Environment

Lauritzen: ‘Pack It In, Pack It Out’

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Consider taking your trash and recyclable items back out with you when you leave Saturday’s 4th of July Spectacular event. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen

By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Los Alamos

Los Alamos County employees have worked so hard this week preparing for Saturday’s 4th of July Spectacular event. Please consider taking your trash and recyclable items back out with you when you leave the event. The last time White Rock hosted 4th of July events the amount of trash took days to remove. There were cases with full cans of beer left throughout the Overlook Complex.

Many of these County employees Read More

Santa Fe National Forest Reminds Visitors To Recreate Responsibly This Fourth Of July

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE — Ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend, the Santa Fe National Forest encourages visitors to recreate responsibly, obey fire restrictions and closures, and do their part to prevent human-caused wildfires. 

As visitors celebrate the Fourth of July, remember that fireworks are prohibited year-round on all National Forest System lands. Fireworks, including sparklers, firecrackers, aerial fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices, can easily ignite dry grass and forest fuels, causing fast-moving wildfires.  

Stage II Fire Restrictions remain in effect across Read More

Bipartisan Public Lands Caucus Supports America The Beautiful Act, Funding America’s Best Idea On Country’s 250th Birthday

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Public Lands Caucus News: 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a major bipartisan push for conservation and outdoor access, U.S. Representatives Gabe Vasquez (NM-02), Ryan Zinke (MT-01), Mike Simpson (ID-02), and Debbie Dingell (MI-06)—the co-chairs of the Bipartisan Public Lands Caucus—were joined by 14 members of the Caucus to support the America the Beautiful Act on the eve of America’s 250th. 

The bipartisan bill reauthorizes the Legacy Restoration Fund, investing $1.9 billion over the next five years in our national parks, forests, and public lands across America. This funding will speed up deferred Read More

Los Alamos County Remains In READY Status During Fire Season 

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COUNTY News:

          • Be safe and mindful of fire restrictions this holiday weekend

The Los Alamos County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) would like to remind residents that Los Alamos County remains in the READY stage of the Ready, Set, Go! wildfire preparedness program throughout fire season. Heading into the holiday weekend, citizens are reminded to be mindful of the current fire restrictions and be safe as they celebrate.

McCauley Springs Fire Update

OEM continues to monitor the McCauley Springs Fire. Recent progress has significantly reduced the immediate threat to Los Alamos County. Read More

LANL 2026 Summer Physics Camp Celebrates 10 Years Of Student Curiosity And Creativity

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A Music House: Student Aryl L. Villa of Silver City demonstrates the electronic grand piano in her Santa Fe Opera House model to LANL Director Thom Mason and U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich. Photo by David Moore/LANL

Robotic Hand Meet Your Creator: A robotic hand was created and decorated by 8th grader Hina Sherhata, of Hilo, HI with floral motifs inspired by the legends and volcanic landscapes of the Big Island. Photo by Mark MacInnes/ladailypost.com

Group Shot: Students, mentors, and invited guests celebrate the conclusion of the 10th Annual Summer Physics Camp in Santa Fe. Photo by David Moore/ Read More

U.S. Forest Service Seeks Public Comment On Proposed Rule To Modernize Directives System

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Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz

USFS News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) is inviting public comment on a proposed rule to modernize its directives system—the agency’s internal documentation that guides how employees carry out their work. The proposal would redefine the agency’s manual and handbooks to reduce procedural burdens, encourage innovation and return decision-making authority to employees closest to the land.

“Today, the Forest Service maintains more than 900 chapters of national guidance and thousands of additional regional and unit-level supplements,” Read More

McCauley Spring Fire Update: June 30, 2026

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USFS News:

Acres: 712                                        

Containment: 43%                                     

Start Date: June 24, 2026

Location: Jemez Ranger District, east of Battleship Rock                   

Cause: Undetermined

Fuels: Timber, grass & understory, hardwood litter                                           

Personnel: 384                                                                                                                                              

Highlights: While the fire remains smoldering and creeping through dry fuels, suppression efforts Read More