Daily Postcard: Full Moon Rises Above Cerro La Jara
Daily Postcard: The full moon rises Friday above Cerro La Jara and the south rim, with the old barn in the foreground at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Photo by Stan Ford/NPS Read More
NMED Enforcement Watch: 113 Enforcement Actions Initiated, 36 Enforcement Resolved In May 2024
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) released updates for the month of May 2024 on the Enforcement Watch.
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.
“The Environment Department is taking bold steps to ensure the safety of our Read More
Tiny Gosling Makes Debut At Ashley Pond
A tiny gosling was spotted Friday at Ashley Pond. Mama goose with her pal Ed laid approximately 11 eggs in early May. Los Alamos County Senior Animal Control Officer Theresa Phelan kept a watchful eye on the new parents and their eggs and checked them daily. When she noticed four of the eggs had been eaten by some predator, a dog igloo was erected around the nest and when bits of lettuce were spotted near the shelter, a small construction fence was installed. These precautions were taken, Phelan explained, because there is a concern if the female doesn’t feel safe, she will abandon the nest. The measures Read More
Daily Postcard: Fiery Sunset Fills Sky Over Velarde
Daily Postcard: A fiery sunset fills the sky Tuesday over Velarde. Photo by Johnnie Martinez Read More
Amateur Naturalist: Springtime Flowers … The Fibonacci Math Series Returns
Picture 1: Sunflower florets have begun to bloom around the outside of the circle. Each floret is composed of 5 small petals when it opens for pollination. Courtesy/Bob Dryja
By ROBERT DRYJA
Los Alamos
We previously had considered the layout of the florets that are a part of a sunflower. A sunflower is composed of many florets that are at the center of the flower. Florets are small flowers that bloom individually. A sunflower is a collection of small flowers surrounded by much larger petals, (see Picture 1 above). The florets are eye-catching because they grow in two sets of spirals. One set of 21 Read More
Santa Fe National Forest Faces Lawsuit For Allowing Trespass Livestock Into Valles Caldera National Preserve
Trespass livestock grazing in May in VCNP. Courtesy/Caldera Action
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SANTA FE — WildEarth Guardians, Western Watersheds Project, and Caldera Action are taking legal action against the U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for violating the Endangered Species Act by allowing livestock to illegally graze in the Valles Caldera National Preserve located in northern New Mexico.
The lawsuit follows years of inaction by the Forest Service to prevent Read More
Daily Postcard: Early Morning Sunrise Over White Rock
Daily Postcard: The sunrise colors the sky early this morning over White Rock. Photob y Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Bee City Los Alamos Launches Backyard Pollinator Project
Native Bumblebee on Cleome. Learn more about the event at beecitylosalamos.org. Photo by Dana Ecelberger
PEEC News:
Bee City Los Alamos, in collaboration with the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC), has announced the launch of the Backyard Pollinator Project.
This exciting new initiative, funded by a grant from the Carroll Petrie Foundation, will provide a selection of native plants to Los Alamos County residents free of charge. These plants, grown without the use of pesticides or fertilizers, have been carefully selected for their hardiness in the Jemez Mountain environment Read More
N3B Celebrates Opening Of New Occupational Medicine Clinic For Employees Inside Los Alamos Medical Center
Robert Edwards, N3B Environment, Safety, Health and Quality program manager, and Ellie Gilbertson, EM-LA acting manager hold the ribbon today while Dr. Turnbo, CEO and medical director at HealthWorks Medical make the ceremonial cut in celebration of the opening of the new occupational medicine clinic for N3B. Courtesy/N3B
Los Alamos Medical Center CEO Tracie Stratton addresses the crowd gathered today at the opening of a new occupational medicine clinic dedicated to serving employees working on the Los Alamos legacy cleanup contract. Operated by HealthWorks Medical, the new clinic Read More
DOI On Priorities To Strengthen Nation’s Wildfire Response
Interior Department News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack have issued a joint memo to federal agency leaders with wildfire responsibilities outlining their vision and goals for managing wildland fires this year.
The Secretaries’ memo highlights fire management investments from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, as well as other strategic priorities to reduce wildfire risk, restore ecosystems, engage in post-fire recovery, support the wildland fire workforce, and make communities more resilient to Read More
Daily Postcard: Bear Peeks Around Tree Trunk At Bandelier
Daily Postcard: A black bear peeks around a tree trunk Sunday at Bandelier National Monument. Black bears aren’t often seen in Bandelier. However, there’s likely a larger population living in the lush canyons and higher elevations than sightings would indicate. Occasionally, a bear(s) finds its way into the most visited area of the park. When that happens, it’s important that the bear(s) remain wild and not become used to people and human food. Why? Bears learn quickly and will return to areas where they find food. Not only can this be dangerous for people, but it is also harmful to bears. Storing Read More
Rare Worm-eating Warbler Sighted In lower Acid Canyon
As the last of the Spring migration nears the end, this rare Worm-eating Warbler has been sighted in lower Acid Canyon for the last four days. 2024 has been an epic Spring for rare birds in the local area … the best some have seen in the last 10 years. Photo by Michael Smith
Another view of the rare Worm-eating Warbler sighted during the last four days in lower Acid Canyon. Photo by Michael Smith Read More
Meow Wolf To Host ‘Absolute Rubbish: A Trashion Show’ Showcasing Local Designers Of Recycled Fashion June 13
MEOW WOLF News:
Meow Wolf Santa Fe welcomes 22 fashion designers from New Mexico and Colorado in its inaugural “trashion” show, Absolute Rubbish – a groundbreaking event that merges high fashion with environmental consciousness.
The event takes place Saturday, June 15 in Fancy Town, the neon light-adorned, maximalist venue space in Meow Wolf Santa Fe. Cocktail hour takes place at 7 p.m. and the show starts promptly at 8 p.m. Tickets are available now. Spots are limited and the event is expected to sell out.
Designers will unveil avant-garde creations crafted from recycled materials, Read More
Daily Postcard: Big Horn Sheep, Lambs Graze In White Rock
Daily Postcard: Six big horn sheep and three lambs were spotted grazing along the canyon edge Tuesday in White Rock. Photo by Nancy Arendt Read More
Heinrich Recognizes 100th Anniversary Of Gila Wilderness
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
SILVER CITY — Today marks the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Forest Service designating the Gila Wilderness in southwestern New Mexico as the first designated and protected wilderness area on Earth.
Over the weekend, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, delivered keynote remarks at a community celebration of the anniversary in Silver City, N.M., the gateway community to the Gila Wilderness.
“Knowing what the Gila Wilderness has meant to me and my family over these last few decades, I appreciate Read More
50 Fabulous Summer Stars And Constellations Event At Jemez Historic Site Saturday June 8
NMHS News:
Jemez Historic Site offers a Summer Star Party co-presented with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society (TAAS) to show people the notable summer stars, planets, constellations, and other dark sky objects in the Jemez dark skies.
Summer Star Party co-presented with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society (TAAS). TAAS member Bryan Crawford will give a 45-minute presentation, “Fabulous 50 Summer Stars and Constellations,” introducing people to the summer night sky 8-11 p.m. Saturday, June 8 at Jemez Historic Site, 18160 N.M. 4 in Jemez Springs.
The talk will be followed by a presenter-led Read More
Mama Bear And Cubs Feast On Fresh Chickens
‘After being awoken at about 5 a.m. today by commotion around a neighbor’s hen house in North Community, we found this mama bear and her cubs feasting on fresh chickens in the very dim light of dawn. Bears have a sense of smell about as good as the light sensitivity of modern cameras, so the cubs and mama were onto me as soon as I stepped outside in my skivvies to snap two frames in near darkness. Seconds later, the trio was gone.’ Photo by James RickmanDaily Postcard: Bumble Bee Sipping Nectar From Flowers
Daily Postcard: A close up view of a bumble bee sipping nectar from flowers Sunday morning in White Rock. Photo by Annette Maes Read More
Listening Session On Open Space & Trail Plan June 5
COUNTY News:
Reminder – The Los Alamos County Parks and Open Space Division invites the community to participate in a virtual listening session 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 5 via Zoom, passcode 364624.
This session is part of the planning process to update and consolidate the current open space and trails management plans. This session follows an in-person listening session that was held May 21, 2024, at Fuller Lodge.
Under contract with Los Alamos County, Sites Southwest Consultants is soliciting feedback from the community to understand key issues, priorities, and goals related to trails and Read More
Los Alamos Farmers Market: Come Hungry … Support Local
