Fifteen Local Birders Chase Birds In Eastern New Mexico
The primary target of a trip last weekend for 15 Los Alamos birders was to see the Lesser Prairie-Chicken, an endangered species with a population of only about 500 birds in New Mexico. Photo by Michael SmithThe male Lesser Prairie-Chicken display in open areas called leks, where the males stomp their feet, puff out their wings, and make high pitched bubbling sounds while inflating their red air sacs. Photo by Michael Smith
Lesser Prairie-Chicken females come from the grasslands around the lek to pick out their favorite male to mate with, then disappear back into the prairie to lay eggs. Photo Read More
County Seeks Volunteers For May Trails Day
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Parks and Open Space team is seeking volunteers to help them work to rejuvenate the Pueblo Canyon Rim Trail on May 11 for May Trails Day.
Volunteers will enhance trailhead access, repair eroded sections, build water diversions and clear overgrown vegetation. “Let’s make our trails better together!”
Sign up TODAY to volunteer for the May Trails Day – Pueblo Canyon Rim Trail. Find more details about the project location. Read More
What Bird Is This?
Mystery bird. Photo by Ryan Sanderson
Cornell Lab eNews:
Here they come! Spring warblers on the move—and this mystery bird – a Nashville Warbler – can show up from coast to coast in North America. Its yellow body, gray hood, and white eyering give it a cheery, hyper-alert look. Find these birds foraging busily in scrubby bushes and tall trees alike
The Nashville Warbler is a boisterous yellow songster with a striking, big-eyed look thanks to a white eyering that contrasts sharply with its gray hood. Nashville Warblers are fun to watch as they teeter on the ends of leaves and branches searching for Read More
Baby Bobcat Walks Omega Bridge To Los Alamos Townsite
A baby bobcat is spotted cautiously making its way across Omega Bridge Saturday toward the Los Alamos townsite. Photo by Donny Gallegos
Posts From The Road: Pedernales Falls State Park
Cascading River: A view from the viewpoint deck high above the Pedernales River reveals the various levels of the river as it drops a few feet in elevation with each step downward. The river lies on a limestone base and limestone boulders and rock formations create a beautiful landscape. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Normal Flow: As the Pedernales River flows toward the east beyond the falls area the river’s flow becomes more normal as the water level becomes more level. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos
Following the solar eclipse Read More
Daily Postcard: View Looking West Near Los Alamos Airport
Daily Postcard: The view looking west Saturday evening near the Los Alamos Airport. Photo by Jen Moss Read More
Scenes From 2024 Kite Festival At Overlook Park
Scenes from the 2024 Kite Festival today at Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scenes from the 2024 Kite Festival today at Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scenes from the 2024 Kite Festival today at Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scenes from the 2024 Kite Festival today at Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scenes from the 2024 Kite Festival today at Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scenes from the 2024 Kite Festival today Read More
Heinrich, Colleagues Urge Agriculture Department To Update Management Of Old-Growth Forests, Incorporate Historic Indigenous Practices
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, joined Senate colleagues in encouraging federal officials to finalize a Forest Service amendment that would update the management of old-growth forests, and incorporate modern science and historic Indigenous practices that would protect forests from the effects of climate change, including wildfires and biodiversity loss.
With more than two centuries of logging, over a century of fire suppression, and decades of increasing Read More
Two New Mexico School Programs Receive Green Ribbon Honors From U.S. Department of Education
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — The U.S. Department of Education has released the names of the 2024 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS), District Sustainability Awardees and Postsecondary Sustainability Awardees.
New Mexico schools and districts honored:
- Polk Middle School in Albuquerque Public Schools – 2024 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School; and
- Cuba Independent School District – 2024 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School District Sustainability Awardee.
“Congratulations to the students, faculty and staff Read More
Sediment Management Decision Report For Calendar Year 2023 Added To LANL Electronic Public Reading Room
LANL News:
New documents have been added to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Electronic Public Reading Room.
All legacy cleanup documents required to be posted after April 30, 2018, are available on the site linked above.
For legacy cleanup documents that were posted prior to April 30, 2018, please visit the LANL electronic public reading room.
- Sediment Management Decision Tree Annual Report for Calendar Year 2023
https://ext.em-la.doe.gov/GovFTPFiles/api/GetFiles/GetFile?fileName=EMID-703202_N3B-2024-0111_2023_Sed_Mgt_Decision_Tree_Annual_Rpt_042324.pdf - Approval
Daily Postcard: Springtime In Downtown Los Alamos
Daily Postcard: Springtime view of downtown Los Alamos Wednesday afternoon at 20th Street and Central Avenue. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
DPU Publishes Solar Q&A Online
COUNTY News:
A list of questions and answers pertaining to proposed changes to the Department of Public Utilities’ interconnection rule has been published on the Los Alamos County website.
The short link to the page is ladpu.com/Solar2.
DPU is attempting to reach all solar customers via email, phone or mailing address to point them to this information. Read More
Santa Fe National Forest Suppresses Dry Gulch Wildfire
Scene from the Dry Gulch Wildfire this morning in the Pecos Ranger District, south of Dalton Canyon and west of N.M. 63. Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
SANTA FE – Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) fire managers were notified of a new wildfire start, named the Dry Gulch Wildfire, located in the Pecos Ranger District, south of Dalton Canyon and west of N.M. 63 this morning April 26, 2024.
The cause of the wildfire is undetermined, but lightning was confirmed in the area Thursday night and there are no prescribed fire projects near the wildfire start.
Smoke may be visible, and firefighters are focused on actively Read More
New Mexico Launches Climate Adaptation & Resilience Plan
EMNRD News:
SANTA FE — The state announced Tuesday the release of New Mexico’s inaugural Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan (CARP).
This pivotal document is now accessible for public viewing on the state’s Climate Change website.
The CARP was spearheaded by a dedicated project management team led by staff from the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) and other state agencies. State officials emphasize that this marks the inaugural edition of this significant document.
Beginning in May, EMNRD will host a series of Community Conversations in which residents Read More
2024 Kite Flying Festivities This Weekend At Overlook Park
COMMUNITY News:
The Los Alamos Arts Council and Enterprise Bank & Trust bring the community a weekend of kite flying festivities at Overlook Park Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28.
Kite Festival is an annual tradition in Los Alamos County, bringing kite enthusiasts from around the region to fly kites of all types and to share this historic art form with children of all ages. Kite building workshops run 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, but participants are welcome to start flying early if they have a kite already.
Kite Festival offers kids (and kids at heart) the chance to build a kite at one of the Read More
County’s Outdoor Watering Schedule Starts Next Week
COUNTY News:
Community members who water outdoor spaces are reminded that the irrigation schedule under Water Rule W-8 will be in effect from May 1 through Sept. 30. Falling under the rules and regulations of the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU), W-8 outlines requirements for the conservation of water that is delivered to and used by DPU customers.
Under the water rule, DPU customers should water outdoors no more than three times per week. Anyone with odd address numbers is asked to limit their watering to Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Those with even address numbers are asked Read More
Daily Postcard: Windy Days Shower Blooms Beneath Trees
Daily Postcard: Wind showers blooms down beneath trees Wednesday in White Rock. Photo by VaLynn Purvis Read More
Friends of Bandelier Select James Robinson As Recipient Of 2024 Dorothy Hoard Stewardship Award
2024 Dorothy Hoard Stewardship Award recipient James Robinson with a sedated bear that was rescued. Courtesy photo
The Friends of Bandelier News:
The Friends of Bandelier have selected James Robinson as the recipient of its 10th annual Dorothy Hoard Stewardship Award. Robinson was chosen based on his contributions to bear conservation in Los Alamos County.
Robinson is a Los Alamos native, who graduated from University of New Mexico’s Anderson School of Business with a Bachelor of Business in Operations Management. Upon graduation, he returned to Los Alamos and began his career at Los Alamos Read More
BPU Hits Pause On Revising Rule On Credits To Homeowners For Solar Power … More Review Is Needed
Example of a group of solar battery panels on the roof of a home. Photo by scanrail
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
After lengthy discussions and a lot of public feedback, the Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities (BPU) decided during its April 17 meeting, to postpone a decision regarding revisions to the rule defining how solar customers receive credits for electricity contributed to the grid from their rooftop solar panels, until all the public’s feedback and input can be addressed.
Though a decision was not made during the board meeting, all questions Read More
Coronado Historic Site Offers Visits With Rescued Birds
NMHS News:
Coronado Historic Site offers extended hours from dawn until dusk, on the First Sunday of each month, May through October, to allow visitors an opportunity to see the site at these beautiful times of day.
Visit 2-4 p.m. with rescued birds from Wildlife Rescue, Inc. of New Mexico. First Sundays are free to all New Mexico residents with ID.
The early mornings are a great time to see a multitude of different birds, while the evenings offer unparalleled views of the Sandia Mountains glowing pink at sunset.
Activities for people of all ages are available and New Mexico residents are invited Read More
