Recreation

On The Job In Los Alamos: At The Aquatic Center

August 19, 2023 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

On the job in Los Alamos checking in swimmers Monday at the Aquatic Center are Recreational Customer Service Supervisor Elizabeth Duram, left, and Recreational Customer Service Associate Lilly Bueck. For hours of operation and other details about the Aquatic Center at 2760 Canyon Road, click here. Photo by Connor Hoch/ladailypost.com Read More

Mark Bjorklund Is Top Predictor In Weekly Pace Race

August 18, 2023 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Runners gather for Tuesday’s ACRR Pace Race held on the west end of the Canyon Rim Trail. Courtesy/ACRR

Runners take off at Tuesday’s ACRR Pace Race held on the west end of the Canyon Rim Trail. Courtesy/ACRR

ACRR News:

Mark Bjorklund was the best predictor in the weekly pace race held Tuesday on the west end of the Canyon Rim Trail with a 7 second differential off his predicted time.

Other accurate predictors were:

Tony Borek at 38 seconds off;
Gannon Parker with a 50 second difference;
Sean Thomas recording a 54 second differential; and
Roxana Candia and David Wilmot tied at 57 seconds off

More Scenes From 2023 Los Alamos County Rodeo

August 18, 2023 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Scene from the 2023 Los Alamos County Rodeo held Aug. 12-13 at Brewer Field. Photo by Rich Holmes

Scene from the 2023 Los Alamos County Rodeo held Aug. 12-13 at Brewer Field. Photo by Rich Holmes Scene Read More

Wildlife Law Violation Checkpoints Underway Statewide

August 18, 2023 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

NMGF News:

The Department of Game and Fish (NMGF) will conduct checkpoints throughout the state this hunting season to collect biological data and to detect wildlife law violations.

As a result, the public may encounter minor delays. Department officers may be assisted by other law enforcement agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, New Mexico State Police or county sheriff’s offices.

As a reminder, the 2023-2024 hunting and fishing season began April 1. All hunters and anglers are required to purchase a new license before hunting and fishing. Guides and outfitters Read More

Santa Fe National Forest Lifts Campfire Restrictions

August 17, 2023 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

SFNF News:

SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest will lift campfire and smoking restrictions effective 8 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, based on decreasing fire danger.

Fire managers continually evaluate conditions across the forest to determine when to implement or rescind fire restrictions. With the onset of the more traditional monsoonal weather pattern, fire danger has significantly decreased with the increased moisture, cloud cover, and higher humidity.

Light to moderate precipitation has occurred across the forest and there are no long-term drying trends in the forecast. The Read More

DFA Announces $40 Million For New Mexico Regional Recreation Centers And Quality Of Life Grant

August 16, 2023 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

DFA News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) announces the New Mexico Regional Recreation Centers and Quality of Life Grant. During the 2023 Legislative Session, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation appropriating $40 Million for projects statewide to plan, design, furnish, equip, and construct regional recreational projects that contribute to the quality of life for regional residents.

“This funding has the potential to make a positive impact on the well-being of residents by providing resources to establish or enhance recreational centers, Read More

Black Feather Fire Now 5 Percent Contained

August 15, 2023 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Scene from the Black Feather Fire burning approximately 9 miles south of Gallina on the Coyote Ranger District, on the San Pedro Parks Wilderness. FB image

Fire Information Update:

The Black Feather Fire, burning approximately 9 miles south of Gallina on the Coyote Ranger District, on the San Pedro Parks Wilderness, near the Peñas Negras Trail on the Santa Fe National Forest, remains at 2,198 acres consumed as of this morning with 5 percent contained. Lightning sparked this fire Aug. 5 and it is burning timber, brush and understory.

Highlights:

A community meeting on the Black Feather Fire will Read More

Scenes From 2023 Los Alamos County Rodeo – Part 2

August 15, 2023 by Submitted by Nate Limback

Scene from the 2023 Los Alamos County Rodeo held Aug. 12-13 at Brewer Field. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Scene from the 2023 Read More

Scenes From 2023 Los Alamos County Rodeo – Part 1

August 15, 2023 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Scene from the 2023 Los Alamos County Rodeo held Aug. 12-13 at Brewer Field. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Scene from the Read More

Reminder: Los Alamos Hilltopper 5K Race This Saturday!

August 15, 2023 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

LAPS News:

There’s still time to register for the Hilltopper 5K! The race starts at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19 at Canyon Rim Trail beginning at the west end of the Canyon Rim Trail in the Smith’s Marketplace parking lot.

The race will be an out and back course along the paved trail. The attached course map shows the route. A one mile run for kids is included and starts at 8 a.m. Packet pick-up will be between 3-7 p.m., Friday at the Aquatic Center, or beginning at 7 a.m. at the race location on Saturday.

The west portion of Canyon Rim Read More