Environment

Pearce Announces Forestry Management Plan To Save Forests, Restore Watersheds, & Create Good Paying Jobs

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 21, 2018
U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce
 
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce:
 
RUIDOSO — Steve Pearce, candidate for governor, has announced his Forestry Management Plan for all of New Mexico:
 
“New Mexico is a stunning and beautiful state. One of our great benefits is the vast expanse of undeveloped areas. We have abundant public land and that land should be accessible to all. As an avid hiker and backpacker, I value the majesty of our national forests, the solitude of our wilderness and the limitless horizon of the eastern side of the state. I believe it is critical that we invest in forest
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Dine Like A Black Bear At Nature Center Friday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 20, 2018

Bear Buffet menu inspired by a black bear’s diet features salmon catered by Pig + Fig, stuffed mushrooms, salads, a variety of desserts and much more, 6 p.m. Friday at the nature center. Courtesy/PEEC

 

PEEC News:

 

Enjoy a meal fit for a black bear Friday at the Los Alamos Nature Center.

 

The Land of Enchantment Wildlife Foundation and Pajarito Environmental Education Center are hosting the second annual bear buffet as a part of Bear Week. The dinner is 6-8 p.m. and tickets are $40 for PEEC members and $50 for non-members. Only a few tickets remain, so reserve a seat soon at peecnature.org Read More

Strem And UbiQD Of Los Alamos Sign Distribution Agreement For Cadmium-Free Quantum Dots

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 20, 2018

An example of UbiQD’s innovative quantum dot (QD) technology. Courtesy/UbiQD, Inc.

STREM CHEMICALS, INC. News:

NEWBURYPORT, Mass. – UbiQD, Inc., a nanotechnology company in Los Alamos, has signed an agreement with Strem Chemicals, Inc. to allow distribution of their innovative quantum dot (QD) technology.

Strem, a manufacturer and distributor of specialty chemicals for research and development, will now offer six new products in collaboration with UbiQD. These copper indium disulfide/zinc sulfide quantum dots are available with a range of peak emission wavelengths from 550nm Read More

Rocky Mountain National Park … Worth Every Mile

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 20, 2018

Mills Lake at the top of a trail in Rocky Mountain National Park. Photo by Connor Hoch/ladailypost.com

A waterfall on the way to Mills Lake. Photo by Connor Hoch/ladailypost.com

 

By CONNOR HOCH
Los Alamos Daily Post
Summer Intern
 
Rocky Mountain National Park located, near Estes Park, Colo., is a great opportunity to lose yourself within the trees and the great paths that you can trek on.
 
You may encounter lots of people but they are taking in the same things as you. The park is great for everyone, people who love to hike and people who don’t. The scenery is beautiful from the trees
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New Mexico Department Of Game And Fish Seeking Next Generation Of Conservation Officers

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 19, 2018
NMGF News:
 
SANTA FE ― The Department of Game and Fish is seeking qualified men and women to join the next generation of conservation officers, who protect and conserve New Mexico’s wildlife.
 
The department is currently accepting applications for conservation officer trainees with a starting pay of $17.03 an hour. Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 8, 2018. Physical assessments and interviews will take place Nov. 3-4, 2018 in Santa Fe. Candidates who advance past the interviews may be required to stay in Santa Fe until Nov. 8 for further testing.
 
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Tourism Department Unveils New Mexico True Thirty … Interactive List Of 30 Must-See Attractions

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 19, 2018
Courtesy photo
 
NMTD News:
 
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Tourism Department unveiled Friday the New Mexico True Thirty. The interactive list of 30 must-see attractions is targeted to New Mexico residents and includes notable state and national parks, manmade landmarks, off-the-beaten-path treasures and cultural sites.
 
As the fifth-largest state in the nation, it’s easy to live in New Mexico and never visit all of the can’t-miss attractions found within the state’s borders. New Mexicans can start their journey by taking the New Mexico True Thirty quiz at NewMexico.org, checking
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August Kicks Off Art Celebration At Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 19, 2018
Courtesy photo
 
Courtesy photo
 
HSFBT News:
 
SANTA FE ― Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder celebrates art year-round, but with beautiful weather and majestic sunsets, August marks the launch of an exclusive roster of resort events and activities that celebrate Santa Fe’s Native artists and deep-rooted culture.
 
From live painting classes and Pojoaque youth hoop dances to Poeh art showcases and a $2 million art collection, there’s no shortage of inspirational activities available to resort guests and locals.
 
Each Thursday in August and September, the spectacular
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Ag Dept. Proposes New Solutions To Protect Forests

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 18, 2018
USDA News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― The U.S. Department of Agriculture and a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators announced a new strategy for improving wildfire management across the nation’s forestlands Thursday.
 
Statement from Defenders of Wildlife’s Director of Federal Lands Pete Nelson:
 
“We are facing unprecedented challenges in wildfire management, and there are no silver bullets. As climate-driven wildfires become the new normal, we need to focus on consensus-based, science-driven wildfire management solutions, rather than finger-pointing, name calling and
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Upcoming Events At New Mexico Historic Sites

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 18, 2018
Front of Fort Stanton Hospital built in 1936. Courtesy photo
 
NMHS News:
 
SANTA FE ― New Mexico Historic Sites offer a place to experience history where it happened. The following events are planned at the sites during the remainder of 2018.
 
Dig Giusewa ― 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, through Oct. 6
Jemez Historic Site, 18160 N.M. 4, Jemez Springs
 
Explore the ruins of Giusewa Pueblo with archaeologists from New Mexico Historic Sites and Native American tribal members from Jemez Pueblo. Watch as they sift through the earth finding artifacts and
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Explore Cub’s Life As Bear Week Kicks Off Aug. 21

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 18, 2018
Courtesy/PEEC
 
PEEC News:
 
Learn about the life of black bear cubs at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Wildlife biologist Daryl Ratajczak will give this free presentation about the trials and tribulations of a young black bear’s life to kick off Bear Week at the nature center.
 
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center and the Land of Enchantment Wildlife Foundation are hosting a series of events throughout the week, culminating with Bear Festival Saturday, Aug. 25.
 
In this talk, called “A Cub’s Life,” Ratajczak will give an overview of a black
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Federal Agencies Take Safety Steps As New Mexico Tests For Fungus Causing Bat Disease

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 17, 2018
Western long-eared myotis (Myotis evotis), one of many bat species found in New Mexico caves and abandoned mines. Photo by Kenneth Ingham, copyright 2016
 
University of New Mexico research team member Eddie Strach takes a sample of bat guano in Carlsbad Cavern in March 2018. Photo by Kenneth Ingham, copyright 2018
 
Research leader Diana Northup of the University of New Mexico enters a New Mexico cave in March 2018 to collect samples to test for P. destructans, the fungus that causes white-nose syndrome in bats. Photo by Kenneth Ingham, copyright 2018
 
STATE News:
 
Federal
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Albuquerque Latin Dance Festival Aug. 24-26

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 17, 2018
Courtesy/NHCC
 
Courtesy/NHCC
 
NHCC News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― The National Hispanic Cultural Center is again partnering with Guanábana Productions on Albuquerque Latin Dance Festival 2018, an unforgettable weekend of instruction, workshops, lectures, films and dancing under the stars.
 
This year, the festival returns to its roots with the theme “Home Is Where the Art Is!,” highlighting all that New Mexico has, all that it does, and all that it is.
 
Events at the Center are scheduled Aug. 24-26; for tickets to the main Saturday night concert Aug. 25
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Opera On The Rocks At Bandelier Sept. 15

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 17, 2018
 
SFO News:
 
Once again, The Los Alamos Opera Guild of The Guilds of The Santa Fe Opera, Inc. is joining Bandelier National Monument to present Opera on the Rocks, Saturday, Sept. 15.
 
The performance returns this year with a concert staging of scenes from several popular operas. The New Mexico Performing Arts Society will present selections from Gounod’s Faust, Richard Strauss’ Der Rosenkavalier, Johann Strauss, Jr. The Gypsy Baron, and Offenbach’s Barcarolle, all selections from their sold-out performances in Santa Fe.
 
The New Mexico Performing Arts Society was
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