Environment

Game & Fish: Leftover Licenses Go On Sale June 26

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 7, 2019
NMDG&F News:
 
SANTA FE ― Hunting licenses for 763 deer, 85 youth-only pronghorn and four mobility-impaired-only elk that were not allocated during the annual 2019-2020 big-game draw will go on sale at 10 a.m. MDT June 26, only on the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish website.
 
New Mexico residents will get first shot at the licenses for the first 24 hours of the first-come, first-served sale. The sale will be opened to everyone, regardless of residency, at 10 a.m. June 27.
 
Important note for youth hunters: Because these are leftover draw licenses, purchasing a leftover
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Amateur Naturalist: What Is Happening To The Birds In The High Forest?

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 7, 2019
The Steller jay is the most commonly seen and nests in the high forest habitat. Photo by Bob Walker
 
By ROBERT DRYJA
Los Alamos
 
Los Alamos County can be divided into various kinds of ecological habitats. One approach has divided the county into habitats based on the predominant kinds of tree growing in them.
 
Different species of birds in turn prefer a particular kind of habitat for breeding. We had previously considered birds that breed in the juniper/pinon habitat toward the Rio Grande and other birds that prefer the ponderosa forest habitat further up the mountains. We also
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Secretary Bernhardt Proposes Increasing Public Access To Hunting; Fishing On 1.4 Million Acres Nationwide

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 6, 2019
David Bernhardt
 
DOI News:
 
OAK HARBOR ― Furthering the Trump Administration’s efforts to increase access to public lands, U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt announced from Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge a proposal for new or expanded hunting and fishing opportunities at 74 national wildlife refuges and 15 national fish hatcheries managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) across more than 1.4 million acres.
 
“President Trump is committed to expanding public access on public lands, and this proposal is executing on that directive by opening
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Forest Stewards Youth Corps Summer Kick-Off

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 6, 2019
FSG News:
 
SANTA FE ― The Forest Stewards Guild’s Forest Stewards Youth Corps (FSYC) summer program has kicked off the 2019 field season with a crew member training.
 
Twenty FSYC crew members ages, 16 to 19, attended the three-day training that ends today at Hyde Memorial State Park near Santa Fe. The four crews will then spend the following 8-weeks working on U.S Forest Service (USFS) lands and learning from USFS specialists.
 
The FSYC program is a summer work-earn-learn program for young women and men to help restore New Mexico’s forests and watersheds. Over the summer, program
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State Tourism Department Announces Recipients Of New Mexico Clean & Beautiful Grant Program For FY20

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 6, 2019
NMTD News:
 
SANTA FE ― Los Alamos County is among the FY20 New Mexico Clean & Beautiful Partners announced Wednesday by the New Mexico Tourism Department (NMTD).
 
Overall, local governments throughout New Mexico are set to leverage nearly $650,000 to develop and sustain programs that curb litter, reduce blight, and support beautification, recycling and education initiatives.
 
“We’re incredibly grateful for all of our forests, trails, public lands, parks and open spaces here in New Mexico, and we take great pride in preserving those resources,” Tourism Cabinet Secretary
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NWS: Today’s High Near 73; Tonight’s Low Around 52

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 6, 2019

The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 73 with sunny skies and tonight’s low around 52 with a 20 percent chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms before 9 p.m. Courtesy/NWS

This National Weather Service map indicates the chances of precipitation across the state with the greatest threat for showers and thunderstorms in the northern mountains and northeast plains. Virga or sprinkles are possible over west central and central New Mexico. This activity may produce locally gusty winds. Courtesy/NWS Read More

Be Cool: Tips To Help Beat The Heat And Have A Safe And Healthy Summer

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 5, 2019

Sharon Radcliffe

LAMC News:

With summer in full swing, many of us are taking full advantage of this fun time of year, whether it’s hitting the road for a family vacation, getting out on the water, organizing pick-up games in the park or taking an early evening neighborhood stroll.

However you choose to enjoy this season, following some key safety tips can help you ensure that this summer is a safe and healthy one.

Heat Safety

Did you know that heat is the number one weather-related killer in the U.S.?

“It’s essential that we stay heat smart,” said Los Alamos Medical Center Chief Nursing Officer Sharon Read More

Rescued Hiker: I’ll Never Forget First Responders Care

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 5, 2019
Los Alamos first responders rescue local hiker Dwight Klotz Thursday, May 23 by hoisting him on the back of one of the responders up from the floor of the lower waterfall about six miles from White Rock. Courtesy/Dwight Klotz
 
By DWIGHT KLOTZ
Los Alamos

I was recently the subject of a rescue from a canyon not too far from the Bandelier National Park area, specifically on State Road 4 about six miles south of White Rock. 

I have searched for a way to let the rescue teams, police, 911, helicopter and private plane that passed over on that night know that I very much appreciated their professional Read More

Heinrich Questions Officials On Energy Storage During Energy And Natural Resources Committee Hearing

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 5, 2019
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― During an Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) questioned witnesses on the opportunities for expanding the deployment of grid-scale energy storage in the United States.
 
 
“Increasing energy storage for renewable resources, like wind and solar, opens the door for New Mexicans to have access to a power grid that is more resilient, reliable, cost-effective, and available during emergencies,”
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Oak Ridge Transforming Former Uranium Enrichment Area For Development

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 5, 2019
Oak Ridge crews began removing trailers and tearing up a 6.5-acre slab and asphalt at the Building K-29 site in October 2018. Courtesy photo
 
A view of the Building K-29 demolition site as the teardown was nearly finished in 2006. The building was surrounded by Building K-27, the K-731 Switch House, and the Poplar Creek facilities, which are now cleared away. Courtesy photo
 
OREM News:
 
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. ― The Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management (OREM) and its contractor UCOR recently removed the Building K-29 slab, a significant step in the cleanup and transformation
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NWS: Today’s High Near 64; Tonight’s Low Around 47

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 5, 2019

The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 64 with a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after noon. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Tonight’s low around 47 with a 40 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms. Courtesy/NWS Read More

Daily Postcard: Double Rainbow Over Big Enchilada

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 5, 2019

Daily Postcard: At the Big Enchilada climbing area in White Rock, a double rainbow emerged to reward the climbers who waited out the rain at Thursday’s top-roping session scheduled by the Los Alamos Mountaineers. Photo by John Gustafson Read More

PEEC: Explore New Mexico’s Wetlands 7 P.M. Today

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 4, 2019
Learn about New Mexico’s wetlands and the wetlands mapping project at 7 p.m. today at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC
 
PEEC News:
 
Learn about New Mexico’s wetlands at 7 p.m. today, June 4 at the Los Alamos Nature Center.
 
Emile Sawyer from the Wetlands Program at the New Mexico Environment Department will introduce the audience to the state’s wetlands and provide an overview of the process of mapping and characterizing local wetlands resources.
 
This talk is free to attend.
 
The staff of the Wetlands Program at the New Mexico Environment Department
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Valles Caldera Hosts Annual Fiesta En El Valle

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 4, 2019
VCNP News:
 
The Valles Caldera National Preserve is hosting the second annual “Fiesta en el Valle” noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 8 near the Valle Grande Entrance Station.  
 
Pack a picnic basket and a blanket to enjoy the Valle Grande and learn a new skill at this free family-friendly event.
 
We’ll bring the valle, you bring your lunch and an appetite for the outdoors! You may also want to bring along your walking shoes, camera, sun hat, hula hoop, some grandparents, the kids next door, yoga mat, canvas and easel, your favorite Tia, a ukulele or harmonica, and your curiosity.
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NMGF Reminds Public: Leave Young Wildlife Alone

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 4, 2019
Remember – young wildlife are simply hiding while awaiting their parents’ return from foraging nearby. Courtesy/NMGF
 
NMGF News:
 
SANTA FE ― As summer approaches, the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMGF) again reminds the public to leave alone deer or antelope fawns, elk calves, bear cubs and other wild animals they may encounter.
 
Remember – young wildlife are simply hiding while awaiting their parents’ return from foraging nearby.
 
Removing these young animals can cost them their lives, NMGF Deer and Pronghorn Biologist Orrin Duvuvuei warns. “You might
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