off some pizzazz when they take flight. They forage for insects on the ground in meadows, grazed pastures and tundra, and perch and sing from prominent Read More
SaxAtomix Spring Concert At Betty Ehart April 15
The SaxAtomix includes Bryan Fearey, Wendy Keffeler, Adolfo Meana, Joyce Guzik and Paul Lewis. Courtesy/SaxAtomix
COMMUNITY News:
The SaxAtomix will be presenting a Spring lunch time concert starting at noon on Tax Day, Tuesday April 15 at the Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center.
The program will feature a mix of music, including Taxman; Money, Money; If I Were A Rich Man; April in Paris and more.
Admission is free. To reserve a noontime meal, contact the Senior Center at https://larso.org/meal-services or 505.662.8920 before 9 a.m. April 15.
The SaxAtomix are an amateur saxophone quintet Read More
Los Alamos Master Gardeners To Sponsor An Evening With The Tomato Lady At Fuller Lodge Thursday May 1
Santa Fe Extension Gardener Jannine Cabossel aka The Tomato Lady. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos Master Gardeners News:
The Los Alamos Master Gardeners are sponsoring Santa Fe Extension Gardener Jannine Cabossel aka The Tomato Lady, in an evening program to tackle the question “How do I raise vegetables in this environment?”
There is no charge for this public program, which is 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, May 1 at Fuller Lodge.
Cabossel has been raising veggies and flowers in her 4,000 sq. ft. organic Artisan Garden in Santa Fe for more than 25 years. She is well experienced with the local short growing Read More
Los Alamos Geological Society To Meet April 15
LAGS News:
Los Alamos County Environmental Services To Close April 16 For Employee Training And Facility Maintenance
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Environmental Services will be closed Wednesday, April 16, for employee development, safety training, certification compliance, and facility maintenance. This includes operations at the Eco Station and the White Rock Overlook Convenience Center. Trash, yard waste, and recycling collection services will also be suspended. Collection services for those impacted will be provided Thursday, April 17.
Environmental Services will hold one training and certification day per quarter to ensure all employees remain compliant. The quarterly closure is to minimize Read More
Daily Postcard: Pika Rests Among Talus Slopes At VCNP
Daily Postcard: A pika rests among rocky talus slopes at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Courtesy/NPS Read More
New Documents Added To LANL Electronic Reading Room
LANL News:
Per regulatory requirements, the following documents have been added to the Los Alamos National Laboratory Electronic Reading Room.
The document(s) have been submitted to fulfill one or more requirements of the Los Alamos National Laboratory.
- Notification of Planned Start of a Temporary Authorization Request Waste Management Activity, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Hazardous Waste Facility Permit, EPA ID# NM0890010515
- Notification of Planned Start of a Radiological Air Emissions Point Source: Remediation of Flanged Tritium Waste Containers (FTWC) at TA-54
Governor Signs Into Law Increase To Top Oil And Gas Royalty Rate On New Mexico’s Best State Lands
Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard pushed for legislation to increase the top royalty rate offered for new oil and gas development on the best state lands will be signed into law today by the governor. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
STATE News:
- Offering market rate for premium tracts would generate over a billion dollars in additional value for public schools, universities and hospitals
SANTA FE – Legislation pushed by New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard to increase the top royalty rate offered for new oil and gas development on the best state Read More
Local Climate Advocates Invite You To Celebrate Earth Day In Los Alamos
CCLNM News:
Northern New Mexico’s local climate advocates are excited to see you at the Los Alamos County Earth Day Festival 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday, April 22, and the PEEC Earth Day Festival 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 26, in Los Alamos.
Citizens’ Climate Lobby is a nonpartisan, grassroots climate advocacy organization that works within our communities and Congress to get good climate laws passed. We train and support our volunteers to build relationships with elected officials, the media, and their local community. This Earth Month, our chapter members are out tabling around the Read More
Taos Watercolor Society Announces Spring/Summer Show At The Historic Taos Inn
TWS News:
The Taos Watercolor Society (TWS) is pleased to announce a Spring/Summer group show at The Historic Taos Inn, beginning April 13, 2025 through Sept. 30, 2025. TWS is thrilled to be showcasing their talented artists at this historic venue.
A free reception will be held from 4–6 p.m., April 25, in the Library Room off of the bar at the Taos Inn.
Artists participating include Signature members Lonnie Shan, Karen McCurtain Blair, Cher McMacken, Marilyn Price Reinbolt, Allegra Sleep, Jinx Wright and Linda Grams-Henderson.
In addition, active members of TWS showing are: Jo Fortier, Nancy Read More
Purgatory Resort Announces New Chairlift And Ski Trails
Major lift and terrain expansion coming for 2025–26 winter season at Purgatory Resort. Courtesy/Purgatory Resort
PURGATORY News:
DURANGO — Purgatory Resort has announced a major capital improvement project for this summer, including the construction of the new Gelande triple chairlift and development of up to five new trails and trail connectors. Scheduled to debut for the 2025–26 winter season, the project will expand frontside terrain and enhance skier access to the top of the mountain, independent of the Columbine and Village base areas.
The fixed-grip triple chairlift, manufactured Read More
Taos ‘Pueblo Vault’ Project Celebrates Milestone
TAOS News:
TAOS — The long-awaited Pueblo Wastewater Metering Vault (“Pueblo Vault”) infrastructure project has come to fruition through collaboration between the Town of Taos and Taos Pueblo and the renewal of the joint wastewater service “Interconnection Agreement,” led by Town of Taos Mayor Pascualito Maestas and former Taos Pueblo Governor Gary Lujan.
To commemorate this achievement, a groundbreaking ceremony will be held for the installation of the “Pueblo Vault” at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 16, at the end of Cohn Lane off Paseo del Pueblo Norte.
The Interconnection Agreement, first Read More
