Environment

Environmental Sustainability Board Presents Brush/Bulk Recommendations To Council 6 p.m. Today

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 14, 2017

COUNTY News:

The Environmental Sustainability Board is presenting its recommendation for the Brush/Bulk Item quarterly collection program to the Los Alamos County Council at the 6 p.m. Council meeting today in Council Chambers.

The members of the ESB and staff from Los Alamos County Environmental Services spent more than a year collecting data and community input to put this proposal together for the County Council to review.

The intent of this plan is to satisfy the challenges presented to the ESB board, while addressing concerns about the current program and its future.

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Daily Postcard: Full Moon Rising Over Sangres

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 14, 2017

Daily Postcard: A full moon rises above the Sangre de Cristo Mountains as seen Friday night from Anderson Overlook in Los Alamos. Photo Lynn Wysocki-Smith

Photo Lynn Wysocki-Smith

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Snowy Scenes From Overnight Storm In Los Alamos

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 13, 2017

Fuller lodge. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com

Fuller lodge. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com

View of Jemez Mountains from Canyon Road. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com

View of Los Alamos from Quemazon community. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com

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Los Alamos Nature Center Open Valentine’s Day And President’s Day

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 13, 2017
Courtesy photo
 
PEEC News:
 
This month is a great time to fall in love with nature or just rekindle this relationship, and the Los Alamos Nature Center can help.
 
The nature center will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Valentine’s Day, a great day to visit the animals or use the Los Alamos Trails App to find a good Valentine’s Day hike.
 
The nature center also will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. President’s Day. See the winter wildlife in the observation room, watch the trout, peruse the gift shop, or build great memories with your family
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Santa Fe National Forest Seeks Site Stewards

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 13, 2017

SFNF News:

SANTA FE – The Santa Fe National Forest is looking for new site stewards. Site stewards work in assigned areas to monitor archaeological and historical sites for evidence of deterioration due to natural causes or vandalism. 

Steward responsibilities include visits to sites on a regular assigned basis (usually once a month, weather and roads permitting), to report damage or significant changes. This is a great way to get outdoors and become more familiar with the forest’s cultural resources. The next formal training is a full-day session Saturday, April Read More

Morning Snow Scenes From White Rock

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 13, 2017

A layer of snow from an overnight storm blankets the area this morning including the Pinon Trails neighborhood in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Snow scene in the Pinon Trails neighborhood this morning in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Snow scene in the Pinon Trails neighborhood this morning in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Camel Rock Has Lost Its Mouth

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 12, 2017

Apparently from natural causes, the mouth has dropped off Camel Rock, the popular landmark visible along the interstate north of Santa Fe on U.S. Route 84/285 near Pojoaque. Photo by Kateri Morris

Camel Rock. Photo by Kateri Morris
 

Camel Rock as it used to look with its mouth intact. Courtesy/wikipedia

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Two Guided Snowshoe Hikes In Valles Caldera

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 11, 2017
In January, snowshoers visited a historic building and observed the elegant frozen landscape in the Valles Caldera National Preserve. Photo by Jonathan Creel

PEEC News:

The Valles Caldera is coated in snow and open for people to explore its frozen beauty. Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is working with the Valles Caldera National Preserve (VALL) to offer educational, family-friendly, hikes. The next hike is 1-3:30 p.m., Feb. 18 and be led by a VALL ranger and a PEEC representative. Along the way, participants will have the chance to learn tricks and tips for navigating by snowshoe, Read More

Valles Caldera National Preserve Offers Extended Hours

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 11, 2017
NPS News:
 
JEMEZ SPRINGS — Valles Caldera National Preserve is offering extended hours for winter recreation today. Normal operational hours, currently 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., will be extended until 9:30 p.m. with the entrance gate closing at 10 p.m.
 
The Valle Grande Entrance Station and a contact station positioned among historic cabins will be open and available for warming. The Valle Grande Bookstore, managed by Los Amigos de Valles Caldera, will be renting snowshoes and poles and selling gifts and books. Visitors of all ages are welcome
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Bandelier Asking For Public Comments On Project

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 11, 2017
Sketch of proposed tri-plex housing unit, Bandelier National Monument. Courtesy/NPS
 
BANDELIER News:
 
The National Park Service (NPS) at Bandelier National Monument is soliciting input on an Environmental Assessment for a project that proposes to construct two tri-plex housing units for temporary employees, and two group campsites for work crews, in the park’s Mesa Housing Area. 
 
The tri-plexes would replace four NPS-owned trailers which were set up in 1982 to be used for office space and housing for temporary employees. In the intervening years
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Republican Lawmakers Meet With NM Environment Secretary Tongate On New Food Handling Regulations

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 10, 2017
NMED News:
 
SANTA FE ― Republican members of the House and Senate met Wendesday with New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) Secretary Butch Tongate to discuss the department’s new food handling regulations.
 
Lawmakers expressed concerns about the impact the regulations would have on community groups, businesses and nonprofit organizations in their districts.
 
The new regulations require anyone who handles food at a public function to have a food handler card. The requirement applies to any location where food is served, including movie theaters and community fundraisers.
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Amateur Naturalist: A Small Patch Of Yellowstone In New Mexico

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 9, 2017
A vertical column of rock in Sulfur Creek canyon. Photo by Bob Dryja
 
PEEC Amateur Naturalist: A small patch of Yellowstone in New Mexico
By Robert Dryja
 
The Valles Caldera is approximately thirteen miles across. It is so large that several volcanic peaks rose up in it after its creation 1.2 million years ago.
 
Hot lava still exists beneath the caldera. This is most evident areas that have warm springs and ponds that are bubbling with hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide gases. The water can be acidic and the smell of rotten eggs fills the nearby air. The areas are like
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Family Night At Los Alamos Nature Center Feb. 14

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 9, 2017
Young kids engage in fun activities with Melissa Mackey at the Nature Center where there is something new each month. Courtesy photo
 
PEEC News:
 
Family Night at the Los Alamos Nature Center is 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14. The community is invited to enjoy an evening of games and hands-on activities with Mesa Public Library’s Melissa Mackey. The nature center will be open until 8 p.m. for exploring the exhibits.
 
The second Tuesday of each month is Family Night at the nature center and thanks to a generous sponsorship from the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos, this
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ESB Presents Recommendation Regarding Brush & Bulk Item Collection Program To County Council Feb. 14

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 8, 2017

Example of a bulky brush pile ready for pickup. Courtesy image

COUNTY News:

At the Feb. 14 Los Alamos County Council meeting, the Environmental Sustainability Board (ESB) will present its findings and recommendation regarding the Brush and Bulk Item Collection Program.

The following recommendations will go before County Council for review and approval:

Final Recommendation:

  • Collect brush only utilizing an “Organic Yard Trimming Roll-Cart,” and offer a paid scheduled collection for bulk items.

Alternative A:

  • Collect brush only on a quarterly basis and offer a paid scheduled collection
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Outfitter/Guide Applications For SFNF Special Use Permits Due Feb. 15

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 4, 2017
SFNF News:
 
SANTA FE ― Commercial guides and outfitters seeking 2017 special use permits to operate on Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) lands must submit proposals by Feb. 15, 2017, for priority processing. 
 
A special use authorization or permit is required when any use or activity on National Forest System lands charges an entry or participation fee and/or where the primary purpose is the sale of a good or service, regardless of whether it produces a profit. 
 
Examples of activities requiring a special use authorization include hunting, hiking,
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Los Alamos Genealogical Association Meets Feb. 9

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 4, 2017
LAGA News:
 
The Los Alamos Genealogical Association meets at 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb 9, at the Mesa Public Library in Los Alamos.
 
The presentation will be given by Ron Smith and it is entitled “Understanding Genealogical DNA Test Results and One User’s Experience with the Different Tests.”

The traditional no-host social dinner will start at 5:30 p.m., that evening at China Moon Restaurant.

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