New Mexico State Land Office Launches New Dispersed And Backpack Camping Pilot Programs For Hunters
State Land Office News:
SANTA FE – The State Land Office today launched two new pilot programs for licensed New Mexico hunters that will create new dispersed camping opportunities in the White Peak region of Mora and Colfax Counties, as well as options for backpack camping in the Luera Mountains in Catron County.
This is the first time in decades that dispersed camping and backpacking have been permitted on state trust land.
The pilot programs are components of the Easement signed in March 2020 Read More
Local Democrats Mark 100 Days To General Election
Screenshot of U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján’s ‘Virtual Road Trip’ Friday. Courtesy/DPLAC
Screenshot of ‘Virtual Meet and Greet’ Saturday for Democratic Council candidates Denise Derkacs, Rodney Roberson and Sean Williams. Courtesy/DPLAC
DPLAC News:
The Democratic Party of Los Alamos County marked 100 days until the general election with a weekend of virtual events.
Friday, U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján held a “Virtual Road Trip” attended by a variety of elected officials and members of the public.
Saturday afternoon, voters joined a “Virtual Meet and Greet” for Democratic candidates for Los Alamos Read More
Strauss: Can We Predict The Expected Deaths From Covid-19 Three Weeks Ahead Of Time?
By CHARLIE STRAUSS
Los Alamos
Editor’s note: This article was received Thursday, July 23.
Because deaths from Covid-19 do not begin to appear until about three weeks after the disease’s symptoms appear, the numbers of deaths lag behind the numbers of cases. For this reason, one can expect to see more deaths than have been reported so far.
Forecasting is a risky business, and a wrong forecast can cause problems either by being too scary or downplaying things too much. Not to mention the soothsayer risks embarrassing ridicule. Instead, this article is about how to think about constructing a forecast. Read More
Scenes From Roundhouse Rally Against Business Closures
Maria Martinez and Stephen Garrett of the group Torrance County Citizens for Change speak to law enforcement officers Sunday outside the State Capitol Building in Santa Fe. Martinez and Garrett gathered with others members of Torrance County Citizens for Change said they don’t agree with the governor’s public health mandate and in particular are speaking out against the closure of businesses during the pandemic. The group is calling on businesses to join them in ‘refusing to shut down, refusing to social distance, refusing to force customers to wear masks, refusing to except fines and refusing Read More
FBI Announces Reward Of Up To $25,000 In Jacqueline Vigil Homicide As Part Of Operation Legend Expansion
Jacqueline Vigil
FBI News:
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the individual(s) responsible for the homicide of Jacqueline Vigil.
Vigil, who was 55 years old at the time of her death, was the mother of two New Mexico State Police Officers.
She was fatally shot in her driveway in Albuquerque, while in her 2006 Cadillac sedan Nov. 19, 2019. Vigil was about to go to the gym.
Nov. 27, 2019, police located and recovered a Jeep they believe was involved in the homicide. The FBI and Albuquerque Police Department are investigating.
This Read More
Rio Arriba County Commission Voices Support Of Solar Generation Replacement
From the Rio Arriba County Commission:
In 2019, New Mexico became a clean energy leader with the passage of its landmark legislation on the transition to renewable energy. Our state leaders set some of the most ambitious renewable energy targets in the nation.
This investment goal not only follows the recommendations of climate science, but also safeguards the health and economic well-being of New Mexicans. As the price of renewables has dropped, market growth projections continue to accelerate at lightning speed. We now have superior alternative technologies and a timely economic opportunity. Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 19,042 With 7 New Deaths And 7,349 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 266 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 16 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 7 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 91 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 7 new cases in Chaves County
- 2 new cases in Cibola County
- 22 new cases in Curry County
- 26 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 4 new cases in Eddy County
- 2 new cases in Guadalupe County
- 18 new cases in Lea County
Chart 134: COVID-19 In New Mexico July 26
The bars show the number of diagnoses per 100 residents by state. New Mexico and its five surrounding states are highlighted. Source: New York Times. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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Potrero Chico Climbing Featured At Mountaineers Meeting
The limestone walls at El Potrero Chico, Nuevo León, Mexico. Photo by Phil Martin
By BILL PRIEDHORSKY
Los Alamos Mountaineers
The July Los Alamos Mountaineers meeting continues in its electronic format, consistent with the needs of this special time. It will be held at the regular time of 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 28.
As usual, the Mountaineers meeting is held in collaboration with the Pajarito Environmental Education Center. This month, Phil Martin will speak on a climbing expedition to Potrero Chico.
Some call it a sport climbing paradise, others think it’s just a particularly beautiful
New Mexico Congressional Delegation Celebrates House Passage Of Amendment To Protect Chaco Canyon
CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), the U.S. House Assistant Speaker, along with U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) and Xochitl Torres Small (D-N.M.), applaude the House passage of an amendment to protect the integrity of the Chaco Canyon region.
Introduced by Luján, the amendment establishes a one-year moratorium on oil and gas drilling on federal lands near the Chaco Culture National Historical Park.
“Chaco Canyon is one of the places of greatest historical and Read More
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