Recreation

Weekly Fishing Report: June 17, 2024

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By GEORGE MORSE 
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post

Spring runoff has peaked early and streamflows are dropping throughout the state. This is an excellent time to fish streams like the Rio Chama, Rio de los Pinos and the Pecos. The higher flows of spring runoff put the trout in an actively feeding mood and now that the flows are dropping and easier to fish the fishing can be quite good.

Lakes and reservoirs are starting to warm up. Fish will be moving into deeper water. This is a good time to start exploring the small tributary streams where most of the fish will be wild as a result of natural reproduction Read More

Posts From The Road: Meteor Crater In Arizona Desert

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Panoramic View: A panoramic view of the Meteor Crater as seen from the upper viewpoint on the rim shows the massive crater which is 3/4 of a mile wide and 560 feet deep. The reddish deck to the right of center is the lower viewpoint. To the far right is a portion of the rooftop on the visitors center. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Upper Viewpoint: While on the lower viewpoint, I photographed the upper deck viewpoint where the panoramic photo was made. The two viewpoints are about 250 feet differences in elevation. Also shown are the crater walls and the massive rocks which were thrown about during Read More

Paraglider Pilot Emma Goldberg Lands At Overlook Park

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Motorized paraglider pilot Emma Goldberg of Los Alamos out for a ride this morning landed at Overlook Park in White Rock. Goldberg has been flying for a year and has logged 250 flights. She sets wind direction flags on the field for taking off and landing. Goldberg spent about 50 minutes flying this morning over the local area and said she can fly up to about 2.5 hours on a full tank. She trained in Colorado and often times flies with her husband. Photo by Shari Mills

Motorized paraglider pilot Emma Goldberg of Los Alamos out for a ride this morning landed at Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by Shari Read More

NMGF To Hold Two Public Meetings On 10-year Review, Revision Of State Wildlife Action Plan For New Mexico

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NMGF News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMGF) is holding two public meetings to discuss the 10-year review and revision of the State Wildlife Action Plan for New Mexico (SWAP).

The SWAP revision process was initiated in May 2023 and presented at the State Game Commission meeting Aug. 25, 2023.

The final revision is due to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service by Oct. 1, 2025. 

The SWAP identifies Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN), their habitats, threats, and conservation actions that can be taken to mitigate these threats and benefit SGCN. Part of the revision Read More

Bandelier’s Mandatory Shuttle Service Begins June 27

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The Bandelier shuttle begins service to Frijoles Canyon Thursday, June 27. Courtesy photo

BANDELIER News:

Bandelier National Monument is beginning its free summer shuttle service to Frijoles Canyon on June 27, 2024.

The shuttle, provided by Atomic City Transit, boards at the White Rock Visitor Center. It is mandatory from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily except for those who meet one of the following exceptions:

  • Has a disability placard displayed on their vehicle
  • Are traveling with pets
  • Conducting park-related business
  • Organized commercial tour groups traveling in their own bus or van
  • Are camping
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Smeltzer Best Predictor In ACRR Weekly Pace Race

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Scene from Atomic City Road Runners weekly pace race held Tuesday on Barranca Mesa. Courtesy/ACRR                                                                                                                                                                  

Scene from Atomic City Road Runners weekly pace race held Tuesday on Barranca Mesa. Courtesy/ACRR   

ACRR News:

Katie Smeltzer was the top predictor in the Atomic City Road Runners (ACRR) weekly pace race held out on Barranca Mesa near Deer Trap Mesa with a 6 second differential from her predicted time.

Other accurate predictors were:

  • Tony Borek at 23 seconds off;
  • Sasha Tomalak recording a 25 second difference as well as the first female finisher in the 3.6-mile distance with a time of 35:25;
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National New Mexico Day Offers Residents Opportunity To Celebrate Land Of Enchantment With Free Day Access To All 35 State Parks

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Fenton Lake State Park. Courtesy?NMTD

NMTD News:

SANTA FE — In recognition of National New Mexico Day, June 14, New Mexico residents will receive free day access to all 35 New Mexico State Parks as a way to get outdoors and experience one of the many resources that makes the Land of Enchantment #NewMexicoTrue.

“New Mexico’s State Parks are cherished by generations of residents across our great state,” Toby Velasquez, State Parks Director said. “We are honored to take this opportunity to support New Mexico’s love for these special places by offering free day-use to New Mexicans on National New Read More

Weekly Fishing Report: June 12, 2023

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports And Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post

The warmer weather we have been having recently will soon be moving trout to deeper water in our lakes and reservoirs. Fishing in the early mornings and evenings will be more productive soon. This will also be the case for warm water species like walleye and catfish.

Streamflows decreased or stayed relatively stable in the smaller streams of Northern New Mexico this past week. It is a little early but runoff may have peaked already. The streamflow levels dropped in the Pecos River and Jemez River.

The streamflow in the upper Chama River above Read More

Smeltzer Top Predictor In Weekly Pace Race

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Runners prepare for the weekly pace race Tuesday in the Quemazon Complex. Courtesy/ACRR

Scene from the weekly pace race Tuesday in the Quemazon Complex. Courtesy/ACRR

ACRR News:

Alex Smeltzer, 2, was the top predictor in the Atomic City Road Runners (ACRR) weekly pace race held in the Quemazon Complex at 12 seconds off his predicted time.

Other accurate predictors were:

  • Sean Thomas with 19 second differential;
  • Felix Candia recording 29 seconds off;
  • Catherine Hensley with a 48 second difference; and
  • Kathie Gattiker at a 55 second differential.

On the 1 mile course:

  • Anders Medin, 14, was the
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