NMG&F Announce 50th Anniversary Of Hunter Training Act
The Hunter Training Act turned 50 this year. Courtesy/NMGF
NMG&F News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMG&F) announces the the state’s first mandatory hunter education law — the Hunter Training Act — turned 50 this year.
The act has served a major role in ensuring the safety of hunters and hunting activities since its inception.
The New Mexico State Legislature passed the Hunter Training Act in 1972. This act allowed the State Game Commission to adopt regulations requiring all hunters born after Jan. 1, 1958, to complete a hunter education course and possess a certificate Read More
Western Interstate Hydrogen Hub Concept Paper Receives Positive Recommendation
Cabinet Secretary James Kenney
NMED News:
SANTA FE — A regional hydrogen hub in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming is one step closer to reality after the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs program issued an “Encouraged” recommendation for the concept paper submitted by Western Interstate Hydrogen Hub (WISHH).
According to the DOE, reviewers only issued “Encouraged” recommendations to 33 of the 79 concept papers that were submitted earlier this fall.
WISHH members were notified of the recommendation Dec. 27. This follows a process in which reviewers independently Read More
Governor, Attorney General, Environment Secretary, Trustee Announce Settlement With Final Contractors In Gold King Mine Litigation
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas, Environment Secretary James Kenney, and Natural Resources Trustee Maggie Hart Stebbins Thursday announced a $5 million final settlement with Environmental Restoration, LLC and Weston Solutions, Inc. in the Gold King Mine litigation.
This marks the end of all litigation involving the State of New Mexico related to the 2015 Gold King Mine spill. In total, the state successfully fought for and won $48 million in settlements on behalf of New Mexicans, much of which will be reinvested into communities Read More
Ashley Pond Glitters With Holiday Lights Christmas Night
Daily Postcard: Ashley Pond glitters with holiday lights Christmas night. Photo by Connor Hoch/ladailypost.com Read More
Daily Postcard: American Robin Perches On Water Tray
Daily Postcard: An American Robin perches on the rim of a water tray early Thursday morning in the yard of a residence in White Rock. Photo by Nancy Ann HibbsOvernight Snow Melting Fast In Pajarito Acres
It’s warming up and the snow that fell overnight is melting fast in Pajarito Acres. Photo by Helen Ortega
Another view of the snow mostly melted today in Pajarito Acres. Photo by Helen Ortega Read More
Scenes From Snow Overnight Near Downtown Los Alamos
The scene this morning of snow that fell overnight around Los Alamos including here on Sage Loop near the downtown area. Photo by Clara Clark/ladailypost.com
The scene this morning of snow that fell overnight around Los Alamos including here on Sage Loop near the downtown area. Photo by Clara Clark/ladailypost.com
The scene this morning of snow that fell overnight around Los Alamos including here on Sage Loop near the downtown area. Photo by Clara Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Unsafe Ice Conditions Closes Monastery Lake To Fishing
NMG&F News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Game & Fish (NMG&F) has announced that Monastery Lake, near Pecos, is closed to fishing until further notice due to unsafe ice conditions.
Ice fishing is not allowed at the Benedictine Monastery Lake that is leased through the Department’s Open Gate program. A layer of ice has formed on the lake, prompting the closure.
The lake will reopen when there are sufficient open areas of water available to allow fishing from the bank.
Anglers can find good winter trout fishing in the Albuquerque area drains, at Tingley Beach and at other fishing waters throughout Read More
Daily Postcard: View From Perch At Overlook Park
Daily Postcard: Looking at New Mexico’s landscape Dec. 24 from the perch at Overlook Park, it is hard to believe that it is the winter season. However, in the distance, some snowcapped mountain peaks can be spotted. Photo by Connor Hoch/ladailypost.com Read More
Op/Ed: This Isn’t Politics … This Is About Our Health
Sen. Elizabeth Stefanics
By Sen. Elizabeth Stefanics & Rep. Elizabeth Thomson
New Mexico
The start of a new year is always special. This is when we remember laughter and celebrations and reflect on our struggles and times of sadness. What we love most about this time of year is thinking about what is possible next year.
As legislators with years of experience working to keep New Mexicans as healthy as possible, when we look ahead, we think of the opportunities this coming session to make New Mexico more resilient to climate changes and extreme weather and protect the health of the people of Read More
Heinrich Urges U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission To Address Indoor Air Pollutants Emitted By Gas Stoves
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), founder and co-chair of the Electrification Caucus, is urging the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to address the high level of dangerous indoor air pollutants emitted by gas stoves.
Reports have found that gas stoves, which are used by more than 40 million homes across the country, emit dangerous air pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide (NO2), carbon monoxide (CO), and fine particulate matter (PM2.5). Without adequate ventilation, this can cause serious health risks and raise Read More
Purgatory Welcomes 2023 With Deep Snow
Courtesy/Purgatory
PURGATORY News:
Purgatory Resort received more than a foot of snow as of this morning, and a week-long storm track could bring an additional 38 inches over the next five days.
Lift 8 and more trails opened today, putting the mountain on track to be fully open in time for the holiday weekend.
Purgatory Resort is the ideal place to ring in the new year after a long powder day of skiing or snowboarding, with excellent snow conditions and a variety of exciting holiday and on-mountain activities. Revel in the snowy San Juan mountains, get merry on the slopes, and watch the torchlight Read More
County: Public Skating At Ice Rink Canceled Today
COUNTY News:
Due to warmer than usual weather and rain this morning, the Los Alamos County Ice Rink will be canceling today’s public skate session, that was to be held 3-6:45 p.m., in order to preserve the ice for the Los Alamos Hockey Association Winter Classic Hockey Tournament, Dec. 27-30, which will host games with regional and out-of-state leagues, based on hockey official’s safety advisory, early in the mornings and in the evenings, when the ice is at its hardest.
Los Alamos County Ice Rink staff ask that patrons view the Los Alamos County Ice Rink webpage, the Los Alamos County Community Read More
UCR: Decoding Secret Language Of Photosynthesis
Basic inputs and outputs of the photosynthesis process. Courtesy/US Riverside
UCR News:
For decades, scientists have been stumped by the signals plants send themselves to initiate photosynthesis, the process of turning sunlight into sugars. University of Cailfornia at Riverside (UCR) researchers have now decoded those previously opaque signals.
For half a century botanists have known that the command center of a plant cell, the nucleus, sends instructions to other parts of the cell, compelling them to move forward with photosynthesis. These instructions come in the form of proteins, Read More
NNSA To Conduct Aerial Radiation Assessment Survey Over Las Vegas Strip Dec. 29 & 31
View from inside the low-altitude helicopter that will be flying over the Las Vegas Strip Thursday, Dec. 29 and Saturday, Dec. 31 in preparation for the city’s New Year’s Eve celebrations. Screenshot/LADP
A low-altitude helicopter that will be flying over the Las Vegas Strip Thursday, Dec. 29 and Saturday, Dec. 31 in preparation for the city’s New Year’s Eve celebrations. Screenshot/LADP
NNSA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) will conduct low-altitude helicopter flights over the Las Vegas Strip Thursday, Dec. 29 Read More
NMED Announces Funding Opportunity And Workshop For Diesel Emission Reduction Projects
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has announced an opportunity for grant funding through the New Mexico Clean Diesel Program, funded through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA).
NMED invites universities, private organizations, non-profit organizations, businesses, and any county, city, local or tribal government in New Mexico to submit applications for this program. Approximately $1,306,463 in funding is available through this grant opportunity.
Applications for this funding period will be accepted Read More
New Mexico Environment Department Releases Quarterly Performance Report Highlighting Accomplishments, Resource Challenges
NMED Cabinet Secretary James Kenney
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) released the first-quarter update of its fiscal year 2023 (FY23) performance assessment report that offers the public, stakeholders, and legislators the opportunity to track the department’s progress in protecting public health and the environment.
The report also provides insights on budget and staffing challenges impacting performance.
Accomplishments highlighted in the report include NMED’s role in this year’s wildfire response, including providing guidance to acequias Read More
Notification Of Class 1 Permit Modification Added To LANL Electronic Reading Room
LANL News:
Per regulatory requirements, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) announces new documents have been added to the LANL Electronic Reading Room.
The document(s) have been submitted to fulfill one or more requirements of the Los Alamos National Laboratory:
Members of the public may view these documents and many others at LANL’s Electronic Public Reading Room. Read More
Daily Postcard: Pastel Sunrise Over Sangre De Cristos
Daily Postcard: A subtle pink and purple sunrise spotted around 7 a.m. Tuesday over the Sangre de Cristo Mountains viewed from White Rock. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More
AGU: These Freeze-Drying Algae Can Awaken From Cryostasis, Could Help Spaceflights Go Farther
The green algal species Hazenia broadyi was isolated from lakes on Antarctica’s James Ross Island. The cultures of freeze-drying algae from the McMurdo Dry Valleys are dominated by a species that is most closely related to Hazenia species. Courtesy/Linda Nedbalová
AGU News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Antarctica’s McMurdo Dry Valleys contain some of Earth’s coldest and driest deserts. The environment there is so extreme that the Dry Valleys have been used as Mars analogs to test prototype equipment for future Mars exploration.
To survive these harsh conditions, layers of algae and bacteria in the Read More
