Posts From The Road: Texas Roadside Wildflowers
Variety: Several species and colors of wildflowers grace a field just off of a county road near Gonzales, Texas in early April. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Field of Color: A field of yellow Black-eyed Susan and red Indian paintbrush fill a roadside field near Buchanan Lake in the Texas Hill Country. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos
Nothing says spring like a warm sunny day and a field of colorful wildflowers. Spring in the Rocky Mountain region seem to never want to lose its grip on the cold, snowy, and windy days remaining from winter Read More
Scenic America Launches Website, Visual Brand Identity
Scenic America News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Scenic America, the only national nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and protecting America’s scenic beauty, is proud to announce the launch of its new website, scenic.org.
Visitors will also notice a revamped logo, as part of a larger effort to redesign the organization’s visual brand identity.
The new website focuses on the main principles of the organization’s mission and objectives, features large and attractive visuals of America’s most scenic views, and assists users in locating, learning about, and accessing America’s scenic Read More
Santa Fe National Forest Fuelwood Permits Available Beginning Monday At Select Locations
Hermit’s Peak – Calf Canyon Fuelwood Map. Courtesy/SFNF
Pecos – Las Vegas Ranger District Dead and Down Fuelwood Map. Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) will begin selling non-refundable personal use fuelwood permits at 8 a.m. Monday, April 17 at the SFNF Headquarters and the Pecos and Las Vegas District Offices.
Free use dead and down permits within the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon fire footprint are available for the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District. Forest wide dead and down permits are available at the Coyote, Cuba, Española, and Jemez District Read More
Cornell Lab Of Ornithology Presents The Hidden Life Of The Common Nighthawk April 19
Common Nighthawk. Photo by Alex Lamoreaux/Macaulay Library
Cornell Lab of Ornithology News:
Join a conversation with author and researcher Gretchen Newberry 7-8 p.m. (EST) Wednesday, April 19 as she shares a peek into the hidden world of the Common Nighthawk.
Neither a hawk, nor even nocturnal, this unusual bird is most active at dawn and dusk. It eats insects on the wing with its cavernous mouth agape, and nests on bare ground and rooftops in both urban and rural areas.
Newberry will share her research journey and conservation strategies for this poorly-understood species whose populations—like Read More
Daily Postcard: Milky Way Over White Rock Canyon
Daily Postcard: View of the Milky Way over White Rock Canyon showing the light from Santa Fe early this morning, shot from White Rock Canyon. Photo by Tyler Slocum Read More
PEEC: Discover Role Of Prescribed Fire In Forest Mgmt.
Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
PEEC is hosting an informative presentation on forest and fire ecology in Northern New Mexico with Program Manager Gabe Kohler of the Forest Stewards Guild Southwest Office.
This talk titled “Using Fire as a Tool: Forest and Fire Resilience in Northern New Mexico”, taking place 7 p.m. Thursday, April 20, will provide participants with a foundational understanding of forest and fire ecology, the historical role of fire in dry forest systems, and outlook on the use of prescribed and wildland fire in the coming years.
Kohler has a passion for the human dimensions of natural Read More
Daily Postcard: Rainbow Spotted Over Jemez Mountains
Daily Postcard: A faint rainbow shines over the mountains recently for just a few minutes. Photo by Kathryn Willcutt Read More
Los Alamos National Laboratory Celebrating 80 Years Of Science, Innovation And Discovery Entire Month Of April
Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) has designated the entire month of April for its 80th birthday bash.
The public is invited to take part in the celebration by attending a talk by historian Madeline Whitacre from the Lab’s National Security Research Center, where she’ll discuss the facts, photos and stories from the Lab’s origins, on April 17, 5:30 – 7 p.m. at ProjectY in Los Alamos.
Video gives a peek at rare footage
Additionally, you can see rare footage of the Laboratory’s history in this video, where Senior Historian Alan Carr narrates the story of the Lab from Read More
2022 Sandia Wetland Performance Report 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, visit the LANL electronic public reading room:
- Submittal of the 2022 Sandia Wetland Performance Report
- Submittal of the 2022 Sandia Wetland Performance Report (Link)
- AppD-Submittal of the 2022 Sandia Wetland Performance
EMNRD Issues Waste Rule Notices Of Violation At 10 Facilities With Prolonged Venting And Flaring In New Mexico
EMNRD News:
SANTA FE — The Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department’s (EMNRD) Oil Conservation Division (“OCD”) has issued notices of violation (NOVs) and associated administrative civil penalties to six operators for violations of the OCD’s Waste Rule at 10 facilities in New Mexico.
The operators subject to these NOVs are:
- Avant Operating LLC (Avant);
- Permian Resources Operating, LLC (formerly, Centennial Resources Production LLC) (Permian);
- Colgate Operating LLC (Colgate);
- Franklin Mountain Energy LLC (Franklin);
- Frontier Field Services LLC (Frontier); and
Daily Postcard: Lenticular Cloud Floats Over White Rock
Daily Postcard: A lenticular cloud is spotted Thursday floating over White Rock. Photo by Dave Lannen Read More
Flood Conditions Affecting Village Of Jemez Springs
Google Earth map depicting the Jemez District flood warning area. Courtesy/weather.gov/safety/flood
USDA News:
Due to flooding caused by spring snow melt, the Jemez District is experiencing hazardous road conditions and closures.
The Village of Jemez notified the Jemez Ranger District Wednesday, that flooding reached the Wastewater Treatment Plant, causing overflow into the Jemez River.
The Forest Service is in the process of installing signage discouraging fishing and drinking at all points south of the wastewater treatment plant.
Southern Recreation Areas, including the Vista Read More
NNSA To Conduct Aerial Radiation Assessment Survey Over Boston Marathon Race Route April 14-17
NNSA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) will conduct low-altitude helicopter flights over downtown Boston and the Boston Marathon race route Friday, April 14, through Monday, April 17, in preparation for the 127th Boston Marathon on Monday, April 17. (The flight schedule is subject to change based on weather conditions.)
NNSA’s Nuclear Emergency Support Team (NEST) aircraft will measure expected background radiation as part of standard preparations to protect public health and safety on the day of an event.
The Read More
Daily Postcard: Sunrise Decorates Sky Over White Rock
Daily Postcard: Sunrise decorates the sky early this morning over White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
St. John’s College Santa Fe Goes 100% Solar
New solar installation to be unveiled on Earth Day April 22 at St. John’s College. Photo by Kevin Lange
SANTA FE — St. John’s College President Mark Roosevelt will cut the ribbon on a new grid-tied solar installation at noon Saturday, April 22. The installation will generate 100% of the campus’s electricity and includes 1,670 solar panels and 20 electric vehicle charging stations for use by the St. John’s community.
“At St. John’s College, we are proud to be moving forward on multiple fronts The implementation of these sustainable solutions ensures that our campus facilities and student offerings Read More
Earth Day Festivities At Los Alamos Nature Center April 22
Fun and entertainment for all ages will be available at PEEC’s Earth Day Festival 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22 at Los Alamos Nature Center at 2600 Canyon Road! Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center’s (PEEC’s) signature event, the annual Earth Day Festival, is happening 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22 at Los Alamos Nature Center.
Throughout the day, guests can visit a variety of local, regional and state booths with all kinds of activities and information to celebrate Earth Day. Recycle Man will provide interactive entertainment at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Read More
Cornell Lab Of Ornithology: New Study Shows Migratory Birds Can Partially Offset Climate Change
Spring migration routes for American Redstarts wintering in Jamaica via Motus Wildlife Tracking System. Courtesy/Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Cornell Lab of Ornithology News:
ITHACA, N.Y. — Deteriorating habitat conditions caused by climate change are wreaking havoc with the timing of bird migration.
A new study demonstrates that birds can partially compensate for these changes by delaying the start of spring migration and completing the journey faster. But the strategy comes with a cost—a decline in overall survival. The findings by researchers from Cornell University, the University Read More
NMED: Western Interstate Hydrogen Hub LLC Applies For $1.25 Billion Grant From U.S. Department Of Energy
NMED News:
SANTA FE—New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has announced that Western Interstate Hydrogen Hub LLC (WIH2) submitted an application last week for a $1.25 billion grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to advance the hydrogen economy in New Mexico, Colorado, Utah and Wyoming.
The submission is in response to the DOE’s Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs (H2Hubs) Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) to establish infrastructure-based hydrogen economies across America. WIH2’s H2Hub proposal identifies eight projects across the four states, with at least one project Read More
Daily Postcard: Aspen Catlins Sparkle In Morning Sun
Daily Postcard: The morning sun puts a sparkle on the Aspen Catlins budding at a residence Tuesday in White Rock. In February, March and April Aspen and Poplar catkins start to appear. These trees have male and female catkins on different trees. Male catkins release pollen and female catkins produce the white fluffy seeds that carpet the ground in April and May. Source: Tree Guide UK. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs
The morning sun illuminates Aspen Catlins at a residence Tuesday in White Rock. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: April 11, 2023
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports And Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
Whirling disease has been detected among rainbow trout at the Rock Lake Fish Hatchery. The State Game and Fish Department will euthanize 70,000 rainbow trout to control and prevent the spread of the disease.
The resulting shortage of fish for stocking should be temporary. In the past, whirling disease has been detected at the Department’s Los Ojos Fish Hatchery and Lisboa Springs Fish Hatchery. In both cases, fish were euthanized and the hatcheries closed and cleansed of the disease.
The spring wild turkey hunting season will begin statewide Read More
