Environment

Udall To Rally For Chemical Safety Reform Today

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 31, 2016
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
 
From the Office of Sen. Tom Udall:
 
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall will celebrate historic progress on the the push to reform the broken chemical safety law with a rally at an Albuquerque business devoted to selling home and building products free of hazardous chemicals.
 
Joining Udall will be business owners, building trade workers, the March of Dimes, moms and experts on health and safety, including Dr. Cheryl Willman of the UNM Cancer Center, Bernalillo County Commissioner Maggie Hart Stebbins and Caroline Scruggs of UNM’s School of Architecture and Planning.
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See Stars At Bandelier Night Sky Fiesta June 2-4

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 30, 2016

Telescope viewing through one of the giant telescopes, Bandelier Night Sky Fiesta. Courtesy/Bandelier

BANDELIER News:

Bandelier’s Second Annual Night Sky Fiesta is coming up at light speed, Thursday June 2 through Saturday, June 4.  There will be solar scopes during daytime, guest speakers, and then giant telescopes in the evenings providing chances to enjoy Bandelier’s very dark skies.
 
A solar viewing at the Bandelier Visitor Center is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, June 2. At 8:30 p.m., at the Juniper Campground amphitheater, guest speaker Kara Baker, NASA Near
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Bears Are Back In Town!

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 28, 2016

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PEEC & LEWF News:

It is one of the most wonderful times of the year! The bears are back in town!

After their long rest, bears have begun to wander out of their dens, and we have been blessed with seeing a couple of bears in Los Alamos already.

Bears always come with some fear. Fear of the predator in your back yard, and Land of Enchantment Wildlife Foundation would like to give everyone some facts before they get too scared.

Bears are the embodiment of power! They are big, strong, and fast. Given enough time, a bear can break into almost any contraption. With this, people often fear bears Read More

Volunteer On The Winsor Trail For National Trails Day

Submitted by Chris Clark on May 28, 2016
SFNF News:
 
SANTA FE ― Celebrate National Trails Day June 4 and 11 by helping the Santa Fe National Forest reroute two sections of the popular Winsor Trail. 
 
National Trails Day is the American Hiking Society’s annual event to encourage Americans to enjoy the outdoors by highlighting trails and activities in all 50 states.
 
June 4, the Santa Fe National Forest, the Santa Fe Fat Tire Society and REI are teaming up for a National Trails Day event on the upper Winsor Trail. Volunteers will create a reroute to bypass a steep and badly eroded section
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WIPP Update: Firefighters Complete Training

Submitted by Chris Clark on May 27, 2016
WIPP News:
 
Members of the WIPP fire department recently participated in Live Fire Training at the Permian Basin Regional Training Center south of Carlsbad.
 
Live Fire Training is a critical part of the training and certification process for WIPP firefighters and the facilities at the regional training center allowed the 29 participants to respond and fight fires in a realistic, but controlled environment. 
 
The training required participants to solve unique problems associated with fires in different types of structures and
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TALES OF OUR TIMES: Imagine Sustainability

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 27, 2016
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Jewell Announces $10 Million For Projects To Increase Wildfire Resilience Across America

Submitted by Chris Clark on May 27, 2016
Interior Secretary Sally Jewell
 
DOI News:
 
BOISE, ID ― U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell announced $10 million in funding to help increase the resiliency of critical landscapes across the country to better mitigate the impacts of wildfire and climate change.
 
The Wildland Fire Resilient Landscapes Program is a new approach to achieve fire resiliency and help restore public lands nationwide through multi-year investments in designated landscapes.
 
Launched last year, the program incorporates goals of the National Cohesive Wildland
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Santa Fe National Forest Campgrounds, Picnic Areas Open For Summer Season

Submitted by Chris Clark on May 27, 2016
SFNF News:
 
SANTA FE ― Warmer weather and the upcoming Memorial Day weekend are the unofficial launch of the summer recreation season on the 1.6-million-acre Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF). 
 
The SFNF offers a multitude of recreational opportunities to its visitors. Developed sites for camping and picnicking are among the most popular, offering scenic vistas, access to fishing and hiking, and perhaps even a little peace and quiet.
 
Forest visitors are asked to follow campfire safety guidelines and adhere to the Leave No Trace principles
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Nature Center Open Memorial Day Weekend

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 26, 2016
Los Alamos Nature Center on Canyon Road is open this Memorial Day weekend. Courtesy/PEEC
 
PEEC News:
 
This weekend is a great time to spend time in nature, and the Los Alamos Nature Center can help. The nature center will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Memorial Day and is a great day to visit the animals, use the Los Alamos Trails App to find a fun hike, pick up a Passport to the Pajarito Plateau, or build great memories with family and friends in the Satch and George Cowan Children’s Discovery Area.

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SFNF Issues Order Prohibiting Marijuana

Submitted by Chris Clark on May 26, 2016
SFNF News:
 
SANTA FE ― In order to provide for public health and safety and protect resources, the Santa Fe National Forest issued an order that prohibits possessing, storing or transporting marijuana within Forest boundaries.
 
The order, which is in effect until May 31, 2018, allows Forest Service law enforcement personnel to issue citations to violators. Marijuana possession, storage or transport on the Forest is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor by a fine of not more than $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for organizations and/or imprisonment for not
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Udall On Passage Of Chemical Safety Reform

Submitted by Chris Clark on May 26, 2016
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Tom Udall welcomed passage in the U.S. House of Representatives by an overwhelming vote of 403-12 of landmark reform of the nation’s broken chemical safety law, the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 (TSCA).
 
Udall authored the reform bill, the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, with Senator David Vitter (R-La.) to finally enable the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regulate the thousands of chemicals manufactured each year and used in common household
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Flows Increase On Rio Grande And Rio Chama

Submitted by Chris Clark on May 26, 2016
BUREAU OF RECLAMATION News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― Flows through the Middle Rio Grande and Rio Chama are on the rise as the spring runoff is supplemented with water from El Vado Reservoir for the benefit of the environment and endangered species.
 
The Bureau of Reclamation, New Mexico Office of the State Engineer and Interstate Stream Commission, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District and Rio Chama Watershed Partnership came together to create this coordinated flow event.
 
“This is a great example of
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Nature Center Talk: Dr. Roger Wiens Reveals Discoveries From Curiosity Mars Rover

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 24, 2016

Curiosity rover’s three-year journey reveals fascinating information about the history of Mars. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

Dr. Roger Wiens will discuss the search for life on Mars at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 31 at the Los Alamos Nature Center at 2600 Canyon Road. His talk will reveal discoveries from the Curiosity rover’s journey and the next steps for exploring this intriguing planet. This is a free talk organized by the Pajarito Environmental Education Center.

Dr. Roger Wiens discusses Mars at Tuesday talk. Courtesy/PEEC

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Heinrich Secures Major Gains For National Labs, Military Bases, Defense Industry, And Border Security

Submitted by Chris Clark on May 24, 2016
SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced provisions he secured in the fiscal year 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that benefit New Mexico’s men and women in uniform, military installations, national laboratories, border security, and job creation throughout the state.
 
The bill was reported out of the Senate Armed Services Committee yesterday and will now advance to the full Senate for consideration. The bill sets the Department of Defense spending
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Today’s Bear Sighting In Quemazon Is Reminder About Living With Large Predators In Los Alamos County

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 23, 2016

A bear is spotted at 1 p.m. today first on the deck and then helping himself to the contents of a birdfeeder hanging in a tall tree in the backyard of a home in Quemazon. The homeowner contacted the police who are now tracking the bear. When the bear left the residence, he was traveling in a northeasterly direction. The latest word is he was spotted near Torreon in Quemazon a short while later and perhaps moved on to lower Quemazon. The Quemazon Montessori has been notified. Courtesy photo

The bear takes down a hummingbird feeder this afternoon in the yard of a residence in Quemazon. Courtesy photo

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Childrens Activities At Garden Fair June 11

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 23, 2016

Butterfly in the Demonstration Garden. Photo by Doris Thielemann

COMMUNITY News:

The Los Alamos Master Gardeners invites the community to their Demonstration Garden Fair, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 11.

Children are invited to come and participate in the activities especially for them. For a Butterfly Hunt, children will be given a list of questions. Each of the butterflies, scattered throughout the garden, answers one of the questions. A second activity will be seed planting in cups that the child will take home. Every child is a winner with prizes for participating.

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Hike Water Canyon With Trail Expert Craig Martin

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 21, 2016

Spring in Water Canyon. Photo by Craig Martin

PEEC News:

What better way to celebrate National Trails Day than to hike? Local trail expert Craig Martin is leading a hike 10:15 a.m. Saturday, June 4, up Water Canyon to the meadow, where hikers can enjoy running water, flowers, and interesting trail stories.

This free hike is great for kids with a bit of hiking experience. The hike is about two miles round trip with around 400 feet of elevation gain.

The Water Canyon hike is limited to 20 participants. To participate, register online at www.peecnature.org. Afterward, meet Craig and other hikers at Read More

Visitors To Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District Campgrounds Advised To Check For Potable Water

Submitted by Chris Clark on May 21, 2016
SFNF News:
 
SANTA FE ― As the outdoor recreation season gets underway on the Santa Fe National Forest, visitors to three campgrounds on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District are advised to bring enough drinking water to meet their needs for their stay.
 
The Holy Ghost, E.V. Long and El Porvenir Campgrounds do not have potable water this year. Shallow wells at these campgrounds may receive surface water recharge from the nearby river and natural runoff, which is at risk of contamination from pathogens harmful to human health. 
 
“Public health and safety
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