Environment

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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Stansbury Discusses Future Of Water Rights After Sackett Decision During Transportation & Infrastructure Roundtable

From the Office of U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) attended a Transportation and Infrastructure Roundtable Wednesday to discuss the importance of prioritizing science-backed solutions in guaranteeing access to clean drinking water, highlighting the US Supreme Court’s failure to protect our nations communities by ignoring the science of hydrology in their Sackett vs. EPA ruling.

Rep. Stansbury drew on her background as a water scientist to explain the science behind why the ruling will negatively impact communities’ access to Read More

Luján Introduces Bill To Support Local Fire Departments

Congressional News:

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced the Fire Department Repayment Act to amend the fire department repayment system to ensure local departments are fairly and swiftly compensated for their service.

As wildfires intensify with the extremity of climate change, the need for firefighters is at an all-time high. This legislation will address the firefighter shortage by adequately compensating fire departments for their staffing and equipment needs. U.S. Rep. Josh Harder (D-Calif.) reintroduced the House companion bill earlier this Read More

New Mexico Enhancement Hunts Help Fund Conservation

Courtesy/NMGF

NMGF News:

According to statutory provisions, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMGF) offer special enhancement hunting permits through raffles and auctions yearly.

All proceeds from enhancement hunt permits are used solely for habitat enhancement, conservation, research and management projects in New Mexico. These raffles and auctions raised more than $1.7 million for conservation in 2023.   

“Our robust conservation efforts will keep the Land of Enchantment beautiful for decades to come,” Gov.  Lujan Grisham said. “The work

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Class 1 Permit Modification Request To Add Treatment Process At TA-50, Building 69 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

PEEC Receives $5,000 Capacity Building Grant From LACF

From left, PEEC Director of Interpretation Kristen O’Hara, LACF Executive Director Steve Laurent and PEEC’s Executive Director Jillian Rubio, Visitor’s Services Manager Ryan Ramaker, Gift Shop & Programs Coordinator Ashleigh Lusher and Operations Manager Beth Cortright. Courtesy/LACF

LACF News:

Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) Executive Director Jillian Rubio expressed her gratitude at receiving one of six capacity building grants given by the Los Alamos Community Foundation to area non-profit organizations.

Building upon a marketing survey conducted for Read More

Daily Postcard: Tiny Bees And Flies On Barranca Mesa

Daily Postcard: This tiny bee is busy collecting nectar from a portulaca flower blooming on the patio of a residence Monday on Barranca Mesa. This bee measures less than 1/4 inch long. Photo by Ken Hanson
 
This tiny Eastern calligrapher fly sitting on a lobelia flower Monday on the patio of a residence on Barranca Mesa measures about 1/4 inch long. Photo by Ken Hanson
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Governor Issues Statement On U.S. Forest Service’s Admission Of Responsibility For 2022 Cerro Pelado Fire

From the Office of the Governor:

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a statement following the conclusion of the U.S. Forest Service investigation that found the 2022 Cerro Pelado Fire was caused by a mismanaged federal prescribed burn:

“I am – again – outraged over the U.S. Forest Service’s negligence that caused this destruction. While climate change and extreme drought continue to plague the Southwest, the Forest Service must abandon their business-as-usual approach to prescribed burns and forest management in our state. I am relieved to hear that the Forest Service will now Read More

New Fire Restriction Order For Santa Fe National Forest

SFNF News:

  • West side will go into Stage 2 while east side remains at Stage 1

SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) will implement Stage 2 fire restrictions for SFNF lands west of the Rio Grande beginning 8 a.m. Thursday, July 27.

All SFNF lands east of the Rio Grande will remain in Stage 1 fire restrictions allowing for campfires and charcoal grilling ONLY in designated forest campgrounds and picnic areas.

Unusually hot and dry weather for July across New Mexico has prompted the decision to have different restriction levels for the forest. The soil and fuel moisture on the east side is not as Read More

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