Phase III Investigation Work Plan For Chaquehui Canyon Area 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:
- Submittal of the Phase III Investigation Work Plan for Chaquehui Canyon Aggregate Area (Link)
Members of the public with any questions, please contact N3B Los Alamos Read More
Section Of Pueblo Road Closed Today For Water Leak Repair
This map indicates in red the section of Pueblo Road where today a DPU Gas, Water, Sewer field crew will be repairing an emergency water leak. Courtesy/DPU
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities (DPU) Gas, Water, Sewer field crew will be repairing an emergency water leak along a section of Pueblo Road today, Oct. 4, indicated in red on the map image above.
No water outages are anticipated, and work is expected to be completed by Thursday morning at the latest.
Road access to those who reside in the impacted area will be accommodated. Read More
Sean Thomas Had Perfect Prediction In Final Atomic City Road Runners Weekly Pace Race Of 2023 Season
Runners gather Tuesday on the Canyon Rim Trail for the final pace race of the 2023 season. Courtesy/ACRR
ACRR News:
Sean Thomas had a perfect prediction in the final Atomic City Road Runners (ACRR) weekly pace race of the 2023 season held on the Canyon Rim Trail.
Thomas predicted 24:00 and finished in that time.
Other accurate predictors were:
- Zach Medin with a 1 second differential;
- Felix Candia at 6 seconds off;
- Roxana Candia recording a 10 second difference; and
- Lynn Bjorklund with a 14 second differential
September 2023 Enforcement Watch Alert: 129 Enforcement Actions Initiated, 15 Enforcement Actions Resolved
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) released updates for the month of September 2023 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 September, 129 new entries were added to the Active Matters Read More
New Mexico Supreme Court Building Closed Today
New Mexico Supreme Court News:
The New Mexico Supreme Court Building will be closed today, Oct. 4, because of a power outage in that area of Santa Fe. Read More
Nine LANL Researchers Named 2023 Laboratory Fellows
The 2023 Laboratory Fellows. Top row, from left: Tariq Aslam, Rod Borup, William Daughton, Tess Lavezzi Light and Filip Ronning. Bottom row, from Left: Richard Van de Water, Hari Viswanathan, Ivan Vitev and Scott Watson. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
Nine researchers have been named 2023 Los Alamos National Laboratory Fellows: Tariq Aslam, Rod Borup, William Daughton, Tess Lavezzi Light, Filip Ronning, Richard Van de Water, Hari Viswanathan, Ivan Vitev and Scott Watson.
“These researchers have made significant contributions to their respective fields, and it is an honor to recognize them Read More
Post From Abroad: Touring Sermoneta, Italy
Los Alamos High School 2012 graduate Peter Priedhorsky on one of the main streets of the medieval town of Sermoneta, Italy. Sermoneta occupies a hilltop overlooking the Appian Way, south of Rome. Like many medieval towns, the space inside the walls is packed with structures, and is so steep that the streets are stairways. Priedhorsky is traveling around Italy with his parents. Photo by Bill Priedhorsky Read More
SFNF: Free Use Firewood Permits Available
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest has been removing hazardous trees from the Hermit’s Peak and Calf Canyon fire area. The trees are being cut down and decked to be made available for free firewood in Johnsons Mesa, Capulin and Walker Flats.
To get free firewood, picking-up a Free Use Firewood Permit at four locations:
- Forest Supervisor’s Office, 11 Forest Lane, Santa Fe, NM 87508 505.438.5300 (8 a.m. to 12 p.m., 12:30-4:30 p.m. M-F)
- Pecos Ranger Station 32 S Main St., Pecos NM 87552 (8 a.m. to 12 p.m., 12:30-4:30 p.m. M-F)
- Las Vegas 1926 N. 7th St., Las Vegas NM 87701 (8 a.m. to 12 p.m.,
Daily Postcard: Fall Colors Spotted On Trees In White Rock
Daily Postcard: Fall colors emerging on trees spotted Sunday in White Rock. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More
Bear Spends Time Today Perusing Sioux Street
A bear is spotted around 3:30 p.m. today near workers on Sioux Street. Photo by Delbert Romero/ladailypost.com
After perusing the neighborhood this bear saunters across Sioux Street and between some homes to head into the canyon. Photo by Delbert Romero/ladailypost.com Read More
Local Students Complete 16-Week Los Alamos Nuclear Waste Operator Boot Camp Offered By N3B
Newport News Nuclear BWXT Los Alamos Director of Training Mark Russell, rear, with the September graduating class of the Nuclear Waste Processing Operator Boot Camp. Courtesy/EM-LA
EM-LA News:
Twelve newly trained nuclear waste processing operators received their nuclear waste processor or handler certifications last week after completing a 16-week boot camp program offered by EM Los Alamos Field Office (EM-LA) legacy cleanup contractor Newport News Nuclear BWXT Los Alamos (N3B).
Each graduate received a full-time work assignment at N3B after passing a waste operator comprehensive Read More
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack Issues Proclamation Recognizing October 2023 National Cooperative Month
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack
From the Office of USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today issued a USDA proclamation recognizing October 2023 as National Cooperative Month to celebrate the vital role cooperatives play in improving economic opportunities and advancing equity in America.
This year’s National Cooperative Month theme is “Owning Our Identity,” echoing the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to create more and better markets, address climate change and advance equity.
In his proclamation, Read More
Community Invited To 2023 Solar Eclipse Viewing Event At Los Alamos High School Courtyard Saturday Oct. 14
LAPS News:
Community members of all ages are invited to view the annular solar eclipse in the Los Alamos High School inner courtyard 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14.
This free event features free eclipse glasses, viewing safety information, projection of the eclipse on a large outdoor screen, National Park Service programming, educational booths and science activities for all ages, school clubs, music and more.
All activities will pause 10-11 a.m. to allow participants to view the eclipse as it moves in and out of the annular phase with the maximum eclipse happening at 10:36:57 a.m.
This Read More
Daily Postcard: Moon Peeks Over Top Of Rainbow
Daily Postcard: The Moon peeks over the top of a rainbow appearing across the sky Monday above Pajarito Acres. Photo by Jim Gourdoux Read More
UPDATE – Traffic Alert: Accident On Main Hill Road Prompts Lane Closure – Motorists Urged To Exercise Caution
Update: Accident has been cleared and traffic is moving along smoothly.
Traffic Alert:
Los Alamos County has announced that a traffic accident on the Main Hill Road (N.M. 502) between the White Rock Y (N.M. 4 intersection) and the Totavi gas station has led to the closure of one eastbound lane, resulting in traffic delays. The incident occurred earlier today.
The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Department is on scene, overseeing the situation and awaiting the arrival of a tow truck to clear the accident site.
The closure of one eastbound lane has necessitated a shift in traffic patterns, requiring Read More
Valles Caldera Fall Fiesta 2023 Begins Saturday Oct. 7
A bull elk bugles during this fall’s elk rut. Photo by Corey Lycopolus/NPS
VCNP News:
JEMEZ SPRINGS – Valles Caldera National Preserve (VCNP) invites visitors to take part in its Fall Fiesta to experience the park’s beauty and to learn about its abundant natural and cultural resources.
Fall Fiesta is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily Oct. 7-15.
Highlights include themed ranger programs and booths each day, cultural demonstrations and art sales by Native artists Oct. 8-9, a special geology talk by Dr. Kirt Kempter 11 a.m. Oct. 11, night sky events Oct. 13-14 (registration required), and the opportunity Read More
Autumn View Of Central Avenue In Downtown Los Alamos
Autumn view of Central Avenue recently in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
EDD Awards $2.3 Million For 2023 Outdoor Infrastructure
Pueblo of Jemez Planning, Development & Transportation Department trail improvements. Courtesy/EDD
EDD News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) Outdoor Recreation Division Director Karina Armijo has announced the first round of Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant awardees for 2023.
Awards total $2,360,289 for 20 projects by organizations bringing in an additional $1,953,453 in matching funding.
The Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant invests in conservation-minded shovel-ready projects that are open to the public, increase access to outdoor opportunities, Read More
Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Wildfire Recovery Progress
HPCC News:
SANTA FE — One year ago, President Biden signed the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Assistance Act, which provides compensation to individuals, businesses, nonprofits, governments, and Tribal Nations for losses resulting from the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire and subsequent flooding.
Since the passage of the Act, the Claims Office has established and staffed public facing offices. The development of the Claims Office has also led to the development of the necessary regulations, policies, procedures and technology to support the timely, consistent, and equitable processing Read More
Daily Postcard: View Of Los Alamos Reservoir
Daily Postcard: The Los Alamos Reservoir drained Saturday in preparation for repair work on the reservoir, road and water lines. Photo by Randal Pair