Environment

Ranger ‘Read & Learn’ Focuses On Winter Solstice Dec. 21

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 3, 2024

NMHS News:

In a partnership with the Martha Liebert Public Library in Bernalillo, Coronado Historic Site offers a “Ranger Read and Learn” story time that is free and open to all ages, 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at Martha Liebert Public Library at 124 Calle Malinche in Bernalillo.

At Ranger Read and Learn, a ranger from Coronado Historic Site will read a story and offer related conversation and activities. Children can listen to the book The Shortest Day by Susan Cooper, to learn more about the winter solstice.

The ranger will then lead a solstice-inspired craft activity.

This partnership offers Read More

Congressional Delegation Urges Forest Service To Complete Mineral Withdrawal Process At Upper Pecos Watershed

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 3, 2024

Congressional News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) called on the U.S. Forest Service to complete the initial steps of the mineral withdrawal process in the Upper Pecos Watershed.

Completing the initial steps of the mineral withdrawal process for the watershed would safeguard the lands, waters, and way of life in the Pecos from the dangers of future mining and ensure future generations can continue to benefit from this critical Read More

PEEC: A Deep Dive Into Winter Forecasting With OpenSnow’s Julien Ross At Los Alamos Nature Center Dec. 16

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 3, 2024

New Mexico Forecaster for OpenSnow Julien Ross will discuss local snow patterns, weather trends and useful forecasting tools Dec. 16 at Los Alamos Nature Center and virtually. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

Gear up for a winter adventure at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16 with the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) and New Mexico Forecaster for OpenSnow Julien Ross at Los Alamos Nature
Center at 2600 Canyon Road.

Ross will share his expertise on how to predict snow conditions; helpful for finding the best powder in the Jemez Mountains and Northern New Mexico.

Whether an experienced winter sports Read More

PEEC: Mysteries Of The Universe At ‘Dark Matter?’ Talk

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 2, 2024

Astrophysicist Galen Gisler will present a talk on the decades-long search for dark matter, 7-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 at the Los Alamos Nature Center planetarium. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

Anyone curious about one of the universe’s greatest mysteries is invited to join the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) 7-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 at the Los Alamos Nature Center planetarium for an intriguing presentation titled Dark Matter?

Astrophysicist Galen Gisler will explore the decades-long search for dark matter and whether the scientific community has made any breakthroughs since Read More

Daily Postcard: Pacific Wren Spotted In Upper Water Canyon

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 2, 2024

Daily Postcard: A little Pacific Wren spotted Sunday in Upper Water Canyon. This species and the closely related Winter Wren are rare winter visitors to Los Alamos, but so far this year there are three of each being seen here. Photo by Michael Smith
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County: New Mexico State Road 4 Crossing And Multi-Use Trail Project Public Input Meeting Set For Thursday Dec. 5

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 1, 2024

COUNTY News:

The community is invited to attend and share thoughts on the New Mexico State Road 4 Crossing and Multi-Use Trail Project at this week’s public input meeting.

The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 in Fire Station #3 on N.M. 4 in White Rock, as part of the Los Alamos County Transportation Board meeting.

Learn more about the project here. Read More

Posts From The Road: Texas Highway 207

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 1, 2024

Highway and Canyon View: Texas Highway 207 weaves its way through the rugged landscape of Palo Duro Canyon in the Texas Panhandle. This route allows travelers a view of the mid-section of the canyon which is privately owned ranch land. The canyon stretches for more than 100 miles and varies in width from six to 20 miles wide. The depth of Palo Duro Canyon varies but is about 800-1,000 feet deep in most areas. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Palo Duro Canyon: A rest area and view point on the southern side of Palo Duro Canyon gives viewers a nice wide view of the canyon and the north rim in the distance. Read More

NM Wildlife Federation: 2025 Legislative Session Priorities

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 1, 2024

JESSE W. DEUBEL
Executive Director
New Mexico Wildlife Federation

It’s hard to believe that 2024 is about to end. It seems like we just wrapped up the 2024 legislative session and now we are only six weeks away from starting the 2025 session. 

The New Mexico Wildlife Federation (NMWF) will be working on some very important wildlife-related bills this year.

Our priorities this session include the following:

          • Reforming the structure of the NM State Game Commission;
          • Securing a substantial appropriation to fund the implementation of NM’s Wildlife Corridors Action Plan; 
          • Expanding the state’s
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Daily Postcard: Handsome Golden Crowned Kinglet

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 1, 2024

Daily Postcard: Busy little birds, these Golden-Crowned Kinglets seldom stop moving. This frantic behavior makes them a prize for birders and photographers, especially to get a glimpse of the golden center stripe on their heads. When agitated, these birds can flare their crowns to reveal fiery red feathers hidden beneath this golden stripe. Golden-Crowned Kinglets are found in Los Alamos all year long. Listen for these birds’ high-pitched twittering as they forage in flocks, often high in evergreens. Local wildlife photographer Jonathan Dowell, Ph.D. took this photo. See more of his Read More

Scenes This Morning From Pajarito Mountain Ski Area

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on November 30, 2024

View this morning at Pajarito Mountain Ski Area now open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for the 2024-2025 ski season. Due to a significant wind event this week, several trees remain down on the mountain so ski with care and please be understanding as the mountain crew continues to clear fallen trees. Learn more about Pajarito Mountain and purchase tickets at https://www.pajarito.ski/. LADP/Screenshot

View this morning at Pajarito Mountain Ski Area, now open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for the 2024-2025 ski season. LADP/Screenshot
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New Docs Added To LANL Electronic Public Reading Room

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on November 30, 2024

LANL News:

Per regulatory requirements, this email is to notify the public that the following documents have been added to the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Electronic Reading Room.

The document(s) have been submitted to fulfill one or more requirements of the Los Alamos National Laboratory

These documents and many others may be viewed at LANL’s Electronic Public Reading Room. Read More

Investors & Scientists Converge At Lab Tech-transfer Event

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on November 29, 2024

Sangeeta Negi, right, won the 2024 DisrupTECH award for Most Fundable Technology and is pictured here with Jerome Garcia, program director of the Feynman Center for Innovation, left, and Laboratory Director Thom Mason Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

  • Laboratory technologies offer solutions to challenges such as vaccine development, food production

Cutting-edge tech-transfer technologies — including petrochemical-free fertilizers, better vaccines and safer detection of nuclear materials — were among five presentations made by Los Alamos scientists as part of the recent 2024 DisrupTECH Read More

Pile Of Snow Lingers On Deacon Street

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on November 29, 2024

A pile of snow from the storms earlier this month continues to linger this week in a parking lot on Deacon Street. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

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