Yard Trimming Collection Program Off To Good Clip
Public Works Director Philo Shelton and Environmental Services Office Specialist Tiffany Pegoda present a report on the new yard trimming collection program to the Environmental Sustainability Board. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com NPS: Hidden Valley Fire Receives Rain
NPS News:Update: Venado Fire Burns Approximately 2,200 Acres
SFNF News:
The Venado Fire that began Friday in the Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest has now consumed approximately 2,200 acres of Ponderosa Pine.
The fire stands at zero containment.
Daily Postcard: Goldfinches Dine On Nyger Thistle
Daily Postcard: Goldfinches gather on a bird feeder to dine on nyger thistle Tuesday at a residence in Pajarito Acres. Photo by Bob Reedy Read More
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Attorney General Hector BalderasUpdate: Venado Fire Burns Approximately 2,000 Acres
SFNF News:
Lightning sparked the Venado Fire that began Friday in the Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest, which has now consumed some 2,000 acres of Ponderosa Pine.
Start Date: July 20
Cause: Lightning
Size: approximately 2,000 acres
Location: Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest
Containment: 0 percent
Fuel: Ponderosa Pine
Weather: Scattered showers and thunderstorms overnight expect to bring lightning, heavy rain and gusty winds.
Resources on scene: 162 personnel, which includes four interagency hotshot crews, one type 3 helicopter, three engines, Read More
Fishing Los Alamos Reservoir Yields 10 Rainbow Trout
White Rock resident Dr. Paul Pan took his grandsons, Brian, 15, and Ben, 13, fishing July 20 at the Los Alamos Reservoir. They are visiting from Houston and enjoyed the shady hike. The boys used a variety of baits and casting techniques to bring home 10 rainbow trout. Courtesy photo
Dr. Paul Pan hiking July 20 with his grandsons, Brian, 15, and Ben, 13, to the Los Alamos Reservoir to fish. Courtesy photo Read More
Red Cross Opens Shelter Due To Flooding In Santa Fe
AMERICAN RED CROSS News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Chapter of the American Red Cross has opened a shelter at the request of the City of Santa Fe Office of Emergency Management at the Geneva Chavez Community Center, 3221 W. Rodeo Road in response to the flooding in Santa Fe.
Residents evacuated/affected due to the flooding may seek shelter at the Geneva Chavez Community Center.
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides humanitarian Read More
Daily Postcard: Orange Sunset After Rainstorm
Daily Postcard: An orange sunset paints the sky Monday evening after a rainstorm on North Mesa. Photo by Ryn Herrmann Read More
Hidden Valley Fire Lowers Fuel Loads On 585 Acres
Smoke from the Hidden Valley Fire spreads in layers Sunday through the forest and hills on the west side of the Valle Grande at twilight. © 2018 David A. Ponton, wildearthlight.com
VCNP News:
JEMEZ SPRINGS – Firefighters completed firing operations Sunday on the lightning-caused Hidden Valley Fire. Through the successful management of this naturally caused fire, the preserve was able to safely decrease fuel loads on 585 acres of forest on South Mountain and reduce the risk of undesired fire behavior in the future.
“We’re grateful for all the firefighters’ hard Read More
Los Alamos MainStreet Thanks Community & Visitors For Success Of ScienceFest 2018!
Scene from the 11th annual Los Alamos ScienceFest July 11-15 in downtown Los Alamos. Courtesy photo 
Scene from the 11th annual Los Alamos ScienceFest July 11-15 in downtown Los Alamos.
Courtesy photo
Scene from the 11th annual Los Alamos ScienceFest July 11-15 in downtown Los Alamos. Courtesy photoUpdate: Venado Fire Burns 1,071 Acres
SFNF News:
Lightning sparked the Venado Fire that began Friday in the Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest, which has now consumed 1,071 acres of Ponderosa Pine.
Start Date: July 20
Cause: Lightning
Size: 1,071 acres
Location: Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest
Containment: 0 percent
Fuel: Ponderosa Pine
Weather: Low-level moisture is moving toward the Venado Fire, increasing the chance for precipitation. Possible thunderstorms may bring lightning, heavy rain and gusty winds.
Resources on scene: Four interagency hotshot crews, one type Read More
Daily Postcard: Flower Baskets Thrive Despite Heat
Daily Postcard: The flower baskets are thriving Sunday afternoon in downtown Los Alamos despite the recent heat wave. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Hidden Valley Firing Operations Finishing Today
Smoke visible today from downtown Los Alamos of the Hidden Valley Fire burning in the VCNP. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladilypost.com
VCNP News:
JEMEZ SPRINGS – Firing operations to manage the lightning-caused Hidden Valley Fire are expected to be completed today. Favorable conditions Saturday allowed firefighters to treat an additional 150 acres on the south and southwest portions of South Mountain, for a total of approximately 450 acres.
Smoke from management operations will be visible from all directions coming into the Jemez Mountains area and may linger in surrounding Read More
Update: Venado Fire Burns 450 Acres
SFNF News:
Lightning sparked the Venado Fire that began Friday in the Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest, which has now consumed 450 acres of Ponderosa Pine.
Start Date: July 20
Cause: Lightning
Size: 450 acres
Location: Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest
Containment: 0 Percent
Fuel: Ponderosa Pine
Weather: Light winds, clear skies
Resources on scene: Three hotshot crews, one helicopter with bucket, one dozer, two engines
Situation: The fire is in a remote location on Mesa Venado and in an adjacent drainage area, one mile and a half north of Deer Creek Landing, Read More
Los Alamos Mountaineers Presentation On Adrenaline-Pumping New Zealand Adventure Tuesday
Martin Staley will talk about his adventure-filled trip to New Zealand Tuesday at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Earlier this year, Martin Staley traveled to New Zealand for an adrenaline-pumping adventure across both islands. He will give a presentation about his incredible journey Tuesday during this month’s meeting of the Los Alamos Mountaineers.
His talk is at the Los Alamos Nature Center after the regular Mountaineer’s meeting at 7 p.m., which will cover information about upcoming outings. Staley’s talk starts by 7:15 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Read More
NMED Offers To Hold Public Information Meetings
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U.S. Sen. Tom UdallLocal Expert Chick Keller To Lead Wildflower Walk
Wildflower expert Chick Keller is leading a wildflower walk for PEEC at 5:30 p.m. Monday. Photo by Thomas Graves
PEEC News:
Learn more about wildflowers on the Pajarito Plateau with Pajarito Environmental Education Center’s Jemez Mountain Herbarium Curator Chick Keller who is leading a walk highlighting local wildflowers at 5:30 p.m. Monday, July 23.
These monthly outings are easy walks to identify some of the wildflower beauties found in and around Los Alamos. Each month Keller selects a different trail, depending on what is blooming at the time. The walks are free and there is no advance Read More
Wildland Firefighters From Hidden Valley Fire At Valles Caldera Dine In Los Alamos Saturday Evening
Members of Arizona’s San Carlos Southwest Wildland Firefighters T2 I.A. crew came to Los Alamos Saturday evening and ate dinner at Dominoes Pizza. Crew members said temperatures at the Valles Caldera National Preserve are much easier on them than the 114 degrees in their hometown this week. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
The Acoma Fire crew from Grants, which has been fighting the lightning-caused Hidden Valley Fire at Valles Caldera National Preserve came to town Saturday evening for dinner at the local McDonalds. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com Read More
