Environment

Reminder: Los Alamos Golf Course Is Closed For Winter

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Golf Course would like to remind citizens that the course is closed for play for the winter.

Walking onto any part of the course to play golf during the winter closure is not permissible.

Additionally, the grass is dormant, and playing could cause damage to the root system that staff have worked tirelessly to establish over the past year.

For a course schedule and information, visit the Los Alamos County Website or contact the Golf Course Pro Shop at 505.662.8139. Read More

DOE’s Environmental Mgmt. Delivers Nuclear Remediation &Revitalization For American Communities In 2025

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DOE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Helping to grow America’s burgeoning nuclear renaissance, advancing infrastructure critical to winning the artificial intelligence (AI) race and safely addressing aging facilities to contribute to the modernization of America’s strategic deterrent — these are just some of the ways the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM) helped enable American energy, innovation and security in 2025, according to a new document released today.

“Delivering Nuclear Remediation and Revitalization for American Energy, Security and Innovation” Read More

NNSA Renews University Consortium Grant For Research & Development Into Nuclear Science, Engineering, Security

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NNSA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) announced a $25 million grant to a University of California, Berkeley-led consortium of nine universities and six National Laboratories for research and development (R&D) in nuclear science, engineering, and security.

This long-term investment will support the consortium at $5 million per year for five years. The grant, awarded for the fourth time to a UC-Berkeley-led consortium, follows the announcement of a funding opportunity issued in November 2024.

The mission Read More

PEEC Invites Community To Support Annual Seed Drive

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Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is teaming up once again with the Los Alamos Public Library to support the Los Alamos Community Seed Library (LACSL) during this year’s winter seed drive.

Community members are encouraged to donate seeds all winter long at either library location or at the Los Alamos Nature Center.

To kick off the season of giving, LACSL will host a hands-on volunteer “sorting party” from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road. Admission is free, and no registration is required.

The Community Read More

U.S. Department Of Energy: Savannah River Site Has Achieved Major Milestone In Radioactive Waste Processing

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Salt Waste Processing Facility, left, and Defense Waste Processing Facility at Savannah River Site. Courtesy/EM

EM News:

AIKEN, S.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM) announced the successful completion of major optimizations across the Savannah River Site’s (SRS) liquid waste treatment system, dramatically accelerating the processing rate of radioactive tank waste and supporting America’s energy and national security goals.

Recent facility optimizations at both the Salt Waste Processing Facility (SWPF) and Defense Waste Processing Read More

Calling All Birders: Join Dept. Of Wildlife’s 2026 New Mexico Birding Big Year Contest

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NMDGF News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish invites birders statewide to participate in the 2026 Birding Big Year Contest, a friendly competition to identify as many bird species as possible in New Mexico between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31. 

“New Mexico has the fourth-highest bird diversity, in terms of overall species, in the nation,” Curt Coffman, Assistant Chief of Education, said of the contest. “Bird watching has become very popular and is a great way to introduce people to the incredible natural areas found throughout New Mexico. We hope to see a wide variety Read More

Deb Haaland Campaign Touts Community-Centered Solutions At Climate And Health Candidate Forum

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Deb Haaland

From the Deb Haaland for Governor Campaign:

ALBUQUERQUE – On behalf of Deb Haaland, who is running for governor, Demis Foster, the Chief Executive Officer of Conservation Voters of New Mexico (CVNM), on Dec. 4, discussed Haaland’s plans for climate and public health at a community town hall in Albuquerque. The event, hosted by Healthy Climate New Mexico, focused on solutions that candidates would invest in if elected to office.

Haaland’s experience as a working mother, a member of Laguna Pueblo, former Member of Congress, and Secretary of the Department of the Interior has shaped Read More

PEEC Launches ‘Nature At Night’ Weekly Evening Series

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PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is excited to announce Nature at Night, a new weekly evening program inviting community members of all ages to explore the natural world after dark.

Beginning Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, the nature center will stay open late from 4 to 6 p.m. MT with themed activities, crafts, games, and outdoor exploration. Admission is free, and all are welcome.

Held at the Los Alamos Nature Center at 2600 Canyon Road, this new series offers families, individuals, and curious learners a chance to experience nature in a fresh way during the quieter winter Read More

Daily Postcard: Elk Herd Crosses Valle Grande

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Daily Postcard: A herd of elk crosses the Valle Grande on Sunday at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Registration is now open for a Wildlife Photography program on Sunday, Jan. 4 at VCNP. Learn the basics of wildlife photography and compositional recommendations. Participants need to bring their own camera for this program (Mirrorless, DSLR, SLR, or mobile). Hiking distance varies from 1 to 5 miles. Learn more and register at https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm…. Photo by Corey Lycopolus/NPS

 

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