Recreation

Posts From The Road: Filling Up On Route 66

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Dwight Texaco: Ambler’s Texaco in Dwight, Ill. was built in 1933 and was operated for over 30 years by Basil Ambler. It continued to operate as a gas station until 1999 when it was sold to Phillip Becker who used the facility for an auto repair shop. In 2002, Becker donated the property to the town of Dwight. The station was restored and is now a visitor center for the community. The design of the structure was intended to be inviting to travelers and included residential windows and flower boxes. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Soulsby Shell: The Soulsby Shell station was built in Mount Olive, Read More

Los Alamos Mountaineers To Host Holiday Potpourri

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Los Alamos Mountaineer Charlie Brown descending a canyon in Arches National Park. Courtesy/LA Mountaineers

By WILLIAM PRIEDHORSKY
Los Alamos Mountaineers

The Los Alamos Mountaineers will host their annual Potpourri at Fuller Lodge starting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 13.

The evening includes a potluck, conversation and camaraderie, and six talks about adventures around North America. This is by far the most popular Mountaineers meeting of the year. Although a members-only event, members who renew or join on the spot are welcome.

The lineup of 10-minute talks includes:

  • Jean Dewart:
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County: Urban Trail Phase I & II Multi-Use Trail Project Construction Activities Begin Week Of Dec. 11

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Public Works Department is under contract with Hasse Contracting Company Inc. to construct the Urban Trail Phase I & II Multi-use Trail Project.

During the week of Dec. 11, Hasse Contracting will begin construction activities within the Fuller Lodge Grounds adjacent to Central Avenue.

Hours of Construction:

Hasse Contracting Company Inc. will generally be working 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Weekend work may be conducted occasionally if construction activities are impacted by weather.

Traffic Impact:

During these activities there will Read More

Cornell Lab Of Ornithology: Enjoying Birds Year-Round

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A sweet Mountain Chickadee. Courtesy/©Hannah Criswell/Macaulay Library

From Cornell Lab of Ornithology:

Even when the weather turns cooler, it’s always a great time to enjoy and support birds.

Here are a few fun resources from the Cornell Lab to explore this winter:

  • From fruit-eating birds in Panama, to nesting albatross, there is always something exciting to see on the Cornell Lab Bird Cams. Pop over to the live streamed cams and enjoy a virtual window into the natural world any time of year.
  • In winter, cavity-nesting birds roost in hollows and nest boxes to stay safe and warm as they rest. Hosting
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Pajarito To Kick Off Ski Season A Week Early!

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Pajarito Mountain Ski Area News:

Pajarito Mountain in Los Alamos will open Friday, Dec. 15 – a week earlier than anticipated.

“We’ve dedicated considerable effort to enhancing Pajarito Mountain throughout the summer and fall. We are thrilled that our efforts plus Mother Nature are allowing us to open a week earlier than our scheduled opening date of Dec. 22,” new Pajarito General Manager Jasen Bellomy said. “I’d like to personally thank our small, but mighty, team of snowmakers, groomers, and maintenance team who have been working tirelessly to not only get the trails ready but have made the Read More

Weekly Fishing Report: Dec. 6, 2023

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports And Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post

There is an “El Nino” effect forecast this winter. Named for a ocean current that brings warmer ware to Eastrn Pacific Ocean and the coast of South America, it is supposed to bring more rain and snow to the Southwestern United States

So far, so good as far as precipitation goes. Our Northern mountains have been blanketed with beautiful white snow by several storms. 

Fishing conditions are changing. The smaller tributaries of the larger rivers are starting to freeze over as are many of the small, high-elevation lakes. The larger lakes will Read More

Monastery Lake Closed Due To Unsafe Ice Conditions

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NMG&F News:

SANTA FE – Monastery Lake, near Pecos, has been closed to fishing until further notice due to unsafe ice conditions.

Ice fishing is not allowed at the Benedictine Monastery lake that is leased through the Department’s Open Gate program. A layer of ice has formed on the lake, prompting the closure.

The lake will reopen when there are sufficient open areas of water available to allow fishing from the bank.

Anglers can find good winter trout fishing in the Albuquerque area drains, at Tingley Beach and at other fishing waters throughout the state.

For more information, visit trout Read More

Rotary Club Hosts New Mexico Peakbagger Phil Robinson

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New Mexico Peakbagger Phil Robinson dscusses his experiences climbing mountain peaks around the state during a recent meeting of the Rotary Club of Los Alamos in the community room at Cottonwood on the Greens. Photo by Linda Hull

By LINDA HULL
Rotary Club of Los Alamos

Phil Robinson, a retired science teacher from the Albuquerque Public Schools, lives on the east side of the Sandia Mountains, but it would seem he is rarely home. Robinson, who was born and raised in New Mexico, has set out to hike all of the state’s highest mountain peaks. In hiking vernacular, he is a peakbagger.

Over the last 16 years, Read More

Update: Bandelier To Remain Closed Today Dec. 1 

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Tyuonyi Pueblo in the snow at Bandelier National Monument. Courtesy/BNM

Bandelier News:

Bandelier National Monument will remain closed today, Dec. due to residual snowfall.

This replaces an announcement earlier this morning that the park would open at noon today.

Bandelier is now expected to reopen Saturday, Dec. 2. Read More