December 2, 2021
A small rockfall occurred on December 1st just outside of Los Alamos. Thankfully, no one was hurt and the road was re-opened the following day. This event serves to remind us that NM is a geologically active state with associated hazards. The hazards related to steep slopes are wonderfully summarized in the 2020 Winter edition of NM Earth Matters.
If NM geologic hazards are of interest to you, check out the other Earth Matters articles related to sinkholes , induced seismicity and volcanoes.