Daily Postcard: Western Bluebirds Gather On Branch
Daily Postcard: Western Bluebirds gather on a juniper branch recently at Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by Richard Skolnik Read More
Lawmaker: NM In Talks With Some Dozen Data Centers
Sen. Jeff Steinborn, D-Las Cruces
By LILY ALEXANDER
The Santa Fe New Mexican
A New Mexico lawmaker pitching a bill to regulate microgrids like one planned in Southern New Mexico to power a massive AI data center said he has learned the state is in talks with up to a dozen other data centers.
Democratic Sen. Jeff Steinborn of Las Cruces, the co-sponsor of Senate Bill 235, which is largely a response to Project Jupiter in Doña Ana County, said he learned of the scope of New Mexico’s data center recruitment plans during a recent conversation with the state’s economic development secretary. Read More
Op-Ed: Protecting Northern New Mexico’s Land, Water, And Communities From Wildfire
By Sen. Bobby Gonzales, D-Los Alamos
New Mexico District 6
In northern New Mexico, wildfire is not an abstract threat—it is something we have lived through, endured, and are still recovering from.
Communities across Taos, Mora, San Miguel, and Colfax counties know this all too well. The Hermits Peak–Calf Canyon Fire burned hundreds of thousands of acres, displaced families, damaged acequias, destroyed grazing lands, and forever altered watersheds that our villages and pueblos rely on. The scars remain visible today—not just on the land, but in the lives of the people who depend on it.
Our Read More
Daily Postcard: An Arial Ballet Across Evening Sky
Daily Postcard: The last act of an aerial ballet in the sky Saturday from Velarde. Photo by Johnnie Martinez Read More
New Mexico Wild Releases Comprehensive River Guide As State’s Waters Face Unprecedented Threats
NMWILD News:
ALBUQUERQUE — As New Mexico’s rivers were named America’s “Most Endangered” in 2024, New Mexico Wild today released Wild Waters: Passport to New Mexico’s Rivers, a comprehensive guide to 42 of the state’s most spectacular river segments.
The 262-page guide arrives at a critical moment: only one-tenth of one percent of New Mexico’s 108,000 miles of rivers enjoy permanent protection.
“For New Mexicans, rivers are inseparable from our history, our culture, and our very identity,” said Mark Allison, Executive Director of New Mexico Wild. “This guide will inspire people to experience Read More
Blue Pony Energy Selects Lovington For Clean Fuels Manufacturing Facility
NMEDD News:
LOVINGTON — Houston-based Blue Pony Energy, a chemical manufacturing company specializing in synthetic, low-carbon products, will build its first facility in Lovington, New Mexico.
The company projects it will hire 90 New Mexicans over the next ten years and leverage approximately 221 in direct and indirect jobs. The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) estimates an economic impact of over $4.6 billion to the state over the next ten years.
“New Mexico is leading the nation as a place for advanced energy companies to build in,” Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said. “With Read More
Exploring Fungi Of The Rio Grande Bosque Feb. 11
Rich Wagner
NMWF News:
Rich Wagner, an ecologist at the nonprofit Bosque Ecosystem Monitoring Program, has made extensive study of the fungi that have evolved alongside cottonwoods and other native plants in the Rio Grande Bosque. He will present a talk on his work Feb. 11 through the New Mexico Wildlife Federation’s “Wildlife Wednesday” series.
Wagner’s free talk will start at 5:30 p.m., Wed., Feb. 11, at Marble Brewery’s Northeast Heights Taproom, at 9904 Montgomery Blvd., NE, in Albuquerque.
Up until the last century or so, the Middle Rio Grande flooded every spring. The vast river flows Read More
Daily Postcard: Bucks Spar At Mesa Public Library
Daily Postcard: Two bucks spar Monday morning in front of Mesa Public Library. Photo by Angelica Gurule Read More
Daily Postcard: Sandhill Cranes Above White Rock
Daily Postcard: Sandhill cranes on Saturday flying over White Rock. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs
Sandhill cranes migrating north on Saturday over White Rock. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs
Another view of sandhill cranes on Saturday flying over White Rock. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: Feb. 8, 2026
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
The frigid temperatures a week ago that got the ice-fishing season started gave way to warmer temperatures last week. Eagle Nest Lake State Park hosted its annual Ice-Fishing Derby Jan. 31, but the warmer temperatures have led to the lake being closed again to ice fishing.
Cash prizes were awarded after the Derby for the biggest rainbow trout, biggest northern pike and biggest yellow perch. The results of the Fishing Derby are available. Check out the Friends of Eagle Nest Lake and Cimarron Canyon State Parks website this week (link Read More
Posts From The Road: Water Wonders Large And Small
Colorado River: The setting sun illuminates the cliff formations of the Grand Mesa in Palisade, Colo., as the Colorado River twists and turns as it flows through the area. The last light of day creates a beautiful red color on the cliffs and reflects beautifully in the river. Palisade is known for its rich agriculture and fruit orchards, and more recently, vineyards. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net
City Park: This pond sits in a city park in Childress, Texas. The park offers many activities for all ages and even has accommodations for five RVs with hookups. We love finding Read More
Imposing Bull Elk Visits Home This Morning On Nickel Street
An imposing bull elk visits a home this morning on Nickel Street in Los Alamos. Photo by Monique Beyerle Read More
Daily Postcard: Waning Moon Under Omega Bridge
Daily Postcard: The stylized view of the waning moon on Feb. 5, under the Omega Bridge. This photo combines two shots within 48 hours (due to the over-exposed moon on the first shooting session). The first shot was of the moon and the second was of the bridge and surroundings (there was still snow on the road). Processed in Affinity Photo. Photo by Steve Bublitz Read More
Lawmakers Deal Blow To Governor’s Support For Fracking Water Reuse
Bill Co-sponsor Rep. Joseph Sanchez, D-Alcalde
By NICHOLAS GILMORE
The Santa Fe New Mexican
Advocates for the reuse of so-called “produced water” — a group that includes the governor — have been handed a big loss with not much time left in the legislative session.
After more than four and a half hours of testimony and debate, a House committee voted 5-4 Saturday afternoon to table a bill that would set a quick timeline for new statewide regulations allowing the reuse and discharge of fracking wastewater, a byproduct of oil and gas extraction.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has for several years expressed Read More
Wondering What To Do This Weekend? Ski At Pajarito!
Pajarito Mountain Ski Area is open through Sunday with 20 trails ready to explore. Courtesy/Pajarito
PAJARITO News:
Looking for a local adventure? Pajarito Mountain Ski Area is open through Sunday with 20 trails ready to explore.
And here’s something sweet: every lift ticket comes with $10 in Bird Bucks—free daily resort credit to fuel up at the cafe or grab something from the store.
Jemez Mountain Fire Protection Project Update
In more good news, the Jemez Mountain Fire Protection Project hit a major milestone ahead of schedule. As of Jan. 29, Camp May Road and all trails accessible via Read More
Daily Postcard: View Of Valle Grande From Entrance Plaza
Daily Postcard: View of Valle Grande on Tuesday from the entrance plaza at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Photo by Corey Lycopolus/NPS Read More
Legislative Roundup: 13 Days Left In Session
Demonstrators cheer and hold up signs during a public lands rally on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, outside of the state Capitol. Matt Dahlseid/The New Mexican
The Santa Fe New Mexican
Dawn the duck: The New Mexico Senate unanimously confirmed the appointment Friday of Dawn Walters to lead the state’s newly established Office of the Child Advocate.
The office will be responsible for providing third-party oversight of New Mexico’s troubled child welfare system.
“This role has been long awaited and is critical to the safety and success of New Mexico’s children and families,” Sen. Katy Duhigg, D-Albuquerque, Read More
Amateur Naturalist: The Big Flower Pot Next Door
Picture 1: A canyon can be thought of as an elongated flower pot set in the sun. Photo by Bob Dryja
By Bob Dryja
Los Alamos
Think of a ceramic flower pot that is made of baked clay and has a particular shape that can help plants in it grow. Also imagine that a person positions the flower pot to be in a particular location to receive the ideal amount of sunlight—not too much or too little. (See picture 1 above)
Now consider the canyon next to the PEEC Nature Center. It is called Acid canyon. It can be thought of as a huge flower pot with a variety of plants growing it. It is positioned so that one canyon wall faces Read More
Farmington’s Historic Downtown Earns State Arts & Cultural District Authorization
Art in the Heart Little Cowboy sculpture by Larry Starck. Courtesy/ Brad Ryan
Art in the Alley mural by Tommy A. Singer located behind the Totah Theater. Courtesy photo
EDD News:
SANTA FE — Historic Downtown Farmington has been granted state authorization as an Arts & Cultural District following the successful completion of the Arts & Cultural District start up benchmarks, becoming the 11th NM community to earn state authorization.
New Mexico’s Arts & Cultural Districts make a positive impact by working with artists, entrepreneurs, arts organizations/institutions and cultural/historic Read More
RCAA To Host Four Community Listening Sessions On Lower Rio Chama Watershed Project
RCAA News:
The Lower Rio Chama Watershed Project, led by the Rio de Chama Acequia Association (RCAA), is an acequia- and community-led effort to improve watershed health and resilience in the lower Rio Chama region, from below Abiquiú Dam to El Guache.
Guided by community priorities, this effort aims to bring together acequias and neighbors from across the region to co-develop a shared plan and vision for a healthy watershed – from the uplands through the arroyos and down to the acequias along the Rio Chama. A key focus is on slowing and spreading destructive flood waters from arroyos to mitigate Read More