NNSA Highlights Regional Transport Security Engagement
NNSA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Because nuclear and radioactive materials are most vulnerable to theft and sabotage when they are being transported, the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) is on a mission to make nuclear and radioactive material transport more secure globally.
The most recent opportunity was during a side event at the International Conference on the Safe and Secure Transport of Nuclear and Radioactive Materials sponsored by the International Atomic Energy Agency. The conference focused on the vital role transport security Read More
‘Luminarias In Lincoln’ On Christmas Eve
Lincoln Historic Site News:
The Lincoln Historic Site will present “Luminarias in Lincoln” Christmas Eve, featuring a special appearance by Santa and his trusty steed, Goober, the Longhorn steer.
The event is sponsored by the Lincoln Pageant Committee and Friends of Historic Lincoln.
Schedule of Events:
- Luminarias in Lincoln 4 p.m. Dec. 24 at 1027 Calle de La Placita in Lincoln;
- Luminaria Lighting; 5-5:30 p.m.;
- Santa and Goober arrival;
- Church service; and
- Hot chocolate.
Volunteers Read More
Daily Postcard: Cold Day At Ashley Pond
Daily Postcard: The community’s beloved feathery couple Homer and Edna were spotted hanging out with ducks in the cold weather Wednesday at Ashley Pond. Photo by Ed Birnbaum Read More
Video: Los Alamos Reports 67 MPH Peak Wind Gusts
This National Weather Service chart shows some of the strongest peak wind gusts reported Wednesday throughout New Mexico. Damage from powerful winds was reported across the state including power outages and toppled trees in Los Alamos. Source: https://www.weather.gov/abq/. Courtesy/NWM
View short video of intense windstorm taken at 7 a.m. Wednesday in North Community:
Video by Marc Bailey Read More
Heinrich Secures Major Wins For New Mexico Military Bases, National Labs, Defense Programs And Service Members
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) secured major wins in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) that support New Mexico’s men and women in uniform, military installations, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and job-creating initiatives throughout the state.
The Senate passed the NDAA on a vote of 89 to 10. The legislation has passed both chambers of Congress with strong bipartisan support and now heads to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law.
The NDAA sets the Read More
NNSA Issues Statement Of Findings For High Explosive Transfer Facility Blast Radius Fence Project At LANL
LANL News:
The Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA) Los Alamos Field Office has issued a Floodplain Statement of Findings for proposed installation of a three-strand smooth wire fence intended to create an operational boundary between the public and direct access to the High Explosive (HE) Transfer Facility.
The proposed fencing would be installed from a former spur of Anchor Ranch Road to the existing chain link fence north of X-Ray Road. The fence would cross approximately 60 feet of the Pajarito Canyon 100-year floodplain.
The fence would be installed Read More
Hesperus Ski Area In Colorado Opens Friday
Hesperus Ski Area at nighttime in Hesperus, Colo. Photo by Scott DW Smith
SKI News:
Thanks to recent snowfall in the San Juan Mountains and Durango area, Hesperus Ski Area will open for the 2021/22 ski season at 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17 in Hesperus, Colo.
The ski area plans to open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily through Jan. 1, 2022, including the Hesperus lodge and snack bar, rental shop and ski and ride school.
Hesperus Ski Area also will host a free uphill community ski day beginning today, Dec. 16.
Hesperus officials are looking for uphill skiers to assist in packing the recent snowfall ahead of the scheduled Read More
Daily Postcard: Sunrise Casts Clouds In Colorful Hues
Daily Postcard: Sunrise casts clouds in orange and yellow hues Tuesday over White Rock. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More
Fierce Winds Take Down Trees And Knock Out Power Across Entire Los Alamos Townsite
DPU electric linemen repair damaged power lines in the canyon today behind the Los Alamos County Golf Course. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Power has been restored to electric customers in Los Alamos after an early morning windstorm led to an electric outage for the entire townsite.
Linemen from the Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities have turned their attention to the ski hill, which is the only area still without electricity.
Circuits 15 and 16 were restored around 2:40 p.m., bringing power back for North Community, North Mesa and Barranca Mesa. Power was restored to residents on Read More
DPU Crews Continue Working To Restore Power
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities (DPU) reports that as power is gradually restored for electric customers in Los Alamos, there may be isolated instances where power remains out.
At this time, Fairway Drive in Western Area is still down even though the rest of that area has been restored.
Additionally, customers may continue to be without electricity if there are branches on power lines in the immediate vicinity.
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, power is expected to be restored around 1 p.m. for North Community, North Mesa and Barranca Mesa residents.
Anyone Read More
Wind Wreaks Havoc In Backyard Of Home On 47th Street
Strong winds this morning wreaked havoc at this residence on 47th Street, uprooting a tree, which fell onto a garden and chicken coop in the backyard. The owner confirmed that her chickens survived the incident without injury. Photo by Christy Conner
Scene from the havoc wind caused this morning uprooting a tree, which fell onto a garden and chicken coop at a residence on 47th Street – the chickens were uninjured in the incident. Photo by Christy Conner
Scene from the havoc wind caused this morning uprooting a tree, which fell onto a garden and chicken coop at a residence on 47th Street – the chickens Read More
Wind Damages Tall Tree Near Downtown Los Alamos
Wind damages a tree today at a residence on Oakwood Loop near downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Carolyn TuzelLos Alamos Ice Rink & Golf Course Closed Due To Weather
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Community Services Department reports that due to the wind storm today, both the Los Alamos County Golf Course and Ice Rink are still without power and phones lines are not working.
Both facilites are now closed until further notice. Read More
County Crews Work To Remove Fallen Trees
Los Alamos County crews are working hard to keep up with the demand for removal of the many fallen trees from strong winds early this morning around the community including this one in White Rock. Photo by Shari Mills Read More
Schools In Los Alamos Closing Due To Power Outage
By JENNIFER GUY
Interim Superintendent
Los Alamos Public Schools
I apologize for the frustration over the weather this morning. The storm moved in after our usual decision making window and we already had buses out and students on their way to schools. We always encourage families to use caution and make decisions that they feel safe with for their situation.
Unfortunately, we were notified of a power outage as students were arriving. The county has restored power in some areas but just informed us that it will be 3-4 hours before power is restored at Barranca, Mountain, Aspen, LAMS. We cannot Read More
Enterprise Bank & Trust Announces Delayed Opening Of Los Alamos Branch Due To Severe Weather Conditions
Enterprise Bank & Trust News:
Due to severe weather conditions in the region, the Enterprise Bank & Trust location at 1200 Trinity Dr. in Los Alamos will open at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 15, 2021.
The Enterprise White Rock location at 77 Rover Blvd. opened at its normal time of 9 a.m. today. Read More
Wind Blows Tree Against Home Near 43rd And Trinity
Strong winds this morning uprooted this tree, which fell onto this home at the corner of 43rd Street and Trinity Drive. Photo by Jim ODonnell Read More
Power Now Partially Restored To Los Alamos Townsite
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities (DPU) reports that after a power outage early this morning affecting the entire Los Alamos townsite, circuits 14, 17 and 18 are now energized, restoring power to Eastern Area and the downtown area.
Department of Public Utilities crews are investigating the cause of the outage.
Restoration of power to Western Area, North Mesa, Barranca Mesa and North Community may take several more hours.
Trees are down in both Los Alamos and White Rock and safety is DPU’s top priority in efforts to bring power back.
Crews On The Job This Morning Removing Toppled Trees
Crews are on the job this morning removing toppled trees including this one in White Rock. Photo by Shari Mills Read More
Strong Winds Topple Trees In Los Alamos And White Rock
Reports are coming in to the Post this morning of toppled trees throughout the community due to strong winds including this big Russian olive that blew over near the corner of Meadow Lane and Furtura Drive in White Rock. Photo by Shari Mills Read More
