the las conchas fire near los alamos, NM is the largest in our state's history. it's still burning, but has not damaged the nuclear lab. radiation levels are not elevated, meaning, i assume, no worse than normal? 
smoke lingering in canyon near bandelier national monument... one of our favorite places in NM.
above, burning near cochiti pueblo/mesa. below, burning near valle caldera national preserve... another wonderful place.
thank you for your thoughts and prayers toward our state. the las conchas fire and over 20 others are still burning and have done lots of damage, mostly to public and pueblo lands and structures. just praying we can make it through the summer without more flare ups, but that is probably wishful thinking. up until a few days ago it has been bone dry. the lab will re-open wednesday and residents of los alamos return starting today. i assume we'll hear more on the extent of the catastophe soon. many places in NM are still selling fireworks.
hopefully, the monsoons will keep coming to combat some of the foolhardy behavior that is so rampant in this life.thanks for reading!
