Daily Postcard: Sheer Joy!
Exhibiting sheer joy – Jimi, an 8-year-old miniature poodle rushes to join his dad lying on the soft cool grass in the shade of a large tree Tuesday at their residence in the Española Valley. Photo by Rick Martinez Read More
LANL Announces Submittal Of Phase II Investigation Report For Threemile Canyon Aggregate Area Added To Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup 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 Phase II Investigation Report for Threemile Canyon Aggregate Area (Link)
Members of the public with any questions, contact N3B Los Alamos.
Produced Read More
Los Alamos County Environmental Services & Overlook Convenience Center To Close On Labor Day
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Environmental Services will be closed in observance of Labor Day Monday, Sept. 4.
This includes operations at the Eco Station and the Overlook Convenience Center.
There will be no residential or commercial trash collection service provided on Monday. If the observed date falls on your normal trash collection day please place your materials out on Wednesday, Sept. 6.
Visit the Environmental Services website for the full 2023 holiday schedule. For additional information, call 505.662.8163 or email solidwaste@lacnm.us. Read More
Camel Tracks Fire In Santa Fe County Under Investigation
BLM News:
SANTA FE — The 63-acre Camel Tracks Fire on the Caja del Rio in northern Santa Fe County has been contained. It is under investigation by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Although fully contained, there are still hot spots burning within the fire perimeter, so residents may still see smoke.
The BLM would like to caution the community to avoid the area while crews are on site, and remind that although temporary fire restrictions in the area were lifted Aug. 18, there are still statewide restrictions on the use of exploding targets and fireworks year-round on BLM lands.
To report a wildland Read More
Kids’ Pond At Seven Springs Hatchery Four Miles North Of Fenton Lake State Park Closed Due To McKinney Fire
NMGF News:
The kids’ pond at Seven Springs Hatchery four miles north of Fenton Lake State Park in Sandoval County is closed because of firefighting efforts surrounding the McKinney Fire.
The pond and surrounding roads are closed to allow for dipping of water and access for fire crews.
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish biologists and hatchery staff are putting together a plan to prioritize the relocation of fish inventories at the hatchery should that become necessary. Read More
Daily Postcard: Small Bird Takes In Sights At Valles Caldera
Daily Postcard: A mountain bluebird takes in the sights Monday from its perch on a fence post at the Valles Caldera. Photo by Nicole Hisch Read More
Corn & Roasted Green Chile At Farmers Market Thursday
LANL: Novel Hardware Approach Offers New Quantum-Computing Paradigm & More
Science: Novel hardware approach offers new quantum-computing paradigm
LANL News:
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) shares a compilation of news stories for the week of Aug. 14, 2023. Read More
Pair Of Bucks Stroll Around Sioux Street On North Mesa
A pair of bucks are spotted strolling around homes on Sioux Street this morning on North Mesa. Photo by Delbert Romero/ladailypost.com
The bucks continue strolling around homes on Sioux Street this morning on North Mesa. Photo by Delbert Romero/ladailypost.com
A buck grazes on the lawn of a home this morning on Sioux Street on North Mesa. Photo by Delbert Romero/ladailypost.com
A buck saunters across the front yard of a home on Sioux Street this morning on North Mesa. Photo by Delbert Romero/ladailypost.com Read More
Daily Postcard: Late Summer View At Pajarito Mountain
Daily Postcard: View at Pajarito Mountain Ski Area as summer begins to wind down at 397 Camp May Road. The community is invited to participate in a special Friday Bike & Hike, noon to 7 p.m. Sept. 1, with lift-served mountain biking and hiking. Pre-ride the race course to prep for the Sept. 2 Party at Paja. Visit pajarito.ski/event/party-at-paja. Courtesy/Pajarito Read More
Firefighters Utilize Minimum Impact Suppression Tactics Against Black Feather Fire
Fire Information Update:
The Black Feather Fire, burning approximately 9 miles south of Gallina on the Coyote Ranger District, on the San Pedro Parks Wilderness, near the Peñas Negras Trail on the Santa Fe National Forest, remains at 2,198 acres consumed, 28 percent contained and 155 personnel on scene as of this morning. Lightning sparked this fire Aug. 5 and it is burning timber, brush and understory.
Highlights:
Crews continued their work on the Black Feather Fire, with hotshot crews accessing areas in the wilderness and identifying and utilizing available suppression options as they Read More
Posts From The Road: Lake Powell In Arizona
Wahweap Overlook in 2016 – this image and the two below were taken from the Wahweap Overlook just outside of Page, Ariz. The images were all taken from the same overlook but not necessarily the exact same angle, etc. The water level is dramatically different in each image. The 2016 image shows the water far from full level as the drought had already taken a toll on the lake level but it was still at a decent level. The 2022 image reflects the lake near its lowest level and the sight is dreadful. The 2023 image taken this week shows a giant step forward as Lake Powell begins to recover. The marina seen in each Read More
Española Firefighters Train Under Real-World Conditions
Scene of Española firefighters training under real-world conditions by cutting up a house scheduled for demolition. Courtesy/City of Española
Scene of Española firefighters training under real-world conditions by cutting up a house scheduled for demolition. Courtesy/City of Española
Scene of Española firefighters training under real-world conditions by cutting up a house scheduled for demolition. Courtesy/City of Española
CITY OF ESPAÑOLA
City of Española firefighters were given a rare opportunity to train under real-world conditions by cutting up a house scheduled for demolition. Read More
Rep. Gabe Vasquez Announces Legislation To Support Health Care For Energy Workers In New Mexico’s Permian Basin
Rep. Gabe Vasquez speaking in Hobbs with local energy workers and Somos Un Pueblo Unido who are partnering with him to propose fair compensation for the communities that power fossil fuel development. Courtesy photo
STATE News:
HOBBS — Rep. Gabe Vasquez (N.M.-02) announced H.R. 5222, The Energy Workers Health Improvement And Compensation Fund Act, Wednesday Aug. 16 to prioritize the health care of energy workers, holding accountable polluters and wealthy, out-of-state oil executives, during an event with Somos Un Pueblo Unido.
Vasquez worked closely with local energy workers in the Read More
Bureau Of Land Management Rescinds Fire Restrictions In Nine Counties Including Los Alamos
BLM News:
FARMINGTON — With increasing precipitation and higher humidity, resulting in reduced fire danger, the Bureau of Land Management has rescinded fire restrictions in Los Alamos, San Juan, Rio Arriba, Taos, Colfax, Union, Santa Fe, Mora, Harding and San Miguel counties, as well as portions of public land in McKinley and Sandoval counties.
This action rescinds Fire Prevention Order # NMF00000-23-01.
The BLM appreciates the public’s cooperation to help minimize the number of human-caused wildfires.
For more information, contact the BLM Farmington District Office at 505.564.7600 Read More
Daily Postcard: Tiger Swallowtail Gathering Nectar
Daily Postcard: A tiger swallowtail gathers nectar from flowers Thursday in Quemazon. Missing part of the left tail of one wing, she struggled with every breeze ever so slightly more than usual to hold fast and keep balance for her task … and she succeeded … reminding of the beauty in IMperfection. Photo by Jennifer Bartlit
A tiger swallowtail gathers nectar from flowers Thursday in Quemazon. Photo by Jennifer Bartlit
A tiger swallowtail gathers nectar from flowers Thursday in Quemazon. Photo by Jennifer BartlitWallin: Study Shows $1 Billion Potential Bill For New Mexico Oil And Gas Clean Up Without BLM Rule Change
By AMBER WALLIN, MPA
Executive Director
New Mexico Voices for Children
From a young age, we teach our children the importance of taking responsibility for their actions and cleaning up after themselves when they make a mess. We should expect the same from the oil and gas industry working in New Mexico.
But for far too long, antiquated policies under the current leasing system have left our families on the hook to pay to clean up messes left behind by bankrupt oil and gas companies – messes involving orphaned wells with decaying and leaking infrastructure that can pollute our air and water. This has Read More
Firefighters Continue Work On Black Feather Fire
Fire Information Update:
The Black Feather Fire, burning approximately 9 miles south of Gallina on the Coyote Ranger District, on the San Pedro Parks Wilderness, near the Peñas Negras Trail on the Santa Fe National Forest, remains at 2,198 acres consumed and 28 percent contained as of this morning. Lightning sparked this fire Aug. 5 and it is burning timber, brush and understory. Today 155 personnel are working the fire.
Highlights:
Moderate fire behavior and intermittent rain showers have allowed the Incident Management Team to enhance their long-term response and protection plan for the Read More
Celebrate 2023 Bear Festival In Los Alamos Aug. 25-26
Bear Dinner Aug. 25. Courtesy/PEEC
COUNTY News:
New Mexico is home to approximately 5,000 to 6,000 black bears (Ursus americanus)—the official state animal of New Mexico—and this August, Los Alamos will once again feature the annual celebration of our wildlife neighbors at Bear Festival, presented by Century Bank.
Hosted by the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC), Bear Dinner and Bear Festival is Aug. 25-26 and will feature a lively, interactive celebration of the life, habits and diets of the New Mexico black bear.
“We’re thrilled to welcome back such an iconic, fun and educational Read More
Response To NMED Comments 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 Response to the New Mexico Environment Department Comments on the 2022 Annual Long-Term Monitoring and Maintenance Report for the Corrective
