Environment

Best Of Liddie’s Recipes: Carne Adovada

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Carne Adovada. Photo by Liddie Martinez

By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Española Valley

When we began growing Chimayo red chile on our farm, neither Rick nor I anticipated the dedication or devotion required nor the knee cartilage we would be sacrificing for this small, heritage crop. Once I had the seeds in my hot little hands, I was hooked. I visited my greenhouse daily and watched the seeds sprout into vibrant green shoots and celebrated each new leaf. I pinched off the early blooms to ensure all energy was being used to create strong and healthy plants. In May, after we transplanted, I prayed we would be spared Read More

Los Alamos County Council To Consider Legal Services To Help Pursue Recovery Costs In Nationwide PFAS Claim

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COUNTY News:

At its meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 7, the Los Alamos County Council will consider a recommendation from the County Manager and Utilities Manager to approve an agreement with the law firm Stag Liuzza LLC.

The agreement would provide legal services to help the County pursue recovery of costs in a nationwide lawsuit involving damages to public drinking water and wastewater systems caused by per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

While Los Alamos County’s drinking water remains safe, with PFAS levels well below federal standards, County officials recommend legal representation Read More

Household Hazardous Waste Collection At Eco Station Tomorrow, Oct. 4

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County’s Environmental Services will accept household hazardous waste on a monthly schedule and new hours. Residents who already pay for curbside collection can drop off household hazardous waste at the Eco Transfer Station.

Accepted items include:

  • Smoke Detectors
  • Lightbulbs
  • Aerosol Spray Cans
  • Automotive Fluids
  • Corrosives
  • Cleaners
  • Photographic Flammable Solvents
  • Fuels
  • Items Containing Mercury
  • Oxidizers
  • Fertilizers
  • Pool Chemicals
  • Paints, finishes, and stains
  • Pesticides and herbicides.

Note: You may dispose of Automotive Oil and Antifreeze 7 days a week Read More

Summit Garden Club Hosts Herbal Medicine Talk By Jessie Emerson Oct. 6

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Flowering osha (Ligusticum porterei). Courtesy photo

SGC News:

At the Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, Summit Garden Club meeting, Jessie Emerson, RN and certified herbalist, will speak on herbal medicine, with emphasis on plants used by the Native Americans and Hispanics for centuries. The meeting will be held upstairs at Mesa Public Library. There will be refreshments at 1 p.m., and the meeting will begin at 1:30 p.m., with our speaker first on the agenda.

This talk will be for people interested in local herbal lore, history and remedy knowledge. One of the plants we will discuss will be osha, Ligusticum Read More

Free Planetarium Talk Explores Bats Of New Mexico Oct. 9

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Local bat biologist Milu Velardi will discuss the species and challenges in a free talk, 6-7 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

New Mexico is home to a surprising variety of bat species, but these remarkable animals face growing challenges. The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will host “Bats All Around Us”, a free program, 6-7 p.m. at the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium with local bat biologist Milu Velardi.

The event is open to the public in person and online.

Velardi will introduce audiences to the bats that share our landscapes, Read More

Boundary Fence Repair And Hazard Tree Removal Begins In The Hermit’s Peak Calf Canyon Burned Area

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE — Crews will repair boundary fences and remove hazard trees in the Hermit’s Peak Calf Canyon (HPCC) burned area of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) beginning early fall 2025. This project reduces wildfire risk, prevents power outages along the Mora-San Miguel (MSM) Cooperative power line, and keeps livestock out of nearby villages, including San Geronimo, San Pablo, San Ignacio, Las Dispensas, Gallinas, and Cow Creek.

This work is authorized under a categorical inclusion (CE) and project actions include:

  • Prioritize removing hazard trees based off the HPCC burn severity
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SFNF & USDA Call Laguna Wildfire 100 Percent Contained

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE — A recent fixed wing flight with an infrared (IR) camera detected no heat within the Laguna Wildfire perimeter.

USDA Forest Service Fire Managers from the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) have called the Laguna Wildfire 100 percent contained.

This announcement means the wildfire poses no risk of spreading.

There are no closures, but the public is urged to exercise caution when traveling within this burned area.

Hazards exist, including:

  • Dead standing trees; and
  • Potential for flash flooding even in areas not directly affected by the wildfire.

Lightning ignited the Laguna Read More