Recreation

Los Alamos Senior Center & The Family YMCA Collaborate To Help Seniors Get Fit

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Los Alamos YMCA is partnering with LARSO to offer personal training sessions. Courtesy/LARSO

LARSO News:

Envisioning a senior strength training is pretty far from the vision of a senior sitting in a rocking chair. However, lifting weights is important for anyone over 60.

Did you know that after 50, muscle tone declines by 15 percent each decade, and eventually you become more prone to poor balance and falling. In fact, falls and fractures are one of the main causes for hospitalization for seniors. When a senior falls, it is the gateway to losing their independence. All seniors should consider Read More

YMCA Hosting Classes For American Heart Month

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Fitness instructors at The Family YMCA. Courtesy/YMCA

YMCA News:

February is American Heart Month and is often associated with love and spending time with those that you care about. The Family YMCA is presenting a “Galentines High Low Class” 6-7 p.m., Feb. 9 in the Main Y Gym and a “Galentines Pelvic Breathwork” mini session with Dr. Desiree Cassell 9:50-10:15 a.m., Feb. 13.

Classes are open to the public and free so participants are encouraged to invite friends to enjoy some festive music while working out.

Senior Appreciation Night 2024

On Feb. 9 the Y will also be taking donations for Senior Read More

Facing Gopher Challenges At County Parks & Sports Fields

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Parks Division is committed to ensuring the safety and usability across all county parks and sports fields, including those at Overlook Park. So when citizens began to express concern over the presence of gophers and their potential hazards, Superintendent Wendy Parker ramped up her already aggressive approach to address and mitigate these challenges.

Since May 2023, the Parks staff and contractor have captured 223 gophers, twice as many as last year (2022). However, to stay ahead of the gopher population, Parker is also soliciting a professional gopher Read More

Woodland Trail Reopens Following Sewer Overflow Issue

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Woodland Trail behind Fire Station #4 has been reopened after a sewer overflow near the corner of Diamond Drive and Range Road. Courtesy/LAC 

COUNTY News: 

The Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities (DPU) treated a sewer overflow that occurred over the weekend on the Woodland Trail behind Fire Station #4 near the corner of Diamond Drive and Range Road.

The trail has been reopened.

A sewer lift station in the vicinity suffered a power trip and triggered the overflow. Read More

Weekly Fishing Report: Jan. 30, 2024

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports And Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post

Now is a good time for hunters to start planning for the upcoming big-game hunting seasons. The deadline to apply for a license in the big-game license lottery drawing is March 20.

New Mexico has some of the best big-game hunting in North America . Trophy-class mule deer, Rocky Mountain elk and pronghorn antelope are taken every year.

New Mexico also offers the unique opportunity to hunt exotic species such as oryx, Ibex and Barbary sheep.

Applications for the license drawing can be submitted online. The 2024-2025 New Mexico Hunting Rules Read More

Red River To Replace Memorial Day Motorcycle Rally With Mayfest In The Mountains Family Friendly Event

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RED RIVER News:

RED RIVER — Red River extends a formal invitation to all community members and visitors for the highly anticipated Mayfest in the Mountains.

This transformative event marks a significant shift in the community calendar, replacing the Red River Memorial Day Motorcycle Rally.

Mayfest in the Mountains promises a refined and family-friendly experience with a focus on community engagement and cultural celebration.

Mayor Linda Calhoun expresses her enthusiasm for this groundbreaking event, stating, “Mayfest in the Mountains embodies the spirit of our community, fostering Read More

TWST Alpine Racers Excel At Southern Series Opener

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Taos Super-G Athletes and Coaches, back to front row from left, Coach Jude Arvidson, Coach Solana Pearl, Thomas DeVargas, Head Alpine Coach Julian LaCome, Coach Josh Willette, Asher Park, Phoebe Snow Desatoff, Max Oliver, Malik Boukhalfa, Konik Pearl and Oliver Mosby. Courtesy/Michelle Mosby

Max Oliver fighting to earn a top spot on the podium at Purgatory. Courtesy/Michelle Mosby

By ALLAN OLIVER
TWST

Friday, Jan. 19, the Southern Series kicked off three days of racing with the Super G – a race that combines the technical skill of giant slalom with the speed and strength of downhill. 

The Read More

Taos Freeride Team Competes Well At Wolf Creek

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Freeride team athletes and coaches take a moment to soak up the morning sunshine. From left, Ari Kolman, Freeride Head Coach Andrea Krejci, Ava Wannamaker, Mora Campbell, Shaemus Campbell, Gray Elsasser, Ian McLean, Bryn Montano, Greta Schilling, Coach Erica Cobb, Cullen McLean and Hank Scanlan. Photo by Chris McLean

Ian McLean poses on the podium earning 2nd with his teammate Grey Elsasser in 1st place. Photo by Chris McLean

Ian McLean pleases the crowd and earns some style points at the finish line. Photo by Chris McLean

By PAULA KNEPPER
TWST

The Taos Winter Sports Team (TWST) traveled to Read More

Posts From The Road: Standin’ On The Corner…

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Standin’ On the Corner: Visitors take photos and selfies at Standin’ On the Corner Park in downtown Winslow, Ariz. The park came about after the Eagles band released the song ‘Take It Easy’ which mentions Winslow in the lyrics. An eagle was painted into the mural on the upper left window of the mural as a tribute to the band. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

The Corner: Visitors mingle at Standin’ On the Corner Park in Winslow, Ariz. The town has added the huge Route 66 shield in the intersection after the park was established. There is no building behind the mural wall because the J.C. Penney store Read More