All Los Alamos Schools Start At Regular Time Today
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) will start at the regular time today.
Classes will start on time and all buses will run on time. Read More
Daily Postcard: Early Sunrise Over Deer Trap Trailhead
Daily Postcard: Sunrise early Tuesday over Deer Trap Trailhead on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Amanda MacdonaldU.S. Geological Survey Detects ‘Forever Chemicals’ In Water Wells In 16 States And Nearly 400 Military Installations
EWG News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Geological Survey has detected the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS in public and private drinking water wells in 16 Eastern states, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) has announced.
USGS announced the findings in a new study designed to assess the contamination of five aquifers that are important sources of drinking water. PFAS were detected in public and private drinking water wells in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maine, Mississippi, New Hampshire, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Read More
Daily Postcard: Golden Sunset Shines Over Ski Hill
Daily Postcard: A golden sunset shines over the Pajarito Mountain Ski Area late Sunday as viewed from the School Canyon area. Photo by Kathryn Willcutt Read More
Scenes From Winter Day At North Mesa Stables
Scene after snowfall taken Feb. 5 at North Mesa Stables, 650 N. Mesa Road. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
Chickens, geese and a rooster gather Feb. 5 at North Mesa Stables. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
Signs stating ‘Goat Crossing’ and ‘Keep Gate Closed, don’t let the goats out no matter what they tell you!’ spotted Feb. 5 at North Mesa Stables. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
Daily Postcard: View Of Setting Sun In North Community
Daily Postcard: The setting sun peeks through trees recently in North Community. Photo by Kathryn Willcutt Read More
New Mexico Environment Dept.: Scrap Tire, Illegal Dumpsite Abatement & Recycling Grant Applications Being Accepted
Before abatement was completed. Courtesy/NMED
After abatement was completed. Courtesy/NMED
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is now accepting applications for fiscal year 2023 Recycling and Illegal Dumping (RAID) Fund grants for scrap tire management, illegal dumpsite abatement, recycling and composting projects.
Municipalities, counties, solid waste authorities, cooperative associations (as defined in the RAID Act), land grant communities, pueblos, tribes, and nations are eligible for funds totaling $800,000.
For this funding cycle, the Read More
Seed Library Meets Virtually On Zoom Feb. 23
SFNF Volunteer Campground Host Positions Open
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) is looking for energetic, hardworking, fun-loving individuals and pairs of people to fill vacant volunteer campground host positions across the forest. We welcome all to apply before the 2022 seasons begins.
Volunteer campground host coverage will begin on May 2 through Oct. 31. Interested applicants can apply on volunteer.gov by entering Santa Fe National Forest into the search engine to view the list of campground locations before Friday, April 1.
These recreation sites are generally moderate- to high-use locations which draw Read More
Breads, Brownies & Scones At Curbside Farmers Market!
Scenic View From Central Avenue In Downtown Los Alamos
Scenic view from Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos looking east Sunday afternoon toward the snowcapped Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Photo by Ron Roybal Read More
Dunn: Major Climate Change Action On Los Alamos County Council Agenda Tuesday Night
By SKIP DUNNDaily Postcard: Elk Spotted In Yard In White Rock
Daily Postcard: A herd of 13 elk were spotted Saturday night in the back yard of a home on Futura in White Rock. It is very unusual to see elk in White Rock. Photos by Pat Kestell2022 Session Demonstrates Urgency Of Climate And Conservation Issues For New Mexicans
CVNM News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Legislature closed out the 2022 30-day session Thursday, which began with an extraordinarily ambitious agenda for climate and conservation action.
From climate pollution to voting rights, the legislature took on bills with the potential to address long-standing systemic equity issues that have impacted communities for decades. Although much of what was proposed didn’t pass, deep engagement by the legislature and community advocates has renewed calls for dynamic action on conservation and democracy moving forward.
Several policies did pass Read More
Daily Postcard: Homer Sprawls Out On Ice At Pond
Homer is spotted sprawled out on the ice Wednesday as his girlfriend Edna glances over at him. Someone thought he might be stuck on the ice but animal control and LAPD went by to check on him and indicated he was doing okay … maybe just tuckered out … he is estimated to be about 16 years old according to a local man who has been feeding the handsome goose for many years. Photo by Don Lepsch Read More
Spring Cleaning Part II: Message From Zero Waste Team
COUNTY News:
Spring is nearly here and you may be feeling the need to do some deep cleaning of your home. How can you do this in an environmentally friendly way?
Below are some easy tips to clean your home, involve the family and get organized.
Open up the windows and air out your home. Air stagnates, dust accumulates, and pollutants released from things like fireplaces, paints, water heaters, gas ovens, space heaters, cleaning products, and air fresheners can create unhealthy air.
Dander, dust mites, and odors build up easily, especially if you have pets. Try to air out your home at least once a week, Read More
LAHS Eco Club Students Hold Climate Strike At Pond
In an effort to spread awareness about the necessity of political action for climate change, members of the Eco Club at Los Alamos High School held a ‘Fridays For Future’ strike Friday afternoon at Ashley Pond Park. Fridays For Future is an international movement started by activist Greta Thunberg, 19, a Swedish environmental activist known for challenging world leaders to take immediate action for climate change mitigation. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
During their strike Friday at the Pond, student speakers from left, Sofia Enriquez, Adalee Witt and Dana Roelofs urge people Read More
Daily Postcard: Curious Buck Examines Camera
Daily Postcard: A curious buck saunters up to examine the camera of a Los Alamos Daily Post photographer sitting on a bench Wednesday near Romero Cabin in downtown Los Alamos. This buck is thought to be the same one that calmly sniffed a couple outside the Betty Ehart Senior Center on Bathtub Row. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
This curious buck is shown walking up to examine the camera of a Los Alamos Daily Post photographer Wednesday. Romero Cabin is in the background. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter Issues Statement On 2022 New Mexico 30-Day Legislative Session
Sierra Club News:
In response to the Thursday’s conclusion of New Mexico’s legislative session, the Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter issued the following statement:
If New Mexico’s 30-day legislative session ended at noon today with what felt like a series of big news and crashes and burns, that’s in part because lawmakers introduced and New Mexicans fought for some of the strongest and most transformational climate and democracy legislation in years, compressed into a crushing timeline that has always been inadequate to suit New Mexico’s needs.
Thursday’s highlights and Read More
Spring Cleaning: Part I Message From Zero Waste Team
COUNTY News:
Spring is nearly here and you may be feeling the need for a deep cleaning of your home. How can you do this in an environmentally friendly way?
Below are some easy tips to clean your home without toxic chemicals, and without breaking your budget.
Gather old towels, sheets, tee shirts, socks, and dish cloths for cleaning rags. These can be reused until they disintegrate and are far less wasteful than paper towels. Socks are particularly useful for dusting blinds and ceiling fan blades as you can wear them as a mitt on your hand.
Check out our recipes for non-toxic, eco-friendly, affordable Read More
