Environment
Daily Postcard: Western Bluebird Takes Energetic Bath
Daily Postcard: A western bluebird is spotted Wednesday taking an energetic bath in the yard of a residence on Andanada Street in Barranca Mesa. This bird takes its bathing seriously! Photo by Ken Hanson
That was great … now I need a nap! Photo by Ken Hanson Read More
National Nuclear Security Administration Proposes Expansion Of TA-68 Water Canyon Test Site
Existing TA-68 Water Canyon Test Site. Courtesy/NNSA
NNSA News:
The Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Nuclear Security Administration Los Alamos Field Office has posted the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) categorical exclusion determination for the consolidation of existing Los Alamos National Laboratory capabilities for the research, development, and equipment calibration for imaging techniques to detect materials of interest by expanding the Technical Area-68 Water Canyon Test Site.
Consolidation of activities will improve Read More
Udall Statement On BLM Relocation Proposal
N3B’s Frazer Lockhart Speaks At VOLA Meeting July 22
Frazer Lockhart will speak on N3B’s cleanup work at TA-21 on DP Road across from the airport July 22. Courtesy/VOLA
VOLA News:
Te next Voices of Los Alamos meeting is 6:30-7:30 p.m. July 22, at the Unitarian Church, 1738 North Sage Loop.
The featured speaker is Frazer Lockhart, program manager for Regulatory & Stakeholder Interface at Newport News Nuclear BWXT – Los Alamos (N3B).
Frazier will speak on N3B’s cleanup work at TA-21 on DP Road across from the airport. He’ll address N3B’s accomplishments to date, as well as upcoming work. Lockhart will share N3B’s outreach activities,
SFNF Hosts Glorieta Rock Art Tour Aug. 14
Rock art panel on Glorieta Mesa. Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
SANTA FE – The community is invited to join the Santa Fe National Forest’s Site Stewards Wednesday, Aug. 14 to explore two unusual horizontal rock art panels on Glorieta Mesa.
The petroglyphs are unique in both design and location. Both panels are easily accessible, but the trip will require carpooling in high-clearance vehicles. Sunscreen, snacks, water and closed-toe shoes are recommended.
The Glorieta rock art tour is free and open to the public, but anyone planning to attend must register in advance by calling the Pecos Ranger Station Read More
NWS: Today’s High Near 85; Tonight’s Low Around 61
Daily Postcard: Storm Clouds Over Jemez
Daily Postcard: Storm clouds fill the sky Monday looking toward the Jemez Mountains from Pajarito Acres in White Rock. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
Slot Canyon Trail At Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument To Undergo Trail Maintenance July 22-24
Environmental Management Los Alamos Interim Measure Shows Progress Reducing Contaminant Plume
Crews installed a monitoring well to help the EM Los Alamos Field Office and cleanup contractor Newport News Nuclear BWXT-Los Alamos better characterize chromium distribution in the eastern edge of the plume. Courtesy/EM-LA
EM-LA News:
The Environmental Management Los Alamos Field Office (EM-LA) and cleanup contractor Newport News Nuclear BWXT-Los Alamos are seeing positive results from an interim measure to contain and control migration of a contaminant plume in groundwater.
The groundwater extraction, treatment, and injection system has been fully operational for the past year Read More