Tent Caterpillars Spotted Along Trail Near White Rock
Tent caterpillars are spotted Sunday on a bush along the trails just southwest of Pajarito Acres in White Rock.
Many bushes in that area are loaded with tent caterpillars. Photo by Robert Reedy Read More
NWS: Today’s High Near 72; Tonight’s Low Around 53
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 72 with sunny skies and tonight’s low around 53. Courtesy/NWS Read More
Daily Postcard: Kingcup Cactus Blooming On Trail
Daily Postcard: A Kingcup Cactus is spotted with its flowers opening up as the sunshine filters through the shade Monday morning along the Canyon Rim Trail in White Rock. Photo by Marc BaileyHailstones And Rain Pummel Area This Evening
Scene of hail falling on North Mesa early this evening. Photo by Delbert Romero/ladailypost.com
Large hailstones spotted early this evening falling on downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Rob Wilde
Stormy sky viewed early this evening from Smith’s Marketplace looking west. Photo by Anthony S. Clark Read More
LAFD Responds To Two Campfires Burning At Camp May
LAFD News:
Los Alamos County Deputy Chief Steve Dawald told the Los Alamos Daily Post that LAFD responded to two fire calls Saturday at Camp May.
The first call pertained to campfire left burning unattended.
The second call involved a campfire burning with day campers around it.
Dawald said that both fires were extinguished and the day campers at the second fire were notified that fires are not allowed at this time.
Fire danger is very high and Baseline Fire Restrictions went into effect May 8.
The following are NOT ALLOWED:
- Outdoor smoking in except designated areas.
- Use of fireworks is prohibited
NWS: Today’s High Near 64; Tonight’s Low Around 42
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 64 with a 30 percent chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms beginning about noon and tonight’s low around 42. Courtesy/NWS
Colorful Birds Lifting Spirits Around Los Alamos
Weekly Fishing Report: May 24
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports And Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
The coronavirus pandemic has New Mexico anglers posting questions all over the Internet and on Facebook looking for a place to wet a line and catch some fish.
This Memorial Day weekend some of the most popular waters remain closed, while others have just been recently opened after being closed for over a month.
The Weekly Fish and Stocking Report published by the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish no longer reports fishing conditions at specific waters throughout the state.
The last stocking report was on March 13 and none have been published Read More
Hummingbirds Lifting Spirits Around Los Alamos
A Hummingbird is lifting spirits all over Los Alamos Saturday as it sips sweet water from a local bird feeder refracting the forest in the back ground. Photo by Trisha Ancell
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NWS: Today’s High Near 72; Tonight’s Low Around 46
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 72 with mostly sunny skies and tonight’s low around 46. Courtesy/NWS Read More
Daily Postcard: Colorful Sunrise Silhouettes Trees
Daily Postcard: A colorful sunrise silhouettes various trees in its morning light Saturday in White Rock. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More
Garden Tour Postponed … Gardening Tips Remain Available
In early May bush bean seeds were planted, which germinated quickly as the weather has been so warm. Two pepper plants and a few radish seeds have been added Courtesy/LAMG
LAMG News:
The Master Gardeners of Los Alamos County are sad to announce that due to the Covid 19 precautions there will not be a Garden Tour in June as planned.
In the future, the membership will be deciding if a Tour will happen later this year or be delayed to another year. In the meantime, the Los Alamos Master Gardeners will be providing information on different gardening subjects to be locally publicized.
Information also will Read More
New Mexico Wildlife: Large Predator Awareness
NMGF News:
Every year, the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMGF) receives hundreds of calls regarding bears and other wildlife that have come a little too close for comfort.
The Department again cautions New Mexicans to stay bear aware.
Q&A: Living with bears
Bears are not there to bother you and get into your house, explains Department bear and cougar biologist Rick Winslow.
Read more HERE.
Far too often, conservation officers find situations where people could have prevented such incidents by taking some simple steps to ensure bears stay away:
- Do not leave pet food or food dishes
NWS: Today’s High Near 76; Tonight’s Low Around 51
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 76 with sunny skies and tonight’s low around 51. Courtesy/NWS
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s warm temperatures, low humidity, strong winds, and an unstable airmass will generate critical fire weather conditions over much of northern and eastern New Mexico. Courtesy/NWS Read More
Daily Postcard: Black Swallowtail Butterfly On Aster Street
Daily Postcard: A black swallowtail butterfly perches on flowers in a garden Friday on Aster Street. Photo by Joyce Wolff Read More
Animal Protection Voters Laws & Paws Event Goes Online
APV News:
What does a nonprofit organization do when a global pandemic prevents them from hosting their annual fundraiser in-person?
New Mexico’s only statewide legislative advocacy group dedicated to animal protection issues, Animal Protection Voters (APV), decided to pivot and host their second annual Laws & Paws event online.
Rather than the two-hour event held previously at APV’s Santa Fe office, the event now spans several weeks, culminating Friday, June 12, and anyone across the state can attend.
The event schedule includes highlights such as:
- Unveiling of a DIY signature
Ducklings Continue Lifting Spirits At Ashley Pond
Priscilla Lepsch spotted 14 ducklings Monday at Ashley Pond, which have been lifting spirits all over town. The mama duck is named Blue because of the blue on her wings. Only nine ducklings were in the pond Tuesday but some may have been hiding in the zebra grass. Blue takes her babies into hiding each night and they reappear each morning. Video: IMG_0633. Photo by Don Lepsch
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NMGF Reminds Public To Leave Young Wildlife Alone
Wildlife are starting to have their babies, such as this young elf calf … do not touch them. Courtesy/NMGF
NMGF News:
SANTA FE — Spring in New Mexico is an exciting time for wildlife. This is the time of year when most babies are born.
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish reminds the public to leave alone any deer or antelope fawns, elk calves, bear cubs or other wild animals they may find.
Most young-of-the-year wildlife that people discover are simply hiding while awaiting their parents’ return from foraging nearby. Removing these young animals can cost them their lives, warns Department Read More
Gray Hairstreak Butterflies Lifting Spirits In Los Alamos
A rare sighting of a Gray Hairstreak butterfly Thursday is lifting spirits all over Los Alamos. It is resting with its wings open on an American Vetch flower in the garden of a residence on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Selvi Viswanathan
This Gray Hairstreak butterfly spotted Thursday on Barranca Mesa with its wings closed showing off its hair streaks and eye catching orange spot. Photo by Selvi Viswanathan Read More
NWS: Today’s High Near 73; Tonight’s Low Around 48
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 73 with mostly sunny skies and tonight’s low around 48. Courtesy/NWS
