Environment

Local Expert Chick Keller Leads Final Wildflower Walk Of Season Oct. 17

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Goldenrods like this Solidago simplex bloom in late summer and into the fall. Photo by Chick Keller

PEEC News:

Pajarito Environmental Education Center’s Jemez Mountain Herbarium curator, Chick Keller, will lead the final Wildflower Walk of the season at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17.

Wildflower expert Chick Keller (right) leads a wildflower walk for PEEC. Photo by Josip Loncaric

This will be an easy walk to identify some of the wildflower beauties found in and around Los Alamos. Keller picks the trail based on what is blooming at the time. This outing is free, and no advance registration Read More

The Regional Coalition Of LANL Communities Discusses Consent Order Agreement And Gross Receipt Tax Issue

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RCLC News:
 
SANTA FE ― The Regional Coalition of LANL Communities (RCLC) will hold its monthly board meeting 9-11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 14, at the Taos Plaza Old County Courthouse, 121 N Plaza, Mural Room, 2nd floor in Taos.
 
The Regional Coalition has invited New Mexico Secretary of Environment, Bruce Tongate and Katie Roberts, Director of the Resource Protection Division at New Mexico Environment Department (NMED). Roberts will report on the Consent Order Agreement, an agreement between the NMED and the U.S. Department of
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Open Letter To The Next President And Members Of The 115th Congress

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NEMA News:
 
To the 45th President of the United States and Members of the 115th Congress:
 
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) represents electrical and medical imaging manufacturers, innovators, job creators and voters. We speak on behalf of pro-growth American industries that envision a modern electrical infrastructure and affordable, reliable health programs.
 
As you take on your sworn duties in service to the American people, we ask that you bear in mind five basic priorities that will expand the economy, increase employment rates, improve
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Expanded Garden Showcases Northern New Mexico Ethnobotanical History

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SFBG News:
 
SANTA FE ― Life wasn’t easy for American Indians and Spanish settlers in northern New Mexico 400 years ago. And now thanks to the newest addition to the Santa Fe Botanical Garden (SFBG) on Museum Hill, modern day visitors can see for themselves what it took to survive and flourish here.
 
Ojos y Manos: Eyes and Hands, the garden’s latest expansive hands-on living exhibit, opens to the public Saturday, Oct. 22, with a free program of flamenco and mariachi performances, Native American dances, story-telling and other activities.
 
“We’re
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10th Annual Pajarito Trail Fest Saturday

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Pajarito Trail Fest runner. Photo by Jim Stein
 
PTF News:
 
The aspens are aflame on Pajarito Mountain this month. On October 15, trail runners converge on one of the most breathtaking courses to join the Pajarito Trail Fest, a popular nonprofit race.
 
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Trail Fest is hosted by Pajarito Mountain Ski Area, on the outskirts of Los Alamos in the Jemez Mountains. A 10k- and 15-mile race begin 9 a.m. on Saturday.
 
Runners take off from mountain’s base (9,200 feet), climbing 1200 vertical feet in a clockwise
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WIPP: Updates On Ground Control Activities―Additional Rock Falls In Panel 3 Access Drift

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WIPP News:

Nuclear Waste Partnership (NWP) was evaluating the area of the rock fall in the Panel 3 exhaust drift Oct. 7, and determined that additional sections have dislodged since the initial report earlier in the week.

This area was, and continues to be, prohibited which means no personnel are allowed to enter. Being an inactive area of the mine, no ground control measures are being taken and additional falls may occur in this area until the remainder of the unstable portions of the drift have fallen.
 
This additional rock fall in the Panel 3 drift
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New Mexico’s Longest Yard Sale Spans More Than 26 Miles Oct. 15-16

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COMMUNITY News:
 
JEMEZ SPRINGS — The longest yard sale in New Mexico – the 13th annual Jemez Mountain Trail Sale, Oct. 15-16, will give bargain shoppers and sellers alike a chance to buy and sell new and used items with a complimentary view of fall colors along the Jemez Mountain Trail Scenic Byway drive.
 
In addition, Jemez Valley Animal Amigos – a no-kill rescue group – will be selling raffle tickets with two chances to win a vacation package in Jemez Springs.
 
The Jemez Mountain Trail Sale spans more than 26 miles, beginning at San Ysidro
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Los Alamos Energy Efficiency Home Tour Highlights Real-world Applications To Reduce Energy Consumption

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Energy saving features at the Shankland family residence in White Rock. Courtesy/PEEC

Energy saving features at the Frederickson family residence in Los Alamos. Courtesy/PEEC

COUNTY News:

  • Self-guided Tour of Homes in Los Alamos County Saturday, Oct. 15

The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities has announced the Energy Efficiency Home Tour to highlight real-world applications to reduce energy consumption and improve all-season comfort in the home.

Los Alamos County homeowners will open their doors 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 to share their homes and the energy-efficient design Read More

Bandelier To Unveil Statue Honoring CCC Workers

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CCC enrollees at Bandelier working in the stone quarry that is now the amphitheater at Juniper Campground, where the CCC Worker Statue will be installed. Courtesy/NPS
 
CCC enrollees at Bandelier working in the stone quarry that is now the amphitheater at Juniper Campground, where the CCC Worker Statue will be installed. Courtesy/NPS
 
BANDELIER News:
 
During the Great Depression, young men all over the country got badly-needed jobs with the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), learning skills, doing civic improvements and protecting resources. One of the camps was at Bandelier
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