Daily Postcard: View Looking East Along Main Hill Road
Daily Postcard: View looking east along Main Hill Road. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
County Shares Ready, Set, Go! Wildland Fire Action Guide
COUNTY News:
Wildfire season has begun in New Mexico and the Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) reminds residents of the increased risk of wildfires.
Presently the fire danger in Los Alamos is “High” and to enhance public safety and mitigate potential fire threats, LAFD urges all residents to review and act on the recommendations outlined in the “Ready, Set, Go! Wildland Fire Action Guide” – a comprehensive resource designed to prepare residents for the possibility of a wildfire.
The “Ready, Set, Go!” program embodies a three-step approach to maximizing the safety of individuals and property: Read More
Explore Butterflies Of Los Alamos At PEEC
Western Swallowtail on Cleome. Photo by Dana Ecelberger
By Kristen O’Hara
Director of Programs
PEEC
Have you ever wondered what types of butterflies live on the Pajarito Plateau? Now’s your opportunity to find out! Join us on Saturday, June 22, at 2 p.m. for an enlightening talk by Ecologist Simone Lord as we flutter into the mesmerizing world of these winged wonders.
Simone Lord, an Environmental Professional at Los Alamos National Laboratory, will share her passion and expertise in wildlife conservation. Learn about local butterfly species, their behaviors, and habitats in a simple, Read More
Handsome Pronghorn Spotted Saturday In Vaughn
A handsome pronghorn was spotted Saturday in Vaughn, about 85 miles southeast of Santa Fe. Pronghorns are usually timid, but not this one. Pronghorn are one of North America’s most impressive mammals. Not only do pronghorn have the longest land migration in the continental United States, they also are the fastest land animal in North America. Pronghorn can run at speeds close to 60 miles an hour. Although pronghorn are not as fast as cheetahs, they can maintain a fast speed for a longer period of time. Pronghorn are related to goats and antelope. Their most noticeable characteristic is also the Read More
Coronado Historic Site To Share Traditional Native Gardening Techniques Wednesday July 3
A traditional native garden. Courtesy/Coronado Historic Site
Coronado Historic Site News:
The community is invited to join Ranger Anthony Magdalena for a demonstration of traditional Pueblo Gardening 10:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, July 3 at Coronado Historic Site and Kuaua Pueblo, just minutes north of Albuquerque (off I-25, Exit 242) in Bernalillo at 485 Kuaua Road.
This program teaches participants traditional gardening techniques used by the Pueblo people, connecting modern gardening to the history of the land.
Each month Ranger Anthony focuses on a different aspect of garden care Read More
New Mexico State Parks To Hold Additional Meetings On Proposed Fee Adjustments
State Parks Division News:
SANTA FE — The State Parks Division of the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (State Parks) announces another series of informational meetings to discuss adjustments to proposed park fees.
“We really appreciated the engagement and participation during the first round of discussions we hosted around the state on our fees adjustment proposal. “We realized that this change to our fees as originally proposed, while long overdue, required some modifications based on feedback received during our initial outreach sessions,” State Parks Division Read More
South Fork Fire Forces Village Of Ruidoso Evacuation
Ruidoso OEM News:
An emergency mandatory GO evacuation was issued at 6:48 p.m. today for the entire Village of Ruidoso due to the South Fork Fire.
The Ruidoso Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is monitoring the fire burning on the Mescalero Apache reservation, approximately 2-3 miles from the Village of Ruidoso limits, specifically near the Upper Canyon area.
The South Fork Fire was first reported around 10:50 a.m. today and has now burned about 5,000 acres.
The Smokey Bear Hot Shots are actively responding to the fire, and interagency dispatch ordered an air attack to combat the blaze. Due Read More
Santa Fe National Forest Waives Fees For Juneteenth
SFNF News:
- All District Offices closed June 19 for Federal Holiday
SANTA FE—To honor the significance of the Juneteenth holiday, the Santa Fe National Forest. (SFNF) will waive fees at many day use recreation sites Wednesday, June 19, 2024.
All SFNF District Offices and the Supervisor’s Office in Santa Fe will be closed and will resume business hours Thursday, June 20.
Observed on June 19 each year, Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 when Major General Gordon Granger freed enslaved African Americans in Galveston Bay and across Texas, nearly two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: June 17, 2024
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
Spring runoff has peaked early and streamflows are dropping throughout the state. This is an excellent time to fish streams like the Rio Chama, Rio de los Pinos and the Pecos. The higher flows of spring runoff put the trout in an actively feeding mood and now that the flows are dropping and easier to fish the fishing can be quite good.
Lakes and reservoirs are starting to warm up. Fish will be moving into deeper water. This is a good time to start exploring the small tributary streams where most of the fish will be wild as a result of natural reproduction Read More
Daily Postcard: Summer Flowers Blooming In Pinon Trails
Daily Postcard: Summer flowers blooming Saturday at a residence in the Pinon Trails neighborhood in White Rock. Photo by Joyce Wolfe Read More
Cherries, Apricots & More At Farmers Market Thursday
Posts From The Road: Meteor Crater In Arizona Desert
Panoramic View: A panoramic view of the Meteor Crater as seen from the upper viewpoint on the rim shows the massive crater which is 3/4 of a mile wide and 560 feet deep. The reddish deck to the right of center is the lower viewpoint. To the far right is a portion of the rooftop on the visitors center. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Upper Viewpoint: While on the lower viewpoint, I photographed the upper deck viewpoint where the panoramic photo was made. The two viewpoints are about 250 feet differences in elevation. Also shown are the crater walls and the massive rocks which were thrown about during Read More
Paraglider Pilot Emma Goldberg Lands At Overlook Park
Motorized paraglider pilot Emma Goldberg of Los Alamos out for a ride this morning landed at Overlook Park in White Rock. Goldberg has been flying for a year and has logged 250 flights. She sets wind direction flags on the field for taking off and landing. Goldberg spent about 50 minutes flying this morning over the local area and said she can fly up to about 2.5 hours on a full tank. She trained in Colorado and often times flies with her husband. Photo by Shari Mills
Motorized paraglider pilot Emma Goldberg of Los Alamos out for a ride this morning landed at Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by Shari Read More
Pueblo Of Santa Ana Announces Reacquisition And Preservation Of Ancestorial Land
Santa Ana Pueblo Governor Myron Armijo, left, and Santa Ana Pueblo Lt. Governor Kevin C. Montoya. Courtesy photo
The Pueblo of Santa Ana and the Bureau of Indian Affairs officials Wednesday at the official signing into trust 60,000 acres of ancestral land to the Santa Ana Pueblo. Courtesy photo
Pueblo of Santa Ana News:
- Pueblo Takes Stewardship of 60,000 Acres to Preserve its History and Culture
The Pueblo of Santa Ana and the Bureau of Indian Affairs Southwest Regional Office announced Wednesday the official signing into trust for Tamaya Kwii Kee Nee Puu, 60,000 acres of ancestral land, formerly Read More
Daily Postcard: Double Rainbow Shines Over Capulin Road
Daily Postcard: A double rainbow fills the sky Friday over Capulin Road in Los Alamos. Photo by Delbert Romero/ladailypost.com
Another view of the double rainbow Friday over Capulin Road in Los Alamos. Photo by Delbert Romero/ladailypost.com Read More
SFNF Fire Managers Suppressing Glorieta Wildfire
SFNF News:
Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) fire managers were notified of a new wildfire start this afternoon, named the Glorieta Wildfire in the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District, southeast of Thompson Peak on La Cueva Ridge.
The cause of the wildfire is undetermined but there was lightning detected in the area from thunderstorm activity the last couple days.
Smoke may be visible from Glorieta, looking north on Interstate 25 and firefighters are focused on actively suppressing the wildfire.
As of 2:12 p.m. today the fire was estimated at a quarter acre burning in timber. Fire resources enroute Read More
NMGF To Hold Two Public Meetings On 10-year Review, Revision Of State Wildlife Action Plan For New Mexico
NMGF News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMGF) is holding two public meetings to discuss the 10-year review and revision of the State Wildlife Action Plan for New Mexico (SWAP).
The SWAP revision process was initiated in May 2023 and presented at the State Game Commission meeting Aug. 25, 2023.
The final revision is due to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service by Oct. 1, 2025.
The SWAP identifies Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN), their habitats, threats, and conservation actions that can be taken to mitigate these threats and benefit SGCN. Part of the revision Read More
Scenes From 2024 Summer Concert With Nathaniel Krantz
Scene from the 2024 Summer Concert with headliner Nathaniel Krantz and a double rainbow overhead Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from the 2024 Summer Concert with headliner Nathaniel Krantz Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from the 2024 Summer Concert with headliner Nathaniel Krantz Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from the 2024 Summer Concert with headliner Nathaniel Krantz Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from the 2024 Summer Concert Read More
Daily Postcard: Coyote Spotted Munching On Mulberries
Daily Postcard: A coyote spent about 45 minutes munching on fallen mulberries Friday morning on Mesa Verde Street in White Rock. In addition to small rodents, etc., coyotes do eat veggies and fruits such as cactus fruit and many garden vegetables including tomatoes, carrots and much more. People complain about their vegetables and fruits going missing, in many cases, coyotes are the ones to blame. Source: https://floofmania.com/. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More
Video: Heinrich Bill To Promote Tribal Buffalo Management Receives Key Hearing
VIDEO: U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich highlights his Indian Buffalo Management Act during hearing in U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, June 12, 2024. Courtesy/MHO
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Indian Buffalo Management Act, legislation championed by U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), received a key hearing before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs this week. The legislation would help promote and support Tribal management of buffalo herds.
During his remarks, Heinrich said, “Several years ago, I was proud to lead, along with Sen. John Hoeven, Read More
