Environment

Environment Department Reaches Settlement With Albuquerque Facility Over Hazardous Waste Violations

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 30, 2019
NMED News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and Advanced Chemical Treatment, Inc. reached a settlement to resolve alleged violations identified during a May 2019 inspection by NMED’s Hazardous Waste Bureau at a facility in Albuquerque.
 
The Advanced Chemical Treatment, Inc. facility at 6137 Edith Boulevard NE., stores hazardous wastes until proper disposal at a permitted facility outside of New Mexico is arranged.
 
The settlement includes a civil penalty of $360,285 for various violations of the state’s Hazardous Waste Act, Hazardous Waste
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Sipapu Makes History With Earliest Opening Thursday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 30, 2019
Courtesy/Sipapu
 
SKI News:
 
VADITO ― Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort is opening Thursday, Oct. 31 for its earliest opening day ever.
 
Cool temperatures at night and early season snow (including 8-inches for the month of October) allowed the resort to open the mountain more than three weeks ahead of schedule.
 
The Halloween opening marks the first time Sipapu has opened for skiing and snowboarding in the month of October and the 17th consecutive time it has been the first resort to open in New Mexico.
 
“We’ve had Nov. 22 in our sights for some time,” said John Paul Bradley,
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Daily Postcard: Bear Family Spotted At Bandelier

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 30, 2019

Daily Postcard: The young black bear that first began frequenting the developed area in Frijoles Canyon at Bandelier National Monument a few years ago is now grown and a mom with two cubs of her own. The park hopes she will teach her offspring the necessary wariness of humans that she learned only through several years of adverson techniques applied by diligent park rangers. Remember the survival of any wildlife, especially large wildlife like bears, in any park is largely dependent upon us, the park staff and the visitors. Never feed wildlife or leave food where animals can get it. The lives and Read More

Sen. Tom Udall & Rep. Alan Lowenthal Statement Ahead Of Beverage Companies Plastics Announcement

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 29, 2019

CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and U.S. Rep. Alan Lowenthal (D-Calif.) released the following joint statement ahead of an announcement from The Coca-Cola Company, Keurig Dr Pepper and PepsiCo about a new sustainability initiative.

Udall and Lowenthal are drafting major legislation, to be introduced this fall, to tackle the plastic waste crisis.

“The environmental and health crisis caused by plastic pollution has captured the attention of people across the globe – who see with their own eyes the buildup of plastic in our oceans, rivers, and landscapes. Read More

PEEC: Explore Geology & Volcanology Of Southwestern New Mexico Calderas Over Veteran’s Day Weekend

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 29, 2019
Join PEEC and Fraser and Cathy Goff for a three-day field trip to examine the geology and volcanology of southwestern New Mexico Nov. 9 in Truth or Consequences. Courtesy/PEEC
 
PEEC News:
 
Explore the geology and volcanology of southwestern New Mexico over Veteran’s Day weekend with the Pajarito Environmental Education Center and Fraser and Cathy Goff.
 
This exciting three-day tour will take participants from Truth or Consequences to Silver City to the Gila Cliff Dwellings to Glenwood.
 
The trip begins Saturday, Nov. 9 and ends Monday, Nov. 11 and is perfect for anyone
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Snow Scenes In Los Alamos & White Rock This Morning

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 28, 2019

Scene this morning on Central aveneu in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs

Scene this morning heading down the Main Hill Road. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs

Scene this morning as snow collects on a decorative pot along N.M. 4 in White Rock. Photo by Nancy Ann HibbsPottery Read More

Astronomy Dark Night At Spirio Soccer Field Nov. 2

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 28, 2019

Pajarito Astronomers News:

The Pajarito Astronomers will be holding its final County-Sponsored Dark Night of 2019 starting at 6 p.m. (sunset) Saturday, Nov. 2 at Spirio Soccer Field, Overlook Park in White Rock. 

Weather permitting, the public is invited to come out, wander among the telescopes and star gaze. The moon and the planets Mercury, Venus, Jupiter (with its moons), Saturn (and its rings), Neptune and Uranus will potentially be visible during the evening.

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NWS: Today’s High Near 40; Tonight’s Low Around 20

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 28, 2019

The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 40 with a 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing and tonight’s low around 20. Courtesy/NWS Read More

Fort Union Hosts Dark Sky Star Party Nov. 2

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 27, 2019
The Milky Way and a sky full of stars as seen above the adobe ruins at Fort Union National Monument. Photo by Harun Mehmedinovic
 
FUNM News:
 
WATROUS ― Join Fort Union National Monument, your backyard International Dark Sky Park, at 7 p.m. Nov. 2, for the first star party of the winter season.
 
Step out onto the high-prairie and immerse yourself in the stories and the starlight of a natural dark sky as rangers guide you through the remains of the old fort, and help you to identify distant stars and galaxies with the naked eye and telescope.
 
This program, weather permitting,
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NMG&F Votes To Rejoin Wolf Recovery Program

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 27, 2019
DW News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― The New Mexico State Game Commission has voted to rejoin the Mexican Gray Wolf Recovery Program including becoming a signatory to the Cooperating Agencies MOU and engaging in on the ground management activities.
 
The state game commission voted in 2011 to leave the program during a change in leadership at the state level.
 
Southwest Program Director Bryan Bird of Defenders of Wildlife issued this statement:
 
“We commend the Game Commission for its vote to recommit to saving the Mexican gray wolf. This severely endangered species needs the support
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Posts From The Road: Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 27, 2019
Grasslands and Badlands: A view from the scenic drive loop in the southern unit shows a combination of grasslands and badlands found throughout the park. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
 
Bison: A bison grazes in the southern unit of the park. Elk, bighorn sheep, deer and other wild animals can be seen at the park. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
 
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos
 
Theodore Roosevelt National Park is located in the Badlands of North Dakota, which are found in the southwest portion of the state.
 
The park is divided into three
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NWS: Today’s High Near 62; Tonight’s Low Around 35

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 27, 2019

The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 61 with sunny skies and a 20 percent chance of rain after midnight, mixing with snow after 3 a,m. Monday and a low arond 35. Courtesy/NWS

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