Daily Postcard: Early Morning Sunrise Reflected In Window
Daily Postcard: The sunrise is reflected in a neighborhood window Sunday in White Rock. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs
UCLA Scientists Discover Places On Moon Where It’s Always ‘Sweater Weather’
A good place for a base? Scientists predict that some lunar pits lead to lava tubes like the one seen here in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The moon has similar tunnels, which are left behind after molten lava flows beneath the surface. NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University
UCLA News:
Future human explorers on the moon might have 99 problems but staying warm or cool won’t be one. A team led by planetary scientists at UCLA has discovered shady locations within pits on the moon that always hover around a comfortable 63 degrees Fahrenheit.
The pits, and caves to which they may lead, would make safer, Read More
NMHS Brings On New Regional Manager For Fort Stanton Historic Site & Lincoln Historic Site
Regional Manager Kari Richards
NMHS News:
LINCOLN — New Mexico Historic Sites (NMHS) introduces Kari Richards as the regional manager for Fort Stanton Historic Site (FSHS) and Lincoln Historic Site (LHS). Her first day in the role was July 11.
In recent months, NMHS has brought several new staff members on board throughout the state, many of them in southern New Mexico.
NMHS plans to highlight and celebrate each of them in a series of releases leading up to Old Lincoln Days, which runs Aug. 5-7.
“Finding the ideal mix in a manager to oversee these two incredible and beloved sites was no easy Read More
LAFSF: ‘The Heavens Declare’: The Universe And Judeo-Christian Truth Claims By Nels Hoffman
Courtesy/Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum
Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum News:
Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum is hosting the final talk of the summer series Wednesday, Aug. 3: “The Heavens Declare”: The Universe and Judeo-Christian Truth Claims by Nels Hoffman, PhD.
The writer of the biblical book of Genesis asserted that “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth,” while the Psalmist similarly stated that “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” This idea, that the universe had a beginning at a definite point in time, and was the Read More
Local Dog Relaxes And Enjoys View At Ashley Pond Park
A local dog is spotted relaxing and enjoying the view Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Lori Dauelsberg Read More
Daily Postcard: Sangre De Cristo From La Senda Road
Daily Postcard: Sangre de Cristo Mountains viewed Friday morning from La Senda Road. Photo by Dave Lannen Read More
Mama Bear And Cubs Climb Fence, Tree At Guaje Pines
A mama bear with her two cubs spent time today climbing the fence and a tree at Guaje Pines Cemetery. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
A mama bear climbs the fence today around Guaje Pines Cemetery. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
A mama bear poses with a tree today at Guaje Pines Cemetery. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
A mama bear climbs a tree today at Guaje Pines Cemetery. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com Read More
Dahlias Are Blooming In All Their Splendor Following Rainfall
Dahlias of many colors are blooming in all their splendor following the recent rainfall and lifting spirits in the Española Valley and across Los Alamos. Photo by Liddie Martinez
Dahlias are blooming in the Española Valley and across Los Alamos. Photo by Liddie Martinez
Dahlias are blooming in the Española Valley and across Los Alamos. Photo by Liddie Martinez
Dahlias are blooming in the Española Valley and across Los Alamos. Photo by Liddie Martinez
Dahlias are blooming in the Española Valley and across Los Alamos. Photo by Liddie Martinez
Dahlias are blooming in the Española Valley and across Read More
Heinrich, Smith Introduce Clean Energy Jobs Act To Boost Opportunities, Career Access For Women And Minorities
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) co-chairs of the Electrification Caucus, introduced the Clean Energy Jobs Act to meet the growing energy workforce needs and create a comprehensive strategy at the Department of Energy (DOE) to increase participation among women and minorities throughout the industry.
Energy jobs are some of the fastest growing occupations in America. From 2015 to 2019 the energy sector grew at twice the rate as the overall economy. In the coming years, there will be an increasing demand for trained workers, Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Utility Crew On Canyon Road
On the job in Los Alamos a utility crew busy working Tuesday on the south side of Canyon Road. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Amy Birnbaum Read More
Early Morning Sunrise Breaks Over Tsankawi
The early morning sunrise breaks Tuesday over Tsankawi. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
Daily Postcard: Bee And Fly Share Sweet Pea Blossom
Daily Postcard: A bee and fly share a sweet pea blossom in a yard Friday on North Mesa. Photo by Bryan BennettScenes From Rainy Summer Concert Tonight At Pond
Rain showered down on the Los Alamos debut performance of Ariel Posen, sponsored tonight by Los Alamos Medical Center at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy photo
Scene from tonight’s rainy summer concert at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy photo
Ariel Posen performing tonight under rainy conditions at Ashley Pond Park. Opening for Ariel Posen is Alex Maryol. Courtesy photo
Scene from tonight’s rainy summer concert at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy photo Read More
PEEC: First Images From James Webb Space Telescope – Exploring The Details At Nature Center Planetarium Aug. 4
Examine the first released images from the James Webb Space Telescope in detail Thursday with PEEC at the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium, 2600 Canyon Road. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Join the Pajarito Environmental Education Center for this captivating astronomy talk examining the first released images from the James Webb Space Telescope in detail, 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, at the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium, 2600 Canyon Road.
Hear about the benefits and innovations of the telescope, and delve into questions like what type of information can we see in these and future Webb images Read More
Vandalism At Bandelier Closes Cavate On Pueblo Loop Trail
Vandals damaged Cave Kiva this week at Bandelier. Cave Kiva is now closed until further notice. Courtesy/BNM
BANDELIER News:
Early this week, Bandelier National Monument Rangers and Preservationists discovered damage in a highly visited and very popular area on the Pueblo Loop Trail known as Cave Kiva.
Kivas are sacred sites and centers for religious and social life for Pueblo People today, just as they were for their ancestors. This kiva is in one of the cavates which visitors are allowed to access by climbing a short ladder.
Signs at the site request that visitors demonstrate respect for
AGU: Balloon Fleet Senses Earthquakes From Stratosphere
AGU News:
A new study in AGU’s Geophysical Research Letters reports on the first detection of a large, distant earthquake in a network of balloon-bound pressure sensors in the stratosphere.
The technique could one day be applied on Venus, whose hot, dense and corrosive atmosphere limits our Read More
Los Alamos County Council Proclaims August ‘Bear Month’
At Tuesday’s Council meeting, from left, Land of Enchantment Wildlife Foundation Board Secretary James Robinson (former councilor), Councilor Melanee Hand and Pajarito Environmental Education Center Executive Director Jillian Rubio hold a proclamation declaring August ‘Bear Month’. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council during its Tuesday night regular meeting proclaimed August “Bear Month”.
Councilor Melanee Hand read the proclamation, which states:
WHEREAS: Los Alamos is blessed with an abundance of wildlife, and healthy wildlife Read More
Gov. Lujan Grisham Announces $10 Million State Investment In Bear Canyon Dam Project
STATE News:
SILVER CITY — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham was joined by Lt. Gov. Howie Morales, state and local officials and members of the public Thursday to break ground on the Bear Canyon Dam project, which the governor is supporting through $10 million in state funding.
“Investing in our state’s infrastructure is vital to the success of our communities and our economy,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “We have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to transform our state through projects like the one we’re celebrating today, and I am committed to getting infrastructure dollars into communities in every Read More
Daily Postcard: Clouds Over Jemez Mountains
Daily Postcard: Clouds floating over the Jemez Mountains viewed Wednesday on the way up the hill. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More
