Tag Environment

News

Stuff you need to know, 9.28.23

Today's intelligence:: President Biden protects the Endangered Species status of an iconic New Mexican grouse.

Perspectives

Aftermath delight

The moments after experiencing a wondrous nature wow, are often a quiet time of reflection. Reaching back and replaying the moments is a skill so worth developing. A recent early morn thunderstorm was such a moment for me. I can only hope others were wowed by the same storm.

Steve Morgan
September 24, 2023
Environment, Health

Visually Speaking

Stuff you need to know, 9.23.23

For your weekend viewing pleasure, we offer this Searchlight New Mexico photo essay documenting people and places along the 470-mile stretch of the Rio Grande in New Mexico.

Diana Tittle
September 23, 2023
Arts & Culture, Environment, History/Natural History

News

Stuff you need to know, 9.21.23

Today's intelligence: Tesla automotives supplier to build plant in Santa Teresa Borderplex, while the state is urged to seek federal aid to clean up groundwater contamination at the White Sands Test Facility.

News

Stuff you need to know, 9.20.23

Today's intelligence: The Organ Mountains-Dsert Peaks National Monument near Las Cruces has exceeded expectations in terms of visitation and economic impact. Plus: The Bureau of Land Management has been sued for its alleged neglect of environmental oversight of grazing lands.

Analyses

City Commissioners question State Engineer’s closure of hot springs basin

If only the Truth or Consequences City Commission held themselves, city staff and hired engineers accountable in the same manner they questioned Office of the State Engineer officials.

News

Stuff you need to know, 9.18.23

Today's intelligence: Texas's Rio Grande water dispute with New Mexico in final chapter? Plus: a glimmer of hope the state may finally take fiscal responsibility for Spaceport America off the backs of Doña Ana and Sierra Counties

Perspectives

Finding joy

These days, finding joy seems to be a challenge. We do find joy in our sunrises. Sitting in the dark, sipping a fresh cup of coffee and absorbing the incremental changes as night sounds and dark skies give way to dawn. It is a deep bonding without compromise. There is…

Steve Morgan
September 9, 2023
Environment, Health
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Visually Speaking

Tarantula and its predator the tarantula hawk wasp

Véronique De Jaegher
September 2, 2023
Education, Environment, History/Natural History
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