Environment

Drawing And Painting Class With Lisa Coddington

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PEEC News:

Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) welcomes back talented artist Lisa Coddington, who will teach a two-day workshop on drawing and watercolor using botanical and natural subjects.

The class will be held at the Los Alamos Nature Center 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 12 and 13. Coddington’s class is open to all, from beginners to advanced artists.

Participants will explore pencil and watercolor techniques that portray plants and animals in this hands-on workshop. With easy to understand demonstrations and Master artist examples, Coddington will work Read More

Los Alamos National Laboratory: Experiment Helps To Advance Nuclear Explosion Monitoring

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Workers at the NNSS prepare to insert a canister holding explosives and diagnostic equipment into a 31-meter deep hole in preparation for the SPE-6 experiment. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

Last month, Los Alamos National Laboratory participated in the National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA) sixth detonation of an underground conventional explosive at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) as part of its ongoing Source Physics Experiment (SPE) series.

SPE seeks to improve the nation’s capability to detect and characterize underground nuclear explosions to help develop an Read More

SFNF Waives Fees In Honor Of Veterans Day

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SFNF News:
 
SANTA FE ― The Santa Fe National Forest will honor Veterans Day by waiving fees at many recreation sites and amenities Friday, Nov. 11.
 
Fees at all national forests and grasslands will be waived at many day-use sites, such as picnic grounds and developed trailheads, in cooperation with other federal agencies under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act. Veterans Day is the last fee-free day for 2016.
 
Fees will be waived at Santa Fe National Forest sites that normally charge a day-use fee and campgrounds that are not on the National Recreation
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Gallina WUI Prescribed Burn Planned On Coyote Ranger District

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SFNF News:
 
SANTA FE ― Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest expect to begin the previously announced Gallina wildland-urban interface (WUI) prescribed burn on the Coyote Ranger District today if conditions, including fuel moisture levels, air quality and weather forecasts are favorable. 
 
WUI refers to the transition zone between natural areas and human development. As more homes are built in the WUI adjacent to public lands that are naturally prone to wildfire, the risk to property increases. The 500-acre Gallina WUI project area is one mile
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Local Extension Office GMO Program Nov. 10

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EXTENSION OFFICE News:
 
The Los Alamos County Extension Office is planning a program called, “Explore the pros and cons of GMO fruits and vegetables, learn future and current research, what is new in labeling,” at 7 p.m., Nov. 10 at Fuller Lodge. 
 
Given by Extension Vegetable Specialist Stephanie Walker, Ph.d., Agronomy and Extension Pecan Specialist Richard Heerema, Ph.d., Plant Biology.
 
For information, call 505.662.2656 or visit https:////losalamosextension.nmsu.edu.
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Creative Santa Fe Announces Santa Fe Nuclear Weapons Summit

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CrSF News:
 
SANTA FE ― Creative Santa Fe (CrSF), Nuclear Threat Initiative, and N Square announced The Santa Fe Nuclear Weapons Summit, designed to engage a new type of discussion about nuclear security and proliferation.
 
Over the course of three days, 20-30 next generation leaders in a wide variety of fields will travel to New Mexico to be immersed in the history of nuclear weapons, discuss present day nuclear threats and – most importantly – explore ‘what if’ scenarios about the future of global security.
 
Facilitators
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It’s Hunting Season – Safety Is First Priority

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SFNF News:
 
SANTA FE ― The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) urges hunters and other visitors to make safety their top priority during hunting season on the forest.
 
Be respectful of the Forest Service’s multiple-use mandate, and remain aware of your surroundings. A good rule of thumb is look up, look down, look all around.
 
Another recommendation is to review the Forest Service website for hunting safety tips and rules that apply to all national forests and grasslands.
 
Hunters on the SFNF are advised to use extra caution in areas previously
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