Bird of the Week – The American Crow
By Bob Walker The American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) is a highly intelligent and social member of the Corvid family, easily […]
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Nature News
There’s always something happening outdoors on the Pajarito Plateau!
Bird of the Week – The Pine Siskin
By Bob Walker The Pine Siskin (Spinus pinus) is one of our most common birds. It is a small finch with
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Amazing Snow by Teralene Foxx
SNOW! We love it and we grumble about it. We love it because it provides us recreation and a
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Star Gazing in Broad Daylight
On walks in the piñon-juniper woodlands around town, it’s not unusual to come across little clusters of stars scattered on
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Monday Occultation
Last Monday, the western United States had the chance to see the Moon pass between Venus and Earth. Even though
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Amateur Naturalist: Insect Camouflage
by Robert Dryja While waiting for the flowers to return, train your eye to find insects next year. Late summer can
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Craig’s Hike of the Week: Mitchell Trail Loop
Enjoy a December mini-adventure on the Mitchell Trail Loop mud and ice. That’s the condition of most local trails in
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Get Ensnared by Deer Trap Mesa
Craig Martin’s Recommended Hike for Early November Deer Trap Mesa offers what for Los Alamos is an easy 3-mile hike
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Craig’s Hikes of the Week: Quemazon Trail
If you haven’t done a fall hike through a stand of colorful leaves, this week is likely your last chance
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