Heinrich Delivers Speech On Great American Outdoors Act
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) delivered a speech Tuesday on the Senate Floor in support of the bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act.
The Senate voted overwhelmingly Monday 80-17 to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to consideration of the bill—a major step forward in it becoming law.
VIDEO: Heinrich Delivers Speech On Great American Outdoors Act [DOWNLOAD HD LINK HERE]
“We can all understand why investing in restoring and expanding opportunities in our parks and public lands has to be a part of our national recovery. These are the places where Read More
Snyder: 1942 Wind Storm Recalled By Ranch School Students
By SHARON SNYDER
Los Alamos Historical Society
SPRING! The season of lawn’s greening, flowers blooming, and — WIND!
A year ago this past March our area experienced high winds that felled large trees and blocked roadways in the Jemez, prompting danger warnings. As many as 100 trees were brought down in forested areas between the back gate and the Valles Caldera.
Most of us had never seen that kind of wind damage in the region of Los Alamos, but it wasn’t the first time that such a weather event has happened here.
On April 23, 1942, the Pajarito Plateau region saw extensive damage to buildings as well Read More
NWS: Today’s High Near 80; Tonight’s Low Around 56
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 80 with a 30 percent chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon and tonight’s low around 56. Courtesy/NWS
The National Weather Service forecasts the probability of precipitation today across the state. Courtesy/NWS Read More
Daily Postcard: Stone-Faced Alien Spotted On Trail
Daily Postcard: Yellow stoned-faced alien spotted along a trail recently in Los Alamos. Photo by Yvonne Keller Read More
New Mexico Game And Fish Expands Black Bear Population Estimate Survey Into Gila National Forest
Bear hair snares stretched across an area with bait in the middle are part of a population study. Courtesy/NMGF
NMGF News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Game and Fish has announced that during the summer of 2020, Department biologists and conservation officers will be starting a two-year black bear population estimate study using hair snares in the Gila National Forest.
Bear hair snares are a modern study technique designed to collect DNA and allow biologists to identify the number of bears in an area. Starting in early June, Department biologists and conservation officers will set up the hair snares Read More
Amateur Naturalist: The Annual Arrival Of Moths
Tent Caterpillars outside their tent in aspen tree. Note the partially eaten leaves. Photo by Amy Reeves
Tent caterpillars are covered with hair-like spines, unlike the caterpillars of miller moths. Photo by William Ciesla
By Robert Dryja
Los Alamos
Spring is moving along and summer is arriving. Plants started to grow leaves and flowers a few weeks ago in response to a combination temperature, length of day, and the passing of individual days. Remarkably, plants can sense a day by day cycle of day time light and night time darkness.
Plants also have been growing their seeds according to either Read More
NWS: Today’s High Near 79; Tonight’s Low Around 55
The National Weather Service forecasts the probability of precipitation today around the state. Courtesy/NWSDaily Postcard: Gray Fox Visits Pajarito Acres Home
A gray fox stops by a residence to sip water Friday in Pajarito Acres in White Rock. Gray foxes may be distinguished from coyotes not only by their smaller size (5-12 pounds), but by a distinct black stripe down the top of the tail. They are quiet, nocturnal and solitary for most of the year. Photo by Richard Henderson Read More
New Mexico Fishing Report For June 12
Ben and Kathy Newton from Logan own Ute Lake Fish N Fun bait shop. Courtesy photo
NMGF News:
In this time of change, the Department would like to encourage anglers to continue COVID safe practices; it is a great time to mend equipment, stock tackle boxes and prepare for upcoming fishing trips.
In the weekly fishing report, provided by Dustin Berg of Go Unlimited (supporting disabled anglers) and the Department of Game and Fish, we will continue to share tips and tricks to help you be ready and to safely go on your next adventure.
Check out the latest stocking report.
In this week’s fishing report, Read More
Large And Small Roses Lifting Spirits Around Los Alamos
Roses are lifting spirits all over Los Alamos including this grouping of large and small roses blooming in a garden Wednesday afternoon on Grand Canyon in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Dogs Welcome On SFNF But Owners Have Responsibilities
Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
SANTA FEM – With many more visitors than usual taking advantage of recreation opportunities on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF), it’s a good time to remind everyone that dogs are always welcome, but owners are responsible for the safety of their pets and other visitors.
A recent incident on a trail near the Santa Fe ski basin where “two curious and bold terriers” off leash encountered two dogs on leash caused an unpleasant confrontation between the dog owners.
Fortunately, neither humans nor animals were injured but tension was definitely high.
With campgrounds Read More
Newsweek Named ‘Top 100 Thinker Of Our Time’ SavantX CEO Ed Heinbockel Brings Research Center To Santa Fe
SavantX Inc. has chosen Santa Fe for its corporate research headquarters.Courtesy/EDD
BUSINESS News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico Economic Development Department Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes announced today that a company at the leading edge of quantum computing is relocating some operations to Santa Fe and plans to hire more than 100 employees.
SavantX CEO Ed Heinbockel
After considering locations in Utah, Idaho, Oregon and California, SavantX Inc. has chosen Santa Fe for its corporate research headquarters. The operations, sales and customer support arms of the business will remain Read More
Scenes From Los Alamos Farmers Market June 11, 2020
Scene from Los Alamos Farmers Market Thursday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
Scene from Los Alamos Farmers Market Thursday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
Scene from Los Alamos Farmers Market Thursday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Farmers Market News:
Thursday markets take place 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through October at Ashley Pond Park.
Saturday markets are 8 a.m. to noon at the Justice Center parking lot and run through September.
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, extra precautions Read More
NWS: Today’s High Near 83; Tonight’s Low Around 55
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 83 with a 50 percent chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms and tonight’s low around 55. Courtesy/NWS
Daily Postcard: Painted Stones Discovered On Trails
Daily Postcard: Painted stones sharing words of encouragement began appearing during the COVID-19 worldwide pandemic along trails throughout Los Alamos and White Rock. Photo by Yvonne Keller 
A strawberry is created out of a stone along a trail in Los Alamos. Photo by Yvonne KellerNWS: Today’s High Near 82; Tonight’s Low Around 57
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 82 with a chance of isolated thunderstorms after 4 p.m. and tonight’s low around 57. Courtesy/NWS Read More
Daily Postcard: Coralroot Orchid On Pajarito Mountain
Daily Postcard: A spotted Coralroot Orchid discovered early Tuesday evening on Pajarito Mountain. Photo by Gretchen Mills
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New Mexico Game And Fish Relocate Bear And Three Cubs
NMGF conservation officers captured a female bear with three cubs Tuesday near Los Pueblos and successfully relocate them to western New Mexico. Courtesy photo
NMGF News:
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish conservation officers captured a female bear with three cubs found roaming Tuesday near Los Pueblos in Los Alamos and successfully relocated them to western New Mexico.
A concerned resident called the Department last week about the bears raiding neighborhood dumpsters. Seven conservation officers worked around the clock over several days to ensure the capture and safe relocation Read More
State Land Office Hearing On Rule Change Allowing Temporary Shut-In Of Oil Wells 1 P.M. Friday, June 12
State Land Office News:
SANTA FE – In April, the New Mexico State Land Office finalized emergency rulemaking to allow oil and gas lessees to temporarily stop production of oil wells for at least 30 days.
Friday, June 12, a second virtual hearing will take place at 1 p.m. to consider longer-term relief through a rule that would be in effect for up to one year.
Shut-ins have been deemed necessary by the State Land Office based on plunging oil prices and storage capacity challenges, including the first-ever negative value of oil seen in the U.S. Prices began to drop in February as a result of a contentious Read More
Capulin Volcano National Monument To Reopen
Visitor access increasing June 15 at Capulin Volcano National Monument. Courtesy/NPS
CVNM News:
CAPULIN – Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Capulin Volcano National Monument (CVNM) is increasing recreational access.
The National Park Service (NPS) is working servicewide with federal, state and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased approach to increase access on a park-by-park basis.
Beginning June 15, Capulin Volcano National Read More
