Recreation

New Mexico Dept. Of Wildlife To Celebrate Conservation, Hatchery Renovation Completion At 2026 GilaFest

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NMW News:

SANTA FE — There is going to be quite a party May 9 in Glenwood as the New Mexico Department of Wildlife (NMW) hosts GilaFest, with the opening of the new Glenwood-Allred Wildlife Management Area (WMA), the completion of renovation work at the Glenwood State Fish Hatchery and ongoing conservation work benefiting Gila trout serving as cause for celebration.

The Department welcomes the public to this free event. Attendees can take part in a birding hike at 8 a.m. on the Glenwood-Allred WMA, which comprises 107 acres of land near the hatchery and is home to bird species such as the southwestern Read More

State Parks Urges Early Season Boaters To Practice Cold-Water Safety

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Ute Lake State Park located just north of Tucumcari, is a popular destination for boating and jet ski enthusiasts. Courtesy/EMNRD

EMNRD News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico State Parks officials urge boaters to check water temperatures before hitting the lakes this spring, after several near-miss incidents in recent weeks involving boaters who underestimated how cold the water remains.  

“People are eager to get back on the water, but the conditions haven’t caught up to the season yet,” said Scott Chalmers, New Mexico boating safety coordinator. 

Boating on cold water requires planning for Read More

Gartz Is Top Predictor In Weekly Pace Race

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Courtesy photo

Courtesy photo

ACRR News:

David Gartz was the best predictor in the weekly pace race held on Kwage Mesa by the horse stables on North Mesa—only 3 seconds off his predicted time. Other accurate predictors were Sanna Sevanto with a 4 second difference; Zeke Wilmot recording 7 seconds off; Madeline Harms with a 13 second difference; and Zach Medin at 14 seconds off.

On the 1-mile course 11-year-old Levi Gartz was the first finisher with a 7:56 and 7-year-old Ivana Velechovsky was the best female recording a 11:40.

Warren Scoggins had a 25:22 for first place in the 2-mile distance.

On Read More

Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: April 15, 2026

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BRIDGE News:

In Monday’s game, Jack Stafuric and Sam Borkowsky were 1st in Flights A, B and C.  Martin Cooper and Jerry Fleming were 2nd in Flights A and B.  Steve Kemic and Jennifer Young were 3rd in Flight A.   Earle Marie Hanson and John Ruminer were 4th in Flight A and 3rd in Flight B.  Bobby Haynes and Tom Alexander were 2nd in Flight C.

In Wednesday’s game, Cliff Rudy and Jerry Fleming were 1st in Flight A.  Steve Kemic and Jennifer Young were 2nd in Flight A.  Linda Lambert and Harry Dewey were 3rd in Flight A, and 1st in Flights B and C.  Randy Baker and John Ruminer were 2nd in Flight B, Read More

East Park Pool To Open Memorial Day Weekend

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Scene of members enjoying East Park Pool during a previous season at 111 East Road. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

East Park Pool is preparing to open for the season on Memorial Day weekend—a community tradition every summer since 1962.

Memberships are now available at https://eastparkpool.org/memberships.

East Park relies entirely on voluntary community support to operate each summer. Members enjoy unlimited access to swimming, guest passes and a welcoming space to gather with friends and family, and member appreciation events all summer long.

Members also have access to party rentals Read More

Weekly Fishing Report: April 19, 2026 

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By GEORGE MORSE 
Sports and Outdoors 
Los Alamos Daily Post 

The Department stocked a total of 18,775 rainbow trout weighing 8,165 pounds. Most of the stocking will now be in Northern New Mexico. 

It looks like there will be one of the weakest spring runoffs in memory this year. The snowpack is already disappearing, and the weather has been unseasonably warm and dry. This is reflected in streamflow measurements. 

Several lakes in Northeast New Mexico opened for fishing. Morphy Lake State Park, Clayton Lake State Park, Charette Lakes and Maxwell Lake 13 opened after being closed for the winter. Read More

Posts From The Road: Pops 66 Soda Ranch

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Pops 66 Soda Ranch: A view of the modern structure that houses the Pops 66 Soda Ranch catches the eye of travelers as they arrive at the business. The large cantilevered roof over the entrance and gas pumps is 100 feet long. The facility has won multiple architecture awards. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Soda Bottles: Seven hundred varieties of soda fill the soda shop at Pops 66 Soda Ranch in Arcadia, Okla. The bottles are neatly arranged by color of soda on shelves in the aisles and in the wall of coolers. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Big Bottle: The largest soda bottle in the world Read More

Community Invited To Trails Information Fair April 25

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COMMUNITY News:

The community is invited to drop by the community-wide National Celebrate Trails Day event, 9-11 a.m.,  Saturday, April 25, at Co-op Park, 1010 Central Ave.

More than 15 area groups and organizations have been invited to this community open house to talk about their events, activities, membership opportunities, and volunteer opportunities. Meet Striker, the Ambassador Horse, a friendly Arabian. Striker will anchor a booth by local equestrians with information about what to do if you encounter a horse on a trail.

Another highlight of the morning will be an “Outdoor Assembly” Read More