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Los Alamos Public Schools To Remain Closed Thursday

LAPS News:

Due to continued snow and ice, the Los Alamos Public Schools will be closed Thursday, Feb. 3.

There will be no before or after school programs or activities.

The YMCA after school childcare will be closed as well.

“Be safe and stay warm,” Interim Superintendent Jennifer Guy said. Read More

Los Alamos, White Rock Senior Centers Closed Due To Snow

LARSO News:

The Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) has announced that both the Betty Ehart Senior Center in Los Alamos and the White Rock Senior Center are closed today due to the snow storm blanketing the area.

There will be no meal service today at either senior center.

“Please stay home and stay safe,” LARSO Executive Director Bernadette Lauritzen said. Read More

Los Alamos County Manager Closes All Non-Essential County Government Facilities Due To Hazardous Weather

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Manager Steven Lynne has closed all non-essential County government facilities for today, Feb. 2, due to hazardous weather conditions that are expected to persist throughout the day.

County crews will continue to clear the major roads and streets according to the County’s FY22 Snow and Ice Control Plan.

The County’s MyDrive live-streaming program can be accessed at https://lacnm.com/MyDrive to view road conditions at some of the major intersections within Los Alamos. Users should click the intersection image to activate the live feed on YouTube. Read More

Food Depot Distribution Schedule Changes Due To Snow

FOOD DEPOT News:

SANTA FE — With inclement weather forecasted for this week, The Food Depot has a change in food distribution and deliveries.

  • The Food Depot’s drive-thru Food Pantry at warehouse, 1222 Siler Road is rescheduled to Friday, Feb. 4 (same time: 7-9 a.m.).
  • The Food Depot’s Food Mobile will continue at Kearny Elementary, 901 Avenida de las Campanas, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, Feb. 4. 
  • Kids Kitchen deliveries to 21st Century participants are dependent on Santa Fe Public Schools’ decision to hold classes or not. 

These food distributions are canceled:

  • The Food Depot’s Food Mobile
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Snow Day! All Los Alamos Schools Are Closed!

LAPS News:

The Los Alamos Public Schools will be closed today, Feb. 2 due to the snow.

Snow is predicted to continue throughout the day so all before and after school events and activities also are canceled.

YMCA childcare is cancelled as is Los Alamos Online Academy.

“Please be safe and enjoy the snow,” Interim Superintendent Jennifer Guy said. Read More

More Than 60 Los Alamos National Laboratory Staff Members Recognized With DOE Secretary’s Honor Awards

United States Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

  • Four teams honored for exceptional contributions

More than 60 staff members on four different teams at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) were recently recognized with Honor Awards from the Department of Energy Secretary—the highest honor a DOE employee or contractor can receive.

“To be recognized with this award is an exceptional achievement,” Laboratory Director Thom Mason said. “These teams illustrate the commitment to excellence that has always been a hallmark of the Laboratory, and they should Read More

Gisler: Light Pollution And Upcoming Review Of Los Alamos County’s Lighting Ordinance Draft

By GALEN GISLER
Los Alamos

An editorial in the Jan. 24, 2022 issue of the Santa Fe New Mexican, “Dark skies are another draw for New Mexico” points out that the dark skies we enjoy here are a benefit to tourism as well as to the well-being of wildlife, human health, and calming the soul. Seven International Dark Sky Parks are in our state, the newest being the Valles Caldera National Preserve, which achieved that prestigious status in 2021.

Unfortunately, most people in the world do not enjoy dark night-time skies and can see at most a handful of stars on a moonless night. With advances in lighting technology, Read More

NWS Forecast For Snowfall Across New Mexico Feb. 1-3

Here’s a look at the range of possibilities with the Tuesday night through Thursday winter storm across New Mexico. This image shows the National Weather Service in Albuquerque forecast for expected snowfall amounts across the state. The NWS forecast for Los Alamos includes a 10 percent chance of snow today after 5 p.m. with a high near 43 with a low around 26. Wednesday a 90 percent chance of snow and a high near 32. Wednesday night low around 10. Thursday mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Thursday night a low around 3. Friday sunny, with a high near 31. Courtesy/NWS
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New Mexico Gets $43.7 Million For Orphan Well Clean-Up

STATE News:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and members of the Congressional delegation announced Monday that the U.S. Department of the Interior has made $43.7 million available to the state to clean up abandoned oil and gas wells in New Mexico through the federal Infrastructure and Jobs Act.

When an oil and gas operator goes bankrupt, wells may become “orphaned” and the responsibility to plug and reclaim the site may fall to the state. Wells and associated facilities that are left abandoned can cause environmental damage by leaking methane or impacting groundwater.

There are approximately Read More

DOE/NNSA: Comment Period For West Road Floodplain Assessment, Cable Fencing For TA-03 In Los Alamos Canyon

DOE/NNSA News:

The Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration’s (DOE/NNSA) Los Alamos Field Office has issued a  Floodplain Assessment for the West Road Post and Cable Fencing Project at Technical Area 03 (Floodplain Assessment) for a 15-day public review and comment period commencing with publication of this notice.

The comment period will end Feb. 14.

DOE/NNSA is proposing to install post and cable or in-kind barriers along West Road at selected locations near the Los Alamos County Ice Rink in Los Alamos Canyon at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL).

The proposed Read More

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