Environment

N3B Makes $400,000 Available To NNM Nonprofits

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N3B News:
 
Newport News Nuclear BWXT Los Alamos (N3B) is making $400,000 available to support Northern New Mexico nonprofit organizations for calendar year 2019.
 
“When we assumed management of the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract, we committed to donating five percent of our earned fee to Northern New Mexico nonprofit organizations,” said N3B President and Program Manager Glenn Morgan. “We’ve earmarked about two thirds of those dollars for education-related programs. The balance will go toward arts and culture; health and human services; and civic, community and economic
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This Week At Los Alamos Farmers Market

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Courtesy photo
 
LAFM News:
 
What’s at the Farmers Market this week:
 
Tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, onions, fresh garlic, daikon radishes, arugula, salad mixes, spinach, heads of romaine lettuce, bok choi, chard, kale, salsa, apple cider, composted worm castings, compost apples, asparagus, dried beans, chile, chicos, shell peas, fresh herbs, jams, jellies, vinegars, chicken, turkey, tortillas, pork, eggs, lamb, beef, yak, vegan body products, Lavender body products, goat milk soaps, sharpening service, kettle corn, Mr. Tortas, burritos and tacos, cilantro,
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National Park Service: Tourism To Fort Union National Monument Creates $830,000 In Economic Benefits

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NPS News:
 
WATROUS ― A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 10,860 visitors to Fort Union National Monument in 2018 spent $740,000 in communities near the park.
 
That spending supported 10 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $830,000.
 
“Fort Union National Monument is proud to be part of the northern New Mexico community,” Superintendent Lorenzo Vigil said. “We are pleased that our historical appeal is satisfying to visitors in a way that makes them spend more time in the area. As visitors spend more time here, they learn
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Purgatory Employees Sweep Ski Industry Awards

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Map of Purgatory Resort. Courtesy/PR
 
PURGATORY News:
 
DURANGO, Colo. ― Following a historic 2018-19 ski season, Purgatory Resort announces several employees were recently honored with industry awards in ski area management. Purgatory is proud to recognize the following outstanding employees and their achievements:
 
For the second year running, Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) awards Groomer of the Year to a Purgatory Resort employee. These awards honor athletes, on-mountain professionals and industry veterans whose expertise is critical to the success of the
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New Award: Exhibit On Display At Jemez Historic Site

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New Mexico Highlands PICT Program students with Historic Site Staff. Photo by Richard Loffredo

Jemez Pueblo First Lt Gov. Galvan prepares to cut the ribbon at Jemez Historic Site. Photo by Richard Loffredo

 
NMHS News:
 
SANTA FE ― New Mexico Historic Sites and the Pueblo of Jemez won the Archaeology Heritage Preservation Award, by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division and the New Mexico Cultural Properties Review Committee.
 
The award was presented May 17 at the 2019 New Mexico Historic Preservation Awards for collaboration during the “Dig Giusewa” Project. (*media
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Angel Fire Bike Park Announces New Race And Expansion To Greenbelt Trails For Families

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Scene from Angel Fire Bike Park. Courtesy/AFBP
 
AFBP News:
 
ANGEL FIRE ― Awarded #1 Bike Park in the Southwest by MTBParks.com, Angel Fire Bike Park, the largest bike park in the Rockies, has opened for the summer season and has plenty of races, improvements and expansions in the works this year.
 
After record-setting late winter storms, the bike park officially kicked off its season with 60 miles of trails in the park and more than 40 miles in the surrounding village of Angel Fire.
 
The additional late snow is creating a different type of riding trail.
 
“With such fantastic
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