Originally, prairie dogs thrived only in places overgrazed by native animals. Populations expanded as European settlers arrived. As buffalo numbers dwindled due to overhunting and before the range was stocked with domestic livestock, prairie dog populations started to decline. Over the years, rangelands were fenced, ponds constructed, and large areas plowed. Remaining rangelands were overgrazed, […]
Archive | January, 2013
Prarie Dog Plague Human Health Hazard
Plague is a health risk for individuals involved in prairie dog contact. Although a few cases of human plague occur in the western United States each year, there have not been any recent cases of humans contracting plague in New Mexico.
Angel Fire Pedestrian Unfriendly
As a part time resident and avid pedestrian of Angel Fire I feel it is my responsibility to alert the bureaucracy, residents, and businesspeople of Angel Fire about the challenges and problems that face this truly special community of ours.
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATLY THERE WILL BE A BAN ON ALL OPEN FIRES INSIDE THE VILLAGE LIMITS!
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATLY THERE WILL BE A BAN ON ALL OPEN FIRES INSIDE THE VILLAGE LIMITS!
Angel Fire Resort kicks off its 43rd winter season on Saturday, December 12!
Night skiing and snowboarding will be available 4pm-9pm, Thursday through Saturday throughout the season, and seven days a week during peak holiday periods. Night lift ticket prices are $24, with a reduced $12 ticket available for guests with a valid Angel Fire Resort lift ticket for the same day. A season-long Night Skiing pass will […]
Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 5 PM MST
A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 5 PM MST this afternoon.
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
CAPITAN/NORTHERN SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS-CENTRAL HIGH PLAINS/ESTANCIA VALLEY-CHAVES COUNTY PLAINS-CONCHAS LAKE/GUADALUPE COUNTY-CURRY COUNTY-DE BACA COUNTY-FAR NORTHEAST PLAINS-GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS OF CHAVES COUNTY-HARDING COUNTY-LINCOLN COUNTY HIGH PLAINS/HONDO VALLEY-LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY-MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY/ALBUQUERQUE METRO AREA-NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS-NORTHWEST MOUNTAINS INCLUDING JEMEZ-NORTHWEST PLATEAU-QUAY COUNTY-ROOSEVELT COUNTY-SANDIA/MANZANO MOUNTAINS-SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS-SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS/UPPER GILA REGION-UPPER RIO GRANDE VALLEY-WEST CENTRAL MOUNTAINS-518 AM MST FRI DEC […]
Price of Propane, When will AF Residents see Relief
The Santa Fe New Mexican ran an article by Bob Quick 11/17/08 titled:'Cheaper gas, propane bring relief to struggling households' An excerpt from the article reads: “The price of propane, which closely tracks the price of crude oil, also is down this heating season, falling from $2.69 per gallon to $2.24 per gallon in the […]
Propane Coop Considered for Moreno Valley
To All Users of Propane There is a group of people in Eagle Nest that are interested in forming a non-profit association to purchase propane at lower rates.
NEW MEXICO WELCOMES LONGEST WALK 2
Crownpoint, NM – More than 150 walkers on the Longest Walk 2 arrive in Crownpoint today after spending two days at Chaco Rio. The Longest Walk 2, which began February 11th on Alcatraz Island, is crossing the U.S. to call attention to Native American rights and the urgent need for environmental protection. It marks the […]