Environment

Create Eco-Friendly Ornaments And Cards At New Mexico History Museum In Santa Fe Sunday Dec. 7

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NMHM News:

The community is invited to join the New Mexico History Museum (NMHM) in Santa Fe for a festive and eco-friendly crafting experience this holiday season, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7.

The museum is turning nostalgia into art by providing materials to visitors to create one-of-a-kind cards and ornaments using vintage issues of New Mexico Magazine.

Whether a seasoned crafter or just looking for a cozy way to celebrate, this hands-on workshop invites everyone to snip, fold, and design decorations that capture the spirit of the Southwest.

All materials will be provided, and museum Read More

Daily Postcard: Trail Ambassador B.A.R.K. Ranger Bean

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Daily Postcard: Valles Caldera National Preserve’s four-legged trail ambassador B.A.R.K. Ranger Bean, stares lovingly at his human during a recent hike on the Rabbit Mountain Loop. They spent time overlooking Valle Grande and Redondo Peak from the south rim of the caldera. If anyone’s best friend wants to join the Very Good Pups Club, follow these B.A.R.K. Ranger rules when in the park: 𝐁ag pet’s waste, 𝐀lways use a leash, 𝐑espect wildlife, 𝐊now where you can go. The park rangers created a webpage for the public to learn how to recreate responsibly with their pets at Valles Caldera. Photo Read More

Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort Opens For 2025-2026 Season

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SKI News:

VADITO — Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort welcomed guests as winter made its first appearance in Northern New Mexico. The resort opened Lift 2 and welcomed skiers and riders to experience their first tracks of the winter.

The snowmaking team worked hard to get the run open on Friday and hopes to make more snow throughout the week, opening up more terrain.

About Sipapu Ski Resort

Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort is New Mexico’s fastest-growing ski resort. Located just 20 miles southeast of Taos and two hours north of Albuquerque, Sipapu offers family-friendly fun for all levels of skiers and Read More

County: Be Cool When Tossing Hot Ashes!

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From Los Alamos County:

Nothing says cozy like a crackling fire on a chilly night — until those fireplace ashes turn into an unexpected hazard. Before you toss them out, make sure they’ve cooled completely and are stored safely.

Let’s keep the warmth in our homes and the fires where they belong. Stay safe, Los Alamos!

Residents and businesses should ensure all hot ashes are fully extinguished before placing them in trash receptacles. This simple precaution will help protect both our community and our waste collection staff and equipment.

Smoldering trash can turn into a serious fire, or, if dumped Read More

Public Safety Alert: Handling Wild Animals Increases Disease Risk And Violates Law 

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New Mexico Game & Fish News:

SANTA FE – Picking up wild animals in New Mexico is illegal and dangerous — for both people and the animals.

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is issuing an urgent public safety alert, reminding the public that handling wildlife spreads disease and violates state law.

Picking up or transporting protected species of wild animals dramatically increases the risk of disease transmission. Handling wild animals can expose humans and domestic pets to zoonotic diseases such as distemper, rabies, hantavirus and various parasites.

“A person’s instinct is to Read More

Gilman Tunnels Closed To Public Dec. 1 & 2 For Critical Rock Stabilization Work

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Gilman Tunnels. Courtesy/SFNF

SFNF News:

SANTA FE — Access to the Gilman Tunnels via Forest Road 376 will be prohibited for both motorized and non-motorized traffic on Dec. 1 & 2 to conduct critical rock stabilization work. For public safety and to allow crews to complete their work on time, the public is asked to avoid the area during the closure period.

This stabilization work involves eliminating the immediate rock fall danger as well as stabilizing the rock cliffs surrounding the tunnels.

For more information on this project call the Jemez District Office at 575.829.3535. For Santa Read More

Office Of State Engineer, Interstate Stream Commission’s $58M Operating Budget Prioritizes Water Security

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NMOSE News:

SANTA FE — The Office of the State Engineer and Interstate Stream Commission are calling on lawmakers to approve a $1 million increase to its operating budget request for Fiscal Year 2027 and $131 million in special appropriations.

The agency will present its budget before the Legislative Finance Committee at 1 p.m., Nov. 20 at the State Capitol, Room 307.

The proposed budget expands programs, strengthens compliance with interstate water compacts, supports Indian Water Rights settlements, and ensures long-term sustainability of acequia and Rio Grande trust funds. It positions Read More

Heinrich Emphasizes Importance Of Creating Land Management Plans That Balance Preservation Of Public Lands, Permitting Processes

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U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) delivers opening remarks at a hearing to examine how the BLM land use planning process under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) affects permitting before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Nove. 19, 2025. Courtesy photo

NATIONAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In his opening statement at a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing to examine how the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land use planning process impacts permitting under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA), U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Read More