Glorieta Camps Winter Season Prescribed Burning Planned To Improve Forest Health And Reduce Wildfire Risk
Prescribed burns are planned as early as Jan. 11 at Glorieta Camps west of the village of Pecos. Courtesy photo
FSG News:
SANTA FE — Glorieta Camps, The Nature Conservancy’s Rio Grande Water Fund and the Forest Stewards Guild (FSG) plan to take advantage of favorable conditions, including moisture levels, air quality, wind direction, and weather forecasts, and initiate prescribed burning at Glorieta Camps as early as Jan. 11.
Glorieta Camps is west of the village of Pecos. The burning will occur throughout the winter as conditions allow.
This burn will be implemented by the All Hands All Lands Read More
Environment Department COVID-19 Watchlist: Jan. 7
NMED News:
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has updated its daily Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist, which includes New Mexico places of employment that have had two or more rapid responses in the last 14 days.
There are 83 establishments on the Watchlist.
The current Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist and closure list, which includes all establishments that have been required to close, are posted here.
The state initiates a rapid response when it learns of a positive COVID-19 case in a workplace. The state agency initiating the rapid response will offer direction to establishments Read More
Learn About The Sunrise Movement Of Northern New Mexico With PEEC’s Young Adult Advisory Group Sunday Jan. 10
Join Zoe Hemez from the Sunrise Movement of Northern New Mexico and PEEC’s Young Adult Advisory Group for an introduction to the local chapter of the Sunrise Movement, 4 p.m. Sunday. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Join the Pajarito Environmental Education Center’s (PEEC) Young Adult Advisory Group at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, to learn about the local chapter of the Sunrise Movement.
Zoe Hemez from the Sunrise Movement of Northern New Mexico will give a brief overview of the Sunrise Movement’s mission and share some examples of work that has been done by the Northern New Mexico chapter at this event.
After Read More
SFNF Welcomes Acting Forest Supervisor Erin Swiader
SFNF News:
…Swiader will oversee management, protection, productivity of 1.6 million acres
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) welcomes Erin Swiader as Acting Forest Supervisor behind former Forest Supervisor James Melonas, who left the SFNF in November to become Forest Supervisor for the National Forests of North Carolina.
Swiader comes to the SFNF from the Northern Region where she is Chief of Staff. Headquartered in Missoula, MT, the Northern Region manages nine national forests and the Dakota Prairie Grasslands across five states.
As Acting Forest Supervisor, Swiader Read More
Daily Postcard: View Of Sun Rising Near Deer Trap Trailhead
Daily Postcard: Sun begins to rise Wednesday near Deer Trap Trailhead. Photo by Amanda Macdonald Read More
Environment Department COVID-19 Watchlist: Jan. 5
NMED News:
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has updated its daily Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist, which includes New Mexico places of employment that have had two or more rapid responses in the last 14 days.
There are 71 establishments on the Watchlist.
The current Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist and closure list, which includes all establishments that have been required to close, are posted here.
The state initiates a rapid response when it learns of a positive COVID-19 case in a workplace. The state agency initiating the rapid response will offer direction to establishments Read More
New Mexico Environment Department Settles With O’Reilly Auto Parts Store For Endangering Workers During Pandemic
NMED News:
…NMED also is investigating more than 200 workplace safety complaints related to COVID-19 and 14 workplace-related COVID-19 deaths
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) entered into a settlement agreement with O’Reilly Auto Parts for alleged violations of the state’s public health order and the Occupational Health and Safety Act that resulted in an unsafe workplace at a Santa Fe store.
Under the settlement agreement, O’Reilly Auto Parts will pay $79,200 in penalties.
NMED inspected the O’Reilly Auto Parts store at 4715 Airport Road in Santa Fe July 4, Read More
SFNF: Cuba District Plans Pile Burns To Reduce Fuels
Fire managers on the Cuba Ranger District plan prescribed pile burns between now and March 31 to reduce fuels, restore wildlife habitat and improve forest health. Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
SANTA FE – Fire managers on the Cuba Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) are looking for optimal windows to implement planned prescribed pile burns between now and March 31 to reduce fuels, restore wildlife habitat and improve forest health.
The planned units are the 379-acre Ojitos pile burn a mile east of the Rancho del Chaparral Girl Scout Camp and the 90-acre Poso/Sanchez pile burn east Read More
NMSP: Large Pressure Ridges Formed In Ice Force Changes To Lake Access At Eagle Nest Lake State Park
NMSP News:
New Mexico State Parks, a Division of the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, announces Eagle Nest Lake is closed to ATV traffic, effective immediately.
In addition, the Six Mile Day Use Area is closed. Ice fishing is limited to the main area of the lake due to dangerous ice conditions.
Large pressure ridges have formed in the ice creating open water, weak spots and hazardous conditions. Pressure ridges that have been identified are being marked with cones, but anglers are warned to be aware that not all hazards may be marked.
As a reminder, State Parks are open for day-use Read More
‘Trees For The Future’ Reaches 200 Million Planted Milestone
TREES News:
SILVER SPRING, Md. — Sustainable agriculture nonprofit “Trees for the Future” (TREES) has planted more than 200 million trees around the world.
Tens of thousands of farmers planted the trees on their own land over the last three decades in conjunction with agroforestry training provided by TREES.
“We are ecstatic to reach this milestone, it’s a memorable step in our mission to create a more sustainable food system while planting trees,” Executive Director John Leary said. “We could not have done this without the hard work and determination of the farmers we serve, the talent and Read More
Daily Postcard: View From Top Of Pajarito Lodge
Daily Postcard: View this morning from the top of the lodge at Pajarito Mountain. Pajarito is awaiting a visit from Mother Nature to provide the snowfall needed to open the Ski Area! Courtesy/Pajarito Webcam Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: Jan. 5, 2021
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports And Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
Happy New Year!
Overshadowed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2020 elections this past year, there is an ongoing situation that will have a direct effect on the fishing opportunities for the coming year.
New Mexico is in the grip of a severe, ongoing drought that is affecting the entire state. A large portion of New Mexico from north to south is suffering from exceptional drought conditions.
Streamflows this past year were exceptionally low. The upper Rio Grande was little more than a mountain stream with flows of only about 30 cubic-feet-per Read More
Western Values Project: Trump Administration Finalizes Industry Requested Rollbacks To Migratory Bird Treaty Act
Courtesy/WVP
WVP News:
HELENA, Mont. — The Trump Administration today published its final rule to gut protections for migratory birds. The move finalizes major rollbacks to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) of 1918 before the Biden Administration comes into office.
In response, Western Values Project Director Jayson O’Neill issued the following statement:
“Trump has, without a doubt, solidified his legacy as the worst environmental, public lands and wildlife president in history. The rollback of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act is completely barbaric and shows Trump cares more about Read More
DPU: Virtual Public Hearing On Replacement Facility For White Rock Wastewater Treatment Plant Thursday Jan. 21
DPU News:
Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) announced this morning that it will hold a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21 via the Zoom platform.
The hearing is to review and collect public comment on the proposed construction of a water resource recovery facility to replace the existing White Rock wastewater treatment plant.
Department officials ask interested parties to visit the website and preregister at https://ladpu.com/WR-WRRF.
The existing White Rock wastewater treatment plant has been in service since the mid-1960s using older trickling filter technology Read More
Daily Postcard: Sun Shines Among Trees On Barranca Mesa
Daily Postcard: The sun breaks through the trees early Monday on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Amanda Macdonald Read More
Ducks Spotted Taking Showers In Fountain Spray At Pond
Rare Sighting Of Male Painted Bunting In Maryland
Jacques Pitteloud, Switzerland’s ambassador to the United States, snapped this rare shot of a male Painted Bunting Sunday in the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park in Maryland. Known for its kaleidoscope of colors, Painted Buntings are commonly seen in Florida and other parts of the south but rarely in Maryland. Sometimes called the ‘Nonpareil’ as a way to describe the brilliant colors of the male Painted Bunting, this species is common around brushy areas and woodland edges, often staying low in dense cover. Source: auduban.org. Courtesy/Jacques Pitteloud Read More
Environment Department COVID-19 Watchlist: Jan. 3
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has updated its daily Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist, which includes New Mexico places of employment that have had two or more rapid responses in the last 14 days.
There are 79 establishments on the Watchlist.
The current Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist and closure list, which includes all establishments that have been required to close, are posted here.
The state initiates a rapid response when it learns of a positive COVID-19 case in a workplace. The state agency initiating the rapid response will offer direction to establishments Read More
Daily Postcard: Sunset Colors Sky Over White Rock
Daily Postcard: Early evening sunset colors the sky Sunday over White Rock. Photo by Dave Lannen Read More
Daily Postcard. Scenic View From End Of Los Pueblos
Daily Postcard. Scenic view taken Saturday from the end of Los Pueblos. Photo by Jack Stafford Read More