Potential for Severe T-Storms in North Central/Northwestern NM Today
NWS News:
This is a brief update from the National Weather Service in Albuquerque on the potential for severe weather over portions of north central and northwestern New Mexico today, Sunday, Sept. 22.
Impacts:
Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected to take shape this afternoon over northwestern and north central New Mexico, many of which will be strong to severe. These storms will be capable of producing severe hail (greater than 1″ diameter) and/or severe wind gusts (greater than/equal to 58 mph.)
In addition, breezy to windy conditions will spread over much of New Read More
Free Guided Trips to Southwest Jemez Mountains
FOREST SERVICE News:
SANTA FE – The Santa Fe National Forest will be hosting several free field trips for the public to learn about restoration efforts planned for the Southwest Jemez Mountains.
Oct. 11 and 12, three field trips will be scheduled each day. Choose from a full day or a half day trip. The group will travel to various locations in the forest and hear from the specialists who are engaged in managing this intricate and complex landscape.
Each day, there will be one all day trip and two half day trips. Participants can choose from the following: all day trip from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Read More
Udall Honors Hispanic Heritage
CONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs Sept. 15-Oct. 15, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall submitted the following statement to the Congressional Record recognizing the tremendous contributions of Hispanic Americans in New Mexico and across the country:
“Mr. President, September 15 through October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month. This is a time to remember and to celebrate the integral role of Hispanic Americans in the economy, culture and identity of our nation.
“In New Mexico, we enjoy a rich Hispanic heritage that goes back over Read More
Crowd Turns Out for Opera on the Rocks
Park Superintendent Jason Lott introduces Opera on the Rocks this evening in Bandelier. Bandelier National Monument and the Los Alamos Guild of the Santa Fe Opera presented Amahl and the Night Visitors by Giancarlo Menotti, an Opera Alta production. Photo by Katy Korkos
Los Alamos High School Honor Choir Bel Canto takes the stage. Photo by Katy Korkos
Crowd gathers for Opera on the Rocks at Bandelier. Photo by Katy Korkos
Rotary Stars set up their cheese platters at this evening’s event. Photo by Katy Korkos
The weather cleared up just in time for people to get on the shuttles at the White
Flooding Closes Areas of SFNF Through Dec. 30
Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
Recent heavy rainfall in the Pecos/Las Vegas area of the Santa Fe National Forest has required that certain roads and sites be closed for public safety.
Several forest roads are impassible due to washouts, debris such as trees and branches along roadways, and plugged culverts. There are also a few bridges that were jammed up with debris and sustained damage.
Forest personnel continue to assess the damage but are unable to reach some areas due to impassable roads. Clearing of debris has begun in some areas but this may take some time depending on the amount Read More
Prescribed Burns Planned on Santa Fe National Forest
SFNF News:
The Santa Fe National Forest is planning a prescribed fire on the Coyote Ranger District within the next seven days.
The Mesa Camino burn may start as early as tomorrow (Sunday.) If conditions don’t allow that burn to be successful, they may burn in the Gallina area instead. Planned benefits from these burns: reduce hazardous fuels, break up continuous fuels, prepare the land for new growth, help plants and trees to grow healthier, improve wildlife habitat.
Smoke will be monitored and the Forest Service will comply with New Mexico air quality regulations. Smoke from a prescribed fire Read More
Bandelier Again Collects Entrance Fees; Public Lands Day is Fee Free
A member of the Bandelier maintenance staff works to clear the main trail of mud left by Sept. 12, 13, and 14 flash floods. Courtesy/NPS
BANDELIER News:
Since the Frijoles Canyon section of Bandelier National Monument closed last weekend due to the effects of three flash floods in three days, park employees have been working hard to clean up the mud and damage.
On Thursday, Sept. 19, it was cleared sufficiently to allow the shuttle buses to start bringing visitors, and by Friday enough of the area was open to begin charging entrance fees. So far, shuttle buses are still the only way to come into
Udall: $2 Million ‘Quick Release’ Emergency Relief Funds Coming to New Mexico
U.S. SENATE News:Will work to ensure federal government keeps commitment to provide resources for flood damage
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, a member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, today welcomed the news that the U.S. Department of Transportation will make immediately available $2 million in emergency relief funds to help New Mexico cover the costs of repairing roads and bridges damaged by the severe storms this month.
“Communities across our state are cleaning up from devastating floods, and many are facing expensive Read More
Udall Supports NM Nominee for Deputy Interior Secretary
Michael Conner
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Thursday, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., spoke before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee in support of the nomination of New Mexico native Michael Connor to serve as Deputy Secretary of the Interior Department.
A Las Cruces native and NMSU graduate with degrees in engineering and law, Connor currently serves as Commissioner of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. He previously ran the Interior Secretary’s Indian Water Rights Office before moving to the U.S. Senate as counsel to the Energy and Natural Resources Committee under former Sen. Read More
NOAA/NWS Releases Daily Rainfall Spreadsheet
NOAA/NWS News:
The National Oceanic Atmospheric Association (NOAA) and the National Weather Service (NWS) have released a spreadsheet showing Sept. 10-18 rainfall data across the state: https:////www.srh.noaa.gov/media/abq/dss/2013.MONSOON.FLOODING.A13.pdf Read More
