How Is Our Warming Climate Affecting New Mexico Birds?
I had the opportunity to speak with UNM ornithologist Ethan Linck and his colleague Ryan Terril about how our changing climate is affecting migratory and
I had the opportunity to speak with UNM ornithologist Ethan Linck and his colleague Ryan Terril about how our changing climate is affecting migratory and
With some rain finally falling in Santa Fe, my nights have vastly improved. I sleep under the sheets instead of on top of them. I
In early July, a reported mountain lion attack on a dog happened near N. Kiowa and Cabresto Road. Rosie the Pitbull was badly injured and
The Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout, New Mexico’s state fish, is one of a dozen sub-species of trout, but the only one native to New Mexico.
Full disclosure: I eat chicken. Perhaps it’s hypocritical of me to do so, given my monthly exaltation of birds, but chicken is nutritious, easily accessible,
Its geography punctuates the horizon — one of the largest free-standing mountains in the country — as the Rio San Antonio in northern New Mexico
The largest stream restoration project in New Mexico history is right here in our backyard: the Rio Costilla watershed now has over 120 stream miles,
When I began writing this column two years ago, I wanted to impart upon my neighbors in the greater Northern New Mexico area the importance
The Vida del Norte group is hosting the Questa Fish Fiesta the weekend of June 10. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, June
Sporting shimmering green wings that stretch out to a 20-inch wingspan, a ruby-red face and a bright-pink chest, at first glance the Lewis’s Woodpecker almost
In a major win for birds and all wildlife, New Mexico has created the Land of Enchantment Legacy Fund, a dedicated revenue stream supporting conservation
At long last, Trout Unlimited (TU) will be hosting its annual Western Regional Rendezvous in Taos this year. The event was originally scheduled for the
To make a donation to assist with the bear’s continued care, visit lewf.org
After a three-year, COVID-mandated hiatus, the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish will be returning to the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument to
They’re certainly eye-catching, to say the least: shimmering brown feathers topped with a lemon-colored beak, starlings are very easy on the eyes. Unfortunately, they’re very
By now we’ve all felt the effects of the latest Avian Influenza, or bird flu, pandemic. The cost of a dozen eggs has more than
We got a good, old-fashioned snow dump last night, the kind that could put your car in a ditch if you got too distracted by
NM Recreation Uplift Input Sessions Public Land Solutions (PLS) is working with the State of New Mexico to conduct stakeholder meetings throughout the state to
The Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round campaign continues in 2023 with monthly wildfire preparedness messages from the Forest Stewards Guild, the Fire Adapted New Mexico learning
In this year’s 60-day legislative session our elected representatives will discuss bills dealing with education, housing, energy, climate, equity, and other important issues. As always,