Environment

Daily Postcard: Broad-tailed Hummer At Bandelier

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 23, 2018

Daily Postcard: A male Broad-tailed Hummingbird spotted at Bandelier National Monument. 2018 is the 100th anniversary of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Bandelier joins others in celebrating the importance of birds in the world. Bandelier’s bird of the month for April 2018 is the Broad-tailed Hummingbird. Photo by Sally King Read More

Today Is Earth Day … What Is It Meant To Accomplish?

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 22, 2018

Today marks the 48th anniversary of Earth Day celebrated across the globe. Courtesy photo

 

By KATHLEEN ROGERS
Earth Day Network President

Forty Eight years ago, on April 22, 1970, millions of people took to the streets to protest the negative impacts of 150 years of industrial development.

In the US and around the world, smog was becoming deadly and evidence was growing that pollution led to developmental delays in children. Biodiversity was in decline as a result of the heavy use of pesticides and other pollutants.

The global ecological awareness was growing, and the US Congress and President

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New Mexico Congressional Delegation Hails Nation-Leading Year Of Wind Power Growth In State

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 22, 2018
New Mexico Congressional Delegation News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and U.S. Representatives Steve Pearce, Ben Ray Luján and Michelle Lujan Grisham have issued the following joint statement hailing a new report, the 2017 U.S. Wind Industry Annual Market Report, that shows the state grew wind power at a faster rate than any other state in 2017:
 
“We are proud to represent a state that is advancing American energy production, adding 570 megawatts of wind capacity in 2017. Today, there are
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Letter To The Editor: Christine Chandler Is Another Great Candidate For The Environment

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 22, 2018

By MARK JONES
Former Chair
Sierra Club Pajarito Group

I was disappointed to learn that the Rio Grande (New Mexico) Chapter of the Sierra Club chose to make an endorsement in the competitive Democratic Primary for State House District 43 despite both candidates having an excellent record on our issues.

I have served on the Executive Committee of the Rio Grande Chapter, and as chair of the local Pajarito Group of the Sierra Club. I served two terms on the County Sustainability Board and am a member and supporter of at least 15 other environmental organizations.

Environmental issues are extremely Read More

The Edge Effect Art Installation Opens At Bandelier

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 22, 2018
The Edge Effect: re-Imagining the East Jemez Landscape is now open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through May 6 in the Historic Fire Lookout Tower at Bandelier National Monument. The installation is by artists Kathleen Brennan and Shawn Skabelund. Photo by Kathleen Brennan
 
PEEC News:
 
The Edge Effect: re-Imagining the East Jemez Landscape is now open inside the Historic Fire Lookout Tower at Bandelier National Monument. The art exhibition will be open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through May 6.
 
Kathleen Brennan and Shawn Skabelund are the artists behind The Edge
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Jimenez: Preserving LWCF Will Keep Public Spaces Safe, Available For Kids

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 22, 2018
By JAMES JIMENEZ
Executive Director
New Mexico Voices for Children
 
Our children need nature. To grow up healthy, kids need a clean, beautiful, and accessible outdoors where they can play and discover the amazing world around them.
 
Spending time with family while connecting with nature brings tremendous health and educational benefits to children. Fortunately, New Mexico has numerous spectacular and historically and socially significant outdoor areas and we must do all that we can to protect them.
 
Much of New Mexico’s array of scenic beauty has been enhanced and protected
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AG Balderas Celebrates Earth Day, Asks New Mexicans To Join His Fight To Protect State’s Environment

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 22, 2018

Attorney General Hector Balderas

From the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General:

ALBUQUERQUE – In recognition of Earth Day, Attorney General Hector Balderas highlighted the continuing efforts of the Office of the Attorney General to protect the environment, and also provided suggestions on how residents can help preserve New Mexico’s pristine natural environment.

 

“New Mexico’s natural beauty is unmatched by any state and I will continue to protect our pristine environment for generations to come,” said Attorney General Balderas. “Our Consumer and Environmental Protection Read More

Scenes From PEEC 2018 Earth Day Festivities

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 22, 2018

Scene from Saturday’s Earth Day festivities at Los Alamos Nature Center. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

Scene from Saturday’s Earth Day festivities at Los Alamos Nature Center. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

Land of Enchantment Wildlife Foundation Chair James Robinson who also is a candidate for Los alamos County Council, holds an owl at Saturday’s Earth Day festivities at Los Alamos Nature Center. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

Scene from Saturday’s Earth Day festivities at Los Alamos Nature Center. Photo Read More

Third Annual Run 4 Your Life 5K May 5

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 22, 2018
 
RACE News:
 
The 3rd Annual “Run for Life!” 5K Run/1 Mile Walk is Saturday, May 5. The registration fee is $25 for adults, $15 for students, $5 under 12 and $20 per person for groups of eight or more adults. Packet pick up begins at 8 a.m. and the race begins at 8:30 a.m. May 5.
 
Both the 5K Run and 1 mile walk will begin and end at the cul-de-sac at the top of Santa Clara Peak Rd, in Español, (just past MVD and Magistrate Court).
 
The course will be run on 31 Mile Road and is an off-road, packed dirt course, taking in beautiful views and panoramas of the Santa Fe & Jemez Mountains and
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Daily Postcard: Rare Sighting Of Cedar Waxwings

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 22, 2018

Daily Postcard: Seven Cedar Waxwings are spotted on a big watering tub behind a home Saturday in Pajarito Acres. The yellow tip on the tail is visible, on two, and one can see the red wax on their wing tips, which gives them their name. These birds are almost never seen in the local area. Photo by Robert Reedy  Read More

Mountaineers Talk: Exploring Iceland On Skis April 24

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 21, 2018
During the April Los Alamos Mountaineers meeting, Andy Thien will give a presentation about his two-week skiing trip on Iceland’s Troll Peninsula. Courtesy/Andy Thien
 
PEEC News:
 
Join the Los Alamos Mountaineers for a presentation by adventurer Andy Thien. His presentation is Tuesday, April 24 at the Los Alamos Nature Center.
 
The Los Alamos Mountaineers’ meeting starts at 7 p.m. and covers information about upcoming outings. Thien’s talk will start by 7:15 p.m.
 
After reading about the backcountry skiing on Iceland’s Troll Peninsula, Andy
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NMED Announces Public Comment Period On Draft Volkswagen Beneficiary Mitigation Plan

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 20, 2018

NMED News:

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Environment Department is seeking public comment on the Draft Volkswagen Beneficiary Mitigation Plan. The plan summarizes the State’s goals for the allocation of approximately $18 million towards eligible projects.

Eligible projects are required to mitigate the excess nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions caused by Volkswagen’s use of illegal defeat devices in certain diesel vehicles in years past.

Following the public comment period and prior to the State’s review of applications received for the eligible mitigation projects, NMED will finalize the plan Read More

Bandelier: Free Entrance Launches National Park Week And Art Exhibit Opening At Fire Tower April 21

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 20, 2018
Tyuonyi Pueblo in Frijoles Canyon, Bandelier National Monument, Historic Fire Tower. Courtesy/NPS
 
BANDELIER News:
 
Bandelier announces that entrance fees will not be collected this Saturday, April 21, to kick off National Park Week. 
 
According to Superintendent Jason Lott, “It’s a great time to visit Bandelier before temperatures and visitation rise.” Bandelier provides opportunities for short walks to see archaeological sites, long hikes out into the Bandelier Wilderness, bird watching, taking photos of plants,
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Bureau Of Geology Teams Up With Museum Of Natural History & Science To Protect Groundwater

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 20, 2018
New well for groundwater monitoring drilled April 10, 2018. Photo by Sara Chudnoff
 
Photo by Sara Chudnoff
 
NMMNHS News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― Join us from 10:30 a.m. to noon, Thursday, April 26 at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science to experience how groundwater is being monitored across the state and to hear how decision makers and collaborators are moving to protect New Mexico’s groundwater future. Keynote speakers will include Senator Mimi Stewart, Senator Howie Morales and Representative Gail Armstrong.
 
This year in New Mexico,
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DOI Awards $17.68 Million Contract For Dam Work

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 20, 2018
DOI News:
 
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah ― The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Reclamation Wednesday awarded a $17.68 million contract to Weeminuche Construction Authority of Towaoc, Colo., which is 100 percent owned by the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, for modification work at Steinaker Dam near Vernal, Utah.
 
“This award represents the Administration’s commitment to infrastructure improvement, public safety, and supporting the tribe in building its economy,” Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke said.
 
Reclamation Commissioner Brenda Burman noted
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LANL Wildland Fire Manager Discusses Drought

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 19, 2018

Los Alamos National Laboratory Wildland Fire Manager Manny L’Esperance addresses the crowd gathered at Science on Tap Monday at Unquarked in Central Park Square. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

Participants in Monday evening’s Science on Tap event listen to a wildland fire presentation. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

 

By MAIRE O’NEILL
Los Alamos Daily Post

“I don’t think I’m going to surprise anybody when I tell you what the current conditions are,” Los Alamos National Laboratory Wildland Fire Manager Manny Read More

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