Amphibians in a Dry Climate: The Canyon Treefrog
By Jennifer Macke How does an amphibian survive in a dry climate like New Mexico’s? It’s a good question! To […]
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Nature News
There’s always something happening outdoors on the Pajarito Plateau!
Lizard Tales
By Anthony Sena, Emeritus Professor, Northern New Mexico College I have noticed quite a few fence lizards, Sceloporus undulatus, in
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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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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