Environment

DPU Update On Power Outage In North Community

COUNTY News:

As of 5:45 p.m., lineworkers with the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) have isolated the problem causing the power outage affecting North Community.  

For safety reasons, crews are waiting for weather conditions to improve to allow for work to continue safely. 

The restoration time is not known at this time.

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Land Commissioner Garcia Richard Testifies Before Congress On Bill To Ban Federal Wildlife Killing Contests

New Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard testifying Thursday before Congress. Courtesy/NMSLO

STATE News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard provided testimony Thursday on proposed federal legislation to ban wildlife killing contests on public lands before the U.S. House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

Commissioner Garcia Richard argued in support of H.R. 7398, saying that organized wildlife killing contests are unethical, indiscriminate killings not backed by sound conservation science.

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‘Clean New Mexico’ Beautification Plan In Full Swing

NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) announced Wednesday that the state’s ‘Clean New Mexico’ program has beautified more than 283 miles of New Mexico roads since its launch in April. 

Funded with $10 million secured by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham in the 2022 legislative session, the “Clean New Mexico” program has contracted with several local companies, along with the assistance of the New Mexico Department of Corrections, to remove litter and beautify New Mexico roads across the state.

Since its launch April 18, the program has collected more than 8,200 Read More

Robin Takes Refreshing Bath In Pond On Barranca Mesa

A robin takes a refreshing bath Wednesday in the pond of a residence on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Selvi Viswanathan

Another view of the robin bathing in the pond of a residence Wednesday on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Selvi Viswanathan Read More

Los Luceros Historic Site & PEEC Host New Mexico Outdoor Pass: Water & Dawn ‘Til Dusk On July 3

NMDCA News:

Los Luceros Historic Site and Pajarito Environmental Center present New Mexico Outdoor Pass program: WATER!

Also, as part of its Dawn ‘til Dusk program, Los Luceros will be open 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, July 3.

Schedule of Events: 

  • 6 a.m.: Los Luceros opens early for Dawn ’til Dusk Day. Take a nice walk on the property in the early morning. Crafts will be available all day. 
  • 9-10 a.m.: Ranger-led tour of the Los Luceros historic district, with a special focus on how the site uses water for the gardens, crops, and orchards. Acequia activities and an information table will be set
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New Mexico History Museum And Fray Angélico Chávez History Library Announce Inaugural Steve Wimmer Scholar

Steve Wimmer at the concierge desk of La Fonda on the Plaza. Courtesy/New Mexico Magazine

NMHM News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico History Museum (NMHM) and the Fray Angélico Chávez History Library (FACHL) have announced that Marcy Botwick, a master’s candidate at University of New Mexico (UNM), has been selected as the inaugural scholar to be supported by the Steve Wimmer Southwest Historical Research Fund.

With the support provided by the Wimmer Fund, Botwick will study the life of artist Mary Blumenschein, as well as broaden understanding of the women and artist communities of New Mexico. 

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BLM-New Mexico Adjusts Lease Sale Date To June 30

BLM News:

SANTA FE — The BLM-New Mexico announced Friday that the oil and gas lease sale scheduled for June 23, is now scheduled for June 30.  

The date for this sale has shifted slightly to complete the analyses required under the National Environmental Policy Act and allow time for protest resolution.  

To view the amendment announcing the adjusted sale dates, visit: https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2015538/510. Read More

Angel Fire Resort Getting Back To Normal Post Fire

Scene from a Cool Summer Nights Concert Series event at Angel Fire Resort. Courtesy/Angel Fire Resort

AFR News:

ANGEL FIRE — Angel Fire Resort (AFR) in the Rocky Mountains of northern New Mexico is celebrating the return of two of its most popular summer events: Friday evening’s Cool Summer Nights Concert Series and Sunday morning’s Farmers and Artisan Market, which aim to bring area residents together for music, art, local food and community.

Additionally, the year-round resort is offering heavy lodging discounts and the new Outdoor Adventure Pass for families looking for a mountain vacation Read More

Hydraulic Shearing Key To N3B’s Waste Retrieval At Los Alamos National Laboratory

N3B’s Waste Retrieval Operations Supervisor Juan Garcia guides a mock-up pipe, filled with cement that does not contain radioactive waste, while it is loaded onto a pipe-roller conveyor belt before being cut into sections. The ends of the actual corrugated metal pipes to be retrieved from an underground storage site will be covered in full containment sleeves. Courtesy/N3B

The hydraulic shear before it was encased in a structure designed to prevent release of contamination to the outside environment at Technical Area 54 at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Courtesy/N3B

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USGS Models Show High-Level Debris-Flow Hazards For Phase II Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Burned Area

SFNF News:

SANTA FE — BAER SAFETY MESSAGE: Everyone near and downstream from the burned areas should remain alert and stay updated on weather conditions that may result in heavy rains and increased water runoff.

Flash flooding may occur quickly during heavy rain events. Be prepared to act. Current weather and emergency notifications can be found at the National Weather Service website: www.weather.gov/abq/.

The Forest Service (USFS) Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) assessment team coordinated early with US Geological Survey (USGS) staff during its evaluation of the Hermits Peak-Calf Read More

Daily Postcard: Butterfly Sips Nectar From Sage Plant

Daily Postcard: A two-tailed swallowtail butterfly hangs upside down while sipping nectar from flowering sage plants at a residence Thursday in White Rock. Butterflies do not have mouths. Instead, they have a proboscis extending from the front of their head, a straw-like tube that coils up when not in use. Butterflies eat by extending the proboscis deep into a flower to sip nectar. Butterflies also use the proboscis to drink water and juice from rotting fruits. Source: birdsandblooms.com. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs

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Fort Union National Monument Star Party June 25

Courtesy photo

Fort Union National Monument News:

Watrous – Fort Union National Monument is hosting a Dark Sky program Saturday night June 25. Gates to the park open at 7:30 p.m. and the formal program, weather permitting, runs 9-11 p.m. near the visitors center.

The solitude, remoteness and arid landscapes of Fort Union National Monument make it an ideal place for observing a natural dark sky. After sunset, the sky over the high prairie gives way to the glow of celestial bodies unaffected by the artificial light of distant communities. Immerse yourself in the culture and science of a natural Read More

PEEC: Last Chance For Space Camp!

PEEC News:

Is your child fascinated with all things space-related? Would they love to explore the solar system, practice astronaut skills, learn about telescopes, and more?!

Don’t miss out on your chance to sign them up for space camp at the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC). Starting this Monday, June 20, this day camp for kids entering grades fourth through seventh will meet 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Combining hands-on projects, planetarium time, and outdoor exploration, the group will follow NASA’s “How to Train Like an Astronaut” program, make a scale solar Read More

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