Environment

County Council To Hold Public Hearing On Proposed Ordinance That Would Prohibit Feeding Wild Animals Sept. 30

by

Community encouraged to attend public hearing Tuesday, Sept. 30, on a proposed ordinance that would prohibit feeding wild animals within County limits. Courtesy/LAC 

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Council will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, on a proposed ordinance that would prohibit feeding wild animals within County limits (with an exception for songbirds and pollinators).

While feeding wildlife may feel helpful, it can actually cause problems—like attracting animals into neighborhoods, spreading disease, damaging property, and making wildlife lose their Read More

New Mexico State Parks: Free Entry And Fishing Sept. 27-28!

by

NMSPD News: 

SANTA FE — The New Mexico State Parks Division (NMSPD) and the Department of Game and Fish are offering an extra incentive for people to get outdoors this weekend.

All state parks are open for free day-use Sept. 27-28 in recognition of National Public Lands Day. The same day, state parks along the Pecos River are co-hosting the annual Pecos-to-Pecos Road and River Cleanup that brings communities in New Mexico and Texas together.

Finally, Game and Fish is marking National Hunting and Fishing Day by offering a full “free fishing weekend” on Saturday and Sunday.

“We are inviting everyone Read More

NOAA’s SWFO-L1 Observatory Heads To Orbit For Groundbreaking Mission

by

Courtesy/NOAA

NOAA News:

MERRITT ISLAND, FL — NOAA’s first satellite designed specifically for continuous, operational space weather observations – began its one-million-mile journey at 7:30 a.m. EDT, today, Sept. 24, from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It shared the ride with two other NASA systems onboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. 

The launch team confirmed that SWFO-L1 has successfully separated from the rocket and is operating under its own power.  

After approximately four months, SWFO-L1 will reach Lagrange point 1 (L1), which is approximately one million miles away from Read More

Op-Ed: New Electricity Rules Are At Odds With Climate Goals

by

By NICHOLAS THOMPSON, Ph.D.
R&D Engineer
Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos County is implementing two changes to how electricity will be billed. Both of these changes are aimed at reducing the peak grid demand, which is an important goal given how electricity demands are increasing. However, these changes can also result in higher bills for consumers and one of these changes is at odds with the County’s Climate Action Plan.

The first change is known as “Time of Use” rates. The idea here is to reduce demand as much as possible during peak usage times. In general, electricity grids need Read More

Beer Hiking Event At Bathtub Row Saturday, Sept. 27

by

COMMUNITY News:

Join us at Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op Saturday, Sept. 27, for a special beer hiking event with Kevin Holsapple, co-author of the new book, “Beer Hiking Southern Rockies.” Bathtub Row and Los Alamos are featured in a chapter of this book, which highlights 54 breweries and communities across the Four Corners States.

The event is free and open to everyone!

Here’s the plan for the day:

  • 10 a.m. – Kevin will be in the beer garden with maps and advice to help you choose a beer hike route that starts and ends right here at the brewery.
  • 11 a.m. – Join Kevin for a group-led hike. He’ll
Read More

Final White Rock Evening Farmers Market 4-7 PM Today

by

Farmers Market News:

Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District invite the public to stop by the final White Rock Evening Market of the season this evening, Sept. 24.

The market runs 4-7 p.m. at 118 N.M. 4 (across from the White Rock Visitor Center), and features local produce, handmade goods, and food vendors, including Pi-239 Pizza and baked goods.

Spend a pleasant evening outside getting to know the vendors and take home delicious prepared food, fresh fruits and vegetables, nursery plants, and artisanal jewelry.

The Los Alamos Farmers’ Market, held 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Thursdays at Ashley Read More

NM Methane Rules Slash Emissions By Half Compared To TX

by

STATE News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday announced new satellite data showing New Mexico’s methane rules cut oil and gas facility emissions in the Permian Basin by half compared to neighboring Texas. 

The findings, released during U.S. Climate Week, demonstrate significant economic and public health benefits from the state’s environmental policies. 

Nine separate satellite observations collected and aggregated during 2024-2025 across the Permian Basin, including the Delaware sub-basin, showed New Mexico’s methane intensity is Read More