Environment

Learn How Known Universe Has Grown Over Time

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 13, 2018

Dave North and Akkana Peck at 7 p.m. Friday to learn about how the ‘Known Universe’ has grown over time thanks to breakthroughs in astronomy. This is the first in a series of planetarium talks at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

Go back in time this Friday evening to learn about how perceptions of reality have grown over time through breakthroughs in astronomy.

Dave North and Akkana Peck are giving the first in a series of planetarium talks that will explore how the “Known Universe” has increased in size over time. Their talk begins at 7 p.m., Friday at the Los Alamos Nature Center Read More

International Space Station Captures Hurricane Florence

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 13, 2018

Hurricane Florence on the morning of Sept. 12, 2018, viewed from the International Space Station, (ISS/NASA photo, prep. by David Ponton, WildEarthLight.com)

Hurricane Florence on the morning of Sept. 12, 2018 viewed from the International Space Station (ISS/NASA photo, prep. by David Ponton, WildEarthLight.com)

Eye of hurricane Florence on the morning of Sept. 12, 2018, viewed from the International Space Station (ISS/NASA photo, prep. by David Ponton, WildEarthLight.com) Read More

French Mesa Prescribed Burn Scheduled Sept. 18

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 12, 2018
SFNF News:
 
SANTA FE ― Fire managers on the Coyote Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) plan to begin ignitions Sept. 18 on the French Mesa to reduce the risk of high-severity wildfire.
 
Conditions, which include fuel moisture levels, air quality and weather forecasts are favorable for ignitions. Up to 1,000 acres of hazardous fuels may be treated per day by hand and air ignitions in the French Mesa fuelwood area. The total prescribed burn area is 3,580 acres.
 
Forest Roads 8 and 11 will remain open, but travelers are discouraged from traveling the road
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Roadblocks Statewide During Fall Hunting Seasons

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 12, 2018
NMG&F News:
 
SANTA FE ― Hunting seasons are underway and the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish will be conducting roadblocks throughout the state during fall hunting seasons to collect harvest data and detect wildlife law violations.
 
Conservation officers may be assisted by other agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, New Mexico State Police or county sheriff’s offices. As a result, the public may encounter minor delays.
 
At roadblocks, conservation officers also will check for compliance with the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Act.
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Udall, Heinrich Secure Provision Prohibiting Nuclear Safety Board Staff Cuts And Reorganization

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 11, 2018

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced that they have secured two provisions in the final FY 2019 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill to protect the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) and its important safety mission.

One Udall-Heinrich provision prohibits the use of any appropriated funds to carry out the DNFSB’s proposed reorganization, which included a significant reduction in the board’s staff, unless such a proposal is later specifically authorized by law. The second Udall-Heinrich Read More

Join PEEC For Apple Harvest Festival At Los Luceros

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 11, 2018

Join PEEC noon to 6 p.m., Sunday at the Fall Apple Harvest Festival at Los Luceros Historic Site. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

Join the Pajarito Environmental Education Center at Los Luceros Historic Site this Sunday, Sept. 16 for a Fall Apple Harvest Festival.

PEEC’s educator Denise Matthews will be at the festival with a variety of apple-themed activities for kids to enjoy. Families also can bring bags to pick apples from the orchard, enjoy food trucks and live music, watch dance performances and much more. The property will be open noon to 6 p.m. and the festival is free to attend.

At PEEC’s booth, Read More

Local FBO Out Of Santa Fe Airport Helps Put On Fly-In

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 11, 2018
 
Nearly 300 aircraft will descend on the Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) starting this upcoming Wednesday, Sept. 12 for an AOPA Fly-In, thanks in part to space and other resources donated by local fixed based operator out of SAF, Signature Flight Support.
 
Local aviation enthusiasts and others are encouraged to register and join the festivities, including an exhibit hall, aircraft display, seminars, food, and fun. In fact, volunteers are still needed for those who would like help to make the event possible.
 
On Thursday, Signature will host a reception
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ProjectY Cowork Member Spotlight: Paramanandam

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 11, 2018

Karen Paramanandam of SunPower by Positive Energy Solar. Courtesy/Desert Gold Digital Media

projectY cowork News:

Long-time projectY cowork Los Alamos member Karen Paramanandam began working at projectY when the space opened in 2016. She is the business development manager at SunPower by Positive Energy Solar and works with residential and commercial clients to understand and find the best fit for their energy needs.

“I’ve been involved with projectY cowork almost since the founding of the space,” Paramanandam said. “It’s a great way to network and meet people … as a remote worker, Read More

Sign Up Today For October EcoChallenge

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 10, 2018

COUNTY News:

When you hear about the fires in California, or see pictures of people and animals surrounded by plastic waste, when you watch refugees fleeing drought and starvation all over the world, do you wonder if there are changes you can make in your daily life that would make a difference?

Are you looking for ways you can live more sustainably, reduce your impact, and improve your life, your community and the planet? Even small, personal actions have a global impact, the legendary flap of a butterfly’s wings that starts the storm that ends Somalia’s drought, and the EcoChallenge is a fun way Read More

What’s At Farmers Market This Week?

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 10, 2018
Courtesy photo
 
FARMERS MARKET News:
 
What’s at the market this week?
 
Pig & Fig will be at the market with Chef/Owner Laura Hamilton’s famous crossiants and coffee and a few other treats.
 
Also at market: Crumpackers quiches, pies and tarts. Gene with be at market will calzone type breads and fruit breads. Shure Bakery always has new and fresh baking ideas and items such as burritos, rolls, cookies, and sweets and more!
 
Meats will be Yak- Beef- Chicken- Turkey-Lamb- Apple Cider- Kettle corn if humidity permits; Sharpening Service, Roasted Green Chile
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AGU: Polluted Groundwater Likely Contaminated South Pacific Ocean Coral Reefs For Decades

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 10, 2018
Rarotonga. Photo by Dirk Erler
 
AGU News:
 
Groundwater containing excess nitrogen from agricultural fertilizers likely contaminated coral reefs on the Cook Islands during the second half of the 20th century, continuing for years after fertilizer use stopped, according to a new study.
 
The finding suggests human activities have long-lasting impacts on coral reef communities and could be contributing to their decline.
 
Coral reefs are some of the most diverse and valuable ecosystems on Earth, supporting more species per unit area than any other marine environment,
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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Passes Critical Bipartisan Legislation To Protect Sagebrush Habitat

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 9, 2018

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich 

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 7, 2018) – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) announced the passage of the Sage-Grouse and Mule Deer Habitat Conservation and Restoration Act by unanimous consent in the Senate. He introduced the bipartisan legislation with U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT) to streamline scientifically-recognized vegetation management projects to conserve or restore the habitat of the sage-grouse and mule deer, and reduce the risk of catastrophic Read More

La Jara Prescribed Burn Sept. 18 – Nov. 16

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 9, 2018

A prescribed burn is planned Sept. 18 – Nov. 16 in the La Jara vicinity on the Cuba Ranger District. Courtesy photo

SFNF News:

SANTA FE – Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) plan to take advantage of favorable conditions, including fuel moisture levels, air quality, and winds and weather forecasts to initiate a prescribed burn as early as Sept. 18 through Nov. 16 in the La Jara vicinity on the Cuba Ranger District.

Some 338 acres may be treated in the area just north of the community of La Jara.

Prescribed fires are one of the most effective tools available to resource managers Read More

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