Daily Postcard: Sunrise Colors Clouds Over White Rock
Daily Postcard: The sunrise colors the clouds early Tuesday across the sky over White Rock. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More
Lifesaving Tips To Keep Pets Safe, Comfortable July 4th
Independence Day can be frightening and even dangerous for pets. July 5th is the busiest day of the year at animal shelters as companion animals that fled in fright the night before are found miles from their homes, disoriented and exhausted. Courtesy/AH
AMERICAN HUMANE News:
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- July 5 is the largest intake date for U.S. animal shelters because of runaway pets. American Humane shares lifesaving tips to keep pets safe and comfortable during fireworks.
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Washington, D.C. – For most Americans, the Fourth of July means cookouts, pool parties, and fireworks. But for some pet owners—and their beloved Read More
Daily Postcard: Tangerine Colored Sunrise Over White Rock
Daily Postcard: A tangerine colored sunrise fills the sky early this morning over White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
County Shares Tips To Stay Cool This Summer
COUNTY News:
Summer temps are predicted to be high again this year. “Extreme heat” is a period of high heat and humidity with temperatures above 90 degrees for at least two days. Extreme heat affects everyone, but children, older adults, overweight individuals and field workers are at greater risk.
Mitigating the impacts of extreme heat can be challenging for those without air conditioning, but even those with cooled air need to make sure their system isn’t being overworked.
Here are some practical measures to help beat the heat:
Behavioral
- Close your windows and window treatments during the
Heinrich Joins Community Gathering To Commemorate Public Lands Expansion In Taos County
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich joins community celebration of public lands expansion in Taos County, June 23, 2024. Courtesy photo
U.S. SENATE News:
TAOS – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), and U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland joined a community gathering with local leaders to commemorate the federal acquisition of 3,700 acres of land adjacent to the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument in Taos County.
Championed by Heinrich, the acquisition was announced by Trust for Public Land (TPL) and completed by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Read More
New Mexico Office Of Archaeological Studies To Host Brown Bag Talk On Edgar Lee Hewett Collection July 10
Edgar Hewett in Guatemala. Courtesy/OAS
Office of Archaeological Studies News:
Office of Archaeological Studies to host Brown Bag Talk on The Edgar Lee Hewett Collection, at noon Wednesday, July 10, at the Center for New Mexico Archaeology, 7 Old Cochiti Road in Santa Fe. This is a free event.
The Office of Archaeological Studies provides free lectures to the public as part of its education and outreach mission.
The Office of Archaeological Studies conducts cultural resource management and archaeological research projects throughout New Mexico with a diverse group of archaeologists Read More
PEEC Summer Family Evening: Meet Adorable Goats June 26
Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Families are invited to a delightful evening with the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) at the Los Alamos Nature Center for an unforgettable experience with adult and baby goats at the Summer Family Evening.
This charming event, held at 6 p.m., Wednesday, June 26, 2024, is generously sponsored by the Del Norte LOV Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Del Norte Credit Union.
Event Highlights:
- Meet the Goats: Interact with goats of all shapes and sizes from Second Bloom Farm;
- Educational Fun: Learn about the various uses of goat milk in body care products;
Daily Postcard: View Of Rainbow And Clouds Filling The Sky
Daily Postcard: View from Smith’s Marketplace patio following Monday’s rain shower. Photo by Ron Roybal Read More
Western Diamondback Rattlesnake In White Rock Yard
Just a reminder to keep an eye on the surrounding area while walking your dog. This two foot western diamondback rattlesnake was seen Sunday afternoon in a yard on the east side of White Rock. Photo by Cathe Ragsdale Read More
Amendment To Major Disaster Declaration Opens DUA Due To Flooding Related To New Mexico’s South Fork And Salt Fires, Adds Otero County
New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions News:
ALBUQUERQUE – The Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency has issued an amendment adding Otero County and flooding to the notice of Major Disaster Declaration in New Mexico related to South Fork and Salt Fires as declared by the President on June 20, 2024.
Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available to individuals whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted as a direct result of the 2024 Wildfires in the areas of Lincoln County, Otero County, and the Mescalero Apache Tribe. Read More
Rare Hooded Warbler Found Along Reservoir Road
A rare (in Los Alamos anyway) Hooded Warbler discovered Saturday along Reservoir Road continued to stay in the area through Sunday. The nearest breeding area for this species is about 1,000 miles away in east Texas, so a midsummer record like this is extra special. Many folks came out to see it. Reminder that Reservoir Road is closed for construction on weekdays for a while. Photo by Michael Smith
Another view of the Hooded Warbler discovered Saturday along Reservoir Road. Photo by Michael Smith
Another view of the Hooded Warbler discovered Saturday along Reservoir Road. Photo by Michael Smith Read More
Farmers Market Features Tea Breads Thursday At Pond
Daily Postcard: Lush Grape Vine In Pinon Trails
Daily Postcard: A lush grape vine spills over from one backyard to another Friday in the Pinon Trails neighborhood in White Rock. Photo by Joyce Wolfe Read More
Mountaineers To Feature Wilderness Monitoring June 25
High lake in a Colorado mountain wilderness. Courtesy/Mountaineers
By WILLIAM PRIEDHORSKY
Los Alamos Mountaineers
Daryl Kohut, Katie Goodleaf and Mike Fugate will speak volunteering about in service of wilderness at the June 25 Mountaineers meeting. In collaboration with Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado, a variety of initiatives at the Rio Grande National Forest are designed for public participation in crucial volunteer work.
Particularly notable is the wilderness character monitoring program, a long-term project significantly bolstered by volunteer efforts, involving the collection Read More
State, Federal, Local, County Agencies Partner To Provide Resources For Those Impacted By South Fork & Salt Fires
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- State disaster recovery center, 24/7 hotline available to help connect people to resources and answer questions
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SANTA FE – State, federal, local and county agencies are working together to provide reources to those impacted by the South Fork and Salt fires.
A state Disaster Recovery Center is now open at the Roswell Convention Center and will remain open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week. Residents can get connected to Disaster Case Management and receive help coordinating both short-term and long-term resources.
In addition to Disaster Case Management Read More
Posts From The Road: Chapel Of The Holy Cross – Sedona
Exterior: The Chapel of the Holy Cross is one of the most recognizable and popular landmarks in Sedona, Ariz. The chapel is built into red rock buttes and is anchored by a 90 foot tall cross with a backdrop of a red sandstone cliff. This exterior view shows the front of the building as it faces toward the southwest. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Walkway: A long curved walkway leads visitors from street level up the hillside to the entrance doors to the chapel which face the red sandstone cliff and boulders. The facility also has drivers in golf carts which can assist visitors up the hill. Photo Read More
LAHS Student Climate Activists Share Experiences From Citizens’ Climate Lobby Conference In Washington D.C.
From left, LAHS EcoClub Co-President Arianne Terrones, former Co-President Charlotte Butcher and incoming Co-President Samuel Carmer earlier this month at the Citizens’ Climate Lobby Conference in Washington, D.C. Courtesy photo
LAHS EcoClub members from left, incoming Co-President Samuel Carmer, former Co-President Charlotte Butcher and Co-President Arianne Terrones presenting earlier this month at the Citizens’ Climate Lobby Conference in Washington, D.C. Courtesy photo
From LAHS EcoClub:
We would like to give a thank you to everyone who donated, helped, and supported us Read More
County Shares Wildlife Education And Safety Tips On Recent Increase In Local Predator Encounters
When coming across a newborn elk, be aware that the mother is likely close by. Do not approach the calf. Courtesy/LAC
Never feed foxes! Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
New Mexico Game & Fish (NMG&F) has reported an unusually high volume of wildlife complaints in recent days involving large predators. The behavior exhibited by these animals is not typical during this time of year nor in these conditions. In several of these incidents, large predators have gone after livestock and pets and, on one occasion, fully entered an occupied dwelling.
The County is asking the community to stay vigilant, Read More
FBI Seeking Public’s Assistance In Identifying Cause Of South Fork Fire And Salt Fire, Offering Up To $10,000 Reward
FBI News:
The FBI is assisting local, state, federal and tribal partners in the ongoing investigation of the fires burning near Ruidoso. The South Fork Fire and Salt Fire were discovered on June 17, 2024.
The FBI is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the cause of these fires.
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for starting the fires.
The FBI asks that anyone who may have any information pertaining to the cause of the fires to please call 1-800-CALL-FBI or online at tips.fbi.gov.
The Read More
Daily Postcard: Hawk On Brighton Drive In White Rock
Daily Postcard: A hawk is spotted Saturday on Brighton Drive in White Rock. Photo by John Purvis Read More
