Environment

Hot Tip: Ashes To Ashes

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State of New Mexico News:

New Mexicans know: There’s nothing quite like coming home to cozy up in front of the fire. Whether wood stove or kiva fireplace, whether for a one-night flame or cooking dinner every evening, fires are winter tradition from Cloudcroft to Cimarron.

This winter has brought record-breaking early season warmth, but cold days are coming, meaning it’s time to crank up the heat at home.

Fire doesn’t end when flames die down:

  • You have to dispose of wood ash safely, too. Tossing ash over the porch railing won’t cut it — even “cold” ashes retain enough heat to ignite flammable materials.
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Los Alamos Public Schools On Two-Hour Delay

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From Superintendent Jennifer Guy:

Los Alamos Public Schools will be on a 2-hour delay today, Jan. 9, due to winter weather conditions. 

This delay will give our crews time to make sure parking lots and sidewalks are clear and safe for staff and students. 

Buses will arrive at their usual stops 2 hours late. School will begin 2 hours late. Please be safe in your travels and watch for possible ice on roadways and sidewalks.

Two-hour Delayed Start:

  • Buses will arrive at bus stops two hours later than the usual pickup time.

School start times during a 2-hour delay:

  • Elementary schools – 10:10 a.m.
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County Manager Announces 10 AM Start For Non-essential County Government Services And Facilities

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COUNTY News:

Due to inclement weather and icy conditions, Los Alamos County Manager Anne Laurent has ordered a 10 a.m. start for all nonessential county government services and facilities today, Jan. 9.

Some exceptions and additional information are as follows:

  • Atomic City Transit: All services (fixed routes, ACT assist &  ACT MyRide) will begin at approximately 7 a.m. For specific route information, visit www.atomiccitytransit.com, or check the ACTracker.
  • Environmental Services: There will be no disruption to Friday’s refuse and recycle pickup routes. The crew will complete
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Pile Burns Begin Friday In Valles Caldera National Preserve

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Pile burns in December 2025 on San Antonio Mountain. Photo by Jason Thivener/NPS

VCNP News:

With the recent snowfall, the National Park Service will ignite burn piles starting Friday, Jan. 9, on the Cerro Pinon Unit of Valles Caldera National Preserve. Smoke will be visible from the unit, located on the north side of Valle Grande.

Burning activities will continue throughout the winter months as weather and fuel conditions allow, and ignitions will occur only when adequate snow cover or moisture is present to ensure safe and effective operations.

These prescribed pile burns are designed to Read More

Travel: Bears And Volcanoes Take Centerstage At Katmai National Park

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Journey to Katmai NP via a float plane for a memorable journey. Photo by Debbie Stone

Give him space! Photo by Debbie Stone

By DEBBIE STONE
Santa Fe
For the Los Alamos Daily Post

Standing on the platform at Brooks Falls in Alaska’s Katmai National Park, I wanted to warn the salmon and tell them, “Look before you leap!” I lost count as to how many of the fish ended up in the mouth of the ginormous brown bear perched at the edge of the falls. While the other bears stood in the water and actually had to work for their food, this guy just planted himself in the perfect spot, ready to catch salmon after salmon in his Read More

PEEC Launches Monthly Climate Café Series, Facilitating Emotional Discussion

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PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is introducing a new Climate Café series, offering a welcoming, facilitator-guided space for community dialogue and reflection on our emotional responses to a changing climate.

The first session will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, at Los Alamos Nature Center.

The Climate Café series provides an open, supportive environment where participants can share experiences, explore practices that support mental wellness, and build climate resilience. Each gathering invites attendees to discuss and Read More