Daily Postcard: Golden Sunrise Shines On Trailhead
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Daily Postcard: A golden sunrise shines on Deer Trap Trailhead recently on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Amanda Macdonald
State Assistance Continues As Multiple Fires Burn Across New Mexico
DHSEM News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) in coordination with other state agencies, continue to respond to the communities affected by the multiple fires currently burning in New Mexico.
“To see the State Emergency Response Teamwork in tandem with local, tribal, and county-level emergency responders is incredible,” DHSEM Deputy Secretary Carla Walton said. “This is what we plan for. We pool our resources and respond swiftly to New Mexicans in need.”
State Police confirmed the McBride Fire claimed the lives of two Ruidoso residents Read More
Los Alamos Canyon And Reservoir Get Some Luck
The damaged caused by erosion is visible in Los Alamos Canyon. Courtesy photo/LAC
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The watershed in Los Alamos Canyon has had a rough time. It was hit with two major wildfires and several floods. As a result, the watershed has become choked with sediment causing damage to the pipeline that connects Los Alamos Reservoir to the townsite’s non-potable water system as well as the road leading to the reservoir.
The bad luck continued when after receiving approximately $2 million from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in 2019 Read More
NMDOH And NMED Issue Smoke Advisory For Northeastern New Mexico Thursday Evening
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health and the New Mexico Environment Department Wednesday issued a smoke advisory for communities in San Miguel, Mora and Colfax Counties due to anticipated smoke from the Hermits Peak Fire in New Mexico.
The advisory will be in effect through Thursday evening. The Hermits Peak Fire started at about 4:30 p.m., April 6, 2022, approximately 12 miles northwest of Las Vegas at the base of Hermits Peak in the Pecos Wilderness.
The Hermits Peak Fire is burning through mixed conifer in steep, rugged terrain that poses challenges for firefighter access. Read More
DOE/NNSA Issues Wetland Assessment For LANL Water Line Replacement For 15-Day Public Review & Comment
LANL News:
The Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration’s (DOE/NNSA) Los Alamos Field Office has issued a Wetland Assessment for the Replacement Water Lines from Technical Area 48 to Technical Area 55 Project (Wetland Assessment) for a 15-day public review and comment period commencing with publication of this notice.
DOE/NNSA is proposing to install two 12-inch water lines along an alignment from TA-48 to Pecos Road on the east side of TA-55 at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). The proposed water lines will replace aging cast iron pipes that provide water for Read More
Talk On Folsom: Fluting & The Five Ws Tuesday April 19
Dr. David Eck will discuss the Folsom site April 19 at Pecos Trail Café. Courtesy/Hannah Grover
Santa Fe Archaeological Society News:
Dr. David Eck from the Cultural Resources Office, and New Mexico State Land Office, will discuss context, controversy and speculations about the Folsom site, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 19 at Pecos Trail Café, 2239 Old Pecos Trail in Santa Fe.
This talk is open to the public and costs $5 for non-members. Read More
New Mexico Clean Cars Clean Air Coalition Announces Broad Support For Rulemaking
Power4NM Coalition’s Josue De Luna Navarro
NMCCCAC News:
SANTA FE — Wednesday, the New Mexico Clean Cars Clean Air coalition of more than 35 organizations announced Wednesday its support for the clean cars rulemaking process being led by the State of New Mexico and City of Albuquerque.
The New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board and City of Albuquerque – Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board will hold hearings May 4-5 to consider the clean cars rules, following a robust stakeholder engagement process that took place over the last several months.
If adopted, the Clean Car Rule will Read More
Daily Postcard: Moth Spotted In Blooming Cherry Tree
Daily Postcard: A moth rests in a cherry tree blooming Monday on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Selvi Viswanathan Read More
State Assisting Communities And First Responders As Multiple Wildfires Burn Throughout New Mexico
STATE News:
…State secures federal funding for three major fires
The state is working closely with multiple local, state, federal, and tribal agencies to battle several wildfires burning across New Mexico this week.
Strong, damaging winds combined with ongoing drought and low humidity resulted in conditions that caused wildfire to rapidly spread.
“My thoughts are with the hundreds of New Mexicans who were forced from their homes by these wildfires, many of which were damaged or destroyed. I want to assure the people of New Mexico that our local, state, federal and tribal agencies are Read More
NWS: Red Flag Warning For Los Alamos, Other Areas
The NWS Albuquerque issues a Red Flag Warning for Los Alamos and other areas of the state. Courtesy/NWS
NWS News:
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag Warning until 8 p.m. today for Los Alamos and other areas in the state.
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
While temperatures will be much cooler today, an extremely dry airmass with widespread and long duration single digit relative humidity values will be combined with strong to very strong west to northwest winds.
This will yield critical fire weather conditions Read More
Safety Reminders For Easter Weekend As SFNF Moves To High Fire Danger
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — Forest visitors planning to spend Easter weekend on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) are reminded to take precautions by following One Less Spark guidelines and Smokey Bear’s Campfire Safety rules.
All ranger districts on the SFNF are at HIGH fire danger as New Mexico and Arizona shifted to wildland fire Preparedness Level 3 on a scale of 1 to 5. Preparedness levels are based on fuel and weather conditions, fire activity and resource availability.
There are no fire restrictions at this time on the SFNF, but with an early start to the 2022 wildfire season amid ongoing drought, Read More
Daily Postcard: Easter Decor Survive Winds In White Rock
Daily Postcard: Colorful decorations spotted Tuesday have survived the winds of the last few days in this neighborhood in White Rock as Easter Weekend approaches. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More
Wind Vs. Tall Tree On Orange Street … Wind Wins!
High winds this morning topple a large pine tree on Orange Street. Photo by A. Bowers Read More
SFNF: Prescribed Burn Planned For Santa Fe Watershed Postponed Indefinitely
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) have postponed the previously announced prescribed burn in the Santa Fe Municipal Watershed on the Española Ranger District.
Earlier, fire managers had identified a window starting April 18 to implement the prescribed burn to reduce fuel loading and protect the watershed that provides approximately 40 percent of the water for Santa Fe residents.
The SFNF is focused on suppressing the Hermit Peak Fire on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District. With the neighboring fire activity and the diminishing window for spring prescribed Read More
YCC Job Applications Due By Friday
The deadline for the Family YMCA’s summer YCC trail repair program is 6 p.m. Friday, April 15. Courtesy/YMCA
Y News:
The deadline to turn in applications for The Family YMCA’s summer Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) trail repair program is 6 p.m. Friday, April 15. Applications turned before this date are appreciated.
Applications may be turned in at the Los Alamos and Española YMCA teen centers by 6 p.m. April 15, or at The Family YMCA, 1450 Iris Street in Los Alamos. The Y is open on weekends.
The Y is hiring up to 12-14 positions and is restricted to ages 14-25, except for a trainer position that may Read More
NNSA To Conduct Aerial Radiation Assessment Survey Over Boston April 14-18
NNSA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) will conduct low-altitude helicopter flights over the Boston Marathon route Thursday, April 14, through Monday, April 18 in preparation for the race and the events related to it.
NNSA’s Nuclear Emergency Support Team (NEST) aircraft will measure expected background radiation as part of standard preparations to protect public health and safety on the day of an event.
The public may see NNSA’s twin-engine Bell 412 helicopter, which is equipped with radiation-sensing technology. Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: April 12, 2022
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports And Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
The spring runoff has started in Northern New Mexico. Streamflows are rising and will likely continue to rise through April and into May.
We have a decent snowpack this year, but it’s going to take several years of good snowpacks to help pull us out of the prolonged drought we have been experiencing.
One notable exception to the rising streamflows is the Rio Grande. Streamflow levels in the Rio Grande are still well-below normal. It dropped this week from last week. This indicates that farmers and ranchers in the San Luis Valley of Colorado Read More
Daily Postcard: Flowers Draw Green Bee On Barranca Mesa
Daily Postcard: Yellow flowers blooming on a plant draw a green bee Monday at a residence on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Selvi Viswanathan Read More
FBI Announces $5,000 Reward For Information On Vandalism Of La Cieneguilla Petroglyphs In Santa Fe
Samples of vandalism committed at the La Cieneguilla Petroglyphs in Santa Fe ... most of these petroglyphs date between the 13th and 17th centuries. Courtesy/BLM
FBI News:
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading directly to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for the vandalism committed at the La Cieneguilla Petroglyphs in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
On or about January 19, 2022, spray-painted graffiti was discovered on the petroglyphs, located on property managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Most of the petroglyphs date between the 13th and 17th Read More
Annual Audubon Birdathon Registration Now Open
A vermillion fly catcher. Courtesy/Scott Pettet/Audubon Photography Awards
Audubon Society News:
Whether inspired by a love of birds, concern for the environment, or the sheer pleasure of being outdoors, the Audubon Birdathon is a great opportunity to do something positive for the planet—and have fun doing it!
The Audubon Birdathon takes place over a week long period in May, during which participants go outside and count as many different bird species as they can.
Pick 24-hour period over the course of the week to go birding, do a single morning or afternoon session, or head outside for an hour Read More
