LANL: Metamaterial Flexible Sheets Could Transform Optics
Members of the metamaterials team, from left: Nathaniel K. Grady, Hou-Tong Chen, Jane E. Heyes. Courtesy/LANL
(a) Photograph of an ultrathin (72 µm thick) metamaterial sample. (b) Illustration of how the metamaterial redirects an electromagnetic wave, which would not happen for a normal thin film. The structure is not drawn to scale. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
- New design flattens bulky optical devices
New ultrathin, planar, lightweight, and broadband polarimetric photonic devices and optics could result from recent research by a team of Los Alamos National Laboratory scientists. The Read More
NMEOC/DHSEM Thompson Ridge Fire Update
NMEOC/DHSEM News:
Updated information the Thompson Ridge Fire this morning from the New Mexico Emergency Operations Center and the Dept. of Homeland Security emergency Management:
- The fire has grown to 9,394 acres.
- There is a spot fire burning just north of the fire line and is approximately 68 acres: It is lined and believed to be contained. Much of the focus will be on the spot fire today and this evening.
- The main fire has moved past the Valles Caldera HQ structures with no damage reported.
- More resource requests have been made for equipment.
- Thompson Ridge evacuation area may be lifted this
Los Alamos Rotary Named Club of the Year!
Rotary President Linda Hull holds the ‘Club of the Year’ plaque awarded to the Los Alamos Rotary Club at the annual District Conference last month in Las Cruces. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
The Rotary Club of Los Alamos brought home a carload of trophies from the recent District Conference in Las Cruces including the prestigious “Club of the Year” for 2012-2013.
“This is extremely exciting news and reflects the District’s recognition of the good work we have done throughout this Rotary year to serve in the Five Avenues Read More
Thompson Ridge Fire Grows Overnight
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Bill Knight shared this MODIS image from 1:15 a.m. today showing where the Thompson Ridge Fire has increased overnight. Courtesy photo
Thompson Ridge Fire Update – June 4 at 10:30 a.m.
Acres: 4,451 Start date: May 31, 2013
Cause: Under Investigation Location: 10 miles north of Jemez
Containment: 5 percent Fuels: Mixed conifer and Ponderosa pine
Terrain: Steep, rugged Resources: 14 crews, 32 engines, 4 water tenders, 2 dozers
Total personnel: 591 Available air support: 5 helicopters
Summary: Today firefighters again expect extreme fire behavior due to the continued warm weather, Read More
Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard Attends National Meeting in Cincinnati
Los Alamos air service to Albuquerque continues to grow in popularity and Monday’s 6:30 a.m. flight was nearly filled to capacity. On Monday’s flight was State Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, left, who took the early flight on her way to attend a national meeting in Cincinnati for legislators dealing with DOE site cleanup and other nuclear industry related issues. Garcia Richard is a member of the National Conference of State Legislators’ Nuclear Legislative Workgroup. Courtesy photo Read More
FBI Seeking Information in Kidnapping of U.S. Citizen
FBI News:
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS—Armando Fernandez, Special Agent in Charge of the San Antonio Division of Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), whose territory includes Brownsville, Texas, announced that the FBI is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the person(s) responsible for the kidnapping of Armando Torres, III in La Barranca, Tamaulipas, Mexico May 14, 2013.
As reported in the national and international news services, the FBI and Mexican law enforcement agencies have been investigating the May 14, 2013 kidnapping in La Barranca, Tamaulipas, Mexico, of U.S. citizen Read More
Thompson Ridge Fire: June 3 Evening Update
Smoke-filled sky from the Thompson Ridge Fire looking west from Los Alamos. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
NMSFW News:
Acres: 3,229; Start date: May 31, 2013; Cause: Under Investigation; Location: 10 miles north of Jemez; Containment: 5 percent; Fuels: Mixed conifer and Ponderosa pine; Terrain: Steep, rugged; Resources: 14 crews, 32 engines, 4 water tenders, 2 dozers; Total personnel: 591 Available air support: 5 helicopters.
Summary: Today like yesterday, weather was the fire story. The winds on the fire were much stronger; 15-20 mph with gusts up to 30. Our temperatures increased Read More
Thompson Ridge; Tres Lagunas Fire Updates – Morning of June 3
Thompson Ridge Fire approximately a half-mile from homes this weekend as firefighters battle the blaze with buckets of slurry dropped from the air. Photo by Ron Brown
Thompson Ridge Fire at 1:22 p.m., June 1. Photo by Ron Brown
Thompson Ridge Fire at 5:45 p.m., May 31. Photo by Ron Brown
Thompson Ridge Fire at 9 p.m., June 2 approximately a half-mile from homes. Photo by Ron Brown
Staff Report
THOMPSON RIDGE FIRE UPDATE
June 3, 2013 9 a.m.
Acres: 2,229
Start date: May 31, 2013
Cause: Under Investigation
Location: 10 miles north of Jemez
Containment: 5 percent
Fuels: Mixed conifer and Ponderosa pine Read More
Updates on Thompson Ridge, Tres Lagunas and Calf Fires
Panoramic view of the Thompson Ridge Fire taken at 3:30 p.m. today east of Redondo. Photo by Brian McCool
Helicopters get water from Fenton Lake at 3 p.m. today. Photo by Brian McCool
Staff Report
- Time/Date Reported: May 31, 2013, 2:40 p.m.
- Location: 8 miles northeast of Jemez Springs near La Cueva
- Legal Description: T19N, R3E, Sec 9
- Cause: Human, downed power line
- Fuels: Grass, Ponderosa Pine, Brush, Mixed Conifer
- Size: Approximately 1,200 acres
- Percent Contained: 0
- Resources Committed: 4 Type 1 Interagency Hotshot Crews, 1 Type 1 Helicopters, 1 Type 3 Helicopter, 9 engines
Thompson Ridge Fire Burning Valles Caldera Land West of Redondo Peak
Taken a short time ago today above La Cueva facing east, the Thompson Ridge Fire is burning on Valles Caldera National Preserve land west of Redondo Peak. Fire crews report that the terrain is difficult to work in. Weather is not posing a major problem today because so far the winds are light and blowing from the south. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com. Read More
