Public Safety - Los Alamos Daily Post

Alcove House Unstable, Unsafe and Closed Until Further Notice

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 12, 2013

Courtesy/BNM

BANDELIER News:

The National Park Service has closed the Alcove House Site at Bandelier National monument due to concerns over the structural stability of the archeological site and exhibit.

Historic masonry repairs dating to the 1930s have developed a network of cracks. In recent days, masonry at this location has become dislodged, raising concern for visitor safety.

The National Park Service is actively engaged in planning repairs for the site.

Wednesday, April 10, staff from Bandelier’s Vanishing Treasures division was Read More

DEA Administrator’s Testimony on FY-2014 Budget Request

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 12, 2013

Michele M. Leonhart

DEA News:

DEA Administrator Michele M. Leonhart today testified before the House Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies on the FY2014 Budget request.

The text of her testimony can be found at the following link: https:////www.justice.gov/dea/pr/speeches-testimony/2013t/DEAHouseCJSWrittenTestimony41213.pdf Read More

‘Safe Chemical Act’ to Protect Americans Reintroduced

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 11, 2013

Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ), the leader in Congress on reforming the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), today reintroduced his “Safe Chemicals Act” to protect Americans from dangerous toxic chemicals that are found in everyday consumer products.

Lautenberg has been working since 2005 to reform TSCA and provide the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with the authority to protect Americans from harmful chemicals.

Testing by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found

What is the Red Flag Warning Program and What Does It Mean?

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 11, 2013

COUNTY News:

WHAT IS A RED FLAG WARNING?

A Red Flag Warning is issued by National Weather Service (NWS) to call attention to critical weather conditions that may result in extreme fire behavior.

Critical weather conditions include: sustained winds, low relative humidity, high temperatures and high fire danger. A combination of any of these conditions must occur simultaneously for three or more hours across any portion of a fire weather zone.

WHEN AND WHY IS THE RED FLAG FLYING AT CARSON NATIONAL FOREST AND OTHER AGENCIES OFFICES?

A red flag will be flown only when the NWS has issued a Red Flag Warning Read More

Rocks Fall on Main Hill Road

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 10, 2013

Traveling toward Main Hill Road. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

COUNTY News:

Traffic is moving smoothly after crews removed rocks that slid onto the Main Hill Road early this morning.

The minor rockslide occurred following Tuesday’s rain and snow and the overnight by freezing temperatures.

The rocks were piled on the shoulder … first responders say the road may have to be closed after today’s morning commute to remove the rocks. Read More