LANL 30-Day Demolition Notification For TA-64-0043 Added To Electronic Public Reading Room
LANL News:
Per regulatory requirements, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) announces new documents have been added to the LANL Electronic Reading Room.
The document(s) have been submitted to fulfill one or more requirements of the Los Alamos National Laboratory:
- 30-Day Demolition Notification for TA-64-0043, Los Alamos National Laboratory, EPA ID# NM0890010515
- FEE ASSESSMENT TECHNICAL AREA 63, TRANSURANIC WASTE FACILITY SOIL VAPOR MONITORING SYSTEM REPORT, JULY 2022 (QUARTER 20) LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL LABORATORY EPA ID#NM0890010515 HWB-LANL-22-067
- DEMOLITION NOTIFICATION
Daily Postcard: Moon Peeks Out Over LA Mountains
Daily Postcard: A small moon peeks out above the mountains and amidst vapor trails Saturday morning viewed from Northern Area. Photo by Kathy Willcutt Read More
Scenes Of Snow Falling Early This Morning In White Rock
Snow falling early this morning over the Pinon Trails neighborhood in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Another view of snow falling early this morning over the Pinon Trails neighborhood in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Bureau Of Land Management Seeks Comment On Environmental Study For Chaco Area Withdrawal
BLM News:
FARMINGTON — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Farmington Field Office has released the proposed Chaco Area Withdrawal Environmental Assessment for a 30-day public review and comment period.
The environmental assessment analyzes impacts associated with withdrawing federal minerals from leasing in a ten-mile buffer surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park for 20 years.
The proposed withdrawal is an important part of the Interior Department’s efforts to protect the Chaco Canyon and the greater connected landscape, and to ensure that public land management Read More
Daily Postcard: Moon Spotted Over Cliffs Sunday Morning
Daily Postcard: Moon over the cliffs viewed Sunday morning from N.M. 502/N.M. 4 turnoff. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More
Posts From The Road: Garden Of The Gods
Garden of the Gods: Garden of the Gods is a city park in the foothills of Colorado Springs, Colo. The 1,367 acre park is centered around vertical geological formations that look like fins and stand up to 300 feet tall. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Pathways: In addition to trails for more experienced hikers, numerous paved pathways are available for visitors who want to wander among the unique red rock formations more casually as seen in this photo. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos
If I asked, “what is the number one city park in the Read More
NOAA’s Newest Satellite Heads Toward Orbit
NOAA’s Joint Polar Satellite System-2 took off Thursday from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. Courtey/NOAA
NOAA News:
NOAA’s Joint Polar Satellite System-2 (JPSS-2), the third in a series of five advanced polar-orbiting satellites, blasted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, at 1:49 a.m. (PST) Thursday.
The satellite will join its predecessors, Suomi NPP and NOAA-20, as they circle the globe 14 times a day, and provide a continuous stream of data used for weather forecasting, including extreme — potentially deadly — events, and will help track and monitor climate Read More
LANL TA-3 Power Plant NSR Permit Added To Electronic Public Reading Room
Los Alamos National Laboratory. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
Per regulatory requirements, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) announces new documents have been added to the Electronic Reading Room.
The document(s) have been submitted to fulfill one or more requirements of the Los Alamos National Laboratory:
- LANL (AI 856) TA-3 Power Plant NSR Permit 2195B-M3R1 Issued by NMED
- Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986, Title III, Section 313, Toxic Chemical Release Inventory Summary Report for 2021
- Los Alamos National Laboratory (AI 856) NSR Permit 2195B-M3, Administrative
Daily Postcard: Woodhouse’s Scrub Jay Eating A Peanut
Daily Postcard: A Woodhouse’s Scrub Jay spotted eating a peanut for breakfast Saturday while perched in a tree above Arizona Avenue. Photo by Greg Noeninckx Read More
New Mexico Garden Clubs District II Will Host Dedication Of Blue Star Memorial Marker At Santa Fe National Cemetery Nov. 18
Courtesy/NMGC
NMGC News:
New Mexico Garden Clubs (NMGC) District II is hosting a Dedication of Blue Star Memorial Marker at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 18.
New Mexico Garden Clubs and NMGC District II are hosting a dedication of a Blue Star Memorial By-Way marker at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18 at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.
National Garden Clubs has sponsored its Blue Star Memorial program ever since the close of World War II. Originally begun to honor WWII veterans, the program was expanded in 1951 to honor all men and women who have served, are serving or will serve, in the Read More
EPA Releases Improved Safeguards To Ensure Oil & Gas Operators Monitor & Stop Climate-Warming Methane Leaks
Sierra Club News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Today, in advance of President Biden appearing on the world stage at the COP27 Climate Conference, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a supplemental rule proposal that would establish strong, commonsense protections against methane and other harmful pollution from the oil and gas industry.
This proposal improves upon a draft rule that EPA issued last November to curb methane from the oil and gas sector. A strong methane rule will help the United States meet its more ambitious emissions reduction commitments expected to be unveiled at COP27 Read More
Steam Might Be Visible From Los Alamos National Laboratory Nov. 14-17
LANL News:
Starting Monday, Nov. 14 through Thursday, Nov. 17, steam will be released intermittently from a building on Los Alamos National Laboratory property as part of the operational testing of two new steam boilers.
The operation is part of an upgrade project to provide more reliable and efficient heating steam to the Laboratory.
The steam will likely produce large steam clouds visible to those in and around Los Alamos County, and some might also be able to hear an intermittent loud noise associated with it. Only water vapor is being released and poses no risk to people or the environment. Read More
Daily Postcard: Talus House At Bandelier
Daily Postcard: Rounding a corner on the Main Pueblo Loop Trail at Bandelier National Monument, hikers see a standing stone structure – this is Talus House, a reconstruction of one of the many buildings that would have stood in front of many of the cavates (human-excavated cavities) along the cliffs here in Frijoles Canyon. Cavates (CAVE-eights) more often served as storage units or some were kivas (centers for religious and social activities). Structures similar to Talus House were frequently the living quarters. However, during the over 400 years that the Ancestral Pueblo people lived Read More
PCA: New Resource For Trail User Input
PCA News:
If you are a trail user on the Los Alamos side of the Jemez, there is a new way for you to join with other trail users to identify common interests and provide input to the County, Forest Service, and other land managers about the trail system.
The Pajarito Trails Roundtable (PTR) seeks participation from a diverse range of trail users including bikers, hikers, equestrians, birders/naturalists, trail runners, conservationists, adjacent residents, community groups, and the like. Participants of all ages are welcome.
To participate, all that is required is to join an email list that Read More
County Council To Issue Proclamation Honoring Los Alamos Garden Club’s 75th Anniversary Nov. 15
LAGC News:
Los Alamos County Council will be issuing a Proclamation in honor of Los Alamos Garden Club’s (LAGC) 75th Anniversary at the Council Meeting Tuesday, Nov. 15 in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. and the Proclamation is expected to be issued around 6:15 p.m.
Joyce Zaugg and Kersti Rock, both past presidents of the club, will be accepting the Proclamation on behalf of LAGC.
Los Alamos Garden Club organized in 1947 and is one of the oldest continually active community institutions in Los Alamos. LAGC has been a part of New Mexico Read More
SFNF Celebrates New Jemez Ranger Station
Jemez Ranger Station. Courtesy photo
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — New building, same address! Surrounded by red rock canyons and cottonwoods, the new Jemez Ranger Station is located at 051 Woodsy Lane, the same scenic spot off NM Highway 4 in Jemez Springs. The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) celebrated the Jemez District’s new facilities with a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Friday, Nov. 4.
The old facility was built in 1966 south of Soda Dam. By 2007, it was obsolete and showing its age.
Discussions to replace or relocate it began, and the final decision was to rebuild at the Forest Service- owned site Read More
Daily Postcard: Sturdy Buck Spotted Along San Ildefonso
Daily Postcard: A sturdy buck is spotted Thursday along San Ildefonso Road. Photo by Donald Cobb Read More
Windy Day At Ashley Pond
View of the windy Wednesday with the water fountain in Ashley Pond being blown around. Park Photo by Ken Hanson Read More
National Park Foundation Honors Vets On Thankful Thursday
Courtesy/NPF
From The Team at the National Park Foundation (NPF):
Veterans Day is Friday, an opportunity to honor those who have fought and sacrificed to protect our nation.
This Thankful Thursday, we encourage you to pause to reflect on the sacrifices our veterans have made and to be truly thankful for those who have served.
This Veterans Day will be the first since Congress passed legislation granting free lifetime park passes to eligible veterans and Gold Star families, which can be obtained here. There are meaningful experiences waiting for veterans and all Americans in our parks this month Read More
New Mexico Launches Environmental Crimes Task Force
Leadership of the New Mexico Environmental Crimes Task Force. Courtesy/NMED
NMED News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have convened New Mexico’s first Environmental Crimes Task Force.
The goal of the Environmental Crimes Task Force is to increase federal, tribal and state cooperation in investigating and prosecuting criminal violations of federal, tribal, and state environmental laws. In pursuit of this goal, the Task Force will meet regularly with members from federal, tribal, and state agencies to disseminate Read More
