Environment

Zamora: Disaster Relief Was Meant For Fire Victims, Not FEMA Insiders

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By Rep. MARTIN ZAMORA
District 63
Candidate for Congressional District 03

When Congress created the Hermits Peak–Calf Canyon Fire compensation fund, the mission was simple: help New Mexico families rebuild after one of the worst disasters in state history. Homes were destroyed, land was lost, and entire livelihoods vanished overnight. The fund was meant to be a promise that victims would not be abandoned by their government.

Today, that promise is in jeopardy, and the people responsible for oversight have failed the folks they were charged with helping.

Investigative reporting has revealed Read More

Scenes Of March 3 Total Lunar Eclipse Over Los Alamos

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The view at 4:30 a.m. today from North Community of the total lunar eclipse over Los Alamos. Photo by Marc Baily

The view around 4:30 a.m. today of the total lunar eclipse over Los Alamos taken from Anderson Overlook. ‘The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.’ Psalm 19:1. Photo by Steve Bublitz

The view this morning of the total lunar eclipse over Los Alamos. Photo by Lauren Hughes 

The view through clouds this morning of the partial lunar eclipse over Los Alamos. Photo by Tariq Aslam

The view through clouds this morning of the total lunar eclipse taken over Los Read More

2025 Emissions Inventory Live Training Session Wednesday

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NMED News:

NM Environment Department — Air Quality Bureau – Emissions Inventory Section is conducting several live training sessions for the 2025 Emission Inventory. The third live training session is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. MST, March 4, 2026. All live training sessions will be conducted on MS Teams.

Click here to join the March 4 live training session.

For more information about the 2025 Emissions Inventory, please refer to the NMED Emissions Inventory.

For additional information concerning this bulletin, please contact Nevil Franco, Nevil.franco@env.nm.gov, Read More

Los Alamos County Hosts Community Meeting On Mesa Trail Improvements Wednesday

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County invites community members to attend the first community engagement session for the Los Alamos Mesa Trail Rehabilitation Project at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 4 at Fuller Lodge (2132 Central Ave., Los Alamos, NM 87544).

This initiative focuses on creating a safer, more accessible, and welcoming trail experience for users of all abilities. The project will rehabilitate approximately 2,500 linear feet of the Los Alamos Mesa Trail to bring it into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Public Right of Way Accessibility Guidelines Read More

State Workforce Solutions Announces 2,800 New Mexicans Trained For Climate, Infrastructure Careers

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NMDWS News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Nearly three thousand New Mexicans have been trained for infrastructure and climate-ready careers – far surpassing the statewide target of 2,000 by the end of the year.

The numbers surpass targets outlined in the Governor’s Building New Mexico’s Workforce to Foster the Clean Energy Transition, Infrastructure Investments, and Resilient Communities, Executive Order 2024-152, which required a strategic and unified approach to enhance infrastructure and clean energy workforce training across 11 state agencies and offices.

“Without a skilled workforce, we Read More

Pajarito Environmental Education Center To Host Workshop On Making High‐Quality iNaturalist Observations On Pi Day

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PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will celebrate Pi Day (3/14) with a free, hands‐on workshop, How to Make a Good iNaturalist Observation (Pi‐Naturalist), 1-3:30 p.m., Saturday, March 14 at the Los Alamos Nature Center.

The program is designed for anyone interested in improving their iNaturalist skills, from complete beginners to seasoned users looking to strengthen the quality and accuracy of their observations.

iNaturalist has become an essential tool for documenting biodiversity and contributing to community science. However, many users find that Read More

Denver Art Museum Unveils 2026 Untitled Lineup

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Denver Art Museum, 2025.Courtesy/Denver Art Museum

DAM News:

DENVER — The Denver Art Museum (DAM) is delighted to announce an engaging lineup of Colorado creatives and artists for the 2026 season of Untitled: Artist Takeover events. The new year of Artist Takeover programs will continue to highlight artist collaborators’ roles in developing these exciting quarterly opportunities for creative celebration.

Untitled events connect the community with regional artists and creatives, offering immersive programming featuring performances, artmaking and one-of-a-kind experiences Read More

Weekly Fishing Report: March 2, 2026 

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By GEORGE MORSE 
Sports and Outdoors 
Los Alamos Daily Post 

Several lakes in Northeast New Mexico opened for fishing this weekend. Morphy Lake State Park, Clayton Lake State Park, Charette Lakes and Maxwell Lake 13 opened after being closed for the winter. Clayton Lake was stocked Feb. 18 with 4,001 rainbow trout in preparation for the opener. There should be good fishing for holdover rainbow trout at Charette and Maxwell Lake 13. 

Be sure to call 575.377.1594 to check on ice conditions at Eagle Nest Lake. The weather forecast indicates a warming trend so ice conditions may deteriorate.    Read More