Ominous Cloud Hovers Above NM 4 Near White Rock
An ominous cloud hovers above N.M. 4 this evening near White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Daily Postcard: Sunset Colors Sky Viewed From Canyon
Daily Postcard: The sunset colors the sky viewed late Tuesday evening from Canyon Road and Diamond Drive. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
EMNRD Cabinet Secretary Visits Forest Management Project
State Forester Laura McCarthy and EMNRD Cabinet Secretary Sarah Cottrell Propst hear about the impacts of drought on forests. Courtesy/EMNRD
Forestry Division representatives explain the landscape-scale treatment in the Turkey Mountains. Courtesy/EMNRD
EMNRD News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) Cabinet Secretary Sarah Cottrell Propst joined a tour of the Turkey Mountains Monday where EMNRD’s Forestry Division has completed significant forest and watershed restoration work thanks to the Forest and Watershed Restoration Act (FAWRA) Read More
Daily Postcard: Morning Sunrise Over Main Hill Road
Daily Postcard: Early sunrise shines through clouds Sunday above Main Hill Road. Photo by Tyler Marr Read More
Volunteers, Staff Remove Discontinued Equipment From Bandelier’s Backcountry On Weekend Wilderness Cleanup
Volunteers and Bandelier staff packing discontinued project equipment out of the wilderness. Courtesy/NPS
Volunteer Ron Morgan from White Rock helps with the haul. Courtesy/NPS
Volunteers and Bandelier staff packing discontinued project equipment out of the wilderness. Courtesy/NPS
BANDELIER News:
Volunteers and National Park Service employees helped celebrate National Public Lands Day (NPLD) at Bandelier National Monument by removing equipment from Bandelier’s backcountry during the wilderness cleanup this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 25 and 26.
Materials from eight Read More
New Vendors At Farmers Market This Thursday!
Daily Postcard: View Of Peaceful Evening At Ashley Pond
Daily Postcard: View of a peaceful evening on Saturday at Ashley Pond. Photo by Dixon Wolf Read More
Los Alamos Mountaineers Meet Virtually Tuesday Sept. 28
Packrafting in the Banff area. Photo by Zack Baker
By Bill PRIEDHORSKY
Publicity Lead
Los Alamos Mountaineers
The September Los Alamos Mountaineers virtual meeting Tuesday evening, Sept. 28, will feature a talk by Zack Baker entitled “Packrafting the Continental Divide Trail (not really!)”.
Baker will talk about packrafting – small, inflatable kayaks that can be “packed” into a backpack and easily carried to adventures. His talk will discuss how you can get into the sport, the equipment required, and how wet you should expect to be. He will show various dramatic photographs and tell stories Read More
Daily Postcard: Williamson’s Sapsucker On Barranca Mesa
Daily Postcard: A regular visitor to the area this time of year, a male Williamson’s sapsucker is spotted recently on Barranca Mesa. Williamson’s sapsuckers are a strikingly marked woodpecker of western mountains. They may be found nesting in the same aspen groves as Red-naped or Red-breasted sapsuckers, but also occur in pure coniferous forest. Quiet and inconspicuous at most times, although its staccato drumming and nasal mewing calls may be noticeable in spring. Source: audubon.org. Photo by Selvi Viswanathan Read More
SFNF Introduces ‘Passport To Pecos’ Educational Program
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — What better way to introduce kids to grown-up concepts like conservation, fire prevention and shared stewardship of public lands than by making it fun! That’s what the Recreation Program on the Pecos/Las Vegas District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) has done with its new ‘Passport to Pecos.’
The downloadable 16-page Passport to Pecos activity booklet – out just in time for National Public Lands Day Saturday – guides kids of all ages on an interactive journey up Pecos Canyon and encourages them to share their adventures on social media (with parental permission, Read More
Los Alamos: Stunning Fall Colors, Three National Parks
Scene reflects beauty and serenity of Ashley Pond in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos—where discoveries are made—invites travelers to explore vibrant fall colors and jaw-dropping scenery this autumn.
In addition to photo-worthy sights, Los Alamos offers the opportunity to visit three nearby National Parks (Bandelier National Monument, Valles Caldera National Preserve and Manhattan Project National Historical Park), hiking and biking trails, and historical and cultural sites.
“Fall is the perfect time to visit Los Alamos. With Read More
Fire Danger Remains High On Santa Fe National Forest
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest has experienced higher than normal temperatures and lower than normal precipitation for this time of year, raising concerns about the risk of wildfire well past the historical end of fire season.
Fire managers are monitoring fire indices, including fuel moisture levels which are atypically low for this time of year, and forecasted weather to keep a close eye on the very real risk of wildfire heading into October. The good news is that shorter days, increased cloud cover and the possibility of wetting rain in the first week of October are expected Read More
Daily Postcard: Hermit Thrush On Barranca Mesa
Daily Postcard: A Hermit Thrush perches on the branch of a Colorado spruce tree recently in the yard of a residence on Barranca Mesa. An unassuming bird with a melancholy song, the Hermit Thrush lurks in the understories of northern forests in summer and is a frequent winter companion across much of the country. It forages on the forest floor by rummaging through leaf litter or seizing insects with its bill. Source: allaboutbirds.org. Photo by Selvi Viswanathan Read More
NNSA Awards $7 Million To Minority-Serving Institutions In New Mexico And S.C. To Support Plutonium Pit Production
NNSA News:
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) awarded $7 million for workforce development and training supporting plutonium pit production to minority-serving educational institutions in New Mexico and South Carolina.
NNSA provided $3.5 million for partnerships in each state to be distributed among selected institutions, including historically black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities.
“NNSA is dedicated to building a diverse capable workforce, and Read More
Heinrich Opens Hearing On Electrifying Homes, Buildings
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Vice Chair of the Joint Economic Committee (JEC), delivered remarks to open the hearing, “Examining the Economic Benefits of Electrifying America’s Homes and Buildings.”
VIDEO: Heinrich Opens Hearing On Economic Benefits Of Electrifying Homes, Buildings [HD DOWNLOAD LINK HERE]
A full recap, including witness testimony, will be released at the conclusion of the hearing.
Sen. Heinrich’s opening remarks as prepared for delivery:
This hearing will come to order.
Thank you, Chairman Read More
Daily Postcard: Young Deer Spotted Beneath Rainbow
Daily Postcard: A young deer is spotted beneath a rainbow Tuesday in White Rock. Photo by Mike Fletcher Read More
Los Alamos County Environmental Services Concrete And Asphalt Recycling Operations Halted For 30 Days
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Environmental Services is working on issuing a new contractual agreement to continue the concrete and asphalt recycling operation.
Until this contract is in place, Los Alamos County Eco Station will not accept concrete or asphalt for recycling or disposal starting Oct. 1, 2021 for 30 days.
Below you will find a list of potential disposal sites for asphalt and concrete. Contact the business in advance to ensure they are able to accept concrete and asphalt for disposal:
- GM Emulsion, 505.471.9981, near Santa Fe Airport Road, accepts concrete and asphalt, No
Speaker Egolf Announces 2021 New Mexico Climate Summit
New Mexico House Speaker Brian Egolf
STATE News:
SANTA FE — As many parts of New Mexico continue to experience near-record or record-breaking temperatures, New Mexico Speaker of the House Brian Egolf has announced the first-ever New Mexico Climate Summit, to be held Oct. 25-26 at the State Capitol.
The two-day event will gather nationwide experts and leaders from across the state to develop bold new policies that address the climate crisis and include a just energy transition for all of New Mexico’s diverse communities.
The summit is presented by Speaker Egolf, in partnership with organizations Read More
Daily Postcard: Bull Elk In Valles Caldera National Preserve
Construction Underway At Smith’s Parking Lot In White Rock
Workers are removing old asphalt this morning from the parking lot at Smith’s in White Rock. A Smith’s employee said the project should end by Sept. 29 and will cover the front and rear lots. Photo by Dave Lannen
Construction underway this morning at Smiths parking lot this morning in White Rock. Photo by Dave Lannen
Scene of construction this morning on the parking lot at Smith’s in White Rock. Photo by Dave Lannen Read More