Environment

New Mexico Historic Preservation Division’s Cortney Wands Digs Into New Role As State Archaeologist

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State Archaeologist Cortney Wands

NMHPD News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Historic Preservation Division has announced that Cortney Wands has been named New Mexico State Archaeologist, tasked with overseeing the state’s deep archaeological history and prehistory. 

“Cortney is a thorough and diligent archaeologist with nearly 25 years of archaeology experience in New Mexico and across the country,” said State Historic Preservation Officer Michelle Ensey. “We’re thrilled to see her settle into her new role as our State Archaeologist.” 

As State Archeologist, Wands reviews and concurs Read More

DPU Highlights Medical Equipment Alert Registry During Public Power Week

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COUNTY News:

As part of Public Power Week, the Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is reminding residents who rely on electrically powered, life-sustaining medical equipment to register for the department’s Medical Equipment Alert Program.

This voluntary registry allows DPU to identify customers with special notification needs in the event of planned power outages. Registered participants receive special notice—beyond normal notification procedures—when planned electrical interruptions are scheduled.

“While our team works year-round to provide safe, reliable Read More

Weekly Fishing Report: Oct. 6, 2025 

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post 

Kokanee salmon snagging season opened Oct. 1 at Navajo Lake, El Vado Lake and Eagle Nest Lake.

Snagging season at Heron Lake begins Nov. 11 after the egg-taking operation. Possession of kokanee salmon at Heron Lake is prohibited from Oct. 1 until Nov. 11.

All snagging seasons end Dec. 31 at all locations.

In recent years, the best snagging success has been at Navajo Lake.

The State Game and Fish Department stocked a total of 6,493 Rio Grande cutthroat trout Oct. 1 in six high-elevation lakes in the Pecos Wilderness

The streamflow in the Rio Read More

State Water Courts Reorganized Into Regional Structure

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NMSC News:

SANTA FE — A reorganization of water courts in New Mexico takes effect Wednesday under an order by the state Supreme Court to promote the timely and efficient resolution of legal disputes over water.

“This plan helps the judiciary address complex, technical water disputes that occur regularly because of conflicts between water users and appeals from administrative decisions,” Chief Justice David K. Thomson said. “Having regional water courts will be particularly important during periods of sustained severe drought when water disputes likely will become more frequent and can Read More

County: Stay Warm And Heat Safely!

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COUNTY News:

As we tiptoe toward colder weather, make sure you use space heaters safely! NEVER plug heaters into multi-plug adapters or use them with extension cords.

Heaters draw a lot of energy that could melt, or even ignite the plug.

Use space heaters that are child-, pet-, and clumsy-proof to prevent them from accidentally tipping.

Always keep heaters away from flammable and combustible sources and turn them off when they’re not needed. Read More

Amateur Naturalist: The Autumn Leaves

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By ROBERT DRYJA
Los Alamos

Autumn is now entering its peak for the seasonal change of leaves. Trees of all kinds had green leaves during the summer. The leaves were making nourishment for the rest of the tree by absorbing carbon dioxide from the air and making more complex carbon compounds.

Oxygen was released into the air as a by product. This process, called photosynthesis, is now stopping with winter coming. Green leaves no longer make nourishment but instead dying away until next spring.

Maple trees can have a particularly colorful change. The hundreds of green leaves change color altogether. Read More

Posts From The Road: A Radio In Every Room

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Boots Court: Boots Court Motel sits near downtown Carthage, Mo. on Route 66 and Highway 71. Built in the 1930s and opening in 1939, the motel became a popular stopping point for travelers on both routes. The entrance was inviting with the outdoor chairs by the door for visitors to linger and stay awhile. Today, all rooms have been restored to their original settings and furnishings and the building has been remodeled from top to bottom. Although a little hard to see in the photo, the round disc sign hanging from the Boots Court sign promises a radio in every room, a luxury in 1939! The motel has carried Read More