Environment

Valles Caldera Plans Prescribed Burns

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 7, 2019

Valles Caldera National Preserve. Courtesy/NPS

VCNP News:

JEMEZ SPRINGS – Valles Caldera National Preserve will initiate prescribed burn projects beginning later this week and early next week, dependent upon suitable weather and fuel conditions.

The prescribed burns will take place within a 630-acre project area in Banco Bonito and a 112-acre area on Cerro Seco. Both locations are within the western half of the preserve. The burn operations will be completed within a 3-10 day period. Brief traffic delays may occur during this time, but are not expected to cause road closures Read More

X Marks Sky Over Los Alamos Sunday Morning

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 6, 2019

Contrails form an X in the sky over Los Alamos early Sunday morning viewed from the parking lot in front of Ruby K’s at 20th Street and Central Avenue. Photo by Terry Goldman Read More

Local Non-Profit Overcomes Challenges Of Staying Competitive In Los Alamos

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 6, 2019
By EMILEE CANTRELL
Albuquerque
 
For non-profits and small businesses, staying competitive and recruiting high-quality employees in a town like Los Alamos can be difficult.
 
Many people work for Los Alamos National Laboratory where potential employees expect benefits, like health insurance.
 
Before the Affordable Care Act kicked in, health insurance was a luxury that not every business could offer their employees, making it even harder for them to recruit the best. The good news for small businesses and non-profits is that now they can participate in beWellnm for Small
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Daily Postcard: Spring Comes To Pajarito Mountain

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 6, 2019

Daily Postcard: The view early this morning from the top of the Lodge on Pajarito Mountain shows a smattering of snow is all that remains on Beginners Hill from the 2018-19 ski season, as spring comes to the mountain. Courtesy/Pajarito Mountain Webcam Read More

Tales Of Our Times: ‘Wright Brothers’ Flight Boosts Smart Tools For Regulatory Tasks

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 4, 2019

Tales of Our Times
 

By JOHN BARTLIT
New Mexico Citizens
for Clean Air & Water

‘Wright Brothers’ Flight Boosts Smart Tools For Regulatory Tasks

Testing out ideas is the ageless key to progress. For decades, the College of Engineering at New Mexico State University, with support from industry, has pursued ideas with environmental aims, which are tested in a formal contest held each spring in Las Cruces.

This year, the 29th Design Contest attracted 21 teams of contestants with their projects from 11 universities, and 25 judges. I was a first-time judge for a task that was developed and

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Pacheco Canyon Prescribed Burn Pushed To Sunday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 4, 2019
SFNF News:
 
SANTA FE ― After studying conditions, including fuel moisture levels, weather forecasts, air quality and wind direction, fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) have decided to delay the previously announced Pacheco Canyon prescribed burn until Sunday, May 5.
 
Fire managers will continue to monitor conditions and will not proceed with the Pacheco Canyon burn if conditions are not optimal.
 
The 500-acre unit is adjacent to Forest Road 102, approximately 6 miles east of Tesuque Pueblo and 3 miles west of Ski Santa Fe. Hand and aerial ignitions will
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NWS: Today’s High Near 67; Tonight’s Low Around 44

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 4, 2019

The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 67 with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon … some of the storms may be severe … and tonight’s low around 44. Courtesy/NWS Read More

Celebrate May The Fourth At Nature Center

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 4, 2019

Celebrate May the Fourth at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy image

PEEC News:

The Los Alamos Nature Center is showing the full-dome film “Exoplanets” at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 4.

This film explores how it is known there are planets outside the solar system and which exoplanets could harbor life.

Seating is limited, so call the nature center at 505.662.0460 or stop by to reserve tickets. Admission is $6 for adults and $4 for children. Events in the planetarium are not recommended for children under age 4.

For more information about this and other PEEC programs, visit www.peecnature.org, email Read More

SFNF Fire Managers Planning Pacheco Canyon Prescribed Burn Saturday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 4, 2019
SFNF News:
 
SANTA FE ― The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) may proceed with the previously announced Pacheco Canyon prescribed burn Saturday, May 4, if conditions, including fuel moisture levels, air quality, wind direction and weather forecasts, are favorable.
 
The 500-acre unit is adjacent to Forest Road 102, approximately 6 miles east of Tesuque Pueblo and 3 miles west of Ski Santa Fe. Hand and aerial ignitions will be completed in one day.
 
Smoke will likely be visible from Santa Fe, Tesuque, Nambe, Los Alamos and Pojoaque as well as the I-25 and US 285/84 corridors. Smoke
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SFNF Plans Prescribed Burn On Jemez Ranger District

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 2, 2019
SFNF News:
 
SANTA FE ― Fire managers on the Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) plan to implement a prescribed burn in the Tent Rocks area between May 11 and June 1, if conditions remain favorable.
 
The treatment area is approximately 3.5 miles north of Jemez Springs, NM, and less than 1 mile southwest of La Cueva.
 
Up to 1,520 acres will be treated to reduce the risk of high-severity wildfire, improve wildlife habitat and improve forest health. The decision to proceed with the prescribed burn will be based on fuel moisture levels, air quality, winds and
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Udall Fights For Action To Help New Mexico Veterans Exposed To Burn Pits In Iraq And Afghanistan

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 2, 2019
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― At two events Tuesday on Capitol Hill, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) continued his push to improve care for veterans affected by exposure to toxic fumes from burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan: during a hearing of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies, and at the 2019 Congressional Burn Pits Briefing.
 
 
During the hearing, Udall questioned Secretary of Veterans
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Maggiore: Los Alamos County Keeps Getting Greener

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 2, 2019

By ANTONIO MAGGIORE
Los Alamos County Councilor

It’s looking like spring is finally here, and I honestly couldn’t be happier about it. I love spring, especially after such a nice wet winter.

All over Los Alamos and White Rock flowers and trees can already be seen blooming with an intensity and eagerness not seen for some time. This is looking to be an especially verdant summer all over not just our beautiful County, but our scenic state as a whole.

However, there’s more than just the myriad shades of green our landscape provides that has me excited for the next few months. This spring and summer has Read More

Daily Postcard: Virga Cloud Spotted Over Espanola

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 2, 2019

Daily Postcard: Virga cloud spotted Friday over Espanola. In meteorology, a virga is an observable streak or shaft of precipitation falling from a cloud that evaporates or sublimates before reaching the ground. Source: wikipedia.com. Photo by Laurie Waters Read More

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