Deer Spotted Relaxing On Lawn At Casa de Luz Apartments
Deer spotted this morning relaxing on the lawn at Casa de Luz Apartments, 799 6th St. Photo By Rigo Chavez Read More
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján Joins Bipartisan Group Of Senators Calling On FDA To Set Limits On PFAS In Bottled Water
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján joined Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and nine senators in calling on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to set standards on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) found in bottled water to ensure bottled water products are safe for drinking.
PFAS are pervasive and persistent chemicals that accumulate in people’s bodies over time, and exposure to these chemicals has been linked to cancer, liver damage, decreased fertility, and other serious health conditions.
“Despite the clear and present Read More
Poppies Are Beginning To Bloom On Seminole Street
Poppies beginning to bloom today on Seminole Street with plenty more to come. Photo by Jim DouglassHeinrich, Luján, Fernández Push Biden Administration To Prioritize Hydrogen Economy, Job Opportunities In NM
CONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) are calling on the Biden administration to help make the state of New Mexico the world’s premier center of excellence for clean hydrogen production, research, and workforce development.
President Joe Biden’s American Jobs Plan includes an investment in 15 decarbonized hydrogen demonstration projects in distressed communities, along with a new production tax credit like the one proposed in Senator Heinrich’s Clean Hydrogen Production Read More
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Attends Virgin Galactic Launch
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
From the Office of the Governor:
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today attended the successful Virgin Galactic launch that made New Mexico the third U.S. state to send humans to space, a culmination of a yearslong effort at Spaceport America and partnership between the company and state.
“After so many years and so much hard work, New Mexico has finally reached the stars,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “Our state’s scientific legacy has been honored by this important achievement, one that took guts and faith and an unwavering belief in what New Mexico Read More
Nature On Tap: Get Ready To Start An Outdoor Business!
Join PEEC and the Los Alamos Creative District for a virtual Nature On Tap at 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 24 to hear from a panel of outdoor recreation business owners and entrepreneurs discussing how to get started in the industry. Learn more and register at peecnature.org/events.
PEEC News:
Calling all outdoor recreation enthusiasts! Have you always wanted to start a business doing your favorite outdoor hobby, or host an event around something you love about nature? Join the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) and the Los Alamos Creative District for Nature On Tap to hear from people Read More
Jimenez: State Cannot Continue To Leave Taxpayers On Hook For Cleaning Up After the Oil & Gas Industry
NMVFC News:
ALBUQUERQUE — James Jimenez, executive director of New Mexico Voices for Children, issued the following statement regarding the report recently released from the Center for Applied Research:
“The report released today demonstrates how inadequate bonding levels are for oil and natural gas extraction on state and private fee lands. We are grateful to Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard and the State Land Office for their commitment to our state lands and meaningful bonding reform.
“It’s distressing that New Mexico taxpayers could be on the hook for more than $8 billion Read More
Views Of Leaves And Clouds Around Town
Maple leaves with Samaras viewed May 16 between Piñon Loop and Sage Loop. Photo by Dixon Wolf
Sun rays shave a cloud viewed May 15 from 37th Street. Photo by Dixon Wolff Read More
Strong Breeze Brings Parakeet Into Los Pueblos Home
The strong breeze Friday evening brought a colorful little parakeet to a home on Los Pueblos, shown here perched on homeowner Steve Greene’s head. ‘While raising our spirits, we suspect the parakeet may be a lost pet because she acts fairly tame,’ Greene said. If the owner recognizes their pet parakeet, contact caclark@ladailypost.com. Photo by Steve Greene Read More
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Introduces Legislation To Ensure Budget Certainty For Fossil Fuel Producing States
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, introduced legislation to assist federal fossil fuel producing states like New Mexico as revenues decline in the coming years due to market forces and policies to curb carbon pollution.
The Schools and State Budgets Certainty Act would provide a predictable transition for states, counties, and Tribes and give those governments time to transition their budgets to more sustainable and reliable sources of revenue. The legislation is cosponsored by U.S. Sen. Ben Read More
Daily Postcard: Yucca Blooms On Deer Trap Mesa
Daily Postcard: Yucca blooming recently on Deer Trap Mesa. Photo by Kathryn Willcutt Read More
Americans Celebrate 16th Annual Endangered Species Day
ESC News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Thousands of Americans participated today in Endangered Species Day events and activities across the country, in recognition of the nation’s commitment to protecting and restoring disappearing wildlife.
This is the 16th annual international Endangered Species Day, which occurs on the third Friday of May, celebrating wildlife and wild places.
“Endangered Species Day celebrates our declared national responsibility to our children and their children to save our vanishing wildlife and plants,” said Leda Huta, Executive Director of the Endangered Species Read More
Hummingbird Spotted Sipping Nectar Near Overlook Park
A hummingbird is spotted sipping sweet nectar while displaying amazing flying precision Monday near Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
SFNF: Crews Complete Cuervito Fire Burnout Operations
SFNF News:
Today crews focused on holding and securing the line after completing the last 300+ acres on the southern end of the fire Thursday.
The only ignitions today were hand ignitions to clean up interior pockets of fuel. Burnout operations are now complete on the Cuervito Fire.
Firefighters’ efforts will now focus on holding the perimeter and monitoring the Cuervito Fire.
Start date: May 9, 2021
Cause: Lightning
Location: 9 miles east of Pecos and 3 miles southwest of the Barillas Lookout on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF)
Size: 1,621 Read More
Amateur Naturalist: Is The Red-Winged Blackbird A Superorganism?
View of 100+ red-winged blackbirds waiting for dinner at the top of a tree. Photo by Robert Dryja
By ROBERT DRYJA
Los Alamos
The individual members of an insect colony may become like a multi-creature organism when they come together. Honey bees are an example. A single bee may find a tree in bloom and is able to collect some nectar. When it returns to its hive, it performs a kind of dance, telling other bees where the tree is. The result is hundreds of bees going to that tree and confirm it is a good source of nectar.
Bees work as group in their colony to build combs of beeswax. The beeswax is built into hexagonal Read More
View Of Sunset Over Rio Grande Near Overlook Park
View of sunset Sunday over the Rio Grande near Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
SFNF Revises Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Monday May 24
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — The recent pattern of showers and thunderstorms has provided some relief from dry conditions on the east side of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF), but the west side of the forest has not been as fortunate.
As a result, the SFNF will implement Stage 1 fire restrictions only on forest lands located west of US Highway 84/285 at 8 a.m. Monday, May 24.
Stage 1 fire restrictions are a proactive way to reduce the very real risk of human-caused wildfire, protect natural and cultural resources, and enhance public and firefighter safety. Forest managers use several criteria to determine Read More
Environment Department Unveils Public Online Calendar
NMED Cabinet Secretary James Kenney
NMED News:
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) launched a public calendar Thursday on its website, making it easier and more efficient for the public, regulated community, stakeholders and members of the media to find information on events happening across the Department.
The calendar includes information on everything from public comment periods and hearings to specialized trainings for the regulated community. The “search” function allows users to search for particular types of events or topics.
“Public participation is an essential Read More
Daily Postcard: Wild Lactiflora Peonies Bloom In White Rock
Daily Postcard: Wild Lactiflora Peonies blooming Thursday on Ridgecrest in White Rock. Photo by Shari Mills Read More
Summit Garden Club Awards 2021 Pat Edmonds And Sue Graves Memorial Scholarship To Isaac Alex Romero
Isaac Alex Romero. Photo by Images by David
Isaac Alex Romero, a senior at Los Alamos High School, has been accepted to The University of New Mexico. He hopes to pursue a career in a Biomedical Science (specifically autoimmune diseases) after pursuing an undergraduate degree in Biochemistry.
Romero proposed the idea of the Student Garden Program to Los Alamos High School administration. Upon approval, he was in charge of implementing this successful program showing his abilities of design, leadership and working with students and businesses. He also served on Student Council.
Romero also Read More
