NMGF: Public Reminded To Leave Young Wildlife Alone
NMGF News:
Spring in New Mexico is an exciting time for wildlife. This is the time of year when most babies are born. The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMGF) reminds the public to leave alone any deer or antelope fawns, elk calves, bear cubs or other wild animals they may find.
Most young-of-the-year wildlife that people discover are simply hiding while awaiting their parents’ return from foraging nearby.
Removing these young animals can cost them their lives, warned NMGF deer biologist Orrin Duvuvuei.
“For about a week after birth, young wildlife exhibit hiding behaviors to avoid detection Read More
Daily Postcard: Lizard Rests Near Flowers In White Rock
Daily Postcard: A lizard sits near flowers blooming Friday on Aster Street in White Rock. Photo by Joyce Wolff Read More
Fireworks Restrictions In Los Alamos Take Effect June 8
Fireworks restrictions in Los Alamos to take effect June 8 due to exceptional drought intensity. Courtesy photo
Editor’s note: The annual Kiwanis 4th of July Extravaganza is tentatively scheduled for Labor Day weekend in September.
COUNTY News:
The below PROCLAMATION will be considered by the Los Alamos County Council at its Tuesday, June 8 meeting, at the request of Los Alamos Fire Marshal Wendy Servey.
WHEREAS:
the weather in North Central New Mexico including Los Alamos County, has been extremely dry, resulting in conditions of exceptional drought in Los Alamos County; 47.8% of the State Read More
Spend National Trails Day On Santa Fe National Forest
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — This Saturday, June 5, is National Trails Day®, a day when thousands of people come together across the country to advocate for, maintain and clean up public lands and trails.
New Mexico Volunteers for the Outdoors (NMVFO) and the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) are sponsoring two trail maintenance events in the Pecos Wilderness on National Trails Day to highlight the value of trails and outdoor recreation in general to our collective well-being.
To participate in one of these events, register today:
- Holy Ghost Trail near Tererro. Volunteers will be cutting back brush,
Meet Raptors From New Mexico Wildlife Center At PEEC’s First Summer Family Evening Of 2021 Wednesday June 9
The Nature Center hosts the first Summer Family Evening of 2021 Wednesday, June 9. Photo by Thomas Graves
PEEC News:
Join the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) for the first Summer Family Evening of 2021 Wednesday, June 9.
This family-friendly event will feature birds from the New Mexico Wildlife Center. Learn about the lives of rescued birds, responsible rehabilitation, what to do if you ever find an injured animal and more. Thanks to the Del Norte LOV Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Del Norte Credit Union, for sponsoring Summer Family Evenings in 2021.
Advance registration Read More
SFNF: Wolf Draw Fire Consumes 712 Acres Near Cuba
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — Crews have nearly completed constructing direct control lines around the perimeter of the Wolf Draw Fire, which was caused by an illegal abandoned campfire that escaped the fire ring in the northwestern corner of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) over the Memorial Day weekend.
The west side of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) is under Stage 1 fire restrictions, which prohibit dispersed campfires. More than 85 percent of wildfires are caused by human carelessness.
Forest visitors are asked to use extreme caution when fire restrictions are in place. Violations are punishable Read More
New Mexico Wildlife Center: ‘Start Of Summer Celebration’
New Mexico Wildlife Center (NMWC) hosted a ‘Start of Summer Celebration’ Saturday in Española. After more than a year of only being able to offer its outdoor space to the public due to the pandemic, the NMWC has fully opened its doors to the community. The celebration included tours, spotlights on its animal ambassadors and other activities. Here, NMWC staff member Chase Spearing introduces Cricket, a Swainson’s Hawk, to visitors at the center. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
New Mexico Wildlife Center staff members Zeek Craven and Shawna Protze take part in Saturday’s ‘Start of Read More
Fee Waived In New Mexico Public Fishing Waters Saturday
Free fishing Saturday throughout New Mexico. Courtesy/NMGF
NMGF News:
Anglers can fish for free in New Mexico Saturday, June 5, as the state celebrates National Boating and Fishing Week.
Anyone can fish for free in public fishing waters throughout the state Saturday, June 5, but everyone must observe bag limits and all other rules and regulations. For more information, visit the Department’s website.
“This is a great time to take your family fishing and teach them a skill that will provide a lifetime of enjoyment,” said Mike Sloane, Director for the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.
Before Read More
Daily Postcard: Colorful Sunset Near Overlook Park
Daily Postcard: Memorial Day sunset near Overlook in White Rock. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
Spend National Trails Day On Santa Fe Forest Saturday
SFNF News:
…Volunteers needed for trails projects in Pecos Wilderness – last day to sign up
SANTA FE – This Saturday, June 5, is National Trails Day®, a day when thousands of people come together across the country to advocate for, maintain and clean up public lands and trails.
New Mexico Volunteers for the Outdoors (NMVFO) and the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) are sponsoring two trail maintenance events in the Pecos Wilderness on National Trails Day to highlight the value of trails and outdoor recreation in general to our collective well-being.
To participate in one of these events, Read More
Final Update On Cuervito Fire Near Pecos
SFNF News:
…This will be the last update on the Cuervito Fire unless conditions change significantly.
Firefighters have been mopping up along the edges of the Cuervito Fire for the last few days. Unless conditions change significantly, the IA crew will demobilize at the end of shift Friday, and local resources will continue to monitor the fire.
Once the area dries out from recent moisture, unburned pockets of fuel in the fire’s interior burn out may be seen and produce smoke.
Start date: May 9, 2021
Cause: Lightning
Location: 9 miles east of Pecos and 3 miles southwest of the Barillas Lookout Read More
Heinrich To Tour Chispas Farm, Highlight Effort To Empower Farmers, Reach Net-Zero Emissions In Agriculture By 2040
U.S. SENATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) will tour Chispas Farm in Albuquerque’s South Valley Friday, and discuss investing in agriculture as a climate solution.
Heinrich will be joined by Casey Holland who runs Chispas Farm, a four-acre community-focused farm on occupied Tiwa land, as well as other farmers and stakeholders in the area.
Heinrich recently introduced the Agriculture Resilience Act, sweeping bicameral legislation that empowers farmers with the tools and resources needed to improve soil health, sequester carbon, reduce emissions, enhance their Read More
Wolf Draw Fire Crews Dig Control Lines To Stop Spread
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — Crews continued to construct control lines around the Wolf Draw Fire, which was caused by an illegal abandoned campfire that escaped the fire ring in a relatively remote corner of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) over the Memorial Day weekend.
The Type 3 Incident Management Team is implementing a full suppression strategy to confine and contain the fire within an area defined by Forest Road (FR) 310 on the north, FR 5 on the east, FR 313 on the south and FR 312 on the west.
Recent moisture assisted firefighters by decreasing fire behavior. Crews Wednesday on priority areas, Read More
Daily Postcard: Sunset Colors Sky Over Western Area
Daily Postcard: The sunset colors the sky Wednesday over Western Area. Photo by Terry Goldman Read More
Roses Beautify Garden On Grand Canyon In White Rock
Roses beautify a garden today on Grand Canyon Drive in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
The sweet scent of roses fills a garden today on Grand Canyon. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Yellow roses brighten a garden today on Grand Canyon Drive in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Sen. Luján Tours Los Alamos And Sandia National Labs, Highlights Need To Pass U.S. Innovation & Competition Act
Luján tours LANL and SNL today, highlighting the need to pass the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act. Courtesy photo
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:
ALBUQUERQUE – U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) today toured Los Alamos National Laboratory and Sandia National Laboratories and met with Lab leaders to discuss the importance of passing the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act.
Recently, Sen. Luján secured an amendment to the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act that will invest $17 billion in America’s National Labs and other Department of Energy (DOE) facilities.
He also championed Read More
Daily Postcard: Sunset Viewed From Eastern Area
Daily Postcard: View from the deck of a residence in Eastern Area Monday evening just after the rain stopped and the sun broke for a few minutes before setting. Photo by Ron Roybal Read More
Scene Of Pink Sunset Over Snow Topped Mountains
The sunset viewed Monday from the deck of a residence in Pajarito Acres. Photo by Nancy Bartlit
A close up of the bright pink sunset over snow topped mountains viewed Monday from the deck of a residence in Pajarito Acres. Photo by Nancy Bartlit Read More
Scenes From Foggy Memorial Day Weekend In Los Alamos
A thick fog rolled in Memorial Day near the tennis courts between Iris and Myrtle streets at 11th. Photo by Dixon Wolf
A thick layer of fog on Memorial Day covered Los Alamos. Photo by Dixon Wolf
Rain showers throughout Memorial Day broke up the fog covering Los Alamos. Photo by Dixon Wolf Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: June 1, 2021
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports And Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
One of the results of the COVID-19 pandemic appears to be an increase in the fishing pressure, especially on our trout streams and lakes. It appears that this is not just limited to New Mexico, but is happening nationwide. The pressure on our fishing resources has increased dramatically.
Our State Game and Fish Department stocks thousands of trout every week to try to satisfy the demand. There are limits to how much stocking thousands of hatchery fish can do. For a lot of anglers, catching their limit of five fish-fish –per-day is the goal. Read More
