Daily Postcard: Central Ablaze With Glistening Blossoms
Daily Postcard: Central Avenue was ablaze Saturday with glistening white blossoms that made the trees along the sidewalks look like their branches were weighed down with snow. Appearances can be deceiving. It was hot, and the first days of spring felt more like the first days of summer! Photo by Johnnie Martinez Read More
Pajarito Astronomers’ ‘Dark Night’ March 21 At Overlook
Pajarito Astronomers News:
Los Alamos County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Divisions have partnered up with the Pajarito Astronomers for the Dark Night program.
Anyone with an interest in stargazing and the chance to look through a telescope is invited to come out to Dara Jones Soccer Field early this evening, 21 March, at Overlook Park in White Rock.
Volunteers from the Pajarito Astronomers Club will be present with telescopes starting about 45 minutes after sunset.
This event will be held, weather permitting. Updates will be posted at Pajarito Astronomers on Facebook. Read More
Los Alamos Public Utilities To Host Tour De Sewer!
COUNTY News:
No longer just a pipe dream, the new wastewater treatment facility in White Rock is a state-of-the-art site representing a pipeline of success. The public is invited to plunge into a tour of the site, 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, April 8. The tour is free but space is limited. Tickets are available at ladpu.com/tour.
Officially called the White Rock Water Resource Reclamation Facility (WRRF), the new plant went online in 2024. A decade prior, the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) began flushing out a plan to replace the original White Rock Wastewater Treatment Plant, built Read More
State Urges Residents To Protect Homes Amid Elevated Wildfire Risk Across New Mexico
This home in Boulder, Colo., survived a wildfire with defensible space. Courtesy/Josh Schlossberg Boulder Weekly
EMNRD News:
SANTA FE — With New Mexico entering what state officials are calling an exceptionally dry fire season, the state Forestry Division is urging homeowners to take steps to protect their properties and their insurance coverage before fire season peaks this summer.
A historically low winter snowpack is creating dangerous conditions across the state, with dry grass fuels building in the eastern plains and heavy tree fuels accumulating in forested areas.
“We’re heading Read More
Los Alamos Kiwanis Aluminum Collection 9AM-1PM Today!
Kiwanians and Los Alamos High School Key Club members from a previous collection event stand ready today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to collect and recycle aluminum cans in the parking lot of the First United Methodist Church on Diamond Drive, near Sullivan Field. Courtesy/Kiwanis
KIWANIS Club News:
The Los Alamos Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos is gathering today, March 21, to collect and buy aluminum cans to be sent for recycling.
Collection hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of the First United Methodist Church on Diamond Drive, near Sullivan Field.
The entire community is encouraged to bring the Read More
Bird & Wildlife Photo Gallery & Print Store Launched To Benefit Pajarito Environmental Education Center
Photo of a honey Bee in White Rock from the gallery launched to benefit PEEC. Photo by Richard Skolnik
COMMUNITY News:
White Rock resident Richard Skolnik has launched a photography website and print store to benefit the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC).
The gallery and store at https://www.richardskolnikphotography.com feature photos of birds and wildlife from White Rock, Los Alamos, Phoenix, Iceland, and Costa Rica. Each photo in the store is available in two sizes and on two fine photographic papers. Photos will be printed at White Wall, “one of the finest photo printers Read More
Daily Postcard: Eastern Fence Lizard Does Pushups On A Rock At Bandelier National Monument
Daily Postcard: An eastern fence lizard with a blue belly is spotted doing pushups on top of a rock near a trail recently at Bandelier National Monument. Courtesy/BNM Read More
Indoor Football, Halfway To Fair Celebration And More To Kick Off Spring At EXPO New Mexico
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE – Expo New Mexico is in full spring swing with a weekend packed with family-friendly events.
Indoor football returns to Tingley Coliseum on Sunday, March 22, as the New Mexico Chupacabras make their debut against the Orlando Pirates. The game kicks off at 2 p.m., with tailgating getting underway at 10:30 a.m. Tickets can be purchased here.
The Treasures of the Earth Expo is also underway at EXPO New Mexico, open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 21 and 22. Attendees can expect over 50 dealers selling everything from amethyst cathedrals to Zebra rock, jewelry, supplies, beads, and more. Read More
Spaceport America To Host Second Annual Space Race
Spaceport America News:
LAS CRUCES — Spaceport America, in partnership with New Mexico-based Wanderlust Running, is set to host the second annual Space Race on Saturday, May 9.
Occurring at the world’s first purpose-built commercial spaceport, the Space Race will feature a trio of races, including a 5K, 10K, and 15K. Participants in the 5K and 10K may run or walk their respective courses, while participants in the 15K must run.
Participants and spectators alike are encouraged to join the excitement. Please use the link below to register for one of the races, explore event details, and Read More
County: Public Input Sought On Proposed Lion Sculpture
COUNTY News:
The Art in Public Places Board is asking the community to complete a brief survey to help select a design for a proposed bronze lion sculpture at the Los Alamos Police Station. The survey is available at https://polco.us/shez8d and will remain open through April 5, 2026.
The Los Alamos Police Department requested a lion sculpture because lions are widely used in law enforcement symbolism to represent strength, courage, protection, and vigilance. The artwork will complement site improvements planned as part of the Police Memorial renovation, though it is separate from the memorial Read More
State Invests $3.5 Million In Outdoor Equity Fund For FY27
OEF News:
SANTA FE — The Coalition for the Outdoor Equity Fund New Mexico is celebrating a major victory for young people, families, and communities across the state following the Legislature and Governor’s allocation of $3.5 million for the Outdoor Equity Fund (OEF) in the FY27 budget. This historic investment reaffirms New Mexico’s national leadership as the first state to create an Outdoor Equity Fund.
Since its inception, the Outdoor Equity Fund has delivered more than $8.6 million in funding to 188 organizations serving 23 counties, connecting over 106,000 youth—especially from Tribal, Read More
Daily Postcard: Mourning Cloak Spotted At Bandelier
Daily Postcard: A mourning cloak is spotted recently at Bandelier National Monument. These butterflies are known for their graceful gliding flight and often perch on high points such as the tops of bushes or trees to watch for mates. Courtesy BNM Read More
Spiritus Climate Technology Company In White Rock Appoints Dorian West And Kip Hensley To Support Commercial Scale-Up
Dorian West
BUSINESS News:
Spiritus, a climate technology company based in White Rock that is developing carbon-negative power generation and industrial-scale direct air capture systems, recently announced two leadership appointments that deepen the company’s execution bench as it delivers firm, carbon-negative power infrastructure for AI data centers and other power-intensive customers.
Kip Hensley has joined as Head of Project Development, and Dorian West has joined Spiritus’s Board of Directors.
Together, they bring the leadership required to move Orchard Power from technical Read More
Council OKs Fleet Conversion Plan
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The work progressed Tuesday night to make carbon emissions in Los Alamos a thing of the past after Los Alamos County Council approved 6-0 to accept the fleet conversion plan.
The plan lays out how the County will replace its gas-fueled vehicles with electric vehicles (EV) by 2050. Council shared their support for the plan although Councilor David Reagor was absent from the meeting.
Analy Castillo with Stantec, a County-hired contractor, discussed what was involved in the fleet conversion plan.
“The main goal for this is to have Read More
SFNF Volunteer Campground Host Positions Now Open
Jemez Falls campground sign. Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
The Santa Fe National Forest is seeking customer-service minded, hardworking individuals to serve as campground hosts. Please apply before the 2026 season begining on May 1, 2026.
The volunteer campground host season is the first week of May through mid-October. Interested applicants can apply on volunteer.gov by entering Santa Fe National Forest into the search engine to view the list of campground locations.
Volunteer campground hosts work 40 hours per week to assist campers by providing information and answering questions about Read More
New Mexico Birding Big Year Contest 2026
COUNTY News:
Join birders across the Land of Enchantment for the 2026 New Mexico Birding Big Year! This year-long competition challenges participants to identify as many bird species as possible within the state between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31. Open to birders of all ages and skill levels, the contest promotes wildlife appreciation, conservation awareness and community among New Mexico’s birding enthusiasts.
Participation Guidelines for the 2026 New Mexico Birding Big Year competition
Participants must register via the online form on or before April 1 to be part of the 2026 New Mexico Big Year. Read More
Daily Postcard: Coyote Sheds Winter Coat At Valles Caldera
Daily Postcard: A coyote shedding its winter coat spotted on March 11 at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Photo by Todd Cornwell/NPS Read More
State To Host Sunland Park Community Meeting On Water Quality April 7
NMED News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico state agencies will host a community meeting at the Doña Ana Community College in Sunland Park at 6 p.m., April 7, 2026, to gather input from residents affected by arsenic contamination in their drinking water and outline public health resources the state is working to provide.
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) will present updates regarding the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA), which in recent years failed to properly treat arsenic in drinking water served to customers.
Attendees will also Read More
Abiquiu Lake To Host Annual Open House And Water Forecast Meeting March 31
USACE News:
ABIQUIU LAKE — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District is scheduled to host its annual Open House event at 6 p.m., Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the Abiquiu Lake Visitor Center. The event is free and open to the public.
The purpose of the Open House is to inform the public about upcoming water level forecasts and release rates from Abiquiu Dam in 2026. It will be an open-forum-style meeting allowing for questions and input from members of the community.
The Visitor Center is located on Hwy 96 just 2 miles west of the Hwy 84 junction. For additional information, call the Abiquiu Read More
County Offers Online Sustainable Landscape Design Class Starting Friday
COUNTY News:
A free, online class focusing on all the steps needed to develop a sustainable landscape will be starting on the first day of spring, this Friday, March 20. The class is designed to be a go-at-your-own-pace learning environment with the opportunity to have your questions answered by a community of local experts.
Every Friday morning, a new video and discussion board will open to participants. You can have the garden and outdoor lifestyle you want while being conscious of water conservation, fire preparedness, and ecosystem support, and this is the series to help you get started. Read More