you can bet I'll be treating myself to bottles of this fermented honey beverage regularly now that I've become acquainted with some Though the word "mead" may conjure up images of taverns from the Middle Ages don't let that taint your perceptions of the drink — the craft of mead-making is still alive and well with such a wide scope of variations that anyone should be able to find a mead they'll enjoy but why play around with your own variations when hundreds of meaderies across the United States have already honed in on delicious recipes It's possible that supporting these businesses could help mead make a comeback, which in turn could have a positive environmental impact as it will ensure bees remain in our ecosystem. You don't need to know everything about mead to enjoy it but I'd recommend having a good idea of your preferred flavor profiles as you're hunting down bottles I tried and ranked meads from several different meaderies across the country I ended up ranking them based on flavor potency I preferred meads that blew me away with wild don't hesitate to give some of the meads toward the "bottom" of my list a try — they were still great Some recommendations are based on firsthand impressions of promotional materials and products provided by the manufacturer Given that Heidrun's meads felt the most luxurious of the meads I sampled it feels criminal to put them at the bottom of a list because the flavors were the lightest of all the meads I tried Absolutely grab a few bottles of the company's sparkling mead if you need a high-class beverage to serve at a fancy cocktail hour This California meadery crafts its Champagne-style meads with care and attention designing each for the "sophisticated wine palate" — if this sounds like you Heidrun's California Orange Blossom mead was incredibly light and reminiscent of a sweet white wine Citrus came through slightly and its effervescence made it only sippable so don't expect to down gulps of this at a time You're left with a slight orange sweetness on your lips after taking a sip Its Marin County Wildflower mead was very delicately floral and boasted a slightly stronger flavor than the California Orange Blossom but it was slightly more playful than its counterpart — I'd pass this one around in champagne flutes at my next springtime brunch and can easily earn you some sophistication marks if you bring one to a gathering My next pick takes us across the pond to sample a mead from Denmark (don't worry — it's still widely available in the U.S.) Though Dansk Mjød has only been brewing mead since 1994 and the fact that the company develops its own equipment for mead-making proves that it's a big player in the meadery game but I'll definitely be seeking out others on my next mead hunt how could I resist sampling at least a couple more Dansk Mjød's Viking Blod mead is a "Nordic honey wine with hibiscus and hops added." It also boasts 19% ABV Hibiscus didn't come through until the end of the sip and though I'd have preferred it to be more hibiscus-forward It had a slight hoppy taste without being reminiscent of beer honeyed taste on your lips which lingers on your palate but I could see it being too sweet for the casual mead drinker Herbal beverage drinkers shouldn't hesitate to pick up a bottle of Hierophant's Apotheke mead if they see it on store shelves It harkens back to a time when herbal meads were used as medicine (a practice which and that appears to be no accident; after all a figure who ushers one into the presence of holiness Purity and oneness with nature were absolutely at the top of my mind as I drank this herbal mead which anyone with the mildest interest in herbalism would love Hierophant's Apotheke is a "Honey Wine with botanicals and [Pacific Northwest] mushrooms added," but that's the bare minimum of what's in this mead The herbs Hierophant combined in crafting this mead include hibiscus as well as Pacific Northwest turkey tail mushrooms and was reminiscent of taking herbal medicine Everything else fell to the background to provide depth and complement each other Melchemy Meadery takes pride in the place it calls home Nestled in Washington's Cascade Mountains region its surroundings are ripe with wild ingredients that the meadery incorporates into its bottles It won't leave you guessing about its practices the meadery has extensive information on its website about how it sources and grows its ingredients Though I only tried one of this meadery's bottles I'm dying to try its "Drylands" juniper-pine offering and its salal mead If you've ever tasted a drink with elderflower syrup or with rose syrup you'll know that each flavor stands distinct among other floral and herbal flavor profiles Melchemy's Elder-Rose mead is no exception This mead is flavored with elderflower and rose petal — a daring combination I'd imagine it was hard to strike the appropriate balance between these two Both flavors managed to come through equally and though the end result is quite a perfume-esque mead The mead was delightful chilled and I was happy it wasn't too sweet If you're looking for a mead to make you feel like you're spending the afternoon in a luxurious garden this is it; it only got the number eight spot on the list because it lacked the jammy quality I came to prefer If you ever find yourself near Worthington I'd encourage you to book a tour with Brothers Drake Meadery The Brothers Drake themselves (Eric and Woody to be precise) have been passionate about their community since opening their meadery in 2007 and they incorporate a community-centered ethic into all of their practices In addition to sourcing local ingredients (especially local honey) when crafting their meads the meadery strives to be a "third space" for their neighborhood residents to gather It's a bottle you'll want to have on hand from September through December but I won't blame you if you grab some in the warmer months to get a welcome taste of fall vibes Our next meadery pick takes us to Pittsfield, New Hampshire, the home base of Moonlight Meadery. Moonlight has been in operation since 2010, when it was started by Michael Fairbrother, whose passion for mead was kindled in 1995. In addition to making mead, his company also makes ciders — despite some similarities, mead and cider are quite different If you want to keep mead in your alcoholic beverage rotation Moonlight can help; its subscription-based mead program starts at just $50 per quarter and earns you discounts on other company products Moonlight Meadery's Embrace mead has tasting notes of blackcurrant and honey but this mead tasted drier than I expected which I quite enjoyed — especially given the startling sweetness of other meads I tried Though blackcurrants gave it a good amount of tartness the honey's sweetness balanced that out enough that I didn't find myself puckering it's a bottle to opt for if you're looking for a potent Moonlight's unique contrast of offerings and the juiciness of its Embrace mead earned it the number six spot on this list and non-alcoholic beverages) gave me a pleasant surprise with some canned offerings If you're looking for a mead that's easy to tote to the beach innovative company whose owners strive not to take things too seriously and manage to make award-winning beverages in the process You can stop in if you ever find yourself in Ferndale but the brand is widely distributed enough that there's a decent chance of finding a location with some of its offerings near you Nektar's Apple Pi mead smelled like baked apples and cinnamon and the spice balance was lovely — I detected notes of cinnamon and nutmeg as well as some cloves and there may have been a touch of anise in there This alcohol-forward mead is perfect for those looking for a potent drink and was surprisingly reminiscent of beer (though I can't decide if that was because I was drinking it from a can) The black tea and honey in this one provided a nice flavor balance while peach and lemon give extra brightness The fact that the brand offered canned meads gave it a leg up and the company's wide variety of flavors was also impressive Honeytree Meadery isn't just a meadery — it's also an apiary that cares for over 30 colonies of bees in the East Nashville area I love the closed-loop production of a meadery that sources its own honey Producing mead is only part of its mission; the operators also strive to educate patrons about ecological stewardship in mead making and are themselves always trying to become more environmentally sustainable which managed to retain its own distinct character in each bottle despite offering very different flavor profiles The Signature Series Premium Mead tasted like a nice cross between mead and white wine It's more alcohol-forward and not as sweet as other meads making it great for a refined mead enthusiast Sweet Baby Ginger was definitely potent in its ginger flavor (ginger lovers and is a bottle I'll be grabbing to aid me in healing from my next cold The Basic Batch Seasonal Mead is my favorite — it smells warm and buttery and was sweet and luxurious to sip on without being overwhelming Batch Mead has been a labor of love from a small team of owners It sources local ingredients whenever possible and makes its mead in small batches — this means that you'll frequently see something new on the menu and also that you should stock up on your favorites while they're still around Its award-winning meads are all playful in their design and even circus culture in their names and labels I loved each mead I tried from Batch Meadery Its Curse of Calypso mead was a shocking departure from most other meads I sampled in its tropical character; its notes of pineapple and peaches were distinct from any other bottle which is part of why this brand got a higher rating on my list It was incredibly juicy and the pineapple wasn't overwhelming as the hint of sweet peaches provided a lovely balance Batch's Figment didn't have the best color (it was a muddy burgundy-brown) but I completely forgot about that when I took a sip of this fig-forward jammiest bottles I sampled; the taste of figs lingered on my lips (it felt almost sinful) and there was nothing subtle about the flavor of this mead Its gentle whiskey notes will give one the impression of drinking a dessert mead in a centuries-old tavern Everyone loves a good "our-business-started-in-a-garage" success story but that's far from the only reason Four Fires Meadery earned the number two spot on my list I'm endlessly thankful the four friends decided to expand their hobby beyond a garage-based enterprise and it was a smart decision on their part — each bottle I tasted from this meadery boasted surprising even nostalgic flavor combinations that will have me ordering more once I'm through with my current supply Four Fires' Lost in Translation mead was one of the sweetest I had It tasted exactly like what it is — a pure unadulterated honey wine with a slight cardamom warmth It goes down smoothly despite having a strong alcohol aroma The Slow Jamz blackberry mead was delightful The blackberries first hit you in the drink's aroma they have a slight tart quality that adds some contrast to this still-sweet drink Kitten Wishes and Business Kisses smelled mellow but don't let that fool you — it's an intensely jammy juicy mead with a good balance of raspberry This strawberry vanilla wine tasted like an indulgent dessert The strawberries were bright and sweet while the vanilla grounded this drink somewhat it felt like I was drinking strawberry sherbet (which I definitely mean as a compliment) my personal favorite of the mead brands I tried This Chicago-based meadery was born from a spark of inspiration that came when one of the owners tried their first mead Second City gets creative with its mead crafting and even has selections of coffee-based meads What won it the number one spot on this list was the stunning depth of flavor in each bottle I tried It's another one that sounds relatively simple but something about the combination of those flavors in this drink blew me away It's very jammy without being too sweet; the raspberry and currants married together beautifully while the honeyberry added just enough sweetness to round out the other berries' tartness I could drink bottles of this mead without batting an eye "ranking" these meads was extraordinarily difficult given how unique each bottle was I chose to pick a variable and rank each mead according to that so I chose to judge them based on flavor potency which is why Second City Meadery (specifically its Sphere of Influence bottle) got the top spot on my list less potent meads ranked toward the bottom but they were by no means bad — they simply lacked the jammy quality that I prefer in a mead I dedicated an evening to sipping the meads I tried and I decided to taste them all in one sitting so my opinion wasn't influenced by too many external factors I can't emphasize enough that this is a ranking that won't be universal to every consumer as these meads were too unique to truly compare against one another Take some time to go through the descriptions for each mead and pick the one closest to what you're looking for No matter which mead on this list you end up with If you’re interested in my online creative writing class, email me at ellen@beautybitesbeast.com. Many of you have asked if there is a GoFundMe campaign to help us recover from the devastating loss of our home and possessions. The answer is yes! You can donate at: https://bit.ly/Ellen-Ken he doesn’t become a king; the palace instead becomes a circus.” — Turkish proverb the world is aghast at our palace full of rogues led by someone who probably has dementia or the scorched communities of Altadena and the Palisades have our own clowns to contend with: capitalist scavengers looking to pounce on traumatized folks who’ve lost their homes — and often their livelihoods — during one fateful January night Some capitalists aren’t greedy and usually do not show up after a disaster passionate and thoughtful hero: Melissa Michelson the lead organizer of “Altadena Not for Sale!” Cultural anthropologist Margeret Mead famously said “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world; indeed it’s the only thing that ever has.” Melissa of Altadena Not for Sale one that is constructive rather than destructive A long-time community organizer and San Gabriel Valley citizen she’s the right person at the right time to fend off the predatory practices of corporate and greedy investors The “vultures” started circling Altadena even before the body was cold a detestable technique of manipulating vulnerable people right after unthinkable devastation happens and their thinking is muddled because they’re in shock I saw a truck barreling past the barriers that the National Guard had set up to keep residents from returning to their properties with ‘Altadena Not for Sale!’ written on its side.” Melissa was moved to follow the truck and discovered it was driven by Gabriela who was exceedingly shy yet passionate about keeping Altadena safe from predators but after she replaced her printing equipment she and Melissa started printing out signs and T-shirts with “Altadena Not for Sale!” on them buttons and bumper stickers are produced with virtually no markup: once I heard about ANFS I promptly bought three signs and three buttons I was impressed with the signs’ placement — Melissa sticks them in the ground herself making sure I’ve got the best placement and angles.” I found that to be true for our property and I could tell by the placement it wasn’t slap-dash especially while fighting the attempted Polytechnic land grab in the Altadena foothills the fire hazards presented by the inevitability of newly driving teens tossing cigarette butts out into the high chaparral the Eaton fire was proof in the so-called pudding I don’t blame some folks for selling: it’s daunting to even consider jumping through the dozens of flaming hoops of the three if not five-ring circus that is rebuilding And that’s where Melissa and her ANFS community advocacy team come in There are alternatives to selling to dirty rotten scoundrels and getting fair market value An example from ANFS literature is that property owners can sell to Community Land Trusts (CLTs) and own properties on behalf of communities These non-profits buy properties and hold them until vetted buyers — often other community members — are ready Several organizations are getting underway in the area A CLT could even buy a property to turn into a playground or pocket park That’s thinking outside the box for most people the CalEarth campus in Hesperia has models of structures that don’t have a box shape or square corner anywhere I walked into those structures and felt embraced by Mother Earth domes and curves made from the earth under our feet If you’re considering a rebuild but don’t think you can stretch resources far enough CalEarth’s Dastan Khalili will speak at the Altadena Library from 5 to 7 p.m He and his sister Sheefteh are carrying on the legacy their visionary father My husband Ken and I will be climate-proofing our home by building a CalEarth-style SuperAdobe using our very own soil We will quickly and affordably build a beautiful unconventional and highly entertaining home… one that may look like a circus to some but will suit us just fine I love that our materials will not be subject to tariffs unless the clowns in this administration figure out a way to penalize earth and sandbags the local speculator clowns can kiss my dirt If you’re interested in my online creative writing class, email me at ellen@beautybitesbeast.com. 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heading to the frontier Support the preservation of the Liberty-owned New London Projects by donating today Bedford County was divided to form Campbell County Mead’s Tavern was transformed into a girls’ school run by Samuel T The building later served as a doctor’s office and private residents until Friends of New London acquired it for its historic significance Since Liberty University acquired Mead’s Tavern the building has gained new life as a place of education As the only surviving building from the colonial period in New London the Mead’s Tavern property holds extensive archaeological material and unique 18th-century architectural features and wing of the building uncovered thousands of artifacts including a variety of ceramics and nails spanning the building’s history Artifacts dating to the 18th century include pipe stems along with 19th-century domestic items and sewing implements Each of these contributes to a larger story about the daily lives of the people who inhabited this space and distinctive hand-hewn beams testify to its early construction date when Virginia was still a colony The basement is home to the oldest intact brick wall in Virginia west of Richmond Further architectural investigation promises to reveal more about materials and methods of 18th-century construction A phased rehabilitation proposal for Mead’s Tavern includes restoration of the interior to reflect the rich and varied history of the building Potential topics include a representation of the 18th-century tavern telling the story of the 19th-century girls’ school and highlighting the methods and materials of construction throughout the life of the building We are currently seeking funding for the first phase which will create a fully finished museum space in the west wing of the building Students will design and create exhibits to tell the story of New London’s evolution and visitors will experience firsthand the process of restoring Mead’s Tavern Refashioned porcelain fragment possibly used as a gaming piece from the Mead’s Tavern excavation Evidence of 18th-century construction in the attic at Mead’s Tavern Scabbard hook from the Mead’s Tavern excavation is the oldest standing structure in Central Virginia Removal of wall surfaces and floorboards reveals layers of historic construction including the original brick wall in the basement Mead’s Tavern was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2021 Signage at Mead’s Tavern introduces visitors to historic New London Archaeologist explains early findings to History students Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application she was the daughter of Albert and Frankie Louise (Howell) Taylor Linda grew up in Oklahoma and graduated from Broken Arrow High School she was united in marriage to David Clark Mead with whom she shared a joyful life that was dedicated to their family demonstrating her nurturing spirit and deep commitment to caring for children She also contributed her talents at Winnavegas Casino where she enjoyed the camaraderie and vibrancy of the workplace Family was the cornerstone of Linda's life She profoundly valued the time spent with her loved ones particularly looking forward to Sunday night suppers with her stubborn streak reflecting her strong personality Linda's presence was always felt at her children's and grandchildren's sporting events where she enthusiastically embraced the role of a sports heckler Linda's interests included a passion for gambling sharing moments of laughter and bonding with family and friends alike She is survived by her three sons: Scott (Stacey) Mead of Smithland Linda's legacy continues through her nine grandchildren: Chris (Katie) as well as her six great-grandchildren: Libby Linda was preceded in death by her beloved husband Lisa; her parents; and five siblings: Mary A Celebration of Life for Linda will be held at 2 p.m Burial will follow at Little 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The back wall of Mead's Quarry Lake will greet visitors to Ijams Nature Center with a new face this summer after two large rockslides fell from the cliff in the last nine months though the wall's new angle is more stable Ijams added warning buoys and a floating rope to mark off a "no-go zone" around the wall after a rockslide injured swimmers in May more rockslides have changed the shape of the wall and left debris at its base "We anticipated much of this based on the information from a geologist this spalling off has created more of an angle to the wall which creates more stability," Ijams President and CEO Amber Parker told Knox News in an email and small rock falls are possible every day and boat rentals will reopen for the summer season in May "Visitors should remain behind the safety lines and buoys that have been installed for their protection," Parker said More: What caused dangerous rockslide at Mead's Quarry? Earthquakes and rain might be factors The quarry filled with water after the Williams Limestone Company, which quarried a type of limestone called Tennessee pink marble Knox County purchased the quarry in 2001 and Ijams opened it as a public swimming hole in 2005 Ijams unveiled a master plan in January 2024 that proposed new concessions spaces an outdoor classroom and an accessible trail to the water at Mead's Quarry Lake The center does not anticipate any additions to the lake this year The city expects to finish similar renovations at another South Knoxville lake, Augusta Quarry at Fort Dickerson Park Mead's Quarry rockslides have many causesAround five visitors to Mead's Quarry Lake sustained minor injuries last summer not because of the rock falling from the quarry wall itself, but from the wall of water the rockslide sent across the lake on May 25. One person was hospitalized The lake closed for two weeks and reopened in June with a warning that swimmers who enter the safety zone around the wall will be asked to leave The center brought out a geologist from the Tennessee Geological Survey to examine the wall after the rockslide Potential causes of the slide included abnormally heavy rain small earthquakes and the quarry's history of dynamite blasting Ijams is a 318-acre nonprofit environmental education center that relies on donor and member support Knoxville's only outdoor rock climbing wall and a natural playground Daniel Dassow is a growth and development reporter focused on technology and energy. Email: daniel.dassow@knoxnews.com Support strong local journalism by subscribing at knoxnews.com/subscribe « Back LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Nearly three years after a body was discovered inside a barrel near Hemenway Harbor at Lake Mead, the remains have yet to be identified The mysterious killing has sparked speculation about possible mob involvement The Clark County Coroner's Office is diligently working to identify the man who may have been killed as long as 50 years ago Melanie Rouse from the coroner's office emphasized the importance of community involvement in solving such cases "That's why we need to encourage people out in the community that if they have missing loved ones to go forward and make a missing person reports," Rouse said "Those missing reports become vitally important to us to being able to identify unidentified decedents that come through the Clark County Coroner's Office." at her home surrounded by her family and loved ones.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery with the family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M at the funeral home.     Mary was born in Bannister the daughter of James and Helen Mary (Podolak) Cermak Upon graduation from Elsie High School in 1949 They were blessed with 58 years of marriage She faithfully committed to the Fenmore Baptist Church of Elsie for many years.     A devoted wife Mary served her family and community with many acts of kindness; she was the first to say "just pass it forward" Delivering meals on wheels and working for the Elsie Literary Club gave her great joy She was a homemaker all of her life and retired from Ovid Health Care after many years of service She continued to visit residents often in her retirement.     She is survived by her children: Dennis Mead of Elsie and Amanda Vargas; great-grandchildren: Corbin Slaughterbeck Liam and Logan Mead; and several nieces & nephews and Alma Brzak.     A special thank you to Amanda Vargas and Residential Hospice for all the care they gave.    Memorials may be made to the Fenmore Baptist Church MI or to a Charity of the Donor's Choice Online condolences may be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content the largest man-made reservoir in the United States is at the center of a major conservation effort involving federal funding and regional cooperation aims to reduce demand on the reservoir while securing future water supplies through advanced purification technology Lake Mead supplies water to millions of people across Arizona The management of its water levels is critical for municipal supplies secured $86.7 million from the Bureau of Reclamation to construct an advanced water purification facility part of a broader $257.6 million federal investment in Arizona's Lower Colorado River Basin System Conservation and Efficiency Program ensures Tucson will leave 56,000 acre-feet of Colorado River water behind Lake Mead over the next decade it's about protecting a shared resource," said Councilwoman Nikki McMillen Lee The facility will treat wastewater to drinking water standards reducing reliance on the already-strained supply of Colorado River water the Town of Gilbert also secured nearly $17 million in federal funds to improve water metering and conservation efforts adding 8,500 acre-feet of water savings over the next 10 years These measures could play a vital role in stabilizing local water sources' levels The reservoir, formed by the Hoover Dam on the Colorado River at the border between Nevada and Arizona, reached startlingly low levels in the summer of 2022 following years of drought However, levels have since begun to recover Lake Mead's water levels were 1,068.23 feet mean sea level an online resource for lake and reservoir information A spokesperson for Tucson Water told Newsweek: "This project is important to Tucson because it will diversify the city's water resources portfolio by including advanced water purification as a new water source This will have the long-term effect of strengthening the City of Tucson's options for developing future water supplies 10 We can create a local supply as opposed to continually increasing demand on the stressed Colorado River "This is good not only from a future economic security standpoint but also from a national security standpoint as Tucson is home to a major air force base (Davis-Monthan AFB) They added: "Everyone in the Colorado River watershed must be willing to take strategic action when it comes to the long-term sustainability of the river but also for critical energy production in the Western U.S well-managed Colorado River is important to the United States The water treatment facility is expected to be operation by 2031 Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground Newsweek is committed to journalism that's factual and fair Hold us accountable and submit your rating of this article on the meter. Newsletters in your inbox See all Sharpen Your Business Acumen: The Wine Business Executive Workshop at Linfield University Clayfolk potters gather in the gardens of Edenvale winery music and wine for purchase An evening dedicated to celebrating top wineries while making a meaningful impact in our community Gain insight from leading female wine professionals The broader takeaway from this matchup is clear: sports history is written one thrilling inning at a time seemingly minor contributions that spark unforgettable comebacks and redefine a season’s narrative steps onto the baseball stage with a determination that captivates fans and historians alike A Pivotal Moment in a Fierce Division Battle A high-stakes decision looms on the horizon as one team considers a strategic move to solidify its pitching depth ahead.. An Unsettling Challenge Emerges The Boston Red Sox find themselves at a crossroads as the search for a long-term solution at first base intensifies A Rising Bullpen Star In the midst of Cleveland’s relentless quest for bullpen stability a young talent has quietly emerged as a game-changing force Bright determination and precision have propelled a Mariners’ ace into the record books as his performance has ignited both awe and optimism around Seattle’s bullpen In a game defined by nature’s unpredictable challenge and on-field brilliance a single steal under pouring rain turned an ordinary night into a landmark moment in baseball history... © 2024 Motociclismo - All rights reserved Motociclismo Please enter your username or email address to reset your password © 2024 Motociclismo - All rights reserved Motociclismo ShareSaveCommentInnovationScienceBeyond ‘Blade Runner’: Exhibit Traces Visionary Syd Mead’s Sweeping LegacyByLeslie Katz Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights Leslie Katz covers the intersection of culture 04:18pm EDTShareSaveCommentSyd Mead's 1985 painting "Rays Wheels" imagined futuristic cars that look familiar today It’s a testament to the lasting impact of Blade Runner that “like Blade Runner” has become all-purpose shorthand for describing virtually anything dystopian neon-lit or cyberpunk — whether or not it truly resembles the world of Ridley Scott’s iconic 1982 film That the movie’s aesthetic has etched itself so deeply into our collective consciousness owes the legendary concept artist and industrial designer who dreamed up the film’s decaying Los Angeles — a neo-noir visual cityscape that felt both distant and just within reach which evolved from working in automotive design at Ford to creating futuristic concepts for Chrysler crafting worlds where technology and humanity advanced together,” exhibit co-curator William Corman said in an interview Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase In Mead's "Cavalcade to the Crimson Castle," from 1996 humanoid figures mingle with alien-looking .. “Future Pastime” — which opens March 27 and runs through May 21 — highlights a lesser-known side of Mead’s work that captures quiet moments of leisure entertainment and beauty in apocryphal worlds Visitors will be able to get close up with the rich and intricate details in 40 years of Mead’s gouache paintings an experience that photographs of his work can’t possibly replicate “What sets Mead apart is his ability to balance radical imagination with practical design logic,” Corman said They feel like places we could eventually arrive at as if they’re simply waiting for technology to catch up.” They remind us that Mead didn’t just design machines capturing the emotional texture of the future.” "Running of the Six Drgxx" from 1983 Many of Mead's works feel both both ancient and futuristic a 1959 graduate of the Art Center School in Los Angeles often fused traditional methods with forward thinking He cited Raphael’s mastery of scene setting and Caravaggio’s dramatic interplay of light and dark as influences on his own work “His use of classical technique to portray futures yet to be born was truly unprecedented,” exhibit co-curator Elon Solo said in an interview “He was always showing us the future as if it were a world already known to us.” Minnesota and raised by a Baptist minister who moonlighted as an art instructor the curators say in a description of the exhibit The Great Depression and World War II shaped Mead’s worldview as a child and he spent his teenage years under the looming shadow of the Cold War and nuclear threat These tectonic events not only impacted his belief system “He believed that the bright future the world needed — in spite of the ‘insatiable consumption of its war machine,’ as he once said — could only come from careful planning and dreaming,” Solo said “These works are the records of such dreams and aspirations for a future for us all to share Mead imagined a party from the year 2000 complete with metallic garb and furniture In his enigmatic 1996 painting “Calvalcade to the Crimson Castle,” for example humanoid figures mingle with alien-looking creatures amid metallic and organic structures Solo knew Mead personally and felt strongly about giving the public a chance to explore pieces like this one in person at the former Mitchell-Innes & Nash gallery space in Chelsea emotional and bursting with complexity,” Solo said “I don’t think there is a single major technologist or innovator today that doesn’t credit Syd for at least a modicum of influence on how they got to where they are today.” Mead (left) and filmmaker and animator Brad Bird attend New York Comic Con in 2014 'As impressive as anybody I've seen': Mead drawing Rays' attentionFebruary 20th PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- After spending another season tearing up Triple-A pitching and struggling to secure a spot in the Majors, set up a meeting with Rays manager Kevin Cash highly motivated infielder wanted to establish goals for the offseason giving him some direction before flying home to Australia for the winter Mead said he needed to get “a bit more physical,” to come in bigger and stronger than last year packed on about 20 pounds and reported to Spring Training -- where he’s competing for a bench spot on the Opening Day roster -- ready to recapture the form he showed as a consensus Top 100 prospect When asked last week about players who reported in great shape probably as impressive as anybody I’ve seen,” Cash said After buying a house in his hometown of Adelaide following the 2023 season Mead -- who got engaged and married over the winter -- decided to convert their garage into a gym He parked his car outside and showed his drive inside “I figured it was kind of an investment in my career He came into camp looking leaner and more agile and at one point he was viewed as a backup shortstop option as part of a utility-infield role because he felt like it made him a better defender But he admits he may have “lost focus” on how he can provide the most value: with his bat So without wanting to change who he is as a player he decided this offseason to lean into his strengths I feel like I’ve been treading water and trying to break into the team and hopefully they enjoy what they see,” Mead said “I felt like I’ve constantly been trying to adjust and adapt to end up staying on the team and getting more at-bats but I think this year I’m going to kind of do what I did when I was younger “I think that’s a better version of the player that I can be Specifically, Mead said he wanted to get back to being the player he was in 2022, when he hit .298/.390/.532 with 13 homers and 27 doubles in 76 games between Double-A and Triple-A. He was MLB Pipeline’s No. 33 overall prospect heading into 2023 and No. 55 entering last year. He still hit well in Durham the past two seasons but he’s managed only a .244/.300/.312 slash line with two homers and six doubles in 224 big league plate appearances during that time “There’s a good offensive player in there that can do some damage with the bat,” Cash said But I know that he was committed this offseason Considering his above-average bat speed and his excellent Minor League numbers Mead’s lack of power was perhaps the most surprising aspect of his struggles in the Majors He said he wasn’t sure if he’ll boost his top-end exit velocity and power by putting on muscle but he thinks it will require less effort to get to the pop he’s previously shown he was trying to manufacture power and reaching back for more that wasn't available And now that he's gotten closer to his body type he can actually move the way he needs to,” hitting coach Chad Mottola said “I haven't seen him where he's at [this spring] in the couple years I've been around him so I'm very encouraged by the first couple days I've never seen him move like this … and I’m very excited about it.” Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page    Lee was born in Pasquotank County on February 22 Among his many enjoyments in life included his love of the beach and playing his guitar Keith and Tonya Meads of Elizabeth City; his biological mother Angelique Smith (Robert Snook) of South Mills; his daughter all of Elizabeth City; maternal grandparents Warren and Joyce Alexander of Elizabeth City Loran Ray Crum (Cheri) of Moyock and Betty Spruill (Phillip) of Elizabeth City; two aunts Tracy Chappell (Jacque) and Crystal Lamb (Louis); an uncle all of Elizabeth City; and many other aunts    A memorial service will be held Saturday Friends may visit with the family on either Thursday or Friday from 4 to 7 p.m or in the church foyer immediately following the service on Saturday Casual dress is encouraged for those attending the service memorial contributions may be made in his memory to any mental health awareness organization    Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral and Cremation Providers and online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com Arizona is taking steps to secure its water future as the prolonged megadrought gripping the Colorado River continues to deplete its reservoirs, including Lake Mead and Lake Powell This week, the state's Water Infrastructure Finance Authority (WIFA) advanced plans to import billions of gallons of water from outside its borders, a move necessitated by Lake Mead's precarious levels and unresolved disputes among the seven states relying on the Colorado River WIFA officials outlined a phased process inviting companies to propose viable solutions for bringing external water supplies into the state "Tuesday's Pre-Offer Conference was intended to help potential proposers better understand our solicitation," Chelsea McGuire "It was an opportunity to foster a dialogue between WIFA and interested parties to help them better prepare their proposals." With Lake Mead currently at 33 percent capacity—1,061 feet above sea level—and Lake Powell similarly depleted the reality of a diminished Colorado River system has forced Arizona to consider alternative water sources WIFA has approximately $430 million earmarked for long-term water augmentation projects with 75 percent legally allocated for out-of-state sources WIFA began soliciting proposals for importing over 100 billion gallons of water annually "WIFA's augmentation mission is a quintessential example of how Arizona is consistently and effectively working toward a secure resilient and sustainable water future," WIFA board Chairman Jonathan Lines said in a statement at the time "Arizona has long been serious about water WIFA takes seriously its mission to find new water resources so that our state can continue to grow and thrive." it plans to begin reviewing qualifications from interested entities aiming to complete this initial phase by June 2024 The agency is looking for creative and sustainable ideas after a previous plan to desalinate ocean water in the Gulf of California was abandoned due to its $5.5 billion cost and environmental concerns "Water importation is necessary to empower Arizona to continue to grow and thrive across all sectors and in all parts of the state in the ways that Arizonans desire," McGuire said "Our water outlook today—whether we can meet our existing needs—is good thanks to that culture of forward planning But there are multiple studies from entities like the Department of Water Resources and the Bureau of Reclamation that indicate a significant increase in demand over a 100-year timeframe." WIFA's mission has not been without setbacks its budget was slashed by nearly $500 million prompting the agency to issue a stern warning about the impact of the cuts "These cuts could not come at a worse time," WIFA said in the statement "The current trend of draining funds from our long-term water investments to solve short-term problems calls into question WIFA's possibility of success McGuire said WIFA is "confident" that the current balance in the fund for the importation project is sufficient As negotiations over the Colorado River's water allocation remain deadlocked Arizona is not alone in searching for alternate water sources Utah officials have floated the idea of building a desalination plant in California in exchange for a greater share of river water, according to recent reports by Fox 13 Salt Lake City Nevada is also investing in water reuse projects in California that could benefit the state upstream on the Colorado River California itself has implemented water-saving measures that may have helped raise Lake Mead's levels by as much as 16 feet Do you have a tip on a science story that Newsweek should be covering ET: The article was updated with comments from Chelsea McGuire Lake Mead's water levels are 17 feet higher than they were when the reservoir battled critically low levels in the fall of 2022, fueling hope that the incoming water year will further help the reservoir. plunged to critically low levels in the summer of 2022 Above-average precipitation and snowmelt that winter helped remedy the levels which continued to improve throughout 2023 Lake Mead looks to be in a better position for the new water year Lake Mead's water levels were at 1,063 feet roughly 17 feet higher than this time in 2022 and 3 feet lower than this time in 2023 The lake's levels have remained mostly steady since late June after the lake experienced a steady decline that brought its levels down from a high point of 1,076 feet in March Lake Mead's water levels began dropping in March 2022 and continued to plunge until they reached a low of 1,040 feet in late July The lake slowly improved that winter before experiencing a steep increase in water levels from late April 2023 through early September of that year Colby Pellegrino, the deputy general manager for the Southern Nevada Water Authority, told Newsweek that the biggest changes to Lake Mead's water levels are caused by Lake Powell water releases upstream Lake Powell is greatly affected by the annual weather Pellegrino feels hopeful about Lake Mead and the Colorado River is in a much more secure position than we were in 2022," Pellegrino said She added that she expects the coming water year to be a "pretty good year" for Lake Mead Lake Mead water levels typically begin improving at the beginning of the water year Levels generally continue improving through the early spring and then begin to fall as water use picks up and dry weather returns during the summer months Last January, Lake Mead's water levels improved at a rate not seen since 2019, but the lake still has a long way to go before it's recovered completely A bout of dry weather in the Las Vegas region may have contributed to the reservoir's struggles this summer "Today marks the 100th consecutive day with no measurable rainfall in Las Vegas," the National Weather Service (NWS) office in Las Vegas posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday "Our next shot at rain looks to be early next week Newsweek reached out to NWS Las Vegas by phone for comment A La Niña climate pattern is expected to emerge this winter which also could affect Lake Mead's water levels A typical La Niña weather pattern causes dry with wet weather in the Pacific Northwest and cooler weather in the Northern U.S. Your request appears similar to malicious requests sent by robots Please make sure JavaScript is enabled and then try loading this page again. If you continue to be blocked, please send an email to secruxurity@sizetedistrict.cVmwom with: Privacy Policy | About Our Ads In a decade-long undertaking, Alex Haban and Tomek Bilan combined their European traditions from Germany and Poland with Hawaiʻi-grown ingredients to create Kvasir’s Mead Haban and Bilan got their liquor license and were finally able to open their Mountain View meadery which makes alcoholic beverages created by fermenting honey It began with the couple’s common deep love and appreciation for mead but the two met at a rock climbing gym in Chicago in 2009 Haban and Bilan traveled to different states in the U.S to climb and would frequent local meaderies when possible the mead was never the same as the mead they grew up with where the first written mead recipe was found He learned the art of mead-making at 5-years old from his Babcia and uses her process and recipes to make Kvasir’s Mead today which have popped up more on the west coast “At one point we were beekeepers for about 30 hives and had lots of honey so we decided to make mead at home for ourselves and our friends Haban came up with the idea to one day open a meadery with her husband Haban and Bilan came to the Big Island 10 years ago and purchased 2 acres of land that they cleared and built on over the decade it was only four years ago that they really pursued opening their business which began with building a certified kitchen themselves “It took a lot of time and effort,” Haban said They submitted certified plans and documents to the county “It was a real challenge,” Haban said “We had everyone – the Department of Health and many more – out here to look at our tiny building.” But it was a passion they wanted to fulfill Mead-making is deeply engrained in Polish culture with the process dating back more than 1,000 years Historians credit Slavic tribes for developing the process of turning bee honey into mead This tradition flourished in a climate where grape vine cultivation was not possible and the rich natural environment was abundant with wild bees.  the mead I made in Poland would take 12 to 14 months but in Hawaiʻi with the volcanic water and the climate While following the traditional Polish recipe the couple had two commitments: keeping the mead pure without additives or sulfites and sourcing everything possible from Hawaiʻi Island “We are proud that our mead is clean without chemicals and that it is sourced from the island as much as possible,” Haban said “It has always been important for us to support local farming we can buy from farmers we know here and often buy the food they may not regularly have a market for.” Kvasir’s Mead has made 13 different flavors: Haban designed each of the labels using her unique art and each bottle features a story with some diving into folklore or mythology Lilith-Koi is a limited edition lilikoi mead that is named after the demon goddess Lilith and Bilan’s feline companion While the label depicts a black cat with red eyes the mead surpasses expectations and tastes sweet “Creating the labels is one of my favorite parts of the process because I can be creative and make them unique but it can also be difficult getting labels approved by the federal government since they have to be specific,” Haban said “It’s also more difficult because the [Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau] don’t have a category for mead and our project falls under a winery.” the couple are using this year to make Kvasir’s Mead more of a winery-experience on the property in Mountain View They are currently developing a tasting area that can accommodate more people who are either utilizing a tour company As of now, up to six visitors can come to the meadery for a tasting which includes a full farm experience with a behind-the-scenes peek at the production process “This is also a nice way to share the history and importance of mead from the perspective of our cultures and traditions,” Haban said. “There is so much folklore tied to mead, including the origin of our name which is based on the first mystical mead in Norse mythology.” Kvasir’s Mead currently sends mead to businesses or restaurants on Hawaiʻi Island and Oʻahu, but does not offer online sales yet. A list of retail sellers can be found here. Kvasir’s Mead had a booth and introduced hundreds of people to the traditional Polish beverage at the Honokaʻa Renaissance Faire selling several flavors of their meads and selling out of the specialty mead my goal was to introduce this product of traditional Polish mead to Hawaiʻi by using the locally-grown ingredients from the island,” Bilan said Vermont Superior Court Judge Robert A. Mello ruled against the Mead estate on Oct. 3, 2024, deciding that it would not be entitled to restore the original name of the chapel or receive monetary compensation for the name’s removal. The lawsuit began 18 months ago when Jim Douglas ’72 former Vermont governor and Middlebury’s executive-in-residence sued the college on behalf of the Mead family for removing the name of John Abner Mead from the Middlebury Chapel While most of the main issues have been decided the court has allowed the litigation to continue in part to decide whether the original agreement was a gift or a contract then the court will allow proceedings to determine if “covenant of good faith and fair dealing” has been violated Because the transaction still could be determined to be a contract the court cannot determine as a matter of law that there can be no claim on the covenant of good faith and fair dealing,” the court wrote The ruling also denied Middlebury’s renewed motion to dismiss on the grounds that it was now moot Middlebury’s motion for summary judgment remains only granted in part A spokesperson for the college shared that the ruling demonstrated the lack of evidence for the plaintiff’s arguments adding the college’s legal team continue to work towards fully resolving the case “The Court's decision affirms that there were no viable legal bases for the primary goals of the Mead Estate in bringing this lawsuit (either returning to the original name of the Chapel or returning the gift funds),” the spokesperson wrote in an email to The Campus “The College’s attorneys are evaluating the next steps to fully resolve the few remaining issues and move this case toward a close.” As special administrator of the Estate of Governor John Mead Douglas admitted that this ruling is not the intention the plaintiff side was hoping for “We were disappointed that the Court declined to compel the College to restore the Mead family name to the Chapel concluding that a century is long enough; that seems quite arbitrary & a decision for a jury,” Douglas wrote in an email to The Campus Douglas said that the Mead estate believes that this decision of the court allows them to ask a jury to determine whether there was a contract between Mead and the college or if the sum of money used to build the chapel was a gift as there were numerous requirements on both parties,” he wrote “If we’re able to present that question to a jury it would be logical to ask the panel whether the name should be restored.” Douglas added that he believes the college should restore the name “Mead Memorial Chapel” regardless of the outcome of legal proceedings In terms of Governor Mead’s controversial actions — notably his farewell address to the Vermont legislature which shared his support to pro-eugenics legislation — Douglas acknowledged that Mead’s ideas are unacceptable today but were mainstream and clearly embraced by Middlebury at his time a century ago the College taught mandatory courses on eugenics topics for more than half a century,” he said Since the removal of Mead’s name from the chapel’s title critics have expressed their discontent with the college’s lack of transparency when making the decision Douglas shared his concern about the prevalence of political correctness in academia which might prevent deep discussions on controversial topics such as eugenics in this case “What should disturb everyone at a liberal arts college is that [Mead] was punished not for anything he did that’s the purpose of an institution of higher education: to expose students to views that are unpopular the spokesperson for the college emphasized Middlebury’s continued commitment to free expression and open exchange “The college has and will remain committed to exercising the fundamental right of freedom of expression and open debate on our campus and welcomes all voices on this issue,” the college wrote The court will continue to weigh the narrowed scope of the Mead lawsuit in the coming months The final outcome will depend on future appeals and rulings: Douglas has stated that the Mead estate will appeal the ruling to the Vermont Supreme Court and is waiting for permission to do so from the Vermont Superior Court Hugo previously served as an Online Editor He intends to major in Economics and Geography he studied at Sciences Po Paris and traveled across Europe He has also conducted research on ethnic minority policies Despite consecutive winters of decent snowfall the two largest reservoirs in the United States—Lake Mead and Lake Powell—remain far from full are both integral components of the Colorado River system The Colorado River Basin supplies water to more than 40 million people across seven states and Mexico These water bodies are essential not only for drinking water and agriculture but also for hydropower generation and recreation While gains have been made in previous years storage remains a concern due to ongoing drought impacts and high water demands a snowy winter brought much-needed relief to the region with snow levels surpassing one-and-a-half times the typical amount for the past three decades The Salt Lake Tribune reported earlier this month The following melt sent 10.6 million acre-feet of water rushing into Lake Powell through spring and summer This was more than 160 percent of the average runoff from 1991 to 2020 That surge helped the reservoir recover from a record low of 22 percent in February The Colorado River Basin saw levels hit 113 percent of the median in 2024 though this resulted in a runoff of just 83 percent—around 5.3 million acre-feet for lake Powell "Everybody keeps hoping that the only way we're going to really rebuild storage is if we have another ridiculous gangbuster year like 2023," Utah State University watershed sciences professor Jack Schmidt told The Salt Lake Tribune Lake Mead and Lake Powell are expected to stay at about one-third of their capacity much of the struggle stems from snowmelt being absorbed by parched soils before reaching the reservoirs Drier than usual soil means that this year's 94 percent of median snowpack levels will convert to just 67 percent of normal runoff into Lake Powell according to The Salt Lake Tribune's report A recent report from the U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) noted that the winter of 2025 "hasn't measured up to 2024 and is far short of the records set in 2023." It also warned that "Southern Nevada should expect a lean water year with less than normal streamflow predicted for the Virgin River and the Colorado River inflow to Lake Powell." A separate study from University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) found that just over a quarter of municipal wastewater in the seven basin states—Arizona a practice researchers suggested could make a "dramatic" difference for water supply in the area The study suggested that if basin states raised their water reuse rates to 40 percent they could collectively save nearly 900,000 acre-feet of water each year—enough to supply almost 2 million homes Increasing reuse to 50 percent could push annual savings to 1.3 million acre-feet told Newsweek that the NRCS is always working to improve how it tracks snow and predicts streamflow which uses machine learning to help make water forecasts faster and more accurate M4 picks the best weather stations to use in its models automatically saving time and making the process more efficient It combines results from six different models to create a more reliable average forecast which helps avoid problems if one model doesn't perform well in a given year While this is a big upgrade behind the scenes Anderson said the way the NRCS shares and explains forecasts to the public won't really change These improvements will help people across the West who rely on accurate water forecasts—like farmers and water managers—make better decisions Newsweek is committed to journalism that is factual and fair We value your input and encourage you to rate this article Mead makes second straight Opening Day roster after exceptional springJiménez to join Triple-A Durham along with relievers Bigge and OrzeMarch 21st PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- The Rays entered Spring Training with essentially only one job up for grabs on the position-player side, with former top prospect and former White Sox slugger competing for one spot They made their decision official on Friday, informing Jiménez he would not make the Opening Day roster and confirming that Mead will break camp with the club for the second straight year “You’ve got to really appreciate what Curtis Mead has done,” manager Kevin Cash said The way they’ve operated in the past, the Rays would allow Jiménez -- who signed a Minor League deal in December -- to pursue a Major League opportunity elsewhere if one presented itself But Cash said Jiménez intends to join Triple-A Durham to start the season Jiménez fit in perfectly inside the Rays’ clubhouse this spring becoming fast friends with plenty of players He also took well to whatever the club asked of him working some in the outfield and even taking some reps at first base early in camp he has shown signs of the potent bat he swung when healthy in Chicago at the beginning of his career “Couldn’t be more pleased with the way Eloy carried himself and the bat started to come to life here a little bit later which we were confident that it would,” Cash said continue the progress and the work that he put in this offseason for our Durham club he could be huge for us at any point during the season.” This will be Mead’s second time on Tampa Bay’s Opening Day roster as he served as a utility infielder to begin last season Coming into camp looking more muscular and more like himself at the plate Mead essentially gave the Rays no choice but to carry him with his performance this spring The Australian infielder’s offseason work earned him immediate praise from Cash and hitting coach Chad Mottola upon his arrival to Spring Training and he backed that up with his play on the field Mead has gone 19-for-35 (.543) with a homer a double and more walks (six) than strikeouts (four) in Grapefruit League play “I felt like I played pretty good and didn't really give them a whole lot of choice which made it a little bit easier for both of us I feel good about the at-bats I’ve had and the work I’ve done so I’m excited to see how it’s going to translate.” After putting up excellent numbers in the Minors Some of that could have been a product of the work he did the previous winter when he lost weight and focused on his agility to become a more versatile defender but lost some of his pop as an unintended consequence Mead can still provide some flexibility in the infield. He could back up Junior Caminero at third base or Brandon Lowe at second. But he’s likely to spend most of his time at first, platooning with the left-handed-hitting Jonathan Aranda while Yandy Díaz gets more regular work as the designated hitter “I don't like to play a defensive position and not feel good about it so I've been working hard to feel good.” The Rays optioned relievers and to Triple-A Durham on Friday removing two relievers from the competition for the final spot in their bullpen Both pitched well in camp and should be in the mix at some point this season. The hard-throwing Bigge allowed two runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out six over seven innings. Orze, acquired from the Mets for Jose Siri in November was one of the standout surprises of the spring giving up just one run on two hits and two walks while striking out 10 over 6 1/3 innings his approach with his heavy [splitter] usage,” Cash said Tough to envision scenarios where he’s not helping us throughout the course of the season.” Cash said the Rays are “still working through” their final decisions regarding the composition of their Opening Day bullpen trading non-roster right-hander Nathan Wiles to the Braves for cash considerations Utility man Richie Palacios didn’t play in the Rays’ 7-3 loss to the Braves on Friday afternoon at Charlotte Sports Park due to a small fracture at the tip of a finger on his right hand that he sustained about a week ago Cash said Palacios will miss a couple days but he doesn’t seem to be in jeopardy of being sidelined to start the season “It’s at that point where it’s more an annoyance than anything so we’ll just continue to take it day to day,” Cash said The Mead School Board will evaluate its “transgender students” policy at the next school board meeting Monday as it awaits potential backing from federal officials The district’s policy has been deemed out of compliance in a recent civil rights review by the state Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction But the district’s board says the state is out of compliance with President Donald Trump’s executive orders on gender including one that bans federal funding to programs that allow trans girls to participate on girls sports teams The board has until May 23 to make changes to its policy so it’s in compliance Noncompliance could jeopardize the district’s state funding that amounts for more than 80% of their budget Earlier this month, the district sent letters to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Education Linda McMahon asking federal officials to intervene in a “legal dilemma” involving dueling directives from the state and federal government that the school board said would risk funding cuts if they complied with either Mead’s policy doesn’t have to be a carbon copy of the “model policy” blueprints provided by the Washington State School Directors Association , but it should ensure the school is following state civil rights laws on anti-discrimination, state Superintendent Chris Reykdal said in a recent news conference While it’s scheduled for review at Monday’s school board meeting just the first reading before potential action on a later date Mead School Board Vice President BrieAnne Gray said she’s uncomfortable with numerous areas in the state’s model policy including parental notification if a student is transitioning and teachers’ approaches to asking preferred pronouns “ I’m not comfortable with the locker room and girls not having safe places in their locker rooms or restrooms I’m not comfortable with that part either,” Gray said Mead’s policy reflects the state’s in that they allow trans kids to play on whichever sport team aligns with their gender identity reinforced by state civil rights law and guidelines from school sports regulator Washington Interscholastic Athletic Association that allow the same It’s a policy with which the Mead board has previously expressed its discontent at a board meeting in October Mead’s locker room and restroom access policy also follows the state but omits a line included in the WSSDA model policy stating “Any student – regardless of gender identity – who requests greater privacy should be given access to an alternative restroom schools may not require a student to use an alternative restroom because of their transgender or gender-expansive status.” “Girls should have their own space to change in privacy and not have fear of having to change with the opposite sex,” Gray said Mead’s policy and the state’s differ on other nuances but Gray wasn’t sure where specifically they’re out of compliance outside of a couple examples listed in the state’s civil rights report Reykdal said his office intends to work with Mead to get its policy in compliance Gray hoped for more flexibility in the district’s policy making it so her board could best represent the wishes of its constituency “I think that there’s room to discuss what we need to do and the OSPI definitely needs to have some back and forth discussion with us as a district,” Gray said Gray said conversations around the “transgender students” school policy are meant to ensure safety and fairness for cisgender girls “Women are allowed to have their own spaces and safety in bathrooms and at school,” Gray said “It’s not specifically towards trans girls or trans students that’s not the message it sends to trans kids executive director of advocacy and support organization Trans Spokane He was “exasperated” to see local politics influenced by the Trump administration’s anti-trans rhetoric and actions like a recently blocked executive order expelling trans people from the military directing agencies to recognize only female and male sexes rather than gender identity and an executive order barring trans women from women’s sports should trans kids play in sports?’ It’s just exhausting having it continue to affect this community and continue to affect us in this way,” Stay said Hearing “hurtful” rhetoric from their school officials and community members speaking at these meetings doesn’t help It’s hearing people talk about you in a way that basically says that you are an outsider “I can’t imagine for these kids what they must be going through; the extent that I have as a trans adult hearing these conversations and hearing people talk about trans issues as if it’s like that I’m disingenuous and those conversations are incredibly impactful They hurt a lot and they have negative mental health effects.” to see attempts at excluding trans kids from something as “average” as playing school sports Reykdal said in a recent video announcement that out of the 250,000 kids in the state who play school sports “It’s being treated as if we are a safety concern Trans kids’ sport participation is not the “epidemic” that he feels it’s made out to be “The people that are arguing against this are arguing against a fiction,” Stay said “They’re not arguing against the real five to 10 people that exist That’s who’s being harmed by these kinds of actions.” Stay attended school in Utah and transitioned soon after he graduated – as soon as he felt safe to do so He empathized with trans kids in schools where these conversations are happening urging them to seek community elsewhere if they can’t find it in school “There are people here for you,” Stay said “There are trans adults that support you and there are allies that support you as well Odyssey Youth Movement provides resources for kids and young adults Mead’s next school board meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m Public comment is available immediately following the board’s discussion of their policy Give directly to The Spokesman-Review's Northwest Passages community forums series -- which helps to offset the costs of several reporter and editor positions at the newspaper -- by using the easy options below Gifts processed in this system are tax deductible Get breaking news delivered to your inbox as it happens TDS Telecommunications continues expanding its high-speed all-fiber internet network into more Spokane-area neighborhoods © Copyright 2025, The Spokesman-Review | Community Guidelines | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy    Joseph Irvin “Joe” Meads 1930) and raised on Meadstown Road in Pasquotank County he was one of twelve children born to the late Matthew Mack and Gracie Baines Meads    A former homebuilder and owner of Miller & Meads at the time of his death he and his wife continued to own the Miller & Meads Mobile Home Park in Hertford A founding partner of Albemarle Builders Supply in Elizabeth City he had formerly been active in the Loyal Order of the Moose and the Elizabeth City Elks Lodge He was a founding member of the Perquimans County Horse and Pony Club and through the years and as long as his health permitted his love of riding and training horses brought him much enjoyment He also loved a serious game of Spades and good game of Pool    Surviving is his family that he loved and was so proud of including his “pretty little wife” of over 71 years and Tony Hunter Meads (Julie) of Portsmouth Fred Meads (Frances) of Elizabeth City; 9 grandchildren and his “other son” Melvin Jackson Also surviving are grandsons Matt and Nick’s mom    Funeral services will be held Wednesday in the Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Chapel A private burial will be in Cedarwood Cemetery Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m    In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Jim “Catfish” Hunter ALS Foundation, P.O. Box 47, Hertford, NC 27944, or online at https://catfishfoundation.org    The family wishes to express their deep appreciation to his team of caregivers Ronda Williams (who thought Joe was just adorable!)    Online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com Curtis Mead has been the best offensive player in all of Spring Training He is hitting .778/.810/1.000 with a MLB leading 382 wRC+; Mead has a 14.3 BB% and 4.8 K% both are staggering differences from his career norms which is half of what his WHIFF% has been in the big leagues this is only over 21 plate appearances and Spring Training statistics are next to meaningless The Rays best hitter last year in spring training with at least 20 plate appearances He hit .333/.417/.714 with a 193 wRC+; it was Nick Meyer a Mets prospect on a minor league invitation but to further dig into Mead’s videogame like numbers he only has two extra base hits and one of those was almost certainly aided by the wind as it carried the ball just past an outstretched glove for a double We only have statcast data for seven of those Mead has an exit velocity of 98.9 or higher on four of them as Mead only had 32 balls in play all of last season with an exit velocity over 98mph Mead has 224 plate appearances at the big league level and has only mustered two homeruns; one of which barely eeked over the Rays short corner in left field and would have only been a homerun in Tropicana Field both are among the lowest in the MLB over that time Mead made it a priority to add muscle to his frame and focus on his offensive output as that is what made him one of the game’s top prospects Mead drifted from this focus once he reached the cusp of the big leagues as he looked to improve his overall outlook; he tried to become quicker on the basepaths and more agile defensively the improvements made defensively were marginal at best and his ability to hit for power suffered This is what led to Mead reversing course and looking regain his offensive footing Mead added 20 pounds of muscle and is constantly retooling his stance at the plate as his approach seems to change on a daily basis it seems to work and he is gaining the attention of the Rays management and the baseball world in general Curtis Mead is unbelievably locked in at the moment He is 14-for-18 so far in #SpringTraining after going 4-for-4 today! pic.twitter.com/hWLble6YHx Jeff Passan mentioned Curtis Mead as a player that scouts were raving about thus far in Spring Training Rays hitting coach Chad Mottola noticed the difference in Mead right away once camp opened up I’ve never seen the Curtis Mead that we’re seeing right now where he doesn’t have to search for additional power.” This is all great news for Mead and the Rays The infielder has seemingly rediscovered his swing and might be able to succeed at the big league level Does this mean that he’ll start the season on the Rays active roster the Rays signed Eloy Jimenez as they looked to add a power right-handed bat to their lineup He impressed the Rays brass during a visit to the Dominican Republic earlier this year and impressed them again as he arrived in camp Jimenez has “struggled” early on this spring from a statline perspective but has shown signs of his potential with some loud contact and a long homerun If the Rays like what they see in his HitFX it feels like an almost certainty that he will be on the Rays Opening Day roster which is a huge question mark when it comes to Jimenez Curtis Mead still has a minor league option remaining so the Rays have no risk in sending Mead to Triple-A Durham to see if his offensive retooling remains successful Mead’s performance is no lock for him making the Majors out of camp Californians reliant on the Colorado River have saved over 1.2 million acre-feet of water in just two years, potentially raising Lake Mead's water levels by an estimated 16 feet announced by the Colorado River Board of California on Wednesday is a significant achievement given the worsening crisis unfolding along the Colorado River and its reservoirs An acre foot is a commonly used term in water management It equates to the volume required to cover an acre of land with one foot of water—approximately 326,000 gallons The progress stems from a series of conservation agreements implemented in 2023 and 2024 California committed in 2022 to contribute 1.6 million acre-feet of water to Lake Mead by the end of 2026 the state had already achieved 75 percent of its goal with 700,000 acre-feet saved in 2023 and another 500,000 in 2024 These savings resulted from programs such as seasonal land fallowing Californians have plunged our uses to their lowest levels since the 1940s all while supporting half the Basin's entire population and a plurality of the Basin's farm production," J.B chairman of the Colorado River Board of California and Colorado River Commissioner for California The reservoir currently sits at 1,061 feet above sea level holding just under a third of its potential water volume This marks an improvement of 18 feet from historic lows in 2022 but levels are still four feet lower than in 2023 Newsweek has contacted the the Colorado River Board of California via email outside of business hours for comment Lake Powell has caused the Colorado River Basin's flow to decline by 20 percent over the last 25 years The announcement coincided with the first day of the Colorado River Water Users Association's annual conference in Las Vegas where state negotiators are grappling with how to share water equitably The 2026 deadline for negotiating a new agreement on water management is rapidly approaching with states divided into two camps: the Upper Basin states—Colorado Utah and New Mexico—and the Lower Basin states—California The Lower Basin has already committed to cuts including California's 1.6 million-acre-foot contribution Upper Basin states argue their smaller reservoirs and harsher drought impacts justify maintaining their current usage levels there remains a "Grand Canyon-sized chasm" between the Upper and Lower Basin states the director of the Arizona Department of Water Resources "It doesn't seem like the Upper Basin feels like they have any risk that any additional cuts to their use can be imposed upon them," he added The federal government is expected to release new management models this month which could influence ongoing negotiations California's efforts could prove to be a model for collaboration moving forward "The amount of water California has conserved over the past two years showcases the remarkable power of collective action and our commitment to acting quickly to protect Lake Mead," Deven Upadhyay interim general manager at the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California "It is a testament to what we can achieve across the Colorado River Basin when we each take responsibility and work together for the greater good." Weld County — The Colorado Department of Transportation will implement overnight temporary closures of Interstate 25 and other roads near Mead next week These closures are required for crews to install new bridge deck panels across the highway Next week's work will include nighttime closures: (refer to the map image above) while crews install new bridge girders over the roadway Motorists can expect the following impacts and follow posted detour signs: This work is part of the I-25 North Express Lanes Project which includes reconstruction and widening of bridges along this section of I-25 Full closures increase safety for the traveling public and crews while decreasing the duration of traffic impacts Construction is weather-dependent and subject to change Visit codot.gov/projects/north-i-25 The I-25 North Express Lanes Project: Mead to Berthoud section is a continuation of the approximately 20 miles of improvements that have been completed on I-25 between Berthoud and Fort Collins over the past six years This approximate six-mile project will expand and enhance I-25 from Colorado Highway 66 in Mead and connect to the newly built portion of I-25 just south of CO 56 in Berthoud this project will complete a major missing puzzle piece on I-25 and will be the first time there will be more than two lanes of I-25 from Denver to Fort Collins in both directions For additional information about this project Travelers are urged to “know before you go.” Gather information about weather forecasts and anticipated travel impacts and current road conditions prior to hitting the road The following tips are to help you stay safe while traveling through maintenance and construction work zones  Contact CDOT 02-19-2025IMPACT Lixir Hard Honey is pushing to make ancient drink mead appealing to drinkers—and make its product sustainably [Photo: Courtesy of Lixir] BY Andrew Watman Collin McKenna’s interest in changing the food system led him to move from Colorado to Hawaii for high school It was on that school’s regenerative farm that the now 30-year-old entrepreneur discovered mead—the sweet fermented honey beverage often referred to as “honey wine.” His first taste of alcohol was mead made by Hawaiian locals With his 10-month-old brand LIXIR—a sparkling ready-to-drink mead brand he’s billing as “hard honey”—McKenna wants to make the ancient beverage accessible while turning LIXIR into just the second Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) alcoholic beverage brand “So many different cultures made different variations of it But we wanted to reimagine mead for a modern consumer,” McKenna says “There’s a lot of education behind trying to explain mead and where it comes from,” McKenna says “As soon as we came up with the idea of hard honey With a concept in mind, in 2021, McKenna approached Frank Golbeck, founder of Oceanside, California’s Golden Coast Mead to begin developing the formula for his hard honey Golbeck has been focused on modern mead with a regenerative approach and although his small factory had limited space Golbeck says mead represents “the synthesis of ecology Honey is this expensive product that is hard to make Then to turn it into an alcohol that is similarly hard to make—and to do it well consistently—has escaped people for generations.” The pair ultimately created a proprietary process for formulating a 5% ABV modern mead that’s less sweet and “There are so many different honey options—flowers and places where they forage—and they can make such different mead,” McKenna says “We went through countless renditions of just trying to make the base LIXIR has debuted at Total Wine & More in its SoCal region as well as Jimbo’s natural grocery stores in San Diego among several other small retailers and upscale restaurants and hotels it will also begin rolling out in Mother’s Market stores in Southern California regions McKenna has raised more than $650,000 in funding about half of its current goal amid a crowdfunding round LIXIR’s branding helps make mead something a casual shopper might buy, but McKenna still has to solve for how to explain to buyers that their purchase is funding responsible farming. A survey out of Purdue University’s Department of Agriculture found that more than 70% of U.S consumers are slightly or not at all familiar with the term “regenerative agriculture.” McKenna and Golbeck knew that their regenerative goals would rely on sourcing, so they decided to make LIXIR with honey sourced from a Brazilian farm in the Atlantic Rainforest that pulls double duty as a nature and bee preserve. McKenna says LIXIR is already a regenerative organic product, but has yet to receive certification from the Regenerative Organic Alliance—something no bee farm or honey brand has managed to achieve McKenna and Golbeck say that’s because the ROA requires a three-mile forage radius to certify farms, something the founders view as impractical because bees fly far and wide. They have been working with groups like the Regenerative Apiculture Working Group which focuses on promoting a regenerative honey ecosystem Though the ROA has certified a handful of beverage brands—among them Harmless Harvest coconut water and Guayaki yerba mate—LIXIR would become just the second alcoholic beverage brand with ROC status (outdoor lifestyle brand Patagonia’s beer and wine operation has received the certification) McKenna is hopeful ROC status could come within the next five years “We want to educate people in the best way possible by creating a product that everybody can enjoy and have fun with,” McKenna says “We want to be the brand behind the movement.” The final deadline for Fast Company’s Brands That Matter Awards is Friday, May 30, at 11:59 p.m. PT. Apply today. Andrew Watman is a contributing writer for Fast Company. 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even as the junior standout eyes his second state title and hopes to lead the Panthers to their fourth in a row as a team Lundquist still thinks on occasion about a heartbreaking loss he suffered during his freshman season earning the Wildcats three key points in what would end up being an eight-point Mt Spokane victory at Mead just over two years ago “It was a grind of a match and it is always such a rivalry,” Lundquist said “But even after that loss our goal was still to go win state Lundquist earned a first-period technical fall victory over Mt Spokane’s Liam Fletcher at 120 pounds and Mead downed visiting Mt Spokane 53-11 Thursday in the rivals’ annual “Glowdown Showdown” dual in front of a packed and boisterous crowd The victory was the 18th consecutive Greater Spokane League dual win for the Panthers (9-0) with the last loss coming in that 2023 showdown against the Wildcats (6-3) “We’re showing that we are a really tough team to wrestle because we may not have a ton of superstars but we are as deep as we ever have been,” Mead coach Phil McLean said Mead has not only found success again this year after losing a pair of state champions to graduation and moving up to the 4A classification – the Panthers have been dominant Mead’s margin of victory in the nine GSL duals is just over 50 points Those results have helped the Panthers earn the No 2 ranking in 4A by Washington Wrestling Report behind defending champion Tahoma Lundquist helped Mead get off to a quick start Mead’s Billy Weisgerber and James Mason then followed with pins and Ben Jamie added a 4-3 decision putting the Panthers up 24-0 through five matches “Our mindset is to go out from the first whistle and get our points,” Lundquist said “We’re all working so hard right from the start and that’s leading to all these quick pins and technical falls that we’re looking for.” Spokane answered back with two victories in the heart of its lineup as top-ranked Jayson Bonnett and sixth-ranked Matthew House earned three-point victories But Tyler Vanderventer’s technical fall put the momentum right back in Mead’s corner for the rest of the evening The teams will turn their attentions to District 6 tournaments where Mat Classic berths will be doled out it will be a trip to Pasco next Friday and Feb Spokane will compete both days at Hermiston (Oregon) for the 3A tourney “Our key to success is how hard they work in the room and develop that depth for the postseason,” McLean said “If we can get two guys in each weight to state we’re going to win a lot of matches and score a lot of points over there And that’s what it will take to top those 4A teams to keep this thing rolling.” Get the day’s top sports headlines and breaking news delivered to your inbox by subscribing here Lake Mead's water levels are 16 feet higher than they were when the reservoir battled critically low levels in the fall of 2022 but compared with the reservoir's highest point it still has a long way to go for recovery Above-average precipitation and snowmelt that winter helped remedy those levels Lake Mead's water levels were at 1,061 feet Although the lake is in a better state than this time two years ago it is still at its second-lowest point over the past five years with water levels higher only than those in 2022 The lake is roughly 4 feet lower than this time in 2023 and more than 20 feet lower than this time in 2019 The lake's water levels dipped a little in late October but have largely remained steady since June Lake Mead began filling in 1935 after the Hoover Dam was built Full pool occurs when lake levels reach 1,229 feet After enduring fluctuations during the 41 years since 1983 Lake Mead's water levels have dropped 164 feet below that point The biggest changes to the lake's water levels are caused by Lake Powell water releases upstream the deputy general manager for the Southern Nevada Water Authority Pellegrino said she expects the coming water year to be a "pretty good year" for Lake Mead some experts doubt that the lake will ever see a full recovery unless agricultural fields across the Colorado River Basin are fallowed and steeper water cuts are imposed on the seven states sourcing their water from the Colorado River Despite its improvement over 2022 levels, proof of Lake Mead's falling levels is evidenced by the thick "bathtub ring" of calcium carbonate that bleaches the lake's rocks previously submerged when the lake was at full pool Based on past data, Lake Mead water levels typically begin improving at the beginning of the water year. Last January, the lake's water levels improved at a rate not seen since 2019, but the lake still has a long way to go before it has recovered completely Jess Thomson is a Newsweek Science Reporter based in London UK space news and the impacts of climate change extensively Jess joined Newsweek in May 2022 and previously worked at Springer Nature She is a graduate of the University of Oxford You can get in touch with Jess by emailing j.thomson@newsweek.com The change in water levels predicted for Lake Mead and Lake Powell in 2025 has been announced by the U.S Lakes Mead and Powell are major reservoirs of the Colorado River, formed by the Hoover Dam and Glen Canyon Dam, respectively. Lake Mead's full pool level is 1,229 feet, and it has a dead pool level of 895 feet has a full pool of 3,700 feet and a dead pool of 3,370 feet Lake Mead is at 1,062.05 feet above sea level According to the Bureau of Reclamation's projections Lake Mead will have water levels 1,062.32 feet above sea level while Lake Powell will be at 3,574.08 feet above sea level These projected levels are enough to keep the Colorado River in a Tier 1 water shortage for the coming year which is the least severe shortage condition "Dead pool is when the water above the dam is so low that no water passes through it," Robert Glennon, a water policy and law expert and an emeritus professor at the University of Arizona, previously told Newsweek If these reservoirs see their water levels dropping too low they may approach this crucial dead pool level wherein they become incapable of providing water to agricultural areas So there are 40 million people who rely on the Colorado River and if there's no water coming through Hoover Dam that affects the water supply for 40 million people And we're talking about the Great Western cities We're talking about farmers and we're talking about tribes," Glennon said If water levels decrease enough that this becomes a concern officials will put more severe water shortage tiers into place These shortage tiers primarily affect water users in the Lower Colorado Basin states (Arizona Nevada and California) and are designed to trigger reductions in water deliveries when the water levels in Lakes Mead and Powell drop below specific thresholds Under Tier 1—which the lakes are in and are expected to remain throughout 2025—southern Nevada sees a 7 percent cut from its standard allocation from the Colorado River of 300,000 acre-feet to 279,000 acre-feet Nevada rarely uses all its allocated amount California doesn't experience any reductions in this tier but Arizona has to cut its allocation by 512,000 acre-feet an 18 percent cut from its standard 2.4 million acre-foot allotment Tier 1 is put into place when Lake Mead drops below 1,075 feet "The Colorado River System is already showing significant improvements as a result of water savings from the historic investments in conservation and infrastructure improvements through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act," Reclamation Commissioner Camille Calimlim Touton said in a statement "These investments provide funding to local and Tribal communities to tackle the climate crisis and unprecedented drought conditions." Under Tiers 2a and 2b—when Lake Mead drops below 1,050 feet and 1,045 feet respectively—Arizona and Nevada see larger cuts but California doesn't have any decreases to its allowance until Tier 3 Tier 3 reflects the most critical conditions and it is put into place when Lake Mead's water levels drop below 1,025 feet Some water conservation groups have said that Tier 1 may overestimate the amount of water that will be in Lakes Mead and Powell in the coming months "The Bureau is telling us to expect more big winters but the data shows the Bureau keeps overestimating future flows," Eric Balken the executive director of the Glen Canyon Institute "One or two bad winters and we are back in crisis mode at Powell and Mead "We are playing with loaded dice," Zach Frankel, the executive director of the Utah Rivers Council, said in the statement. "The big winter of 2023 created the misconception that reservoir levels were going to rebound but America's two largest reservoirs are only [about] 37 percent full That's like winning the lottery and still being bankrupt." Do you have a question about the Hoover Dam As 2024 draws to a close, Lake Mead—North America's largest manmade reservoir—has experienced a year of relative stability compared to the dramatic fluctuations of recent years is the largest reservoir in the United States by capacity and a critical water source for millions of people across Nevada while also serving as a vital recreational area As the water levels have declined due to prolonged drought and increased demand concerns about the reservoir's sustainability have highlighted its importance to regional economies and ecosystems as well as its role in the broader challenges of water management in the arid Southwest While levels surged in 2023 following a historically wet winter and plummeted during 2022's severe drought Lake Mead's levels were measured at 1,072.67 feet significantly higher than the 1,046.97 feet recorded at the start of 2023 Even at its lowest point, in late fall, levels remained at 1,061 feet—well above the critical "dead pool" threshold 33.34 percent full—about five feet lower than at the same point last year "Levels in Lake Mead are relatively stable thanks to aggressive conservation efforts of cities farms and Tribal Nations in the Lower Basin," Robert Glennon Regents Professor Emeritus at the University of Arizona College of Law and an expert on water policy "These efforts have been aided by an enormous infusion of federal dollars through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act and the Inflation Reduction Act." However, Glennon also noted that future federal funding is uncertain, as President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to reclaim unspent money from these initiatives Glennon pointed to two major developments fostering hope for Lake Mead's future: collaborative shifts by the Imperial Irrigation District (IID) and the empowered role of tribal nations Glennon said that the IID had formerly been "a difficult entity to negotiate with." as the level in Lake Mead dropped in recent years that created a plausible fear of hitting 'dead pool,' when no water would be released from Hoover Dam." California has engaged more constructively with other Lower Basin states to conserve Lake Mead's levels According to an announcement by the Colorado River Board of California earlier this month Californians have now saved over 1.2 million acre-feet of water in just two years potentially raising Lake Mead's water levels by an estimated 16 feet Once excluded from water management negotiations tribes now play a critical role in shaping policy "The Gila River Indian Community and the Colorado River Indian Tribes have substantial water rights that they have been willing to refrain from using leaving that water in Lake Mead to buttress the level of the lake," Glennon said "These tribes have insisted on being compensated for this water which has enabled them to use the proceeds from the Biden Administration to make major improvements to their irrigation systems and invest in other on-reservation projects." experts caution that much depends on the winter snowpack which feeds the Colorado River and Lake Mead While November and December brought good rainfall the heaviest precipitation is expected in early 2025 2025 will be pivotal for Lake Mead's long-term sustainability The 2026 deadline for a new interstate agreement on water management approaches rapidly with sharp divisions between the Upper Basin (Colorado and New Mexico) and Lower Basin (California Tom Buschatzke, director of the Arizona Department of Water Resources, previously told Newsweek there remains a "Grand Canyon-sized chasm" between the two sides and it's unlikely it will ever be completely full again but October marks the start of the 2025 Water Year for the Colorado River System That's because the snow season typically starts this time of year and Rocky Mountain snow pack is ultimately what drives our local water supply Lake Mead levels remain steady as we push into the next cycle "We’ve certainly seen Lake Mead’s water levels fluctuate," Bronson Mack Southern Nevada Water Authority Spokesperson That's very similar to where we were this time last year — a difference of only 3 feet lower But it's a pretty big difference of 20 feet more than 2022 — that's the year we reached critically low levels the Southern Nevada Water Authority told Channel 13 that conservation remains top of mind for our stretched-thin water system Spokesperson Mack told us there's an inner-state collaborative effort on a long-term plan: Mack said those future plans may be released in the coming months with the NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) process The public will have a chance to check out the plans once the Environmental Impact Statements are released WATCH | It's official: Las Vegas just had its hottest summer on record Current outlooks for the winter months are looking warmer and drier here in Southern Nevada as we shift into a La Niña climate pattern "What we’ve actually found is that whether we get a La Niña or an El Niño event the overall impact that we’ve seen on the Colorado River basin is one that is warmer and that is drier And that’s what we’ve experienced so far over these past two decades and we shouldn’t expect that to change which means that all of us that use Colorado River water from Colorado all the way down to Mexico everybody has some skin in the game and everyone needs to be contributing to conservation just like we’re doing here in Las Vegas," Mack said Report a typo By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy From the laser-lit highways of TRON to the neon dystopia of Blade Runner, the late artist Syd Mead has reflected the bright and dark possibilties of a futuristic humanity in his iconic Sci-Fi illustrations and paintings An exhibition paying homage to Mead’s prolific career as a designer is now underway Entitled Future Pastime, the presentation will focus on Mead’s impeccable ability to build expansive worlds on a humble 2D format alongside his sweeping, cinematic illustrations that inspired the likes of George Lucas and Joe Johnston