Daily Postcard: Rainbow Fills Cloudy Sky Over White Rock
Daily Postcard: A rainbow fills the sky following a brief rainfall recently in White Rock. Photo by Dave Lannen Read More
NNSA To Award $100 Million For Stewardship Science Academic Alliances Centers Of Excellence
NNSA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration selected eight universities to receive cooperative agreements totaling $100 million to establish nine Stewardship Science Academic Alliances (SSAA) Centers of Excellence to support research activities in areas of physical sciences and engineering.
The SSAA program funds research grants and cooperative agreements to provide opportunities for scientific collaboration between the academic community and scientists at the DOE and NNSA national laboratories. A main objective Read More
Broken Arrow Glass Recycling Saving Environment While Making Beautiful Art
Broken Arrow Glass Recycling Owner Shelby Kaye shows off one of her totes, which is a bin that is used to collect glass recycling. Kaye now offers curbside glass recycling pickup in Los Alamos. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
POJOAQUE – Broken Arrow Glass Recycling, located at the Art Station at 17715 U.S. 84/285 near Buffalo Thunder Casino Resort, is doing something that isn’t done anywhere else in Northern New Mexico. It is reusing, recycling glass, and selling the products created from this endeavor.
“Essentially, Read More
Supercomputing Challenge Announces State Winners Including Daniel Kim Of Los Alamos High School
Supercomputing Challenge News:
The Supercomputing Challenge is a program where students across the state work on computational projects over the school year covering self-chosen topics such as Computer Science, Behavioral Health Issues, Wildfire Detection, and Environmental Issues.
The Challenge likes to refer to itself as an academic marathon, and this year’s group of students are recognized as critical thinkers, communicators,
The 2023 top three finalist projects:
First place: La Cueva High School, Machine Learning based Accessible Mobile App for Activity Recognition and Freezing Read More
Talk On County-wide Sustainability Efforts Tonight At SALA
COUNTY News:
The community is invited to attend a talk this evening by the Department of Public Utilities Conservation Coordinator Abbey Hayward and County Environmental Sustainability Manager Angelica Gurule at 6 p.m. today at SALA.
Hayward and Gurule will discuss county-wide sustainability efforts as part of SALA’s Parallel Cinema programming.
No ticket required. Read More
Los Alamos County Water Taste Test Results: ‘Not To Be Shallow … But Our Water Is Well Liked’
COUNTY News:
A-quart-ing to research from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU), the community has a thirst for the water here.
DPU conducted blind taste tests at the recent Earth Day Festival in which local tap water was pitted against bottled Evian and bottled Smartwater. Are you curious wet DPU found out in this battle of the bottles?
When taste testers were asked if they preferred to drink tap water or bottled water at home, only 7 percent went against the tide to say they drank bottled water. Admittedly, there were several testers who were spilt between the two, but most of them Read More
Bandelier’s Mandatory Summer Shuttle Svc. Begins May 17
Bandelier National Monument’s mandatory shuttle service begins May 17. Courtesy/NPS
BANDELIER News:
Bandelier National Monument (BNM) is beginning its free summer shuttle service to Frijoles Canyon May 17.
The shuttle, which visitors board at the White Rock Visitor Center in White Rock, is mandatory 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily except for those who meet one of the following:
- Has a disability placard displayed on their vehicle;
- Are traveling with pets;
- Conducting park-related business;
- Organized commercial tour groups traveling in their own bus or van.
The shuttles first stop at the Frey Trailhead Read More
Trail Running Film Festival Showing At SALA May 2
The Trail Running Film Festival is coming to Los Alamos May 2 for the first time ever thanks to sponsorship by Physical Therapy Plus. The film festival will be shown at SALA Los Alamos (formerly Reel Deal Theater). Bathtub Row Brewing will be there serving up adult beverages. Soda, popcorn and pizza will also be available to help fuel attendees for 90 minutes of trail running short films. Get tickets now online. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the films kickoff at 7 p.m. Courtesy/Jemez Mountain Trail Run Race Committee Read More
Daily Postcard: Rosy Cloud Formation Over Quemazon
Daily Postcard: A rosy cloud formation fills the sky at sunset Tuesday over Quemazon. Photo by DWDecker Read More
Op-Ed: Mountain Lions 101
By Terry DuBois
Los Alamos
I would like to offer a little education on coexisting with mountain lions. Though I am no wildlife biologist, I have learned a lot about these powerful creatures from observation, conversation, reading, and attending webinars discussing their behaviors and habits. Living on the edge of Walnut Canyon, our wildlife cameras have captured many images of lions, bears, foxes, coyotes, raccoons, bobcats, skunks and one ring tail cat.
I have heard about recent cases where dogs have been taken from backyards during the night time hours. It is my hope to educate residents Read More
Cornell Lab Of Ornithology Hosts Free Webinar: Ask An Ornithologist Wednesday April 26
Courtesy/Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Cornell Lab of Ornithology News:
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology announces a free webinar ‘Ask An Ornithologist’ 12-1 p.m. (EST) Wednesday, April 26.
Registration Link: https://cornell.zoom.us/
Have you ever wondered why birds look different throughout the year, or how you can spot breeding behavior?
Join the Cornell Lab of Ornithology for an open Q&A session with renowned ornithologist Dr. Kevin McGowan. Learn the answers to your questions and gain insights into the migration season!
Submit questions Read More
I Think That I Shall Never See…
A beautiful tree bursting with pink blossoms in front of Ridgeview Veterinary Hospital on East Road recently is lifting spirits of passersby and brings to mind the poem ‘Trees’ by Joyce Kilmer. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Trees
By Joyce Kilmer
I think that I shall never see
A poem lovely as a tree.
A tree whose hungry mouth is prest
Against the earth’s sweet flowing breast;
A tree that looks at God all day,
And lifts her leafy arms to pray;
A tree that may in Summer wear
A nest of robins in her hair;
Upon whose bosom snow has lain;
Who intimately lives with rain.
Poems are made by fools like me, Read More
Daily Postcard: Sunrise Shines Through Rain Clouds
Daily Postcard: Monday’s early sunrise shines through rain clouds viewed from White Rock. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More
C’YA Collects Spare Change & Soil For Mikey Aslam Project
Mikey Aslam previously resting in the fruits of his labor. One planter is placed upstairs at the Betty Ehart Senior Center while the others are on display in the Bower Garden just behind the center. Courtesy/C’YA
Seeds and soil were purchased at Metzgers and plants purchased at Petree to keep the funds raised local and supporting small businesses. Courtesy/C’YA
C’YA News:
Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA) will be collecting spare change and garden soil through Tuesday at the Betty Ehart Senior Center and White Rock Senior Center.
At 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, guests are invited to re-plant Read More
Last 2023 Winter Curbside Farmer’s Market For Season!
Mountaineers Talk Features Rock Climbing In The Bugaboos
Jonathan Regele atop the Bugaboos in British Columbia. Courtesy/Jonathan Regele.
By BILL PRIEDHORSKY
Los Alamos Mountaineers
Jonathan Regele will speak about “Rock Climbing the Bugaboos” during the April 25 Mountaineers meeting, which will be held in person and with a hybrid adjunct.
Regele and his family made a one month road trip during July 2022 up through the Canadian Rockies and over to the pacific northwest. He hired a climbing guide for a 4 day trip to the Bugaboos in British Columbia. While there, they stayed in the Conrad Kain Hut and climbed the Crescent Towers Donkey’s Ears and the Read More
EMNRD Launches Climate Policy Bureau
Cabinet Secretary Sarah Cottrell Propst
EMNRD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) announces the launch of its new Climate Policy Bureau.
This new bureau is a part of ENMRD’s Energy Conservation Management Division (ECMD).
It will play an integral role in building New Mexico’s capacity to adapt to climate change by supporting interagency efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, grow the state’s green economy and develop and implement a statewide Climate Action Plan.
“Adding a Climate Policy Bureau formalizes and elevates our agency’s Read More
Santa Fe Opera Celebrates Environmental Sustainability With New 431-Panel Solar Power Installation
An array of newly installed solar panels on the roof of Siteren Orchestra Hall. Photo by Thomas Grey
SFO News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Opera (SFO) is pleased to confirm the successful installation of a 214 kW solar power system on its campus north of Santa Fe. Consisting of 431 solar panels, the installations crown the opera’s Cantina at the Dapples Pavilion and Stieren Orchestra Hall, in addition to a ground-mounted array currently under construction.
The system will produce over 400,000 kWh of clean energy annually, offsetting half of the opera’s daytime energy use with solar-generated Read More
SFNF Warns Of Spring Flooding On Pecos River
SFNF News:
SANTA FE —The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) advises visitors to the Forest of potential flooding risks as Spring temperatures cause rapid snowmelt in the northern mountains of New Mexico.
As the Pecos River rises, residents and visitors may experience localized flooding and impassable road conditions. Locations impacted include all rivers and creeks in the Sangre de Cristo and Tusas Mountains and all northern tributaries of the Rio Grande.
“Strong springtime winds, low humidity and near to above-average temperatures will result in widespread critical fire weather conditions, Read More
Laying Foundation For New, Advanced Nuclear Reactors In The U.S. ― April 27 Report Release And Public Briefing
National Academies News:
A new National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine report evaluates the prospects for next-generation nuclear reactors. The report assesses economic, regulatory, social, and technological barriers for advanced reactors, making recommendations for federal and state agencies as well as private industry.
Nuclear power provides a significant portion of the world’s low-carbon electricity, and the wide array of concepts for new and advanced designs and technologies ― though not yet at commercial readiness ― offer the potential for future reactors Read More
