Recreation

Santa Fe National Forest Prescribed Fires: Pile Burns Tentatively Planned In Jemez And Española Ranger Districts

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A prescribed burn underway in 2022 in Pacheco Canyon. Courtesy/SFNF

SFNF News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) fire managers have scheduled potential prescribed pile burns in both the Jemez and Española ranger districts as early as this week.

Operations will involve pile burn projects intended to reduce hazardous fuels, enhance wildlife habitat, and improve forest health.

The decision to proceed with each pile burn will depend on multiple factors, including persistent snowpack, air quality, ventilation, and resource availability. Once ignited the pile burns are patrolled Read More

LAHS Girls Varsity Wrestling Team Places 7th Out Of 45 Teams In New Mexico’s Largest Tournament

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LAHS Girls Varsity Wrestling Team members pose proudly with their hard-fought medals after the ‘Conflict at Cleveland’ Wrestling Tournament Saturday. Natalie Crawford, left, took 5th place in the 165 division, Wendy Sheppard, center, took 2nd in the 138 division and Jade Blackhart took 1st place in the 145 division. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
LAHS Girls Varsity Wrestling Team members who advanced to the second day of ‘Conflict At Cleveland’ Tournament from left, Natalie Crawford, Olivia Van De Water, Wendy Sheppard, Jade Blackhart, Gala Nelson and Emmeline Weaver (not
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Posts From The Road: Gila Cliff Dwellings Nat’l. Monument

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Home Sweet Home: The interior of a cave at Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument shows the craftsmanship of the Mogollon Culture people who settled in the area around 1260. The interior of the caves was constructed with stones and masonry and some timbers. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Cliff Dwelling: The Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument consists of five natural caves which have all been equipped with rooms. A total of 40 rooms are scattered among the five caves. The Mogollon Culture people only lived at the Gila Cliff Dwellings for 25-30 years before moving on to an unknown location. Read More

LASG Gymnasts Participate In Winter Camp Ice Skate Trip

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Los Alamos School of Gymnastics (LASG) gymnasts from left, Kieran Eriksen, Brennan Apperson and Alden Kaufeld LASG gymnasts participate recently on the annual Winter Camp Ice Skate Trip. Courtesy/LASG 

LASG gymnasts from left, Hannah Meierbachtol, Lucy Meierbachtol, Emery Apperson and Isla Kaufeld participate recently on the annual  Winter Camp Ice Skate Trip. Courtesy/LASG
LASG gymnasts from left, Emery Apperson, Lucy Meierbactol, Nina Gyrya, Serenity Tao and Hannah Meierbachtol participate recently on the annual Winter Camp Ice Skate Trip. Courtesy/LASG
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Pajarito: Townsight+100% Terrain+Powder=Get Here Now!

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The Townsight lift will open on Saturday at Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. Courtesy/Pajarito

Pajarito Mountain News:

Pajarito Mountain has announced the Townsight lift will open this Saturday, Jan. 6. With more than a foot of snow projected in the next 10 days, Pajarito expects to open 100% of its terrain. Check the trail report for all the details.

Townsight accesses blue and green trails and can be reached via the Aspen lift on East Road. New this season, guests should note that while the Townsight lift is running, snowshoeing and uphill travel are prohibited. For more information on the opening, Read More

Purgatory To Host ‘First Tracks Brunch Experience’ Sunday

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Purgatory Resort picked up 3 inches of fresh snow overnight Wednesday. Courtesy/Purgatory Resort

Purgatory is hosting a new event Sunday that powder hounds won’t want to miss with the “First Tracks Brunch Experience”. Courtesy/Purgatory Resort

Purgatory Resort News:

Purgatory Resort picked up 3 inches of fresh snow overnight Wednesday, and it snowed continuously Thursday. More snow is in the forecast, with Sunday, Jan. 7 looking to be the best chance for a powder day.

Also on Sunday, Purgatory is hosting a new event that powder hounds won’t want to miss with the “First Tracks Brunch Experience Read More

Pajarito Mountain To Open Townsight Lift On Saturday

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Courtesy/Pajarito

Pajarito Mountain News:

Pajarito Mountain announced today that it is opening up the Townsight lift on Saturday, and with today’s storm, expects to open 100% of its terrain.

The Townsight lift has not run in many years. The lift accesses blue and green trails, and can be reached via the Aspen lift on East Road.

“I’m incredibly grateful to the hard work the Pajarito team has put into getting Townsight ready to go for this winter. This lift accesses some great terrain and it’s exciting to have it run, especially with all the powder on the way,” Pajarito General Manager Jasen Bellomy Read More

Personal Trainer Bridget Wolf Focuses On Women’s Fitness

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Bridget Wolf in her private exercise studio in Los Alamos. Wolf says her focus centers on women’s fitness; building core strength, enhancing balance, refining movement patterns, and improving overall body composition using techniques that include resistance and interval training. Courtesy/Wolf

By BRIDGET WOLF
Los Alamos

Years ago, while picking up my daughter from preschool, I found myself in an unprotected construction site. As I attempted to hop over a ditch, I suddenly tripped on an unseen line level. Like a door slamming shut, I fell fast onto the  hard packed dirt, leaving me momentarily Read More

Level Up Your Kid’s Skiing At Camp Bluebird On Pajarito

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Pajarito Mountain Ski Area News:

Don’t miss the opportunity to get your kid’s off and shredding this winter at Camp Bluebird, Pajarito’s multi-week, Saturday-only ski and snowboard camp for kids ages 7-12.

There’s still room for Session I, which starts this Saturday, and Session II, the February session.

To introduce and enhance your child’s ski skills in a fun environment, sign up for Camp Bluebird at Pajarito, a 4-session youth ski & snowboard school program: Register here.

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New Mexico In Top 10 States For Inbound Moves In 2023

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Data courtesy of United Van Lines Movers Study © 2024. Demographic data only available for 2014 through present. Courtesy/United Van Lines

STATE News:

  • Newcomers attracted by jobs, retirement, lifestyle, low cost of living.

For the second year in a row, New Mexico is one of the top ten states for inbound moves, with United Van Lines reporting more families are coming into the state for jobs, retirement, a better lifestyle, and a lower cost of living.

The 2023 United Van Lines National Movers Study shows the company reported 59.6% inbound moves to New Mexico, ranking New Mexico the ninth best Read More