2nd Cement Pour

Second cement pour…and a few steps with the left over cement. Another pour scheduled from Monday…pumping cement into the first layer of buildblocks. KPICASA_GALLERY(2ndCementPourJuly122100#) . . . → Read More: 2nd Cement Pour

Foundation and build block

One more inspection…one more pour in the remaining foundation tomorrow…and the buildblock is going up. We will pour cement into it later in the week. And the gap in the berm at the east edge of the property is filled….and a small berm is around the other structure for Mike, Suzie, and Matt. KPICASA_GALLERY(BuildingContinuesJuly11) . . . → Read More: Foundation and build block

Sun Screen Report

EWG’s fifth annual Sunscreen Guide is our biggest and most fact-packed database of U.S. sun protection products ever – rating 292 brands and 1,700 products.*

The highlights:

More recommended sunscreens

EWG recommends 1 in 5 of more than 600 beach and sport sunscreens, compared to 1 in 12 last year. Not because sunscreen makers are . . . → Read More: Sun Screen Report

Field Report on Flooding

No major private property damage in communities around the Wallow Fire area with the last round of precip. Written by eneitzel on July 9th, 2011

According to Apache County Emergency Management there has been no major flooding or impact to property or infrastructure. Mud and debris has been quickly removed by the Apache County roads . . . → Read More: Field Report on Flooding

Reports of Spotters for Weatherunderground

07/09/2011 1200 PM

2 miles E of alpine, Apache County.

Flash flood, reported by trained spotter.

Burn area debris… water and mud flowing across residential property and threatening homes

07/09/2011 1150 am

2 miles W of Nutrioso, Apache County.

Heavy rain m0.25 inch, reported by trained spotter.

Colter creek out of its . . . → Read More: Reports of Spotters for Weatherunderground

Interactive Wallow Burn Weather Map

Check out the interactive map. . . . → Read More: Interactive Wallow Burn Weather Map

Flash Flood Watch

NWS Flagstaff has issued a small stream Flood Advisory over northern portions of the wallow fire burn area in southeastern Apache County in northeast Arizona.. Written by admin on July 9th, 2011

Doppler radar indicated heavy rain producing thunderstorms moving over northern portions of the wallow fire burn area. The National Weather Service in Flagstaff . . . → Read More: Flash Flood Watch

Elk Calling Techniques

ON JULY 30TH, 2011 AT 11:00 A.M. AT ROUND VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM WAYNE CARLTON WILL TEACH ELK CALLING TECHNIQUES. ADMISSION IS $10.00(REDEEMABLE AS HUNTER SPECIALTIE’S BUCKS AT WESTERN DRUG FROM JULY 30TH TO AUG 7TH). SEATING LIMITED TO ONEHUNDRED AND FIFTY PEOPLE. ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE AT WESTERN DRUG. THANKS AND HOPE TO SEE YOU . . . → Read More: Elk Calling Techniques

Women in Conservation

Just wanted to let you know about this great event happening in Santa Fe, New Mexico in late September. It’s totally about conservation. This could be a good event to network and make connections in wilderness and conservation advocacy. New Mexico in late September is wonderful. . . . → Read More: Women in Conservation

Announces Sitgreaves will open all areas for recreation with portions of Apache opening on Friday

Announces Sitgreaves will open all areas for recreation with portions of Apache opening on Friday Written by admin on July 7th, 2011

Springerville, AZ (July 7, 2011)

The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests (ASNFs) has announced that the Sitgreaves National Forest will re-open for public use on Friday morning, July 8, with Stage 1 fire restrictions still . . . → Read More: Announces Sitgreaves will open all areas for recreation with portions of Apache opening on Friday