Daily Postcard: Red Hot Pokers bloom proudly on Todd Loop Friday in White Rock. Red Hot Pokers can grow to 4 feet tall, are great pollinator magnets, deer resistant, and prolific bloomers. Photo by Shari Mills Read More
Environment
NM Counties Awards $325,000 For Wildfire Risk Reduction
NM Counties News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Counties awarded $325,000 to nine grant recipients for community wildfire protection plan updates, fuel reduction treatments, and education efforts through the 2026-2027 Wildfire Risk Reduction Grant Program.
The collaborative vetting process included the Bureau of Land Management, Forest Stewards Guild, NM Counties, NM Department of Game & Fish, NM Department of Homeland Security; Emergency Management, NM Forestry Division, NM State Land Office, and US Fish & Wildlife Service.
Grant recipients include:
- Catron County (CWPP update
New Mexico Launches Statewide Energy Dashboard
EMNRD News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico today launched a first-of-its kind energy dashboard, giving researchers, policymakers, businesses and the public a single source for data on the state’s energy production, emissions and infrastructure—and invites feedback to shape its development.
The DETECT dashboard, which stands for Data for the Energy Transition, Economy, Climate Change and Technologies, was created by the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department and the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. Today’s release is a test version; New Mexicans are encouraged Read More
Daily Postcard: Fence Lizard Lives Up To Name
Daily Postcard: A fence lizard lives up to its name on Richard Court in White Rock. Photo by Richard Skolnik Read More
Wildlife Dept. Reminds OHV Riders Of Safety Requirements
Courtesy/NMDW
NMDW News:
SANTA FE — Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, and many New Mexicans will head outdoors over the next few days to enjoy warm weather and fun with friends and family.
This includes a number of off-highway vehicle users who will hit the trails, heading into some of the state’s most remote and spectacular landscapes. With that in mind, the New Mexico Department of Wildlife is encouraging anyone riding in an OHV, whether as an operator or passenger, to abide by all safety regulations.
“Accident injuries can be greatly reduced when users follow the manufacturer’s Read More
Op-Ed: New Mexico Is Building The Water Infrastructure Our Future Demands
State Engineer Elizabeth K. Anderson, P.E.
By ELIZABETH K. ANDERSON, P.E.
New Mexico State Engineer
New Mexico is experiencing a watershed moment.
Within the next 50 years, the state’s top scientists project that climate change will reduce available water in New Mexico’s rivers and aquifers by approximately 25 percent.
That challenge has guided Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s approach to climate and water management from the beginning of her administration. When the governor took office in 2019, New Mexico faced a familiar but urgent problem: aging water infrastructure, worsening drought, Read More
Governor Declares Statewide Drought And Severe Fire Conditions As New Mexico’s Snowpack Hits Historic Low
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE— Amid the worst drought conditions on record, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has declared drought and severe fire conditions statewide and directed state agencies to take coordinated action to ensure communities receive timely information, technical assistance and resources as needed.
New Mexico’s snowpack is at a historic low while spring temperatures have soared to record highs, a potentially dangerous combination that has resulted in record low runoff and below average river flows throughout the state.
“New Mexico is experiencing Read More
Daily Postcard: Coyote Spotted Howling On North Mesa
Daily Postcard: A coyote is spotted howling from a grassy field on Sunday on North Mesa. Photo by Paya Pavlikova/ladailypost.com
Another view of the coyote in a grassy field on Sunday on North Mesa. Photo by Paya Pavlikova/ladailypost.com
A third view of the coyote spotted in a grassy field on Sunday on North Mesa. Photo by Paya Pavlikova/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos Farmers’ Market Marks Expands Offerings
The Los Alamos Farmers’ Market is selling aprons and tote bags during market hours. Courtesy/LA MainStreet
MAINSTREET AND CREATIVE DISTRICT News:
The Los Alamos Farmers’ Market has officially commenced its 56th year of operation, upholding a multi-generational tradition of connecting Northern New Mexico residents with local farmers, ranchers and artisans. As one of the region’s longest-running agricultural hubs, the market continues to serve as a critical economic engine for the local food system. The Los Alamos Farmers’ Market Season runs 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Thursdays, May to October Read More
Daily Postcard: Ranch Foreman’s Cabin Under Starry Sky
Daily Postcard: Ranch Foreman’s Cabin under a starry night sky. Courtesy/NPS/Alex Arnold
Valles Caldera is recruiting night sky volunteers for our 2026 astronomy programs and special events! Experience working with telescopes and knowledge of constellations are a bonus, but we’ll train you otherwise! Please apply today.