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Amateur Naturalist: A Rocky Landscape Part 2

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Boulders created by a large dense flow of lava are at the top of a canyon slope and will eventually tumble or slide to the bottom of the canyon. Photo by Robert Dryja

By ROBERT DRYJA
Los Alamos

We previously reviewed how the composition of lava by itself contributes to the resulting rocks seen in fields. Lava that is predominately liquid to start can become dense boulders after it has cooled. Lava that is powdery or porous when created can become sandy with small stones.

A second influence is concerned with the slopes coming down from the rim of a volcanic crater. The angles of slopes are a major influence. Read More

IBEW Signs Agreement For Largest Renewable Energy Project In North American History

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IBEW News:

Monday, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) signed a project labor agreement to build a $1.3 billion, 580-mile transmission line across Arizona and New Mexico as part of the largest renewable energy project in North American history.

Construction of the line, which will employ more than 500 IBEW members, will connect the SunZia Clean Energy Transmission and Wind Infrastructure project and its more than 3,500 MW of renewable wind power to communities throughout the Southwest. Developer Pattern Energy estimates the $5 billion project will power more than Read More

Letter To The Editor: A Christmas Warning

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By MARK DEVOLDER
Los Alamos

Recently, Americans did a good job of dealing with high inflation and a potential recession. However, many folks burned up their savings and / or resorted to increasing their credit card debt. Now, Americans are faced with a bigger problem – deflation.

Why would deflation be a problem? First, there is probably quite a bit of pent-up desire to spend after having been thrifty for so long. As gasoline, diesel fuel, food, and commercial item prices fall, there will be some additional money available for other uses by consumers. Second, Saudi Arabia and Russia are probably Read More

Community Invited To Book Reading At Long Pour Nov. 28

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COMMUNITY News:

Escape the holiday bustle and attend a book reading at the Long Pour 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28 at 144 Central Park Square.

Grab a cocktail, sit back and relax while listening to Los Alamos local Brenda Fleming as she reads from her book, Short Front Legs: Observations of the Human Species from a Tired Mother. Stories from the book focus on the hilarities of humanhood, and for this reading, one of the topics will be the holidays.

There will be a limited number of books available for sale after the book reading and will benefit Family Strengths Network. (Cheers to Giving Tuesday!) Cash

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C’YA’s Million Thanks Mail Program Seeks More Letters

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Local Air Force personnel Jill and Kyle Partin. Courtesy.C’YA

Mail received for C’YA’s Million Thanks project. Courtesy/C’YA

C’YA News:

The last several days have culminated in mail for C’YA’s Million Thanks project. This program sends mail to local military personnel and their families.

This year C’YA salutes local Air Force personnel Kyle and Jill Partin. We also provided cards for many local veterans on Veteran’s Day.

“My thanks to the students of Leadership Los Alamos, a small group of adults from the United Church of Los Alamos and a group of students from Albuquerque Public Schools,” Read More

More Electric, Hydrogen And Hybrid Passenger And Commercial Vehicles Coming To New Mexico Starting In 2026

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NMED News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Thursday, the Environmental Improvement Board (EIB) and the Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board (AQCB) adopted advanced clean vehicles rules after a joint public hearing.

Their independent approval of these rules ensure New Mexicans and New Mexico businesses will have access to a wide variety of electric, hybrid and hydrogen passenger and commercial vehicles in the coming years. These types of vehicles are known as zero emission vehicles. The coordinated package of rules will significantly increase consumer choice for New Mexicans by assuring Read More

Obituary: Priscilla M. Pacheco Dec. 15, 1939 – Nov. 10, 2023

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PRISCILLA M. PACHECO Dec. 15, 1939 – Nov. 10, 2023

Priscilla M. Pacheco departed peacefully Nov. 10, 2023, surrounded by loved ones in the comfort of her home.

Born in Santa Fe, Dec. 15, 1939, Priscilla, along with her husband Danny Pacheco, raised their family in Los Alamos, NM. A dedicated mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Priscilla was known for her kindness and caring nature, with a smile that could light up any room. Her absence will be felt deeply by all who knew and loved her.

Priscilla’s affection for children earned her the endearing title of neighborhood mom. She was known for Read More

Mom Commends LAHS Senior Melaki Gutierrez

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Los Alamos High School senior football player Melaki Gutierrez poses with his mom, Jordan Archuleta after a game at Sullivan Field. Archuleta wanted to send her son a message through the Los Alamos Daily Post, ‘It’s your senior year kiddo! I’m so proud of how far you’ve come with school and sports! I can’t wait to see what the future holds for you. I love you son.’. Courtesy/Jordan Archuleta Read More

Local EMT Brian Kliesen Honored For 20 Years Of Service

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The 525 Independence All Stars. Courtesy/Brian Kliesen

COMMUNITY News:

Brian Kliesen of Los Alamos, former wildland firefighter with the US Forest Service, was recently recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians for achieving 20 consecutive years of National EMS Certification.

This distinction is an honor held by few EMS professionals.

To maintain his status as a Nationally Registered EMT, Kliesen completed, on a biennial basis, the most comprehensive recertification program for EMS professionals in America.

By maintaining his National EMS Certification Read More