Enforcement Watch Alert: 146 Enforcement Actions Initiated; 115 Resolved In April 2026
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department is highlighting the ongoing success of its Enforcement Watch initiative, a transparency-focused program that provides the public with consistent and timely information about the Department’s enforcement actions across environmental protection, public health, and worker safety programs.
By making enforcement data accessible, Enforcement Watch reinforces NMED’s commitment to New Mexico residents for accountability and regulatory compliance statewide.
Launched in May 2023, Enforcement Watch shares monthly updates Read More
Clouds Create Tapestry Of Shapes & Colors In Morning Sky
Clouds create a tapestry of shapes and colors across the sky this morning over White Rock. Courtesy photo Read More
Daily Postcard: Blue Jay Visits White Rock Home
Daily Postcard: A Blue Jay visits the backyard of a home Monday on Futura Drive in White Rock. Blue Jays are known for their intelligence and complex social systems with tight family bonds. Their fondness for acorns is credited with helping spread oak trees after the last glacial period. Source:allaboutbirds.org. Photo by Pat Kestell
A Blue Jay poses on rocks outside a home Monday in White Rock. Photo by Pat Kestell
Another view of a Blue Jay posing on rocks outside a home Monday in White Rock. Photo by Pat Kestell Read More
Conservation Officers Represent New Mexico At National Leadership Academy
Capt. Jeremy Smith and Capt. Ben Otero graduated from the National Association of Conservation Law Enforcement Leadership Chiefs Leadership Academy in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, in March. Courtesy/NMDW
NMDW News:
SANTA FE — The life of a conservation officer for the New Mexico Department of Wildlife isn’t just about writing tickets for fishing or hunting without a license—in fact, there are many other challenges they face, both on- and off-duty.
Capt. Jeremy Smith and Capt. Ben Otero took part in the two-week National Association of Conservation Law Enforcement Leadership Chiefs Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: May 4, 2026
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
The Western United States, particularly the states that are part of the Colorado River drainage are facing an unprecedented water crisis.
A severely below-normal snowpack and warm temperatures in March have led to low stream flow and reservoir levels throughout the region.
Glen Canyon Dam, which impounds Lake Powell, is in danger of reaching “Dead Pool” meaning no water could be released. Reservoirs upstream from Lake Powell, like Flaming Gorge in Utah, have been ordered to release more water to prevent this catastrophe. The Read More
Framed Snapshot Of Snowcapped Sangre De Cristos
A framed snapshot of the snowcapped Sangre de Cristo Mountains viewed on Sunday from the patio at Smith’s Marketplace. Photo by Ron Roybal Read More
Daily Postcard: Female Rufous Hummingbird In Midflight
Daily Postcard: Female Rufous Hummingbird spotted Sunday morning. Photo by Marcela WalkerCounty Departments To Host Bike To Work Event May 14
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Public Works Department, along with the Transportation Board and Community Services Department, invites residents to participate in the upcoming “Bike to Work” event on Thursday, May 14.
Cyclists are encouraged to visit the Energizer Station from 7-9 a.m. at the northwest corner of Diamond Drive and Canyon Road.
Here, participants can enjoy refreshments, snacks, and receive bike-related giveaways.
According to the League of American Bicyclists, nearly 40 percent of all trips in the U.S. are less than two miles, highlighting that biking is a practical Read More
Scout Troop 122’s Alex Sandborgh Completes Eagle Project
During his Eagle Project, Alex Sandborgh, left, and Steve Mosier begin the filtering process. Courtesy photo
Alex Sandborgh, with gloves and a hoe, directs others during his Eagle Project. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Alex Sandborgh of Scout Troop 122, recently completed his Eagle Project, which was to re-landscape the entrance section of the Ponderosa Montessori School at 302 Rover Blvd. in White Rock, which involved moving over 10 tons of rock and dirt, sifting the dirt, and then returning the rocks to the space.
He planned and organized this volunteer effort, which involved 22 others Read More
Opening Day Los Alamos Farmers Market 56th Season May 7
May Snow Spotted Saturday In Los Alamos
May snow was spotted Saturday morning in Los Alamos. Photo by Lauren HughesDaily Postcard: Snow Falls Across Truchas Peaks
Daily Postcard: Snow falls across Truchas Peaks viewed Saturday from Canyon Rim Trail. Photo by Ron Roybal Read More
Luján Secures Senate Passage Of Amendment To Strengthen Public Safety During Extreme Weather Events
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, secured the passage of an amendment to enhance public safety by protecting natural gas pipeline infrastructure from extreme weather events as part of the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025, which was unanimously passed by the Senate.
“I am proud that my amendment to boost pipeline safety and protect Americans was passed unanimously in the Senate as part of the PIPELINE Safety Act,” Sen. Luján said. “My amendment will ensure that Read More
PEEC To Present ‘Artemis And The Moon: Exploring NASA’s Return To Lunar Exploration’ May 8 At Nature Center
‘Artemis and the Moon’ presentation 7-8 p.m. May 8 at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites the community to a special planetarium program, “Artemis and the Moon”, 7-8 p.m., Friday, May 8, at the Los Alamos Nature Center.
This engaging presentation will explore NASA’s Artemis missions, which aim to return humans to the Moon more than 50 years after the Apollo era.
The program will highlight what has changed in lunar science and space exploration over the past five decades—from new technologies and spacecraft to Read More
State Launches Dashboard To Track Water Security Plan
STATE News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico launched a public dashboard on Tuesday that enables New Mexicans to track progress on a 50-year Water Action Plan aimed at preparing the state for a climate crisis expected to leave the state 25% drier within 50 years.
The 50-Year Water Action Plan Implementation Dashboard provides the public with a real-time window to monitor the state’s progress in addressing projected water shortages driven by drought and climate change. The plan is based on three pillars: conserving existing freshwater supplies, developing new water sources and protecting water quality. Read More
New Mexico Governor’s 2026 Litter Prevention Campaign Marks Largest Organized Cleanup Effort In State History
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham at the Breaking Bad Habits cleanup event in Española with Luis, left, and Daniel, far right, Moncada, known as the Salamanca Cousins in the hit TV series, Breaking Bad. Courtesy photo
STATE News:
- More than 7,000 volunteers collected 60,046 pounds of litter held on April 17-18 just ahead of Earth Day during the largest organized cleanup effort in state history.
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico’s statewide litter prevention campaign, Breaking Bad Habits, mobilized more than 7,000 volunteers who collected 60,046 pounds of litter during the largest organized cleanup effort Read More
LANL: New Docs Added To Electronic Public Reading Room
LANL News:
New documents have been added to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Electronic Public Reading Room.
All legacy cleanup documents required to be posted after April 30, 2018, are available on the site linked above.
For legacy cleanup documents that were posted prior to April 30, 2018, please visit the LANL electronic public reading room.
- 2025 Update to the Site Discharge Pollution Prevention Plan, NPDES Permit No. NM0030759
- 2025 Update to the Site Discharge Pollution Prevention Plan Overview
https://ext.em-la.doe.gov/GovFTPFiles/api/GetFiles/GetFile?fileName=EMID-704311_Overview_2025_SDPPP_May26_050126.pdf
- 2025 Update to the Site Discharge Pollution Prevention Plan Overview
Daily Postcard: Metal Garden Crane With Beautiful Allium
Daily Postcard: A metal garden crane appears to be enjoying a beautiful allium blooming on Aster Street in White Rock. Photo by Suzanne Frary Read More
Don’t Let Ticks Limit Time Outdoors: Know The Preventive Measures To Take
NPMA News:
FAIRFAX, VA — Ticks are making their return fast and furiously, emphasizing the need for prevention to protect Americans, their families and pets this season. During Tick Awareness Week (May 3-9, 2026), the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is reminding Americans about the potential health threats ticks pose and the best ways to keep these parasitic pests away while enjoying the great outdoors.
Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and alpha-gal syndrome are a few of the many diseases that ticks can put humans and animals at risk for. According to recent data from Read More
Bee City To Hold Plant Sale At Nature Center May 16
Plant sale at PEEC Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Bee City Los Alamos invites the community to its annual Native Plant Sale Fundraiser from 9 a.m.–12 p.m., Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Admission is free, and a wide selection of native plants will be available for purchase.
Funds raised during the sale will support Bee City Los Alamos and its ongoing efforts to promote, protect, and expand habitat for local pollinators. By choosing native plants for home gardens and landscapes, community members can help provide essential food sources and shelter for bees, Read More