Bandelier Reduces Fire Restrictions to Stage I
BANDELIER News:
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Bandelier National Monument Superintendent Jason Lott has announced that effective this evening, Stage II Fire Restrictions no longer apply for Bandelier National Monument.
These restrictions are reduced to Stage I in light of the increase in moisture and reduction of fire danger.
Under Stage I Fire Restrictions, smoking outside of vehicles, open campfires outside of developed campsites, and fireworks are prohibited.
The use of campfires or charcoal grills is allowed in developed sites only, but not in the backcountry; in addition to vehicles, smoking Read More
Forest Reminds Public, Be Mindful of Coyotes
SFNF News:
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The Santa Fe National Forest has heard reports of coyote confrontations on some routes located in the Santa Fe area in the past week.
Forest staff reminds residents to be alert to situations for potential wildlife conflicts and learn how to avoid them.
When hiking along trails, be mindful and respectful of the coyote’s habitat by keeping your dog on a leash, which can help keep you and your pet safer.
Per Santa Fe County Ordinance, any dog or other domestic animal within a county park, trail, or open space area shall be restrained by a leash and under the control of a person, Read More
Los Alamos Municipal Court Closed July 18-20
The Los Alamos Municipal Court will be closed July 18, 19 and 20 for staff to attend training.
Payments due during this period may be mailed to Los Alamos Municipal Court, 2500 Trinity Dr, Ste C, Los Alamos, NM 87544 or some payments may be paid online at https:////www.citepayusa.com/.
The Court will re-open at 8 a.m., Monday July 23. Read More
Flood Waters Rush Through Pajarito Canyon
At 5:20 p.m. today, a flood swept through Pajarito Canyon. Photo by Craig Martin Read More
Los Alamos Under Flood Watch
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE News:
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Flash Flood Warning
A Flash Flood Warning remains in effect until 8 p.m. today for northern Los Alamos … extreme southeastern Rio Arriba … northwestern Santa Fe … and east central Sandoval counties.
At 5:24 p.m., the National Weather Service Doppler radar continued to indicate a moderate rain continuing over the Las Conchas burn scar … but intensity was trending down.
However … very heavy downpours had occurred over the northern half of the burn scar and rapid runoff and flash flooding is expected to continue.
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