The Jemez storm brought 4 more inches of fresh snow overnight Thursday and consistent snow throughout the week means seven inches on the hill in the past seven days at Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. Let’s go skiers! Get tickets here. Courtesy/Pajarito Read More
Recreation
Taiji Spiritual Practice Begins Feb. 10 At Unitarian Church
Good Day To Learn About Rocky Mountain Elk
Rocky Mountain bull elks may weigh some 700 pounds and measure 5 feet at the shoulder. Photo by Leslie Bucklin
COUNTY News:
This is a good day to learn more about the Rocky Mountain Elk.
In Los Alamos County and the nearby region, Rocky Mountain Elk are often active near or on the roadways from dusk until the morning hours. In the winter months, they are often seen at lower elevations, and closer to town.
Travelers should always watch carefully for these and other animals when traveling in the area. Elk are usually copper brown to light beige in color and their legs and neck are often darker than their Read More
Naming Contest Underway For New Zamboni At Ice Rink
The community is invited to name this new Zamboni at the Los Almos County Ice Ice Rink. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Ice Rink welcomed its new Zamboni last week and has plans to debut it on the ice this upcoming week.
The Recreation Division is holding a contest to name the new Zamboni for community members and those residing in surrounding areas alike to partake in.
Initial submissions will be accepted until the end of May, followed by a public vote of favorite names from the submissions during the summer months.
The winner will be announced at the last Los Alamos Summer Concert Read More
County: Urban Trail Phase I & II Multi-use Trail Project Construction Activities Began Today
Map of Work Zone Area 4: Within the Fuller Lodge grounds starting at the Romero Cabin and continuing north to Nectar Street. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Hasse Contracting Company Inc., under contract with Los Alamos County Public Works to construct the Urban Trail Phase I & II Multi-use Trail Project, started work today in a fourth work zone in the downtown Los Alamos area between the Romero Cabin and Nectar Street.
The fourth work zone area impacted is:
- Work Zone Area 4: Within the Fuller Lodge grounds starting at the Romero Cabin and continuing north to Nectar Street – In this area there
Daily Postcard: Barn On Edge Of Snowy Valle Grande
Daily Postcard: The old barn Monday on the edge of a snowy Valle Grande. Courtesy/NPS Read More
Scam Alert: Los Alamos Community Services Department Nor Golf Course Working With Company On Scorecard App
COUNTY News:
It has come to the attention of the Los Alamos Community Services Department (CSD) and Golf Course staff that false information has been circulating regarding CSD and the Golf Course working with an unnamed company to create a scorecard app to replace the current paper ones.
The Los Alamos Golf Course and CSD are not working with any company to digitize scorecards.
The unnamed company has reportedly contacted local businesses seeking sponsorships to display on the app. If contacted and asked for sponsorships or funding from any source claiming to be working with CSD, local businesses Read More
SFNF: Pile Burning Planned In Española Ranger District
Scene of Mesa Verde pile burns in Jemez Ranger District. Courtesy/SFNF
Scene of Mesa Verde pile burns in Jemez Ranger District. Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
Santa Fe—Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) fire managers are tentatively planning to begin ignitions as early as this week on pile burn projects located near Hyde Park Road in the Española Ranger District.
The Hyde Park unit is 642 acres of debris left after fuel reduction projects that involve thinning or cutting of trees in the forest. The decision to proceed with each pile burn depends on multiple factors including persistent snowpack, air Read More
Early Morning View From Magic Carpet At Pajarito Mountain
View early this morning from Magic Carpet at Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. Courtesy/Web cam Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: Jan. 21, 2024
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
The annual Eagle Nest Lake Fishing Contest will be held Saturday, Jan. 27 at Eagle Nest Lake State Park. Prizes will be awarded in three categories (trout/salmon, yellow perch, northern pike) for the longest fish. Entry fees are $10 for each category. For more information, visit the Friends of Eagle Nest Lake and Cimarron Canyon State Parks website or their Facebook page.
Minimal stocking of rainbow trout took place last week, with only a handful of locations north of Interstate 40 receiving fish. The State Game and Fish Department’s Rock Read More