New Mexico Environment Department Transforms Public Participation Through Easy-To-Use Website Tools & Design
NMED Cabinet Secretary James Kenney
NMED News:
SANTA FE — It has never been easier for New Mexicans to participate in the public comment process for matters that impact their community.
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) launched its Public Comment Portal as an easy-to-use method to accept public comments and documents. This is the latest functional improvement to NMED’s on-going efforts to make the agency and its actions more accessible to all New Mexicans.
“We continue to invest in making the Environment Department more accessible for all New Mexicans – including the public’s Read More
Posts From The Road: Art In Downtown Sheridan
Summit CEO’s: The Summit CEO’s sculpture by J. C. Dye features two bighorn rams. The work has been on display in downtown Sheridan, Wyo. since 2003. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Autumn’s Challenge: Autumn’s Challenge by Chris Navarro is dedicated to Willian ‘Bill’ Morris who was a director of the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos
While visiting Sheridan, Wyo. we wanted to explore the historic downtown area of the town. We were in Sheridan a year ago and wanted to return to the town of about 18,000 Read More
Tales Of Our Times: Wildland Firefighting Enjoys Potent Aids To Better Decisions
Tales of our Times
By JOHN BARTLIT
New Mexico Citizens
for Clean Air & Water
The Cerro Pelado Fire recently threatened nearby mountains, canyons, and their resident assets in Northern New Mexico.
Over 45,000 acres burned. For three straight weeks, wildland firefighters averaged two one-hour meetings a week in town, which gave town dwellers a close look at the ins and outs of wildland firefighting.
Wildland fires have much the look and feel of war zones, with one epic difference: Mother Nature is in charge. Though she can be harsh, nature is not a source of fake clues. Diversionary ploys are Read More
Daily Postcard: Bucks Graze In Rain On Nambe Loop
Daily Postcard: Seven young bucks stroll down the street this morning and stop to graze in the rain on the lawn of a residence on the corner of Nambe Loop. Photo by Sharon SnyderSFNF Personal-use Fuelwood Permit Sales Start Monday
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) will begin selling personal-use fuelwood permits when offices open 8 a.m. Monday, June 27.
Permits can be purchased in person at forest headquarters in Santa Fe and the offices in Española, Coyote and Cuba. The Jemez District will initially sell permits over the phone.
Since the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District is still under a fire closure order, the Pecos and Las Vegas offices will begin fuelwood permit sales at a later date to be determined.
The SFNF postponed sales of personal-use fuelwood permits this year due to active wildfires in Read More
Pajarito Astronomers Dark Sky/Night Program Tonight!
The Triangulum Galaxy. Photo by Jeremy Best
Pajarito Astronomers News:
Los Alamos County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Divisions have partnered up with the Pajarito Astronomers for the Dark Sky/Night program.
Anyone with an interest in star gazing and the chance to look for stars through a telescope is invited to come out tonight, June 25, to Spirio Soccer Field at Overlook Park in White Rock.
Arrive at nightfall for viewing, or around sunset for setting up. If arriving at night and approaching Spirio Field, please use parking lights.
Bring a red flashlight for safety.
This gathering is weather Read More
View Of N.M. 4 Following Rainy Night In White Rock
Hiker Encounters Bear Near Los Alamos Reservoir
While hiking along the trail to the Los Alamos Reservoir around noon Friday, Los Alamos resident Noah Banks suddenly encountered this bear. A brief staring contest ensued before the bear lumbered off into the trees to parts unknown. Courtesy/Crystal Banks
Hiker Noah Banks experiences a tense and thankfully brief stare down with this bear Friday along the trail to the Los Alamos Reservoir before the bear lumbers off into the trees. Courtesy/Crystal Banks
Following a brief staring contest between hiker Noah Banks and this bear Friday during a chance encounter near the Los Alamos Reservoir, Read More
NMED: Innovative Technology Deployed To Identify Source Of Leak In Chama Drinking Water System
NMED Cabinet Secretary James Kenney
NMED News:
CHAMA — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has announced that Friday a contractor conducted aerial flyovers of the Village of Chama to gather data to identify the location of the waterline leak or leaks that caused the water outage in the community.
KCSI Aerial Patrol, Inc is flying over approximately 8,000 acres that comprise the Village of Chama and acquiring data in various spectral bands including thermal imagery.
These flyovers may assist in detecting unusual changes in topography, temperature, moisture content, or vegetation Read More
Daily Postcard: Speckled Eggs In Nest In Pajarito Acres
Daily Postcard: A trio of speckled eggs are spotted recently in a nest in the backyard of a home in Pajarito Acres in White Rock. Photo by Mary Arrowsmith Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: June 24, 2022
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
Opportunities and destinations for New Mexico anglers to cast their lines will improve significantly today, June 24 with the announcement that Santa Fe National Forest, Cibola National Forest and Lincoln National Forest have reopened to all outdoor activities.
Carson National Forest will reopen with areas still being impacted by wildfires remaining closed.
In addition, Fenton Lake State Park will open for fishing Friday and for camping Monday, June 27 after being closed. Cimarron Canyon State Park also reopened today. The closures Read More
SFNF Has Lifted Fire Restrictions Forest-wide!
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) has lifted both Stage 2 and Stage 3 fire restrictions for most of the 1.6-million-acre forest effective 8 a.m. today, June 24.
This lift in restrictions is due to the early onset of monsoonal weather patterns bringing widespread moisture across Northern New Mexico.
Note:
- The closure order for the Cerro Pelado Fire area on the Jemez Ranger District will remain in effect.
- The entire Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District also remain under a fire closure order as firefighters continue to work on the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires.
Although recent Read More
County: Airport Pavement Preservation Work Suspended
COUNTY News:
The Pavement Preservation Project at the Los Alamos County Airport has been suspended due to weather and the airport has reopened.
The plan is for the contractor to re-mobilize July 25 to complete the job. This will be re-assessed July 18 to confirm conditions are suitable.
The work will require closure of the airport for several days during the week of July 25.
Be aware that all runways and taxiways have temporary and non-standard markings.
The contractor was able to prepare the runway for crack sealing, but the recent rains left the runway too wet to proceed with the sealing. Temporary Read More
On The Job In White Rock: Bandelier Shuttle Bus Driver
On the job in White Rock is Atomic City Transit’s Bandelier shuttle bus driver Anthony Haven waiting for passengers to load up Wednesday at the Visitor Center on N.M. 4 a the short ride to Bandelier National Monument. The shuttle bus schedule and pay station to enter Bandelier is posted at the bus stop but best to speak with Visitor Center staff about the many sites to see throughout Los Alamos County. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photos by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
Enthusiastic visitors board Atomic City Transit’s Bandelier shuttle bus Wednesday to ride to Bandelier National Read More
Daily Postcard: Vines Are Blooming After Recent Rains
Daily Postcard: Vines are blooming Thursday in White Rock following recent rains. Photo by Dave Lannen Read More
Carson National Forest To Reopen Friday Morning!
Carson National Forest News:
RED RIVER – Carson National Forest administration has announced today that the forest is re-opening to public access and local fire restrictions will be rescinded effective 8 a.m. Friday.
“We are very excited and pleased to receive the sufficient amount of rain in our area,” said Secretary Tracy Green of the Red River Off-Road Coalition. “Even though the fire restrictions are lifted, it might take some time for the US Forest Service to remove the barricades and check the conditions of the trails. A popular Goose Lake trail will remain inaccessible due to the fallen Read More
Los Alamos County Lifts All Fire Restrictions Immediately!
COUNTY News:
The Fire Marshal’s Office with the Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) has announced that all fire restrictions for Los Alamos County are lifted, effective immediately.
According to officials, this decision was made in partnership with LAFD’s Wildland Division after reviewing recent rainfall events, fuel moisture, fire activity levels and current or predicted weather patterns.
With fire restrictions lifted, thanks to the early onset of monsoonal weather patterns, individuals can once again recreate at County parks or developed campsites. They may even build and maintain Read More
Bandelier To Lift Fire Restrictions Friday Morning!
Bandelier National Monument will lift Stage II and III fire restrictions Friday. Post file photo
BANDELIER News:
With the recent rain, a forecast for continued moisture and reduced fire danger, Bandelier National Monument will lift Stage II and III fire restrictions 9 a.m. Friday, June 24.
All campgrounds, wilderness and backcountry areas and trails will be open to the public.
Note: The Alamo Boundary Trail and the area adjacent to the trail affected by the Cerro Pelado Fire will remain closed due to public health and safety risks posed by hazard trees and potential post-fire flooding.
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State Providing Hundreds Of Thousands Of Gallons Of Water To Chama Amid Ongoing Water System Leak
STATE News:
SANTA FE — The state of New Mexico continues to coordinate water delivery to the Village of Chama as the community faces an ongoing water system issue.
The state also has asked the municipal government to formally request an official state of emergency declaration via the Rio Arriba County Commission to enable the state to provide additional financial and administration resources to be made available to the community.
The state of New Mexico has been aiding the Village of Chama since June 10, 2022, when the state was first made aware of the need for drinking water due to an unaddressed Read More
State Deploying All Available Resources To Mitigate Flood Danger In New Mexico Communities Affected By Wildfires
STATE News:
...Residents encouraged to take steps to prepare
SANTA FE – The state, in close coordination with local and federal partners, continues to take action to prepare and protect communities who may be affected by above-average flooding during the monsoon season.
Communities on and downstream from the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon, McBride and Cerro Pelado fires are especially at risk for flash flooding, as burned areas are unable to absorb rainfall which can result in large amounts of water and debris being carried downstream.
Risk will be variable across all fires and will change throughout Read More
