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
Daily Postcard: Late Daylight Shines On Snow Melt Runoff
Daily Postcard: Late daylight shines on snow melt runoff from the Sangre de Cristo Mountains making its way west recently to the Rio Grande. Photo by Gretchen Mills Read More
Posts From The Road: Texas Roadside Wildflowers
Variety: Several species and colors of wildflowers grace a field just off of a county road near Gonzales, Texas in early April. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Field of Color: A field of yellow Black-eyed Susan and red Indian paintbrush fill a roadside field near Buchanan Lake in the Texas Hill Country. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos
Nothing says spring like a warm sunny day and a field of colorful wildflowers. Spring in the Rocky Mountain region seem to never want to lose its grip on the cold, snowy, and windy days remaining from winter Read More
Scenic America Launches Website, Visual Brand Identity
Scenic America News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Scenic America, the only national nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and protecting America’s scenic beauty, is proud to announce the launch of its new website, scenic.org.
Visitors will also notice a revamped logo, as part of a larger effort to redesign the organization’s visual brand identity.
The new website focuses on the main principles of the organization’s mission and objectives, features large and attractive visuals of America’s most scenic views, and assists users in locating, learning about, and accessing America’s scenic Read More
Santa Fe National Forest Fuelwood Permits Available Beginning Monday At Select Locations
Hermit’s Peak – Calf Canyon Fuelwood Map. Courtesy/SFNF
Pecos – Las Vegas Ranger District Dead and Down Fuelwood Map. Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) will begin selling non-refundable personal use fuelwood permits at 8 a.m. Monday, April 17 at the SFNF Headquarters and the Pecos and Las Vegas District Offices.
Free use dead and down permits within the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon fire footprint are available for the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District. Forest wide dead and down permits are available at the Coyote, Cuba, Española, and Jemez District Read More
Cornell Lab Of Ornithology Presents The Hidden Life Of The Common Nighthawk April 19
Common Nighthawk. Photo by Alex Lamoreaux/Macaulay Library
Cornell Lab of Ornithology News:
Join a conversation with author and researcher Gretchen Newberry 7-8 p.m. (EST) Wednesday, April 19 as she shares a peek into the hidden world of the Common Nighthawk.
Neither a hawk, nor even nocturnal, this unusual bird is most active at dawn and dusk. It eats insects on the wing with its cavernous mouth agape, and nests on bare ground and rooftops in both urban and rural areas.
Newberry will share her research journey and conservation strategies for this poorly-understood species whose populations—like Read More
Daily Postcard: Milky Way Over White Rock Canyon
Daily Postcard: View of the Milky Way over White Rock Canyon showing the light from Santa Fe early this morning, shot from White Rock Canyon. Photo by Tyler Slocum Read More
PEEC: Discover Role Of Prescribed Fire In Forest Mgmt.
Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
PEEC is hosting an informative presentation on forest and fire ecology in Northern New Mexico with Program Manager Gabe Kohler of the Forest Stewards Guild Southwest Office.
This talk titled “Using Fire as a Tool: Forest and Fire Resilience in Northern New Mexico”, taking place 7 p.m. Thursday, April 20, will provide participants with a foundational understanding of forest and fire ecology, the historical role of fire in dry forest systems, and outlook on the use of prescribed and wildland fire in the coming years.
Kohler has a passion for the human dimensions of natural Read More
Daily Postcard: Rainbow Spotted Over Jemez Mountains
Daily Postcard: A faint rainbow shines over the mountains recently for just a few minutes. Photo by Kathryn Willcutt Read More
