Secretary Zinke Announces $720,660 For New Mexico To Support Parks And Outdoor Recreation
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan ZinkeGovernor Proclaims Monsoon Awareness Week
Gov. Susana Martinez proclaims June 10-15, 2018 as ‘Monsoon Awareness Week’ in New Mexico. Courtesy/NWS
STATE News:
Gov. Susana Martinez has proclaimed June 10-15, 2018 as “Monsoon Awareness Week” in New Mexico.
The National Weather Service (NWS) and New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (NMDHSEM) conduct the annual campaign to promote awareness of life-threatening weather hazards that affect New Mexico during the Summer Monsoon season.
During Monsoon Awareness Week in New Mexico, we will focus on a series of informational projects to promote awareness. Read More
Los Alamos Nature Center Is Looking For Volunteers
PEEC volunteers. Courtesy photo- Docents for the gift shop;
- Assistants for educational programs;
- Outreach;
- Data-entry; and
- Gardeners.
Daily Postcard: Spanish Broom Explodes In White Rock
Daily Postcard: A Spanish broom bush explodes Sunday in the front yard of a home in White Rock. Spanish broom is native to the southern Mediterranean region of Europe, including Spain, Morocco, the Canary Islands, Madeira and the Azores and was first introduced to North America in 1848. Source: USDA. Photo by Shari Mills Read More
Ute Park Fire At 77 Percent Containment
NMDF News:
The Ute Fire has burned 36,740 acres including 26,387 acres on the Philmont Scout Ranch and is now 77 percent contained.
The fire began at 2 :10 p.m., May 31 on Highway 64 in Ute Park between Eagle Nest Lake and Cimarron.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Resources: 445 personnel, 10 crews, 7 helicopters, 12 engines, 1 dozer, and 5 water tenders
There is a Red Flag Warning noon until 8 p.m. today for expected erratic winds gusting up to 35 mph. Wind from the west will not be a concern for fire perimeter
DOE Releases RFP For EM Consolidated Technical Support Services
DOE News:Pajarito Astronomers Dark Night June 16
PA News:Help Trees Survive Drought
By CARLOS F. VALDEZNow that we are in the midst of severe drought we should take some special steps to minimize the effect on our trees and shrubs.
- Recognize Drought Symptoms – Don’t Overreact
Drought will manifest itself differently in different plants. In some foliage will appear wilted. Others exhibit leaf yellowing and defoliation. Many conifers will exhibit brown needles. Homeowners may mistake these symptoms as death; regrettably, plants may be unnecessarily removed. Check for live cambial tissue as Read More
Summer Fun On Pajarito Mountain
Pajarito Mountain festivals span the seasons, from SummerFest to Telebration. Courtesy/Pajarito MountainBy CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Pajarito Mountain Ski Area is known for outstanding music events and festivals and is offering another summer full of them.
“With the support and help of the Los Alamos Fire Department we have been able to keep Pajarito Mountain Ski Area open through this terrible drought and Fire Restrictions,” Pajajrito General Manager Tom Long said. “We encourage people to come up and enjoy the green of the mountain, biking, Read More
Still Good Fishing In Northern New Mexico Despite Some Park Closures
Despite some closures due to extreme fire danger and the Ute Park wildfire, fishing is still good at many locations across Northern New Mexico. This walleye and smallmouth bass were caught recently at Abiquiu Lake, where the fishing has been good. Photo by George Morse/ladailypost.com Read More
Ute Park Fire Update: At 66 Percent Containment
EMNRD-FORESTRY DIVISION:Daily Postcard: Sunset Spotted From Canyon Road
Daily Postcard: An early evening sunset paints the sky Thursday looking west from Canyon Road. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Select Ranger District Offices Close For Training
SFNF News:- Monday, June 11: Jemez Ranger District
- Wednesday, June 13: Espanola Ranger District, Pecos Ranger District, Las Vegas Ranger District
- Thursday, June 14: Cuba Ranger District
Bandelier Offers Beauty, History, Great Day Outdoors
Young visitors at Bandelier climb a ladder to a cavate. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
A shady spot near the Bandelier Visitor Center. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.comBandelier National Monument offers a great day out for old and young despite Stage III fire restrictions in the area. Although the back country is closed, the Main Loop, Falls, Alcove House, Frey, Tsankawi and Burnt Mesa trails remain open. Although usually hot and dry in summer, many locals and visitors consider Bandelier Read More
Voters Overwhelmingly Choose Pro-Conservation Candidates In New Mexico’s 2018 Primary Election
CVNM News:Daily Postcard: Pika Spotted At Bandelier
Daily Postcard: An American Pika is spotted munching on a leaf at Bandelier. Pikas are closely related to rabbits and hares and found only in isolated colonies in the highest elevations of the park. Photo by Sally King/NPS Read More
AGU: Scientists Solve Lunar Mystery With Aid Of Missing Moon Tapes
Astronaut Harrison Schmitt uses an adjustable sampling scoop to retrieve lunar samples during the Apollo 17 mission in December 1972. Newly restored lunar data tapes show the Apollo astronauts’ activity warmed the Moon’s surface slightly. Courtesy/NASABLM Announces Emergency Fire Restrictions For Farmington And Taos Field Offices
BLM News:- Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove other than in developed sites
Weekly Fishing Report: June 6
By GEORGE MORSELANL: New Elementary Particle Evidence Found, ‘Sterile Neutrino’ Long Suspected
Mini Booster Neutrino Experiment. Courtesy/LANL
Participants from Los Alamos in MiniBooNE Control Room, from left, Gordon McGregor, Richard Van de Water, Geoffrey Mills and Bill Louis. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
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Los Alamos experiment at Fermilab explores potential ‘dark matter’ link, confirms earlier experiment
New research results have potentially identified a fourth type of neutrino, a “sterile neutrino” particle. This particle provides challenges for the Standard Model of particle physics, if found to be a valid result in future experiments. The work, conducted Read More
