Los Alamos County Ice Rink now open at 4475 West Road is now open. Post file photo

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Recreation staff have been building up the ice and painting the lines at the Los Alamos County Ice Rink at 4475 West Road.

Built in 1936, the ice rink is now open for its 85th season with new upgrades and fun upcoming events. Upgrades include new locker rooms and more ADA friendly features.

The Ice Rink will continue to offer ice skating lessons and a place for Los Alamos Hockey Association to practice and play hockey.

The Ice Rink schedule is on the Los Alamos County Community Services webpage under Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces tab, Ice Rink tab, and then the 2021 Winter Hours tab.

The New Mexico Ice Wolves will be playing an inter-squad game at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5 to kick off the Ice Rink season. Tickets are $6.50 for ages 6 and older and $2.50 for ages 5 and under. Tickets may be purchased at the Aquatic Center and online with the event being limited to 250 spectators.

Other events include Skate with Santa, Saturday, Dec. 18 and the Luminaria Skate Friday evening, Dec. 24. More events can be found in the 100 Days of Winter Activity Booklet found at County Facilities, LANL Otowi Cafeteria, LANL S-Site  Cafeteria, Family Strength Network, other locations around Los Alamos County and online.  

Contact the PROS Division at 505.662.8170, visit the website (click on Recreation) or email lacrec@lacnm.us for additional information.