Governor Declares June Great Outdoors Month
Gov. Susana MartinezChristian Church Hosts Pet Palooza June 12-14
Snake watch during a Pet Palooza at at 92 East Road. Courtesy photoDaily Postcard: Sun Peaks Through Smoke And Clouds
Daily Postcard: The sun peaks through the smoke and clouds Saturday morning looking east from Los Alamos. Photo by Marc BaileyUte Park Wildfire Update: 27,290 Acres Burned
EMNRD-FORESTRY DIVISION
New Mexico Wildfire Update for June 2:
Ute Park Fire, Colfax County
Start Date and Time: May 31, 2018 at 2:10 p.m.
Start Location: Near Highway 64 in Ute Park, NM, between Eagle Nest Lake and Cimarron
Latitude: 36.551389
Longitude: -105.121125
Cause of Fire: Under investigation
Area Vegetation: Grass, pinyon juniper and ponderosa pine
Acres: ~27,290 acres (based on infrared flight) Read More
Scenes From 2018 Master Garden Tour
Scene from the 2018 Master Garden Tour today, featuring five gardens in White Rock and the grounds of the Los Alamos Nature Center at 2600 Canyon Road in Los Alamos. Master Gardener Cas Mason is originally from Yorkshire. Her White Rock garden in arid New Mexico might be the envy of any English gardener. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Labeling in the Mason garden in White Rock means, with some work, you too can do this at home. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com 
An alluring Ghost honeysuckle thrives in the Mason Garden in White Rock. It was first discoveredDense Smoke Spreading From Ute Park Fire
Dense smoke will spread south and east from the Ute Park Fire and may reach Interstate 25 between Raton, Springer and Wagon Mound by early this morning. Courtesy/NWS Read More
FREE Fishing Day In New Mexico Today
Jamie Chisum Bermudez at Sipapu Resort. Courtesy photoDaily Postcard: View Of Central Avenue
Daily Postcard: Friday afternoon view of Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Ute Park Wildfire Update 9 p.m. June 1
EMNRD-FORESTRY DIVISION
New Mexico Wildfire Update at 9 p.m. today:
Ute Park Fire, Colfax County
Start Date and Time: May 31, 2018 at 2:10 p.m.
Start Location: Near Highway 64 in Ute Park, NM, between Eagle Nest Lake and Cimarron
Latitude: 36.551389
Longitude: -105.121125
Cause of Fire: Under investigation
Area Vegetation: Grass and ponderosa pine
Acres Burned: 16,354
Ownership(s): State
Structures Threatened: Yes / approximately 296
Structures Burned: 14 outbuildings
Evacuations (Y or N & #): Y Read More
Santa Fe National Forest Officials Inform Public To Vacate Due To Forest Closure
News Alert:
SANTA FE – Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) officials are patrolling the forest to inform members of the public of the forest-wide closure that went into effect at 8 a.m. today.
Forest officials implemented the forest-wide closure to prohibit public access to the 1.6 million-acre forest for public safety and forest health while in high to extreme fire danger.
“We’re trying to notify as many people as possible of the closure and the need to vacate,” Forest Supervisor James Melonas said. “Our campaign to notify the public through news media, social media, and our email subscribers Read More
Youth Activity Center Hawk Hangout Returns Tonight
The Youth Activity Center Hawk hangout returns again Friday night. FREE popcorn will be given to sixth grade graduates and 7th and 8th graders upon entering the AC. Memberships are free but are not required for the Friday night events. The effort is sponsored by the Los Alamos Family Council with funding from Los Alamos County, the United Way and the DWI Council. Table games, video games, music and more are available for youth. Courtesy photo
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Courtesy photoLAFD Cautions Community To Be Ready For Potential Evacuation With Current Hot And Dry Conditions
Los Alamos Fire Marshal Jeff Wetteland, left, and Wildland Division Chief Kelly Sterna this morning reviewing details of the Ute Park Fire between Eagle Nest Lake and Cimarron. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.comLos Alamos Fire Marshal Jeff Wetteland and Wildland Division Chief Kelly Sterna said this morning that it is time for community members to think about having a go-bag ready and follow the “Ready Set Go” recommendations on how to be prepared for evacuation if necessary.
“It’s time to be real. We’ve Read More
Pearce Statement On Creation Of National Recreation Trail In New Mexico
U.S. Rep. Steve PearceDaily Postcard: Columbine Spotted In White Rock
Daily Postcard: This Columbine is an example of ‘natural flower symmetry’ spotted growing Thursday afternoon at a residence in White Rock. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs
Los Alamos County Enters Stage III Fire Restrictions 8 a.m. Friday
LAFD News:
The Los Alamos County Fire Department will issue Stage III Fire Restrictions at 8 a.m. Friday, June 1, which will prohibit access to unpaved trail systems within the County.
Fire danger within the County remains very high to extreme due to drought conditions. Stage III Restrictions will remain in effect until significant moisture and conditions have improved.
The decision to move forward with Stage III Fire Restrictions has been coordinated with local agencies including Los Alamos National Laboratory, Santa Fe National Forest, Bandelier National Read More
Ute Park Fire Breaks Out Between Eagle Nest And Cimarron In Colfax County
New Mexico has a new fire that was reported just after 2 p.m. today and had grown to approximately 150 acres by 5 p.m. The Ute Park Fire is located off Highway 64 between Eagle Nest Lake and Cimarron in Colfax County. A large plume of smoke can be seen from surrounding communities including Raton as in this photo taken at 7 p.m. today. The cause of the fire is under investigation and multiple resources are working on it from the ground and air, according to New Mexico State Forestry officials. Photo by Mike O’Neill Read More
BLM Offers 24 Parcels In June Oil And Gas Lease Sale
BLM News:PEEC: Discover Early Carvings At Valles Caldera
One of the early carvings left at the Valles Caldera. Courtesy photoBandelier, Valles Calderas And Pecos National Parks To Increase Fire Restrictions
NMFI News:
LOS ALAMOS – Due to the continued high risk of wildfire in the region, Bandelier National Monument, Pecos National Historical Park, and Valles Caldera National Preserve will implement public closures to all backcountry areas of the parks at 12:01 a.m. Friday, June 1, pursuant to Stage III fire restrictions.
However, main public areas of each national park unit will remain open. These restrictions are being put in place to help the National Park Service provide for public safety and reduce fire risk.
Bandelier National Monument will close all wilderness and backcountry areas. Areas Read More
SFNF Implements Forest-wide Closure Order Friday
SFNF News:
SANTA FE – The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) will implement a forest-wide closure order at 8 a.m. Friday, June 1, prohibiting public access to the 1.6 million-acre forest.
Fire danger on the SFNF remains very high to extreme due to acute drought conditions. The closure order will remain in effect until the forest receives significant moisture and conditions have improved.
The closure order prohibits all recreational activities on the SFNF. Campgrounds, trails and trailheads, and National Forest System roads will be closed to the general public. The only exception is the Read More
