Four USACE-Albuquerque District Lakes To Host Annual Midwinter Eagle Surveys In January
USACE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District staff at four of their lakes – Abiquiu, Cochiti, and Santa Rosa lakes in New Mexico, and John Martin Reservoir in Colorado – will host midwinter eagle surveys in January 2025.
The events are free, open to the public, and all are welcome to participate.
All participants are asked to dress warmly and consider current weather conditions at the lake they plan to visit.
Spotting scopes, binoculars, and/or long-range cameras are also recommended to aid in spotting eagles.
The purpose of the eagle count survey is to gather Read More
Heinrich Announces Nearly $7 Million To New Mexico For Wildfire Mitigation, Water Reliability
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Jan. 8, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, announced a $6.95 million investment from the Infrastructure Law he passed for two projects aimed at reducing the risk of severe wildfires by enhancing forest and watershed health, and supporting agricultural production while reducing water losses in New Mexico.
“Across the West, growers are feeling the undeniable strain of less predictable rainfall and extended droughts, while our communities are facing the Read More
Daily Postcard: Nine Western Bluebirds Gather For A Drink
Daily Postcard: Nine Western Bluebirds gathered at a birdbath to sip water Tuesday morning in the yard of a residence in White Rock. Photo by Mark Bjorklund Read More
LWV Lunch With A Leader: Taraka Dale, Ph.D Jan. 16
Taraka Dale
LWV News:
The League of Women Voters (LWV) invites the community to its monthly Lunch with a Leader event, noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, at the Unitarian Fellowship Hall on Sage Street. The leader will be Taraka Dale, PhD.
Dale grew up in northwestern Pennsylvania, in a rural area between Pittsburgh and Erie. In 1999, she received her B.S. in Biochemistry from Allegheny College, a nearby liberal arts school. Since then, apart from a few years in Chicago, she has spent the bulk of her adult and professional life in the mountain west, receiving her Ph.D in Biochemistry from the University Read More
Enforcement Watch Alert:128 Enforcement Actions Initiated; 83 Enforcement Actions Resolved In December 2024
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) Tuesday released Enforcement Watch updates for the month of December 2024. The Enforcement Watch is a listing of all active and resolved enforcement cases.
Active cases involve an alleged violation of a regulation, rule, permit, license, etc. Resolved cases are those that were adjudicated in court of law or administratively resolved. The Enforcement Watch also provides tools for the public to report alleged environmental or workplace safety violations.
“Our enforcement efforts across the state have a direct impact on Read More
Santa Fe National Forest Prescribed Burn Update Jan. 8
Courtesy/Santa Fe National Forest
Courtesy/Santa Fe National Forest
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, fire managers from the Jemez Ranger District will begin ignitions on 7-acres of the Hill Pile Burn unit. The project is located along Forest Road 376 on the hillside adjacent to Fogon Canyon approximately 3 miles from the junction with NM State Road 126. Fire managers are planning one day of ignitions and smoke may be visible from the community of Gilman.
Jemez Ranger District fire staff are also tentatively planning ignitions on the 17-acre San Diego Egress Pile Burn unit Jan. 9 Read More
Heinrich Issues Statement Concerning Breach Of Protocol And Precedent By Committee On Energy And Natural Resources Ahead Of Cabinet Nomination Hearing
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
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- Hearing notice issued Tuesday night by Chairman Lee fails to include minority consent, a breach of decades-long Senate protocol and precedent
- Committee has yet to receive essential information from nominees, including a completed financial disclosure form and FBI background check, to fulfill Senate’s advice and consent constitutional duties
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, issued the following statement after Chairman Lee issued a hearing notice Read More
Daily Postcard: Wispy Cirrus Clouds Over White Rock
Daily Postcard: Wispy Cirrus Clouds appear in the sky Tuesday afternoon over White Rock. Cirrus Clouds are wispy, feathery and composed entirely of ice crystals, according to weather.gov. Courtesy photo Read More
County: Listening Session For Artificial Turf Study Jan. 30
COUNTY News:
The second Public Engagement Listening Session for the ongoing Artificial Turf Study will take place from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Jan. 30, at Fuller Lodge. This session provides an opportunity for community members to ask questions and offer feedback on the study’s progress. For those unable to attend in person, a Zoom option will be available to participate virtually.
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87957872336
The Artificial Turf Study, conducted by NV5, aims to develop recommendations for optimal field designs and alignments that comply with regulations set by the New Read More
Daily Postcard: Sunset This Morning Over White Rock
Daily Postcard: The sunset early this morning over White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Explore The Beauty Of Bandelier During 2025
In 2025, the National Park Service (NPS) invites everyone to plan and prepare for their next national park trip early. This year, the National Park Service will waive the entrance fee to national park units on six days — an opportunity to experience the wonders of nature, culture and history without the cost of entry … and that includes Bandelier National Monument. Courtesy Read More
Scenes From Sunday Visit To North Mesa Horse Stables
A horse greets guests Sunday afternoon at North Mesa Horse Stables. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
A small horse viewed Sunday at North Mesa Horse Stables. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
A horse in a blanket Sunday at North Mesa Horse Stables. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
About The North Mesa Horse Stables
The stables are operated by the Los Alamos County Parks and Open Space Division and considered a public park.
There are 122 stable lots ranging in size from small lots, averaging 3,600 square feet to large lots, averaging 13,081 square feet.
Stable lots are available Read More
Local Authors Terry Foxx And Craig Martin Release New Book: Common Grasses Of The Jemez Mountains
From left, local grass expert Chick Keller and local authors Terry Foxx and Craig Martin. Courtesy photo
Cover of Common Grasses of the Jemez Mountains, with drawings by Terry Foxx. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
The Jemez Mountains are home to an astounding variety of plants. With 176 known species, no group demonstrates this more vividly than the grasses. A new book by Terry Foxx and Craig Martin will help you learn how to identify the more common grasses found in the Jemez.
Using detailed descriptions, color photos, and detailed drawings, this book focuses on the distinctive features of grasses Read More
Daily Postcard: Two Views Of Local Ruby-Crowned Kinglet
Daily Postcard: Two views of a Ruby-crowned Kinglet visiting a feeder Saturday at a residence in the Pinion Trails neighborhood in White Rock. Photo by Suzanne FraryRanger Walk ‘N Talk At Los Luceros Begins Jan. 8
Guided ranger tours begin Jan. 8 at Los Luceros Historic District. Courtesy photo
Los Luceros Historic District News:
The community is invited to join Interpretive Ranger Kara on a guided ranger tour through the historic district at Los Luceros.
Tours run 11 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29 and Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26.
Guests will be guided around the site and its buildings, like the nineteenth-century chapel, and learn unique history, such as how it was rebuilt by Luis and Eliza Ortiz after the previous chapel was washed away by the Rio Grande.
Participants will also learn about other interesting Read More
New Mexico Environment Department Reports Quarterly Accomplishments And Community Investments
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) released its first quarter performance assessment report for fiscal year 2025 (FY25) that offers the public, stakeholders, and legislators the opportunity to track the department’s progress in protecting public health and the environment between July 1 and Sept. 30, 2024.
The beginning of the FY25 saw a diverse range of achievements for NMED, with innovative and essential PFAS initiatives taking center stage. The department also took decisive action against out-of-compliance drinking water systems throughout the Read More
Posts From The Road: Unique RVs Spotted Along The Way…
Skoolie In Nebraska: A very common ‘hand crafted’ RV conversion is the ‘skoolie’, a converted and remodeled school bus. (Skoolie is the correct spelling for these RV conversions). Some skoolies are a little ‘rough’ in their construction and some are very nice and well constructed. Shown is a skoolie that we spotted back in 2017 while we were camped near Alliance, Neb. for the solar eclipse that year. We were camped very close to Carhenge, which is a unique art display of Stonehenge but made with cars. There were hundreds of spectators gathered at Carhenge and we when we walked over for a visit we spotted Read More
Wildlife Education: Preventing Mountain Lion Encounters In Winter; Local Bighorn Sheep Update
Mountain Lion perches on an Aspen Tree. Courtesy/LAC
Rocky Mountain Bighorn sheep. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County is home to several large predators, including the Mountain lion. Mountain lions are most active at dusk and dawn. They are typically more energetic in the cooler months, which is driven by their instinct to hunt and eat.
Important tips for living in mountain lion country during the winter months:
- Make your yard less attractive: Remove potential food sources and structure your landscape to make it harder for predators to hide.
- Supervise children: Don’t leave
Daily Postcard: Sunset Colors Horizon Above White Rock
Daily Postcard: The sunset colors the horizon early Saturday evening viewed from Grand Canyon Drive in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
UC Riverside Scientists Develop Nanopore-based Tool That Could Transform Diagnostics Of Illnesses
The sensor, a glass tube that is melted at the tip to form a sharp needle-like structure, is dipped into a fluid containing molecules. Photo by Kevin Freedman/ImageFX/UCR
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UC Riverside
UC Riverside scientists have developed a nanopore-based tool that could help diagnose illnesses much faster and with greater precision than current tests allow, by capturing signals from individual molecules.
Since the molecules scientists want to detect — generally certain DNA or protein molecules — are roughly one-billionth of a meter wide, the electrical signals they Read More
