Hungry Deer Spotted Munching Leaves On Circle Drive
Deer spotted munching on a bush Wednesday morning on Circle Drive. Photo by Ed Birnbaum Read More
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
Daily Postcard: View Of Pajarito Plateau After Winter Storm
Daily Postcard: View Thursday looking up Pueblo Canyon from Anniversary Trail. Photo by Randal Pair Read More
Bobcat Spotted Strolling Around Pueblo Canyon
A bobcat spotted today strolling around in Pueblo Canyon. Photo by Elaine DreesOlaf Snowman Replica Sparks Joy Around Los Alamos
Adlai and Ava Plants of Los Alamos get creative during the recent snowy weather and build a likeness of Olaf, the comical snowman from the movie Frozen. Photo by Nathan Plants 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
Birds Out And About As Snow Falls Around Los Alamos
A Dark-eyed Junco uncovers a worm in the snow Wednesday in Los Alamos. Photo by Geoff Reeves
Northern Flicker spotted Wednesday thinking ‘is it really snowing again?’ Photo by Geoff Reeves Read More
Coyotes Gather At Los Alamos County Golf Course
Coyotes gather Wednesday at the Los Alamos County Golf Course. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
UNM-Los Alamos On Two-Hour Delay Today
UNM-LA News:
UNM-Los Alamos is on a two-hour delay today due to inclement weather.
The two-hour delay includes online and remote operations. 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.
Daily Postcard: Snowy Morning At Deer Trap Mesa
Daily Postcard: Snowy scene Tuesday morning at Deer Trap Mesa. Photo by Jeff Brown
View Tuesday morning from Deer Trap Mesa. Photo by Jeff Brown Read More
Unique Icicles Spotted Near Overlook Park
Unique icicles spotted Wednesday near Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
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
Daily Postcard: Kind Soul Braves Cold For Homer And Edna

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