Environment

A Foot Of Snow Falls At Pajarito Ski Area

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Pajarito Ski Lodge. Photo by Maire O’Neill
 
Pajarito Ski Patrol Medical Director Dr. Robert McClees, left, chats with Young Adult Patroller Ethan Aulwes. Photo by Sheila McClees
 
Pajarito Ski Area General Manager Tom Long. Photo by Mike O’Neill

By MAIRE O’NEILL
Los Alamos

Despite a challenging start to the season due to warm weather, Pajarito Mountain Ski Area is now enjoying “really good snow”, including more than a foot in the past week General Manager Tom Long said Monday.  The ski area, known for its short lift lines, friendly staff and extraordinary views, opened Read More

NWS: Winter Storm Warning Until 8 p.m. Today

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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Los Alamos area until 8 p.m. today. Today’s high is predicted to be near 36 with total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible. Tonight’s low is predicted to be around 19. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch is possible over night. Courtesy/NWS Read More

Udall Statement After Meeting With Rep. Ryan Zinke, Trump’s Nominee For Interior Secretary

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Rep. Ryan Zinke, Trump’s nominee to lead the Interior Department
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Jan. 19, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, vice chairman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee and lead Democrat on the Appropriations subcommittee overseeing the Department of the Interior budget, made the following statement after meeting one-on-one with Rep. Ryan Zinke, President-elect Trump’s nominee to lead the Interior Department:
 
“I appreciate that Congressman Zinke sat down with me today to discuss his vision for the Department of the Interior,
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Public Comment About Proposed Expansion Of Storage Capacity At WIPP Due Feb. 3

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Ribbon cutting Jan. 4 at Waste Isolation Pilot Plant. Courtesy photo
 
DOE News:
 
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and its contractor, Nuclear Waste Partnership, LLC, reopened the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) Wednesday, Jan. 4 with the disposal of two pallets of plutonium contaminated radioactive and hazardous waste that had been stored in the Waste Handling Building since 2014 into the underground salt mine.
 
Workers were required to wear personal protective equipment to protect them from radiation exposure. An official ribbon-cutting ceremony
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Los Alamos Mountaineers Continue Southern Colorado Winter Adventure Tour

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The Los Alamos Mountaineers visited Monarch for a snow sports weekend in mid-January; Purgatory and the wild country beyond is next. Photo by Shelly Wieman
 
MOUNTAINEERS News:
 
A Pajarito ski pass offers free skiing at two southern Colorado gems – Monarch and Pajarito. Having visited Monarch, the Los Alamos Mountaineers are continuing their tour of winter wonderlands just across the border, with a Feb. 2-5 visit to Purgatory, Durango and backcountry beyond. They welcome the community to join the club (easily done) and join the adventure.
 
On the long
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Fractal Show And Exploding Universe This Weekend At Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium

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PEEC News:
 
The Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium will kick off the weekend with a fascinating fractal show at 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 20.
 
At 2 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, the film Exploding Universe will take attendees on a voyage through space and discover explosive events that shaped the Universe. 
 
For more information about these and future planetarium shows, visit www.peecnature.or g/planetarium or call 505.662.0460.
 
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Trout Unlimited Applauds Expansion Of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument

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TROUT News:
 
ASHLAND, Ore. — Trout Unlimited praised President Obama’s expansion of Cascades-Siskiyou National Monument, saying this action will better protect a population of native redband trout and one of the country’s most unique ecosystems.
 
Steve Kandell, Sportsmen’s Conservation Project director for Trout Unlimited, said, “We are very pleased this expansion has included more of the Jenny Creek watershed, which will help protect supplies of clean, cold water for this stream and its rare redband trout. We greatly appreciate the recognition by President Obama, Senators
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