Environment

Snyder: When Gardens Made History

Los Alamos Historical Society Executive Director Elizabeth Martineau in the Victory Garden behind the Hans Bethe House on Bathtub Row. Enterprise Bank’s support helped create this garden open daily to the public. Photo by Gordon McDonough 

By SHARON SNYDER
Los Alamos Historical Society

The Los Alamos Historical Society is planting a victory garden for the second year in a row, an effort that connects us to the Manhattan Project years and the World War II era. It is a living connection not only to Los Alamos history but also to our national history.

The term victory garden dates back to World War Read More

New Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard Issues Statement On Results Of New Jobs Study

From the New Mexico Land Office:

SANTA FE – A study released today by O’Donnell Economics and Strategy of Corrales shows that a full-fledged oil and gas remediation industry in New Mexico, focused on plugging wells and other site clean-up, could generate $4 billion in wages, create 65,337 jobs, and boost state revenue by $541 million.

Read the Study: The Economic Impact of Oil Field Remediation in New Mexico

New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard released the following statement on the results of the jobs study:

“With the recent oil and gas bonding study and this subsequent Read More

New Mexico DOH Encourages Bat And Wildlife Safety

Leaf-nosed bat in flight. Courtesy/Britannica 

DOH News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) advises residents not to touch unknown animals or wildlife in distress, but rather report the incident to local animal control services for proper care or action.

The DOH this month has received increasing reports of people coming into contact with bats. Because of high temperatures and lack of water, bats can have the tendency to fall on the ground from their perches where the nocturnal animals normally hang during daylight. Reaction to extreme heat can cause bats to seem ill and display Read More

PEEC: Explore The Sun At Summer Family Evening June 23

Explore the sun at a Summer Family Evening hosted by PEEC and the Los Alamos County Library, 6 p.m., Wednesday, June 23 at the nature center. Thanks to the Del Norte LOV Foundation for its sponsorship. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

Join the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) and Los Alamos County Library for a Summer Family Evening, 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 23 at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road.

Gather outdoors at the nature center to read the book “Sun” by Alison Oliver and make sun weavings. Thanks to the Del Norte LOV Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Del Norte Credit Read More

PRC Hosts Virtual Workshop For Public Input Regarding Community Solar Act Rulemaking Thursday June 24

NMPRC News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) will hold a public workshop Thursday on the Community Solar Act rulemaking.

At this technical workshop, stakeholders will have an opportunity to provide input regarding rules for the legislation that will be implemented by the PRC.

The input solicited from the public will be regarding consumer protection, ratemaking issues, market oversight, community outreach and involvement, and information collection. The workshop will begin at 9 a.m. MDT, Thursday, June 24.

Any person who wishes to participate in the workshop Read More

Kiwanis Shares Open Letter To Los Alamos Community

Scene from the Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza hosted in 2019 by the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos at Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

By STEVE BOERIGTER
President
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos 

Open Letter To Los Alamos Community:

Many of you are wondering about the 4th of July and a Kiwanis Club Fireworks Show at Overlook Park. Even though our Kiwanis friends in Santa Fe will be hosting a fireworks show at Santa Fe Place on the 4th of July, we cannot do the same at Overlook Park at this time.

We recognize the beauty of the Overlook Park setting, but also acknowledge Read More

Weekly Fishing Report: June 21, 2021

Fishing enthusiast Jim O’Donnell of Los Alamos with his granddaughter, 4-year-old Willow Thran and the big ole’ catfish she caught on her own rod while fishing with O’Donnell recently in the Rio Grande. Courtesy photo

By GEORGE MORSE
Sports & Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post

The outdoor recreation season is in full swing. Campers, anglers and hikers are hitting the road to their favorite destinations. After a summer of closures and restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this summer will see the reopening of New Mexico July 1 just in time to celebrate the Fourth of July.

Campgrounds in New Read More

Santa Fe National Forest Assumes Command Of Rincon Fire

SFNF News:

The Southwest Area Type 2 Incident Management Team 4 will transfer command of the Rincon Fire back to the Santa Fe National Forest, led by Type 4 Incident Commander Andrew Valdez, at 7 a.m. Tuesday.

This is the final update from the Type 2 Incident Management Team. If fire activity increases, future updates will be shared by the Santa Fe National Forest. The Team extends its sincere thanks to the local communities for their support and hospitality throughout this incident.

Sunday, air operations performed additional reconnaissance flights over the Rincon Fire to monitor its behavior Read More

Chat About Camping With Amaris Feland Ketcham June 24

Author Amaris Feland Ketcham presents her book ‘Best Tent Camping: New Mexico’  June 24 on Zoom. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Find great New Mexico camping spots for birdwatching, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, climbing and more, from author and poet Amaris Feland Ketcham.

Join Los Alamos Public Libraries for this live-streamed event at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 24 via Zoom.

Register for this event here.

Ketcham traversed the entire statefrom the rugged beauty of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the arid and peaceful Chihuahuan Desertand compiled the most up-to-date research to steer you to the Read More

Daily Postcard: Native American Pottery Replicas On N.M. 4

Daily Postcard: View Sunday afternoon near the east side of the White Rock Visitor Center of beautiful summer landscaping surrounding one of six large Native American pottery replicas installed in May 2016 along the N.M. 4 corridor through White Rock. First suggested by the White Rock Master Plan Implementation Committee when the visitor center was under construction, the project concept involved a historical progression of pottery styles associated with San Ildefonso Pueblo, from prehistoric to contemporary. A group of San Ildefonso artists, descendants of the original inhabitants Read More

Landowner Efforts Support Battle Against Rincon Fire

SFNF News:

The Southwest Area Type 2 Incident Management Team 4 now in command of the Rincon Fire hosted a community meeting Thursday night in the Mora High School Lecture Hall. Local residents attended in-person at the high school, while more than 80 participants viewed the live video on Facebook.

A full recording of the meeting is now available at https://facebook.com/santafeNF/. No account is required to view the video. 

The incident management team continues to observe and assess the fire activity. The New Mexico State Forestry Division and private landowners have completed a considerable Read More

New Mexico Youth Conservation Corps Commission Announces Grant Awards To Fund 28 Projects In 2021

YCC News:

The New Mexico Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) Commission announced funding for 28 conservation and community projects in 2021.

The grants total $2.6 million and have been awarded to a variety of projects that will hire 422 New Mexican youths between the ages of 14 and 25.

Awards were made to two charter schools, one university, one tribe, two state agencies, 10 non-profit organizations, four municipalities and two counties.

Corps members will:

  • Construct a new tent campground at Sugarite Canyon State Park;
  • Design and build sculptures at Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge and Mesa
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SFNF: Aviation Crews Remain Diligent On Rincon Fire

SFNF News:

Despite surrounding thunderstorms and lightning, no new fire starts were detected Friday. The Southwest Area Incident Management Team 4 continues to monitor the fire area and remains prepared to respond to any new movement.

Lightning sparked the Rincon Fire June 11 in the Pecos Wilderness, Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District, approximately 25 miles northwest of Las Vegas, N.M. The fire has consume 532 acres and remains zero percent contained.

As weather permits, firefighters are continuing to fly over the fire area to search for any remaining signs of smoke or heat. Although eight Read More

LAFD Provides Refreshing Water Fun For Barranca Students

Since it has been so warm lately, Barranca Mesa Elementary School Principal Gina Terrazas invited the Los Alamos Fire Department to stop by Friday to cool students off at the school. Courtesy photo

Barranca Principal Gina Terrazas provides popsicles for the students Friday at the school. Courtesy photo 

Scene from refreshing water fun provided by LAFD Friday at Barranca School. Courtesy photo

Scene from refreshing water fun provided by LAFD Friday at Barranca School. Courtesy photo

Scene from refreshing water fun provided by LAFD Friday at Barranca School. Courtesy photo

Scene from refreshing Read More

Renowned Scientist Richard W. Spinrad To Lead NOAA

Richard W. Spinrad, Ph.D. 

NOAA News:

Richard (Rick) W. Spinrad, Ph.D., an internationally renowned scientist with four decades of ocean, atmosphere, and climate science and policy expertise, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate Thursday as the under secretary of commerce for oceans and atmosphere and the 11th administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

 “As an accomplished and respected scientist, educator, communicator and executive, Rick has dedicated his career to the science that is at the core of NOAA’s mission,” U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Read More

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