Courtesy/ACRR
ACRR News:
Paul Geimer was the top predictor in the Atomic City Road Runners weekly pace race held last Tuesday on the trail across from the Laboratory “S” Site on West Jemez Road with 22 second differential off his predicted time. Geimer was also the first finisher in the 3 mile trail run at 21:44.
Other accurate predictors were:
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — If you see brownish-yellow or red discoloration of trees in and around Back Canyon Campground in the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF), it may be the result of defoliation from the Douglas-fir tussock moth (DFTM).
Trees may appear to be dying, but those brown branches signal the outbreak of the Douglas-fir tussock moth, a native defoliator whose larvae (caterpillars) feed on the needles of a variety of fir tree species. The caterpillar’s appetite can result in partial or complete defoliation, resulting in tree mortality or vulnerability to bark beetles.
Currently in 2024, Read More
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
There has been extensive flooding in the Las Vegas area, especially along the Gallinas River. It is best to avoid this area as crews clean up after the floods.
Heavy rainfall two weeks ago raised streamflows to higher than normal. This past week was drier and streamflows fell back to near and below normal.
More rain is forecast for this coming week so streamflows may rise again. It is always a good idea to check conditions at the location you are headed to. Streamflows can be checked on the United States Geological Survey (USGS) streamflow Read More
NMTD News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico communities and organizations looking to join in the celebration of the Route 66 Centennial in 2026 are invited to participate in a grant program launched by the New Mexico Tourism Department (NMTD) that will provide support for marketing campaigns, special events and infrastructure related to Route 66.
The Route 66 Centennial Grant Program, which opened on July 15, allows eligible entities to submit projects related to consumer experiences, events, destination enhancements Read More
Sawtooth Mountain Range: A view of a portion of the Sawtooth Valley and the Sawtooth Mountain Range are seen from the Bethine and Frank Church Overlook Viewpoint where visitors get their first panoramic view of the Sawtooth Mountains and the Sawtooth Valley. The overlook is located near the Galena Summit on the Sawtooth Scenic Byway. The headwaters of the Salmon River are near this viewpoint but it is a small stream. The river increases in size by the time it reaches Stanley, Idaho, just a few miles farther north. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Ranch and Boulder Mountains: While driving Read More
Thompson Peak Fire ignited Thursday west of N.M. 63, south of Thompson Peak. Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
SANTA FE—Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) fire managers are managing wildfires in the Coyote, Jemez and Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger Districts.
“What is occurring recently is pretty much the summer monsoonal pattern,” said Meteorologist Richard Naden of the Southwest Coordination Center. “But it has been slightly drier the past few days with less wetting rainfall on the Santa Fe National Forest. Wetting rainfall activity should pick up dramatically by the middle to end of next week. We will still Read More
Alamos Springs Wildfire underway in the Jemez Ranger District. Courtesy/SFNN
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) fire managers were notified of a new wildfire start this morning, named the Alamo Springs Wildfire in the Jemez Ranger District, west of N.M. 4 and north of Rincon Fishing Site on Forest Service land.
The wildfire is less than an acre (.36) and, although cause is undetermined, lightning was detected in the area Wednesday night.
Smoke may be visible from N.M. 4 and the management strategy is full suppression. The wildfire has low spread potential, creeping and smoldering Read More
Pajarito Mountain News:
Pajarito’s Music in the Mountains series brings the island vibes Saturday July 13 with Innastate, one of Albuquerque’s best reggae bands.
Music will get started at noon, and Boxing Bear and Bathtub Row will be pouring. Plus, the cafe will be serving up delicious food and the bike park will be open. Read More
By MELISSA BARTLETT
Los Alamos
The current Los Alamos County Parks and Recreation policy for access to the lower part of Bayo and Pueblo canyons is too restrictive and discriminates against those of us who have limited abilities.
Currently, parking is allowed only in the small dirt lot near the gate on the road that leads to the waste water treatment plant. Private vehicles that park anywhere past the gate are subject to ticketing.
This means that to access the many lovely trails of lower Pueblo and Bayo Canyons, the only option is a hike on the paved road and risk the trucks or on a small hot dusty trail Read More
