Los Alamos First Responders Rescue Female Juvenile From Fall Off Cliff At Overlook Point In White Rock
Los Alamos first responders on the scene of a rescue early Monday evening of a female juvenile from a fall off a cliff ledge at Overlook Point in White Rock. First responders extracted the juvenile after several hours in a treacherous location and Classic Air Medical transported her to Albuquerque for treatment. Courtesy/LAPD
LAPD News:
Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD), Los Alamos Fire Department and Classic Air Medical staff responded at approximately 6:33 p.m. Monday, July 17, to Overlook Park in White Rock in reference to a female juvenile falling from a cliff ledge at Overlook Point. Read More
Daily Postcard: Swallowtail Butterfly Sips Nectar From Lilies
Daily Postcard: A swallowtail butterfly sips nectar from orange lilies blooming in the garden of a residence Monday on North Mesa. Photo by Lynn Strauss Read More
Name Suggestions For New Geese Pour Into Daily Post!
The Los Alamos Daily Post has received more than 200 name suggestions for the two new geese, (shown here with Ed and Gwen) relocated last Thursday to Ashley Pond. Someone had abandoned the pair as goslings at the pond in May. They were too young to be on their own. LAPD’s Animal Control moved them to a safe location and recently had them examined by Veterinarian Kathleen Ramsay before returning them Thursday to the pond. Dr. Ramsay said the brown goose is male but it’s a bit too early to determine the gender of the white goose. A sampling of name suggestions received so far include Opp and Heimer, Golly Read More
Environmental Management Cleanup Forum July 20, 2023
EM-LA & N3B Los Alamos News:
The community is invited to join the Department of Energy’s Environmental Management Los Alamos Field Office and its contractor N3B for a forum on the legacy cleanup mission at Los Alamos National Laboratory, 9-10:30 a.m. July 20.
William “Ike” White, head of the Department of Energy’s environmental cleanup program will participate in this forum!
This event will feature discussions on remediating historical contamination from the Manhattan Project and Cold War.
To view the meeting agenda and presentation, visit: n3b-la.com/EMCF_Jul_20_2023
In-person: Read More
Scenes From Mess Left By Bear At Ashley Pond Park
A local resident spotted this mess from trash cans left by a bear at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Michael Carlson
A bear had a feast from trash in a container at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Michael Carlson Read More
Scenes From ‘Toast To Technology At Demo Day’ As Part Of 2023 Los Alamos ScienceFest At Fuller Lodge
As part of Los Alamos ScienceFest 2023, Scott Ziegler of Space Kinetic Corp. in Berkeley, Calif., is presenting a talk this morning at Toast to Technology at Demo Day that runs until 6 p.m. today at Fuller Lodge. All types of innovators and entrepreneurial-minded people are invited to attend this day of deep-tech presentations and roundtable conversations with Lab experts, area entrepreneurs investors and government leaders. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from Toast to Technology at Demo Day that runs until 6 p.m. today at Fuller Lodge as part of Los Alamos ScienceFest 2023. Read More
Secretary Propst: As New Mexico State Parks Celebrate 90th Anniversary, It’s Time To Boost Our Investment In These Hidden Gems
Scene from the 2nd annual Turquoise Trail Pack Burro Race May 6 in Cerrillos Hills State Park. Courtesy/EMNRD
By SARAH COTTRELL PROPST
EMNRD Secretary
On May 6, under a blue New Mexico sky, I stood next to a trail in Cerrillos Hills State Park as pack burros and their human partners raced by. The 2nd annual Turquoise Trail Pack Burro Race illustrated what New Mexico’s state parks do best: Bring people outside, provide education, and encourage economic activity in our parks’ gateway communities, from restaurants to guides and other outdoor recreation businesses.
State Parks—a New Mexico Energy, Read More
Fresh Plums & More At Los Alamos Farmer’s Market July 20
New Mexico Office Of Archaeological Studies Hires Dr. Thatcher Seltzer-Rogers Director Of Business Operations
Dr. Thatcher Seltzer-Rogers
OAS News:
SANTA FE — Office of Archaeological Studies (OAS) has brought on Dr. Thatcher Seltzer-Rogers as Director of Business Operations. His first day was June 26, 2023.
“The Office of Archaeological Studies is excited that Thatcher is joining the division,” said Michelle Ensey, Co-interim director of the office of archaeological studies.
Thatcher’s role supervises client archaeological projects, including regulatory definition (permitting), scoping with clients, budget development and management, personnel selection, plan preparation and Read More
Daily Postcard: Morning View From Top Of Pajarito Lodge
Daily Postcard: The view early this morning from the top of Pajarito Lodge. Courtesy/webcam Read More
US Navy Virginia Class Fast Attack Submarine Spotted By Los Alamos Daily Post Photographer On Alaskan Cruise
While on an Alaskan cruise Saturday, Los Alamos Daily Post photographer/videographer Nate Limback had the opportunity to sail next to an active US Navy Virginia Class SSN attack submarine. According to the cruise captain, it is rare to see a submarine on the surface so far out in the ocean. The Virginia Class SSN is the latest class of advanced capability nuclear powered fast attack submarines, according to the Submarine Industrial Base Council. It helps ensure future national security by providing theater commanders with an affordable and flexible multi-mission stealth platform that replacesU.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján Welcomes $25 Million To Plug Orphaned Oil & Gas Wells In New Mexico
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) has welcomed $25 million for New Mexico to implement the REGROW Act, legislation he championed in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to clean up and remediate abandoned gas and oil wells.
This investment is part of the Biden administration’s $660 million Phase 1 funding to clean up legacy pollution around the country. These resources to clean up hazardous sites will create good-paying jobs, promote economic growth and revitalization, reduce harmful methane leaks, and reduce environmental and public health risks to surface Read More
Macek: Existence Of Snakes Depends On Humans
By JAN MACEK
Los Alamos
World Snake Day is celebrated every year on July 16 to raise awareness about the different types of snake species and the important role they play in maintaining ecological balance.
Perhaps you missed the articles last year that stated, “One-fifth of all snakes, turtles, and other reptiles face extinction. More than a fifth of all reptilian species — over 1,800 — are threatened with extinction, and 31 species have permanently vanished already, according to a new study in the journal Nature.” https://www.vox.com/2022/4/27/23040966/snakes-turtles-lizards-reptiles-extinction Read More
Daily Postcard: Juniper Hairstreak On Barranca Mesa
Daily Postcard: A Juniper Hairstreak butterfly sips nectar from a Black Eyed Susan and appears not at all bothered by insects buzzing around the yard of a residence Saturday on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Selvi Viswanathan Read More
County-Pajarito Astronomers Dark Night At Spirio Soccer Fields At Overlook Park Tonight!
Pajarito Astronomers News:
Los Alamos County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Divisions have partnered up with the Pajarito Astronomers for the Dark Night program.
Anyone with an interest in star gazing and the chance to look through a telescope is invited to come out to Spirio Soccer Fields tonight, July 15, at Overlook Park in White Rock.
Volunteers from the Pajarito Astronomers Club will be present with telescopes starting about 8:30 p.m. until at least 11 p.m., and as late as midnight if there is continued interest.
Sunset is at 8:23 p.m., so it won’t be dark until about 9:20 p.m. However, Read More
Greater Chaco Coalition Calls For Stronger Protection Efforts In Response To Congressional Hearing
SIERRA CLUB News:
COUNSELOR, NM — Responding to a Congressional hearing by the Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resource, the Greater Chaco Coalition (Frack Off Chaco) reaffirms its unwavering commitment to safeguard the culturally significant Greater Chaco Landscape.
The Coalition is voicing its concerns over the proposed bill that threatens to nullify the Biden administration’s administrative withdrawal, and hinder the progress made through the Honoring Chaco Initiative.
Addressing the controversy surrounding H.R. 4374, the Greater Chaco Read More
Daily Posted: Spotted Towee On Stump At Bandelier
Daily Postcard: A spotted towee scans the area from its perch on an old tree stump in late June in Bandelier National Monument. Bandelier is offering bird walk programs throughout the summer. Check the website weekly for schedules and meeting times. Sign-ups are required so call 505.672.3861 to sign up. Photo by Sally King/NPS Read More
Jonathan Dowell Presents Bird Photography Tuesday July 18
Community Invited To Name New Geese Living At Pond
The community is invited to submit name suggestions for these two new geese relocated Thursday to Ashley Pond. Someone abandoned the pair as goslings at the pond in May. They were too young to be on their own. LAPD’s Animal Control moved them to a safe location and recently had them examined by Veterinarian Kathleen Ramsay before returning them Thursday to the pond. Dr. Ramsay said the brown goose is male but it’s a bit too early to determine the gender of the white goose. Name suggestions the Post received overnight include Bonnie and Clyde, Morty and Maggie, Honk and Hiss, Zuni and Zia, Oppie and Read More
Scenes From Reuse Center Ribbon Cutting In White Rock
Los Alamos County Sustainability Manager Angelica Gurule, center, gets ready to cut the ribbon for the new Reuse Center Wednesday at the Overlook Convenience Center in White Rock. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Sustainability Manager Angelica Gurule speaks to the crowed during the ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday in White Rock. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
Every household has stuff. Sometimes it is wanted and sometimes it isn’t. But reconsider tossing undesirable items in the trash can; it might be just what someone else needs. Plus, Read More
