Environment

$1.9M Available For Youth Outdoor Programs Through Outdoor Equity Fund

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Tribal Adaptive Organization will provide 50 disabled Native American youth in San Juan County with access to adaptive equipment for weekly outdoor activities. Courtesy photo

NMORD News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico’s pioneering Outdoor Equity Fund program will open its final fiscal year 2026 application window Jan. 1-31, with $1.9 million available as demand for the grants continues to climb. 

Since 2020, New Mexico’s Outdoor Recreation Division has gotten more than 106,000 young people from 23 different counties outdoors for education and career training through Outdoor Equity Fund grants. Read More

Daily Postcard: Early Morning Beauty Of Pajarito Mountain Ski Area

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Daily Postcard: The early morning beauty of Pajarito Mountain Ski Area at 397 Camp May Road. Opening day is tentatively set for Dec. 12 and season passes are on sale now. Also, registration is now open for Pajarito’s popular multiweek lessons, including: Camp Bluebird, the four-week, Saturday only lessons for kids ages 7-12; Master the Mountain, the four-week, Sunday only lessons for all ages 7 & up;  Women’s Clinics every Thursday; and Senior Clinics every Thursday. Visit https://www.pajarito.ski/. Courtesy/PMSA Read More

Daily Postcard: Night Sky Over Cabin On Valle Grande

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Participants in a night sky program gather around the movie set cabin in Valle Grande at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Photo by Richard Gonzales/NPS

VCNP News:

Registration is now open for several ranger programs at Valles Caldera National Preserve (VCNP).

Programs that require registration:

  • 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐃𝐞𝐜. 𝟏𝟗: 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬-𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐤𝐢 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧 – https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm…
  • 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐃𝐞𝐜. 𝟐𝟎: 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚 – https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm…
  • 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐃𝐞𝐜. 𝟐𝟏: 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐲 –
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Wildlife Wednesday Free Event: Mexican Wolf Update Dec. 10

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John Oakleaf Holds a Wolf Pup. Courtesy photo

NMWF News:

The population of Mexican wolves in New Mexico and Arizona continues to rise and biologists are preparing for their annual winter survey to determine exact numbers.

John Oakleaf, senior wolf scientist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, will give a presentation on the wolf-reintroduction program. He’s the December featured speaker for the New Mexico Wildlife Federation’s Wildlife Wednesday series.

Oakleaf’s free talk will start at 5:30 p.m., Dec. 10., at Marble Brewery’s Northeast Heights Taproom, 9904 Montgomery, NE., in Read More

Scenes From Los Alamos Geological Society’s 2025 Earth Treasure Show At Pajarito Masonic Lodge #66

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2025 Earth Treasure Show volunteer Christina Johnson helps children through a gem stone tree craft project during the Los Alamos Geological Society’s 56th annual event Saturday at Pajarito Masonic Lodge #66, 1400 N. Sage Loop. The event is part of the 2025 WinterFest activities. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Scene from the Los Alamos Geological Society’s Earth Treasure Show Saturday at the Masonic Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Scene from the Los Alamos Geological Society’s Earth Treasure Show Saturday at the Masonic Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

Public Safety Moment: Slow Down Especially In Ice & Snow!

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COUNTY News:

Despite Thursday morning’s weather and hazardous road conditions, Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) officers conducted 20 traffic stops and issued nearly 30 citations, most of them for speeding.

Several drivers were cited for traveling more than 26 miles per hour – or more – over the posted speed limit.

Excessive speeding on wet or icy roads is extremely dangerous. LAPD reminds all drivers to slow down and exercise caution during their commutes—no matter the weather or road conditions.

Also, when seeing emergency vehicle lights and hearing sirens, pull over!

Emergency crews Read More

Posts From The Road: Traveling Through Tulsa Time…

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Route 66 Rising: A large sculpture sits on the east side of Tulsa welcoming travelers as they enter the city. The city is proud of its history and involvement in Route 66 as the highway passes through Tulsa for many miles. There are numerous landmarks around town that commemorate the highway including the ‘Route 66 Rising’ sculpture in east Tulsa. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Meadow Gold: Meadow Gold Dairy has been around since 1901 serving a variety of dairy products. The Meadow Gold sign was constructed in 1934 as an advertisement for Meadow Gold, which was owned by Beatrice Foods Co. Read More