Environment

Water Release From Abiquiu Reservoir To Begin Nov. 30

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USACE News:

ABIQUIU LAKE – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District (USACE) announced today that it has scheduled a water release from Abiquiu Reservoir to begin Nov. 30 and end Dec. 17, 2025.

The water will be delivered to Elephant Butte Reservoir by the end of December 2025.

Below is a tentative flow release in cubic feet per second (cfs):

  • Nov. 30 – 500 cfs (start date)
  • Dec. 1 – 800 cfs
  • Dec. 2 – 1,000 cfs
  • Dec. 3 – 1,200 cfs
  • Dec. 4 to Dec. 8 – 1,400 cfs
  • Dec. 9 – 1,200 cfs
  • Dec. 10 – 1,000 cfs
  • Dec. 11 – 800 cfs
  • Dec. 12 to Dec.16 – 500 cfs
  • Dec. 17 – 300 cfs

Spot checks along the Rio Chama during high flow releases Read More

New Mexico Department Of Game And Fish Reminds Public To Keep Holiday Decorations Wildlife Friendly

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The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish reminds the public to ensure that their holiday decorations do not pose a safety hazard to wildlife that may become entangled. Courtesy/NMDGF

NMDGF News:

SANTA FE – Now that Thanksgiving is over, many New Mexicans take the opportunity to decorate their homes for the holidays.

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) would like to remind the public as they prepare to hang up those colorful strands of light and bring that inflatable Santa Claus out of storage to ensure that their holiday decorations do not pose a safety hazard to wildlife that may Read More

Household Hazardous Waste Collection At Eco Station Dec. 5

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County’s Environmental Services will accept household hazardous waste, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, at the Eco Transfer Station, 3701 East Jemez Road. Residents who already pay for curbside collection can drop off household hazardous waste at the Eco Transfer Station.

Accepted items include:

Smoke Detectors, Light Bulbs, Aerosol Spray Cans, Automotive Fluids, Corrosives, Cleaners, Photographic Flammable Solvents, Fuels, Items Containing Mercury, Oxidizers, Fertilizers, Pool Chemicals, Paints, Finishes, Stains, Pesticides and herbicides.

Note: Disposing Read More

NACo: Counties Celebrate Key Permitting Inclusion In SPEED Act

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NACo News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Association of Counties (NACo) issued the following statement in response to the passage of the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act (H.R. 4776), which advanced out of the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources Nov. 20.

NACo Executive Director Matthew Chase said:

“Counties are pleased that the SPEED Act would reform the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) by streamlining federal permitting and strengthening county involvement in decision-making. We support commonsense permitting reforms, and Read More

SFNF Pile Burns: Española, Jemez & Cuba Ranger Districts

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SFNF plans prescribed pile burns in the Española, Jemez, and Cuba Ranger Districts, as early as the week of Dec. 1. Courtesy/SFNF

SFNF News:

SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) is planning prescribed pile burns in the Española, Jemez, and Cuba Ranger Districts, as early as the week of Dec. 1.

SFNF estimates this work to continue through the winter as weather conditions allow. Pile burning is meant to treat slash, like branches, piled by thinning crews with the aim of reducing flammable fuels.

The decision to proceed with each pile burn will depend on multiple factors, including snowpack, Read More

Celebrate Los Alamos WinterFest Weekend 2025 Dec. 5-7!

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos WinterFest Weekend 2025 celebrates winter in Los Alamos, Dec. 5-7. This year’s theme is “Red, Green, or Christmas”.

Businesses/organizations have scheduled events, including ballets, bazaars, shows, sales:

Friday, Dec. 5​​

  • 1-3 p.m. Community Art Program: Lino Block Printed Tea Towels, Los Alamos Arts Council
  • 1-7 p.m. 32nd Annual Creche Show, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
  • ​7-8 p.m. December Night Sky, Los Alamos Nature Center (PEEC) Planetarium
  • ​7-9 p.m. Sugar Plum on “The Hill” at Duane Smith Auditorium​

Saturday, Dec. 6

  • ​​8-11 a.m. Kiwanis
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Bradbury Science Museum Association To Host ‘Trinity Site: 80 Years Of Data And Factoids’ Dec. 11 At Fuller Lodge

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Robb Hermes, left, and Jim Eckles to explore the history and science of the Trinity Site in honor of its 80th anniversary, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Thursday Dec. 11, at Fuller Lodge. Courtesy/BSMA

COMMUNITY News:

The community is invited to join Jim Eckles and Robb Hermes for a fascinating evening exploring the history and science of the Trinity Site in honor of its 80th anniversary, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 11, at Fuller Lodge.

This event is hosted by the Bradbury Science Museum Association and is free and open to the public. View more details and register online.

About the speakers:

  • Jim Eckles
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