Environment

County Departments To Host Bike To Work Event May 14

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Public Works Department, along with the Transportation Board and Community Services Department, invites residents to participate in the upcoming “Bike to Work” event on Thursday, May 14.

Cyclists are encouraged to visit the Energizer Station from 7-9 a.m. at the northwest corner of Diamond Drive and Canyon Road.

Here, participants can enjoy refreshments, snacks, and receive bike-related giveaways.

According to the League of American Bicyclists, nearly 40 percent of all trips in the U.S. are less than two miles, highlighting that biking is a practical Read More

Scout Troop 122’s Alex Sandborgh Completes Eagle Project

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During his Eagle Project, Alex Sandborgh, left, and Steve Mosier begin the filtering process. Courtesy photo

Alex Sandborgh, with gloves and a hoe, directs others during his Eagle Project. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

Alex Sandborgh of Scout Troop 122, recently completed his Eagle Project, which was to re-landscape the entrance section of the Ponderosa Montessori School at 302 Rover Blvd. in White Rock, which involved moving over 10 tons of rock and dirt, sifting the dirt, and then returning the rocks to the space.

He planned and organized this volunteer effort, which involved 22 others Read More

Luján Secures Senate Passage Of Amendment To Strengthen Public Safety During Extreme Weather Events

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U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján

U.S. SENATE News: 

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, secured the passage of an amendment to enhance public safety by protecting natural gas pipeline infrastructure from extreme weather events as part of the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025, which was unanimously passed by the Senate. 

“I am proud that my amendment to boost pipeline safety and protect Americans was passed unanimously in the Senate as part of the PIPELINE Safety Act,” Sen. Luján said. “My amendment will ensure that Read More

PEEC To Present ‘Artemis And The Moon: Exploring NASA’s Return To Lunar Exploration’ May 8 At Nature Center

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‘Artemis and the Moon’ presentation 7-8 p.m. May 8 at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites the community to a special planetarium program, “Artemis and the Moon”, 7-8 p.m., Friday, May 8, at the Los Alamos Nature Center.

This engaging presentation will explore NASA’s Artemis missions, which aim to return humans to the Moon more than 50 years after the Apollo era.

The program will highlight what has changed in lunar science and space exploration over the past five decades—from new technologies and spacecraft to Read More

State Launches Dashboard To Track Water Security Plan

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico launched a public dashboard on Tuesday that enables New Mexicans to track progress on a 50-year Water Action Plan aimed at preparing the state for a climate crisis expected to leave the state 25% drier within 50 years.

The 50-Year Water Action Plan Implementation Dashboard provides the public with a real-time window to monitor the state’s progress in addressing projected water shortages driven by drought and climate change. The plan is based on three pillars: conserving existing freshwater supplies, developing new water sources and protecting water quality. Read More

New Mexico Governor’s 2026 Litter Prevention Campaign Marks Largest Organized Cleanup Effort In State History

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham at the Breaking Bad Habits cleanup event in Española with Luis, left, and Daniel, far right, Moncada, known as the Salamanca Cousins in the hit TV series, Breaking Bad. Courtesy photo

STATE News:

  • More than 7,000 volunteers collected 60,046 pounds of litter held on April 17-18 just ahead of Earth Day during the largest organized cleanup effort in state history.

ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico’s statewide litter prevention campaign, Breaking Bad Habits, mobilized more than 7,000 volunteers who collected 60,046 pounds of litter during the largest organized cleanup effort Read More