Environment

Wildfire Preparedness Is Year-Round: Risk And Danger In Post-Fire Environment

Forest Stewards Guild News:

SANTA FE — Despite wet conditions in May and early June, this summer has been one of the hottest seasons in recent New Mexico history.

With no monsoons to bail us out yet, the risk of wildfire remains ever persistent across the state. 

Knowing your wildfire prevention safety measures is important to help keep fires from starting and spreading. But consider what happens after a fire has impacted your community. Wildfire risk isn’t just about the fire itself — risk and danger remain even after the fire has passed. 

Here are a number of services available

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Los Alamos Police Ask Citizens To Help Protect Cultural Sites And Report Vandalism Following Recent Incidents

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Parks and Open Space officials report two incidents of vandalism to federally protected cultural sites within the Los Alamos area over the past couple of months. 

San Ildefonso Governor Christopher A. Moquino stated, “The Pueblo is deeply saddened and concerned to hear of the desecration of our cultural resources and cultural sites by thoughtless acts of vandalism. The Pajarito plateau is the aboriginal land base for the Tewa people of Po-Woh-Geh Owingeh the Pueblo de San Ildefonso and has significant meaning to us and our ancestors. We ask that all please respect Read More

Heinrich: Federal Guidance On Home Electrification Rebates

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

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 the Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Electrification Caucus, is welcoming the U.S. Department of Energy’s announced guidance for State and Territorial Energy Offices on the implementation of the Home Energy Rebate Programs, which Sen. Heinrich secured in the Inflation Reduction Act and was based on his Zero-Emission Homes Act. Specific guidance on implementation for Tribal energy offices is still forthcoming.

“This federal Read More

Devolder: A Winning Strategy For Both Political Parties

By MARK DEVOLDER
Los Alamos

Whether you believe in global warming or not, it has been a hot, dry summer.  I can remember a time when:

1) it snowed in the Jemez Mountains in September,

2) about 2 feet of snow fell in the Jemez Mountains around Thanksgiving,

3) whatever snow was on the ground in the Jemez Mountains around Dec. 10 stayed around for most of the winter, and

4) the monsoon season began around the third week in June.

With the progression of time, the weather has changed. A regulator for the State of New Mexico told me recently that New Mexico is currently involved in a thousand-year drought. Long Read More

Agave Plant In Full Bloom On Sierra Vista In White Rock

An agave plant in full bloom Saturday afternoon at a residence on Sierra Vista in White Rock. Agave plants are succulents with large leaves that end in pointy tips. Agaves have more than 250 species in the agave genus. Large specimens can grow to 10 feet or more in height and width, and smaller species can be dish-sized. A few agave species have soft leaves and no spines. Agave grows best in rocky, sandy, well-drained soil in full sun. It can take several years or even decades for agave plants to mature, and they can live for many decades overall. The plant only blooms once, then dies. Source: thespruce.com Read More

The New Brown Goose At Ashley Pond Has Died

This photo taken Monday is one of the final photos taken of the two new geese relocated July 13 to Ashley Pond. The Los Alamos Daily Post is sad to report that the brown goose lost its life to a coyote late this week. The new white goose and Ed and Gwen remain uninjured and at the pond. The community recently submitted suggestions to the Post for naming the two new geese. The three most popular sets of names for the pair were Oppie & Barbie, Salt & Pepper and Lucy & Ricky. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

Daily Postcard: Butterfly And Bee Collect Pollen Together

Daily Postcard: A Juniper Hairstreak butterfly and a bee sit peacefully together collecting pollen from a flower blooming in the garden of a home Tuesday morning on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Selvi Viswanathan

A second Juniper Hairstreak butterfly is collecting pollen from a flower next to another butterfly and bee Tuesday on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Selvi Viswanathan

The two Juniper Hairstreak butterflies collecting pollen from a flower Tuesday on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Selvi Viswanathan Read More

Environment Secretary Kenney Invited To White House To Discuss New Mexico’s Nationally Leading Efforts To Curb Emissions

NMED Cabinet Secretary James Kenney

NMED News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — New Mexico Environment Cabinet Secretary James Kenney joined Biden-Harris administration officials Wednesday in the first-ever White House Methane Summit.

Officials also announced at the event the creation of a White House Methane Task Force and highlighted the urgent need to dramatically reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas sector to protect public health, create good-paying jobs, save consumers money, and advance President Biden’s ambitious climate agenda.

Secretary Kenney participated in the panel discussion, Read More

Fee Assessment Request To Add Treatment Process At TA-50 Added To LANL Electronic Public Reading Room

LANL News:

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

National Recreation & Park Association Announces New Agreement With National Park Service

National Recreation and Park Association President and CEO Kristine Stratton and National Park Service Director Chuck Sams sign new agreement with the National Park Service. Courtesy/NRPA

NRPA News:

ASHBURN, Va. — The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) has announced a new agreement with the National Park Service (NPS) to promote excellence in park and recreation management and to expand access to quality outdoor recreational opportunities for all.  

Through this agreement, NRPA and the NPS will encourage and promote conservation, health and wellness, and equitable and Read More

Settlement Agreement And Stipulated Final Order HWB-14-20 Added To LANL Electronic Public Reading Room

LANL News:

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

Bandelier Enters Stage II Fire Restrictions

BNM News:

Due to the increased risk of wildfire in the region, Bandelier National Monument entered Stage II fire restrictions at 8 a.m. today, Thursday, July 27.

These restrictions are necessary to help land management agencies reduce fire risk and prevent wildfires.

Under Stage II restrictions, the following is prohibited: 

  • The use of campfires or charcoal grills (gas grills may continue to be used);
  • Welding or operating acetylene or other torches with an open flame;
  • Operating or using any internal combustion engine off paved or graveled roads is prohibited. Generators are allowed if equipped
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