Environment

Bandelier Welcomes Artist In Residence Paul Cruz

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 13, 2017
Bandelier Artist In Residence Paul Cruz and some of his original jewelry pieces. Courtesy NPS
 
BANDELIER News:
 
Recently, Bandelier National Monument welcomed the park’s Artist in Residence for September, Paul Cruz. 
 
Paul is no stranger to the area, as he was born in Espanola and still has many relatives in the area. In fact, for those familiar with the Los Alamos Ranch School and the Manhattan Project, his grandfather was Bences Gonzales, a hardworking and well-loved character through those years in Los Alamos history. Cruz’s mother and her siblings
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New Mexico Wildlife Center Open House Oct. 7-8

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 13, 2017

Scott Oscar presents a talk about owls. Courtesy/NMWC

Melissa Sol talks about birds. Courtesy/NMWC

NMWC News:

The New Mexico Wildlife Center invites the public to its annual Open House 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oct. 7-8 at 19 Wheat St. in Espanola.

Activities include:

  • Live Animal Demonstrations;
  • Owl Pellet Dissection and Kids’ Art Activities;
  • Tour the Rehabilitation Hospital Unit (free if you bring a wish list item*);
  • Silent Auction;
  • New Displays and Photo Opportunities; and
  • Refreshments.

Although there is no charge for the event, there is a suggested donation of $5 per vehicle for parking. This Read More

Weekly Fishing Report Sept. 12

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 12, 2017
By George Morse
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post

There is much to appreciate along the roadsides of Northern New Mexico this time of year. Because we’ve had some good rainfall, there is an abundance of wild flowers blooming along the road.

On a recent drive to Tres Piedras the roadside was filled with beautiful purple asters and colorful Gaillardia, also known as blanket flowers. The chamisa is blooming and the combination of purples, reds and yellows make for a dazzling display along the roadside.

The aspen trees haven’t started to change color. The trees look well-foliated this year Read More

Udall, Heinrich Join Senators Urging Congress To Pass Wildfire Funding Fix In Any Future Disaster Aid

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 12, 2017
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― With large fires blazing across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, California, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich joined a bipartisan group of senators led by Sens. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), in a letter urging Senate Leaders Mitch McConnell and Charles E. Schumer to include a wildfire funding fix in any future disaster aid legislation that passes through Congress.    
 
The Senate passed a bipartisan funding bill to help
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Wildfire Mitigation Project Public Meeting Sept. 20

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 12, 2017
FEMA News:
 
Los Alamos County Fire Department in coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is requesting public input on a proposed Wildfire Mitigation Project in Los Alamos County, New Mexico.
 
 
The County will host a public meeting Sept. 20, to provide details about the project and to solicit input from the public. The public meeting is 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Los Alamos Fire Department Administration Building in the Training Room, at 999 Central Ave. in Los Alamos.
 
The proposed Wildfire Mitigation Project would include vegetation
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Daily Postcard: Late Bloomers

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 12, 2017

Daily Postcard: Hollyhocks are still blooming this weekend at Fuller Lodge Art Center. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com Read More

SFNF Waives Fees For National Public Lands Day; Volunteers Needed For Trail Improvement Projects

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 11, 2017

SFNF News:

SANTA FE – National Public Lands Day on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) is Saturday, Sept. 30 and volunteers are needed to work on popular multi-use trails that need a little TLC. Or take advantage of the third fee-free day of the year to visit a favorite sites on the forest for free.

National Public Lands Day is the largest single-day volunteer effort for public lands. Last year, more than 200,000 volunteers at 2,600 locations accomplished $18 million in public land improvements. This year, the SFNF is offering two great opportunities to get outside with friends and family while Read More

County-Sponsored Dark Night Saturday, Sept. 16

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 11, 2017

PAJARITO ASTRONOMERS News:

 
The Pajarito Astronomers is holding a County-Sponsored Dark Night starting at 7:15 p.m. (sunset) Saturday, Sept. 16 at Spirio Soccer Field, Overlook Park in White Rock.
 
Weather permitting, the public is invited to come out, wander among the telescopes, and star gaze. Jupiter and its moons, Saturn with its rings and moons, Uranus and Neptune will potentially be visible during the evening.
 
There will be a tour of the summer and fall constellations, the Milky Way, and there will be telescope views of double stars, star clusters, nebulae,
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Daily Postcard: Logan, Blue Beary Pack On Pounds

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 11, 2017

Daily Postcard: Orphaned bear Logan and his pal Blue Beary who broke her elbow when hit by a car in mid-July are growing quite large during their rehabilitation under the supervision of Dr. Kathleen Ramsay and the Land of Enchantment Wildlife Foundation. Ramsay and the LEWF thank the Los Alamos community for its generosity in donating funds to help these bears prepare for release later this year. To contribute, visit www.landofenchantment.org or mail donations to Land of Enchantment Wildlife Foundation, PO Box 957, Santa Cruz, NM, 87567. Photo by James Robinson Read More

Scenes At Los Alamos Garden Club 70th Anniversary

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 10, 2017
The Los Alamos Garden Club celebrates its 70th anniversary Saturday in the Memorial Rose Garden near Fuller Lodge, which the club founded and helps to maintain. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
The club’s 70 year history outlined on a poster at Saturday’s celebration. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
The Club’s history is chronicled in yearly scrapbooks. Some of them were on display Saturday at the special celebration at the Memorial Rose Garden at near Fuller Lodge. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
A flowery cake was
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Mesa Prieta Petroglyph Projects To Hold Tours

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 9, 2017
 
MPPP News:
 
The Mesa Prieta Petroglyph Project will hold several upcoming events. 
 
On Sept.16 and Oct. 15 public tours will be held at the Wells Petroglyph Preserve. The Mesa Prieta Petroglyph Project would love to introduce the site to locals, especially those who have never visited. To sign up or read more about it – the following link can be used: https://squareup.com/store/mesaprietapetroglyphs
 
Also, on Sept. 23  we have a special Tour of the Wells Petroglyph Preserve followed by a wine tasting featuring Black Mesa Winery of Velarde
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Former National Park Service Director Joins Endangered Species Coalition Board

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 9, 2017
NPS News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Robert “Bob” Stanton, former Director of the National Park Service (NPS) and former Senior Advisor to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior, has joined the board of directors of the Endangered Species Coalition, a well-regarded advocacy nonprofit working tirelessly to protect our nation’s natural heritage.
 
“I am indeed honored and privileged to have been given this opportunity to serve on the Endangered Species Coalition Board. The work of the Endangered Species Coalition, through its cooperative and collaborative relationships
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Beewood At Bandelier Visitor Center

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 9, 2017

Beeweed is nearing the end of its time to be blooming, but the ones in the Native Plant Garden behind the Banderlier National Monument Visitor Center still have some flowers. Cleome serrulata also is known as wild spinach (and lots of other names). It is edible, but is particularly well known to Pueblo people as a traditional source for guaco, black vegetable paint used for decorating light-colored pottery. Photo Courtesy NPS Read More

Family Night At Los Alamos Nature Center Sept. 12

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 8, 2017
Family Night at the Los Alamos Nature Center is Sept. 12. Courtesy/PEEC
 
PEEC News:
 
Tuesday, Sept. 12, is Family Night at the Los Alamos Nature Center! Enjoy an evening of games and hands-on activities 6-7 p.m. with Mesa Public Library’s Melissa Mackey. The nature center will be open until 8 p.m. for exploring the exhibits.
 
Mark your calendars; the second Tuesday of each month is Family Night at the nature center. Thanks to a generous sponsorship from the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos,
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Meet Bandelier’s New Wilderness Ranger Bob Loy

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 8, 2017
Bandelier Wilderness Ranger Bob Loy. Courtesy/NPS
 
BANDELIER News:
 
Bandelier National Monument recently welcomed their newest seasonal ranger, Colonel (RET) Bob Loy. 
 
Ranger Loy will serve as the Dorothy Hoard Wilderness Ranger at Bandelier. The position is sponsored by the Friends of Bandelier as a memorial to the founder of the organization, Dorothy Hoard, who was also instrumental in the designation of the Bandelier Wilderness. 
 
According to Bandelier Superintendent Jason Lott, “Many people know of Dorothy because of her guidebook
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PEEC’s Geology Program For Kids Continues This Year

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 8, 2017
PEEC News:
 
Youth ages 6 to 10 will love exploring geology at the Los Alamos Nature Center in the Pebble Pups program, organized by the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC).
 
This program helps kids embark on a journey to learn about rocks, fossils, and local geology through active games and activities with Patrick Rowe of the Los Alamos Geological Society Denise Matthews, an experienced Pajarito Environmental Center (PEEC) Educator. The Pebble Pups school-year program meets one Tuesday a month and is perfect for new or returning Pebble Pups members.
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Udall, Heinrich, Luján Urge Zinke To Defer Leases On Land Near Chaco Culture National Historical Park

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 8, 2017
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich, and U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján urged Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke to uphold the agreement to defer all leases on land near Chaco Culture National Historical Park.
 
The area is currently undergoing review by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) to plan the best way to appropriately manage and protect this unique archaeological site and the surrounding land.
 
The BLM previously agreed to defer all leases within a 10-mile
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