Recreation

PSLA Launches Digital Hub For Area Outdoor & Trails

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From Places & Spaces Los Alamos:

Did you know that our area trail systems are managed by six different jurisdictions? Places & Spaces Los Alamos (PSLA) is proud to announce the launch of the Pajarito Trails Series (PTS) website – www.pajaritotrails.us, a first-of-its-kind digital portal designed to serve as the “front door” for all six of our area’s great trail systems.

While the Pajarito Plateau and Eastern Jemez Mountains boast hundreds of miles of trails managed by six different jurisdictions, navigating the outdoor events and activities has historically been a challenge for Read More

National Horseshoe Pitchers Association Brings 2026 U.S. Open To Albuquerque

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VISIT ABQ News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Albuquerque will host top horseshoe pitchers from across the country at the 2026 U.S. Open Horseshoe Tournament, set to take place at Mariposa Basin Park beginning today, April 10, through April 12. The national event is expected to bring 350 competitors, supporters and spectators from across the U.S. to Albuquerque and contribute $150,000 in estimated direct spend to the local economy.

Organized by the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association (NHPA) in partnership with the Albuquerque Sports Commission and the New Mexico Horseshoe Club, the tournament is Read More

Santa Fe National Forest And Spanish Land Grant Sign Historic Memorandum Of Understanding

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From left, Monica T. Rodriguez, Secretary of the San Joaquin del Rio de Chama Land Grant, Leonard Martinez, President of the San Joaquin del Rio de Chama Land Grant, Shaun Sanchez, Forest Supervisor, Santa Fe National Forest. Courtesy/SFNF

SFNF News:

SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest and the San Joaquín del Río de Chama Land Grant signed a first ever Memorandum of Understanding March 27, to advance both organizations’ goals of improved coordination, communication, and collaboration on land and natural resource management.    

“This is truly a momentous occasion,” said Santa Fe National Read More

Library To Host Open Chess Tournament At Fuller Lodge

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Chess players in competition. Courtesy photo

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos Public Library is excited to invite the public to join an open Chess Tournament from 10 a.m.–1 p.m., April 18, 2026, at Fuller Lodge. Also joining this tournament are members of the Santa Fe Chess Club and players of the Los Alamos Public Library’s weekly chess meetups.

This is the second chess tournament the Los Alamos Public Library is hosting in the last year. Previously, the tournament held inside Mesa Public Library was attended by a full house of players of all levels, including contenders who had never before competed Read More

Rojas Top Predictor In First Pace Race Of Season

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Courtesy photo

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ACRR News:

Aurea Rojas was the best predictor in the first pace race opening the 52nd season held on the Canyon Rim Trail.  She was 4 seconds off her predicted time. Other accurate predictors were:  Felix Candia recording a 6 second difference; 4-year-old Robin Bujack at 8 seconds off; Edith Acosta coming in at 27 seconds off; and tied at 29 seconds was Roxana Bujack who also was the first finisher in the 2-mile distance at 22:03 and Lynn Bjorklund the best 3-mile female finisher with a time of 24:16.

On the 1-mile course 7-year-old Ivana Velechovsky was the top finisher Read More

Update On Summer Operations At Pajarito Ski Hill

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PAJARITO News:

The Jemez Mountain Fire Protection Project is in full swing this summer—and the work happening on our mountain right now is the reason next winter is going to look very different around here.

New snowmaking infrastructure. More days on the hill. A Pajarito that’s built to last.

To keep crews safe and the project moving, we’re suspending all summer mountain operations.

  •  Lift served mountain biking is fully suspended
  •  Hiking is welcome — just stay clear of active construction and maintenance areas
  •  Lodge is closed and locked (no bathrooms on site — plan ahead) 
  •  Dogs on
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LAAC: 2026 Kite Festival To Take Flight April 25-26

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Scene from 2025 Los Alamos Arts Council Kite Festival. Photo by Tomás Redondo/ladailypost.com

Scene from 2025 Los Alamos Arts Council Kite Festival. Photo by Tomás Redondo/ladailypost.com

LAAC News:

The 30th Annual Los Alamos Kite Festival is just a little over a month away and the Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) is partnering with Century Bank Los Alamos as the title sponsor for this milestone anniversary.

“When we met with Century Bank representative, Koryn, in the fall to discuss our partnership for our first annual Pajarito Literary Festival this October, we had mentioned the shortfall Read More

Weekly Fishing Report: April 6, 2026 

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post 

The State Game and Fish Department has ended its Winter Trout Stocking Program. Locations in Southern New Mexico, including the Albuquerque area drainage ditches and Tingley Beach will no longer be stocked with rainbow trout. 

The Department stocked a total of 34,530 rainbow trout weighing 16,179 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 Read More

Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: March 30, 2026

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BRIDGE News:

Bob and Laurie Walker were Monday winners in flights A and B. 

John Ruminer and Earle Marie Hanson were tops in Flight A on Wednesday, while Allyn Pratt and Spook Kellum were high in Flight B.

Preemptive hands are among the most interesting when it comes to making bidding decisions. 

The following is a good example.

This is Board #5.  North is the dealer, and N/S are vulnerable.

Many Norths will open with 4♥.  Assuming that happens, East and South will pass, and all eyes are on the West hand!  Some will pass, and get a low score when North makes his/her contract.  If West decides to bid, what Read More

Posts From The Road: Jackrabbit Trading Post On Route 66

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HERE IT IS: The famous bright yellow sign with the black rabbit and the large red letters alerts travelers that they have arrived at the Jackrabbit Trading Post. This sign was used in the Pixar movie ‘CARS’ giving the trading post additional notoriety. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Trading Post: The Jackrabbit Trading Post is housed in an old railroad building. The train tracks are on the other side of the road, running parallel to Route 66. The face of the building is painted with various southwestern figures and designs, making it impossible to miss when driving by. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.co Read More