Recreation

Trail Closure At Overlook Park Begins Today

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Map showing the section of trail at Overlook Park between Spirio Soccer Field and Softball Field 3 that will be closed to all traffic and pedestrians, beginning today and likely lasting into October.Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

The section of trail at Overlook Park between Spirio Soccer Field and Softball Field 3 will be closed to all traffic, including pedestrians, beginning today, May 28.

This closure is necessary for work on interconnecting the irrigation system with the potable water system as a backup to the reclaimed water that is typically used to water the fields.

This work is expected  Read More

Valles Caldera Announces Five 2024 Artists In Residence

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Artist Elizabeth ‘Izzy’ Anderson

VCNP News:

JEMEZ SPRINGS – Valles Caldera National Preserve (VCNP) has selected five artists to take part in its inaugural Artist in Residence (AiR) program during the 2024 summer season.

Elizabeth “Izzy” Anderson has a multi-faceted career as a professional musician, an award-winning artist, and a published children’s book author and illustrator.

Rachel Black is a Principal Lecturer and Lead Faculty in the Foundations program at the College of Visual Arts and Design at the University of North Texas, where she has taught for 20 years.

Melissa Fu grew up Read More

Wildfire Preparedness Is Year-Round: Know Before You Go!

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From Forest Stewards Guild:

SANTA FE – Everyone can do their part to support firefighters by preventing human-caused wildfire ignitions. Fire restrictions may be in place at the location one plans to visit or where they live.

One can also do their part to prevent wildfires by learning about restrictions before they plan their weekend activities or any recreation on public lands this summer.

The Forest Stewards Guild and the Fire Adapted New Mexico learning network, in cooperation with other partners, is asking visitors to please recreate responsibly and help prevent human-caused wildfire Read More

Weekly Fishing Report: May 28, 2024

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post

This time of year the best fishing is usually found in the lakes and reservoirs. Trout will be cruising the warmer, shallow water sometimes surprisingly close to the bank.

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 El Vado Lake and the Brazos River saw a significant decrease.

Brazos Falls near Tierra Amarilla Read More

Indios Fire Consumes 4,210 Acres … Remains 0% Contained

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Forest Service News:

The Indios Wildfire burning in the Coyote Ranger District has consumed 4,210 acres as of today, May 27,  2024.

The wildfire was first reported Sunday afternoon, May 19, 2024, and is 7 miles north of the village of Coyote, N.M. and burning within the Rio Chama Canyon Wilderness.

The cause of the wildfire is lightning.

Daily Update

  • Monday, May 27, 2024
  • Acres: 4,210
  • Start Date: 5/19/2024
  • Location: 7 miles north of the village of Coyote, NM
  • Personnel: 292
  • Containment: 0%
  • Fuels: Timber, litter, understory
  • Resources: 5 crews,1 helicopter, 5 engines, 1 road grader, 2 masticators
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Scenes From 2024 Senior Appreciation Night

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Scene from the 2024 Senior Appreciation Night (SAN) for Los Alamos High School graduates Saturday on the lawn at Fuller Lodge. Photo by VaLynn Purvis

Scene from the 2024 Senior Appreciation Night (SAN) for Los Alamos High School graduates Saturday on the lawn at Fuller Lodge. Photo by VaLynn Purvis

Scene from the 2024 Senior Appreciation Night (SAN) for Los Alamos High School graduates Saturday on the lawn at Fuller Lodge. Photo by VaLynn Purvis

Scene from the 2024 Senior Appreciation Night (SAN) for Los Alamos High School graduates Saturday at a Party To Go! fun house. Photo by VaLynn Purvis

Scene Read More

Open Boating At Aquatic Center Tuesday May 28

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COUNTY News:

Open boating will take place 7:10-8:10 p.m. Tuesday, May 28 at the Aquatic Center at 2760 Canyon Road. The doors will open half an hour earlier for boat cleaning before entry.

Boaters must provide their own boats. All watercraft including canoes, kayaks and rafts must be rinsed off on the patio before pool entry.

All participants must have a wristband from the front desk before entering the pool. Life jackets are recommended for participants. Read More

Posts From The Road: Red Rock Country In Sedona, Ariz.

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Cathedral Rock: Cathedral Rock viewed from the hiking trail at Crescent Moon Park in Sedona, Ariz. The trail opens up to a large flat red rock landing, which sits next to Oak Creek giving hikers this view of the rocks. This formation is one of the most popular of the many red rock formations in Sedona. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Red Rock Country: A wider view of the valley in Sedona illustrates several of the formations which are seen in every direction around town. This unique town sits in one of the most beautiful areas with panoramic vistas from most any point in town. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com Read More

Indios Fire Consumes 2,345 Acres … Remains 0% Contained

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Forest Service News:

The Indios Wildfire burning in the Coyote Ranger District has consumed 1,809 acres as of today, May 25,  2024.

The wildfire was first reported Sunday afternoon, May 19, 2024, and is 7 miles north of the village of Coyote, N.M. and burning within the Rio Chama Canyon Wilderness. The cause of the wildfire is lightning.

Daily Update

  • Friday, May 24, 2024 
  • Acres: 2,345
  • Start Date: 5/19/2024 
  • Location: 7 miles north of the village of Coyote, N.M.     
  • Personnel: 195
  • Containment: 0%
  • Fuels: Timber, litter, understory 
  • Resources: 5 crews | 1 helicopter | 5 engines| 1 road grader |
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Bonito Lake Reopening Postponed Due To Blue 2 Fire

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Bonito Lake reopen to anglers today, May 25, is postponed due the the Blue 2 Fire. Courtesy/NMG&F

NMG&F News:

RUIDOSO — Today’s reopening of Bonito Lake to anglers is postponed due to the Blue 2 Fire (inciweb).

Today’s reopening had been scheduled after more than a decade of being closed. The lake, which is owned by the City of Alamogordo, filled with sediment after the 2012 Little Bear Fire. The City has undertaken extensive efforts to remove the sediment and restore the lake. 

Last week, the City and the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMG&F) signed an agreement through the Read More