Peanut, Pistachio & Pecan Jemez Brittle At Farmers Market
Celebrate Total Solar Eclipse With Flickr And NASA
FLICKR News:
Parts of Canada, the U.S., and Mexico will be in the “path of totality” today where a total solar eclipse can be seen in all its fire-ringed glory.
Use the hashtag #TotalEclipse2024 for a chance to have your photos featured on NASA’s official Flickr page! Whether you’re planning to photograph the eclipse with your longest lens, snap shots of the changing landscapes under the eclipse’s shadow, or capture the reactions of those witnessing it, we want to see your unique views of this celestial event.
Dive into NASA’s safety tips, suggestions, and a map of the path of totality on the Flickr Read More
Travel: Use Explorer’s Spirit When Visiting National Park Of American Samoa
Village house a National Park of American Samoa. Photo by Debbie Stone
Wave action on the coast of National Park of American Samoa. Photo by Debbie Stone
By DEBBIE STONE
Santa Fe
For the Los Alamos Daily Post
Located some 2,600 miles southwest of Hawai’i, the National Park of American Samoa is one of the most remote national parks in the U.S. It takes much effort and time to get here, but intrepid travelers who make the journey will discover untouched coral sand beaches, secluded villages, rainforests, rare flora and fauna, splendid vistas of land and sea and a rich culture.
This park was one of the Read More
BLM Seeks Public Input On Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument Plan
Hillside of Aguirre Spring. Courtesy/2024 Picture That Pass Photo Contest Jeffrey Roehr. Courtesy/BLM
BLM News:
LAS CRUCES — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Las Cruces District Office is seeking public input for the draft Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument Environmental Impact Statement and Resource Management Plan, which was made available today on the BLM National NEPA Register. The Monument, designated by proclamation in 2014 by President Obama, includes the Organ Mountains, Desert Peaks, and Potrillo Mountains.
The plan would provide BLM land use and resource Read More
Daily Postcard: Glorious Sunrise Over Pajarito Acres
Daily Postcard: A glorious sunrise colors the sky Friday over Pajarito Acres in White Rock. Photo by Doug Reilly Read More
County Tree Trimming Underway For 2024
COUNTY News:
Spring has sprung, so County tree trimming has begun. Coordinated by the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) to mitigate hazards and power outages, the tree trimming effort targets branches that are in the right-of-way or on utility easements for power lines.
DPU’s contractor, Southwest Fire Defense & Tree Services, is conducting the work throughout Los Alamos County. The work is planned on a neighborhood-by-neighborhood basis in order of priority. While current trimming is occurring in the townsite, some White Rock neighborhoods are on the list as well.
DPU staff are Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: April 7, 2024
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
The 2024-2025 license season began Monday, April 1. You will need a new license if you want to legally fish. It will expire March 31, 2025. Licenses can be obtained online or purchased at license vendors throughout the state. They can also be purchased at State Department of Game and Fish offices. If you have a Colorado fishing license, the same dates will apply.
Streamflows are slowly rising. Spring runoff has yet to really begin and is likely to still be several weeks away. It looks like it will start peaking in late May. There is a good snowpack Read More
Recent View Heading Down Main Hill Road
View last week heading down the Main Hill Road. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Santa Fe National Forest Uses Variety Of Techniques To Monitor Prescribed Fire Projects
A fixed wing aircraft with infrared flew over the Pacheco Canyon pile burn project in the Espanola Ranger District. Heat was detected on the first flight identified by the bright white light in Photo 1. Courtesy/SFNF
The second flight detected no heat within and outside the unit perimeter. Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — As spring weather brings warmer temperatures and high winds to northern New Mexico the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) wants to share with our communities that fire managers utilize a variety of techniques to monitor, and patrol prescribed fire projects from the 2023-2024 Read More
Response To Notice Of Violation Added To LANL Electronic Public Reading Room
LANL News:
Per regulatory requirements, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) has announced that new documents have been added to the LANL Electronic Reading Room.
The document(s) have been submitted to fulfill one or more requirements of the Los Alamos National Laboratory:
- Response to Notice of Violation with Proposed Penalties, Los Alamos National Laboratory, EPA ID# NM0890010515, Fiscal Year 2023
- Technical Area 63 Transuranic Waste Facility Soil Vapor Monitoring System Report, Calendar Year 2024, Quarter 1, January
- Demolition Notification for Quarter Ending June 30, 2024 and
Yellow-rumped Warbler Spotted In Pajarito Acres
A Yellow-rumped Warbler is spotted Saturday outside a residence in Pajarito Acres. These birds typically forage in the outer tree canopies at middle heights. They’re active, and you’ll often see them sally out to catch insects in midair, sometimes on long flights. In winter they spend lots of time eating berries from shrubs, and they often travel in large flocks. Source: allaboutbirds.org. Photo by Richard Henderson Read More
Daily Postcard: Feral Fruit Tree Blooms On Barranca Mesa
Daily Postcard: Spring is here and a feral fruit tree is spotted blooming Saturday above the roundabout on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Kei Davis Read More
Notice Of Completion Of Off-Site Waste Shipment For Final Disposal Added To LANL Electronic Public Reading Room
LANL News:
Per regulatory requirements, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) announces new documents have been added to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Electronic Public Reading Room.
All legacy cleanup documents required to be posted after April 30, 2018, are available on the site linked above.
For legacy cleanup documents that were posted prior to April 30, 2018, please visit the LANL electronic public reading room:
- Notice of Completion of Off-Site Waste Shipment for Final Disposal, Activities 3.1.5, 3.1.8, 3.2, 3.3.4, and 4.0, Compliance Plan, Site Treatment Plan, Federal
DeVolder: America For Sale – Cheap Part VII Lack Of Precision
By MARK DEVOLDER
Los Alamos
What I find troubling in America today is that we as a people put too much emphasis on tearing everything to pieces – consumer goods, machines, other people, the environment – you name it. Tearing things to pieces is often meant to save time, save money (make money), or demonstrate some kind of power over something/someone. Tearing things to pieces is a sign of destruction/demolition and is opposite to building, fabrication or constructive behavior. Building or making something often requires planning and implementation in a “precise” manner. Almost Read More
ORD Announces 12 New Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grants
ORD News:
SANTA FE — The Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD) of the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) announces round 3 Trails+ Grant recipients.
Projects awarded will expand equitable access to the outdoors and grow New Mexico’s outdoor recreation economy.
Round 3 awards total $1,611,743 for 12 projects, bringing in an additional $1,567,237 in matching funding. Of the awarded projects, 75% are supporting rural and Tribal communities with grants ranging from $38,700 to the Southern New Mexico Trail Alliance to $500,000 to the City of Las Cruces.
The Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Read More
Black Foal Sculpture Shines In Sunshine At Ashley Pond
Corky the black foal shining in the sun last week at Ashley Pond Park. The bronze sculpture created by artist Madeleine Vanderpool has been part of the Los Alamos County Public Art collection since 1993. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
‘Renewable Taos’ Announces Earth Day 2024 Events
Renewable Taos News:
TAOS — Renewable Taos, Inc. has announced plans for three days of Earth Day events aimed at education and involvement of the local Taos Community. This year’s Global Theme is “Our Planet vs. Plastics”.
Emphasis will be on reduction and elimination of plastic waste. Thanks to the generous support of Taos County and the Town of Taos, Taos Ski Valley, Kit Carson Electric Cooperative, UNM-Taos, Guzman Energy and others, Renewable Taos is expecting a great turnout from the community for these events.
Saturday, Sunday and Monday, April 20, 21 and 22, Renewable Taos, along with Read More
Sign Highlights Stewards At White Rock Community Garden
Summit Garden Club member Betsy Comly cuts the ribbon at a ceremony Friday at the White Rock Community Garden to celebrate the installation of a new sign, which lists the groups who maintain the beautiful garden. They include Los Alamos County, Summit Garden Club, Los Alamos Master Gardeners, 4H and community volunteers. Photo by Rodney Mason Read More
Daily Postcard: Ducks Waddle Over To Fuller Lodge
LAHS Young Climate Activists Heading To DC In June!
Los Alamos High School EcoClub leaders have been invited to attend the annual Citizens’ Climate Lobby Conference in June in Washington, D.C. From, left, Arianne Terrones, Samuel Carmer and Charlotte Butcher are fundraising money to help support their trip. Any help is appreciated. Click here to donate. Courtesy photo