Environment

LAHS Photosympathizers Named Finalist

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The Photosympathizers team members, from left, Kevin Parkinson, Zoe Hemez and Sophia Jeffrey. Parkinson will travel to San Francisco for the Project Green Challenge finals, to be held later this month. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Los Alamos High School students Kevin Parkinson, Zoe Hemez and Sophia Jeffrey were among 16 finalists in the Project Green Challenge, a 30-day competition sponsored by Turning Green, a student-led global movement.

Parkinson, Hemez and Jeffrey’s team is named “The Photosympathizers.” Team leader, Kevin Parkinson will travel to San Francisco to represent Read More

SFCC Hosts Great American Smokeout Nov. 17

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SFCC News:
 
Santa Fe Community College Hosts an American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout event noon-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17 in the SFCC Jemez Room at 6401 Richards Ave. .
 
Make it a smoke-free day. Learn about cessation resources, the dangers of second- and third-hand smoke to non-smokers, the effects on dental health and the truth about e-cigarettes.
 
Program participants include the American Lung Association, New Mexico Department of Health, SFCC Dental Department, SFCC Respiratory Care Program and Smiles of Santa Fe.
 
Call 505.428.1665, for information.
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Forest Service Hiring 1,000+ Temporary Positions

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SFNF News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― The Forest Service is gearing up for another round of temporary hiring.  Today through Nov. 14, the agency will be accepting applications for more thanr 1,000 temporary spring and summer jobs in New Mexico and Arizona.
 
Positions are available in multiple fields, including fire, recreation, natural resources, timber, engineering, visitor services, and archaeology.
 
Applications must be submitted on www.USAJOBS.gov Nov. 8 – Nov. 14, 2016. Interested applicants are encouraged to create a profile on USAJOBS
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BPU To Hear Value Of Solar Study

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COUNTY News:

Utility Financial Solutions, LLC  (UFS) will present a study on the value of solar (VOS) and how to quantify the benefits that distributed solar generation creates for the Department of Public Utilities.

The presentation is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16 at the Board of Public Utilities’ meeting in Council Chambers, 1000 Central Ave. in Los Alamos. No Board action is planned.

According to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s website, VOS “refers to methods used to determine the market value of distributed photovoltaic projects.” Looking at factors such Read More

CVNM Provides Update On Election Work

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CVNM News:

At Conservation Voters New Mexico, getting involved in elections is an important part of our work. Our goal is to make sure that the conservation values of everyday New Mexicans are fully represented in the state capitol in order to ensure that our laws are effectively protecting our communities and environment. We work to elect candidates with strong conservation values to achieve this goal.

In the 2016 primary and general elections, CVNM engaged through its two PACs: CVNM Action Fund for endorsements and direct giving, and CVNM Verde Voters Fund for independent expenditures to Read More

Playing At Nature Center Planetarium This Weekend

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Courtesy/PEEC

Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

The Los Alamos Nature Center Panetarium will kick off the weekend at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11 with an astronomy show by astrophysicist Galen Gisler that will investigate what is known about the origins of the universe.

Prehistoric sea creatures will come to life on the planetarium dome at 2 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 12 and 13, when fossil hunters reveal findings in remote locations and a prehistoric story unfolds.

For more information about these and future planetarium shows, visit www.peecnature.org/planetarium or Read More

Guided Hike With Craig Martin Rescheduled To Nov. 19

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View of the Rio Grande from the Blue Dot Trail. Photo by Craig Martin
 

PEEC News:

Due to weather, tomorrow’s guided hike with trail expert Craig Martin is rescheduled for Saturday, Nov. 19. This guided hike down Blue Dot Trail includes great views, interesting petroglyphs, natural springs, and 1,000 feet of elevation gain—all the climbing is on the return trip. Participants will enjoy great views, experience a variety of ecosystems, and get a workout!

This program is made possible by support from Classic Air Medical and organized by the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC). Read More

Ancestral Puebloan Constellations Presentation Nov. 18

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Mark Raney, here with a friend, presents Pueblo astronomy at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC

Kokopelli, an Ancestral Puebloan constellation and cultural icon. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

What did Ancestral Puebloans know about stars? What constellations did they use? What do we have in common?

Mark Raney will answer these questions and more at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, in the Los Alamos Nature Center planetarium. Raney will describe shared religious concepts between the Pueblos and surrounding cultures. This planetarium show will link images of Ancestral Read More

WIPP Rock Fall Causes Precautionary Evacuation

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WIPP News:

Employees evacuated the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) underground around 2:30 p.m. today in response to a reported rock fall. There were no injuries and no release of radiological contamination.

Employees working in the area of Panel 7 in the WIPP underground reported a loud noise and observed salt dust indicating a possible rock fall. The employees reported the incident to the Central  Monitoring Room (CMR) and the CMR ordered an evacuation of the underground.

The WIPP Emergency Operations Center (EOC) was activated around 3 p.m. as a precautionary measure to monitor Read More

Family Night At Los Alamos Nature Center Nov. 8

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Melissa Mackey

PEEC News:

Tuesday, Nov. 8 is Family Night at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Enjoy an evening of games, hands-on activities, and music, 6-7 p.m., with Mesa Public Library’s Melissa Mackey.  The nature center will be open until 8 p.m. for exploring the exhibits.

Mark your calendars: the second Tuesday of every month is Family Night at the nature center. Thanks to a generous sponsorship from the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos, this program is free for all.

For more information about this and other programs offered by the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC), visit www.peecnature.org Read More