Recreation

Weekly Fishing Report: Feb.19, 2026 

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post 

The warm winter weather has appears to have ended a brief ice-fishing season here in Northern New Mexico. Eagle Nest Lake was open for about a week, but deteriorating ice conditions led to its closure. Fenton Lake has yet to open for ice fishing, along with Lake Maloya and Lake Alice at Sugarite Canyon State Park have not opened for ice fishing.

There was very limited stocking activity in Northern New Mexico this past week. This week’s fishing report will be short.

Small streams at higher elevations are starting to ice up. The Rio Pueblo, Santa Read More

Hit The Slopes For Valentine’s Day—Pajarito Open Friday Through Monday With Snow In Forecast

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Courtesy/Pajarito 

PAJARITO News:

President’s Day weekend is here and we’re stretching it out — Pajarito is open Friday through Monday, so you’ve got four full days to get on the mountain. AND there’s snow in the forecast!

Skip the dinner reservations and treat your Valentine to something better: snow, groomer laps, and hot cocoa on the deck.

Whether you’re carving turns with your favorite person or sneaking in some solo runs, there’s no better way to spend the long weekend. Grab your tickets online for the best price—plus $10 in Bird Bucks to spend on Read More

New Mexico Outdoor Adventures 2026 Show Opens Feb. 13

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NMDW News:

Love to get out? Join the New Mexico Department of Wildlife for three days of activities for all ages, outdoor vendors and wildlife presentations at the 2026 Outdoor Adventures Show Friday, Feb. 13 through Sunday, Feb. 15 at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque! 

Kids can jump into hands-on nature exhibits, a wildlife scavenger hunt, an interactive OHV activity, beginner-friendly archery and wildlife education led by Department conservation officers eager to share their knowledge.

Come check out this year’s vendors, with booths featuring outdoor gear, kayaks, Read More

County Secures Lease For Piñon Pool

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COUNTY News:

Considering the impact on the swimming community during the Olympic Pool Re-plastering Project, Los Alamos County staff have been communicating with the local and regional pools to secure an alternative space during the closure of Olympic and Therapy Pools, Feb. 22, 2026, through October 2026.

The Los Alamos County Community Services Department is happy to announce that it has secured a lease for the Piñon Pool, located in White Rock.

The Piñon Pool Association previously ran Piñon Pool; however, they closed the facility in 2025 due to a lack of memberships. Los Alamos County Read More

Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: Feb. 2, 2026

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bridge cardsBRIDGE News:

The Feb. 4 team game was a great success. There were 7 teams in play, including two teams from Santa Fe. Local players Sig Lodwig, Jerry Morzinski, Jerry Fleming and Cliff Rudy were the overall winners. 

The two games on Feb. 9 and 11 are Sectional Tournament at Clubs (STaC) games. Martin Cooper and Jerry Fleming were overall winners on Feb. 2. Bob and Laurie Walker were high in flight B.

Here’s another competitive hand. Both sides should get into the auction. When the high cards are reasonably evenly divided between the two pairs, it makes for in interesting challenge!

Board 10 from the Read More

Kiwanis Hosts Little League President Joe Coulter

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Los Alamos Little League President Joe Coulter discusses the history, programs, challenges, and goals of the organization during the Feb. 3 Kiwanis Club meeting at Trinity on the Hill. Courtesy/Kiwanis

By BROOKE DAVIS
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos

Los Alamos Little League President Joe Coulter presented a talk on the history, programs, challenges, and goals of the organization to the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos during its Feb. 3 meeting at Trinity on the Hill.

The local Little League was founded in 1952 and is the oldest league in New Mexico. In 2016, the league merged with the White Rock Little League Read More

Weekly Fishing Report: Feb. 8, 2026 

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By GEORGE MORSE 
Sports and Outdoors 
Los Alamos Daily Post 

The frigid temperatures a week ago that got the ice-fishing season started gave way to warmer temperatures last week. Eagle Nest Lake State Park hosted its annual Ice-Fishing Derby Jan. 31, but the warmer temperatures have led to the lake being closed again to ice fishing. 

Cash prizes were awarded after the Derby for the biggest rainbow trout, biggest northern pike and biggest yellow perch. The results of the Fishing Derby are available. Check out the Friends of Eagle Nest Lake and Cimarron Canyon State Parks website this week (link Read More

Posts From The Road: Water Wonders Large And Small

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Colorado River: The setting sun illuminates the cliff formations of the Grand Mesa in Palisade, Colo., as the Colorado River twists and turns as it flows through the area. The last light of day creates a beautiful red color on the cliffs and reflects beautifully in the river. Palisade is known for its rich agriculture and fruit orchards, and more recently, vineyards. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

City Park: This pond sits in a city park in Childress, Texas. The park offers many activities for all ages and even has accommodations for five RVs with hookups. We love finding these parks as they Read More