Lois Eddleman A Major Force Behind Los Alamos County Fair Exhibition For Decades
Lois Eddleman, 93, was in the thick of things Thursday preparing for the County Fair Exhibition at Mesa Public Library. Eddleman has been part of the County Extension’s Fair Exhibition for decades and remains a major participant in the organizing, planning, judging and staging of the Exhibition. Eddleman also teaches piano and recruited several of her students to help out with the set-up Thursday for this year’s exhibition. The exhibition opens with handicap viewing 4-5 p.m. today and general public viewing 5-8 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com Read More
SFNF Update: Cueva Fire Grows To 5 Acres
SFNF News:
SANTA FE – Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) have determined that the lightning-caused Cueva Fire on the Coyote Ranger District will be managed to improve forest conditions and reduce the risk of high-severity wildfire in the future.
Today and through the weekend fire crews will take advantage of favorable weather conditions to implement firing operations to bring positive benefits to the landscape.
Start date: August 6, 2019
Cause: Lightning
Location: French Mesa, located on the north end of the Coyote Ranger District, adjacent to Forest Road 8
Size: 5 Read More
Portion Of Santa Fe Rail Trail Closed Until November
SFC News:Forest Road 376 Closed At MM 5.3 For Public Safety
SFNF News:Birds Of The Neighborhood On Barranca Mesa
As summer progresses, the early blooming flowers have gone to seed, much to the delight of the finches. Photo by Ken Hanson
Pine siskin devouring one of its favorite seeds, those of the tall phlox. Apparently, there is some debate about who has first dibs. Photo by Ken Hanson
Pine siskin on a bending Gaillardia (Blanket flower) plant, pulling seeds from the seed head, even before they are barely ripe in a garden in Barranca Mesa. Photo by Ken Hanson
Hummingbirds find flowers in bloom all summer long. Photo by Ken Hanson
Hummingbird living the sweet life. Photo by Ken Hanson Read More
NWS: Today’s High Near 82; Tonight’s Low Around 56
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 82 with a 50 percent chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Tonight’s low around 56. Courtesy/NWSDaily Postcard: Sundrop Flower At Unitarian Church
A Sundrop flower is spotted Thursday in the wilderness backyard of the Unitarian Church at 1738 N Sage St. A member of the evening primrose, its petals form a square with an extended ovary sticking out of the center. Botanical name flips between Oenothera hartwegii and Calylophus Hartwegii. Photo by KokHeong McNaughton Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Victor Maldonado
On the job in Los Alamos is Victor Maldonado, owner of Victor’s Landscaping LLC, checking out a yard project on Aster Street today in White Rock. Maldonado opened his business in 2005 and focused first on lawn maintenance, but quickly grew into a full service company. With more than 25 years of experience, Maldonado has the knowledge and experience to tackle the most intricate landscaping projects. For more information, or to schedule a consultation, call 505.661.9680. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Council Declares August Bear Month In Los Alamos
Wearing a special hat to mark the occassion, Councilor James Robinson presents Kathleen Ramsey, founder of the Wildlife Center in Espanola, with a proclamation Tuesday night, declaring August as Bear Month. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council presented a proclamation declaring August as Bear Month during the Tuesday night regular meeting in council chambers.
Councilor James Robinson read the proclamation, which states:
Silent Falcon UAS Technologies Conducts Analysis On Missing Man Aerials In Organ Mountains
Silent Falcon UAS Technologies was established to bring state-of-the-art technologies to small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS). Courtesy/ Silent Falcon UAS TechnologiesWeekly Fishing Report: Aug. 8
By GEORGE MORSEClose Encounter With Bear On Orange Street
Early morning encounter with a bear Tuesday on Orange Street. Photo by Delaney Ulrich
Bear spotted sniffing around a recycle cart Tuesday on Orange Street. Photo by Delaney Ulrich
Off he goes in search of greener pastures. Photo by Delaney Ulrich Read More
NWS: Today’s High Near 82; Tonight’s Low Around 59
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 82 with a 30 percent chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Tonight’s low around 59. Courtesy/NWS
Courtesy/NWSDaily Postcard: Mourning Cloak Butterfly
Daily Postcard: A mourning cloak butterfly is observed basking in the morning sunlight on a recent hike in the Jemez. Photo by Marc Bailey Read More
Fall & Winter Events At New Mexico Historic Sites
Wagon in the Snow at Fort Selden. Courtesy/NMDCA
Luminarias at Jemez Historic Site. Courtesy/NMDCA
Virgin de Guadalupe carving, part of J. Paul Taylor collection. Courtesy/NMDCARain Makes Big Splash In Los Alamos Today
Midday rains were heavy today and made a big splash as this Mustang made its way down Diamond Drive. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Read More Rover Park Play Lot Closed For Wasp Removal
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has advised that the Rover Park Play Lot on Rover Boulevard in White Rock is closed until Friday.
The County Parks Division is removing wasps from the play lot, and for safety reasons, does not want children in the area during the removal operation. Read More
Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument Closed Due To Impassable Road From Thunderstorms Tuesday
Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument is closed due to impassable road. Courtesy/BLM
BLM News:
ALBUQUERQUE – Due to thunderstorms Tuesday, the road to Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument is impassable.
The Monument is closed starting and updates will be posted to www.blm.gov/visit/kktr.
For more information, contact the BLM Rio Puerco Field Office at 505.761.8700.
About BLM
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout Read More
Rainbow Fills Sky Over White Rock Tuesday
Rainbow spotted in the sky Tuesday on the way to White Rock. Photo by Christina Scovel Read More
