Environment

Heinrich Addresses Infrastructure Investment And Jobs Act That Will Deliver More Than $3.7 Billion To New Mexico

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:

…At least $3.725 billion in formula funding would go to New Mexico automatically, plus the opportunity to apply for large amounts of competitive funding

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, a member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, welcomed the U.S. House of Representatives voting to pass the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

This legislation, which was previously passed by the U.S. Senate, will now go to President Biden to be signed into law.

The bill includes a number of provisions championed by Sen. Read More

N3B Los Alamos Hosts Public Meeting On Cleanup Status Of 19 Historical LANL Sites In Pueblo Canyon

N3B Los Alamos News:

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management Los Alamos Field Office (EM-LA) and cleanup contractor N3B Los Alamos will host a virtual public meeting 3:30-5 p.m., Nov. 9, to provide information on the completed investigation of 19 sites in Pueblo Canyon associated with historical Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) operations.

EM-LA and N3B recently submitted a request to the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) to complete the regulatory process for the sites, which would certify they no longer require monitoring or investigation, as Read More

State ORD Selects Los Alamos County Parks, Recreation & Open Space To Receive A $19,300 Grant Award

COUNTY News:

Through a competitive grant process, the Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD) is investing in organizations to build trails, trailheads, signage, river access, and more throughout New Mexico.

It was announced Monday that Los Alamos County Parks, Recreation, and Open Space will receive $19,300 in grant funding.

The awarded Los Alamos County project will improve access for equestrians, mountain bikers and hikers into Bayo Canyon trail system from the North Mesa stables trail.

The project will widen the trail to equestrian trail standards that allow for multiple users and provide Read More

Scenes From Diego Prescribed Burn Near Fenton Lake

Smoke visible today near Fenton Lake from the Diego prescribed burn that began Tuesday on the Cuba Ranger District. The 374-acre treatment area is north of the community of Gilman and 1 mile east of the Rancho del Chaparral Girl Scout Camp. Crews are treating small blocks each day to decrease the volume of smoke. The Diego prescribed burn is designed to remove dead forest fuels, provide community protection and promote forest health. Photo by Delbert Romero/ladailypost.com

Smoke today near Fenton Lake from the Diego prescribed burn that began Tuesday on the Cuba Ranger District. Photo by Delbert Read More

County: Winter Sidewalk Guidelines For 2021-22

The County reminds residents to keep sidewalks clear this winter. Courtesy/Michel Aspirot-CBC

COUNTY News:

During the winter months, the County would like to remind residents that it is important to keep sidewalks clear of snow and ice so that they remain pass­able for postal workers, children walking to school and others who need to use them.

When possible, and depend­ing upon available resources, County crews will conduct sidewalk-clearing operations by removing snow first from the adopted “safe routes to school” and then move to other selected sidewalks. The County does not clear every Read More

Fees Waived At Bandelier On Veterans Day Thursday Nov. 11

Fall colors on display recently in Upper Frijoles Canyon at Bandelier National Monument. Courtesy/NPS

NPS News:

Since 2006, Veterans Day has been a fee free day at Bandelier National Monument, this year is no exception.

In honor of those who have served and sacrificed for our county, the National Park Service invites the public to remember and honor our veterans by waiving entrance fees on Veterans Day, Thursday, Nov. 11, at all National Park Service.

Fee free days provide opportunities to explore new places or enjoy a favorite. Out of more than 400 national parks, just over 100 charge an entrance Read More

DPU Natural Gas Telephone Survey Launches Today

 COUNTY News:

Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities’ (DPU) customers may receive an automated phone survey sometime between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m., today, Nov. 5 through Thursday, Nov. 11.

The purpose of the three-minute survey is to assess the effectiveness of the DPU’s public awareness program designed to promote natural gas safety for all stakeholders, including customers with and without gas heaters and appliances.

As a natural gas provider, DPU is committed to safely delivering gas to the community. It is equally committed to educating Los Alamos citizens on the potential dangers of natural Read More

Dark Sky Program At Spirio Field In White Rock Saturday!

Pajarito Astronomers News:

Los Alamos County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Divisions have partnered up with the Parjarito Astronomers for the Dark Sky/Night program.

Anyone with an interest in star gazing and the chance to look for stars through a telescope is invited to come out Saturday night to Spirio Soccer Field at Overlook Park in White Rock.

Arrive at nightfall for viewing, or around sunset for setting up. If arriving at night and approaching Spirio Field, please use parking lights.

Bring a red flashlight for safety.

This gathering is weather permitting (if it’s partly cloudy it will Read More

Los Alamos Man Spotted Caring For His Community

Mike Lyon of Los Alamos is spotted Thursday walking along the Canyon Rim Trail, and whenever he came upon trash he stopped to pick it up and throw it into the nearest receptacle. ‘I hate trash‚’ he told the Los Alamos Daily Post. Lyon walks 5 miles every other day and does his best to keep the trail looking beautiful. The 78-year-old is on track to walk 1,000 miles this year. Rather than ignoring the trash he sees on his walks, Lyon does his part to care for the community he loves. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com

Mike Lyon of Los Alamos at Smith’s Marketplace following his 5 mile walk Thursday on the Read More

3D Simulations Improve Understanding Of Energetic-Particle Radiation And Help Protect Space Assets

3D simulations based on fundamental physics principles model the production of energetic ions and electrons. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

A team of researchers used 3D particle simulations to model the acceleration of ions and electrons in a physical process called magnetic reconnection.

The results could contribute to the understanding and forecasting of energetic particles released during magnetic reconnection, which could help protect space assets and advance space exploration.

“For the first time ever, we can use 3D simulations from fundamental physics principles to model the production Read More

U.S. Green Building Council Designates LEED Gold Award For SFCC’s Automotive Technologies Center

SFCC Automotive Technologies Center exterior. Courtesy/Enterprise Builders

SFCC Automotive Technologies Center vehicle lifts. Courtesy/Enterprise Builders

SFCC News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) announces that the U.S. Green Building Council has certified the college’s Automotive Technologies Center at the Gold Level under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for New Construction rating system. The building earned 66 documented and approved points.

“SFCC is proud to have achieved LEED Gold for the Automotive Technology Center,” SFCC President Read More

New Report Charts Path For Next Decade Of Astronomy & Astrophysics; Recommends Future Ground & Space Telescopes, Priorities, Investments In Scientific Community

NASENM News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new decadal survey from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASENM) identifies scientific priorities, opportunities, and funding recommendations for the next 10 years of astronomy and astrophysics.

The report presents a visionary plan for the field to pursue discovery and exploration of habitable planets, enhance understanding of the dynamic and changing universe, and study what drives the formation of galaxies. It recommends an ambitious program of investments to strengthen the profession, change how large strategic Read More

Council To Consider Loan Increase For White Rock Plant

COUNTY News:

Ordinance 712 will be considered by the Los Alamos County Council at its meeting 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9.

If approved, the ordinance would authorize the utilities manager to request that the Department of Public Utilities’ (DPU) loan amount with the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) be increased from $17 million up to a maximum of $30 million for the construction of the water resource recovery facility (WRRF).

This facility is proposed to replace the aging White Rock wastewater treatment plant. Los Alamos citizens can watch the Nov. 9 council meeting and provide public comment Read More

AGU: 1,000 Years Of Glacial Ice Reveal ‘Prosperity And Peril’

Researchers’ ice core drilling camp on Colle Gnifetti in 2015. Two ice cores extracted from this area preserved a continuous one-thousand-year record of European climate and vegetation. Courtesy/Margit Schwikowski

AGU News:

WASHINGTON — Europe’s past prosperity and failure, driven by climate changes, has been revealed using thousand-year-old pollen, spores and charcoal particles fossilized in glacial ice.

This first analysis of microfossils preserved in European glaciers unveils earlier-than-expected evidence of air pollution and the roots of modern invasive species problems. Read More

Verus® Research Announces $5 Million, 48-Month Contract With Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency

VERUS News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Verus® Research, a New Mexico-based team of scientists and engineers specializing in advanced research and development, announces it has been awarded a $5 million Waveform Agile RF Directed Energy (WARDEN) contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).

If all options of the contract are exercised, the 48-month effort will develop hardware, theory and computational models to extend the range and effectiveness of high-power microwave (HPM) systems.

The contract focuses on electromagnetic interactions with electronics contained within Read More

Daily Postcard: Chinese Flame Tree In White Rock

Daily Postcard: A Chinese flame tree and it’s unique seed capsules spotted on an early morning walk Wednesday in White Rock. The highly visible Chinese flame tree, often used as a shade, street or specimen tree, blooms in early summer with showy upright clusters of bright yellow fragrant flowers. But the flame tree, Koelreuteria bipinnata, is best known for what follows: Its fall display of seed capsules–clusters of two-inch long papery husks resembling little Chinese lanterns, which are perfect for dried flower arrangements. Its branches are so dazzling in September and October that from Read More

Weekly Fishing Report: Nov. 3, 2021

By GEORGE MORSE
Sports And Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post

The State Game and Fish Department stocked 32,655 fingerling Rio Grande cutthroat trout averaging less than two inches in length in selected waters throughout Northern New Mexico last week.

The Department is seeking to expand angling opportunities for the Rio Grande cutthroat trout, which is New Mexico’s state fish.

One of only two species of trout native to New Mexico, the Rio Grande cutthroat is one of 14 subspecies of cutthroat trout that are found throughout the American West and Canada in the Rocky Mountain range. They also inhabit Read More

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