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New Mexico Game And Fish: Drought Conditions Increase Chance Of Encountering Bears
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NMGF News:
SANTA FE — Due to drought conditions throughout the state, the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is urging residents to be aware of the increased chances of encountering bears and other wildlife.
“The state has experienced less than average precipitation for this time of the year, which means that bears may be in search of other food sources”, said Rick Winslow, bear and cougar biologist with the Department. “Droughts historically have led to a lot of bear conflict, not only at camping and picnic sites, but also in more populated areas.”
“For bears, almost all of their Read More
View Of Clouded Moon Over White Rock
View of a clouded moon looking east Monday evening from White Rock. Photo by Doug Lannen Read More
Daily Postcard: American Robin Makes A Splash!
Daily Postcard: An American Robin enthusiastically splashes and drinks from this water tray Friday at a residence in White Rock. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More
Thirsty Squirrel Sips Water From Birdbath In White Rock
A thirsty squirrel is spotted sipping water from a birdbath Sunday in White Rock. Photo by Jody Schultz Read More
AGU: Colorado River Basin’s Worst Known Megadrought Was 1,800 Years Ago, Scientists Discover
Lake Powell, a major reservoir along the Colorado River, was at less than half its capacity in 2014. A new study, published in Geophysical Research Letters, used tree rings to uncover the most severe drought in 2,000 years of the river’s history. Courtesy/NASA Goddard/Earth Observatory
AGU News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The ongoing severe drought in the Colorado River Basin has led to the river flowing at 84 percent of its historic average flow. An even more intense “megadrought” hit the region around 1,800 years ago, a new study reveals. At just 68 percent of the river’s average flow rate, the megadrought Read More
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland Launches New Indian Youth Service Corps Program
DOI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland Friday joined Tribal leaders, community partners and Indigenous youth to celebrate the launch of the Indian Youth Service Corps (IYSC) and unveil the program’s guidelines.
The IYSC is a new partnership-based program that will provide meaningful education, employment and training opportunities to Indigenous youth through conservation projects on public and Indian lands, and Hawaiian homelands – putting young people on a path to good-paying jobs while working to tackle the climate crisis.
Building on the decade-long success Read More
Daily Postcard: Sunrise Emerges Over Canyon Rim Trail
Daily Postcard: Sunrise emerging early Sunday morning over the Canyon Rim Trail. Photo by Skip Robertson White House Announces Phase Out Of Single-Use Plastics In U.S. National Parks By 2032
White House News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The White House has announced that the Department of the Interior will reduce and eventually phase out the sale of single-use plastic products in U.S. national parks, wildlife refuges, and other public lands.
The news comes after more than 300 organizations and nearly 70,000 individuals called on the Department of the Interior to take action.
To mark World Oceans Day 2022, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland issued Secretary’s Order 3407, which initiates a plan “to reduce the procurement, sale, and distribution of single-use products and packaging.” Read More
League Of Women Voters: Lunch With A Leader June 16
LWV News:
The League of Women Voters’ event for the entire community, Lunch With a Leader with speaker is Claudia Borchert, noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, June 16, via zoom.
Borchert joined the New Mexico’s Environment Department in November 2020 as the Environmental Protection Division’s Climate Change Policy Coordinator. As a member of the leadership team of New Mexico’s interagency Climate Change Task Force, Borchert is developing a suite of climate action strategies for the state’s 5-year climate action plan to achieve the statewide greenhouse gas emission reduction goal of at least 45 percent Read More
Cornell Lab Of Ornithology Streams Newest California Condor Chick Live On Webcam
Endangered California Condor chick with mom, #846. Dad is #462. Courtesy/Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Cornell Lab of Ornithology News:
FILMORE, Calif. / ITHACA, New York — There’s a brand-new chick and added hope for recovery for the endangered California Condor. A condor chick hatched at 5:42 a.m. Saturday, May 14.
Fans can follow along live as the little one grows into a huge, majestic, wind-rider. Condor Cam is back, live streaming from Toms Canyon on Hopper Mountain National Wildlife Refuge in Ventura County, Calif.
The camera is hosted by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Bird Cams project Read More
Daily Postcard: Deer Grazes On Lawn Near Downtown
Daily Postcard: A deer grazes on the front lawn of a home recently near downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Calek/ladailypost.com Read More
Deer Surveys Neighborhood At Sage Loop And 15th Street
Deer surveys the neighborhood Thursday morning on Sage Loop near 15th Street. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Free Admission Day And ‘In Search Of Domínguez And Escalante’ Closing Reception June 19
La Fonda on the Plaza in Santa Fe, NM. After Painting by Fred Geary
NMHS News:
Join New Mexico History Museum off the Santa Fe Plaza as it celebrates the run of its exhibition “In Search of Domínguez and Escalante”, Juneteenth, and Father’s Day with a free admission day Sunday, June 19, New Mexico History Museum, 113 Lincoln Ave., in the Palace of the Governors.
There also will be a closing reception for the exhibition with light refreshments. 2-4 p.m. (closing reception), Sunday, June 19, 2022, free admission all day.
In Search of Domínguez and Escalante closes after June 19 — this will be the last Read More
Daily Postcard: Lesser Goldfinch Splashes In Birdbath
Daily Postcard: Birdbaths are important in the drought and this Lesser Goldfinch is thoroughly enjoying a refreshing splash in one Friday on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Jonathan Dowell, Ph.D., on Instagram @SnowyEgretPhotography LANL: Notice Of Class 2 Amendment To Closure Plan Open Burning Treatment Unit Technical Area 16-399 Burn Tray
LANL News:
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Triad National Security, LLC (Triad), have submitted a Class 2 permit modification request to amend the January 2019 Closure Plan Open Burning Treatment Unit Technical Area 16-399 Burn Tray.
The modification supports additional closure activities at the site.
Facility: The Permit authorizes DOE; Triad; and Newport News Nuclear BWXT-Los Alamos, LLC (N3B) [the Permittees] to manage, store, and treat hazardous waste at LANL. Under authority of the New Mexico Hazardous Waste Act (Section 74-4-1 et seq., NMSA 1978, as amended, 1992) and the Read More
Eco Station And Overlook Collection Center Will Close June 20 In Observance Of Juneteenth
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Environmental Services Department has announced that the Eco Station and Overlook Collection Center in White Rock will be closed Monday, June 20, in observance of Juneteenth. Read More
Mama Bear And Cubs Frolic In Tree Near Diamond Drive
A mama bear and her two cubs frolic together early Thursday evening in a tree in Pueblo Canyon near Diamond Drive. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Cubs in a tree early Thursday evening in Pueblo Canyon near Diamond Drive. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
A mama bear pats her cub Thursday evening in a tree early in Pueblo Canyon near Diamond Drive. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Thirsty Snake Sips Water In Yard On North Mesa
A thirsty snake sips water this morning from a container at a home on North Mesa. Photo by Nancy Nunnelley Read More
Los Alamos County To Hold Emergency Exercise June 14
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s law enforcement, first responders, dispatchers and staff from other County departments will participate Tuesday, June 14 in a functional emergency exercise.
Developed by the Department of Public Utilities, the exercise simulates a threat to the Los Alamos Canyon Dam.
The exercise will test the viability of the County’s Emergency Action Plan for the Los Alamos Canyon Dam.
The exercise will begin at 7:30 a.m. and end by 12:30 p.m. It will be followed by an after-action meeting with exercise participants to assess response effectiveness. Read More
