New At Purgatory: Bluegrass, Balloon Glow, Fireworks…
Courtesy/Purgatory
PURGATORY News:
DURANGO, CO — Purgatory Resort announces a new event series for the 2023 ski season.
The Helluva Weekend is a celebration of mountain culture in Southwest Colorado, set in the stunning San Juan Mountain. Events and activities include a Balloon Night Glow, an Alpenglow Snowshoe tour, live music, fireworks, and family-friendly activities on the mountain.
“So far, it’s been a helluva season, and we have a lot to celebrate this winter,” Purgatory General Manager said, Dave Rathbun. “This event brings together locals and visitors, and furthers our Read More
NNSA Approves Start Of Construction For Plutonium Pit Production Subproject At Los Alamos National Laboratory
Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs Dr. Marvin Adams
NNSA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) reached an important milestone on the Los Alamos Plutonium Pit Production Project (LAP4), approving Critical Decision-2/3 – Approve Performance Baseline/Approve Start of Construction – for the 30 Base Equipment Installation subproject.
LAP4 is an integral part of NNSA’s plan to re-establish the nation’s capability to produce plutonium pits for its nuclear weapons modernization program, a capability lost when Read More
Daily Postcard: Sunrise Illuminates Jemez Mountains
Early sunrise Wednesday illuminates the Jemez Mountains. Photo by Kathy Willcutt
Photo by Kathy Willcutt Read More
Embracing Food Sovereignty With Zuni Youth Enrichment Project
Courtesy/Zuni Youth Enrichment Project
Courtesy/Zuni Youth Enrichment Project
STATE News:
ZUNI — The Zuni Youth Enrichment Project in the Pueblo of Zuni, New Mexico, has a special motto for its year-round Food Sovereignty programming.
That motto is “We Grow, We Share, We Eat, We Save” and it is deeply rooted in Zuni culture and traditional values.
Every year, with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Tribal Practices for Wellness in Indian Country, Native American Agriculture Fund, New Mexico Department of Health and Newman’s Own Foundation, the nonprofit organization Read More
Prescribed Fire Planned On Santa Fe National Forest
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) plans to implement a prescribed burn (debris piles) on the Cuba Ranger District starting as early as Wednesday, Feb. 15.
The Deer Lake project is approximately 110 acres and is adjacent to NM Highway-126 east of Cuba between mile-markers 7 and 9.5.
Recent snowfall in the burn area provides conditions that help limit fire from spreading to adjacent vegetation. Burning will be spaced out during the month of February when conditions are favorable. Upon completion of burning operations, the burned piles will be monitored throughout the winter. Read More
County Eco Station Closed For President’s Day
Heinrich, Luján Reintroduce Cattle Market Reform Bill
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) are original cosponsors of the bipartisan Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act of 2023.
The legislation would restore transparency and accountability in the cattle market by establishing regional cash minimums and equipping producers with more market information, including permanently authorizing a cattle contract library.
“Consolidation in the beef supply chain has led to record profits for the big four meatpackers, while New Mexico families struggle to put food on the Read More
Daily Postcard: Rocky Mountain Elk Grazing Near Bandelier
Daily Postcard: Rocky Mountain elk are spotted Tuesday grazing in the Jemez near Bandelier National Monument. It’s been a good year for snow in the Jemez Mountains near Bandelier so the elk are migrating just a bit downhill for more leisurely grazing. Driving into or through the park, especially early or late in the day, visitor may be fortunate enough to catch a glimpse of these Rocky Mountain elk. Courtesy/BNM Read More
PEEC: Introducing First Family Astronomy Time Feb. 11
PEEC’s first-ever Family Astronomy Time is 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 at the nature center. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Get ready for the Pajarito Education Center’s (PEEC) first-ever Family Astronomy Time (FAT!) at the nature center 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11.
For $10 per family, elementary-aged kids and their guardians will explore the fascinating world of space and astronomy.
During this first FAT! session, the group is heading to the Moon – explorations will begin with a full-dome movie about the NASA Artemis Mission – which will return humans to the Moon with the new Space Launch System and Read More
TWST Hosts Grassroots Freeride Competition
Asher Tawil earns his first gold medal in his debut competition in the under 10 boys category. Courtesy/Paula Knepper
Athletes celebrate victories at the Taos Grassroots Freeride Competition Saturday. From left Vincent Brady in 5th place, Dusty Elsasser in 2nd place, Ian McLean (8th grader Los Alamos Middle School), Seamus Campbell in 3rd place, and Grey Elsasser in 4th place. Courtesy/Paula Knepper
By PAULA KNEPPER
Taos Winter Sports Team
In collaboration with Taos Ski Valley, Taos Winter Sports Team (TWST) hosted a grassroots freeride competition for skiers and snowboarders 18 years Read More
Daily Postcard: Park Rangers On Snowmobiles At Valles Caldera National Preserve
Daily Postcard: A park ranger stands in knee-deep snow between two snowmobiles on South Mountain Feb. 3 at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Most areas are covered in an icy crust from melting and refreezing. Early afternoon seems to be the sweet spot for skiers and snowshoers who wish to avoid the crusty conditions. Valle Grande snow depth is still averaging about 18 to 24 inches, with higher amounts present in the Cabin District. While rangers were patrolling on snowmobiles last weekend, they set some ski tracks from the Cabin District up to South Mountain (pictured here) and across to Valle
DPU To Host Public Hearings On Natural Gas Adjustments
COUNTY News:
Two public hearings are scheduled for proposed changes to the natural gas rate ordinance by the Department of Public Utilities (DPU). The proposed changes don’t increase the fixed rates adopted last fall. Instead, they include an increase to the variable rate cap, an additional recovery rate component and a compensatory minimum value for the variable portion of the gas rate.
The first public hearing will be held at the regular monthly Board of Public Utilities (BPU) meeting 5:30 p.m. Feb. 15 p.m. If approved by BPU, a second public hearing will take place at 6 p.m. at the March 28 County Read More
2022 NMCEWL Summit Draws 36 Area Organizations
The New Mexico Coalition to Enhance Working Lands (NMCEWL) 2022 Summit drew 50 people from 36 organization to discuss shared values and resources and problem-solving strategies. NMCEWL Fellow Rick Martinez, center, developed the ‘Water Rights Protection on Historic Acequias’ project. He is shown here working with the Los Salazar Community Ditch to develop a replicable, documented process for all historic acequia associations to use validated parcientes’ water rights claims. NMCEWL’s focus is to increase soil health, biodiversity, and hydrologic function wherever possible. Learn
Weekly Fishing Report: Feb. 7, 2023
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports And Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
This is a good time to take an inventory of what fishing equipment you already have for the upcoming season. The current season ends March 31 and the 2023-2024 season will begin April 1, so don’t throw away your license just yet.
Go through your tackle box and see how many lures, hooks, sinkers and other fishing paraphernalia you may need. Consider ordering some of your favorite lures or baits online. Too many times you can walk into a local tackle shop or Walmart and they will be out of what you are looking for.
Check your fishing reels to make Read More
LANL: Physics-Guided Machine-Learning Models Will Improve Subsurface Imaging
Machine-learning models can help researchers improve subsurface imaging. Courtesy/LANL- Potential applications include energy exploration and earthquake early warning, among others
A team of scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory is applying machine-learning algorithms to subsurface imaging that will impact a variety of applications, including energy exploration, carbon capture and sequestration and estimating pathways of subsurface contaminant transport, according to new research published in IEEE Signal Processing Magazine.
“The subsurface is extremely Read More
Los Alamos County Libraries Present Special Program On New Mexico’s Unique Acequia Heritage Thursday Feb. 16
County Libraries will host a special sneak-peak program Feb. 16. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Libraries will host a special sneak-peak program 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, live on Zoom.
Enrique Lamadrid and Jose Rivera, editors of the soon-to-be-published book, ‘Water for the People: The Acequia Heritage of New Mexico in a Global Context’, discuss this compilation of 25 essays by world-renowned acequia scholars.
Topics will include acequia culture, use, and history in New Mexico and worldwide, situating the state’s acequia heritage and its inherent sustainable design Read More
Full Snow Moon Among Clouds Today Over White Rock
The Full Snow Moon emerges this morning among clouds over White Rock. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More
Breakfast Burritos At Los Alamos Farmers Market Thursday
Leopold Writing Program Announces Call For Environmental Essays From New Mexico 6th-12th Graders
LWP News:
TAOS — The Leopold Writing Program (LWP), a New Mexico based non-profit, is celebrating its 15th year of offering an environmental essay writing contest open to all 6th-12th graders in the state of New Mexico.
This year’s contest features nearly $3,000 in scholarship awards for the best student essays in three age categories. In 2022, nine middle and high school students read their essays aloud to an assembled group of families, educators and friends in the Old Senate Chamber at the Bataan Memorial Building in Santa Fe.
This year’s winners are invited to read their essays on Earth Day, Read More
Post From The Road: Pioneer Store Museum In Chloride
Pioneer Store Museum: The exterior of the Pioneer Store looks much like it did during the bustling days during the mining era. The building was built in 1880 and still retains the look of the old west. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Merchandise: To walk through the doors of the Pioneer Store Museum is like traveling in a time machine. Virtually everything in the store is 100 years old. Shown is a display case with various items. The shelves behind are well organized by products with the first section being food products, the center contained kitchen utincils and supplies, and the last section Read More
