Recreation

SFNF To Conduct Golondrino, Rincon Prescribed Fires

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Map of Golondrino burn vicinity. Courtesy/SFNF

Map of Rincon burn vicinity. Courtesy/SFNF

SFNF News:

SANTA FE — Pending favorable weather and fuels conditions, fire managers are preparing to conduct the Golondrino and Rincon prescribed fires on the Santa Fe National Forest pending favorable weather and fuels conditions.

The 2,227-acre Golondrino prescribed fire is in the Cuba district east of the communities of Llaves and North of Gallina.

The 2,227-acre Rincon prescribed fire is on French Mesa, off Forest Road 8, on the Coyote Ranger District about seven miles north of the community of Read More

Santa Fe National Forest/Coyote Ranger District Continues To Monitor Status Of Black Feather Fire

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Black Feather Fire Map. Courtesy/SFNF

SFNF News:

SANTA FE — There was no heat detected within the fire perimeter of the Black Feather Fire, a 2,198-acre lightning-caused fire that started Aug. 5, 2023, as indicated by an IR flight taken on the evening of Sept. 17, 2023.

The Black Feather Fire footprint is approximately 9 miles south of Gallina on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF). It is near the Peñas Negras Trail in the San Pedro Parks Wilderness.

All closures for the Black Feather Fire were lifted Aug. 30, 2023 by the SFNF. Firefighters will continue to periodically check on the fire status until Read More

Los Alamos Mountaineers: Nordic Skiing Fever Sept. 26

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Ann Satsangi (head of the line) and her family at the Birkebeiner Nordic ski classic in the beautiful north woods of Wisconsin. Courtesy/Mountaineers

By BILL PRIEDHORSKY
Los Alamos Mountaineers

The Tuesday, Sept. 26 Los Alamos Mountaineers meeting will be in-person, with a hybrid adjunct. Ann Satsangi will speak about “A celebration of Nordic Skiing: The American Birkebeiner.”

The largest ski race in North America gathers more than 10,000 skiers each year to the beautiful north woods of Wisconsin. While the main focus is the marathon (50/55k) race, the entire week of events includes kids Read More

Los Alamos Golf Course Implements Fall & Winter Hours

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COUNTY News:

As of Monday, Sept. 25, operating hours at the Los Alamos County Golf Course will be modified for the fall and winter season.

Fall and winter hours will be as follows:

  • Sept. 25, 2023: all rentals must be returned to the Golf Shop before 6:30 p.m. 
  • Oct. 10, 2023: all rentals must be returned to the golf shop by 6 p.m. 
  • Nov. 6, 2023: the golf shop/golf course will be open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. All rentals are due back by 4:45 p.m.
  • Dec. 4, 2023, the golf shop will be open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. The golf course and practice range will be closed. This schedule
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Preparations Begin For Temporary Chiller Installation At Los Alamos County Ice Rink

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County has contracted with American Arena LLC to install a rented temporary chiller that will enable the ice rink to continue its regular skating season from November to February of next year.

A permanent solution for chiller replacement would not have met the schedule for the 2023-2024 ice skating season, thus the County developed an interim solution. American Arena LLC is a Minnesota based company that specializes in the design, engineering, and construction of mechanical systems for ice rinks.

The project was presented and approved by County Council Aug. 8, 2023 Read More

Millie Darlington Is Top Predictor In Weekly Pace Race

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Runners gather Tuesday for the ACRR weekly pace race held near North Mesa and Barranca Mesa. Courtesy/ACRR   

Runners take off in Tuesday’s Atomic City Road Runner’s pace race held near North Mesa and Barranca Mesa. Courtesy/ACRR

ACRR News:

Millie Darlington, 5, was the best predictor in the weekly pace race held by the tunnel near the traffic circle between North Mesa and Barranca Mesa with a 15 second differential off her predicted time. 

Other accurate predictors were: 

  • Tony Borek at 19 seconds off;
  • Mark Bjorklund with a 20 second difference;
  • David Kunsberg recording 24 seconds off; and
  • Ted
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Weekly Fishing Report: Sept. 19, 2023

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports And Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post

This past week saw some much-needed precipitation, especially after the dry summer we experienced in July and August.

Streamflows rose a little across the north, helping the smaller streams maintain adequate flows. Cooler temperatures should trigger a movement of trout from deeper into shallower water in the lakes. The smaller trout lakes and ponds should see more activity and fishing for wild brown trout in our streams and rivers should pick up soon. There has already been a dusting of snow atop Wheeler Peak, New Mexico’s tallest mountain. Read More

National Park Service Approves Valles Caldera National Preserve’s Front-Country Infrastructure Improvements

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Map of Valles Caldera’s front-country roads, trails and landmarks. Courtesy/NPS/M. Shelley

NPS News:

JEMEZ SPRINGS – The National Park Service (NPS) has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for Valles Caldera National Preserve’s upcoming Front-country Infrastructure Improvements Project. The park will now be able to make accessibility upgrades to existing facilities, increase access to the park’s cabin district, and install outdoor interpretation exhibits in the park’s front-country.

“By making much needed improvements to existing infrastructure at the park, we Read More

Scenes From 2023 UllrFest Saturday On Pajarito Mountain

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Scene from 2023 UllrFest, the annual ode to the coming winter, returned to Pajarito Mountain Ski Area Saturday. Festivities included  music by DK and the Affordables, Bike and Hike, Strava Downhill Race, New Mexico Craft Brewfest with brewers from Bathtub Row, Bear Creek, Boxing Bear, Canteen, Flix Brewhouse, Hidden Mountain, Palmer Brewery and Cider House, Red River, Second St., Steelbender and Tumbleroot Distillery and Brewery. Courtesy photo

DK and the Affordables entertained the crowd Saturday at UllrFest. Courtesy photo

Scene from 2023 UllrFest Saturday at Pajarito Mountain Ski Read More

Fall Fiesta Coming To Valles Caldera In October

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Valles Caldera National Preserve is hosting the Valles Caldera Fall Fiesta, Oct. 7-15, with daily themes about volcanoes, cultural history, ecology, wildlife, sustainability and astronomy. Courtesy/NPS

Valles Caldera National Preserve News:

JEMEZ SPRINGS — Oct. 7-15, Valles Caldera National Preserve is hosting the Valles Caldera Fall Fiesta—a time of specially themed ranger programs, family activities, cultural demonstrations and artwork, and educational booths celebrating the natural and cultural resources and values of the park.

Daily themes include volcanoes, cultural Read More