Recreation

Posts From The Road: 2023 Year In Review

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Morning Flight: We were greeted by some beautiful New Mexico sunrises during our days at Bosque del Apache in January 2023. The noisy cackling of the geese becomes louder as flight time nears during the morning flight out of the refuge. While the birds leave in mass, they seem to do so in an orderly and organized manor. Seen is one group lifting off as the next group of geese prepares for flight. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

San Antonio Riverwalk: The San Antonio Riverwalk in downtown San Antonio, Texas is the crown jewel of the city. Shown is the river lined with limestone rock and a walkway Read More

Update On Los Alamos Canyon Reservoir And Road

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COUNTY News:

A repair project that necessitated closure of the Los Alamos Canyon Reservoir and the road leading to it has been paused until the spring, opening up access for hikers once again.

The project involves rehabilitation of the damaged stream channel. It is a collaboration among the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU), Keystone Restorative Ecology and Natural Channel Design. The first phase focused on the fortification and restoration of the road and removal of the large quantity of sediments in the reservoir.

Much of the road fortification work completed in the fall involved Read More

Weekly Fishing Report: Dec. 21, 2023

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post

There have been many reports by anglers of dead trout in the quality water of the San Juan River below Navajo Dam. Most of the trout have been bigger-than-average in size.

The San Juan is quite possibly the best-known fishing location in the state. It attracts anglers from across the country. If there are problems developing on the San Juan they need to be addressed. Streamflows here have been well-below normal all year. The water has recently been heavily-stocked with fingerling rainbow trout.

There was little stocking activity last week, Read More

USACE: $5 Day Use Fee Begins Jan. 1 At Abiquiu Lake

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Abiquiu Lake will implement a $5 day use fee beginning Jan. 1, 2024. Abiquiu Lake is a reservoir in Rio Arriba County, impounded by the earth-filled Abiquiu Dam, 1,800 feet long and 340 feet high, completed in 1963 and raised in 1986. Source: Wikipedia. Courtesy photo

USACE News:

ABIQUIU — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District (USACE) will begin charging a $5 fee for general day use beginning Jan. 1, 2024.

The fee was determined by USACE after conducting a fee comparability study that looks at fees required by other federal and non-federal recreation sites within 60 miles of Abiquiu Read More

Urban Trail Phase I & II Multi-Use Project Paused Until Jan. 2

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Public Works Division is under contract with Hasse Contracting Company Inc. to construct the Urban Trail Phase I & II Multi-use Trail Project. Due to last week’s snow event and forecasted inclement weather the decision has been made to pause construction activities until Jan. 2, 2024.

Traffic Impact:

During this pause, sidewalk closures within the Fuller Lodge Grounds are in effect and pedestrian detour signage has been placed. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to use caution around construction activities and avoid entering the work zone.

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Pajarito Pickleball Club Members Kristine Coblentz And Dennis Wilhoit Share Sport With Rotarians

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Local pickleball enthusiasts Dennis Wilhoit and Kristine Coblentz spoke about the sport and its popularity in Los Alamos during a recent Rotary Club meeting in Graves Hall at the United Church. Photo by Linda Hull

By LINDA HULL
Rotary Club of Los Alamos

“Come play with us!” encouraged Dennis Wilhoit and Kristine Coblenz, local pickleball players, when they spoke recently to members of the Rotary Club of Los Alamos.

We will soon enter the New Year with aspirations to curb temptations and resolutions to lead healthier lives. To help reach those 2024 goals, Wilhoit and Coblentz advocate pickleball, Read More

Santa Fe Snowshoe Classic In-Person & Virtual In 2024

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Scene from the start of a previous Santa Fe Snowshoe Classic. Courtesy/SFSC

SFSC News:

The annual Santa Fe Snowshoe Classic (SFSC) is back. Register at runsignup.com to receive great swag, win prizes and support Santa Fe Search and Rescue.

The registration fee is $35 for the in-person event and $40 for the virtual event.

Proceeds will go to Santa Fe Search and Rescue. In addition to volunteering at the Snowshoe Classic, Santa Fe Search and Rescue provides trained teams to participate in wilderness searches for people who are missing, injured or lost. 

In Person:

Gather at the Big Tesuque Campground Read More

Players Share Dedication To Hockey At Los Alamos Rink

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A great example of hockey player dedication as Los Alamos Hilltoppers and New Mexico Ice Wolves spent time clearing snow from the Los Alamos County Ice Rick Dec. 15 so they could play a scrimmage together. Courtesy/Melissa Metcalf 

Scene of Los Alamos Hilltoppers and New Mexico Ice Wolves demonstrating their dedication as they cleared snow from the Los Alamos Ice Rink Dec. 15 so they could play a scrimmage together. Courtesy/Melissa Metcalf 

Scene of Los Alamos Hilltoppers and New Mexico Ice Wolves demonstrating their dedication as they cleared snow from the Los Alamos Ice Rink Dec. 15 so they Read More

Daily Postcard: Wave Of Fog Descends Over Valle Grande

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Daily Postcard: A wave of fog descends from the south rim of Valles Caldera on Tuesday into Valle Grande. In the center of the valley is the small, forested dome Cerro la Jara. After the cataclysmic eruption that formed Valles Caldera 1.2-million years ago, several smaller eruptions occurred within its footprint over time. During these smaller eruptions, lava oozed up into rounded piles on the caldera floor, creating lava domes like Cerro la Jara. The name ‘Valles Caldera; was inspired by this unusual landscape of sweeping grassland valleys, or valles in Spanish, surrounded by forested volcanic Read More