Time To Get Dirty And Compost Food
COUNTY News:
It’s time to get dirty! Los Alamos County Council green lit the municipal-wide food composting in September and County staff are working to move the project along.
The projected start date for the food compost program is approximately two years.
County Sustainability Manager Angelica Gurule recently gave an update on the project to the Los Alamos Daily Post. She noted that the conceptual design was expected to be completed in May and work on the environmental study of the site is ongoing. From there, permitting will be addressed.
For the conceptual design work, Gurule said SES Engineers, Read More
Celebrate Earth Day With PEEC On Saturday!
Celebrate Earth Day with the Pajarito Environmental Education Center 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22 at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road. The event will feature entertainment, sponsored by Enterprise Bank & Trust, food, activities, informational booths and more. For more information, visit peecnature.org. Pictured above is a scene from a previous Earth Day Festival. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
PEEC’s annual Earth Day Festival is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22 at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road.
As always, there will be many family-friendly, earth-conscious, Read More
Daily Postcard: Rio Grande Shines In White Rock Canyon
Daily Postcard: The Rio Grande shines recently in White Rock Canyon. The Rio Grande, known in Mexico as the Río Bravo del Norte or simply the Río Bravo, is one of the principal rivers in the southwestern United States and in northern Mexico. The length of the Rio Grande is 1,896 miles, making it the 4th longest river in North America by main stem. Source: Wikipedia. Photo by Brint Perera Read More
Conservation Kits Available At Los Alamos County Libraries
DPU News:
The Los Alamos Public Library System and the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) are partnering to bring hands-on conservation tools to the community through the new Library of Things.
Community members will have three chances in the next two weeks to demo the kits before they are officially available for checkout.
Induction cooktop kits and Kill-A-Watt Power Meter kits will be on hand at the library’s booth at the Earth Day festival 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 22 at the Los Alamos Nature Center. DPU staff will be on hand to demo the kits at two additional Library of Things launch Read More
Capodaglio Is Top Predictor In Weekly Pace Race
Courtesy photo
ACRR News:
Giacomo Capodaglio was the best predictor in the weekly pace race held Tuesday on the road in lower Bayo Canyon at 7 seconds off his predicted time.
Other accurate predictors were:
- Anders Medin, 13, and Madeline Harms with a tie with a 9 second differential;
- Eugenya Simakov and Tony Borek tied at 10 seconds off;
- Mary Snow recording 12 seconds off; and
- and Elivcrio Acosta and Valerio Pinchetti tied at 21 seconds.
On the 1 mile course Adrian Medin, 12, was the best finisher at 7:03 and the top female was Priscila Rosa recording a 9:28.
Paul Geimer was the top finisher on the Read More
USACE To Host Earth Day ‘Birds Of Abiquiu Lake’ Saturday
USACE News:
ABIQUIU LAKE — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Albuquerque District is scheduled to host a bird identification and count event for the public for Earth Day at the lake starting at 8 a.m. Satureday, April 22.
Registration will begin at 8 a.m. at the Abiquiu Lake Cerrito Recreation Area Boat Ramp at Group Shelter 3. The event is free, and everyone is welcome to participate.
Local avian experts Catherine Eagleson and Willie Picaro, of the Friends of Abiquiu Lake Group, will lead volunteer groups to count and identify various bird species in the Abiquiu Lake area. The purpose of Read More
Daily Postcard: Pasque Flowers Bloom Near Cabra Canyon
Daily Postcard: A cluster of delicate pasque flowers bloom April 15 north of Cabra Canyon. Photo by Maggie Meier Read More
Governor Declares State Of Emergency For Sandoval County
From the Office of the Governor:
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed an executive order today declaring a state of emergency in Sandoval County due to flooding in the Jemez River corridor, which affected the Village of Jemez Springs water treatment facility, the Jemez/Walatowa Pueblo and the Village of San Ysidro.
The executive order makes $750,000 in state emergency funding available to assist Sandoval County with emergency measures, help prevent additional damage, repair public infrastructure and lessen the overall recovery time related to flooding impacts.
The New Mexico Environment Read More
Government Agents Kill Endangered Mexican Gray Wolf Threatening Pack’s Survival
WEG News:
SILVER CITY — An endangered Mexican gray wolf has been killed in New Mexico by federal employees, according to a document released by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Affectionately named Rusty by a middle school student in a nationwide contest, the wolf was killed April 12, leaving behind his likely pregnant mate and several yearling pups.
The Service quietly authorized the killing on March 29, 2023 – the 25th anniversary of Mexican wolves’ return to the wild.
“This is a sad day for Mexican wolves and a devastating loss for the Mangas pack, which could be welcoming pups at any moment,” Read More
Trail Workday With PEEC, Santa Fe National Forest April 29
The next trail workday is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 29. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Join Santa Fe National Forest and the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) for a trail workday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 29.
There will be trail maintenance jobs for all ages and U.S. Forest Service experts will be on-site to provide instructions and ensure safety. This workday is limited to 20 participants due to the scope of the work and the availability of tools, so register soon!
The group will be working on the Pajarito Trail, off of Rendija Road, to improve trail tread and drainage. Participants Read More
Daily Postcard: Bee Spends Time On Cherry Blossoms
DailyPostcard: Cherry blossoms have begun blooming for spring and the bees are busy as seen April 15 at a residence in White Rock. Cherries require bees to move pollen within and between flowers to achieve pollination. Cherry pollination is an all-or-nothing proposition – the more flowers pollinated, the more cherries will develop on the tree. Typically, honey bees visit flowers in the morning. Source: Pollination – Cherries and www.canr.msu.edu/cherries/
Weekly Fishing Report: April 18, 2023
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports And Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
Spring runoff from the melting snowpack took off with a bang last week. Streamflows increased dramatically in rivers throughout Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado.
The Jemez River drew the most attention and is a good example of how quickly conditions can change. It was flowing April 4 at 121 cubic-feet-per-second, which was near normal. By April 9, it had increased to 396 cubic-feet-per-second and was well-above normal. April 12, the Jemez was a roaring torrent at 1,280 cubic-feet-per-second. There was some flooding in the Read More
Idaho Waste Treatment Facility Begins Operations To Address Tank Waste
Inside the Integrated Waste Treatment Unit control room as operators prepare to introduce radiological sodium-bearing liquid waste into the facility Tuesday. Courtesy/DOE
EM Senior Advisor William “Ike” White and Idaho Cleanup Project Manager Connie Flohr, at center, thank Integrated Waste Treatment Unit staff at the Idaho National Laboratory Site in late March as they prepared for the start of radiological operations that will convert 900,000 gallons of sodium-bearing liquid waste to a dried, granular solid. EM Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Jeff Avery Read More
Environment Department Testing For PFAS In Private Groundwater Wells Across New Mexico In April And May
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) will test private domestic wells for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) across New Mexico in April and May 2023.
One or more groundwater wells can be sampled at no cost to the well owners. Limited sampling will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to those counties impacted by last summer’s fires. Private well owners in Curry, Lincoln, Mora and Roosevelt counties especially are encouraged to sign up by April 21, by completing a short survey at this link or calling 505.205.6964.
PFAS are Read More
Sandoval County Reports Cooler Weather Assisting Jemez Corridor Conditions
Dr. Richard Sayre To Give Keynote Lecture At Molecular Biophysics & Bioimaging Retreat At Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Dr. Richard Sayre. Courtesy/LANL
NMC News:
New Mexico Consortium Scientist Dr. Richard Sayre will be giving an invited keynote lecture for the annual Molecular Biophysics and Bioimaging Retreat at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory May 3, entitled “Remodeling Photosynthesis for Enhanced Carbon Capture and Sequestration”.
Addressing the dual challenges of feeding a growing human population and mitigating atmospheric greenhouse gases will require substantial increases in biomass production and biological carbon capture, respectively.
These challenges cannot be met by increasing Read More
Santa Fe Community College Hosts Controlled Environment Agriculture Open House Saturday April 29
Holding tilapia in an SFCC Aquaponics demonstration. Courtesy/SFCC
Lettuce growing in the SFCC Greenhouse. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
Santa Fe Community College’s (SFCC) Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) program and the Aquaponics and Hydroponics Club, with support from Student Government Association, will host a CEA/Greenhouse Open House noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 29 in the Trades and Advanced Technology Center next to the large greenhouse complex at 6401 Richards Avenue.
The free event is open to all. Tours will begin every 30 minutes.
Learn about hydroponics, aquaponics Read More
Jemez Mountains Snow Melt Update – How Can You Help?
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — Current conditions from record snowfall this year in the Jemez Mountains is now melting due to warmer temperatures.
The good news is, we had some cooler temperatures yesterday reducing the volume of snowmelt. However, flooding is and will continue until approximately 20-30 inches of snow melt dissipates.
In the meantime, the Santa Fe National Forest’s Jemez Ranger District is working with area partners to keep recreation areas and some roads closed so they won’t pose a safety issue for visitors and employees in the area.
What can you do to help?
PLEASE WAIT until Forest Read More
New Mexico Environment Department Accepting Grant Applications From Municipalities, Counties, Authorities
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is accepting applications for the state fiscal year 2024 Solid Waste Facility Grant Fund projects to fund engineering and infrastructure improvements at landfills, transfer stations, and collection centers.
Municipalities, counties, and solid waste authorities are eligible for funds totaling $100,000.
The purpose of this biannual, competitive grant funding is to assist solid waste facilities with implementing infrastructure projects that will help protect the health of the environment and residents of New Mexico Read More
Athlete Reese Hill Of Los Alamos Competes In United States Snowboard And Freeski Nationals At Copper Canyon
Los Alamos student Reese Hill, 10, member of the Southwest Freeride Team, competed at the United States of America Snowboard and Freeski Association Snowboard Nationals April 1-6 at Copper Mountain in Colorado. Hill earned 8th place in the rail jam competition and received a silver medal for her 2nd place finish at boardercross. Courtesy/Angele Hill
Los Alamos student Reese Hill, member of the Southwest Freeride Team poses for a photo at the United States of America Snowboard and Freeski Association Snowboard Nationals at Copper Mountain in Colorado. Courtesy/Angele Hill Read More
