Los Alamos County Enters Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Fire Department Fire Marshal Wendy Servey announced today that she is enacting Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for Los Alamos County, effective Monday, May 24.
Servey said the decision was made in partnership with LAFD’s Wildland Division today after reviewing the potential threat of wildfire.
“Seasonal fire restrictions are often developed based on specific criteria related to wildland fire risk, such as moisture content of vegetation, weather outlooks, human risk factors and firefighting resource availability,” Survey said. “Cooperation of agency partners (Los Read More
2021 Dorothy Hoard Stewardship Award: Myron Gonzales
2021 Dorothy Hoard Stewardship Award recipient Myron Gonzales of Bandelier National Monument holds a painting by Pablita Velarde presented to him by the Friends of Bandelier as a token of their appreciation. Courtesy/FOB
By TERRY FOXX
Friends of Bandelier
Myron Gonzales of Bandelier National Monument was nominated by the Friends of Bandelier to receive the Dorothy Hoard Stewardship Award for 2021.
Gonzales is a member of the San Ildefonso Pueblo. His job at Bandelier is preservationist of the Ancestral Pueblo buildings and Civilian Conservational Corps National Historic District. He Read More
Mountaineers: Features Llama Packing In Escalante Country
A stop on the way to camp, the llamas loaded with gear. Courtesy photo
Setting off into the wilderness, with some quite practical items in the cargo. Courtesy photo
By BILL PRIEDHORSKY
The May Mountaineers meeting will feature a talk by BJ Orozco entitled “Llama Packing in the Escalante Country”, Tuesday evening, May 25.
Orozco has spent two decades guiding in the red rock wilderness of southern Utah, the last decade as proprietor of his company Llama2Boot. Llama2Boot, based in Boulder, Utah (population 226), has run over 100 full service trips for clients from around Read More
SFNF: Hand And Aerial Ignitions Continue On Cuervito Fire
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — The Type 3 Incident Management Team (IMT) in command of the lightning-caused Cuervito Fire on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) is continuing with both hand and aerial ignitions today as part of a management strategy to use low- to moderate-intensity fire to reduce the hazardous build-up of heavy vegetation, including dead and down timber and needle litter on the forest floor.
Location: 9 miles east of Pecos and 3 miles southwest of the Barillas Lookout on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District
Start Date: May 9, 2021
Size: Approximately 1,300 acres with the potential for Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: May 18, 2021
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports And Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
Reports from some of the most popular fishing destinations, including those recently stocked with trout, indicate that they are becoming overcrowded on weekends.
If at all possible, try to plan your fishing trips during the week. Please be sure to pick up your trash and leave the area as clean or cleaner than when you arrived.
The State Game an Fish Department continues to stock thousands of catchable-size fish (9-12 inches) every week to satisfy the demands this heavy fishing pressure puts on them. In many cases, some larger-than-average Read More
Pecos Canyon State Park Now Open For Camping
Pecos Canyon State Park. Courtesy photo
EMNRD News:
SANTA FE — The Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, State Parks Division announces that Pecos Canyon State Park, New Mexico’s 35th State Park, is open to camping for the first time. Park staff are excited to welcome campers for the 2021 season.
As the newest park in the system, Pecos Canyon State Park will continue to undergo improvements in services and facilities. There are currently three campgrounds open, Mora, Tererro, and Bert Clancy. For the 2021 season the Mora Campground will offer 11 sites and the Tererro Campground Read More
Daily Postcard: Red-breasted Nuthatch On Barranca Mesa
Daily Postcard: A Red-breasted Nuthatch perches recently on the trunk of a pinion tree on Barranca Mesa. Red-breasted Nuthatches move quickly over trunks and branches probing for food in crevices and under flakes of bark. They creep up, down, and sideways without regard for which way is up, and they don’t lean against their tail the way woodpeckers do. Flight is short and bouncy. Source: www.allaboutbirds.org. Photo by Selvi Viswanathan Read More
Ravens Chase Abert’s Squirrel On Barranca Mesa
A pair of ravens are spotted chasing an Abert’s squirrel this morning in a backyard on Barranca Mesa. The squirrel ran up and down a tree and then ran to another trying to get away. It finally found shelter under some bushes. Photo by Ken HansonAmerican Flag Framed By Mountain Roses In White Rock
The American Flag is spotted blowing in the breeze today surrounded by mountain roses blooming at a residence in White Rock. Photo by Zhen Huang Read More
SFNF: FR 69 On Cuba Ranger District Closed For Elk Calving
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) reminds visitors to the Cuba Ranger District that Forest Road (FR) 69 is closed to all motorized vehicles, including motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), from May 15 to June 30 to protect elk cows during the calving season.
The seasonal road closure provides suitable habitat for elk cows during the calving season. During May and June each year, elk cows seek areas that have cover and forage. Disturbances, including motorized traffic and human interaction, can cause the cow to abort or abandon her calf. Once the calf is born, mother Read More
SFNF: Aerial Ignitions Underway On Cuervito Fire
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — The Type 3 Incident Management Team (IMT) in command of the lightning-caused Cuervito Fire on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) has begun aerial ignitions in the fire’s interior.
The aerial ignitions are part of a management strategy to reintroduce low to moderate fire intensity into a primarily fire-adapted ecosystem and reduce the hazardous build-up of heavy and overgrown vegetation.
Location: 9 miles east of Pecos and 3 miles southwest of the Barillas Lookout on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District
Start Date: May 9, 2021
Size: Approximately 1,000 acres with the potential Read More
Lazuli Bunting Spotted Foraging In White Rock
A Lazuli Bunting is spotted foraging for food recently in White Rock. Lazuli Buntings forage mainly on the ground, but also up in low growth. It may bend grass stalks down to the ground to eat the seeds from them and sometimes takes insects from foliage while hovering. Source: www.audubon.org. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More
Daily Postcard: Blossoms Cascade From Tree On 3rd Street
Daily Postcard: Blossoms cascade from a tree near the entrance to a home May 3 on 3rd Street. Photo by Dixon Wolf Read More
Deer And Cat Lifting Spirits Throughout Community
A deer gets up close and personal with a cat today at a residence in White Rock before stomping its foot and sending the cat scattering for safety. The odd pair are lifting spirits all over the community. Photo by Linda Daly Read More
Posts From The Road: San Rafael Swell
Passing Through: I-70 runs through the San Rafael Swell, slicing it into a north and south section. Here the highway passes through the San Rafael Reef on the eastern side. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Canyons: A maze of canyons run throughout the area of the San Rafael Swell in Utah. The area offers a myriad of activities and opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos
Millions of years ago, a massive geologic upheaval formed a large dome of rocky landscape otherwise known as a “swell” on the surface Read More
Fort Union Resumes Night Sky Star Parties May 22
Fort Union National Monument resumes night sky star parties Saturday, May 22. Courtesy/NPS/M.Tudor
NPS News:
WATROUS — Fort Union National Monument is resuming star parties beginning Saturday May 22.
The solitude, remoteness and arid landscapes of Fort Union National Monument make it an ideal place for observing a natural dark sky.
After sunset, the sky over the high prairie gives way to the glow of celestial bodies unaffected by the artificial light of distant communities.
Visitors immerse in the culture and science of a natural night sky as rangers guide them through the remains of the old Read More
Daily Postcard: Brown Headed Cowbird In White Rock
Daily Postcard: A Brown Headed Cowbird singing recently at a residence in White Rock. Centuries ago this bird probably followed bison herds on the Great Plains, feeding on insects flushed from the grass by the grazers. Today it follows cattle, and occurs abundantly from coast to coast. Its spread has represented bad news for other songbirds: Cowbirds lay their eggs in nests of other birds. Heavy parasitism by cowbirds has pushed some species to the status of endangered and has probably hurt populations of some others. Source: www.audubon.org. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More
Historic ‘#IfThenSheCan – The Exhibit’ Featuring Woman In Stem From New Mexico: Dr. Harshini Mukundan Of LANL
Dr. Harshini Mukundan, an #IfThenSheCan ambassador, microbiologist, and team leader at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Her work focuses on developing diagnostics of infectious diseases. She leads and participates in projects aimed at developing rapid detection and diagnostics assays for breast cancer, influenza, toxic panels, and others. In addition to her research, she mentors the future minds of science and advocates for women and underrepresented groups in STEM. Courtesy photo
STEM News:
DALLAS — Designed to activate a culture shift among young girls by inspiring them to pursue Read More
Heinrich Announces ‘Kids To Parks Day’ Resolution
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced Friday the bipartisan resolution that encourages children to get outdoors and promote healthy outdoor recreation by designating May 15, 2021 as National Kids to Parks Day.
First celebrated by the National Park Trust in 2011, the 11th annual Kids to Parks Day marks the beginning of a summer-long series of events at state parks countrywide that promote outdoor recreation and active, healthy living.
“Connecting kids to the outdoors inspires them to become future conservationists and, Read More
SFNF: Cuervito Fire Behavior Remains Low To Moderate
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — The Type 3 Incident Management Team on the Cuervito Fire on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) will be conducting hand and aerial ignitions in the coming days.
This operation is part of a management strategy to use this lightning-caused wildfire to achieve significant benefits on the ground and reduce the risk of high-severity wildfire in the future.
Surrounding communities may see an increase in smoke as smoke settles into low areas at night and in the early mornings.
Location: 9 miles east of Pecos and 3 miles southwest of the Barillas Lookout on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger Read More
