Environment

New Mexico Birding Big Year Contest 2026

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COUNTY News:

Join birders across the Land of Enchantment for the 2026 New Mexico Birding Big Year! This year-long competition challenges participants to identify as many bird species as possible within the state between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31. Open to birders of all ages and skill levels, the contest promotes wildlife appreciation, conservation awareness and community among New Mexico’s birding enthusiasts.

Participation Guidelines for the 2026 New Mexico Birding Big Year competition

Participants must register via the online form on or before April 1 to be part of the 2026 New Mexico Big Year. Read More

State To Host Sunland Park Community Meeting On Water Quality April 7

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NMED News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico state agencies will host a community meeting at the Doña Ana Community College in Sunland Park at 6 p.m., April 7, 2026, to gather input from residents affected by arsenic contamination in their drinking water and outline public health resources the state is working to provide.

The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) will present updates regarding the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA), which in recent years failed to properly treat arsenic in drinking water served to customers.

Attendees will also Read More

Abiquiu Lake To Host Annual Open House And Water Forecast Meeting March 31

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USACE News:

ABIQUIU LAKE — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District is scheduled to host its annual Open House event at 6 p.m., Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the Abiquiu Lake Visitor Center. The event is free and open to the public.

The purpose of the Open House is to inform the public about upcoming water level forecasts and release rates from Abiquiu Dam in 2026. It will be an open-forum-style meeting allowing for questions and input from members of the community.

The Visitor Center is located on Hwy 96 just 2 miles west of the Hwy 84 junction. For additional information, call the Abiquiu Read More

County Offers Online Sustainable Landscape Design Class Starting Friday

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COUNTY News:

A free, online class focusing on all the steps needed to develop a sustainable landscape will be starting on the first day of spring, this Friday, March 20. The class is designed to be a go-at-your-own-pace learning environment with the opportunity to have your questions answered by a community of local experts.

Every Friday morning, a new video and discussion board will open to participants. You can have the garden and outdoor lifestyle you want while being conscious of water conservation, fire preparedness, and ecosystem support, and this is the series to help you get started. Read More

LANL Public Trails Meeting March 25 At Fuller Lodge

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LANL News:

Want to learn more about our trails and how you can help care for them? The National Nuclear Security Administration, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos County, and the U.S. Forest Service will hold a public information meeting on the area’s trails, 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, at Fuller Lodge, 2132 Central Ave.

Doors open at 5 p.m. with an opportunity to interact with trails, resources management, and safety personnel. The meeting will provide the latest information about our trails and feature discussions on trail management and safe trail use.

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Coyote Creek State Park Opens New Campground & Cabins

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New cabin at Coyote Creek State Park (exterior). Courtesy/NMSP

NMSP News:

MORA — The New Mexico State Parks Division will open a newly constructed campground at Coyote Creek State Park on Saturday, March 28, adding the first cabin accommodations in the Division’s 93-year history and introducing modern camping amenities designed to improve access for a wider range of visitors.  

The new campground includes five recreational vehicle (RV) sites with modern shelters, electricity and water hookups, including one accessible site. The new Aserradero (Spanish for sawmill) Loop also includes Read More

Daily Postcard: Pika Nibbles On Leaf At Bandelier

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Daily Postcard: A pika nibbles on a leaf at Bandelier National Monument. Pikas eat a variety of green plants. They also collect plant materials and store them in ‘haystacks’ under rocks to eat during the winter. Pikas are closely related to rabbits and hares. In comparison to their relatives, pikas have shorter, rounder ears, and their hind legs are only slightly longer than their front legs. Unlike rabbits, pikas run and don’t hop. In and around Bandelier, pikas are active mostly during the morning and evening hours. They often venture off their rockpile homes to eat or collect plants for later Read More

Limited Spots Remaining For PEEC 2026 Summer Camps

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PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is excited to share a full slate of outdoor, science, and arts‐focused day camps for children entering grades 1–8, with programs based at the Los Alamos Nature Center and two additional camps offered in the Española Valley.

PEEC’s summer camps provide hands‐on learning, outdoor exploration, and opportunities for children to build confidence, make friends, and connect with the natural and cultural landscapes of Northern New Mexico.

Families can find complete details and registration links at peecnature.org/summer-camps Read More