Regional Coalition Heading to Nation’s Capital to Push for Additional LANL Cleanup Funding
RCLC News:
SANTA FE – The Regional Coalition of LANL Communities is leading a 13-member delegation to Washington, D.C. to push for more cleanup funding for Los Alamos National Laboratory.
The group will meet with members of the New Mexico Congressional Delegation, as well as top officials at the Department of Energy and the National Nuclear Security Administration to press for the Coalition’s top priority — increased federal funding to continue environmental remediation across northern New Mexico.
“This type of work is incredibly important for the Regional Read More
Santa Fe National Forest and Valles Caldera National Preserve Closed
Courtesy/SFNF
STATE News:
The entire Santa Fe National Forest will be closed to public entry effective at 8 a.m. Monday, June 24, 2013
The only exception to the closure is the Rio Chama Scenic River corridor which will remain open to the public, with Stage II fire restrictions. The accessible area along the Rio Chama includes 100-feet from both sides of the river starting at the north end of the river at the Coyote and Cuba Ranger District Boundary downstream to the southeastern boundary near Forest Service Road 151.
“The weather forecast is calling for dry, hot and windy conditions in the coming Read More
Today’s Weather May Create Smoke Plumes From Thompson Ridge Fire
Smoke plume from the Thompson Ridge Fire June 8 looking west from Los Alamos toward the Jemez. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Thompson Ridge Fire
Acres: 23,903; Start date: May 31, 2013; Cause: Downed power line; Location: Valles Caldera National Preserve; Containment: 90 percent; Fuels: Mixed conifer and Ponderosa pine; Terrain: Steep, rugged; Resources: 4 crews, 11 engines, 4 water tenders, 2 dozers; Total personnel: 235 and Available air support: 3 helicopters.
Summary: There has been no new perimeter growth in several days. Yesterday helicopter water drops were used throughout Read More
Luján Amendment to Farm Bill to Support Acequias in New Mexico Passes House
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
CONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District spoke on the House floor today on an amendment he offered to support Acequia and Community Ditch Associations in New Mexico.
“This amendment does not open up the program to large irrigation districts or government entities, but simply affords local Hispanic farmers in rural New Mexico equal eligibility to compete for funding,” Luján said. “Acequia and Community Ditch Associations, which are comprised solely of private land owners, do not have the Read More
Great American Backyard Campout Saturday at Bandelier
Juniper Campground at Bandelier National Monument. Courtesy/NPSBANDELIER News:
Thousands of people around the nation will gather to take part in a one-night event called the “Great American Backyard Campout” Saturday, June 22.
Join the staff at Bandelier National Monument for food and fun activities 6-9 p.m. at Juniper Campground. Visitors are encouraged to camp in Juniper Campground or arrive just to participate in the event.
Activities include:
- 6-7 p.m. – Did you say free food? Hot dogs, chips and beverages will be grilled by monument staff and offered free
No Perimeter Growth on Thompson Ridge Fire Overnight
Photo by Kristen Honig/Valles Caldera
Thompson Ridge Fire News:
Acres: 23,903; Start date: May 31, 2013; Cause: Downed power line; Location: Valles Caldera National Preserve; Containment: 90 percent; Fuels: Mixed conifer and Ponderosa pine; Terrain: Steep, rugged; Resources: 6 crews, 11 engines, 5 water tenders, 2 dozers; Total personnel: 276 and Available air support: 3 helicopters.
Summary: There was no new perimeter growth yesterday as unburned fuels within the interior continued to smolder and burn. Today crews will continue mop up, patrol and rehab on all divisions of the fire. Read More
Luján Discusses Need to Address Climate Change and Drought Conditions
STATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District and a member of the Safe Climate Caucus spoke on the House floor this morning about the need to address climate change and the impact it is having on drought conditions in the West.
The Safe Climate Caucus is a group of Democratic members who are highlighting the need for action on climate change through daily floor speeches and other activities. Click here https:////www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxrC2DzPwYc&feature=youtu.be to watch Luján’s speech.
“Mr. Speaker, as we come to Read More
Udall Introduces Constitutional Amendment on Campaign Finance Reform
Thompson Ridge Fire 90 Percent Contained as 41 Miles of Hose Reeled In
Valles Caldera National Preserve. Courtesy photo
Thompson Ridge Fire
Acres: 23,903; Start date: May 31, 2013; Cause: Downed power line; Location: Valles Caldera National Preserve; Containment: 90 percent; Fuels: Mixed conifer and Ponderosa pine; Terrain: Steep, rugged; Resources: 2 crews, 5 engines, 6 water tenders, 2 dozers; Total personnel: 339 and Available air support: 3 helicopters.
Summary: Today at 6 a.m., the Arizona Central West Zone Incident Management Team completed a seamless transition of the fire to the Albuquerque Zone Type III Incident Management Team.
Central West Read More
Preparing for Rain Storms
Rain clouds loom as sun beams shower down on the Jemez Mountains Saturday as seen heading west toward Los Alamos from the Pojoaque Valley. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
BAER News:
Preparing for Rain Storms
JEMEZ SPRINGS - The recent Thompson Ridge Fire that burned on the Valles Caldera National Preserve, Forest Service, and private lands, changed the watersheds within the burned area.
The wildfire increased the potential for flash flooding and mudflows that could impact several communities, homes, roads, and other infrastructures adjacent to and downstream from the burned Read More
