Recreation

Celebrate 34th Annual National Trails Day® With American Hiking Society June 6

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AHS News:

Saturday, June 6, 2026, American Hiking Society invites hundreds of thousands across the nation to step onto the trails for the 34th annual National Trails Day®.

This annual event unites hikers, cyclists, paddlers, equestrians, trail organizations, public land agencies, nonprofits, and businesses, all with a shared mission: to keep any trail, anywhere better than you found it. The Nation’s 250th Celebration and American Hiking’s 50th Anniversary makes 2026 the best year yet to take part in National Trails Day® by hosting or attending an event and sharing about NTD across social Read More

Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: March 26, 2026

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BRIDGE News:

Ann-Marie Graves and Mary Courtright were Monday winners in flight A. Neill Goltz and Harry Dewey were high in Flight B. 

On Wednesday, Steve Kemic and Jennifer Young were 1st in Flight A, while Bobby Haynes and Norm Worth were 1st in Flight B.

Here is another very competitive hand.  Both sides should be in the auction.  It pays to be bold, especially with the E/W hands.

Board 6 from the March 26 game:  East is the dealer and E/W are vulnerable.

After East passes, South may well open 1♥.  West will overcall 2♦, and North will raise to 2♥.   East should now bid 2♠, which will end the auction unless Read More

Weekly Fishing Report: March 30, 2026 

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post 

The State Game and Fish Department was stocking trout all across the state last week. The Winter Stocking Program in Southern New Mexico is still being done and more locations in Northern New Mexico are being stocked now.  The Winter Stocking will end in March. 

The Department stocked a total of 33,520 rainbow trout weighing 14,054 pounds.  

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 is reflected in streamflow Read More

Horse Play Day Set For Wednesday April 1 At Brewer Field

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Gymkhana (Horse Play Day) is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, at Brewer Field. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County has announced Gymkhana (Horse Play Day), events that often emphasize children’s participation, and in most of the western United States, the phrase means “games on horseback”. The local Gymkhana is 5-9 p.m., Wednesday, April 1 at Brewer Field.

The event includes timed speed events such as barrel racing, keyhole race, flag race, pole bending, and on or off-horse roping.

For Gymkhana purposes, the exhibitor’s age as of Jan. 1, 2026, will be maintained throughout the year. Horses Read More

Four Stops, One Iconic Road: Route 66 Exhibit Brings History To Life In New Mexico Starting April 25

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ROUTE 66 News:

ALBUQUERQUE — In celebration of both the 100th anniversary of Route 66 and America’s 250th birthday, the “Route 66 Centennial Traveling Exhibit” (“Exhibit”) will bring the history, stories and images of the Mother Road to life across New Mexico.

The free Exhibit features nearly two dozen large-scale interpretive panels, audiovisual mini-documentaries, and educational components highlighting the diverse stories of New Mexicans connected by Route 66.

The Exhibit includes four stops in the state:

  • Grants, April 25-27;
  • Albuquerque, May 6-7;
  • Gallup, May 9-Dec. 31; and special
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The Benedictine Monastery Lake Reopens For Fishing

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A view of the Benedictine Monastery Lake near the village of Pecos. Courtesy photo

New Mexico Department of Wildlife News:

PECOS — The Benedictine Monastery Lake, near the village of Pecos, has been freshly stocked with trout and has reopened for fishing. Monastery Lake is part of the New Mexico Department of Wildlife’s Open Gate Program. Visit the Department’s website for more information about this property here. 

If you are planning a fishing trip this spring, the Department has several tools available to help you. The Weekly Fishing Report provides up-to-date information on fishing conditions Read More

Roads Reopen On Jemez And Cuba Ranger Districts

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The Gilman Tunnels in Jemez Springs off State Forest Road 376. Courtesy/SFNF

The Cuba Ranger Station. Courtesy/SFNF

SFNF News:

SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest’s (SFNF) Jemez and Cuba Ranger Districts announce that some roads will reopen to public motorized access Friday, March 27, following their annual seasonal closure.

Roads reopening Friday on the Jemez Ranger District:

  • FSR 10
  • FSR 144
  • FSR 266
  • FSR 289
  • FSR 280
  • FSR 314
  • FSR 376 from Highway 126 to Gilman (FSR 376 North to San Antonio Hot Springs will remain closed)
  • FSR 378
  • FSR 534

Road reopening Friday on the Cuba Ranger District:

  • FSR 70
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State Promotes Safe Boating As Recreation Season Nears

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Marine Ranger at Elephant Butte Lake State Park during annual balloon regatta. Courtesy/EMNRD

EMNRD News:

SANTA FE — As spring approaches and New Mexicans begin planning time on the water, New Mexico State Parks is encouraging boaters to take advantage of free boating safety courses offered statewide.  

Boating is one of the most popular outdoor activities in New Mexico. From paddling across quiet coves to waterskiing, tubing and operating personal watercraft, the state’s lakes provide opportunities for recreation, relaxation and adventure.  

But safe boating requires preparation.  Read More

Future Outlook For CDT Southern Terminus

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CDTC News:

SANTA FE — Deep in the Chihuahuan Desert of southern New Mexico, previously quiet places are receiving new attention. Namely, access to the southern terminus of Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDT) in southern New Mexico has undergone numerous changes during the past year, resulting in new infrastructure and requiring additional planning for some travelers. 

Last summer, management of lands encompassing the CDT southern terminus monument was transferred from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to the U.S. Army at Fort Huachuca with the creation of the New Mexico National Read More

New Mexico State Fairgrounds District Board Approves First Phase Of Redevelopment

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — The State Fairgrounds District Board Monday voted 6-1 to approve the first phase of a redevelopment plan that will transform the central Albuquerque site into a walkable, mixed-use destination designed to improve public safety, create new jobs and generate economic activity.

The redevelopment initiative will reorganize and consolidate existing State Fairgrounds facilities to make room for new development, create a walkable mixed-use core and establish a modern stadium to anchor the project. The plan’s financing includes $92 million in bonding capacity and $114 Read More