Friday’s Record Storm Event – Thoughts, Historical Wind Data
Courtesy photo
ALBUQUERQUE – I was at the office during Friday’s severe wind/flash flood event working the aviation/fire weather desk and it was arguably the most surreal moment of my career not related to wildfire.
Given the number of large outdoor events that were underway, it’s truly remarkable that there were no fatalities. The scenes at the zoo and Isleta Amphitheater were truly disheartening; scenes that, through our strong partnerships and continued outreach/communication Read More
Cone Zone: Week of July 28
COUNTY News:
Road Construction Update
Public Works Projects:
For more information about the projects listed below, please e-mail lacpw@lacnm.us, call
662-8150, or visit the “Projects” link at www.losalamosnm.us. Please slow down and use caution as you travel through these construction areas.
Reminder: There have been a number of lightning strikes causing traffic signal outages in our region. If you approach a traffic signal with none of the signal lights working, you are required to STOP as if it was a 4-way or all-way STOP controlled intersection. Be extremely cautious when approaching Read More
Frijoles Canyon Expected to Re-Open After Flood Event
Bandelier’s Entrance Road is covered in mud. Photo by Luke Gommermann/NPS
Mud and debris flow into parking lot. Photo by Luke Gommermann/NPS
BNM News:
Around 11:45 p.m. Thursday, July 25, law enforcement rangers began receiving warnings that heavy rains would soon cause flooding in Frijoles Canyon at Bandelier National Monument.
“Staff drove down into the canyon to make sure protection was in place including closing a gate that protects Bandelier’s Visitor Center from high water, “Chief Ranger Tom Betts said.
By 12:30 a.m., staff observed water flowing into the canyon Read More
Lightning Strikes Tree in White Rock
Los Alamos Resident Awarded 2013 Harvard Stem Cell Institute Internship
Limited Access to Fuller Lodge Begins Aug. 1
A portable construction office is installed near Fuller Lodge during the upgrades project underway. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost com
COUNTY News:
The main portion of Fuller Lodge will be closed to the general public Aug. 1 through Sept. 30 to allow for extensive work to occur in, under and above the Pajarito Room.
The North Wing (Historical Society) and South Wing (Art Center and classes) and the first floor of the West Wing will remain open.
Entry will be allowed into the main lobby of Fuller Lodge and the North Wing. The Pajarito Room and all of the second floor meeting rooms in the main Read More
Governor Celebrates LANL’s 70th Anniversary Today
Gov. Susana Martinez
LANL News:
Gov. Susana Martinez will help celebrate Los Alamos National Laboratory’s 70th Anniversary with lab employees, their families and retirees.
Tours will be offered to more than a dozen of the laboratory’s unique facilities and a picnic event will feature several musical groups.
What: Celebration of the 70th Anniversary of Los Alamos National Laboratory
Who: Gov. Susana Martinez, LANL employees, families, retirees
Where: Los Alamos High School, Football Field, 1300 Diamond Dr.
When: Saturday, Read More
Hygea Health Bite: 6 Tips to a Sexy Healthy Body
Hygea Health Bite: 6 Tips to a Sexy Healthy BodyOur relationship with food is easily the most intimate one we have. Sound crazy? Think about it, the food you ingest becomes your body parts – making up our blood, brain, lungs, and every other part of us.
Providing your body with the building blocks it needs means that you’re going to feel FABULOUS – looking FANTASTIC is also a welcomed side effect. Nothing is sexier than a healthy body and here are six tips to get you started.
Eat Your Colors – We have to thank Mother Nature for color-coding our nutrients for us. Phytonutrients (“phyto” Read More
Community Attends New Exhibits at Bradbury Science Museum Friday Night
A crowd turns out for the Friday night grand opening of the Nanotechnology and Algae Biofuels exhibits at the Bradbury Science Museum. Photo by Katy Korkos Read More
High Tea and Fashion Show Aug. 17
Emcee Jeff Favorite assists two models during the 2012 House of Hope and Trinity Builders High Tea and Fashion Show Fashion Show. Courtesy/photo
Martha Hawkins models a pantsuit for travel or the office. Courtesy/photo
COMMUNITY News:
The House of Hope and Trinity Builders house-building mission teams are preparing for their fourth annual fund raising event—the High Tea and Fashion Show to benefit their mission trips this fall.
This year’s Tea and Fashion Show event will start promptly at 2:30 pm, Saturday, Aug. 17, in Kelly Hall at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, 3900 Trinity Read More
PEEC Sponsors Story Walk
Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) continues its Summer Family Evenings series with a unique program combining two favorite summer activities, reading and nature walks.
This collaboration between PEEC and the Los Alamos County Library System is 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6.
The StoryWalk® Project is a national program created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vt., and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle and Pedestrian Coalition and the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. PEEC has adopted this fun and unique concept for its final Summer Family Read More
Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview: July 26
Sponsored by www.fyila.com
Summer Concert Series – Big Sandy and his Fly-Rite Boys 7 p.m. Friday, July 26 at Ashley Pond
Grand Opening: Nanotechnology & Algae Biofuels 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 26 at Bradbury Science Museum
The evening will be filled with talks and demonstrations in celebration of the museum’s grand opening of two new exhibits on Nanotechnology and Algae Biofuels.
National History Day & Empty Bowl Painting 4-8 p.m. Friday, July 26 at Los Alamos Historical Museum (1050 Bathtub Row)
Beneficial Insects for Your Greenhouse and Garden 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27 at Read More
Easy Event Recycling
By SARAH PIERPONTEvent Recycling
Whether you’re hosting a backyard summer barbeque or planning a big community event, recycling is an easy way to create a greener event and an opportunity to teach guests about the importance of recycling.
The average American generates 4.4 pounds of waste per day and 80 percent of this is recyclable (US EPA). In most communities, you can recycle many household items generated at special events, such as paper, cardboard, tin cans, plastic bottles #1 and #2 and aluminum cans.
Reduce & Reuse First
The first Read More
Los Alamos County Council to Vote on Resolution Supporting Mil Levy Campaign
UNM-LA News:
The Los Alamos County Council is scheduled to vote on a resolution during today’s Council meeting supporting the upcoming mil levy election being put before Los Alamos
County voters Sept. 17.
The money generated by the 2-mil increase will be used to fund programs at The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA). If passed, this would mean the first operational increase since the branch campus was formed in 1980.
According to the resolution, Council recognizes the importance education has played in the long-term success of the Los Alamos community and the achievements Read More
Van Allen Probes Pinpoint Driver of Speeding Electrons
Artist’s rendering of a mechanism within the Van Allen radiation belts that can accelerate electrons to satellite-killing energies. Courtesy/LANLLANL News:
Researchers believe they have solved a lingering mystery about how electrons within Earth’s radiation belt can suddenly become energetic enough to kill orbiting satellites. Thanks to data gathered from an intrepid pair of NASA probes roaming the harsh space environment within the Van Allen radiation belts, scientists have identified an internal electron accelerator operating within the belts.
“For years we thought the
Public Invited to LANL Student Symposium
LANL News:
This year’s LANL Student Symposium, “Championing Scientific Careers,” is July 26-27 at the Los Alamos High School campus.
The Symposium provides a unique opportunity for students to present their research. The intent of the Symposium is to broaden students’ expertise and prepare them for careers in science and nontechnical fields. This is an excellent forum for students to network and make professional contacts.
Los Alamos National Laboratory Student Programs Office invites all Los Alamos community members to attend.
For information, visit https:////www.lanl.gov/careers/career-options/student-internships/symposium/index.php Read More
How the Hen House Turns: Dogs As Bird-Sitters
How the Hen House Turns Dogs As Bird-Sitters
When our first chickens arrived in a cardboard box 40 years ago, including Peeper’s mom Peeky, we had already adopted Poncho.
As a “Santa Fe Shepherd,” his instincts were just about right. He helped us herd the chickens back into the pen for the night. (Chickens don’t herd, but that’s another story.)
We didn’t try to train Poncho as a sheepdog, but we did train DeeDee and Scooter, pointer-heeler shelter dogs we adopted after the 2000 fire in Los Alamos. They were natural Read More
Sixteen Athletes Qualify for State Games
Los Alamos Senior Olympians who competed in the State Games, front row from left, Jackie Peckham, Dave Delanoy, Inez Ross (the dummy) and Susan Krohn. Back row from left, Ernie Bryant, Ann ReVelle, Abel Castillo, Bob Weeks, Cy Jakubowski and Ted Williams. Not present: Richard Thompson, Jr., and Timothy Johnson.Senior Olympics News:
Local qualifiers include (* indicates an athlete who went on to the State Games):
Mary Billen (road race and track); Ernie Bryant* (pickleball); Margie Candler (airgun); Abel Castillo* (horseshoes, rec events, shuffleboard, table tennis); Dave Delanoy* Read More
Star Gaze at Dark Night Aug. 3
PA News:
The Pajarito Astronomers will hold a County-sponsored Dark Night at 8:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3 at Spirio Soccer Field in Overlook Park.
Weather permitting, the public is invited to come out, wander among the telescopes and star gaze. The planets Venus, Saturn, Neptune and Uranus will be visible. There will be a tour of the summer constellations, and there will be telescope views of double stars, star clusters, nebulae and galaxies.
The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Viewing will end before midnight. Call Steve Becker, 662-3252 for information. Read More
Splash n Dash Draws More Than 100 Athletes
Swimmers take part in Splash n Dash. Courtesy photoTRIATOMICS News:
More than 100 athletes participated in Splash n Dash Wednesday.
There is one more Splash n Dash Aug. 7 and there will be prizes for anyone who participates in three or more of the events.
Splash n Dash events are free and open to ages six and up. There are three courses this year: a 400M swim and 5K run, a 200M swim and 3K run, and for athletes ages 6 to 12, a 100M swim and 1.3 mile run.
For more photos, visit www.facebook.com/Triatomics. For more information about the Splash n Dash, visit www.triatomics.org Read More
