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Keeping Bears Wild: Composting
By Nirankar Horak, Land of Enchantment Wildlife Foundation (LEWF) Executive Director For years, there have been many conversations about bears and other wildlife in Los Alamos. One of the many questions that continues to be…
Worthwhile Butterfly Destination: Canjilon Lakes
© Steve Cary, July 26, 2025. Earlier this year I had a lightbulb moment, realizing there was a place about two hours away that should have a variety of montane habitats and associated butterflies. I…

Book Report: Soil by Camille T. Dungy
By Ed Santiago, PEEC Board Member “Someone asked me yesterday what hope looks like,” muses Camille Dungy partway through her breathtaking book, Soil. Reflecting on bulbs planted in the fall; on anticipation; on efforts that…

What Should You Do if You See a Black Bear?
By Leslie Bucklin, Los Alamos County Communications Seeing a black bear in the wild is an unforgettable experience. While bear attacks are very uncommon and black bears rarely become aggressive when encountered, knowing how to…