DFA: $7.5 Million For City Park Improvements In New Mexico
DFA News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) announces $7.5 million for city park improvements.
Signed into law by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, 2024 Capital Outlay Projects Senate Bill 275 created the City Park Improvement Program to enhance the quality and accessibility of city park facilities across New Mexico.
The City Park Improvement Program will increase recreational opportunities for residents of all ages and abilities, revitalize and modernize existing park facilities, address safety concerns within city parks, and foster community engagement Read More
PEEC Invites Community To Celebrate Bear Festival With ‘The Bear Necessities Of New Mexico’ At Nature Center
Families and nature enthusiasts are invited to join a special presentation, ‘The Bear Necessities of New Mexico’ Thursday at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Photo by Rick Wallace
PEEC News:
As part of Bear Festival, the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites families and nature enthusiasts to join a special presentation, “The Bear Necessities of New Mexico”, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, at the Los Alamos Nature Center.
This event led by naturalist Christie Collins celebrates New Mexico’s elusive state mammal, the black bear and promises a fun and educational experience. Read More
Daily Postcard: Doe Nurses Twins In Backyard In Quemazon
Daily Postcard: A doe feeds her twins above a stone wall with a thicket of gamble oak behind her Wednesday in the backyard of a home in Quemazon. Photo by Verena Welser
The doe beds down with her fawns near by Wednesday in the backyard of a home in Quemazon. Photo by Verena Welser Read More
Marianne Hornbuckle’s 2024 Exhibit ‘Imagining The Universe’ On Display Through August At Southside Library In Santa Fe
ART News:
Marianne Hornbuckle’s 2024 exhibit “Imagining The Universe” is on display through August at the Southside Library, 6599 Jaguar Drive in Santa Fe.
Hornbuckle’s abstractions imagine the mystery of the universal spirit, cosmic energy, the nature of “one”. With recurring motifs of circles, executed on canvas and board, and drawing on her long experience with both watercolor and acrylic, they are multi-layered, both transparent and subtly textural, inviting close inspection and distant appreciation, and nearly always expressing an abstract concept to which her curiosity has Read More
Santa Fe Striders Announces 2024 Scholarship Recipients
Education News:
The Santa Fe Striders would like to congratulate the winners of the 2024 Santa Fe Striders Scholarship for cross country and/or track scholar athletes. $7,000 was distributed between five recipients.
This is the first year the HelenAnn Phillips Scholarship was awarded. The 2024 Santa Fe Striders Scholarships were supported by the John C. Griswold Family Foundation, Admiral Robert & HelenAnn Phillips and the Corrida de Los Locos race.
Greta Smith, Anna Wetteland and Marisa Martinez. Courtesy photo
GRETA SMITH is a graduate of Santa Fe High School. She will be attending Read More
Daily Postcard: Fox Spotted On Kinnikinnik Park Trail
Daily Postcard: A fox is spotted last week on the Kinnikinnik Park trail. The trail can be accessed on the west side of the Larry Walkup Aquatic Center in Los Alamos. Photo by Michael Smith
Another view of the fox spotted last week on the Kinnikinnik Park trail. Photo by Michael Smith
Another view of the fox spotted last week on the Kinnikinnik Park trail. Photo by Michael Smith Read More
Posts From The Road: Craters Of The Moon National Monument And Preserve
A’a Lava: A’a lava is identified by the jagged, rough surface as seen in this photo. A’a lava experienced a more violent eruption, moved farther and faster following eruption, and may be seen in large blocks such as the lava seen in the photo. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Pahoehoe Lava: Pahoehoe lava is characterized by a smoother surface that may appear in strands like a rope. The eruption of Pahoehoe lava was slower and flowed across the Earth’s surface in a more liquid state. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos
Craters of the Moon Read More
Bear And Cubs Meander Behind Quemazon In July
While hiking behind the Quemazon neighborhood July 9, this mama bear was spotted meandering around the area with her cubs. Photo by Lori Erickson Read More
View Of Rose Garden Today In Beautiful Española Valley
A statue of Saint Francis of Assisi nestled this morning in a rose garden on a small farm in the beautiful Española Valley. Photo by Liddie Martinez Read More
County Shares Wildlife Information For Bear Month
The animal of the month for August is the Black Bear. Pictured here is a mom and her cubs. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Bear month is finally here. The animal of the month for August is the Black Bear and over the next few weeks, readers will get to know this large predator and learn how to live with it safely and sustainably.
Important tips when living in bear country
When encountering a bear:
- If a bear approaches your home, camp or picnic, scare it away by making noise from a safe distance: yell, clap hands, bang pots together or use an air horn;
- Never try to get closer to a bear to take a photo;
- Don’t corner a
Rep. Stansbury Surveys Burn Scar And Flooded Areas
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) continued her district work this month by visiting with residents and leaders in Carrizozo, Ruidoso and with Mescalero Apache Tribal leadership.
The Congresswoman was taken to the burn scar of the South Fork and Salt fires and the areas affected by the floods to survey damage and listen to residents about the recovery process so far.
“What I saw today was the embodiment of New Mexico Strong,” Rep. Stansbury said. “The South Fork and Salt Fires and flooding were devastating to these communities. I saw perseverance, Read More
Daily Postcard: Baby Spotted Owl Naps Under Mom’s Wing
Daily Postcard: Coyote Trots Through Valle Grande
Daily Postcard: A coyote is spotted Friday morning trotting through Valle Grande at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Coyotes run as fast as 25 to 30 miles an hour, but can run 35 to 40 miles an hour when pursued. Valles Caldera’s high-elevation ecosystems support a great diversity of wildlife including a healthy populations of coyotes, mountain lions, bears and bobcats, and several thousand elk. Additionally, at least 40 bird species of conservation concern and three endangered wildlife species are known to occupy Valles Caldera. Photo by Stan Ford/NPS Read More
Daily Postcard: Endangered Spotted Owls Perch In Tree
Daily Postcard: An endangered spotted owl mother and her newly-fledged baby were discovered recently perched on the branch of a tree in Los Alamos. This new generation gives hope the species can survive. Photo by Jonathan Dowell/IG @SnowyEgretPhotography Read More
Power Outage On Seminole And Cheyenne Streets
Map showing power outage area affecting about 50 homes on Seminole Street and Cheyenne Street. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
A power outage was detected at approximately 4:15 p.m. today on Seminole Street and Cheyenne Street that is affecting about 50 homes.
Electric Distribution crews are working on restoring power and estimate that it will be operational anytime now.
The cause the outage is unknown at this time.
Anyone with questions or concerns about the power outage may contact the Customer Care Center at 505.662.8333 or CustomerCare@lacnm.us. After hours, please call non-emergency Read More
Santa Fe National Forest Expands Scan & Pay Sites
SFNF News:
SANTA FE – The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) is expanding Scan & Pay sites in the Jemez Ranger District.
In addition to Vista Linda and Redondo Campgrounds, Scan & Pay will be available at:
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- Spanish Queen Picnic Area • Battleship Rock Picnic Area
- Battleship Rock Trailhead
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These sites are now available on the Scan and Pay app. Scan & Pay allows visitors to the SFNF to scan a QR code at the site kiosk and pay for their visit directly from their mobile device. Wi-Fi or data usage is required to download the app, but not necessary when using the Scan & Pay feature to pay for your Read More
Tibbar Plasma Technologies Headquartered In Los Alamos Files Patent For New Type Of Fusion Device
Tibbar Plasma Technologies, Inc., has filed a patent for a new type of fusion device. The team includes, from left, Illustrator Pam Paine, Dr. Dan Karmgard, Senior Experimentalist Dr. William Gibson, President/CEO Dr. Rick Nebel, Intern Paul Thibodeaux, Senior Plasma Physicist Dr. John Finn and Chief Financial Officer Anthony W. Belletete, CPA. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Tibbar Plasma Technologies, Inc., (TPTI) headquartered in Los Alamos has filed a patent for a new type of fusion device. TPTI President/CEO Read More
PEEC’s Fall Forest Explorers After-School Program Returns
Participants in a previous Forest Explorers after-school program exploring the beautiful canyons, creeks and forests around the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) has announced the return of the Forest Explorers after-school program for Fall 2024.
This engaging and adventurous program invites children to explore the beautiful canyons, creeks and forests around the Los Alamos Nature Center.
Children will have the opportunity to build forts, observe wildlife, and learn about the local flora and fauna. Each session, Read More
Daily Postcard: Mule Deer With Fawn On North Mesa
Daily Postcard: This mule deer doe and her fawn like to stop and rest in a secluded backyard on North Mesa. Mom tries to keep her baby hidden, making photographing the two a challenge. They first appeared in the yard late in the afternoon on July 30 and stayed until after sunset. On Aug. 7 they appeared around lunch time and stayed for approximately an hour. The fawn, roughly two months old and about 16 inches in height when laying down and two feet tall when standing. Courtesy photo
A fawn in a secluded backyard on North Mesa Wednesday with its mom near by. Courtesy photo Read More
Bandelier Confirms Dead Bat Tests Positive For Rabies
Bat with rabies. Courtesy/cdc.gov
BANDELIER News:
Bandelier National Monument has confirmed that a bat found dead in the park has tested positive for rabies.
This is the first confirmed rabies case of the year for northern New Mexico.
The dead bat was found July 7 in the Cottonwood Picnic Area.
No known human contact with the bat has been reported, but we advise anyone who touched or had contact with any bat near the Cottonwood Picnic Area in early July to contact their healthcare provider or New Mexico Department of Health promptly.
Rabies is a fatal disease that can affect any mammal, including Read More
