Weekly Fishing Report: Nov. 24, 2025
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
Happy Thanksgiving.
Snow is now beginning to fall in the higher elevations and the beautiful white covering on the mountains is a most welcome sight. When planning a trip it will be increasingly important to keep track of weather and road conditions at and going to your destination.
Several lakes will begin to freeze over and it will be awhile before the ice is thick enough to allow for ice fishing. Santa Cruz Lake and Monastery Lake do not allow any ice fishing.
Eagle Nest Lake, Fenton Lake and Lake Maloya are popular ice fishing destinations Read More
Daily Postcard: Male Evening Grosbeak Visits Overlook Park
Daily Postcard: Male Evening Grosbeak visited Overlook Park last week. Evening Grosbeaks are fairly large finches that often travel in large flocks. These birds may be found in Northern New Mexico all year round, but their numbers can vary considerably each year. Over the last fifty years, the population of Evening Grosbeaks has declined by 50% and the decline has accelerated in the last decade. Photo by Richard Skolnik Read More
Holiday Farolito Sand Available Around Town Wednesday
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets Division will be placing sand at various locations around town on Wednesday, Nov. 26.
Locations to fill farolito bags:
- Deer Trap on Barranca Mesa;
- Soccer Field Parking Lot on North Mesa; and
- The parking lot by the transfer station in White Rock.
For additional information, call County Streets Superintendent Daniel Campos at 505.500.7321 or email daniel.campos@losalamosnm.us. Read More
Daily Postcard: Steller’s Jay Searches For Seeds
Daily Postcard: A Steller’s Jay searches for seeds recently at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Photo by Richard Skolnik Read More
Wintry Scene This Morning On Trinity Drive
A wintry scene spotted this morning on Trinity Drive. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Posts From The Road: Oklahoma Aquarium
Shark Tunnel: The popular shark exhibit and Shark Tank Adventure Tunnel at the Oklahoma Aquarium leads visitors through the 500,000-gallon shark tank, where they can watch sharks swim around and view the largest number of bull sharks living in an aquarium setting anywhere. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Pot-bellied Seahorse: The Pot-bellied Seahorse is a unique fish. that appears to have a head like a horse, tail of a monkey, and fins of a fish. Seahorses are the only known animal where the male gives birth. The brood pouch is used to hold eggs. The female will deposit up to 700 eggs into Read More
Heinrich, Luján, Stansbury Meet With Pueblo Leaders On Next Steps To Permanently Protect Chaco Canyon
U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich, Ben Ray Luján and U.S. Rep, Melanie Stansbury host a press conference Nov. 21 with Pueblo leaders on the next steps to permanently protect Chaco Canyon. Courtesy photo
Congressional News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Friday, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and co-founder of the U.S. Senate Stewardship Caucus, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), hosted a press conference with Pueblo leaders on the Read More
County: Watch For Wildlife On Roadways During Winter Months…
Slow down and stay alert as temperatures drop and days get shorter to avoid wildlife collisions. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
As the temperature drops and the days get shorter, more vehicles will be on the road at times when wildlife are most active: dusk and dawn. Even smaller animals, such as cottontails and jackrabbits, can prove to be hazardous as motorists brake or swerve to avoid a collision.
Follow these simple tips to help reduce the chances of a dangerous collision:
- Slow down and look for movement. Slowing down doesn’t just help avoid a collision; it can reduce the impact if a large animal
Over The River, And Through The Woods In Quemazon
Over the river, and through the woods … getting ready for Thanksgiving … as snow falls early this morning in Quemazon. Photo by DW DeckerAlbuquerque Cleanup Nets 2,260 Lbs Of Trash, Highlights New Mexico’s Commitment To ‘Breaking Bad Habits’
Scene from the clean up litter campaign Saturday in the International District neighborhood in Albuquerque, during which volunteers collected 2,260 pounds of trash. Courtesy photo
Scene from the clean up litter campaign Saturday in the International District neighborhood in Albuquerque, during which volunteers collected 2,260 pounds of trash. Courtesy photo
From the Office of the Governor:
- Members of the community and state leaders clean local neighborhoods
ALBUQUERQUE — The state of New Mexico’s litter prevention campaign, Breaking Bad Habits, today partnered with Albuquerque Read More
Create Eco-Friendly Ornaments And Cards At New Mexico History Museum In Santa Fe Sunday Dec. 7
NMHM News:
The community is invited to join the New Mexico History Museum (NMHM) in Santa Fe for a festive and eco-friendly crafting experience this holiday season, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7.
The museum is turning nostalgia into art by providing materials to visitors to create one-of-a-kind cards and ornaments using vintage issues of New Mexico Magazine.
Whether a seasoned crafter or just looking for a cozy way to celebrate, this hands-on workshop invites everyone to snip, fold, and design decorations that capture the spirit of the Southwest.
All materials will be provided, and museum Read More
A Dusting Of Snow Falls Over North Community
A dusting of snow falls over North Community this morning in Los Alamos. Photo by Cathy Hinojosa Read More
Daily Postcard: Trail Ambassador B.A.R.K. Ranger Bean
Daily Postcard: Valles Caldera National Preserve’s four-legged trail ambassador B.A.R.K. Ranger Bean, stares lovingly at his human during a recent hike on the Rabbit Mountain Loop. They spent time overlooking Valle Grande and Redondo Peak from the south rim of the caldera. If anyone’s best friend wants to join the Very Good Pups Club, follow these B.A.R.K. Ranger rules when in the park: 𝐁ag pet’s waste, 𝐀lways use a leash, 𝐑espect wildlife, 𝐊now where you can go. The park rangers created a webpage for the public to learn how to recreate responsibly with their pets at Valles Caldera. Photo Read More
Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort Opens For 2025-2026 Season
SKI News:
VADITO — Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort welcomed guests as winter made its first appearance in Northern New Mexico. The resort opened Lift 2 and welcomed skiers and riders to experience their first tracks of the winter.
The snowmaking team worked hard to get the run open on Friday and hopes to make more snow throughout the week, opening up more terrain.
About Sipapu Ski Resort
Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort is New Mexico’s fastest-growing ski resort. Located just 20 miles southeast of Taos and two hours north of Albuquerque, Sipapu offers family-friendly fun for all levels of skiers and Read More
Daily Postcard: Birds Flock Around Local Water Fountain
Daily Postcard: Birds flock around a water fountain on the patio of a residence early one morning recently in White Rock. Photo by Dave Lannen Read More
County: Be Cool When Tossing Hot Ashes!
From Los Alamos County:
Nothing says cozy like a crackling fire on a chilly night — until those fireplace ashes turn into an unexpected hazard. Before you toss them out, make sure they’ve cooled completely and are stored safely.
Let’s keep the warmth in our homes and the fires where they belong. Stay safe, Los Alamos!
Residents and businesses should ensure all hot ashes are fully extinguished before placing them in trash receptacles. This simple precaution will help protect both our community and our waste collection staff and equipment.
Smoldering trash can turn into a serious fire, or, if dumped Read More
Public Safety Alert: Handling Wild Animals Increases Disease Risk And Violates Law
New Mexico Game & Fish News:
SANTA FE – Picking up wild animals in New Mexico is illegal and dangerous — for both people and the animals.
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is issuing an urgent public safety alert, reminding the public that handling wildlife spreads disease and violates state law.
Picking up or transporting protected species of wild animals dramatically increases the risk of disease transmission. Handling wild animals can expose humans and domestic pets to zoonotic diseases such as distemper, rabies, hantavirus and various parasites.
“A person’s instinct is to Read More
Gilman Tunnels Closed To Public Dec. 1 & 2 For Critical Rock Stabilization Work
Gilman Tunnels. Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — Access to the Gilman Tunnels via Forest Road 376 will be prohibited for both motorized and non-motorized traffic on Dec. 1 & 2 to conduct critical rock stabilization work. For public safety and to allow crews to complete their work on time, the public is asked to avoid the area during the closure period.
This stabilization work involves eliminating the immediate rock fall danger as well as stabilizing the rock cliffs surrounding the tunnels.
For more information on this project call the Jemez District Office at 575.829.3535. For Santa Read More
Office Of State Engineer, Interstate Stream Commission’s $58M Operating Budget Prioritizes Water Security
NMOSE News:
SANTA FE — The Office of the State Engineer and Interstate Stream Commission are calling on lawmakers to approve a $1 million increase to its operating budget request for Fiscal Year 2027 and $131 million in special appropriations.
The agency will present its budget before the Legislative Finance Committee at 1 p.m., Nov. 20 at the State Capitol, Room 307.
The proposed budget expands programs, strengthens compliance with interstate water compacts, supports Indian Water Rights settlements, and ensures long-term sustainability of acequia and Rio Grande trust funds. It positions Read More
Heinrich Emphasizes Importance Of Creating Land Management Plans That Balance Preservation Of Public Lands, Permitting Processes
U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) delivers opening remarks at a hearing to examine how the BLM land use planning process under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) affects permitting before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Nove. 19, 2025. Courtesy photo
NATIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In his opening statement at a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing to examine how the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land use planning process impacts permitting under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA), U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Read More
