Environment

Cedar Springs Prescribed Burn Mid-September Update

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 25, 2018
Courtesy/USDA
 
SFNF News:
 
SANTA FE ― Fire managers on the Cuba Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) plan to begin ignitions today on the Cedar Springs prescribed burn to reduce the risk of high-severity wildfire.
 
Conditions, which include fuel moisture levels, air quality, winds and weather forecasts are favorable for ignitions. Up to 500 acres of hazardous fuels may be treated per day by hand and air ignitions in the Cedar Springs area. The total prescribed burn area is 1,454 acres.
 
Forest Roads 6 and 7 will remain open, but travelers are discouraged
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Western Caucus Urges Repeal Of WOTUS

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 25, 2018
 
CWC News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Sept. 20, members of the Congressional Western Caucus released the following statements calling for full repeal of the Obama Administration’s Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule through the final conference report of the Farm Bill or through the passage of the Department of the Interior, Environment, Financial Services, and General Government Appropriations Act of 2019:
 
Energy and Commerce Chairman Greg Walden (OR-02): “In my meetings throughout rural Oregon, farmers, ranchers, and property owners have repeatedly expressed their
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NMGF Investigates Fish Die Off In Pecos River

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 25, 2018

NMGF is investigating a fish die off in the upper Pecos River. Courtesy photo

NMGF News:

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is investigating a fish die off in the upper Pecos River from the village of Pecos to Cowles.

The die off is affecting brown and rainbow trout and is being attributed to stress induced by low water conditions and poor water quality throughout late summer and early fall. Most of the fish observed were adult brown trout and a few rainbow trout.

The department expects more fish to die through the fall as brown trout undergo spawning stress and flows continue Read More

SFNF: French Mesa Prescribed Burn Update

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 25, 2018
Courtesy photo
 
SFNF News:
 
SANTA FE ― Fire Managers on the Coyote Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest completed the French Mesa prescribed burn Thursday.
 
The objective was met by the total of 3,580 acres that were successfully treated.
 
The prescribed burn was conducted to improve wildlife forage and reduce the risk of high-severity wildfire.
 
Forest Roads 8 and 11 will remain open to the public, but travelers are advised to take extreme caution when entering into or near the burn areas. The burn areas can be hazardous due to the risk of falling
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SAR Hosts Computer Scientist Leah Buechley For A Creative Thought Forum Lecture Oct. 11

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 25, 2018
Courtesy photo
 
SAR News:
 
SANTA FE ― The School for Advanced Research (SAR) has announced the next lecture in its second annual Creative Thought Forum series.
 
Computer scientist Leah Buechley presents “Connecting Science, Technology, and Culture in Education” 6:30-7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 11 at the James A. Little Theater in Santa Fe.
 
Buechley is a founder and former science director of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s High-Low Tech research group. From 2009 to 2014 the MIT research group developed projects like interactive wallpaper, circuit
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AGU: New Study Suggests Martian Moon May Have Come From Impact On Home Planet

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 25, 2018
Phobos seen from Mars surface captured by the Curiosity rover in 2014. Courtesy/NASA / JPL / MSSS / Justin Cowart CC-BY-3.0
 
AGU News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The weird shapes and colors of the tiny Martian moons Phobos and Deimos have inspired a long-standing debate about their origins.
 
The dark faces of the moons resemble the primitive asteroids of the outer solar system, suggesting the moons might be asteroids caught long ago in Mars’ gravitational pull. But the shapes and angles of the moons’ orbits do not fit this capture scenario.
 
A fresh look at 20-year-old data from
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Native Fish Restoration Activity Planned Oct. 10-21

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 25, 2018
NMGF News:
 
SANTA FE ― Native fish restoration efforts on Whitewater Creek is scheduled for Oct. 10-21.
 
As part of the Whitewater Creek Native Fish Restoration Project, the department will remove non-native trout from Whitewater Creek to allow restoration of Gila trout and other native fish to their historic range.
 
This portion of the project starts at the Gila National Forest boundary below the Catwalk National Recreation Trail parking area and continues upstream to the headwaters.
 
The department will apply rotenone based products – CFT Legumine® and Prentox®
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Daily Postcard: Harvest Moon Shines Over White Rock

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 25, 2018

Daily Postcard: The Harvest Moon is shining brightly Monday night over White Rock. According to skylore, the closest full moon to the autumn equinox is the Harvest Moon. In 2018, the autumnal equinox for the Northern Hemisphere came Sept. 22 or 23, depending on time zone. So this hemisphere’s Harvest Moon is the full moon on the night of Sept. 24 or 25. Source: earthsky.org. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More

Valuable Resource Offered On Flood-Damaged Vehicles

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 24, 2018
DOJ News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― The Office of Justice Programs’ Bureau of Justice Assistance recognizes that the anticipated high volume of flood-damaged automobiles following Hurricane Florence may present the potential for widespread harm to consumers.
 
The National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) overseen by BJA is designed to prevent concealment of flood damage and other negative vehicle histories.
 
Severe water damage to vehicles can make electrical systems and airbag sensors prone to failure. Authorities have reported that after past hurricane
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This Week At The Farmers Market

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 24, 2018
Mr. G’s Certified Organic Produce. Courtesy photo
 
LAFM News:
 
What’s at the Farmers Market this week?
 
Come and get your Certified Organic Roasted Green Chiles! Plums, Peaches, Apples, Grapes, Bison, Yak, Beef, Lamb, Chicken & Turkey Apple Cider, Honey, Goat Milk Soaps, Lavender Body Products, Cut Flowers, Jams, Jellies, Vinegars, Quiche, Calzone type breads, Scones, Crossiants, Cookies, Tarts, Quinoa Salads, Pot pies, Squash, Tomatoes, Green Chile, Shishitos, Jalapeños, Carrots, Beets, Radishes, Green Beans, Salad Mixes, Lettuce heads, Celery, Bok
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New Mexico Wildlife Center Hosts Open House

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 23, 2018

Ann Sherman, an educator/handler volunteer with the New Mexico Wildlife Center, holds up a Great Horned Owl. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

ESPAÑOLA– New Mexico Wildlife Center invites the community to its annual Open House 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 6 and Oct. 7.

This is an opportunity for the public to meet many species of native wildlife up close and enjoy an afternoon of fun designed for all ages.

This year’s event will begin Oct. 6 with a special ribbon cutting dedicating the new home of one of the Center’s most beloved Animal Ambassadors and long-time resident, Sly, a Red-eared Slider turtle.

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Fifth Helium Auction Generates Nearly $59 Million

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 23, 2018
BLM News:
 
AMARILLO, Texas ― Serving demand for resources that support economic activity around the nation and the world, and fulfilling the Trump Administration’s commitment to an all-of-the-above energy strategy, the Bureau of Land Management auctioned 210 million cubic feet (MMcf) of crude helium from the Federal Helium Reserve for a total of $58,700,000 in revenue, which will be deposited in the Treasury for use in funding for national programs and projects.
 
Eight bidders representing companies from several countries participated in the auction, which offered
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What Was That UFO Flying Next To The Moon Tonight?

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 23, 2018

Does anyone know what that UFO was flying next to the moon tonight? This photo of what may be a large weather balloon was taken from White Rock with a cell phone. Photo by Scott Jensen

This photo was taken this evening from White Rock of the UFO with a long lense. Photo by Scott Jensen

This photo was taken this evening from White Rock of the UFO with a long lense. Photo by Scott Jensen Read More

Forest Service Teams Work To Increase Prescribed Burns To Protect Water Sources, Wildlife & Reduce Risk

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 22, 2018
FOREST SERVICE News:
 
SANTA FE ― The USDA Forest Service, The Nature Conservancy’s Rio Grande Water Fund and the Forest Stewards Guild are working together to increase the use of prescribed fire to protect water sources, wildlife, and forests while reducing wildfire risk.
 
The All Hands All Lands Burn Team (Burn Team) is unique in that it is designed to stand-up a fully qualified team to lead prescribed burns or support others in burning across a variety of land jurisdictions.
 
The practice of prescribe fire promotes ecological health in frequent fire forests, reduces hazardous
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DOE Awards Five Year Grant Renewal To National Conference Of State Legislatures (NCSL)

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 22, 2018

DOE News:

CINCINNATI, Ohio ― The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Environmental Management Consolidated Business Center (EMCBC) Monday issued a renewal Agreement to the National Conference of State Legislatures.

The Agreement, entitled “National Conference of State Legislatures” was renewed Sept. 17 for a five-year period of performance.

This grant is intended to continue to help states and tribal nations understand the policies, programs and activities undertaken by DOE’s Office of Environmental Management (EM), Office of Indian Energy (IE), Office of Nuclear Energy (NE) and Office

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Fish Free On National Hunting & Fishing Day Saturday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 22, 2018
NMGF News:
 
SANTA FE ― Celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day Sept. 22 by going fishing.
 
It is a day to fish for free in New Mexico, a special day when all anglers­­ – residents and nonresidents of all ages can fish without a license at public waters statewide. All other fishing rules apply.
 
“We want to encourage New Mexicans to take their families outside to enjoy their wildlife resources and celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day. A day of free fishing is a great way to do that,” Director Mike Sloane said.

Adults and teens interested in learning to fly-fish in New Mexico
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