Daily Postcard: Otis The Cat Befriends Local Mule Deer
Daily Postcard: Otis, a handsome cat residing at a residence in White Rock has struck up a friendship with local mule deer, which stop by frequently to visit with him. Photo by DyAnne Short
Otis relaxes with his friends that visit him often at his residence in White Rock. Photo by DyAnne Short Read More
LANL Requests Approval To Perform Controlled Release Of Headspace Gas From Flanged Tritium Waste Container
A view at sunset of Los Alamos National Laboratory. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
Friday, April 4, 2025, the U.S. Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA) Los Alamos Field Office, the U.S. Department of Energy Environmental Management Los Alamos Field Office and the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) submitted a request to New Mexico Environment Department to safely perform the controlled release of headspace gas from four flanged tritium waste containers (FTWCs) at Technical Area 54, Area G at LANL.
The relevant documents are posted in the LANL Electronic Read More
Moon Tree Lands At NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
Moon tree seedling planted in the outdoor classroom at NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum. Courtesy/DCA
DCA News:
A pine seed that flew around the moon and back has set its roots at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum (NMFRHM). This Moon Tree will be unveiled to the public 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, April 11 in the under-construction outdoor classroom (formerly known as the Discovery Garden) at NMFRHM, at 4100 Dripping Springs Road in Las Cruces.
In September 2023, NMFRHM Instructional Coordinator Paul Steward applied to receive one of the seeds that traveled on the Artemis Read More
Daily Postcard: Arial The Cat Is Ready For A Close-Up!
Daily Postcard: Kyra Mackey, 12, captures a photo Monday of her family’s cat Arial. Photo by Kyra Mackey Read More
Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard Issues Statement On Federal Legislation To Protect Pecos Watershed
NMSLO News:
SANTA FE — Legislation to protect the federal lands in the Upper Pecos Watershed from future mining development was reintroduced today by U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján and Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez. On Monday, the Trump administration reversed a proposal to ban mineral development on federal lands in the Upper Pecos Watershed, which the U.S. Department of Interior had implemented last December.
The Upper Pecos Watershed is a critical resource for surrounding communities and a diverse set of stakeholders. The Greater Pecos Valley region is the ancestral home Read More
Earth Day Hike Up Oak Canyon With Jemez Historic Site
Courtesy/Jemez Historic Site
NMHS News:
Celebrate Earth Day outdoors with a guided hike from a Jemez Historic Site ranger 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturday, April 19.
A ranger at Jemez Historic Site will lead a free guided 1.5-mile hike up Oak Canyon (a.k.a. Church Canyon) in honor of Earth Day. This is a moderate hike over rough terrain. Hikers should bring water, sturdy shoes, sunscreen and a sack lunch. Rangers will identify the species of flora and fauna encountered.
Enjoy the outdoors while learning about the plants and animals that call the Jemez landscape home. Read More
Daily Postcard: Purplish Orange Sunrise Over Sangres
Daily Postcard: A purplish orange sunrise colors the sky early this morning over the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Photo by Carol A. Clark/caclark@ladailypost.com Read More
Enforcement Watch Alert: 78 Enforcement Actions Initiated; 124 Resolved In March 2025
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) released Enforcement Watch updates for the month of March 2025. The Enforcement Watch is a listing of all active and resolved enforcement cases.
Active cases involve an alleged violation of a regulation, rule, permit, license, etc. Resolved cases are those that were adjudicated in court of law or administratively resolved. The Enforcement Watch also provides tools for the public to report alleged environmental or workplace safety violations.
“Our efforts throughout the state significantly enhance the well-being of New Read More
Senators Heinrich And Hickenlooper Lead Amendment To Prevent Sale Of Public Lands
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, are leading an amendment to the Senate’s budget resolution to prevent the privatization of public lands.
The amendment comes after recent reporting about Congressional Republicans’ plans to sell public lands to fund tax breaks for billionaires.
“Public lands belong to all of us,” said Heinrich, Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Read More
Daily Postcard: Beautiful Birds Brighten Local Landscape
Daily Postcard: This bright yellow meadowlark is one of three beautifying the landscape in the late afternoon Friday at Overlook Park in White Rock. Western Meadowlarks are colorful members of the blackbird family. They are the state bird of six states and known for their ‘flute-like’ song. Photo by Richard Skolnik
Saturday’s snow brought out scores of western and mountain bluebirds at Overlook Park. This mountain bluebird looks like he is trying to keep warm in the face of Saturday morning’s cold and wind. Photo by Richard Skolnik
Recent snow brought out bluebirds in many places in White Rock, Read More
County: Tips For Living With Mule Deer Fawns
Never approach or pick up a newborn fawn—doing so dramatically decreases the probability it will survive. In almost every instance, fawns have not been abandoned but are waiting for mom to return. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County and New Mexico Game & Fish receive many phone calls from the public concerning abandoned newborn fawns. In almost every instance, the fawns have not been abandoned and are waiting for the doe to return to nurse. People who find newborn fawns should never approach or pick them up—doing so dramatically decreases the probability that fawns will survive. Read More
Posts From The Road: Death Valley, Zabriskie Point
Zabriskie View: A view toward the south from the Zabriskie Point walkway reveals a portion of the badlands in the area. The textures of the landscape and the various colors of the soil and rocks are easily visible from the walkway and viewpoint. The popular viewpoint is named in honor of Christian Zabriskie who was an executive with the Pacific Coast Borax Company more than 100 years ago. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Manly Beacon: The triangular shaped geological feature seen looking north from Zabriskie Point is the most notable feature in the badlands around the point. The stripped Read More
Daily Postcard: Beautiful Spring Tulip Wears Snow Bonnet
Daily Postcard: A beautiful tulip is spotted wearing a snow bonnet in the garden of a home Saturday morning in Pinon Trails in White Rock. Photo by Suzanne Frary Read More
Yes! In My Backyard! (YIMBY) Film Festival May 10 At SALA
COMMUNITY News:
The community is invited to attend a “joyful, family-friendly celebration of the natural world—and the inspiring local projects making Los Alamos an even better place to live, play and explore!”
The Yes! In My Backyard! (YIMBY) Film Festival, sponsored by Shimano and local businesses, features a 90-minute program of adventurous, lighthearted short films—from extreme bike stunts and trail-loving dogs to stunning environmental shorts spanning Iceland to the Amazon.
Enjoy heartwarming tales of outdoor family adventures, plus a special short film by local filmmaker Read More
Daily Postcard: Snow Falls Overnight Across Area
Daily Postcard: Snow falls overnight as shown here looking East from White Rock toward the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, as well as across Los Alamos and the surrounding area. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Geotechnical Soil Boring Activity To Occur April 9 In Support Of N.M. 4 Crossing And Multi-Use Trail Improvement Project
Map of work location. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
GeoMat Engineering and Testing will be utilizing a truck mounted drilling rig to conduct Geotechnical Soil Borings on Wednesday April 9, at two locations along the N.M. 4 Trail between Sherwood Boulevard and La Vista Drive in White Rock.
Work will occur 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and access for pedestrians and bicyclists around the drilling equipment while on the trails will be facilitated by the drilling crew.
No impact to traffic on N.M. 4 is expected as the drilling equipment will be working on the trail off the edge of the N.M. 4 roadway.
This work is in support Read More
Registration For Los Alamos County Social Services And ANFT ‘Train-The-Trainer’ Opportunity Extended To April 9
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Social Services Division is extending the deadline to April 9 to register for the new “train-the-trainer” opportunity in collaboration with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides (ANFT).
ANFT is a global leader around Forest Therapy Guided Training, a practice which draws on developing connections with nature and creating experiences centered in mindfulness, as ways to help improve physical and mental wellbeing. Increasingly, research points to the benefits of “forest bathing” as it may be commonly referred to, and the hope is to train two Read More
Op-Ed: Defunding Science, Is At Our Peril
By MARTIN LAWLER
Santa Fe
Modern medicine saved my life, what about yours? From polio to COVID vaccines to surgery at a famous medical center to our local New Mexico hospital, I owe my life to medical researchers and doctors.
Europe used to be the genesis of modern medicine: Louis Pasteur invented pasteurization and vaccines, Marie Curie discovered x-rays. Then American scientist took over. Under the leadership of President Roosevelt, the National Institute of Health (NIH) and National Science Foundation were created. Our government has funded important cancer, heart, and HIV research. Read More
Flying The Incredible Questair Venture With Will Fox April 19
Courtesy/EEA
EAA News:
Northern New Mexico Chapter 691 of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) will meet Saturday, April 19 at the Los Alamos Airport terminal, and will feature a presentation by Will Fox entitled “Flying the Incredible Questair Venture”. The meeting, open to all interested, will begin at 9:30 a.m. with coffee, pastries and informal discussion, followed by a short business meeting at 10 a.m. and the presentation beginning at 10:30 a.m.
Fox is a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) with private, commercial and airline transport certifications, and glider and seaplane Read More
Enforcement Watch Alert: 78 Enforcement Actions Initiated; 124 Enforcement Actions Resolved In March 2025
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) released Enforcement Watch updates for the month of March 2025. The Enforcement Watch is a listing of all active and resolved enforcement cases.
Active cases involve an alleged violation of a regulation, rule, permit, license, etc. Resolved cases are those that were adjudicated in court of law or administratively resolved. The Enforcement Watch also provides tools for the public to report alleged environmental or workplace safety violations.
“Our efforts throughout the state significantly enhance the well-being of New Read More
