Environment

New Mexico’s Bees – Abundant, Beautiful, And Overlooked – Nature Center Talk Dec. 6

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Dr. Olivia Carril

 
PEEC News:
 
Few people know that close to 4,000 species of bees can be found in North America, and that is only one intriguing aspect of these diverse insects.
 
At 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, Dr. Olivia Carril will reveal the complexities of bees, how to attract them, and ways to identify these small, fascinating insects. This is a free talk at the Los Alamos Nature Center.
 
Bees provide an essential ecosystem service in their role as pollinators, yet few know that that there are roughly 1,000 species of bees in New Mexico. They include specialists, ones
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Gallinas Watershed Prescribed Burn Continues On Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District

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SFNF News:
 
SANTA FE ― Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest plan to continue the Gallinas Watershed prescribed burn next week, focusing on a 180-acre block in the Las Dispensas area and a 1,120-acre unit on Johnson Mesa. 
 
Ignitions may begin Monday, Dec. 5, if conditions, including fuel moisture levels, air quality and weather forecasts, are favorable and may continue through Thursday, Dec. 8.
 
The Gallinas Watershed, located approximately 20 miles northwest of Las Vegas, NM, is a priority for forest restoration, including prescribed
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Public Meeting Notice: Replacement Wastewater Treatment Plant In White Rock

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

White Rock, New Mexico

Los Alamos County White Rock Water Resource Recovery Facility Project

Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Time: 4:00 – 7:00pm

Place: White Rock Branch Library, 10 Sherwood Blvd., White Rock, NM 87544

Agenda: 4:00 – 4:30pm – Open House

4:30 – 5:30pm – Presentation

5:30 – 6:30pm – Question and answer session

Purpose: Los Alamos County is in the process of rehabilitating and replacing the existing White Rock Water Resource Recovery Facility. The project is proposed to begin design in early 2017. Several alternative methods are under consideration Read More

Ski Season Opens On Pajarito Mountain Saturday!

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Pajarito Mountain making snow Nov. 30. Courtesy photo
 
PM News:
 
Pajarito Mountain kicks off ski season this Saturday, Dec. 3 with top-to-bottom skiing and snowboarding on the Aspen Lift with access to Bruce’s Boulevard, and Lone Spruce. Additional terrain may be available as conditions permit, including beginner terrain.
 
“Pajarito picked up eight inches of fresh snow with this latest storm and our snowmaking team has been very productive with our snowmaking efforts recently so we’ll open with top-to-bottom skiing,” stated Tom Long, general manager
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Jemez Ranger District Conducts Thompson Ridge Prescribed Burn

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SFNF News:
 
SANTA FE ― Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest are conducting the previously announced Thompson Ridge prescribed pile burn on the Jemez Ranger District.  
 
Conditions, including fuel moisture levels, air quality and weather forecasts, are favorable to complete the burn. The 40-acre treatment area is north of the community of Thompson Ridge off of Forest Road 106. 
 
Prescribed fires are one of the most effective tools available to resource managers for restoring fire-adapted ecosystems. These
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‘Fix-It Friday’ At Los Alamos Makers 6 p.m. Dec. 2

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Courtesy photo

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By Prisca Tiassé Yoder, PhD
www.biodidact.net

What if we fixed, re-purposed or donated our “stuff” instead of throwing it away?

Who’s got time for that, right?

Fixing, re-purposing and even donating can be an investment in time AND money. Sometimes it’s just easier to trash it…But where does it all go? Well, that is probably a loaded question.

What are the options currently available to consumers? Besides municipal recycling facilities, some grassroots efforts like “Freecycle.org” and local “Buy Nothing” Read More

School Delays, Cancellation, Early Dismissals

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LAPS News:
 
Los Alamos Public Schools has issued the following message to help prepare for the winter of 2016-17:
 
Communications
  • The decision to close school or delay the start of school will usually be made by 5:30 a.m.;
  • Official announcements will be made via the media, district web page, LAPS School Messenger, the school district’s information line (505.663.2223), and each individual school line;
  • LAPS will be coordinating with LANL and the County on all decisions about a delayed start, cancellation or early dismissal;
  • In general, if the Lab is on a delay, school opening
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Eastern New Mexico Businesses Receive Energy Efficiency Funds

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USDA News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― USDA Rural Development State Director Terry Brunner announced today two grants to Eastern New Mexico businesses to help improve their energy efficiency. 

Highland Dairy in Clovis, NM received a grant of $16,522 for the purchase and installation a chiller with heat recovery for their dairy. The chiller is expected to save 441,013 kWh which would power the equivalent of 40 homes. 

Russell’s Endee Truck & Travel Center, LLC in San Jon, NM received a grant of $18,810 for the replacement of existing equipment towards more energy efficient Read More

Los Alamos Geological Society’s 2016 Earth Treasure Show At Masonic Lodge Dec. 3-4

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Participants at the 2014 Earth Treasure Show check out many varieties of rocks, minerals and other pieces on sale at the Masonic Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
 
LAGS News:
 
The Los Alamos Geological Society is hosting the 48th edition of the Earth Treasure Show at the Masonic Temple on 15th Street and Canyon Road as part of Winterfest.
 
The event is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4. Admission is free.
 
Activities include a children’s craft table, silent auctions, geode cutting, faceting demonstrations, educational
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