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Scenes Of Snowy Day Around Downtown Los Alamos

Crews clear snow from the sidewalk near the LANL Community Programs Office today on Central Avenue. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

A lone raven perches on a tree top today in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Snow falls today and rests on the back and head of the elephant statue at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

Mountaineers: Bikepacking Northern New Mexico Feb. 23

Bikepacker Dylan Boyle cruising in northern New Mexico.Courtesy/Dylan Boyle

By BILL PRIEDHORSKY
Los Alamos Mountaineers

Dylan Boyle, a bikepacker and resident of Los Alamos, set out in the fall of 2020 to establish a new and adventurous cycling route for northern New Mexico.

Boyle has previously completed several long distance bikepacking routes, including the Oregon Outback, the Great Divide Mountain Biking Route, the Baja Divide, and multiple local trips throughout the Santa Fe National Forest.

His virtual presentation at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb 23, will go over the research involved in Read More

County Issues Reminder On Sidewalk Clearing Guidelines

COUNTY News:

During the winter months, Los Alamos County would like to remind residents that it is important to keep sidewalks clear of snow and ice so that they remain pass­able for postal workers, children walking to school and others who need to use them.

When possible, and depend­ing upon available resources, County crews will conduct sidewalk-clearing operations by removing snow first from the adopted “safe routes to school” and then move to other selected sidewalks. The County does not clear every sidewalk due to limited resources.

Sidewalk priorities include:

  • Safe routes to school
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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Leads 12 Senate Democrats In Effort To Ramp Up Electrification Of Federal Vehicles

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) is leading 12 Senate Democratic colleagues in a letter to President Joe Biden, announcing forward-looking proposals to help the Biden administration ramp up the electrification of the federal vehicle fleet.

The senators wrote, “As you know, the transportation sector produces more carbon dioxide emissions than any other part of the U.S. economy. We stand ready to help your administration lead by example and decarbonize the federal vehicle fleet, supporting job creation and U.S. competitiveness as we address climate Read More

County Snow Update: No Impact To Libraries/Aquatic Center

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Community Services Department has reported today’s snow event has not impacted operations at the two libraries or the Aquatic Center, beyond those measures or hours of modified operation that were already in place due to COVID-19.

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Los Alamos County Issues Update On Local Road Conditions

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Traffic Division reports Main Hill Road is snow packed and icy; motorists are urged to use caution.

Crews have assessed Camp May and report it to be very snow packed and icy – anyone visiting Pajarito Mountain today should use extreme caution when driving up Camp May Road.

No report yet on road conditions on the Truck Route.

Drivers are asked to slow down and use caution while snow control crews continue clearing main roadways of snow. Avoid travel unless necessary.

Other updates on other County programs and services will follow as information is received. Read More

Bandelier On Delayed Opening Due To Snow

BANDELIER News:

Bandelier National Monument will open at noon today due to snow.

The delayed opening will allow staff time to clear snow and ice from park trails and roads. Read More

LANL On Delayed Opening Due To Inclement Weather

LANL News:

Los Alamos National Laboratory is on a delayed opening this morning due to inclement weather.

Employees who can work remotely should do so.

Employees who must work onsite should plan to report to work between 10 a.m and noon today.

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LAPS Is On Two-Hour Delay Due To Snow

LAPS News:

Los Alamos Public Schools is on a two-hour delay this morning due to inclement weather.

All elementary morning half-day in-person programs are canceled. All in-person PreK-12 special education morning classes are canceled as well.

Snow crews have been out since 4 a.m. working to clear walkways and parking lots at the schools.
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Another Round Of Storms Expected Through Wednesday

The NWS forecasts 4-6 inches of snowfall through Wednesday in Los Alamos. Courtesy/NWS

NWS News:

The third in a series of storm systems will impact the region tonight through Wednesday, bringing the threat for hazardous winter travel due to snow and freezing fog as well as cold temperatures and wind chills.

The best chances for snow tonight will be across the northwestern quadrant of the state, expanding to include a large portion of western and central New Mexico on Tuesday.

For Tuesday night through Wednesday, the main focus will be across the northern mountains into the northeast and east Read More

Local Scout Sasha Carr Creates Birdhouses For PEEC

Local Scout Sasha Carr created birdhouses to donate to the Pajarito Environmental Education Center. These unique birdhouses are for sale in PEEC’s online gift shop now. Courtesy/PEEC

Birdhouses created by local Scout Sasha Carr are for sale in PEEC’s online gift shop. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News: 

When you’re a Scout charged with doing community service, but it’s 2020 and a pandemic, how do you accomplish this?

For local Scout Sasha Carr, the answer was to make birdhouses and donate them to the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) for sale in their online gift shop.

“My father was a very Read More

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