Daily Postcard: Sunrise Over Deer Trap Trailhead
Daily Postcard: The sun emerges Wednesday over Deer Trap Trailhead. Photo by Amanda Macdonald Read More
New Mexico Museum Of Natural History & Science Reopens
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Baby Protoceratops at ‘Tiny Titans: Dinosaur eggs and babies’. Courtesy/NMMNHS
Many Inspired Steps: Apollo 11 50th Anniversary. Courtesy/NMMNHS
NMMNHS News:
The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS) will safely reopen to the public today, March 17, following a temporary closure last month due to positive COVID-19 cases reported by staff members.
Museum hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday, closed Monday and Tuesday, and visitation will be limited to 75 people at any one time.
Health and safety is the highest priority for NMMNHS, and the Read More
LAGC 2021 Scholarship Award: Isabella Martinez Pruet
Los Alamos Garden Club scholarship award winner Isabella Martinez Pruet. Courtesy/LAGC
LAGC News:
The Los Alamos Garden Club (LAGC) is pleased to present its 2021 scholarship award of $1,500 to graduating senior Isabella Martinez Pruet.
Isabella is a dedicated community service volunteer. She is a member and also current president of the Key Club. She participated in the African Library Project, the Self Help Gala, the recycled art show, the drive through flu clinic and the homeless shelter supply drive. She has been a volunteer at the Española Animal Shelter and currently works at the North
2021 Dorothy Hoard Stewardship Award: Myron Gonzales
Myron Gonzales is the recipient of the 2021 Dorothy Hoard Stewardship Award. Courtesy/Myron Gonzales
By TERRY FOXX
Friends of Bandelier
The Friends of Bandelier are happy to announce that Myron Gonzales, a pueblo member of San Ildefonso Pueblo and an employee of Bandelier National Monument is the recipient of the 2021, Dorothy Hoard Stewardship Award.
Dorothy was the progenitor of the Friends of Bandelier, a historian, preservationist, and environmentalist who passed away in 2014. The award was established to recognize those who devoted time and effort in the pursuit of environmental Read More
C6 Begins Rocket Testing At Spaceport America
From left, Spaceport America Ex. Dir. Scott McLaughlin, Sen. Prog. Mgr. Katrina Hornstein of Ursa Major Technologies, C6 VP of Eng. Daniel McCammon and Highland Enterprises Proj. Mgr. Mike Heard. Courtesy/C6 Launch
SPACEPORT AMERICA News:
SIERRA COUNTY—Canadian Corporation C6 Launch Systems has unveiled a new rocket engine test stand at Spaceport America’s vertical launch area.
At a ribbon cutting ceremony held on site, C6 showed off the static rocket test stand constructed by Highland Enterprises of Las Cruces.
Highland designed, fabricated and installed the stand at Spaceport America. Read More
Daily Postcard: Golden Sunrise Illuminates Ashley Pond
Daily Postcard: A golden sunrise illuminates the sky and Ashley Pond Monday. Photo by Pastor Mike Brake Read More
Daily Postcard: Nosy Deer Peers In Local Window
Daily Postcard: A nosy deer peers through the window of a home earlier this month on Camino Encantado in Los Alamos. Photo by Ed Harrach Read More
BSM Hosts Scientist Alexandra Jonko On Fighting Threat Of Wildfires With Supercomputers 5:30-7 p.m. Today
Researchers use supercomputers and lookout stations to model the dynamics of wildfires in real time. Courtesy/BSM
Atmospheric scientist Alexandra Jonko
BSM News:
The Bradbury Science Museum (BSM) is hosting atmospheric scientist Alexandra Jonko for an online discussion 5:30-7 p.m. today, March 15.
Jonko will discuss how supercomputers and FIRETEC, an award-winning model, can help scientists understand the impact of wildfire.
FIRETEC also is increasingly being used to study prescribed fire, which is an important land management tool, and can be used to mitigate the risk of devastating Read More
Prescribed Burning Act Passes New Mexico Senate
Rep. Matthew McQueen
EMNRD News:
Santa Fe — Sunday, the Prescribed Burning Act, an Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) priority bill, passed the New Mexico Senate with a 37-1 vote.
The bill, sponsored by Reps. Matthew McQueen and Gail Armstrong and Senators Peter Wirth and Pat Woods, focuses on managing our forests for a changing climate and aims to prevent future catastrophic fires. Having previously passed the House, the bill now goes to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham for signature.
“Passage of this bill highlights the importance of bringing everyone to the table to produce Read More
Mining Act Forfeiture Fund Passes New Mexico Senate
Rep. Nathan Small
EMNRD News:
Santa Fe — Sunday, House Bill 157, the Mining Act Forfeiture Fund, an Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) priority bill, passed the New Mexico Senate unanimously.
The bill, sponsored by Rep. Nathan Small and sponsored on the Senate Floor by Sen. Siah Correa Hemphill, explicitly gives the state authorization to create a fund to receive and manage financial assurance to pay for long-term reclamation in the rare case that a mine operator defaults.
Having already passed the House of Representatives, the bill now goes to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Read More
Daily Postcard: View Toward Mountains From Sioux Street
Daily Postcard: View looking toward the mountains Tuesday from Sioux Street. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
Invasive Mussel Found In Aquarium Plants In New Mexico
An invasive zebra mussel on a moss ball. Courtesy/NMG&F
NMG&F News:
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish has announced that invasive zebra mussels have been found in moss balls sold as aquarium plants in pet stores and through online vendors across the state.
Any moss balls purchased in New Mexico or online within the last year may pose serious risks to the state’s waterbodies, water systems and wildlife.
Retailers and anyone who has recently purchased a moss ball are urged to immediately follow the steps below to protect our waters and wildlife resources:
- Remove moss ball and any
Deer Graze During Snowfall In Ponderosa Estates Saturday
Deer graze during snowfall early Saturday evening in Ponderosa Estates. Photo by Pam Prichard Read More
Posts From The Road: Texas Bluebonnet Season
Red and Blue: Some fields may be growing a solid cover of bluebonnets while other areas show off a variety of colors. The red Indian paintbrush blooms compliment the blues and greens in this scene in the Texas hill country. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Rails and Flowers: This abandoned railroad is fertile ground for bluebonnets to grow near Kingsland, Texas in the hill country northwest of Austin. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
The Bluebonnet House: The Bluebonnet House sits off of Highway 281 near Marble Falls in the Texas hill country. The old structure has become known for Read More
Daily Postcard: Sun Begins To Rise Near Deer Trap Trailhead
Daily Postcard: The sun begins to rise Friday near Deer Trap Trailhead. Photo by Amanda Macdonald Read More
Environment Protections Bill Passes New Mexico Senate
Senate Majority Leader Peter Wirth
By DANIEL J. CHACÓN
SFNM
A bill that would allow the state of New Mexico to adopt air quality and hazardous waste rules more stringent than federal regulations survived a challenge Friday from Senate Republicans, who had previously stalled the measure with a procedural maneuver that kept it in limbo for days.
Sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Peter Wirth, the bill would amend the Air Quality Control Act and the Hazardous Waste Act to allow rules more rigid than federal standards.
“In each case … there must be substantial evidence that the proposed state rules Read More
New Mexico Economic Development Grant Aids ‘Build With Robots’ Expansion Into R&D, Exhibit Space In Albuquerque
The robotics team builds a robot, to make schools, factories and other work places safer. Courtesy/EDD
A Breezy One robot disinfects the Albuquerque International Sunport. These robots can disinfect 100,000 sq. ft. in less than an hour, often using a fog disinfectant developed at Sandia National Laboratories. Courtesy/EDD
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — “Build with Robots”, an Albuquerque company designing and manufacturing smart robots to disinfect and sanitize large areas, such as schools and airports, has been awarded a State of New Mexico economic development grant to expand its workforce Read More
Lesser Scaup Still Lingering Around Ashley Pond
Daily Postcard: Snow Capped Mountains At Sunset
Daily Postcard: The majesty of snow capped mountains illuminated at sunset as viewed Tuesday from White Rock. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
NWS: Weather Overview And Red Flag Warnings
Images courtesy/NWS Read More
