Limited Private-Land Pronghorn Licenses Available For Northern NM
NMDGF News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Wildlife reminds hunters that private-land pronghorn licenses in northeastern New Mexico are available for the 2026-2027 license year.
Private-land pronghorn license sales are limited in Game Management Units (GMU) 41, 42, 47, 56, 57, 58 and 59. These licenses will be available beginning at 8 a.m. July 1 through the Department’s Online License System, license vendors or by phone at 888-248-6866.
Hunters should purchase any required game hunting license and/or stamps before July 1. Limited licenses will be sold on a first-come, Read More
Los Alamos County Seeks Community Input On Proposed Plastic Bag Ordinance Under Consideration By Environmental Sustainability Board
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County is seeking community input on a proposed Single-Use Plastic Carryout Bag Ordinance currently under consideration by the Environmental Sustainability Board (ESB).
Community members can submit their input in person at the July 16 ESB meeting, or via email. The ordinance is intended to reduce litter, decrease waste sent for disposal, encourage reusable alternatives, and support broader sustainability efforts within the community.
On April 7, 2026, Los Alamos County Council directed the ESB to evaluate plastic bag regulations implemented in other communities Read More
Daily Postcard: Agave Death Bloom In White Rock
Daily Postcard: Agave death bloom spotted Monday on Meadow Lane in White Rock. Once it blooms it dies. Photo by Deepa Pawar Read More
McCauley Springs Fire Update: June 29, 2026
McCauley Springs fire map. Courtesy photo
USFS News:
Acres: 716
Containment: 33%
Start Date: June 24, 2026
Location: Jemez Ranger District, east of Battleship Rock
Cause: Undetermined
Fuels: Timber, grass & understory, hardwood litter
Personnel: 398
Highlights: Containment lines were tested during Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: June 29, 2026
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
The State Game and Fish Department stocked a total of 21,082 rainbow trout weighing 9,756 pounds. Most of the stocking will now be in Northern New Mexico.
There was another stocking of Gila trout at Lake Roberts near Silver City. This time the fish came from the Department’s Glenwood Fish Hatchery. A total of 1,758 Gila trout have been stocked at Lake Roberts in June.
The Fourth of July holiday is coming up this week; popular fishing destinations will be crowded.
Normally, the Rio Grande would be swollen with spring runoff from Read More
Daily Postcard: Turtle And Its Reflection Enjoy Calm Morning
Daily Postcard: A turtle and its reflection enjoy a calm morning recently at Ashley Pond. Photo by Richard Skolnik Read More
Bear Prowling For Snacks At Ridge Park Condominiums
A bear on the prowl for snacks at a dumpster today in the Ridge Park condominiums on Oppenheimer Drive in Los Alamos. Photo by Becky Gallegos
Another view of a bear on the prowl for snacks at a dumpster today in the Ridge Park condominiums on Oppenheimer Drive in Los Alamos. Photo by Becky Gallegos Read More
New Mexico Environment Department Employees Report Sustained High Levels Of Job Satisfaction In 2026 Survey
Environment Secretary James Kenney
NMED News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) employees continue to report high levels of engagement, job satisfaction and commitment to public service, according to results from the agency’s 2026 Employee Engagement Survey.
Launched in 2020, the survey measures NMED staff opinions on the department’s workplace culture and helps identify opportunities to strengthen employee engagement and organizational effectiveness. This year’s report, along with the prior six annual reports, is available here.
“For the past seven years, our Read More
Posts From The Road: Big Rocks Park In Glen Rose, Texas
Rocks and River: A view of the Paluxy River seen from the rock field at the Big Rocks Park in Glen Rose, Tex. The water level is controlled by small levees or spillways seen in the center of the photo. The water level at the park is generally shallow, which allows for easy wading or relaxation on hot Texas days. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
View Through the Rocks: Two boulders at Big Rocks Park lean on each other above the rocky shore of the Paluxy River forming a window. A view through the window shows visitors enjoying time in the cool waters of the river on a sunny weekday afternoon. Photo by Read More
McCauley Springs Fire Daily Update: Sunday June 28, 2026
ASI Handcrew & Top Notch Forestry mopping up along Division Alpha near N.M. 4. Courtesy/firenet.gov
USFS News:
- No new starts despite today’s Red Flag Warning
Containment lines were secured and held Saturday during difficult weather conditions at the McCauley Springs Fire scene. Firefighters achieved containment along portions of N.M. 4 and continued to reinforce, secure, and mop up on the south edge of the fire.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect through 8 p.m. today and will test the work done to hold the fire’s edge.
Stage II Fire Restrictions remain in effect across the Santa Fe National Read More
Daily Postcard: Sangre De Cristo Mountains On Bed Of Fog Cradled In White Rock Pines
Daily Postcard: Sangre de Cristo Mountains on a bed of fog cradled in White Rock pines on early Saturday morning. Courtesy photo Read More
McCauley Springs Fire Update: Saturday Morning June 27
An aerial view of the McCauley Springs Fire from a recon flight on June 25. Courtesy/2026.mccauleysprings@firenet.gov
USFS News:
- A community meeting has been scheduled for 6 p.m., Sunday, June 28 at a location to be determined, please monitor the McCauley Springs Facebook and Inciweb for details.
The Southwest Area Incident Management Team is utilizing both Direct and Indirect Tactics on the McCauley Springs Fire burning in the Jemez Mountains.
Firefighters utilized direct extinguishment tactics, engaging the active flame front directly on the fire’s edge to stop spread.
In addition, Read More
County: No Bear-Resistant Cart? No Problem!
A bear spotted in the dark of night sniffing around trash cans at a residence in Los Alamos. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
No bear-resistant cart? No problem!
Residents in need of a bear-resistant cart are encouraged to submit a request to the County.
To place a request for a bear-resistant cart, click here: https://www.losalamosnm.gov/Services/Trash-and-Recycling/Residential-Trash-and-Recycling/Roll-Carts. Read More
Santa Fe National Forest Issues Temporary Area Closure For McCauley Springs Fire In The Jemez
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest has issued a temporary closure order for portions of the Jemez Ranger District due to the ongoing McCauley Springs Wildfire. The closure, effective through 8 a.m. July 11, is intended to protect public health and safety during firefighting operations.
Under Order Number 03-10-03-26-07, entry into the fire area, as well as use of roads and trails within the closure zone, is prohibited. The closure encompasses specific sections of the Jemez Ranger District as detailed in the official order and map.
Exemptions apply to individuals with a Forest Read More
Daily Postcard: Red Yuccas Blooming In White Rock
Daily Postcard: Red yuccas blooming recently in a garden at the corner of Aragon and Bryce avenues in White Rock. Photo by Lisa Roberts Read More
McCauley Springs Fire Update: Friday Morning, June 26
Battleship Rock, June 25, 2026. Courtesy photo
USFS News:
Acres: 708
Containment: 0%
Start Date: June 24, 2026
Location: Jemez Ranger District, east of Battleship Rock
Cause: Undetermined
Personnel: 171
Fuels: Timber, logging slash, and short grass
Highlights: Southwest Complex Incident Management Team 3 assumed command of the McCauley Springs Fire at 6:00 a.m. after Read More
Daily Postcard: A Century Plant Blooms On Rover
Daily Postcard: A Century Plant blooms Thursday on Rover Boulevard in White Rock. This one appears to be 14 feet tall. They are toxic when touched. They can create ‘pups’ around the base that can be transplanted elsewhere and sometimes develops ‘bulbis’ on the stock that can be transplanted. One of the most spectacular blooms in the Southwest and the stock can grow 6” to 12” a day before getting ready to bloom. Buzzing with bees! A Century Plant blooms only once in its lifetime. Photo by Shari Mills Read More
FEMA Provides Over $3.5 Billion To Survivors Of Historic Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire
FEMA News:
SANTA FE — As of June 23, FEMA has provided more than $3.51 billion for more than 24,502 claims to individuals and families who were affected by the historic Hermit’s Peak and Calf Canyon fire and flooding.
This milestone comes a little more than four years since the largest and most destructive wildfire in New Mexico’s recorded history. The speed with which these resources were made available and delivered, has helped thousands of survivors navigate recovery faster.
Congress acted swiftly to pass the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Assistance Act and secure a total of $5.45 billion Read More
UbiQD Expands Los Alamos Headquarters Campus With Economic Development Support
Gathered at the closing on the new building recently at the Title Guaranty office in downtown Los Alamos, from left, UbiQD Facilities Manager Mike Krajcik, Title Guaranty President Denise Terrazas and UbiQD CEO Hunter McDaniel. Courtesy/UbiQD
Gathered after the closing on the new building, from left, UbiQD’s Chief Admin Officer Liseth Garay, CEO Hunter McDaniel and Facilities Manager Mike Krajcik in front of Title Guaranty. Courtesy/UbiQD
UbiQD News:
- Facility expansion enables next leg of growth with space for new manufacturing equipment and R&D
National Park Service’s Pueblo Parks Group Implements Stage II Fire Restrictions For Bandelier, Fort Union, Pecos National Historical Park, Valles Caldera
National Park Service News:
Los Alamos, Watrous, Pecos, Jemez Springs – Due to the increased risk of wildfire in the region, the Pueblo Parks Group, which includes Bandelier National Monument, Fort Union National Monument, Pecos National Historical Park, and Valles Caldera National Preserve, will enter Stage II fire restrictions effective 8:00 am tomorrow, June 25, 2026.
These restrictions are necessary to help land management agencies reduce fire risk and prevent wildfires.
Under Stage II restrictions:
- All fires are prohibited, including campfires, charcoal grills, and coal and
