Public Comment Sought on Las Conchas Reforestation Project
SFNF News:
The public is being invited to comment on a proposal to reforest approximately 1,800 to 2,510 acres of national forest system lands that were burned during the 2011 Las Conchas Fire on the Jemez and Española Ranger Districts of the Santa Fe National Forest.
The purpose of this project is to reestablish forest cover to areas severely damaged by the Las Conchas fire.
This spring, approximately 425,000 ponderosa pine and Douglas-fir seedlings will be planted on 1,800 to 2,510 acres of land within the Las Conchas Fire perimeter located in the Jemez Mountains west and Read More
Paint Truck Wreckage Removal Underway at Bandelier
Bandelier begins removing paint truck wreckage. Courtesy/BNM
BANDELIER News:
The National Park Service and a construction company began removing the wreckage materials from a vehicle accident resulting in spilled paint within Bandelier’s boundary.
Crews began work last Friday and are expected to continue into this week. At this time, staff does not anticipate a road closure during removal operations.
The accident occurred on the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 18, when a tractor-trailer rig traveling eastbound on N.M. 4 missed a sharp curve and went off the road, plunging about 200 feet down Read More
Man Who Shot Crop Duster Plane Pleads Guilty
Crop duster plane. Courtesy photo
FBI News:
Weilding a Ruger Number One 25-06 caliber single shot rifle with a Redfield scope, James R. Cate, 68, shot a crop duster plane as it flew over a field neighboring his land near Talpa, Texas dusting crops last February.
Before he actually shot the aircraft, Cate fired three rounds from the rifle into the air, according to documents filed in the case.
Cate admits that he threatened the aircraft to frighten the pilot away from his crops.
The last round that Cate fired hit the propeller of the aircraft, penetrated the engine cowling traveling toward the rear Read More
Los Alamos Police Increase Patrols For Holidays
A local police officer patrols the streets of Los Alamos. Courtesy/LAPD
LAPD News:
An increased number of Los Alamos police officers will be out in force patrolling the streets of Los Alamos County beginning today and continuing throughout the holidays.
Police will be on the lookout for drivers operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol or drugs. They encourage resident to immediately report drivers suspected of being under the influence to 662-8222.
The officers also will be watching for anyone attempting to burglarize vehicles, businesses or homes in the area.
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Los Alamos Police Blotter: Nov. 8 to Nov. 14, 2012
The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department.
Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges filed against them.
KEVIN HERRING
Nov. 8 at 11:47 a.m. / Police arrested Kevin Herring, 34, of Los Alamos in the 4000 block of Sycamore Street and charged him with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
JOSHUA KREPPS
Nov. 8 at 11:47 a.m. / Police arrested Joshua Krepps, 20, of Los Alamos in the 4000 block of Sycamore Street and charged him with possession of Read More
