Environment

Local Buck Disguised In Toupée Pilfers Fruit On 48th Street

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 9, 2023

At first glance it appeared Elvis was in the neighborhood but it was just a local buck disguised in a toupée while  pilfering fruit from the yard of a home recently on 48th Street. Photo by Donna Reil

Local buck in a toupée pilfers fruit from the yard of a home recently on 48th Street. Photo by Donna Reil Read More

Posts From The Road: In Search Of Gold

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 8, 2023

Autumn Attire: Trees in the Elk Mountains west of Crested Butte, Colo. shine as the autumn sun reflects through the forest. This view of hundreds of aspen was seen along Kebler Pass Road during a recent trip through the area. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Kayakers: Kayakers cruise across the waters of Lost Lake high in the Gunnison National Forest. The lake and Lost Lake Campground are a short detour from Kebler Pass Road and are a popular destination for visitors in the Elk Mountains. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

It is that season Read More

AGU: Mars Safer For Human Brains Than Moon, Deep Space

Submitted by c_clark on October 8, 2023

Scene of Buzz Aldrin walking on the Moon in 1969. Courtesy/NASA

AGU News:

A major concern for astronauts in space is exposure to radiation from galactic cosmic rays and solar energetic particles, which could potentially harm the central nervous system.

A new study finds that astronauts will be exposed to more radiation on the Moon’s surface and in deep space than they will be on Mars, creating a need for adequate shielding protection.

See the research here. Read More

Santa Fe National Forest Acquires 2,092 Acre Valley Of The Spirit Ranch Private Land Parcel In Jemez River Valley

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 8, 2023

View of the Santa Fe National Forest recent acquisition of a private land parcel in the Jemez River Valley known as the Valley of the Spirit Ranch. Courtesy/SFNF

SFNF News:

SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) has announced the recent acquisition of a private land parcel in the Jemez River Valley known as the Valley of the Spirit Ranch.

Nestled between spires of volcanic tuff and red rock mesas, this property surrounds the Village of Jemez Springs and is now an official part of the SFNF. The property adds 2,092 acres rich in natural and cultural resources to public lands and expands public Read More

Wildfire Preparedness Is Year-Round: Prescribed Fire Smoke Is In The Air – Be Prepared

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 7, 2023

Forest Stewards Guild News:

SANTA FE — Due to the cooler weather conditions and higher moisture, fall is an important time for land managers to complete prescribed fire projects.

Prescribed burning is a fire management tool used to reduce fuel loads and decrease fire behavior in the case of a wildfire – among other benefits. Prescribed fire and associated smoke may lower the chances of a much longer smoke event from wildfire. Still, despite careful planning to conduct prescribed fire in ways that minimize harmful smoke exposure, smoke from prescribed burning does have an impact on air quality

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New Mexico Environment Department Bolsters Efforts To Crack Down On Oil And Natural Gas Violations

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 7, 2023

NMED News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) will significantly increase compliance assurance activities in the Permian and San Juan Basins for the next six months. The increased compliance assurance activities will rely on space-based, aerial, and on-the-ground monitoring of oil and natural gas operations to determine compliance with applicable federal and state air quality rules and operating permits.

“Despite record fines levied and collected against the oil and natural gas industry – many operators are not taking compliance with federal and state air quality Read More

Robinson: In The Push For Decarbonization … There’s Room At The Table For Everyone

Submitted by c_clark on October 7, 2023

By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote
© 2023 New Mexico News Services

Last week energy professionals met to talk about “building an advanced energy ecosystem in New Mexico.” Conference participants came from industry, the labs, government, unions and education. Alas, the protests outside the Albuquerque hotel got more attention than the learned people inside.

I’ve been writing about energy in New Mexico since the 1970s and have covered my share of energy conferences. They’re part dog-and-pony show and part education; the most productive exchanges tend to happen in the hallways when participants Read More

SFNF: Golondrino Prescribed Fire Update

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 7, 2023

SFNF News:

SANTA FE — Fire management personnel continue to monitor the Golondrino prescribed fire, which remains within the project area.

All containment lines are holding with no visible smokes within approximately 200’ of lines. A few smokes are visible from Deadman Lookout due to some heavy fuels that continue to smolder. Those fuels are well within the interior of the fire perimeter.

The burn will be patrolled over the weekend by a small crew with a UTV pumper.

Fire crews completed 1,630 acres of hazardous fuels reduction for this prescribed fire project. 

For information on smoke, go to Read More

Experience Eclipse At Pajarito Mountain Oct. 14!

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 7, 2023

Pajarito Mountain News:

Experience the Eclipse at Pajarito!

Enjoy breakfast or lunch on the deck and experience the annular eclipse at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 14.

During an eclipse, it is never safe to look directly at the sun without specialized eye protection designed for solar viewing.

“Review these safety guidelines to prepare for Oct. 14 if you’re coming up!” Read More

County & Pajarito Astronomers Dark Sky Event Tonight!

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 7, 2023

Pajarito Astronomers News:

Los Alamos County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Divisions have partnered up with the Pajarito Astronomers for the Dark Night program.

Anyone with an interest in star gazing and the chance to look through a telescope is invited to come out to Spirio Soccer Fields tonight, Oct. 7, 2023, at Overlook Park in White Rock.

Volunteers from the Pajarito Astronomers Club will be present with telescopes starting about 7:30 p.m. until at least 10:30 p.m., and as late as midnight if there is continued interest.

Sunset is at 6:42 p.m., so it will start getting dark about 7:30 p.m. Read More

NASA Outreach And Free Eclipse Glasses: Meet Senior Mission Manager Charles ‘Chuck’ Tatro At Local Libraries

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 6, 2023

NASA’s Charles ‘Chuck’ Tatro

COUNTY News:

          • 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12 in the lobby of the Mesa Public Library
          • 3-5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13 at the White Rock branch library

In the days leading up to the annular eclipse Saturday, Oct. 14, NASA representative Charles “Chuck” Tatro will host two public outreach events.

He will meet with library patrons and all interested members of the public to give out free NASA eclipse glasses, as well as stickers and information about some of the NASA missions currently studying our Sun. The information will focus on some of the most recently launched solar science missions, Read More

Nobel Prize For Quantum Dots Validates Broad Applicability Of UbiQD’s Core Technology

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 6, 2023

Vials of brightly emitting QDs made with UbiQD’s Nobel Prize-winning technology based on I-III-VI semiconductors of various sizes make for a rainbow of colors. Courtesy/UbiQD

UbiQD News: 

            • Congratulations to Nobel Laureates Bawendi, Brus, Ekimov, and the Entire QD Community on the Pinnacle of Scientific Achievement

UbiQD, Inc., the New Mexico-based leader in quantum dot (QD) manufacturing and technology, is today highlighting the important work of nanotechnology pioneers and 2023 Nobel Prize in chemistry awardees, Alexei Ekimov, Louis Brus, and Moungi Bawendi. UbiQD is exclusively Read More

Woodpecker Clings To Birdfeeder On Barranca Mesa

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 6, 2023

A hungry little woodpecker clings to the side of a birdfeeder hanging above the deck of a residence on Camino Encantado Thursday afternoon on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

NMED Approves 10-Year Renewal Permit For WIPP

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 5, 2023

NMED Cabinet Secretary James Kenney

NMED News: 

SANTA FE — On Oct. 4, the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) signed a Final Order approving a Proposed Final Permit for the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) Hazardous Waste Facility 10-Year Renewal.

The Final Order comes after completion of nine months of public comment and will become effective  Nov. 3, 2023.

“The new permit will benefit New Mexico and legacy waste clean-up from around the U.S. for years to come,” NMED Cabinet Secretary James Kenney said.

The permit went through a thorough public engagement process. The original Read More

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