Daily Postcard: Spectacular Sunset Follows Cold, Rainy Day
Daily Postcard: A cold, grey, rainy day made for a spectacular sunset Saturday evening over Velarde. Photo by Johnnie Martinez Read More
Limited Spots Remain For PEEC/Los Alamos Mountaineers’ Las Conchas Snowshoe & Cross‑Country Ski Outing
Scene from folks participating in a previous snowshoe & cross‑country ski adventure. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Outdoor enthusiasts are invited to join the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) and Los Alamos Mountaineers (LAM) for an intermediate snowshoe or cross‑country ski adventure, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026.
With only a few spaces left, early registration is encouraged. This point‑to‑point winter outing will travel from the Las Conchas Trailhead to the East Fork Trailhead, covering 4.5 miles and approximately 800 feet of elevation gain.
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Camp May Road Work Updated Due To Lack Of Snow
COUNTY News:
With high hopes for a snowy ski season at Pajarito Mountain, the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) previously shortened closures on Camp May Road during the holidays. Unfortunately, the mountain is still too dry for skiing, and as such, the road closure schedule is being adjusted again to take advantage of the favorable weather conditions for construction.
Camp May Road and Camp May will be closed through 5 p.m. Wednesday this week. They will be open Thursday through Sunday. Starting Monday, Jan. 5, Camp May Road will be closed Monday through Thursday for two more weeks Read More
Snow-capped Sangre De Cristos Beneath Pastel Colored Sky
The snow-capped Sangre de Cristo Mountains highlighted early Sunday evening beneath a pastel colored sky as viewed from White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Daily Postcard: ‘Lake Of Fire’ Materializes On Eastern Horizon
Daily Postcard: A brilliant ‘Lake of Fire’ materializes in low clouds on the eastern horizon viewed Sunday from Los Alamos. Photo by Brint Perera Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: Dec. 22, 2025
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
Happy New Year!
There was limited stocking activity last week and most of the stocking activity was in Southern New Mexico. This area had a taste of winter. Temperatures may not be as warm as they normally would be for this time of year.
Small streams at higher elevations are starting to ice up. The Rio Pueblo, Santa Cruz River and Rio Costilla are already reporting icy conditions that prevent the measurement of streamflow. Lakes are starting to develop thin ice, but it will be a while before the ice is thick enough for safe ice fishing.
This Read More
Posts From The Road: 2025 Year In Review Part 1
Coastal Landscape: A view of the coastline, Highway 1, and the iconic Bixby Bridge is seen from a viewpoint about a dozen miles south of Carmel, Calif. and a short distance from the bridge. The late afternoon sunlight gives the scene a warm glow as the sun sets. The west coast provides many scenic views but images including Bixby Bridge have become iconic views. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
McWay Falls: McWay Falls can be seen when traveling California Highway 1 through Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park. We enjoyed exploring the Big Sur coastline with its many popular scenic locations. Read More
Daily Postcard: Dramatic Sunset Viewed From Meadow Lane
Daily Postcard: A dramatic sunset viewed Saturday evening from Meadow Lane in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Western Bluebirds & Junco Gather Around Local Bird Bath
A small flock of Western Bluebirds and a lone Junco gather to sip water from a bird bath on the deck of a residence this morning in Pajarito Acres. Photo by Nancy Bartlit Read More
LANL Co-Design Summer School Trains Next Generation Of Interdisciplinary Scientists
Julien Loiseau designed the logo for the school himself, including a prickly pear and symbols for each of the main disciplines. Courtesy/LANL
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For graduate students interested in high-performance computing, few problems today can be solved in isolation. Modern scientific challenges demand collaboration across disciplines — researchers working together to design software and algorithms that run efficiently on the world’s most powerful machines.
That philosophy Read More
Christmas Cactus Stands Tall At Aster Street Residence
A bright Christmas Cactus is spotted standing tall outside a residence on Aster Street last week in the Pinon Trails neighborhood of White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Still Awaiting Winter Weather At Pajarito Mountain Ski Area
Here’s the latest on where things stand at Pajarito Mountain Ski Area: there was some snow recently, but not nearly enough to build the solid base needed to open the ski season. These warmer conditions mean everyone is waiting together for colder temperatures and substantial natural snowfall to kick off the season. The team is watching the weather nonstop, and feel the anticipation. To open, they typically need several consecutive days of cold weather, paired with significant natural snowfall. Once winter finally settles in, things can shift fast – and the team will keep everyone informed Read More
Daily Postcard: Beautiful Cloud Floats In Morning Sky
Daily Postcard: A beautiful cloud floats in the morning sky Friday over Velarde. Photo by Johnnie Martinez Read More
Alert: Main Hill Road Closed Due To Rockslide
UPDATE: As of 8:25 a.m. the Main Hill Road has been cleared and reopened.
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) report that both east and westbound lanes of N.M. 502, Main Hill Road, are closed due to a rockslide near Anderson Overlook.
LAPD officers are on scene and the New Mexico Department of Transportation is en route. Traffic is being rerouted to East Jemez Road or the Truck Route.
At this time, there is no estimated timeline for when the roadway will reopen.
Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Read More
Daily Postcard: Tangerine Sunrise Fills Sky Above Bandelier
Daily Postcard: A tangerine colored sunrise fills the sky on Wednesday, Dec. 31 at Bandelier National Monument. Bandelier will be open dawn to dusk on New Year’s Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 31. The Visitor Center & Park Store will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Park will be open dawn to dusk New Year’s Day, Thursday, Jan. 1 and the visitor Center & Park Store will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Large crowds are anticipated during these holidays. Visitors driving into Frijoles Canyon during peak hours (typically between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.) may experience temporary closures to the park as the parking Read More
LATA Celebrates 50 Years Of Service With Commitment To The Future
LATA News:
ALBUQUERQUE — LATA proudly marks its 50th anniversary, celebrating five decades of protecting people and natural resources through technical excellence, integrity, and trusted partnerships. Since its founding in 1976, LATA has played a vital role in addressing some of the nation’s most complex environmental and engineering challenges while remaining grounded in the principles that shaped the company from the very beginning.
Established on a foundation of honesty, fairness, superior performance, and respect for people and partnerships, LATA’s early leaders believed Read More
Panoramic View Early Christmas Eve From Los Pueblos
A panoramic view from the end of Los Pueblos Street early Christmas Eve on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Tyler Marr Los Pueblos Street Lined With Farolitos On Christmas Eve
The beautiful view of Los Pueblos Street on Christmas Eve. The County turned off the street lights, the winds were mild and all the farolitos stayed lit late into the night. Some were still burning as dawn lightened the sky. ‘Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours.’ Courtesy/Steve and Ann Greene Read More
Daily Postcard: Blitzen Wishes Everyone Merry Christmas
Daily Postcard: Blitzen is spotted Wednesday in Western Area wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and joyous holiday season. Photo by Brint PereraScenes On Christmas Eve At Beautiful Española Valley Farm
A Christmas Eve scene at a farm in the Beautiful Española Valley. Photo by Liddie Martinez
A Christmas Eve scene at a farm in the Beautiful Española Valley. Photo by Liddie Martinez
A Christmas Eve scene at a farm in the Beautiful Española Valley. Photo by Liddie Martinez
A Christmas Eve scene at a farm in the Beautiful Española Valley. Photo by Liddie Martinez Read More
