Recreation

County: Urban Trail Phase I & II Multi-use Trail Project Construction Activities Week Of Feb. 26

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Within the Fuller Lodge grounds starting at the Romero Cabin and continuing north to Nectar Street – Occasional brief flagger operations on 19th Street for construction vehicles accessing the work site. Sidewalk closures within the Fuller Lodge grounds are in effect and pedestrian detour signage has been placed to direct pedestrians around the work areas. Construction of the last remaining section of trail in this area adjacent to the Ancestral Puebloan Ruins will continue during this week. Courtesy/LAC

Within the Fuller Lodge grounds adjacent to Central Avenue and heading north towards Read More

Skiing In Antarctica With Los Alamos Mountaineers

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The ski touring crew comes ashore in Antarctica. Courtesy/Mountaineers

By BILL PRIEDHORSKY
Los Alamos Mountaineers

Rob Suminsby will speak about skiing in Antarctica at the Feb. 27 Mountaineers meeting. The meeting will be in person with a hybrid adjunct.

He writes: “How far would you go to find new lines and untracked snow?   If you answered, ‘Eight or nine thousand miles seems reasonable’, then step right up: we have an adventure for you!  All it takes is three or four commercial flights, a two-and-a-half-day voyage across the infamous Drake Passage, a short Zodiac ride, and a little bit of Read More

Posts From The Road: Yuma Territorial Prison State Historical Park

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Prison Cells: Rows of prison cells within the cell block at Yuma Territorial Prison reveal crossed steel bands on every cell door and the entrance to the cell block. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Cell Block: An exterior view of prison cells within the cell block reveal the massive walls of the cells at the Yuma Territorial Prison. Over 3,000 criminals were locked up during the 33 years that the prison was in operation. The prison was closed in 1909 because of overcrowding and lack of space to expand on the bluff where the facility was located. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

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Weekly Fishing Report: Feb. 20, 2024

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports And Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post

The weather forecast shows no major events for the rest of February. There should be significant thawing of the snowpack heading into March.

Ice fishing is holding up so far. By the end of the month, it may be ending. Eagle Nest Lake is usually the last to thaw. The ice-fishing season could be over early this year.

Streamflows should start to rise. Heavy runoff is likely still a month away.

Now is a good time to take an inventory of your fishing tackle and begin stocking up with your favorite lures, flies, hooks and other needs for the upcoming season. Read More

Taos Winter Sports Team Athletes Finish Strong At IFSA Junior National Tour At Copper Mountain, Colorado

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TWST athletes and coaches pose at the start of the event, from left, Head Coach Andrea Krejci, Neve Rebholtz, Kiana Swim, Ian McLean, Grey Elsasser, Dusty Elsasser, Stolle Wannamaker, Ava Wannamaker and Coach Joe Colonius. Courtesy/Ted Elsasser

Kiana Swim earned a third place sporting some serious bling on the yeti podium during her debut performance at IFSA Jr National event. Courtesy/Andrea Krejci

By PAULA KNEPPER
TWST

Seven Taos Winter Sports Team (TWST) athletes in the 12-14 (U15) and 15-18 (U19) age categories competed Feb. 6-9 at the International Freeskier and Snowboarders Association Read More

Registration Now Open For Los Alamos Mountaineers 2024 Climbing School

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A Mountaineer approaches the top of her climb in the 2023 Mountaineers Climbing School. Courtesy photo

By BILL PRIEDHORSKY
Los Alamos Mountaineers

The Los Alamos Mountaineers are again offering a climbing school following last year’s successful revival of the school, in conjunction with Mountain Skills Rock Climbing Adventures of Taos. Details can be found on the climbing school page at https://lamountaineers.org/drupal7/node/1169.

Mountain Skills, supported by Mountaineers volunteers, will teach rock climbing with a safety first attitude, including movement on rock, belaying, Read More

Valles Caldera Grieves Passing Of Dr. Ana Steffen

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Dr. Ana Steffen, characteristically joyful while conducting a cultural resource survey in 2001. Courtesy/VCT

NPS News:

JEMEZ SPRINGS — Dr. Ana Steffen passed away Feb. 16, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Dr. Steffen was one of the first federal employees to step foot on Valles Caldera National Preserve after it was acquired by the federal government in 2000 – first as an archaeologist for the U.S. Forest Service, Cultural Resources Coordinator for the Valles Caldera Trust, and finally as Cultural Resources Program Manager for the National Park Service.

She expanded the knowledge Read More

Valles Caldera 2024 Backcountry Vehicle Passes Available

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VCNP News:

JEMEZ SPRINGS — Backcountry vehicle passes for May 15 through May 31 of the 2024 summer season are now available on Recreation.gov.

The backcountry vehicle route is open May 15 through Nov. 15; weather-permitting.

“We are excited for people to start planning their Valles Caldera backcountry experience. The reservation system successfully issued 5,701 passes last year and we’re looking to build upon that success. We’ve added a new option this year after reviewing visitor comments and data,“ Superintendent Jorge Silva-Bañuelos said.

The new option is an additional 5 first-come, Read More

County Seeks Community Input For White Rock Skate Park Improvement Project To Replace Modular Elements

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Community Services Department (CSD) has begun the project to replace the modular elements for the White Rock Skate Park (99 Sherwood Blvd., in White Rock). American Ramp Company (ARC), in partnership with CSD, is seeking the community’s input on the design and type of modular elements to install.  

The County Council approved the White Rock Skate Park improvement project as part of the Capital Improvement Project budget for 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and staffing and supply shortages, the project was delayed. ARC was selected by CSD in February 2023 Read More