Notice Of Completion Of Off-Site Waste Shipment For Final Disposal Added To LANL Electronic Public Reading Room
LANL News:
Per regulatory requirements, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) announces new documents have been added to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Electronic Public Reading Room.
All legacy cleanup documents required to be posted after April 30, 2018, are available on the site linked above.
For legacy cleanup documents that were posted prior to April 30, 2018, please visit the LANL electronic public reading room:
- Notice of Completion of Off-Site Waste Shipment for Final Disposal, Activities 3.1.5, 3.1.8, 3.2, 3.3.4, and 4.0, Compliance Plan, Site Treatment Plan, Federal
DeVolder: America For Sale – Cheap Part VII Lack Of Precision
By MARK DEVOLDER
Los Alamos
What I find troubling in America today is that we as a people put too much emphasis on tearing everything to pieces – consumer goods, machines, other people, the environment – you name it. Tearing things to pieces is often meant to save time, save money (make money), or demonstrate some kind of power over something/someone. Tearing things to pieces is a sign of destruction/demolition and is opposite to building, fabrication or constructive behavior. Building or making something often requires planning and implementation in a “precise” manner. Almost Read More
ORD Announces 12 New Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grants
ORD News:
SANTA FE — The Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD) of the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) announces round 3 Trails+ Grant recipients.
Projects awarded will expand equitable access to the outdoors and grow New Mexico’s outdoor recreation economy.
Round 3 awards total $1,611,743 for 12 projects, bringing in an additional $1,567,237 in matching funding. Of the awarded projects, 75% are supporting rural and Tribal communities with grants ranging from $38,700 to the Southern New Mexico Trail Alliance to $500,000 to the City of Las Cruces.
The Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Read More
Black Foal Sculpture Shines In Sunshine At Ashley Pond
Corky the black foal shining in the sun last week at Ashley Pond Park. The bronze sculpture created by artist Madeleine Vanderpool has been part of the Los Alamos County Public Art collection since 1993. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
‘Renewable Taos’ Announces Earth Day 2024 Events
Renewable Taos News:
TAOS — Renewable Taos, Inc. has announced plans for three days of Earth Day events aimed at education and involvement of the local Taos Community. This year’s Global Theme is “Our Planet vs. Plastics”.
Emphasis will be on reduction and elimination of plastic waste. Thanks to the generous support of Taos County and the Town of Taos, Taos Ski Valley, Kit Carson Electric Cooperative, UNM-Taos, Guzman Energy and others, Renewable Taos is expecting a great turnout from the community for these events.
Saturday, Sunday and Monday, April 20, 21 and 22, Renewable Taos, along with Read More
Sign Highlights Stewards At White Rock Community Garden
Summit Garden Club member Betsy Comly cuts the ribbon at a ceremony Friday at the White Rock Community Garden to celebrate the installation of a new sign, which lists the groups who maintain the beautiful garden. They include Los Alamos County, Summit Garden Club, Los Alamos Master Gardeners, 4H and community volunteers. Photo by Rodney Mason Read More
Daily Postcard: Ducks Waddle Over To Fuller Lodge
LAHS Young Climate Activists Heading To DC In June!
Los Alamos High School EcoClub leaders have been invited to attend the annual Citizens’ Climate Lobby Conference in June in Washington, D.C. From, left, Arianne Terrones, Samuel Carmer and Charlotte Butcher are fundraising money to help support their trip. Any help is appreciated. Click here to donate. Courtesy photoNo Totality, No Problem … New Mexico Museum Of Natural History & Science To Host Family Event For April 8 Eclipse
While New Mexico isn’t in the path of totality for the solar eclipse on April 8, NMMNHS is hosting a family-friendly event designed to help visitors explore and view the eclipse from different perspectives. Courtesy/NMMNHS
NMMNHS News:
As a reminder, a solar eclipse will be visible overhead in New Mexico this coming Monday. While the Land of Enchantment isn’t in the path of totality for the solar eclipse April 8, the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS) is hosting a family-friendly event designed to help visitors explore and view the eclipse from different perspectives. Read More
Daily Postcard: Pastel Colored Sky Over Española Valley
Daily Postcard: A pastel colored sky March 31 over the Española Valley. Photo by Johnnie Martinez Read More
Amateur Naturalist: Spread Out Or Clustered
Picture 1: The brown oblong seed pod of a mountain mahogany shrub contains a single seed. Pollen reaches this seed after first being caught by the white curly style extending from it. Photo by Robert Dryja
Picture 2: The pod of an acacia tree contains several seeds. The single seed pods of a mahogany shrub are spread apart compared to the batches of seeds in an acacia tree pod. Photo by Robert Dryja
By ROBERT DRYJA
Los Alamos
We are more likely to notice a plant or animal when it is part of a cluster. Flowers may emerge on a stem as florets. A set of florets may give the impression of being a single flower by Read More
Demolition Notification For Quarter Ending June 30 Added To LANL Electronic Public Reading Room
LANL News:
Per regulatory requirements, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) announces new documents have been added to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Electronic Public Reading Room.
All legacy cleanup documents required to be posted after April 30, 2018, are available on the site linked above.
For legacy cleanup documents that were posted prior to April 30, 2018, please visit the LANL electronic public reading room.
- Demolition Notification for Quarter Ending June 30, 2024 and List of Buildings and Attachment of Hazardous Materials Descriptions (Link)
Members of the public Read More
The Time To Act Is Now! Urgency Expressed At Community Workshop On Climate Action Plan
Attendees at the Climate Action Plan community workshop Tuesday night in Council Chambers. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
During the interactive community workshop for Los Alamos County’s Climate Action Plan Tuesday night in council chambers, Cascadia’s Project Manager Andrea Martin did not sugarcoat the situation that Los Alamos, and the rest of the world, finds itself in.
“The climate is changing as a result of human activity and that represents an existential threat to the Los Alamos community and the world Read More
Community Encouraged To Prep Site For Pollinator Demo Garden 8 AM To Noon Saturday April 6
The future site of the pollinator demo garden near Bathtub Row. Courtesy/PEEC
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
If looking for a key to biodiversity, a healthy ecosystem, then look no further than the small, typically golden yellow and black stripped winged creature, known as the bee.
According to Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) Director of Programs Kristen O’Hara, bees are important for a couple of reasons.
“Helping our local bees, and other pollinators, supports other animals in our ecosystem because pollinating insects are a food source,” Read More
Celebrate Earth Day On Santa Fe National Forest
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — We invite the public to celebrate Earth Day by participating in the Earth Day River and Road Cleanup event from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., April 20.
Participants will meet at Our Lady of Guadalupe Abbey, located at 16 Guadalupe Lane, Pecos, N.M. 87552. Continuing the tradition, the cleanup will follow a drive-by format, offering a safe and efficient way for volunteers to contribute to the cause.
In an unprecedented collaborative effort, the Upper Pecos Watershed Association, Pecos Business Association, Pecos Canyon State Park, Santa Fe National Forest, Truchas Chapter Trout Read More
Applications Open For Valles Caldera Artist In Residence
NPS News:
JEMEZ SPRINGS — The National Park Service invites artists from all creative disciplines and genres to apply for the 2024 Artist-In-Residence program at Valles Caldera National Preserve.
Valles Caldera National Preserve is one of more than 50 National Park Service sites that run an Artist-In-Residence program. Artists who participate in Valles Caldera’s program with have a two-or three-week residency in a historic lodge.
“Art is an important aspect of New Mexico and the National Park Service. We are very excited to welcome artists out to the park and witness how this special place Read More
Daily Postcard: Spring Blossoms Brighten Pajarito Acres
Daily Postcard: Trees begin to bud and blossom as seen Tuesday in Pajarito Acres. Photo by Jim Gourdoux Read More
Encino Vista Landscape Restoration Project Public Comment Period Is Open
Treated area in the northwest part of the Encino Vista Project area, which is planned to be burned again during the project. Photo by Jonathan Glass
By SARA HYDEN
The Forest Advocate
The Forest Service is analyzing the largest cutting and burning project ever proposed for the Santa Fe National Forest, the Encino Vista Landscape Restoration Project. The Preliminary Environmental Assessment was released March 15.
The project has been little publicized by the Forest Service. Only nine members of the public attended two recent meetings about the project environmental assessment.
The Encino Read More
New Mexico Environment Department Enforcement Watch Alert: 298 Enforcement Actions Initiated, 112 Resolved In March 2024
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) released updates for the month of March 2024 on the Enforcement Watch.
The Enforcement Watch is a listing of all active and resolved enforcement cases. Active cases involve an alleged violation of a regulation, rule, permit, license, etc. Resolved cases are those that were adjudicated in court of law or administratively resolved.
The Enforcement Watch also provides tools for the public to report alleged environmental or workplace safety violations.
In the month of March, 298 new entries were added to the Active Matters listing Read More
PEEC: Bird Walk At Los Luceros Historic Site April 7
PEEC News:
Are you a bird enthusiast, or are ready to learn more about our avian friends? PEEC invites all bird enthusiasts to participate in a unique birding experience this at 7 a.m., Sunday, April 7 led by local birders Mary Parsaca and Mary Orr.
This event takes place during Dawn ‘til Dusk Days at the Los Luceros Historic Site, and happens on the first Sunday of every month. PEEC will continue these special birding walks every month throughout the fall season. This event offers both novice and experienced birders the opportunity to explore the vast old-growth cottonwoods and Rio Grande habitat Read More
