Recreation

Weekly Fishing Report: June 29, 2026 

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post 

The State Game and Fish Department stocked a total of 21,082 rainbow trout weighing 9,756 pounds. Most of the stocking will now be in Northern New Mexico. 

There was another stocking of Gila trout at Lake Roberts near Silver City. This time the fish came from the Department’s Glenwood Fish Hatchery. A total of 1,758 Gila trout have been stocked at Lake Roberts in June. 

The Fourth of July holiday is coming up this week; popular fishing destinations will be crowded. 

Normally, the Rio Grande would be swollen with spring runoff from Read More

Posts From The Road: Big Rocks Park In Glen Rose, Texas

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Rocks and River: A view of the Paluxy River seen from the rock field at the Big Rocks Park in Glen Rose, Tex. The water level is controlled by small levees or spillways seen in the center of the photo. The water level at the park is generally shallow, which allows for easy wading or relaxation on hot Texas days. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

View Through the Rocks: Two boulders at Big Rocks Park lean on each other above the rocky shore of the Paluxy River forming a window. A view through the window shows visitors enjoying time in the cool waters of the river on a sunny weekday afternoon. Photo by Read More

McCauley Springs Fire Update: Saturday Morning June 27

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An aerial view of the McCauley Springs Fire from a recon flight on June 25. Courtesy/2026.mccauleysprings@firenet.gov

USFS News:

  • A community meeting has been scheduled for 6 p.m., Sunday, June 28 at a location to be determined, please monitor the McCauley Springs Facebook and Inciweb for details.

The Southwest Area Incident Management Team is utilizing both Direct and Indirect Tactics on the McCauley Springs Fire burning in the Jemez Mountains.

Firefighters utilized direct extinguishment tactics, engaging the active flame front directly on the fire’s edge to stop spread.

In addition, Read More

Santa Fe National Forest Issues Temporary Area Closure For McCauley Springs Fire In The Jemez

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest has issued a temporary closure order for portions of the Jemez Ranger District due to the ongoing McCauley Springs Wildfire. The closure, effective through 8 a.m. July 11, is intended to protect public health and safety during firefighting operations.

Under Order Number 03-10-03-26-07, entry into the fire area, as well as use of roads and trails within the closure zone, is prohibited. The closure encompasses specific sections of the Jemez Ranger District as detailed in the official order and map.

Exemptions apply to individuals with a Forest Read More

Leasburg Dam State Park Gets $2.9 Million In Upgrades 

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New Road in Radium Springs, NM leads to Leasburg Dam State Park’s entrance. Courtesy/EMNRD

EMNRD News:

RADIUM SPRINGS — A $2.9 million capital improvement project is creating safer roads, a modernized wastewater system and long-term protection for the landscape and water at Leasburg Dam State Park in the Mesilla Valley. 

These upgrades are part of an ongoing capital improvement campaign that has invested more than $200 million in facility and infrastructure upgrades at various New Mexico State Parks since 2021.   

“For Radium Springs and the surrounding area, Leasburg Dam State Park Read More

National Park Service’s Pueblo Parks Group Implements Stage II Fire Restrictions For Bandelier, Fort Union, Pecos National Historical Park, Valles Caldera

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National Park Service News:

Los Alamos, Watrous, Pecos, Jemez Springs – Due to the increased risk of wildfire in the region, the Pueblo Parks Group, which includes Bandelier National Monument, Fort Union National Monument, Pecos National Historical Park, and Valles Caldera National Preserve, will enter Stage II fire restrictions effective 8:00 am tomorrow, June 25, 2026.

These restrictions are necessary to help land management agencies reduce fire risk and prevent wildfires.

Under Stage II restrictions:

  • All fires are prohibited, including campfires, charcoal grills, and coal and
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Vista Linda Campground Moves To Reservation Only System

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Vista Linda campground in Jemez Ranger District. Courtesy/SFNF

SFNF News:

SANTA FE — The Jemez Ranger District will transition Vista Linda Campground from a first come, first served campground to a reservation only campground beginning June 30, 2026. The change is intended to improve visitor access and trip planning by allowing campers to reserve sites in advance.

The Forest Service is adapting management practices to better meet visitor expectations and improve campground operations. Transitioning Vista Linda Campground to a reservation-based system will help provide a more predictable Read More

Wilmot Is Best Predictor In Weekly Pace Race June 23

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Scene from the weekly pace race held Tuesday on the Burnt Mesa Trail. Courtesy/ACRR

Scene from the weekly pace race held Tuesday on the Burnt Mesa Trail. Courtesy/ACRR

ACRR News:

Zeke Wilmot was the top predictor in the Atomic City Road Runners (ACRR) weekly pace race held Tuesday on the Burnt Mesa Trail in Bandelier National Monument. He was 2 seconds off his predicted time. 

Other accurate predictors were: 

  • James Zola with a 3 second differential
  • Aurea Rojas recording a 8 second difference
  • Eric Davis was 9 seconds off as well as the first-place finisher in the 2-mile distance at 21:06
  • Edith Acosta
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YMCA To Host July 4th Firecracker 5K Family Fun Run, Community Parade, Announces Road Closures

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YMCA News:

The Family YMCA will host its annual Firecracker 5K Family Fun Run and Community Parade on Saturday, July 4. Temporary road closures and traffic control measures will be in place to ensure the safety of participants and spectators.

Canyon Road will be closed from approximately 8-10 a.m., from 15th Street to Central Avenue and continuing to the Los Alamos High School parking lot to Diamond Drive, for the Firecracker 5K Family Fun Run.

Traffic control will also be in place on:

  • 15th Street from Iris Street to Canyon Road; and
  • Canyon Road from Central Avenue to Los Alamos High School.

Following Read More

Firefighters Contain Human Caused Wildfire At Clearcreek Campgrounds On Cuba Ranger District

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Forest Service News:

          • Firefighters have contained the fire using a full suppression strategy

The Divide Fire was detected on Sunday, June 21 on the Cuba Ranger District off N.M. 126 at the Clear Creek Campgrounds.

Fire is human caused. Fire was burning in willows and an adjacent log near the creek. Firefighters were able to contain the fire at 0.1 acres Sunday evening. Firefighters will continue to monitor the fire and extinguish any heat in order to ensure the fire is dead-out.

Fire information is available on the Santa Fe National Forest website, Inciweb, NM Fire Information, and social media Read More