Our Local Salamander
By Chuck Hathcock, Wildlife Biologist at LANL The Jemez Mountains are home to one of the nation’s most unique salamanders. […]
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Nature News
There’s always something happening outdoors on the Pajarito Plateau!
Staying Safe Around Rattlesnakes
We have ten species of rattlesnake in New Mexico, including two that are found on the Pajarito Plateau.
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Reflecting on Our Home’s Future
By Kathryn Laintz Twenty years ago, the Cerro Grande Fire permanently altered Los Alamos. The devastation brought on by this
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Who Roamed Our Home?
By Siobhan Niklasson We’re familiar with the climate of New Mexico as it is now, but the climate of this
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How Will Climate Change Impact the Pajarito Plateau?
By Chick Keller With the advent of human caused climate change, there has been much speculation about what will happen
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Exploring Our Atmosphere
By Christy Wall, Atmospheric Scientist and McCurdy Charter School Sixth Grade Teacher The sun makes it possible for us to
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The Sun’s Motion
By Akkana Peck The sun rises in the east and sets in the west, right? This is true, but we’re
Penstemons and Pollinators
Penstemon flowers provide a rich source of moisture and nutrition for a variety of pollinators.
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The Life Cycle of the Ladybug
By Aislinn Marshall and Liv Niklasson You may know ladybugs for their pretty colors, but there is much more to
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