Environment

SFCC Presents ‘Migrating Songbirds – Small and Mighty’

SFCC science professor Lenny Gannes gets a close-up view of a warbler. Courtesy/SFCC

SFCC News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College’s (SFCC) Library is presenting “Migrating Songbirds – Small and Mighty,” an online presentation with SFCC science professor Lenny Gannes, Ph.D.

The free online presentation is 1-2 p.m. March 9 and open to the public, but participants must register by March 8 here.

Those who register will be sent a Zoom link for the event.

“We’re excited to offer this dynamic presentation to the public. We know that the public’s interest in birds has increased as more people are Read More

Nature On Tap: Geologic Tour Of Northern Jemez Mountains

 PEEC and Los Alamos Creative District host virtual Nature On Tap at Monday, local geologist Kirt Kempter hosts a virtual geologic tour of the Jemez Mountains. Register at peecnature.org/events. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

Join the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) and Los Alamos Creative District at 5:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 22 for a virtual Nature On Tap.

During this program, audience members will hear from local geologist Kirt Kempter and take a virtual geologic tour of the northern Jemez Mountains. Register now at peecnature.org/events. Registration is required to receive Read More

Spaceport America Cup Is Going Virtual For 2021

Courtesy/Spaceport America

Spaceport America News:

Sierra County — Spaceport America and partners Experimental Sounding Rocket Association (ESRA) have announced that the 2021 Spaceport America Cup will be held as a virtual event June 18-20.

The 2021 Spaceport America Cup will be an online competition and technical conference. Student teams from across the globe will complete to win technical awards and one team will be selected as the overall 2021 Virtual Spaceport America Cup winner.

In addition, teams will participate in interactive poster session reviews, hear from special guest Read More

LAPS Issues Class Schedules For Today

LAPS News:

Los Alamos Public Schools has issued the class schedules for today that has been adjusted due to inclement weather.

Class schedule for today:

  • All remote classes will be held as scheduled;
  • Due to snow and safety, all morning in-person classes for special education and preschool are canceled; and
  • Elementary school afternoon in-person classes will be held as scheduled.
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Weekly Fishing Report: Feb. 17, 2021

By GEORGE MORSE
Sports And Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post

New Mexico was slammed with a blast of Arctic air straight out of the North Pole over the weekend. Record-breaking cold temperatures covered the entire Eastern half of the state from Clayton to Carlsbad.

It’s a good bet that any body of water in this part of the state froze, including lakes and ponds that normally never would see ice. A second snowstorm added several more inches of snow Tuesday morning to areas of Central and Southern New Mexico. Best to check on road and fishing conditions before planning a fishing trip this week.

The western Read More

Scenes Of Snowy Conditions Around Los Alamos Today

View of snowy conditions this afternoon on 20th Street. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

View this afternoon at 15th Street and Trinity Drive. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Traffic moves slowly this afternoon down the Main Hill Road. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

NWS: Winter Weather Update

The National Weather Service forecasts snow showers from the third storm system will focus from the northern mountains across to northeast New Mexico, as well as the east-central plains through Thursday morning. An isolated thunderstorm cannot be ruled out across or near the higher terrain. Wind chills tonight will be in the single digits and below zero across much of the state. Another round of freezing fog and perhaps light freezing drizzle is expected across the eastern plains. High temperatures Thursday will largely be below freezing across the eastern plains, with temperatures 15-30 Read More

NWS: More Snow And Cold In Forecast Through Wednesday

Low temperatures tonight will once again be very cold and areas of snow also will continue although snow coverage will gradually taper off. Freezing fog is possible, which may make for slick, icy roads and reduced visibility. Courtesy/NWS

More snow is in the forecast through Wednesday with the highest accumulations favoring the Sangre de Cristos and adjacent highlands. Snow-packed and icy roads will likely lead to hazardous travel conditions. Courtesy/NWS
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Bandelier On Delayed Opening Wednesday

BANDELIER News:

Bandelier National Monument will open at noon Wednesday.

The delay is to allow staff time to clear snow and ice from park trails and roads. Read More

Scenes Of Snowy Day Around Downtown Los Alamos

Crews clear snow from the sidewalk near the LANL Community Programs Office today on Central Avenue. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

A lone raven perches on a tree top today in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Snow falls today and rests on the back and head of the elephant statue at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

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