Environment

Daily Postcard: La Capilla De La Sagrada Familia

Daily Postcard: La Capilla de la Sagrada Familia (Chapel of the Holy Family) taken last fall. The chapel sits at the base of Black Mesa, a sacred mountain on the San Ildefonso Pueblo reservation. It is one of the most photographed buildings in New Mexico. Photo by Johnnie Martinez Read More

County Traffic Alert: Main Hill Open, Camp May Closed

UPDATE: LAPD is allowing parents to pick up their kids from Pajarito Mountain. The plows have laid down sand, as long as people have four-wheel drive and decent tires, Camp May Road is passable, but requires caution. There are two vehicles off the side of the road from an earlier accident. LAPD has a tow truck and is working on moving them.

 

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) would like to advise the public that icy and snow-packed winter driving conditions are present in Los Alamos County.

At this time, the Main Hill Road (N.M. 502) is now open, but drivers are asked to be cautious. Read More

Postponed: Tonight’s LAHS Girls Basketball Games

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School JV and Varsity Girls Basketball games with Moriarty High School scheduled for this evening have been postponed due to inclement weather.

A new date for these games has not yet been announced.

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PEEC: February Astronomy Programs At Nature Center

The planetarium at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

Take a dive into the amazing world of Astronomy! The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is offering an exciting array of astronomy programs this month at the Los Alamos Nature Center.

Take a look at this month’s schedule below: 

  • At 7 p.m. this Friday, Feb. 9, gather in the planetarium for an exploration of the Night Sky in February. Learn which planets, constellations, star clusters, and more are visible as Steve Becker leads a virtual tour of the current night sky. Admission: $8/adult, $6/student;
  • At 2 p.m.
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All County Facilities Closing At 2 P.M. Today

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Manager Steven Lynne has ordered the closure of all open County government facilities at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 10 due to hazardous weather conditions.

Officials advise this includes both libraries, the Aquatic Center, Ice Rink, Los Alamos Eco Station and White Rock Convenience Center. 

County Traffic and Street crews will continue to clear the major roads and streets according to the FY24 Snow and Ice Control Plan. The community can help facilitate snow removal by parking vehicles off the street.

The County’s MyDrive site allows individuals to view the conditions Read More

Los Alamos Ski Racing Club Wins Top Of Podium At Arizona Snowbowl In Flagstaff!

Los Alamos Ski Racing Club racer Liam Brown, top center, celebrates his first-place win in the Slalom race. Noah Bane, left, earns 2nd. Photo by FAST Race Team

Los Alamos Ski Racing Club racer Hirotaka Mertes, a Los Alamos High School freshman, powers his way through a Slalom gate. Photo by Michelle Mosby

By KEVIN MERTES
Los Alamos Ski Racing Club

Six youth alpine ski racers, led by head coach Lisa Kimura and coach Kevin Mertes, traveled to Arizona to compete in the second event of the US Ski & Snowboard (USSA) Rocky Mountain Southern Series Feb. 3-4, which was hosted by the Flagstaff Ski & Read More

Scenes: Chamisa Global Warming Express & Los Alamos High School EcoClub At Environment Day At Roundhouse

Chamisa’s GWE and members of LAHS EcoClub join together at the Roundhouse for the annual Environmental Day. Members participated in a climate march, mock committee, lobbying and listened to a few speeches from GWE members. Members include Susan Hettinga (GWE Sponsor), Charlotte Butcher, Samuel Carmer, Araba Atta-Fynn, Dorian Finn, Zain Shrader, Addy Coggeshall, Amara Viramontes, Hazel Brookshir, Sophie Stewart, Austin Watkins, Avelina Gallegos and Meredith Clayton. Courtesy/Charlotte Butcher

Two elementary schoolers, Addy Coggeshall and Sophie Stewart, presented a speech on Read More

County Wildlife Education: Raccoons

Four baby raccoons sitting on a deck. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Raccoons are a common sight in Los Alamos but this doesn’t mean they are safe or friendly to humans. In fact, raccoons can be quite dangerous if they get too close.

Follow these tips for safety around raccoons:

  • Keep Raccoons From Coming Too Close – If a raccoon approaches too closely, make yourself appear larger: stand up, shout and wave your arms. If it continues to approach, throw or spray water, or even stones, if needed;
  • A raccoon that is very aggressive–or too tame, or seems to be disoriented or staggers, may be sick or injured. Do
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Weekly Fishing Report: Feb. 5, 2024

By GEORGE MORSE
Sports And Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post

Now is a good time for hunters to start planning for the upcoming big-game hunting seasons. The deadline to apply for a license in the big-game license lottery drawing is March 20.

New Mexico has some of the best big-game hunting in North America . Trophy-class mule deer, Rocky Mountain elk and pronghorn antelope are taken every year. 

New Mexico also offers the unique opportunity to hunt exotic species such as oryx, Ibex and Barbary sheep.

Applications for the license drawing can be submitted online. The 2024-2025 New Mexico Hunting Rules Read More

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