Recreation

County Council Proclaims July Park And Recreation Month

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County Councilor David Reagor, center, presents a proclamation on behalf of the Council designating July ‘Park and Recreation Month’ in Los Alamos County to, from left, County Library Manager Gwen Kalavaza, Senior Management Analyst Linda Lindstrom, Recreation Superintendent Katherine Hudspeth, Parks Superintendent Wendy Parker, Assistant Parks Superintendent Emmanuel Abetya and Senior Management Analyst Chelsea Ashcraft during Tuesday’s County Council meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Council proclaimed July “Park and Recreation Read More

County Parks & Rec Board To Meet Thursday July 9

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Parks and Recreation Board is scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, July 9, in the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.

This meeting is open to the public in person and on Zoom.

The following link and/or telephone call in numbers may be used for public viewing and participation:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84296000599

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AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PUBLIC COMMENT

  • This section of the agenda is reserved for comments from the public on items that are
    not otherwise included in this
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Paige Trujillo Earns Reserve World Champion Title At National Junior High Finals Rodeo

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Trujillo and her horse Boss entering the arena in Guthrie. Courtesy photo

RODEO News:

GUTHRIE, OK — After a standout season and an impressive showing on the national stage, Paige Trujillo returned home with one of the highest honors in junior high rodeo competition.

Trujillo, an eighth-grade student at Los Alamos Middle School, earned the title of Reserve World Champion in Junior High Girls Goat Tying, securing the No. 2 spot in the nation at the 21st Annual National Junior High Finals Rodeo (NJHFR), held June 21–27 in Guthrie, Oklahoma.

Trujillo delivered three consistent and determined performances Read More

Santa Fe National Forest Reminds Visitors To Recreate Responsibly This Fourth Of July

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE — Ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend, the Santa Fe National Forest encourages visitors to recreate responsibly, obey fire restrictions and closures, and do their part to prevent human-caused wildfires. 

As visitors celebrate the Fourth of July, remember that fireworks are prohibited year-round on all National Forest System lands. Fireworks, including sparklers, firecrackers, aerial fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices, can easily ignite dry grass and forest fuels, causing fast-moving wildfires.  

Stage II Fire Restrictions remain in effect across Read More

NM State Parks Increasing Boating Under The Influence Patrols On Waterways During Fourth Of July Weekend

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NM State Parks Marine Enforcement Officer patrols Elephant Butte Balloon Regatta. Courtesy/NMSP

New Mexico State Parks News:

SANTA FE — As boating activity surges over the Fourth of July holiday, New Mexico State Parks will significantly increase on‑the‑water patrols on July 3–5 as part of Operation Dry Water, a nationwide effort to prevent boating under the influence (BUI) and enhance public safety on waterways. 

In partnership with the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and the U.S. Coast Guard, New Mexico State Parks officers will conduct targeted enforcement, Read More

Bipartisan Public Lands Caucus Supports America The Beautiful Act, Funding America’s Best Idea On Country’s 250th Birthday

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Public Lands Caucus News: 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a major bipartisan push for conservation and outdoor access, U.S. Representatives Gabe Vasquez (NM-02), Ryan Zinke (MT-01), Mike Simpson (ID-02), and Debbie Dingell (MI-06)—the co-chairs of the Bipartisan Public Lands Caucus—were joined by 14 members of the Caucus to support the America the Beautiful Act on the eve of America’s 250th. 

The bipartisan bill reauthorizes the Legacy Restoration Fund, investing $1.9 billion over the next five years in our national parks, forests, and public lands across America. This funding will speed up deferred Read More

U.S. Forest Service Seeks Public Comment On Proposed Rule To Modernize Directives System

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Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz

USFS News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) is inviting public comment on a proposed rule to modernize its directives system—the agency’s internal documentation that guides how employees carry out their work. The proposal would redefine the agency’s manual and handbooks to reduce procedural burdens, encourage innovation and return decision-making authority to employees closest to the land.

“Today, the Forest Service maintains more than 900 chapters of national guidance and thousands of additional regional and unit-level supplements,” Read More

Romero Is Top Predictor In This Week’s Pace Race

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Courtesy photo

ACRR News:

Ted Romero was the best predictor in the weekly pace race held at Pinon (Rocket) Park in White Rock.  He was 14 seconds off his predicted time. 

Other accurate predictors were: 

  • Edith Acosta with an 18 second differential
  • Ted Atkins, Sr. recording a 26 second difference
  • Eric Anderson at 28 seconds off and was also the top finisher in the 3-mile distance at 19:17
  • Tomas Karella at 30 seconds off

On the 1-mile course Steve Daly was the best finisher with a time of 11:39 and 3-year-old Aster Zavorka was the first female at 25:49.

In the 2-mile competition Eric Davis had a 18:27 for Read More

Limited Private-Land Pronghorn Licenses Available For Northern NM

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NMDGF News: 

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Wildlife reminds hunters that private-land pronghorn licenses in northeastern New Mexico are available for the 2026-2027 license year.

Private-land pronghorn license sales are limited in Game Management Units (GMU) 41, 42, 47, 56, 57, 58 and 59. These licenses will be available beginning at 8 a.m. July 1 through the Department’s Online License System, license vendors or by phone at 888-248-6866. 

Hunters should purchase any required game hunting license and/or stamps before July 1. Limited licenses will be sold on a first-come, Read More

4th Annual Santa Fe Striders Running Festival July 18

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SF Striders News:

SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Striders are proud to announce the 4th Annual Running Festival offering 5K and 10K races as well as 5 free kids’ races on Saturday, July 18, 2026. This year’s event invites runners of all ages to enjoy scenic views of the Jemez and Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

The 5K and 10K races begin at 8 a.m. at the Municipal Recreation Sports Complex, located at 205 Caja Del Rio Road. Both courses utilize the dirt trails surrounding the complex.

The 5 free kids’ races will follow a rolling schedule with distances based on age groups:

  • Ages 3-4: 200 meters
  • Ages 5-6: 400 meters
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