Daily Postcard: Downy Woodpecker In White Rock
Daily Postcard: Downy Woodpecker munching seeds recently at a residence in White Rock. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More
Local Trails Reopening Following Feral Cattle Roundup
Feral bull. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
With Cow Problem Tackled For Now, Trails Are Open Again
During a successful first attempt at rounding up feral cattle in Pueblo and Bayo canyons, half of the herd was removed safely and humanely, according to Eric Peterson, Los Alamos County Open Space Specialist.
The remaining cattle have not been seen in over a week and area trails reopened today.
Los Alamos County’s Open Space crews are continuing to monitor for cattle in the area and, if necessary, a temporary closure may be issued to round up the remaining cattle.
Crews are shifting most of their monitoring Read More
Quorum Notice: County Resiliency, Energy & Sustainability Task Force May Attend ETC Event Via Zoom May 19
COUNTY News:
Members of the Los Alamos County Resiliency, Energy & Sustainability Task Force may attend the Electric Transportation Revolution (ETC), 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 19 via Zoom.
A quorum may be present; however no action will be taken. Read More
Luján Introduces Legislation To Bolster Research And Development To Tackle COVID-19 And Emerging Biothreats
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced the National Laboratory Biotechnology Research Act to create a National Laboratory Biotechnology Program within the Department of Energy (DOE) to fund research and development related to the COVID-19 pandemic and long-term biothreats.
The Program is modeled after the National Virtual Biotechnology Laboratory (NVBL) that was created using funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that passed in March 2020. The NVBL is a model for the future and its research can be used to strengthen Read More
Daily Postcard: MacGillivray’s Warbler Splashing At Pond
Daily Postcard: A MacGillivray’s Warbler is spotted Wednesday splashing around a pond at a residence on Barranca Mesa. This warbler is common in Los Alamos canyons. Photo by Selvi Viswanathan
A MacGillivray’s Warbler at a residence Wednesday on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Selvi Viswanathan Read More
Science On Tap: LANL Geophysicist Charlotte Rowe Discusses Deep Sea Data Diving At Virtual Talk May 17
LANL Geophysicist Charlotte Rowe discusses next generation oceanographic monitors May 17. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
What can the ocean tell scientist about earthquakes? 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 17, Geophysicist Charlotte Rowe will discuss SMART (Science Monitoring and Reliable Telecommunication cables) virtually on WebEx, the next generation of oceanographic monitors that includes seismic sensors.
These special underwater telecommunications cables help a scientific task force fill in information gaps about seismic activity by gathering geophysical data from beneath the sea. Read More
Santa Fe National Forest Managing Cuervito Fire To Reduce Fuels And Restore Forest Health
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) are taking advantage of a lightning strike on Mother’s Day to achieve pre-determined resource objectives on about 1,500 acres on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District.
Managing the Cuervito Fire will achieve significant benefits on the ground, including safer communities and a healthier forest.
Location: 9 miles east of Pecos and 3 miles southwest of the Barillas Lookout
Start Date: May 9, 2021
Size: Approximately 10 acres with the potential for approximately 1,500 acres
Cause: Lightning
Resources Assigned: 2 engines, Read More
Daily Postcard: Great Blue Herons Return To The Jemez
Daily Postcard: Great Blue Herons have returned to the area and a pair are spotted recently resting in a tree in the Jemez. Photo by Keith Kihara
Great Blue Herons from last year have been joined by another pair this year in the Jemez. Photo by Keith Kihara Read More
N3B Diverts Nearly Five Tons Of Plastic From Landfill To Los Alamos County Eco Station Through Recycling Initiative
N3B crews cut up plastic storage tanks — once used in support of groundwater monitoring activities and since expired — for disposal at the Los Alamos County Eco Station. N3B’s new recycling initiative diverts massive amounts of recyclables from the regional landfill. Courtesy/N3B
N3B News:
As part of a new recycling initiative, Newport News Nuclear BWXT Los Alamos (N3B) diverted nearly five tons of plastic from a local landfill last month, sending it instead to the Los Alamos County Eco Station for reuse and saving an estimated $16,000 in taxpayer dollars.
N3B cleans up hazardous and radiological Read More
County LARES Revised May 14 Meeting Agenda Available
Daily Postcard: Sunrise Brightens Flowers At Otowi Mesa
Daily Postcard: A recent sunrise shines on wildflowers growing along the Otowi Mesa Trail. Photo by Jenn Donley Read More
County Parks & Recreation Board Meets Virtually May 13
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Parks and Recreation Board meets 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 13 on Zoom.
The meeting is open to the public.
2021 1st Qtr. Daily Postcard Contest Winner: Jenn Donley
2021 first quarter Daily Postcard contest winner Jenn Donley on Monday in front of the Los Alamos Daily Post. She will receive $100 for her winning photo. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
The winning Daily Postcard for the first quarter of 2021 is ‘Colorful Sunset Descends Over Golf Course’ taken Feb. 24 at the Los Alamos Golf Course. Photo by Jenn Donley Los Alamos Daily Post
The 2021 first quarter Daily Postcard Photography Contest winner is Jenn Donley. She will receive a $100 prize for submitting her winning photo, “Colorful Sunset Descends Over Golf Course” taken Feb.
SFNF: Here We Go Again – Too Many Abandoned Campfires!
Patrols found 18 abandoned campfires over Mother’s Day weekend on the Jemez Ranger District. Courtesy image
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — On the brink of the 2021 wildfire season, with severe drought conditions and high fire danger across the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF), one abandoned campfire is one too many.
Over Mother’s Day weekend, fire prevention patrols on the Jemez Ranger District found 18 abandoned campfires. The Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District was not far behind with an estimated 10 abandoned campfires reported over the last 10 days. Most of the abandoned campfires – still the leading Read More
Despite Winds Flowers Continue Blooming In White Rock
Despite spring winds many beautiful trees and plants continue to bloom around the community such as this tree filled with white flowers blooming recently in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Pink flowers continue to bloom on these plants in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Yellow flowers continue blooming on this plant in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
An Abundance Of Fish Spotted Congregating In Ashley Pond
An abundance of fish spotted May 5 congregating in Ashley Pond. Photo by Ed Birnbaum Read More
NMDOT Revives ‘Toss NO Mas’ Litter Campaign
New slogan: ‘Can the Trash’. Courtesy/NMDOT
‘Tie it. Tarp it. Pick it up’. Courtesy/NMDOT
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) on Monday launched a revamped ‘Toss NO Mas’ litter campaign.
“Roadside litter has become a persistent issue for the department and New Mexico,” Transportation Secretary Mike Sandoval said. “We have 886 boots on the ground picking up litter and roadside debris throughout the year, but the problem is ongoing. The day after a stretch of road is cleaned, new trash starts to accumulate. During the pandemic, the problem seemed to get Read More
County LARES Task Force Meets Virtually May 14
Daily Postcard: Early Morning Sun Rays Over White Rock
Daily Postcard: Bright sun rays break through early morning clouds Monday in White Rock. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More
AGU: New Study Pinpoints Source Of largest Recorded Mediterranean Earthquake In AD 365
This map shows the modeled wave heights of the tsunamis on the coasts in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, which were triggered by the earthquake July 21, 365. Courtesy/Richard Ott
AGU News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The morning of 21 July, AD 365, the Eastern Mediterranean was shaken by an earthquake that is generally believed to be the strongest recorded earthquake in the Mediterranean.
It probably originated around Crete, Greece, and was followed by a tsunami that hit the Mediterranean coastlines causing many deaths. In Alexandria, tsunami devastation was so severe that the day of the event was commemorated Read More
