Environment

NMED Announces Funding Opportunity And Workshop For Diesel Emission Reduction Projects

NMED News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has announced an opportunity for grant funding through the New Mexico Clean Diesel Program, funded through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA).

NMED invites universities, private organizations, non-profit organizations, businesses, and any county, city, local or tribal government in New Mexico to submit applications for this program. Approximately $1,306,463 in funding is available through this grant opportunity.

Applications for this funding period will be accepted Read More

New Mexico Environment Department Releases Quarterly Performance Report Highlighting Accomplishments, Resource Challenges

NMED Cabinet Secretary James Kenney

NMED News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) released the first-quarter update of its fiscal year 2023 (FY23) performance assessment report that offers the public, stakeholders, and legislators the opportunity to track the department’s progress in protecting public health and the environment.

The report also provides insights on budget and staffing challenges impacting performance.  

Accomplishments highlighted in the report include NMED’s role in this year’s wildfire response, including providing guidance to acequias Read More

Notification Of Class 1 Permit Modification Added To LANL Electronic Reading Room

LANL News:

Per regulatory requirements, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) announces new documents have been added to the LANL Electronic Reading Room.

The document(s) have been submitted to fulfill one or more requirements of the Los Alamos National Laboratory:

Members of the public may view these documents and many others at LANL’s Electronic Public Reading Room. Read More

AGU: These Freeze-Drying Algae Can Awaken From Cryostasis, Could Help Spaceflights Go Farther

The green algal species Hazenia broadyi was isolated from lakes on Antarctica’s James Ross Island. The cultures of freeze-drying algae from the McMurdo Dry Valleys are dominated by a species that is most closely related to Hazenia species. Courtesy/Linda Nedbalová

AGU News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Antarctica’s McMurdo Dry Valleys contain some of Earth’s coldest and driest deserts. The environment there is so extreme that the Dry Valleys have been used as Mars analogs to test prototype equipment for future Mars exploration.

To survive these harsh conditions, layers of algae and bacteria in the Read More

Many Roles With A Common Goal: Fire Adapted New Mexico Learning Network Releases Informational Video

FACNM News:

SANTA FE — The Fire Adapted New Mexico learning network (FACNM) recently released a 6-minute video showing how many people working together can achieve the common goal of a more wildfire adapted future. 

The purpose of the video is to help practitioners understand where they fit into the bigger picture of wildfire preparedness, response, and recovery. The video highlights various roles within a fire adapted community that can help us think past the resident and homeowner level by supporting learning and relationship building between fire departments, local

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DOE Awards Non-Competitive Financial Assistance Grant To Environmental Research Institute Of The States

DOE News:

CINCINNATI, Ohio — The Department of Energy (DOE) announced it is awarding a non-competitive financial assistance grant to the Environmental Research Institute of the States to conduct work through the Interstate Technology and Regulatory Council (ITRC).

The funds will assist ITRC in increasing state regulators’ understanding and confidence in innovative technologies/approaches; producing guidance documents and training that are used by environmental professionals across the country; fostering integration of new technical developments within existing regulations; Read More

Hanson: Tribute To Homer

Local resident Ken Hanson was very sad to hear that Homer had died. Over the years he has taken hundreds of photos of him and his companions and when he would walk his dog around Ashley Pond, he expressed that he had the habit of shouting to Homer, ‘Hey Homer’ and Homer would honk back. ‘He was an endearing goose,’ Hanson said. The photo above, which Hanson calls ‘Geese on Ice’, has consistently been one of his best note-card sellers at the Fuller Lodge Art Center, and is one of his favorites. Taken the day after Christmas in 2009, it shows Homer and his companion running across the ice at Ashley Pond. ‘RIP,
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Weekly Fishing Report: Dec. 27, 2022

By GEORGE MORSE
Sports And Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post

Happy New Year!

The big news this week is that Eagle Nest Lake has been opened for ice fishing. This is the best and most popular lake for ice fishing in New Mexico. It is well-stocked with rainbow trout. This year it has been more heavily-stocked than previous years.

During the summer, concerns that ash from the Calf Canyon/Hermit Peak fire could pollute the Lisboa Springs Fish Hatchery near Pecos saw the State Game and Fish Department clear out all the trout from Lisboa Springs. Most of them were stocked at Eagle Nest. There should be plenty Read More

County: Pre-Storm Tree Trimming Happening Now

COUNTY News:

Tree trimming coordinated by the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is occurring now before the forecasted winter storm to reduce the chance of weather-related power outages.

The effort is focused on and near the intersection of 43rd Street and Urban Street in North Community.

Southwest Fire Defense & Tree Services is under contract with DPU to trim tree branches growing around power lines. The company has been mitigating hazards and power outages through tree trimming in Los Alamos throughout 2022.

DPU’s electric distribution staff are responsible for identifying Read More

Kendalls: Remembering Homer Through Favorite Photos

Beloved community goose Homer floatly peacefully across Ashley Pond during a past Christmas season. Homer passed away over the weekend, and Greg and Karen Kendall who befriended him over the years, remember him today sharing some of their favorites photos. Courtesy/The Kendalls

Greg and Karen Kendall share this special closeup of Homer they took in years past at Ashley Pond. Courtesy/The Kendalls

Greg Kendall developed a close friendship with Homer over the years and visited him often at Ashley Pond. Photo by Karen Kendall Read More

Heinrich Applauds U.S. Postal Service Dramatically Increasing Electrification Of Mail Delivery Fleet

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and co-chair of the Electrification Caucus, welcomed Tuesday’s announcement that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will be electrifying 75 percent of its new purpose-built Next Generation Delivery Vehicles (NGDV) and commit to acquire 100 percent electric NGDVs starting in 2026.

This is a significant increase from the 40 percent electric vehicle target that USPS announced earlier this year.

“I’m pleased that the U.S. Postal Service has listened to our calls Read More

Sierra Club: Four Corners Community And Climate Groups Respond To Farmington Dropping Plans To Revive San Juan Generating Station

SIERRA CLUB News:

In reaction to the City of Farmington’s announcement that it would no longer pursue takeover and conversion of San Juan Generating Station to a carbon-capture coal plant, Four Corners community and climate groups issued the following statements: 

“The carbon capture conversion was unrealistic in reviving a polluting plant that, for decades, put our community’s health and environment at risk. Let’s move forward to proven renewable energy so that future generations can see energy transformation with cleaner air and water for our tribal communities and climate,” Read More

The Community’s Beloved Goose Homer Has Died

Beloved goose Homer has passed away. His longtime girlfriend Edna, at right, has not left his side and is seen here sleeping next to him Christmas night. Los Alamos residents visiting the pond over the years looked forward to seeing and sometimes feeding Homer, who had lived there for many years. He had been a bachelor much of the time and was featured in many pictures taken by hundreds of visitors to the pond. Homer would honk loudly and swim over to visitors; it seemed that he’d expect a treat, but he often would stay to visit with anyone who would talk with him. These people felt an unusual connection. Read More

Luján On Delivering Results For New Mexico

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) secured $4.5 million in savings for his constituents in 2023 and assisted more than 1,100 New Mexicans through casework services.

Sen. Luján also sent more than 130,000 letters to New Mexicans who contacted the office seeking information on policies and legislative priorities.

This year, Sen. Luján introduced 80 bills and amendments with 29 successfully passing the Senate. In total, 24 bills and amendments spearheaded by Luján were signed, or are expected to be signed, by President Biden in service Read More

Posts From The Road: 2022 Year In Review

The Palouse: The Palouse is an area in eastern Washington state that I had been wanting to see for years and it did not disappoint. The beautiful rolling hills covered in fields of wheat and canola and a few other crops were breathtaking. Shown are crops of wheat and canola taken from Steptoe Butte State Park in June when the crops were bright green and yellow. The green is mostly wheat fields and the yellow fields are canola. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Multnomah Falls: We drove and camped on the Washington and Oregon sides of the Columbia River. While in Oregon we visited several of the many Read More

Stag Spotted Snoozing On Barranca Mesa

In the last few weeks, numerous deer have been visiting residences in Barranca Mesa, including does, yearlings and young bucks. This mature stag also shows up every so often and is spotted Saturday snoozing peacefully in front of lilacs. Photo by Ken Hanson
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Daily Postcard: Merry Christmas 2022!

Daily Postcard: View from a drone taken Christmas Eve of the lights around downtown Los Alamos including Ashley Pond. The Los Alamos Daily Post news team takes this opportunity to wish our readers in Los Alamos, throughout New Mexico, across the nation and around the world a very Merry Christmas! Drone photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com Read More

EMNRD Ice Fishing Opens At Eagle Nest Lake State Park

Pressure ridges in the ice at Eagle Nest Lake State Park are extremely dangerous and should be avoided at all times even by anglers walking. Courtesy/EMNRD

Eagle Nest Lake State Park. Courtesy/EMNRD

EMNRD News:

SANTA FE — The Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department’s (EMNRD) State Parks Division announces walk-in ice fishing is now open at Eagle Nest Lake State Park.

Recent cold weather has increased the lake’s ice thickness to minimum standards for this access, according to New Mexico State Parks Officials.

The campground at Eagle Nest Lake State Park remains closed as part of seasonal Read More

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