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Meow Wolf To Open ‘The Real Unreal’ in Grapevine July 14
Meow Wolf Grapevine’s The Real Unreal. Photo by Paul Torres/Meow Wolf
Meow Wolf Grapevine’s The Real Unreal. Photo by Paul Torres/Meow Wolf
Meow Wolf News:
GRAPEVINE, Texas — Meow Wolf, the renowned arts and entertainment company headquartered in Santa Fe, is unveiling the first looks of the “eye-pleasing, soul-quenching” highly anticipated upcoming exhibition, The Real Unreal.
Opening its doors in Grapevine, Texas on July 14, The Real Unreal promises to transport visitors on a sensational adventure into the Meow Wolf story universe.
Accompanying the announcement are photos that provide Read More
Star Parties Return To Jemez Springs Saturday July 15!
The Village of Jemez Springs and Jemez Historic Site are hosting a series of Star Parties at the Site on the third Saturdays of each month – July 15, Aug. 19 and Sept. 16. Courtesy/Jemez Springs
Jemez Springs News:
JEMEZ SPRINGS—After a three-year hiatus, the Village of Jemez Springs and Jemez Historic Site (Historic Site) are partnering once again to host a series of Star Parties at the Site on the third Saturdays of each month – July 15, Aug. 19 and Sept. 16.
The dates correspond to the New Moon cycle, when the moon is at its darkest, which reduces light that may interfere with night sky viewing. Also, Read More
Daily Postcard: View Of Stormy Skies From Overlook Park
Daily Postcard: View of landscape and stormy skies early Sunday evening at Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
ScienceFest Open House At Tibbar Plasma Technologies, Inc. Sunday July 9 At 274 DP Road
Emissions-free home showing solar panels and heat pumps. Courtesy/TPTI
TPTI News:
Sunday, July 9, TIBBAR Plasma Technologies, Inc. (TPTI) will host a ScienceFest open house 1-4 p.m. at 274 DP Road.
Three events will be happening simultaneously during the open house. This is an opportunity to see a modern plasma physics in operation.
They will be making plasma discharges and taking data:
- Emissions-free businesses and homes
TPTI has been an emissions-free business since 2020. More recently they have taken their home emissions free as well. There will be a short presentation on how this was Read More
NMED Enforcement Watch Alert: 203 Enforcement Actions Initiated, 31 Resolved In June 2023
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) released updates for the month of June 2023 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 June, 203 new entries were added to the Active Matters listing Read More
DHSEM & NMDOT Join Forces To Deliver Additional Sandbags To Support San Miguel County
DHSEM and NMDOT delivered 130 pallets of sandbags to the San Miguel County Maintenance building in Las Vegas, N.M., Wednesday to support the county as they continue to experience flooding from the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon burn scar. Courtesy/DHSEM
DHSEM News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) and the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) Wednesday delivered 130 pallets of sandbags to the San Miguel County Maintenance building in Las Vegas, N.M., to support San Miguel County as they continue to experience flooding from Read More
Heads Up: Bear Spotted On Andanada On Barancca Mesa
Heads Up: A bear was spotted at 8 a.m. today meandering around Andanada Street on Barancca Mesa. Photo by Michelle Stallings
Another view of the bear making its way around Andanada Street this morning on Barancca Mesa. Photo by Michelle Stallings
One more view of the bear this morning near Andanada Street on Barancca Mesa. Photo by Michelle Stallings Read More
Daily Postcard: Crow Dines On Cherry On North Mesa
Daily Postcard: A crow dines on a cherry while perched on the rim of a birdbath recently in a yard on North Mesa. Photo by Linda Hull Read More
Teens Run For Cover As Hail Suddenly Pummels White Rock
A pair of teens run for cover as a fierce hail storm suddenly pummels the Pinon Trails neighborhood early this afternoon in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Hail continues to pummel the Pinon Trails neighborhood early this afternoon in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Heavy rain and 2-5-mm hail fell early this afternoon on Monte Rey South in Pajarito Acres in White Rock. Photo by Bob Reedy
A rain barrel is overloaded during the hail storm early this afternoon in White Rock. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs 
Scene of hail in the yard of another residence early this afternoon Read More
Lindberg: Hikers Destroying Trees In Local Canyons
A young ponderosa tree cut by a hiker who didn’t like the branches brushing against him. Courtesy/Lisa Lindberg
By LISA LINDBERG
Los Alamos
I was born and raised here and despite some years spent in Las Cruces and a couple in MA, I have lived in Los Alamos nearly all my 61 years. This is my home. Most of my childhood was spent scrambling over canyon rocks, hiking the trails, camping at Camp May and other campsites nearby and playing out in the beautiful surroundings of Los Alamos.
Never once did I consider carving my initials into a rock or into a tree. I was taught to respect nature—the rocks, the wildflowers Read More
New Mexico Fines Texas Oil Company Over $40 Million For Egregious Air Quality & Oil & Gas Act Violations
An unauthorized flare at Ameredev’s Nandina facility taken by AQB inspectors Dec. 31, 2019. Courtesy/NMED
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) Thursday announced separate, but significant enforcement actions against Ameredev II, LLC and Ameredev Operating, LLC (collectively “Ameredev”) – an Austin, Texas-based oil and gas production company – for egregious violations of state rules and permitting requirements.
NMED issued an Administrative Compliance Order (Order) to Ameredev Read More
Daily Postcard: Cholla Cactus Bloom Near Black Mesa
Daily Postcard: The cholla cactus are in bloom throughout the region including this pretty one viewed last Sunday afternoon near Black Mesa in the valley. Photo by Marc Bailey Read More
Reminder To Leave Fireworks At Home When Celebrating Fourth Of July On Santa Fe National Forest
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — The Fourth of July is a wonderful time to bring family and friends on an adventure to the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF).
If you plan to spend the Fourth of July weekend on the SFNF, please remember to leave the fireworks at home. They may be the staple of Fourth of July festivities, but fireworks and explosives are ALWAYS prohibited on national forests.
All SFNF offices will be closed Tuesday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day holiday, but fire personnel, law enforcement and recreation staff will be patrolling the forest over the long weekend. Offices will have Read More
State Forester McCarthy: Properly Trained Volunteers Are Critical To New Mexico Wildfire Suppression Efforts
By LAURA MCCARTHY
New Mexico State Forester
May 10, at approximately 4 p.m., a wildfire started near Las Tusas – some of the only green forest left standing after the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire last year.
Buffeted by winds from the southwest and fueled by timber, brush and grass, the fire traveled quickly through a populated rural community just a dozen miles north of Las Vegas. Approximately 470 structures were threatened, including primary homes, RVs, stables and other outbuildings; lives were at stake.
As people evacuated their homes, more than 100 volunteer firefighters rushed toward Read More
Bear Spotted Struggling In Tree At IHM On Canyon Road
A bear was spotted struggling in a tree early Thursday morning on the grounds of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church at 3700 Canyon Road. The bear appeared to have its rear paw stuck as it was trying to get down from the tree. Animal Control arrived on the scene to check on the bear, which had freed itself, climbed down from the tree and sauntered away. Courtesy photoBountiful Fruits & Veggies At Los Alamos Farmers Market
Scene from the Farmers Market Thursday morning at Ashley Pond Park. Because of the early rains this year, farmers are reaping bumper crops. Photo by Jim O’DonnellDaily Postcard: View Into Valles Caldera From Rim
Daily Postcard: Looking down into Valles Caldera National Preserve from a high-elevation grassland on the caldera rim. Photo by Caitlin Daly/NPS Read More
Forest Stewards Guild: Celebrate With One Less Spark
Forest Stewards Guild News:
SANTA FE — Every New Mexican knows the beginning of July may mark the start of monsoon season.
With monsoons, comes lightning, and not always with rain. As Fourth of July weekend approaches, remember fireworks are illegal on most public lands and always illegal on National Forest Land no matter what day of the year.
Let’s work together to reduce unwanted human-caused fires during this holiday weekend, especially when some natural wildfire starts could be around the corner!
This month’s Wildfire Preparedness Is Year-Round Message: Celebrate with One Less Spark! Read More
BLM Halts Proposal To Treat Grasshopper Infestation In Rio Arriba County After Scientific Environmental Analysis
BLM News:
SANTA FE — The Bureau of Land Management today announced a proposed project to curtail a grasshopper infestation in Rio Arriba County will not proceed.
The decision is based on a scientific environmental analysis review.
“Additional environmental analysis and outreach for this project is necessary, and we are dedicated to doing so in an open and transparent manner,” BLM’s Taos Field Manager Pamela Mathis said. “Due to the time needed to carry out additional analysis, the project cannot be achieved this season and will no longer take place. We will continue to work on this important
