Weekly Fishing Report: July 5, 2023
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports And Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
The Shuree Ponds on the Valle Vidal are now open for fishing. The Valle Vidal is north and east of Questa by N.M. 522, which can be reached through the town of Costilla. This road enters the west boundary of the Vidal. To reach the east side of the Valle Vidal, take U.S. 64 from Cimarron to Forest Service Road 1950.
The Shuree Ponds are a group of small lakes that opened for fishing July 1 and are open until Dec. 31, although heavy snowfall in the late fall usually makes them inaccessible before then. For the last three weeks prior to opening they have Read More
Schappert: Taking Out The Trash
Watercolor rendition of Los Alamos County Eco Station. Image created by Eloïse Schappert
By ELOÏSE SCHAPPERT
Student Intern At Los Alamos County
Atop the old landfill site of Los Alamos County, is the Eco Station, a place where the towns refuse and recycling is still sent, but no longer to stay. The landfill had been operational since 1974 and closed in 2008, when the site reached capacity and the trash had to go elsewhere. In New Mexico’s smallest county there is not that much room, even if residents would agree to compromise some of their incredible landscapes by filling them with trash. But the Read More
Daily Postcard: ‘Strange Trio’ Under Stormy Sky At Overlook
The ‘Strange Trio’ sculpture beneath a stormy sky early Monday evening at the corner of Meadow Lane and Overlook Road in White Rock. This 20-foot-tall metal sculpture, created by Tommy Hicks of Shidoni Foundry and Galleries in Tesuque, was originally installed at Ashley Pond Park until 2008, when strong winds toppled one leg of the sculpture. The sculpture was placed in storage until relocated Oct. 13, 2015 to the entrance area of Overlook Park. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Farm Fresh Eggs & More At Los Alamos Farmers Market
Meow Wolf To Open ‘The Real Unreal’ in Grapevine July 14
Meow Wolf Grapevine’s The Real Unreal. Photo by Paul Torres/Meow Wolf
Meow Wolf Grapevine’s The Real Unreal. Photo by Paul Torres/Meow Wolf
Meow Wolf News:
GRAPEVINE, Texas — Meow Wolf, the renowned arts and entertainment company headquartered in Santa Fe, is unveiling the first looks of the “eye-pleasing, soul-quenching” highly anticipated upcoming exhibition, The Real Unreal.
Opening its doors in Grapevine, Texas on July 14, The Real Unreal promises to transport visitors on a sensational adventure into the Meow Wolf story universe.
Accompanying the announcement are photos that provide Read More
Star Parties Return To Jemez Springs Saturday July 15!
The Village of Jemez Springs and Jemez Historic Site are hosting a series of Star Parties at the Site on the third Saturdays of each month – July 15, Aug. 19 and Sept. 16. Courtesy/Jemez Springs
Jemez Springs News:
JEMEZ SPRINGS—After a three-year hiatus, the Village of Jemez Springs and Jemez Historic Site (Historic Site) are partnering once again to host a series of Star Parties at the Site on the third Saturdays of each month – July 15, Aug. 19 and Sept. 16.
The dates correspond to the New Moon cycle, when the moon is at its darkest, which reduces light that may interfere with night sky viewing. Also, Read More
Daily Postcard: View Of Stormy Skies From Overlook Park
Daily Postcard: View of landscape and stormy skies early Sunday evening at Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
ScienceFest Open House At Tibbar Plasma Technologies, Inc. Sunday July 9 At 274 DP Road
Emissions-free home showing solar panels and heat pumps. Courtesy/TPTI
TPTI News:
Sunday, July 9, TIBBAR Plasma Technologies, Inc. (TPTI) will host a ScienceFest open house 1-4 p.m. at 274 DP Road.
Three events will be happening simultaneously during the open house. This is an opportunity to see a modern plasma physics in operation.
They will be making plasma discharges and taking data:
- Emissions-free businesses and homes
TPTI has been an emissions-free business since 2020. More recently they have taken their home emissions free as well. There will be a short presentation on how this was Read More
NMED Enforcement Watch Alert: 203 Enforcement Actions Initiated, 31 Resolved In June 2023
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) released updates for the month of June 2023 on the Enforcement Watch.
The Enforcement Watch is a listing of all active and resolved enforcement cases. Active cases involve an alleged violation of a regulation, rule, permit, license, etc. Resolved cases are those that were adjudicated in court of law or administratively resolved.
The Enforcement Watch also provides tools for the public to report alleged environmental or workplace safety violations.
In the month of June, 203 new entries were added to the Active Matters listing Read More
DHSEM & NMDOT Join Forces To Deliver Additional Sandbags To Support San Miguel County
DHSEM and NMDOT delivered 130 pallets of sandbags to the San Miguel County Maintenance building in Las Vegas, N.M., Wednesday to support the county as they continue to experience flooding from the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon burn scar. Courtesy/DHSEM
DHSEM News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) and the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) Wednesday delivered 130 pallets of sandbags to the San Miguel County Maintenance building in Las Vegas, N.M., to support San Miguel County as they continue to experience flooding from Read More
Heads Up: Bear Spotted On Andanada On Barancca Mesa
Heads Up: A bear was spotted at 8 a.m. today meandering around Andanada Street on Barancca Mesa. Photo by Michelle Stallings
Another view of the bear making its way around Andanada Street this morning on Barancca Mesa. Photo by Michelle Stallings
One more view of the bear this morning near Andanada Street on Barancca Mesa. Photo by Michelle Stallings Read More
Daily Postcard: Crow Dines On Cherry On North Mesa
Daily Postcard: A crow dines on a cherry while perched on the rim of a birdbath recently in a yard on North Mesa. Photo by Linda Hull Read More
Teens Run For Cover As Hail Suddenly Pummels White Rock
A pair of teens run for cover as a fierce hail storm suddenly pummels the Pinon Trails neighborhood early this afternoon in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Hail continues to pummel the Pinon Trails neighborhood early this afternoon in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Heavy rain and 2-5-mm hail fell early this afternoon on Monte Rey South in Pajarito Acres in White Rock. Photo by Bob Reedy
A rain barrel is overloaded during the hail storm early this afternoon in White Rock. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs 
Scene of hail in the yard of another residence early this afternoon Read More
Lindberg: Hikers Destroying Trees In Local Canyons
A young ponderosa tree cut by a hiker who didn’t like the branches brushing against him. Courtesy/Lisa Lindberg
By LISA LINDBERG
Los Alamos
I was born and raised here and despite some years spent in Las Cruces and a couple in MA, I have lived in Los Alamos nearly all my 61 years. This is my home. Most of my childhood was spent scrambling over canyon rocks, hiking the trails, camping at Camp May and other campsites nearby and playing out in the beautiful surroundings of Los Alamos.
Never once did I consider carving my initials into a rock or into a tree. I was taught to respect nature—the rocks, the wildflowers Read More
New Mexico Fines Texas Oil Company Over $40 Million For Egregious Air Quality & Oil & Gas Act Violations
An unauthorized flare at Ameredev’s Nandina facility taken by AQB inspectors Dec. 31, 2019. Courtesy/NMED
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) Thursday announced separate, but significant enforcement actions against Ameredev II, LLC and Ameredev Operating, LLC (collectively “Ameredev”) – an Austin, Texas-based oil and gas production company – for egregious violations of state rules and permitting requirements.
NMED issued an Administrative Compliance Order (Order) to Ameredev Read More
Daily Postcard: Cholla Cactus Bloom Near Black Mesa
Daily Postcard: The cholla cactus are in bloom throughout the region including this pretty one viewed last Sunday afternoon near Black Mesa in the valley. Photo by Marc Bailey Read More
Reminder To Leave Fireworks At Home When Celebrating Fourth Of July On Santa Fe National Forest
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — The Fourth of July is a wonderful time to bring family and friends on an adventure to the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF).
If you plan to spend the Fourth of July weekend on the SFNF, please remember to leave the fireworks at home. They may be the staple of Fourth of July festivities, but fireworks and explosives are ALWAYS prohibited on national forests.
All SFNF offices will be closed Tuesday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day holiday, but fire personnel, law enforcement and recreation staff will be patrolling the forest over the long weekend. Offices will have Read More
State Forester McCarthy: Properly Trained Volunteers Are Critical To New Mexico Wildfire Suppression Efforts
By LAURA MCCARTHY
New Mexico State Forester
May 10, at approximately 4 p.m., a wildfire started near Las Tusas – some of the only green forest left standing after the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire last year.
Buffeted by winds from the southwest and fueled by timber, brush and grass, the fire traveled quickly through a populated rural community just a dozen miles north of Las Vegas. Approximately 470 structures were threatened, including primary homes, RVs, stables and other outbuildings; lives were at stake.
As people evacuated their homes, more than 100 volunteer firefighters rushed toward Read More
Bear Spotted Struggling In Tree At IHM On Canyon Road
A bear was spotted struggling in a tree early Thursday morning on the grounds of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church at 3700 Canyon Road. The bear appeared to have its rear paw stuck as it was trying to get down from the tree. Animal Control arrived on the scene to check on the bear, which had freed itself, climbed down from the tree and sauntered away. Courtesy photoBountiful Fruits & Veggies At Los Alamos Farmers Market
Scene from the Farmers Market Thursday morning at Ashley Pond Park. Because of the early rains this year, farmers are reaping bumper crops. Photo by Jim O’Donnell