Environment

Daily Postcard: Leaves Turn Color On Cherry Trees

Daily Postcard: The change of color spotted today on the cherry tree in White Rock marks the start of the fall foliage. This is the last day of summer and with the autumnal equinox a debate erupts around this time each year — and it’s not about where to sip the best apple cider or peep the finest fall foliage. It’s over the exact start date of the fall equinox, which marks the beginning of autumn. Specifically, the 2019 equinox will begin at 3:50 a.m Eastern Standard Time on Sept. 23, when at that precise moment, the sun will be directly in line with the equator. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More

NMDOT’s Aviation Division Joins Experimental Aircraft Association For Land Of Enchantment Fly-In Today

NMDOT News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE The New Mexico Department of Transportation in partnership with the Albuquerque EAA Chapter presents the Land of Enchantment Fly In until 3 p.m. today at the Double Eagle II Airport in Albuquerque. This is a free, family event.
 
Pilots fly their aircrafts in from around the state and beyond to be judged under such categories as Best Amateur Built Aircraft, Grand Champion, Kids’ Favorite and more.
 
Spectators will see all types of aircraft, from antique planes to helicopters, gliders and ultralights. There also is an opportunity to meet the pilots,
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Celebrate Bats At Los Alamos Nature Center Tonight!

A silver-haired bat hangs on a tree trunk. Join Bandelier’s Ranger Cat at 7 p.m. today at the Los Alamos Nature Center to learn about the world of bats. This talk is free and open to the public. Photo by Sally King/NPS

 
PEEC News:
 
Life as we know it would not be the same without bats. Join Bandelier National Monument Ranger Cat at the Los Alamos Nature Center at 7 p.m. today to explore some myths about bats, learn about the wide variety of bats in the world and hear about the important role they play in our lives.
 
This talk is free to attend and open to the public.
 
Ranger Cat will discuss
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SFNF: Sales Of Fuelwood Permits Resume At Pueblo Of Jemez Welcome Center

SFNF News:
 
SANTA FE The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) will keep its satellite office at the Pueblo of Jemez Welcome Center, also known as the Walatowa Visitor Center, open after all.
 
That means that fuelwood permits and other Forest Service products will be available for sale there Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
 
“We resolved our staffing issue much sooner than expected and will be doing business as usual at the Visitor Center until at least November,” District Ranger Brian Riley said. “We are very happy to be able to offer permits for sale over the weekend as a convenience
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Angel Fire Bike Park Extends Season Through Nov. 3

The Bike Park at Angel Fire Resort. Courtesy/AFR
 
The Bike Park at Angel Fire Resort. Courtesy/AFR
 
Angel Fire Resort News:
 
Ah yes, autumn. A favorite time of year for a crisp, morning ride through golden glades, kicking up leaves! But seriously, it is gorgeous this time of year at Angel Fire Resort and the Bike Park is extending the season through Nov. 3 weather permitting.
 

New Trail Opening

 
Smoke Signals is the newest trail from Angel Fire Bike Park.
 
Events: 
 
Gravity Games Oct. 12: Angel Fire Bike Park’s Annual Gravity Games celebrates mountain
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SFNF Advisory: Weekend Prescribed Burns On Hold

SFNF News:

SANTA FEThe Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) is advising the public that the previously announced Stable Canyon prescribed burn scheduled for this weekend and the Santa Fe Municipal Watershed prescribed burn tentatively scheduled for Monday have been postponed.

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Stable Canyon Prescribed Burn Planned For Weekend

SFNF News:
 
SANTA FE Fire managers on the Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) are planning to implement the previously announced Stable Canyon prescribed burn on the Jemez Ranger District as early as Saturday if conditions, including fuel moisture levels, air quality and forecasted weather, remain favorable.
 
Crews will use hand and aerial ignitions to treat the 1,595-acre Stable Canyon unit east of Porter Landing. Depending on conditions, it may take up to three days to complete operations on Stable Canyon.
 
Prescribed fires are one of the most
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