Environment

New Mexico Announces Funding For Conservation Innovation Grants

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 30, 2019
Graduate student Vesh Thapa and NMSU-ASC farm staff Landon O’Rear collecting soil samples for soil health testing. Courtesy/NMSU
 
USDA News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in New Mexico is accepting applications for Conservation Innovations Grants (CIG) to fund innovative ideas for conservation strategies and technologies.
 
NRCS uses CIG to accelerate the transfer and adoption of promising technologies and approaches that address some of the state’s most pressing natural resource concerns. New Mexico NRCS will provide up
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SFNF: Prescribed Burn In Santa Fe Watershed

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 30, 2019
Fire managers may conduct a prescribed burn as early as Tuesday near the Nichols Reservoir on the Santa Fe National Forest. Courtesy photo 
 
SFNF News:
 
SANTA FE ― Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) plan to proceed with the previously announced prescribed burn near Nichols Reservoir in the lower Santa Fe Municipal Watershed as early as April 2, if conditions, including fuel moisture levels, air quality, wind direction and weather forecasts, remain favorable.
 
Up to 500 acres, including 50 acres of piles, will be treated with hand and aerial ignitions.
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Protect Communities, Protect Climate: No New Leases

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 30, 2019
SIERRA CLUB News:
 
SANTA FE ― Crowds gathered today for a climate strike in front of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) state office in Santa Fe to protest the lease sale of 11,000 acres of public and ancestral tribal lands in Greater Chaco and Greater Carlsbad regions.
 
The BLM is moving forward with this controversial lease sale despite having received over 33,000 protest comments from tribal leaders, environmental groups, and members of the public expressing concerns that the sale would have negative impacts on cultural resources, public health, and the climate.
 
“How
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Game & Fish: Expect Roadblocks Statewide During Hunting And Fishing Seasons

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 30, 2019
NMG&F News:
 
SANTA FE ― The Department of Game and Fish will conduct roadblocks throughout the state during hunting and fishing seasons to collect harvest data and to detect wildlife law violations.
 
The 2019-2020 hunting and fishing season begins April 1. All hunters and anglers are required to purchase a new license before hunting and fishing. Anglers can expect roadblocks throughout the summer. Guides and outfitters are also reminded that new registration is required.
 
Youth turkey season begins April 12 and the general season begins April 15. For more information,
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More Scenes From Ashley Pond Spring Cleanup

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 30, 2019

A County worker prepares a foundation for the installation of a 40-foot flag pole next to the pavillion during spring cleanup and maintenance activities Thursday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Ken Hanson

The waterfowl at the pond are doing their own spring cleaning. This goose is spotted Thursday going through weird contortions to bathe itself – it’s difficult to throw water on one’s back without hands. Photo by Ken Hanson Read More

NWS: Today’s High Near 48, Tonight’s Low Around 27

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 30, 2019

The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 48 with increasingly cloudy skies and tonight’s low around 27 with a 30 percent chance of scattered snow showers after 7 p.m. … new snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Courtesy/NWS

The National Weather Service forecasts today’s peak wind gusts around the state. Courtesy/NWS Read More

Omega Fire In Los Alamos Canyon 100% Contained

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 30, 2019

Los Alamos Deputy Fire Chief Steve Dawald, right, and Battalion Chief Jeff Wetteland at the scene of the Omega Fire that consumed four acres this afternoon in Los Alamos Canyon. The fire is now 100 percent contained. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Scene this afternoon of the Omega Fire that consumed four acres today in Los Alamos Canyon. The fire is now 100 percent contained. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos firefighters on scene this afternoon have now completely contained the Omega Fire. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

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Blaze In Los Alamos Canyon Now Called Omega Fire

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 29, 2019

Firefighters are on scene of a 4 acre fire burning in Los Alamos Canyon. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos Fire Department has 25 firefighters responding to a 4 acre fire down in Los Alamos Canyon now known as the Omega Fire burning near the Canyon Rim Trailhead – eastern edge of Los Alamos, south side, across N.M. 502 and the Los Alamos Co+op Market and Holiday Inn Express.

LAFD reports there is no crowning at this time and the fire line is moving east in the canyon with 50 percent containment and making positive progress, however, smoke is still visible. Please Read More

Fire In Los Alamos Canyon Consumes 3-5 Acres

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 29, 2019

Scene of fire burning in Los Alamos Canyon. Photo by Delbert Romero/ladailypost.com

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos Fire Department has 25 firefighters responding to a 3 to 5 acre fire down in Los Alamos Canyon near the Canyon Rim Trailhead – eastern edge of Los Alamos, south side, across NM502 and the LA Co-Op and Holiday Inn Express.

LAFD reports there is no crowning at this time. The fire line is moving east in the canyon. No containment. Smoke is visible. Please avoid this area – N.M. 502 eastbound is not closed at this time but this is an active fire fighting scene. Check back for more on Read More

Update On Fire Underway In Los Alamos Canyon

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 29, 2019

Update – Los Alamos firefighters are working a fire down in the canyon near the Canyon Rim Trailhead on the eastern edge of Los Alamos and the southside of N.M. 502 across from the Los Alamos Co+op Market. Caution: N.M. 502 eastbound is not closed at this time but this is an active fire fighting scene so motorists and hikers are urged to avoid the area. Check back for more on this developing story. Photo by James LibertyPhoto by James Liberty Read More

Firefighters Battle Blaze In Los Alamos Canyon

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 29, 2019

Los Alamos firefighters are working a fire that erupted this afternoon in Los Alamos Canyon west of the Canyon Rim Trail parking lot. Deputy Fire Chief Steve Dawald asks everyone to avoid the area if at all possible until further notice. Check back for more on this developing story. Photo by Delbert Romero/ladailypost.com

Scene from fire underway in Los Alamos Canyon west of the Canyon Rim Trail parking lot. Los Alamos Firefighters are pouring water in the blaze. Check back for more on this developing story. Photo by Delbert Romero/ladailypost.com

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News Alert: Water Break On Trinity Drive

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 29, 2019

COUNTY News:

Crews with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities have responded at about 11:30 a.m. today to a water break on Trinity Drive, west of 20 Street and across from Ashley Pond Park.

Mobilization of traffic control devices and excavation equipment was expected to occur around noon.

East bound traffic will be affected. For the safety of the crews and public, motorists are advised to slow down and obey traffic signs.

It is unknown at this time if water services will need to be temporarily turned off to customers when crews initiate repairs. The estimated time that repairs will be completed Read More

Tales Of Our Times: The Maze Of Dilemmas Is An Endless Pursuit

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 29, 2019
Tales of Our Times
By JOHN BARTLIT
New Mexico Citizens
for Clean Air & Water
 

The Maze of Dilemmas is an Endless Pursuit

 

Political slogans are a war of internal conflicts. A prettier term for “internal war” is the word “dilemma.” A frequent example in plain view is the passing car with dueling bumper stickers. One sign says to “Free Tibet” and the other sign wants “No War.” Both are excellent ideas. But marching towards both is not possible. They are in opposite directions: Tibet can be freed only by war.

Turning to clean air and water, every effort to write a rule meets with an inherent

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PEEC: Explore Science Of ‘Interstellar’ 7 P.M. Today

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 29, 2019
Join Peter Polko to explore the science and science-fiction in the film ‘Interstellar’ at 7 p.m. Friday, March 29 at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC
 
PEEC News:
 
When the film “Interstellar” came out, it was touted as the first physics-based science-fiction film. But not every part of it is plausible.
 
Join Peter Polko beginning at 7 p.m., Friday, March 29 in the Los Alamos Nature Center’s planetarium to dive into the film. Polko will discuss which parts are scientifically accurate and which are pure sci-fi.
 
Polko will explore how the storytelling choices
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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Calls On Secretary Perry To Focus On Safety And Cleanup

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 29, 2019
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Thursday, in a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) asked U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Administrator Lisa E. Gordon-Hagerty about their commitment to safety and environmental cleanup at Department of Energy (DOE) sites and facilities.
 
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Volunteers Sought For Public Lands Clean Up Event

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 28, 2019

BLM News:

SANTA FE – The Bureau of Land Management New Mexico, in partnership with Santa Fe County,  is seeking volunteers for an upcoming public lands clean up event in the Santa Fe area.

The event is 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 13 in the Camel Tracks Shooting Range area near County Road 56.

“We’ll be cleaning up debris from shooting activities, as well as household trash that has been illegally dumped in the area,” said Justin Dean, BLM Law Enforcement officer and organizer of the event.

The clean up is open to the public and families are encouraged to participate.

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As NM Prepares For Wildfire Season, Udall, Heinrich & Colleagues Urge Trump Administration To Reverse Proposed Cuts To Prevention, Firefighting Budget

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 28, 2019

U.S. SENATE News:

  • Senators: Send us amended budget request that “more appropriately matches the science-based restoration needs of our shared federal forests”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.), ranking member on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, and U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee joined seven Western Senate colleagues in urging the Trump administration to reverse proposed funding cuts to critical wildfire prevention and forest restoration Read More

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