Environment

Bee City Los Alamos Encourages Community To Welcome In Pollinators With Two Upcoming Events At The Garden

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Scene from the Pollinator Demonstration Garden next to the Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladialypost.com

Scene from the Pollinator Demonstration Garden next to the Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladialypost.com

BCLA News:

With the help of many volunteers and dedicated advisory committee members, Bee City Los Alamos (BCLA) has been working diligently all summer. The 2025 Backyard Pollinator Garden Project welcomed applicants in June, and in July BCLA handed out more than 700 native plants to 45 residents in White Rock and Los Read More

Daily Postcard: Cooper’s Hawk Perches At Nature Center

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Daily Postcard: A juvenile Cooper’s Hawk perches on a railing Wednesday outside the Los Alamos Nature Center. Photo by Jonathan Dowell, Ph.D./SnowyEgretPhotography

Another view of the juvenile Cooper’s Hawk perched on a railing Wednesday outside the Los Alamos Nature Center. Photo by Jonathan Dowell, Ph.D./SnowyEgretPhotography Read More

U.S. Senators Heinrich And Luján Announce Legislation To Protect New Mexico Workers From Extreme Heat

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As temperatures climbed to historic levels once again this summer, U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), announced legislation that would implement workplace heat stress protections in New Mexico and nationwide.

“Every day, thousands of New Mexicans work to maintain our grid, build our roads, care for our favorite open spaces, farm the land, and do countless other jobs under the heat of the sun — work we all rely on to make our communities function. These folks deserve our respect. And with temperatures hitting higher than ever Read More

Don’t Just Recycle, Recreate! Learn To Paint On Plastic Trash Sept. 6

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Paint on plastic image. Workshop 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sept. 6 at SALA. Photo by Kes Luchini

COMMUNITY News:

The public is invited to attend a free drop-in Creative Reuse Art workshop, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 6 at the SALA Los Alamos Event Center.

Painting on plastic is more than just a fun activity – it’s a new way of thinking about art. Let’s rethink what “waste” really means and create beauty out of waste. Whether you’re comfortable with a paintbrush or you’d rather just use your fingers, everyone is welcome to try their hand at this Creative Reuse Workshop. This is an opportunity to create Read More

New Mexico And Texas Reach Settlement Agreements In Decade-Long Rio Grande Water Dispute

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U.S. SUPREME COURT News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico, Texas, Colorado and the United States today filed a package of settlement agreements with the Special Master in the U.S. Supreme Court case Texas v New Mexico and Colorado and requested dismissal of the case.

The agreements, drafted with participation from relevant irrigation districts in New Mexico and Texas, resolve over a decade of interstate litigation and allow the states and their water users to move forward in implementing sustainable long-term compliance with the Rio Grande Compact and water resources management practices in the Lower Read More

Multiple Roads On Santa Fe National Forest Damaged Following Recent Storms

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE — Multiple roads on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) were damaged and washed out following severe storms. Shaun Sanchez, Forest Supervisor, stated, “Our engineers and road crew are assessing road damage, prioritizing areas with emergency access needs, and working to repair roads leading up to the Labor Day weekend. With increased traffic over the holiday, we ask that the public exercise extreme caution when driving through the forest.”

According to the National Weather Service, there is a heightened risk of river and stream flooding during storm events forecast Read More

New Mexico State Land Office Proposes New Rule To Harness Geothermal Potential

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NMSLO News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico State Land Office will hold a public rulemaking hearing on a new, proposed geothermal rule to align with recent legislative changes and modernize and improve the agency’s process for issuing geothermal leases. The hearing will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, in Morgan Hall at the State Land Office building in Santa Fe located at 310 Old Santa Fe Trail.

The purpose of the hearing is to gather feedback and receive public comments on a proposed replacement of the agency’s rule for developing geothermal resources (19.2.7 NMAC). The rule is expected Read More

PEEC Invites Girl Scouts To Earn Badges Through Nature Adventures This Fall

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PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is excited to host a pair of engaging programs this fall for Girl Scouts to connect with the natural world and earn badges through hands-on adventures. Programs take place at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road.

Daisy Girl Scout: Animal Observer
1–2:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025

Calling all Daisies! Scouts in grades K–1 are invited to earn their Animal Observer badge during an afternoon of discovery with a PEEC educator. Activities include games, hands-on exploration, and a special meet-and-greet with one of PEEC’s Read More