Daily Postcard: Homer & Edna Nestle Together At Pond
Daily Postcard: Beloved community goose Homer and his faithful companion Edna are spotted nestled together among purple iris Monday at Ashley Pond. Photo by Yvonne Keller Read More
N3B Employees Inspire New Mexico Youth At Summer Physics Camp For Young Women
Clockwise from top right: N3B Transuranic Waste Management Director Ellen Gammon, N3B President Kim Lebak and N3B Waste Technical Services Manager Nancy McAllister. Courtesy/N3B
N3B News:
In hopes of educating and inspiring New Mexico’s youth to pursue STEM-related careers that benefit their communities, three N3B employees are volunteering at the fifth annual New Mexico Consortium (NMC) Summer Physics Camp for Young Women. The camp serves students from all over the state — primarily underrepresented minorities and those from financially disadvantaged households.
N3B employees Read More
NMDOH Warns Of Risk Of Heat-related Illness
Tips: Drink water or other liquids frequently enough to never become thirsty (about 1 cup every 15–20 minutes). Hydration is the most important tool in preventing heat-related illness, and workers should try to be well-hydrated before arriving at work. Courtesy/NMDOH
NMDOH News:
- New Mexicans should get water, rest and shade when temperatures exceed 85 degrees
SANTA FE – With temperatures remaining high this week, the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) encourages New Mexicans to drink lots of water, rest, and get under shade when they are outdoors to reduce the risk of heat-related illness. Read More
Roses Brighten Garden At Apartments On 11th Street
A 9 foot tall yellow/peach China rose bush grows along a fire wall of the apartments on 11th Street. A 2 foot red China rose also grows along the firewall and is the first time in at least 4 years this rose has been seen. Photo by Dixon Wolf Read More
Amateur Naturalist: Tent Caterpillars On The Move
Picture A: The tent caterpillar has distinctive spines along its body. It also has colorful lines along its back and sides. The leaf on the lower side of the caterpillar has been partially eaten. Photo by Robert Dryja
By ROBERT DRYJA
Los Alamos
A sign of early spring is the growth of leaves on trees and shrubs. This early growth sets the stage for when an unusual species of caterpillar emerges. Ten to twenty tent caterpillars typically live together in groups. They build a distinctive silk thread tent around the branches of a shrub or tree. There are small holes in the tent for entering or leaving it. Read More
Black-Necked Stilt Spends Day At Ashley Pond
This Black-necked Stilt was first spotted Wednesday morning at Ashley Pond where it was seen all day long. This is thought to be the first sighting of a Black-necked Stilt at Ashley Pond but not in Los Alamos County. Photo by Judy Magelssen
LANL: Why Arctic Soil Can Go Slip-Sliding Away
(A) Solifluction terraces and lobes in Chicken Creek, AK. Photo by Philip S. Smith. Image credit: US Geological Survey. (B) Examples of solifluction and fluid patterns. Background: Orthophoto of solifluction lobes in Norway. (C) Morphology and dynamics of solifluction lobes vs. surface tension-dominated flows. Courtesy/Norwegian Mapping Authority
LANL News:
Slow-moving arctic soils form patterns that, from a distance, resemble those found in common fluids such as drips in paint and birthday cake icing. Los Alamos researchers and their collaborators analyzed existing arctic soil Read More
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich: Building 21st Century Infrastructure Means Confronting Climate Crisis
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) participated in a virtual discussion Wednesday hosted by Climate Power.
The purpose of this discussion was to highlight how communities across the country are being impacted by flooding, wildfires, drought, and hurricanes, and why the 21st century infrastructure improvements in the American Jobs Plan are critical to mitigating extreme weather and creating good paying jobs.
VIDEO: Heinrich: Building 21st Century Infrastructure Means Confronting The Climate Crisis Read More
Canyon Rim Trail Path Undergoes Repairs June 14-18
COUNTY News:
A section of Canyon Rim Trail is scheduled for repairs in mid-June.
The section of Canyon Rim Trail that extends behind Smith’s grocery store to behind the East Road Fire Station will be closed June 14–18, while crews from Star paving make the needed repairs to the trail path.
To ensure safety, please take note of any trail closure signs during this time. Read More
Rare Sighting Of Black-Necked Stilt At Ashley Pond
Environment Department Cabinet Secretary Urges Federal Action On PFAS During Senate Committee Testimony
NMED News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Wednesday morning, New Mexico Environment Department Cabinet Secretary James Kenney testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on the public health and environmental threats of PFAS in New Mexico.
“States commonly tackle problems impacting their communities,” Secretary Kenney told committee members. “What’s not common is when such efforts are met with federal lawsuits.”
The State is currently in litigation with the U.S. Air Force over its efforts to compel the federal government to clean up groundwater contamination caused Read More
Daily Postcard: Bear Smells Peonies On Barranca Mesa
Daily Postcard: A bear stops to smell the peonies blooming Monday evening on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Dan Seitz Read More
Flowers, Dragonfly And Turtle Add To Charm Of Ashley Pond
Colorful flowers bloom recently around the waterfall at Ashley Pond. Photo by Ken Hanson
A blue-eyed Darner Dragonfly spotted recently hovering around Ashley Pond. Photo by Ken Hanson
A red-eared slider turtle spotted lazily floating recently among reeds at Ashley Pond. Photo by Ken Hanson Read More
Zero Waste Team & LAHS Eco Club: Recycle Right
From the Zero Waste Team & LAHS Eco Club:
Zero Waste Tip: Download the cycle Coach app to learn easy tips on how to recycle right! However, if you are not sure if an item can be recycled or not, throw it away. When in doubt, throw it out.
There are many dedicated recyclers in our community. Recycling is important but recycling correctly is not always easy. The little “recycle triangle” with the number in the middle does not mean the product is recyclable, rather, it indicates what kind of plastic the object is made of. The recycle triangle is mandated to be on products but can be very confusing for consumers Read More
Public Comment On DP Road Phase II Roadway And Utility Infrastructure Project Accepted Until June 17
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Project Team presented the DP Road Phase II Roadway and Utility Infrastructure Project at the June 3 Transportation Board Meeting.
Project details including parking alternatives, proposed roadway and utility improvements and project timeline were discussed.
Members of the public interested in providing public comment may do so by sending an email to lacpw@lacnm.us before 5 p.m., June 17.
Use the following link to view the presentation on demand: https://losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
For project information, go to the “Public Works Projects” Read More
Homer And Edna Spotted In Yoga Tree Pose At Pond
The community’s beloved goose Homer and his sweetheart Edna spotted standing together Tuesday morning in the yoga one-legged ‘Tree Pose’ on rocks in Ashley Pond. Photo by Amy Birnbaum
Homer and Edna together doing the yoga ‘Tree Pose’ Tuesday at Ashley Pond. Photo by Amy Birnbaum Read More
NMED Cabinet Secretary James Kenney To Testify Virtually At U.S. Senate Committee Hearing On PFAS Today
Cabinet Secretary James Kenney
NMED News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) Cabinet Secretary James Kenney will testify at 8 a.m. today virtually before the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee during a hearing titled, “PFAS: the View from Affected Citizens and States”.
For more information and to watch the hearing, click here. A link to view the hearing will be posted on that page soon.
Like many states throughout the country, New Mexico is affected by environmental contamination caused by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The state is Read More
Daily Postcard: Smoky Sunrise Viewed From Quemazon
Daily Postcard: A smoky sunrise viewed Tuesday from Quemazon. Photo by DWDecker Read More
Economic Development Dept. Awards $125,000 Start Up Grants To 5 New Mexico Science & Technology Companies
EDD News:
SANTA FE — Economic Development Department’s (EDD) Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes announced that five New Mexico, high-growth potential companies were awarded Science & Technology Business Start Up Grants at $25,000 each.
Science & Technology Business Start Up Grants are available to New Mexico-based for profit science and technology companies with fewer than 50 employees. Eligible businesses must work in one of the following fields: aerospace, biosciences, cybersecurity, intelligent manufacturing, and sustainable and green energy.
The grant specifically Read More
New Mexico Heart Walk Day Of Celebration Saturday June 12
AHA News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The date June 12, 2021, has been designated “American Heart Association Day” with a proclamation issued recently by New Mexico Gov. Michelle Grisham.
On that day, thousands of New Mexicans will come together for the New Mexico Heart Walk, the signature event of the American Heart Association (AHA), the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all.
“We are moved that the governor chose to honor the New Mexico Heart Walk as a statewide day of celebration in the name of the American Heart Association,” said Sherri Wells, executive director Read More