This portly gobbler with a face perhaps only a mother could love is talking turkey to lift spirits at the North Mesa Stables and all over Los Alamos. Photo by Diane Wilburn Read More
Environment
NNSA Issues Categorical Exclusion For Intersection Improvements At NM-4 And East Jemez Road
DOE News:
The Department of Energy (DOE) National Nuclear Security Administration Los Alamos Field Office has issued a National Environmental Policy Act Categorical Exclusion (CX) for the modification and upgrade of the NM-4 and East Jemez Road intersection on Los Alamos National Laboratory lands owned by the DOE, within Santa Fe County, New Mexico.
The Proposed Action is to improve motor vehicle transportation safety and roadway capacity and efficiency. Once the intersection improvements are completed, the intersection and associated lands will be conveyed to Los Alamos County. An Read More
Daily Postcard: Los Alamos Demonstration Garden
Daily Postcard: As a bird lifts off from the water feature, moments of respite are enjoyed at the Los Alamos Demonstration Garden (Demo Garden) near Central Avenue and Oppenheimer Drive. Studies show that time in nature, even short walks, can ease stress during these difficult times. The Demo Garden is a Public Education Garden maintained by the Los Alamos Master Gardeners organization, in conjunction with the Los Alamos County Parks and Recreation Department and the New Mexico State University Los Alamos County Cooperative Extension Office. The Garden is on the south side of Central Avenue,As Part Of Cleanup Los Alamos Day Girl Scouts From Troops 10717, 10605 Pick Up Litter Along Diamond Drive Today
Girl Scouts from Troops 10717 and 10605 are picking up litter this morning along Diamond Drive as part of Cleanup Los Alamos Day. Los Alamos County Environmental Services and the Environmental Sustainability Board invited the community to participate in the 17th Annual Clean Up Los Alamos Day today during which residents and businesses volunteer to pick up litter throughout the County. Courtesy photo Read More
PEEC: Explore Middle Rio Grande Valley History Tuesday
Learn about the history of the Middle Rio Grande Valley and restoration efforts in a live-streamed talk Tuesday by Bosque Project Manager Michael Scialdone for the Pueblo of Sandia. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Join the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 15 for a live-streamed talk from Michael Scialdone about the history of the Middle Rio Grande Valley and how that has led to the Rio Grande and Bosque known today.
After giving some history, Scialdone will discuss restoration efforts in general for the river and the Bosque, with a focus on how river incising Read More
School Air Filters To Be Upgraded Across New Mexico
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — Many school buildings across New Mexico will get upgraded air filters in the coming weeks to ensure that students return to in-person learning in the safest possible environment, the Public Education Department announced Friday.
The Public Education Department is working with the Public School Facilities Authority and school leaders across the state to determine what air filters are currently in use in school buildings and how effective they are at removing tiny particles like viruses from the air.
Additionally, they will identify the highest-quality air filters Read More
Happy Rock Left In Memory Of William Bernard 1921-2020
A happy rock is discovered Friday on Chamisa Street left in memory of William Bernard who died March 15, 2020. After serving honorably in the U.S. Merchant Marines during World War II, Bernard earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering and moved to town to work at Los Alamos National Laboratory until he retired in 1987. Los Alamos was the perfect place for him because of his love of the outdoors. He was a founding member of Explorer Post 20. Photo by Ken Hanson Read More
Daily Postcard: Colorful Scene From Main Hill Road
Daily Postcard: Colorful scene viewed recently from the Main Hill Road. Photo by VaLynn Purvis Read More
Power Issues Resolved In Denver Steels Neighborhood
COUNTY News:
Power issues caused by a crow are resolved as of 9 a.m. today in the Denver Steels neighborhood near Los Alamos High School.
Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities received reports earlier this morning, Friday, Sept. 11, from customers that had no or low power.
Electric linemen were dispatched and they restored power.
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Santa Fe National Forest Lifts Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
Acting Forest Supervisor Debbie Cress
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) lifted campfire and smoking restrictions effective 8 a.m. today, Sept. 11, due to widespread moisture across the forest and decreasing fire danger.
The forest implemented Stage 1 fire restrictions Aug. 26 to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfire during consistent drought conditions, historically low fuel moisture levels and severe fire weather conditions.
Stage 1 fire restrictions also helped firefighting resources focus efforts on the 4,010-acre Medio Fire and other wildfire starts Read More
