Environment

BLM Lifts Fire Restrictions For Farmington, Taos

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 22, 2018

BLM News:

FARMINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management Farmington District Office will rescind current fire restrictions effective 12:01 a.m. July 23, 2018. The fire restrictions will no longer be in effect on BLM-managed lands within the following counties: San Juan, Rio Arriba, Taos, Santa Fe, McKinley, Sandoval, Colfax, Union, Mora, Harding, Quay, and San Miguel within the Farmington District.

These fire restrictions have been in effect since June 6.

Due to recent precipitation reducing fire danger, the BLM joins other Federal agencies in lifting fire restrictions. Visitors will once Read More

Alert: Managed Hidden Valley Fire Underway

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 21, 2018

Smoke seen this morning on a drive along the Valle Grande. There are signs posted stating it is a managed burn – do not report. Officials are managing the lightning-caused Hidden Valley Fire to benefit resources within the Valles Caldera National Preserve. For the duration of this fire the South Mountain and Hidden Valley areas of the preserve will be closed to the public. Photo by Marc Bailey Read More

Udate: Lightning Sparks Venado Fire In Jemez Ranger District

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 21, 2018

UPDATE: The Venado FIre on the Jemez Ranger District has grown to 50 acres. Due to fire behavior, Forest Road (FR) 376 is closed from Gilman Tunnels to the intersection of FR 488 and FR 376. Area day trip visitors are being notified by USDA Forest Service law enforcement to leave the area. One heavy air tanker is inbound, 1 helicopter with bucket is inbound with one on order, 1 single engine air tanker is inbound with 3 more on order, an additional hot shot crew is inbound, and 1 dozer is inbound. The fire is in a remote location on Mesa Venado and in an adjacent drainage area, 1 mile and a half north of Deer Read More

New Mexico Legislative Council Files Complaint To Halt Transfer Of State Park To Game & Fish Department

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 21, 2018
NMLC News:
 
SANTA FE ― The New Mexico Legislative Council has filed a Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief with the First Judicial District Court in an effort to halt the transfer of ownership of the Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park from the Energy, Minerals, & Natural Resources Department (State Parks Division) to the Department of Game and Fish.
 
The claim states that the Defendants acted in excess of their authority and violated the separation of powers doctrine established by Article III, Section 1 of the New Mexico Constitution. Defendants include Ken McQueen,
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Udall Joins Raptor Release Near Taos Sunday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 21, 2018

The American Kestrel is protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Courtesy photo

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Tom Udall:

  • Ceremony will celebrate the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument, Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, and Migratory Bird Treaty Act

TAOS – U.S Sen. Tom Udall will speak at the release of an American Kestrel at the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge Sunday near Taos. 

The release is sponsored by New Mexico Rivers and Birds and the Santa Fe Raptor Center. Taos Pueblo Governor Gilbert Suazo will bless the ceremony.

The ceremony celebrates the 5 year anniversary of the Rio Grande del Norte Read More

Holy Ghost Canyon Road To Close For Repairs Beginning July 23

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 21, 2018
SFNF News:
 
SANTA FE ― For public safety reasons, Forest Road 122 of Holy Ghost Canyon will close to vehicle access beginning July 23 primarily for major road repairs.
 
The gate to the Holy Ghost Canyon will close to the public for about three weeks, which places the anticipated reopening on or about Aug. 10.
 
The Holy Ghost Campground, Trailhead and Group Area is located in the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) and will be inaccessible by vehicle during the closure period.    
 
“Safety is our top priority, therefore
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Mars Comes Into Focus At NMMNHS

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 21, 2018
These two images show Mars through a telescope before and after the dust storm. Courtesy/Christophe Pellier
 
NMMNHS News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― In the coming weeks, the planet Mars will be closer to the Earth than it will be again for decades.
 
For its First Friday evening event Aug. 3, the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS) will offer information about the Red Planet and a possibility to see it through telescopes. With the extension of Da Vinci — The Genius through Aug. 29, this also will be the final First Friday offering reduced admission prices before the
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ESB Honors Outgoing Member Sarah Terrill

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 20, 2018

From left, Environmental Services Board (ESB) Member Heidi Rogers and Chair James Robinson honor ESB member Sarah Terrill, middle, during the regular ESB meeting Thursday night in Council Chambers. Thursday’s meeting was Terrill’s final one as an ESB member and in honor of her work she received a plaque and succulent plant. Terrill served on the board for five years. ESB member John Bliss also is leaving the board but was not in attendance Thursday night. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

PEEC: Learn How To Navigate By Stars 7 p.m. Today

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 20, 2018
Courtesy/PEEC
 
PEEC News:
 
Before compasses, clocks and GPS, humans navigated by the stars. The community is invited to the Los Alamos Nature Center’s planetarium at 7 p.m. today to learn how humans and animals have used the stars to find their way at night, and how you can too. Akkana Peck and Dave North will lead this planetarium talk.
 
Peck and North will take their audience on a journey through time, exploring how stars have guided ancient Micronesians, historical Europeans, explorers like Lewis and Clark, migrating birds and dung beetles. The audience will also learn skills
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SFNF: Aragon Fire Update

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 20, 2018
Aragon Fire Update:
 
Start Date: July 12
 
Cause: Lightning
 
Size: 150 acres, 50 of which are by fire crew hand ignitions
 
Location: Cuba Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest
 
Containment: 0%
 
Fuel: Ponderosa Pine
 
Weather: warm temperatures, 20% chance for rain
 
Resources: 15 personnel
 
Situation: The fire is in a remote location East of Gallina Peak and West of the Rio Chama Wilderness in the Aragon Spring Area. Fire behavior is low to moderate. Current fire behavior is favorable to improve forest health. Fire managers continue
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Scenes From Farmers Market July 19

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 20, 2018

The Pig + Fig stand at Thursday’s Farmers Market. Courtesy photo

Scene from the Farmers Maket Thursday in downtown Los Alamos. Courtesy photo

Scene from the Farmers Maket Thursday in downtown Los Alamos. Courtesy photo

RZs Bees Local Honey. Photo by KayLinda Crawford

Goat Milk Soap. Courtesy photo

Mendez Produce. Courtesy photo

Scene from the Farmers Maket Thursday in downtown Los Alamos. Courtesy photo

Scene from the Farmers Maket Thursday in downtown Los Alamos. Courtesy photo

Scene from the Farmers Maket Thursday in downtown Los Alamos. Courtesy photo

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Exploring Kyoto Gardens With Charles Mann

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 19, 2018
Photographer Charles Mann
 
CIR News:
 
Join us CIR members and guests for a delightful exploration of Japanese gardens portrayed through a stunning slide show and discussion by photographer Charles Mann at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 31 accompanied by a buffet luncheon at Hotel Santa Fe, 1501 Paseo de Peralta.
 
The event will be introduced and moderated by Casey Janes, President of the Santa Fe Japan Intercultural Network.
 
Kyoto is the epicenter of Japanese culture, where the essence of garden style remains intact today just as it was hundreds of years ago. The abstract
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Los Alamos County Enters Baseline Fire Restrictions Effective immediately

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 19, 2018

LAFD News:

Los Alamos County is dropping from Stage I Fire Restrictions to Baseline Fire Restrictions effective immediately.

Los Alamos County has seen some much-needed relief with the extreme drought conditions that led to the strict Fire Restrictions. Several criteria are used to determine when to implement fire restrictions, including current and predicted weather, as well as fuel moistures. Los Alamos County Fire Department asks that everyone please continue to use extreme caution and practice fire safety.

Los Alamos County Fire Department urges the public to take every precaution Read More

Daily Postcard: Apple Nabber Spotted On 48th Street

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 19, 2018
Daily Postcard: A hungry buck is spotted nabbing apples Wednesday from a tree on 48th Street in Los Alamos. Photo by Donna Reil
Buck nabs apples Wednesday from tree on 48th Street in Los Alamos. Photo by Donna Reil
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Environmental Sustainabilty Board Meets Thursday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 19, 2018
COUNTY News:
 
The Environmental Sustainabilty Board meets at 5:30 p.m., Thursday in Council Chambers at the Los Alamos Municipal Building. Refreshments will be served in honor of members John Bliss and Sarah Terrill who are completing their terms so this will be their final meeting.
 
The meeting is open to the public.
 
1. CALL TO ORDER – ROLL CALL
 
2. PUBLIC COMMENT This section of the agenda is reserved for comments from the public on items that are not otherwise included in this agenda.
 
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
 
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of the June
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What’s New At Farmers Market This Week?

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 18, 2018
The Los Alamos Farmers Market is open 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursdays in the parking lot of Mesa Public Library. Courtesy photo
 
FARMERS MARKET News:
 
What’s at the Los Alamos Farmers Market this week 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Thurday in the parking lot of Mesa Public Library?
 
Apples- Apricots-Cherries- Mulberries- Grass fed Beef & Yak- Pork- Beef- Buffalo- Lamb- Eggs Lettuce heads- Cabbage- Chard- Kale- Beets- Turnips- Squashes- Green,Yellow & Purple Beans Carrots- Onions- Garlic- Potatoes- Tomatoes- Cucumbers- Radishes- Shishito Peppers- Cilantro Sunflowers-
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