Celebrate Earth Day On Santa Fe National Forest
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — We invite the public to celebrate Earth Day by participating in the Earth Day River and Road Cleanup event from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., April 20.
Participants will meet at Our Lady of Guadalupe Abbey, located at 16 Guadalupe Lane, Pecos, N.M. 87552. Continuing the tradition, the cleanup will follow a drive-by format, offering a safe and efficient way for volunteers to contribute to the cause.
In an unprecedented collaborative effort, the Upper Pecos Watershed Association, Pecos Business Association, Pecos Canyon State Park, Santa Fe National Forest, Truchas Chapter Trout Read More
Applications Open For Valles Caldera Artist In Residence
NPS News:
JEMEZ SPRINGS — The National Park Service invites artists from all creative disciplines and genres to apply for the 2024 Artist-In-Residence program at Valles Caldera National Preserve.
Valles Caldera National Preserve is one of more than 50 National Park Service sites that run an Artist-In-Residence program. Artists who participate in Valles Caldera’s program with have a two-or three-week residency in a historic lodge.
“Art is an important aspect of New Mexico and the National Park Service. We are very excited to welcome artists out to the park and witness how this special place Read More
Daily Postcard: Spring Blossoms Brighten Pajarito Acres
Daily Postcard: Trees begin to bud and blossom as seen Tuesday in Pajarito Acres. Photo by Jim Gourdoux Read More
Encino Vista Landscape Restoration Project Public Comment Period Is Open
Treated area in the northwest part of the Encino Vista Project area, which is planned to be burned again during the project. Photo by Jonathan Glass
By SARA HYDEN
The Forest Advocate
The Forest Service is analyzing the largest cutting and burning project ever proposed for the Santa Fe National Forest, the Encino Vista Landscape Restoration Project. The Preliminary Environmental Assessment was released March 15.
The project has been little publicized by the Forest Service. Only nine members of the public attended two recent meetings about the project environmental assessment.
The Encino Read More
New Mexico Environment Department Enforcement Watch Alert: 298 Enforcement Actions Initiated, 112 Resolved In March 2024
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) released updates for the month of March 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.
In the month of March, 298 new entries were added to the Active Matters listing Read More
PEEC: Bird Walk At Los Luceros Historic Site April 7
PEEC News:
Are you a bird enthusiast, or are ready to learn more about our avian friends? PEEC invites all bird enthusiasts to participate in a unique birding experience this at 7 a.m., Sunday, April 7 led by local birders Mary Parsaca and Mary Orr.
This event takes place during Dawn ‘til Dusk Days at the Los Luceros Historic Site, and happens on the first Sunday of every month. PEEC will continue these special birding walks every month throughout the fall season. This event offers both novice and experienced birders the opportunity to explore the vast old-growth cottonwoods and Rio Grande habitat Read More
Daily Postcard: Wintery Scene Viewed From Mesa Library
Daily Postcard: Wintery scene viewed Tuesday from Mesa Public Library. Photo by Geula Gross Read More
Migratory Game Bird Rule Topic Of NMGF Public Meeting
NMGF News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMGF) has scheduled a public meeting to discuss proposed revisions to the Migratory Game Bird Rule (19.31.6 NMAC).
Members of the public are invited to attend this hybrid public meeting to learn about proposed revisions and provide comments:
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- April 18, 2024, Albuquerque, 6:30 p.m.
- Attend in person at 7816 Alamo Road, NW, Albuquerque.
- Register in advance to attend virtually.
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The proposed revisions to the rule, along with information about how to attend and participate in the virtual component of this meeting will be available
Valles Caldera National Preserve Seeks Wrangler Services
Trespass cattle in a valley of Valles Caldera National Preserve. Courtesy/NPS
JEMEZ SPRINGS – The National Park Service is seeking, horse-mounted, trespass cattle wrangling services at Valles Caldera National Preserve during the 2024 summer and fall seasons. This is one of the efforts the park is pursuing to reduce impacts to park resources from cattle trespassing from adjacent USDA Forest Service grazing allotments.
The park is seeking wrangler services for a minimum of one day per week or two days every other week from May 20 through Nov. 8, 2024 to round up trespass cattle that are loose Read More
Plan The Ultimate Adventure For National Park Week
COUNTY News:
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- Explore Los Alamos — Gateway to Three National Parks
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For National Park enthusiasts, April 20-28—National Park Week—is the ideal time to explore National Park sites. The week serves as a celebration of the national treasures and landscapes designated as National Park Service units.
During National Park Week, entrance fees are waived on Saturday, April 20, allowing visitors to enjoy and experience the parks free of charge.
This National Park Week, Los Alamos invites avid explorers to enjoy three National Parks in one trip.
Known as the Gateway to Three National Parks, Los Alamos Read More
Monthly Notification Of Groundwater Data Reviewed In March 2024 Added To LANL Electronic Public Reading Room
LANL News:
Per regulatory requirements, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) announces 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:
- Notification to the New Mexico Environment Department Hazardous Waste Bureau of Three Anomalous Events Resulting in Erroneous Groundwater Quality Data Uploaded
Applications Open For Local Food Producers Via New Mexico Grown Approved Supplier Program
The NMFMA opened applications for the New Mexico Grown Approved Supplier Program. Courtesy/NMFMA
NMFMA News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Farmers’ Marketing Association (NMFMA) has opened its annual applications for the New Mexico Grown Approved Supplier Program for farmers, ranchers, food hubs and distributors across the state.
The Approved Supplier Program is a food quality assurance program that supports New Mexico Grown, a values-based local food purchasing program that nourishes New Mexico school-age children, older adults, and families with fresh locally produced food.
Approved Read More
New Mexico Environment Department Applies For $577 Million In Federal Climate Pollution Reduction Grants
NMED Cabinet Secretary James Kenney
NMED News:
SANTA FE — Monday, the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) submitted grant applications to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) totaling $577 million as part of the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program.
The two grant applications further New Mexico’s ambitious efforts to address climate change and air quality while expanding the economy and growing quality jobs. The grant applications focus on decarbonization of medium and heavy-duty vehicles, including semi-trucks and buses, traveling on Interstate 40 and financial Read More
EM-LA, N3B To Discuss Cleanup Progress, Waste Disposition At Environmental Management Cleanup Forum
LANL News:
Are you curious about the legacy cleanup mission at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)? Do you want to learn more about efforts underway to protect vital water supplies and safely dispose of radioactive waste? Join a community meeting 5:30-7:30 p.m. MDT, April 18, 2024. “We want to hear from you.”
Hosts: Department of Energy, Office of Environmental Management Los Alamos Field Office (EM-LA) and its contractor, Newport News Nuclear BWXT-Los Alamos, LLC (N3B).
Background: This event will feature discussions and public input on the environmental cleanup mission at LANL, recent Read More
Daily Postcard: Raindrops Sparkle On Flowers
Daily Postcard: Raindrops sparkle on flower petals Monday afternoon following the storm in White Rock. Photo by VaLynn Purvis Read More
Drilling Work Plan For Chromium Groundwater Project Regional Aquifer Monitoring Well R-77 Added To LANL Electronic Public Reading Room
LANL News:
Per regulatory requirements, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) announces 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:
- Submittal of the Drilling Work Plan for Chromium Groundwater Project Regional Aquifer Monitoring Well R-77, Revision 2 (Link)
Members of the public with any questions, Read More
Valles Caldera 2024-2025 Fishing Season Begins Today
Volunteer angler teaching how to fly fish in Valles Caldera National Preserve. Courtesy/NPS
VCNP News:
JEMEZ SPRINGS – Starting today, anglers can visit Valles Caldera National Preserve’s (VCNP) Fishing web page (https://www.nps.gov/vall/planyourvisit/fishing.htm) to apply for their 2024-25 fishing permit.
Permits can also be obtained by stopping by one of the park’s two visitor service facilities and filling out the application in person. Anglers can apply for either an annual or a seven-day permit.
“We look forward to providing another wonderful season of world-class fishing Read More
Farm Fresh Eggs & More At Local Curbside Winter Market
Snow Blankets Los Alamos … No Joke
Scene on this April Fools’ Day morning of snow blanketing Los Alamos including this area viewed from DP Road – no joke. Photo by Clara Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Defensible Space Is Crucial For Protecting Structures
From Los Alamos County:
Defensible space is crucial for protecting structures and ensuring the safety of firefighters during a wildland fire. You can create defensible space by removing weeds, brush, and firewood, and by properly spacing out vegetation around your property. Once this space is established, it will be easy to maintain.
Defensible space is the area around your home in which vegetation, debris, and other combustible fuels have been removed to slow the spread of fire to and from the home. It prevents vegetation from igniting due to direct flame contact and spreading to your home. Read More
