Santa Fe National Forest Issues Temporary Closure Order For East Fork Trail 137 During Restoration Project
SFNF News:
SANTA FE – The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) today issued an order temporarily closing a 3-mile segment of Forest Trail 137, also known as the East Fork Trail, to protect public health and safety while crews work on a 178-acre unit of the Southwest Jemez Mountains (SWJM) Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Project.
The closure starts at the East Fork Trailhead off N.M. 4 and extends thre miles to the east. The restricted area includes the picnic area at the East Fork Trailhead and 300 feet on either side of that 3-mile segment of the trail.
Crews will be conducting mechanical Read More
PEEC: Full Moon Hike May 17
Join PEEC for a full-moon hike and potluck at 5:30 p.m. Friday at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Photo by Beth Cortright from last spring’s full moon hike at Tsankawi Ruins. Courtesy/PEECOffice Of Natural Resources Trustee Finalizes Damage Assessment Plan For NASA White Sands Test Facility
ONRT News:Amateur Naturalist: What’s Happening To The Birds?
The Acorn woodpecker has a white ring around its eye and also is among the most commonly seen. Photo by Bob Walker
The Lesser goldfinch is the most commonly seen species in the lower forest habitat.
Photo by Bob Walker
Robert Dryja
Los Alamos
We previously considered bird species that are generalists for breeding throughout the various habitats in Los Alamos County. The annual counts give the impression that these species as a group have been increasing in number over the years.
However there is one dominant species, the Evening grosbeak, which is increasing in numbers. The other less common Read More
NWS: Today’s High Near 67; Tonight’s Low Around 47
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 67 with a 30 percent chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m. and tonight’s low around 47. Courtesy/NWS Read More
Daily Postcard: Panoramic View From Main Hill
Daily Postcard: Panoramic view recentlly from Anderson Overlook off Main Hill Road. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
NWS: Today’s High Near 63; Tonight’s Low Around 43
The National eather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 63 with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms possible and tonight’s low around 43. Courtesy/NWS Read More
Daily Postcard: Flowers Bloom On Mother’s Day
Daily Postcard: Wild violets bloom for Mother’s Day in a shaded patio garden on Circle Drive. Photo by Ruth Lier
Bleeding hearts bloom on Circle Drive. Photo by Ruth Lier
LANB Provides 162 Students With Trip To Bradbury
McCurdy Charter School students spend time examining exhibits at the Bradbury Science Museum recently thanks to financial support from LANB. Courtesy/BSMA
A McCurdy student works a puzzle at the Bradbury Science Museum. Courtesy/BSMAScenes Of Stormy Sky Over Los Alamos Tuesday
Scene from the storm Tuesday over Los Alamos as viewed from Quemazon. Photo by Trisha Ancell
Scene from the storm Tuesday as viewed from Quemazon. Photo by Trisha Ancell Read More
Native Fish In The Classroom Field Day Today
FWS News:SFNF Plans La Jara Prescribed Burn
SFNF News:NWS: Today’s High Near 53; Tonight’s Low Around 39
Today’s high in Los Alamos near 53 with a 60 percent chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms likely. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch possible. Tonight’s low around 39. Courtesy/NWS Read More
Daily Postcard: Colorful Baby Western Tanager
A colorful baby Western Tanager spotted all puffed up to keep warm Friday in the backyard of a residence on Timber Ridge Road in Los Alamos. This young bird has been hanging out for three days in the backyard, even during the recent rain and snow. Photo by Annis Young Read More
Los Alamos County Council Proclaims May As Bike Month And May 13-17 As Bike To Work Week
From left, County Engineer Eric Martinez, Los Alamos Councilor David Izraelevitz and Parks, Recreation and Open Space Manager Dan Erickson hold up a proclamation, which declares May as Bike Month and May 13-17 as Bike to Work Week. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
AGU: Climate Change Gives Old Trees Growth Spurt
A graph of Dahurian larch tree growth from 1964-2014. BAI stands for basal area increment – the amount of area the trees gained in cross-section each year, in square millimeters. The lines represent average growth for trees of different age groups (150 to 200 years old, 200 to 250 years old, 250 to 300 years old, and older than 300 years). The spike in growth around 2004 is evident. Courtesy/AGU/Journal of Geophysical Research: Biogeosciences
Tree rings collected from old-growth Dahurian larch trees. Trees grow one ring per year. Courtesy/Xianliang Zhang
Snow Covers Valles Caldera National Preserve Today
A May snowstorm today covers the Valles Caldera National Preserve. Photo by Nina Thayer Read More
Celebrate Ride Bike To Work Day Friday May 17
Celebrate Ride A Bike To Work Day, Friday May 17, with gatherings 7-9 a.m. at Sullivan Fireld and 4-6 p.m. at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
To celebrate Ride A Bike To Work Day, the community is invited to stop by Sullivan Field at the corner of Diamond Drive and Canyon Road, 7-9 a.m. Friday May 17, for drinks, snacks and giveaways.
Later that day, there will be a Community Bike Party 4-6 p.m. at Ashley Pond Park. This family fun event will include a Bike Rodeo, Atomic City Transit bike rack usage demonstration, bike safety information, raffle of bike and other items and free hot dogs and Read More
Road To Reservoir In Rough Shape
The road to the reservoir Wednesday morning shows the devastation from the recent run off and torrential rainsin the area. Photo by Ginny Staton Read More
Haaland, Luján Introduce Buffalo Tract Protection Act
U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland
