Rep. Melanie Stansbury Tours Seligman Teen Center Site
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury stands with youth during her tour Tuesday of the Seligman Teen Center construction site. Courtesy photo
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury meeting with teens Tuesday to discuss youth development programs as she toured the construction site of the new Seligman Teen Center. Courtesy photo
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) met with local teens Tuesday to discuss youth development programs as she toured the construction site of the new Seligman Teen Center. The Boys and Girls Clubs of Central New Mexico is remodeling the Seligman Teen Center, Read More
Governor Concludes U.N. Climate Conference In Egypt
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
STATE News:
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, EGYPT — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has concluded a successful itinerary at the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference known as COP27, representing New Mexico on the world stage alongside international climate leaders.
The governor participated in discussions with U.S. leadership including White House National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm and Washington Gov. Jay Inslee.
“We’re never done learning from the state of New Mexico,” National Climate Advisor Zaidi said during a panel Read More
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Bills To Approve Water Rights Settlements For Four Pueblos Receives Key Hearing
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich’s (D-N.M.) bills to approve the water rights claims of the Pueblos of Acoma, Jemez, Laguna and Zia are gaining momentum as both were featured during a recent legislative hearing in the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.
Heinrich delivered remarks in support of his bills.
VIDEO: Heinrich Delivers Remarks In Support Bills To Approve Water Rights Settlements For Four Pueblos [HD DOWNLOAD LINK HERE]
During the hearing, Sen. Heinrich expressed to the committee that “for more than a century, the United Read More
Buck Tangled In Hammock Now Spotted On Orange Street
This buck tangled up in a hammock was spotted again Thursday – this time on Orange Street. Game and Fish Department said earlier this week that since the buck is able to eat and drink they will leave it alone and let it shed its antlers in the spring. However now that its face is almost completely covered Game and Fish has been called again to come up to town and tranquilize the buck to safely remove the hammock. Photo by Maria Mojica Read More
Community Archaeologist Joins New Mexico Historic Sites
Elisabeth Stone, the new regional manager of Coronado and Jemez Historic Sites. Courtesy/NMHS
NMHS News:
New Mexico Historic Sites (NMHS) has found the new regional manager for Coronado Historic Site (CHS) and Jemez Historic Site (JHS): Dr. Elisabeth Stone, an accomplished archaeologist who has worked throughout New Mexico with an emphasis on equity, community and collaboration.
Stone assumed the role Oct. 17.
“Dr. Stone joins our remarkable team at CHS and JHS,” Patrick Moore said, executive director of NMHS. “She brings with her an incredible collection of skills that can directly Read More
EMNRD Oil Conservation Division Settles Notice Of Violation
EMNRD News:
SANTA FE — The Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department’s (EMNRD) Oil Conservation Division (OCD) announced Tuesday that it has settled a notice of violation (NOV) issued to Mewbourne Oil Company.
The stipulated final order also addresses the proposed administrative civil penalties associated with those violations, which were eliminated based on Mewbourne’s efforts to address OCD concerns and the acceptance of an updated Saltwater Waste Disposal (SWD) permit.
The new permit template, updated as of Jan. 1, 2021, aligns operator reporting requirements with current Read More
Daily Postcard: View On Road To Los Alamos & White Rock
Daily Postcard: The view recently from N.M. 502 heading toward Los Alamos and the White Rock/Bandelier turnoff. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Spend An Enchanted Evening At Luminaria de Abó Dec. 3
More than 1,000 luminarias, handmade, hand-placed, and hand-lighted, will set the landscape aglow Dec. 3 at San Gregorio de Abó Mission, tracing the outline of the seventeenth century church. Courtesy/FSPM
Friends of Salinas Pueblo Missions News:
Mountainair – Spend an evening of enchantment among the ruins of Abó at Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, illuminated by more than 1,000 luminarias.
Luminara de Abó is scheduled 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 and sponsored by the Friends of Salinas Pueblo Missions.
New Mexico’s newest luminaria event is at the San Gregorio de Abó Mission Read More
Daily Postcard: Leaf Falls On Thanksgiving Day Snow
Daily Postcard: A leaf falls on new snow early this Thanksgiving morning in White Rock. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More
Another View Of Buck Tangled Up In Hammock
The buck spotted tangled up in a hammock Sunday is seen again Tuesday with the hammock having fallen over most of its face in the Denver Steels area near Los Alamos High School. Photo by R.D. Little Read More
Santa Fe National Forest Offices Closed Thanksgiving Day
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — All Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24, in observance of Thanksgiving Day.
Forest offices will resume regular business hours Friday, Nov. 25.
If you opt for cutting your own Christmas tree over a turkey trot or Black Friday deals, this is a reminder that Christmas tree permits can be purchased online at Recreation.gov and in person at your local district office, including the new Jemez Ranger Station, or at SFNF Headquarters during regular business hours. Christmas tree permits can also be purchased with cash or check only at Walatowa Read More
Daily Postcard: Snowy Scene Near Las Conchas Trailhead
Daily Postcard: A snowy scene shot during a drive in the Jemez Wednesday near the Las Conchas Trailhead. Photo by Marc Bailey Read More
Buck Tangled Up In Hammock In Denver Steels Area
Buck spotted tangled up in a hammock Sunday on 37th Street in the Denver Steels area near Los Alamos High School. Police dispatch said the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is aware of this buck but since he can still eat and drink more than likely they’ll leave him alone to shed his antlers. Photo by Greta Williams
Another view of the buck tangled up in a hammock Sunday in the Denver Steels area. Photo by Greta WilliamsJJAB: Donations Provide Winter Clothing For 26 Youth
JJAB News:
Los Alamos JJAB works closely with families in the Los Alamos community to facilitate resources for their needs during difficult times.
As part of this work, JJAB raises money each year from the community to buy winter jackets and boots for youth during the cold season.
This year JJAB raised $2100, which allowed them to provide winter clothes for 26 children and youth.
As colder weather sets in, it is crucial to make sure youth in the community have the proper gear to stay warm and protected. The JJAB team is “grateful” that they were able to offer this gear. That would not have been possible Read More
Snowy Season In Colorado’s Mesa Verde Country
Courtesy photo
MESA VERDE COUNTRY News:
CORTEZ, Colo. — Colorado is known for its winter adventure, but if you haven’t checked out Mesa Verde Country in the Southwest corner of the state, you’re missing out. During the snowy season, this area of the Four Corners region boasts moderate temperatures that provide the perfect backdrop for winter adventure.
Experiences to enjoy in Mesa Verde Country during the wintertime:
Fat Biking
Southwest Colorado is one of the most popular mountain biking destinations in the country, and there’s no reason to give up the sport when the snow flies thanks to fat Read More
Assistant Secretary Of Army For Civil Works Joins Pueblos To Sign First Of Its Kind Design Agreement To Restore Habitat In Española Valley
USACE News:
ESPAÑOLA — The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Michael Connor joined the governors of two tribal nations Nov. 9, 2022 in signing a design agreement.
Gov. J. Patrick Aguino of Ohkay Owingeh and Gov. J. Michael Chavarria of Santa Clara Pueblo along with Connor signed design agreements with each pueblo for the Española Valley Ecosystem Restoration project during an official ceremony at the Ohkay Owingeh Tribal Lakes.
This approximately $100 million project design agreement is the first of its kind in terms of scale with tribal nation sponsors. It also is the first to Read More
Daily Postcard: Fall Scene At Fuller Lodge
Daily Postcard: Fall scene of Historic Fuller Lodge Friday. Photo by Connor Hoch/ladailypost.com Read More
Night Begins To Fall Tuesday Over Trinity Drive
Night begins to fall Tuesday over Trinity Drive. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Posts From The Road: Our Maiden Voyage
Snow Day: Our van was packed and we were almost ready to leave on our first RV trip in December 2015. Mother Nature had other ideas so we postponed our departure by one day. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Panhandle Plains: Late afternoon December light fades across the Texas panhandle as we near the end of our first day of RV travel. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Los Alamos Daily Post
As the clock ticks down the final few weeks of 2022 and we are at home with the RV parked and waiting for the next adventure, I began to reminisce about our travels since retiring Read More
