Bluebirds Lifting Spirits Around Los Alamos
Bluebirds frolic in cool water this morning at a residence in White Rock while lifting spirits around Los Alamos. Photo by Charlotte McGinnis Avens Read More
Overuse; Abuse May Force Closure Of Rio En Medio Trail
Rio en Medio parking violations issued through May 27. Courtesy/SFNF
The scene of Rio en Medio Trail Head vehicle congestion. Courtesy/SFNF
Trail visitors disregarding trail parking prohibitions. Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
SANTA FE – Like many other areas on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF), the 6.7-mile Rio en Medio Trail #163 about 14 miles north of downtown Santa Fe has surged in popularity as people seek relief from quarantine by taking to the woods.
The problem is that access to the trailhead is a single-lane county road that crosses private property, and parking is very limited.
And Read More
Tales Of Our Times: Ideas Are The Victims Of Political Campaigns
Tales Of Our Times
By JOHN BARTLIT
New Mexico Citizens
for Clean Air & Water
Ideas Are The Victims Of Political Campaigns
Entrepreneurs, scientists, and technologists treasure ideas and innovation as the lifeblood of prosperity. The best of music creators, designers, and football coaches poke everywhere to find a ray of new light to combine with the tried and true. Creative companies know that ideas are squelched or sparked by factors as humdrum as the work environment, so they work to create new and better work forums.
Meanwhile the political system does its best to kill all ideas. We Read More
Acorn The Bunny Practices Social Distancing
This is Acorn demonstrating proper social distancing from a baby wild bunny who came calling Thursday in the yard of a residence in Los Alamos. Photo by Kathy Nebel Read More
NWS: Today’s High Near 80; Tonight’s Low Around 58
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 80 with a 30 percent chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3 p.m. and tonight’s low around 58. Courtesy/NWS
Daily Postcard: Purple Clematis Bloom On Aster Street
Daily Postcard; Purple clematis bloom Thursday on Aster Street in White Rock. Photo by Shari Mills Read More
NWS: Today’s High Near 76; Tonight’s Low Around 56
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 76 with a 40 percent chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms and tonight’s low around 56. Courtesy/NWS Read More
Daily Postcard: Rose Bush Blooms After 30-Year Hiatus
Daily Postcard: A rose bush planted in the front yard of a residence in downtown Los Alamos is blooming for the first time in 30 years. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com Read More
American Red Cross Issues Heat Safety Message
ARC News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Chapter of the American Red Cross would like to offer the following heat safety messaging.
In recent years, excessive heat has caused more deaths than all other weather events.
- Hot cars can be deadly. Never leave children or pets in your vehicle — even for a minute. The inside temperature of the car can quickly reach 120 degrees.
- Check on family, friends, and neighbors who have no air conditioning, spend much of their time alone, or are likely to be affected by the heat.
- If someone doesn’t have air conditioning, they should seek relief from the heat — especially
Meet Farm Animals From Los Luceros Historic Site At PEEC’s First Virtual Summer Family Evening Wednesday June 3
Join PEEC for its first Summer Family Evening of the year. This virtual event features Los Luceros Historic Site and its farm animals, including Natilla and Biscochito, the youngest lambs at the site. The live stream is 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 3 and registration is required. Del Norte Credit Union is sponsoring this event and all of PEEC’s Summer Family Evenings in 2020. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The community is invited to join the Pajarito Environmental Education Center for its first virtual Summer Family Evening of the year at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 3.
Los Luceros Historic Site’s Instructional Read More
Chipmunks Lifting Spirits Around Los Alamos
Two chipmunks are spotted Tuesday lifting spirits around Los Alamos and here in Quemazon. Photo by Trisha Ancell Read More
New Mexico Fishing Report For May 27, 2020
NMGF News:
In this time of change, the Department would like to encourage anglers to stay home, mend equipment and prepare for the upcoming fishing season.
In the weekly fishing report, provided by Dustin Berg of Go Unlimited (supporting disabled anglers) and the Department of Game and Fish, we will be sharing tips and tricks to help you be ready to go on future adventures. Each week we will feature some different flies, lures, activities or cooking recipes that can be done at home.
In this week’s report, we will discuss how easy it is to become an angler, and the joy, and responsibility, that Read More
Moth Infestation Underway In Los Alamos County
Residents are asking why so many moths have descended on the area, what’s causing this infestation and when will it end? Here is an example of a swarm of moths clinging to the window of a residence on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Zena Thomas Read More
SFNF Issues Closure Order For Forest Road 10
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) has issued a closure order for an 11-mile segment of Forest Road (FR) 10 to protect public health and safety while crews replace 24 culverts and resurface the road.
The closure order will be in effect until July 31 unless it is rescinded earlier.
The restricted area on FR 10 begins at the gate adjacent to the Paliza Group Campground and extends north approximately 11 miles to the gate at the boundary of the Sierra Los Pinos subdivision.
Federal, state and local officers, members of an organized rescue team or firefighting force, and any others Read More
Prickly Pear Cactus Flowers Lifting Spirits In Los Alamos
Prickly Pear Cactus flowers are lifting spirits in Los Alamos and on the Canyon Rim Trail. Photo by Terry Goldman
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NWS: Today’s High Near 78; Tonight’s Low Around 56
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 78 with a 20 percent chance of rain showers and thunderstorms after noon and tonight’s low around 56. Courtesy/NWS Read More
Daily Postcard: Rainbow Spotted In White Rock Sky
Out And About With Homer At Ashley Pond Park
Dr. Nancy Savoia, DC is out and about on her lunch break today visiting with Homer the goose at Ashley Pond Park. Both she and Homer are keeping an eye on a nearby puppy that earlier exhibited a suspicious interest in Homer. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Environment Department Suspends Food Service Permits For Two Restaurants Operating In Violation Of State Law
NMED Cabinet Secretary James Kenney
NMED News:
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) suspended food permits from two restaurants that opened for dine-in service in violation of the Food Service and Sanitation Act.
Jalisco Cafe in Silver City and Anaheim Jacks in Ruidoso were served notifications of the suspensions by NMED Friday.
Dine-in service is prohibited under the state’s public health order.
“When any business presents an imminent risk to public health or the environment, the Department will not hesitate to use all of its authorities to protect New Mexicans,” NMED Cabinet Read More
Deer Enjoy New Bedding Thanks To Los Alamos Fire Department Wildland Management Efforts
