Jemez Historic Site Hosts Pueblo Independence Day Aug. 13
DCA News:
Jemez Historic Site (JHS) will host the annual commemoration of Pueblo Independence Day Sunday, Aug. 13.
Visitors will be able to watch dancers from Jemez Pueblo, tour the ancestral village of Giusewa Pueblo and San José de los Jemez mission, shop arts and crafts from local vendors, and grab a bite to eat. Adrian Wall, a popular local musician, will be performing throughout the day, as will dancers from Jemez Pueblo.
The day begins at 7 a.m. with a 13-mile run. The Pueblo Revolt of 1680 was catalyzed by runners sent to all the pueblos, and to reflect that history, a group of runners tackles Read More
Black Feather Fire Drops To 2,158 Acres, 0% Contained
Operations Section Chief Chad Rice providing an operational update Thursday on the Black Feather Fire. Courtesy/ inciweb.wildfire.gov
Fire Information Morning Update:
Firefighters battling 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, have reduced the size of the blaze overnight from 2,352 acres to 2,158 acres. The fire is burning timber, brush and understory.
Highlights:
In response to the lighting-caused Black Feather Fire, the Santa Read More
Community Greenhouse Gas Emissions Study Kicks Off
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s Sustainability Manager Angelica Gurule has announced that a study to determine the community’s greenhouse gas baseline kicked off in June.
Gurule plans to present an overview to councilors at the Aug. 22 council meeting on how this project will proceed, including the public and stakeholder feedback piece. She adds that these findings will then be incorporated into a subsequent climate action plan. The Aug. 22 meeting begins at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers in the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
According to Gurule, this study is the first step of a more Read More
Manhattan Project National Historical Park Announces New Los Alamos Site Manager Tom Smith
MPNHP Los Alamos Site Manager Tom Smith
MPNHP News:
Tom Smith has accepted the Manhattan Project National Historical Park (MPNHP) Los Alamos site manager position. As another milestone for the park, Smith will be the first permanent site manager at Los Alamos. He brings a variety of experiences and skills to the park and begins his new position mid-September.
Smith is making his return to the National Park Service Intermountain Region where he started his career in 2005. While earning his bachelor’s degree in American History from University of Northern Colorado, Smith worked as a seasonal Read More
Office Of Outdoor Recreation Begins Next Chapter With New Executive Director Ana Karina Armijo
Ana Karina Armijo
NMTD News:
SANTA FE — The Office of Outdoor Recreation has a new executive director. Ana Karina Armijo, who most recently served as marketing and tourism director for the Town of Taos, was hired to fill the role of executive director for the Office of Outdoor Recreation. Armijo will officially enter the role Sept. 18, 2023.
Armijo first began her role with the Town of Taos in 2015. Since then, she implemented a tourism promotion strategy that grew annual Lodgers’ Tax collections from $800,000 to $1.75 million.
One of her significant accomplishments during her time with the Town Read More
Daily Postcard: Yellow Floating Heart Blooms In Local Pond
Daily Postcard: A Yellow Floating Heart rooted aquatic plant blooms in a pond Wednesday at a residence on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Selvi Viswanathan
A Yellow Floating Heart rooted aquatic plant blooms in a pond Wednesday at a residence on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Selvi Viswanathan Read More
Black Feather Fire Drops To 2,352 Acres, 0% Contained
Operations Section Chief Thomas Krock providing an operational update Wednesday on the Black Feather Fire. Courtesy/ inciweb.wildfire.govFire Information Morning Update:
Firefighters battling 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, have reduced the size of the blaze overnight from 2,700 acres to 2,352 acres. The fire is burning timber, brush and understory.
Highlights:
The change in reported acreage occurred due to more accurate Read More
Daily Postcard: Pastel Lavender Ferncliff Inspiration Dahlia
Daily Postcard: A pastel lavender Ferncliff Inspiration Dahlia is spotted blooming recently in the garden of the Chile Line Farms in the Española Valley. Photo by Liddie Martinez Read More
Bandelier To Increase Overnight Camping Fees Oct. 1
BANDELIER News:
Bandelier National Monument will implement increased overnight camping fees at Juniper Campground and Ponderosa Group Campground beginning Oct. 1.
Additionally Oct. 1, reservations can be made online for the first time through Recreation.gov for some individual campsites in Juniper Campground.
Under the new fee rates, Bandelier will continue to offer half priced camping for Interagency Senior pass holders and Interagency Lifetime Access pass holders. The new amenity fee rates for overnight camping are based on comparable fees for similar services in nearby campgrounds. Read More
Maddie Harms Best Predictor, Top Finisher In Pace Race
Runners gather for Tuesday’s ACRR Pace Race held on the trail across from the Laboratory ‘S’ Site. Courtesy/ACRR
ACRR News:
Maddie Harms was the best predictor with a 7 second differential off her predicted time in the weekly pace race held on the trail across from the Laboratory “S” Site. She was also the first female finisher on the 3 mile trail course with a time of 35:07.
Other accurate predictors:
- Teddy Atkins, Junior at 39 seconds off and also the best finisher in the 1 mile distance at 11:28;
- Jan Velechovsky with a 58 second differential;
- Janette Darlington at 66 seconds off; and
- Robin Bujack,
Daily Postcard: Chipping Sparrow Drinking At Local Fountain
Daily Postcard: A thirsty little Chipping Sparrow sips water from the fountain of a garden Tuesday at a residence on Barranca Mesa. Chipping Sparrows feed on the ground, take cover in shrubs, and sing from the tops of small trees, often evergreens. When on the ground, Chipping Sparrows hop or run through grasses searching for seeds. Source: allaboutbirds. Photo by Selvi Viswanathan
A Chipping Sparrow in the garden of a residence Tuesday on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Selvi Viswanathan
A Chipping Sparrow in the garden of a residence Tuesday on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Selvi Viswanathann Read More
Time Is Running Out For Last Look At Aliento A Tequila Y El Arte De Agave
Courtesy/NHCC
NHCC News:
Since opening in June, the National Hispanic Cultural Center’s (NHCC) exhibition Aliento a Tequila y el Arte de Agave has allowed visitors to explore the landscape, culture, and traditions that gave birth to Mexico’s national drink: tequila.
With the exhibition slated to close Aug. 13, the NHCC will be celebrating the exhibit and exploring agave through a different lens with a special screening of the documentary Agave is Life Aug. 10.
This exhibition, a program of ExhibitsUSA, a national division of Mid-America Arts Alliance and The National Endowment
PEEC Is Hiring Educators!
PEEC News:
PEEC has announced they are hiring educators.
Do you know someone who might be interested in these job opportunities?
Job Summary: PEEC seeks a part-time Early Childhood Educator to deliver high-quality, mission-driven, hands-on environmental education programs to children ages 0-6. This role includes leading community-based Nature Playtime walk-up programs and PreK – Kindergarten school programs.
Job Summary: PEEC seeks a part-time Educator to deliver high-quality, mission-driven, hands-on environmental education Read More
Fresh Cut Flowers At Los Alamos Farmers Market Thursday
Black Feather Fire Now At 2500 Acres, 0 Percent Contained
Black Feather Fire smoke plume spotted Monday evening over Griffith Gym. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Fire Information News:
- Firefighters use Forest Road 103 as possible containment line
SANTA FE — Firefighters are preparing Forest Road 103 as a possible containment line by clearing brush and removing limbs.
Fire managers will survey the wilderness area for natural containment features to link to roads and fire lines. Firefighters are also implementing structure protection to protect private property and other infrastructure. As firefighters work, fire managers plan Read More
New Mexico Health Department Issues Essential Guidance To Address Smoke Impacts From Fires Across State
DOH News:
SANTA FE — High winds, heat, and extremely dry conditions are contributing to several wildfires and human caused fires across the state in recent days which is putting smoke into the air.
To safeguard residents from potential health hazards posed by the pervasive smoke, the New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) has released vital guidelines aimed at providing comprehensive protection.
“Amid the current fire-induced challenges, the health and well-being of our residents remain our top priority,” said Heidi Krapfl, Deputy Director of the DOH Epidemiology & Response Division Read More
Daily Postcard: Storm Clouds Gathering Over Los Alamos
Daily Postcard: Storm clouds gathering Monday morning over Los Alamos. Photo by Michael Smith
Another view of storm clouds gathering Monday morning over Los Alamos. Photo by Michael Smith Read More
Four Los Alamos National Laboratory Scientists Win DOE Early Career Research Awards
LANL scientists who received the 2023 DOE Early Career Research Awards include from left, Andrey Lokhov, Rich Fiorella, Yu Zhang and Kun Liu. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
- Multiyear funding supports projects in environmental science, applied mathematics and particle physics
In a banner year for Los Alamos National Laboratory in the competition for Department of Energy Early Career Research Awards, four scientists nabbed multiyear funding for their projects.
“Early-career scientists are the lifeblood of the Lab’s future, so it is particularly gratifying to see these four researchers acknowledged Read More
Northern New Mexico Type 3 Incident Management Team Takes Over Now 2000+ Acre Black Feather Fire
A smoke plume from the now 2000+ Black Feather Fire viewed early Sunday evening from Pajarito Acres. Photo by Mary Arrowsmith
NM T-3 News:
SANTA FE – The Northern New Mexico Type 3 (NM T-3 ) Incident Management Team took command of the Black Feather Fire at 6 a.m. today, Monday, Aug. 7.
The team will be working closely with New Mexico State Police, Rio Arriba Sherriff’s Office, New Mexico Livestock Board and US Forest Service Law Enforcement Officers to coordinate the NM Ready, Set, Go evacuation notification system for the communities immediately effected by the Black Feather Fire. A Type 1 Incident Read More
Los Alamos County Airport Supporting Firefighting Efforts In Northern New Mexico
A Chinook Helicopter and associated equipment is now staged at the Los Alamos County Airport in support of firefighting efforts underway in Northern New Mexico. Courtesy/LAC
View of equipment now staged at the Los Alamos County Airport in support of firefighting efforts underway in Northern New Mexico. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Airport Manager Bobbi Huseman received a phone call from the crew of Chinook Helicopter 948CH requesting the use of the Los Alamos Airport in support of the fires in Northern New Mexico. The Chinook Helicopter and associated equipment is now staged Read More
