Recreation

Wondering What To Do This Weekend? Ski At Pajarito!

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Pajarito Mountain Ski Area is open through Sunday with 20 trails ready to explore. Courtesy/Pajarito

PAJARITO News:

Looking for a local adventure? Pajarito Mountain Ski Area is open through Sunday with 20 trails ready to explore.

And here’s something sweet: every lift ticket comes with $10 in Bird Bucks—free daily resort credit to fuel up at the cafe or grab something from the store.

Jemez Mountain Fire Protection Project Update

In more good news, the Jemez Mountain Fire Protection Project hit a major milestone ahead of schedule. As of Jan. 29, Camp May Road and all trails accessible via Read More

County: Dinosaur & Grand Canyon Playlot Surveys Open

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Community Services Department (CSD), in partnership with Groundwork Studio, has completed the first listening sessions for both Dinosaur Park on Barranca Mesa and Grand Canyon Playground in White Rock.

The purpose of the listening sessions was to hear from the community as to what they would love about the parks, things to keep in mind throughout the project, and any ideas on what they would like to see.

The purpose of these projects is to design, develop construction documents, and provide construction administration services for the renovation of Dinosaur Read More

County To Host First Community Engagement Session For Bayo Canyon Trailhead Improvements

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County invites community members to participate in the first community engagement session for the Bayo Canyon Trailhead Improvement Project, an initiative focused on creating a safer, more accessible, and welcoming trailhead for users of all abilities.

The first in-person community engagement session is 5:30 p.m., Feb. 11 at Fuller Lodge. Community members are encouraged to attend to learn more about the project, review early concepts, and share input that will help guide the design process.

Besides in-person meetings, the County is offering other ways for the Read More

Council Makes Strides To Improve Recreational Amenities

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By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

Efforts to improve amenities for recreational enthusiasts in Los Alamos, from the athlete all the way to the pedestrian, are progressing.

During the Los Alamos County Council regular meeting, Jan. 27, council unanimously approved the North Mesa Recreation Master Plan as well as the installation of the High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) Signal on N.M. 4.

In the discussion of the North Mesa Recreation Master Plan, County Parks Superintendent Wendy Parker highlighted the fact that while the plan was up for approval, Read More

LAMS Alpha Hawks Team 7813 Wins Awards In Alamagordo

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Alpha Hawks Robotics Team 7813 members from left, Brody Trujillo, Addie Weisse-Bernstein, Nicholas Testa, Andrew Gilbertson, Julian Delorey, Eric Xu and Brandon Keller pose with their robot during the First Technical Challenge (FTC) New Mexico Qualifying event at Alamagordo High School on Jan. 17. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

The Alpha Hawks Robotics Team 7813, consisting of Los Alamos Middle School students, was on the winning alliance at the First Technical Challenge (FTC) New Mexico Qualifying event at Alamagordo High School on Jan. 17. To prepare for the event, the team built a robot to Read More

League Of American Bicyclists Renews Los Alamos County’s Bronze-Level Bicycle Friendly Community Designation

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COUNTY News:

The League of American Bicyclists honored the efforts of Los Alamos County to build better places for people to bike, renewing its Bronze-Level Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) designation on Jan. 29.

The award recognizes the County for its commitment to creating transportation and recreational resources that benefit its residents of all ages and abilities while encouraging healthier and more sustainable transportation choices. 

“Building better places to bike is a shared effort,” said Bill Nesper, executive director of the League of American Bicyclists. “The communities Read More

Aquatic Center’s Olympic Pool Re-Plastering Project Closure Scheduled For Feb. 22

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COUNTY News:

Since May 2025, Los Alamos County, in conjunction with contractor Lee-sure Pools, has been preparing for the Olympic Pool Re-plastering Project, and the time has finally come.

The Olympic Pool and Therapy Pool will close Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, in preparation for work to begin March 2. The pools will remain closed until construction is completed – anticipated in October 2026.

Starting Monday, Feb. 23, the Aquatic Center main entrance will be relocated to the south patio (near the stairs leading to Canyon Road), where customers can continue to receive services and admission Read More

Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: January 28, 2026

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BRIDGE News:

The Los Alamos Duplicate Bridge Club is hosting a rare team game on Wednesday, Feb. 4. It appears that at least 7 teams will be participating, including two from Santa Fe. Following the holiday break, attendance has been good.

Adam Wadlinger and Randy Baker were both open and flight B winners on Monday. Jerry Fleming and Neill Goltz were flight A winners on Wednesday.  Bev and Martin Cooper were high in flight B.

Board 19:  South is the dealer and E/W are vulnerable.

Here’s a very interesting hand with the West player in the spotlight.  South is the dealer and passes.  West has an Read More

County To Host Listening Session On Dinosaur Park Feb. 5

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County is planning improvements to the San Ildefonso (Dinosaur Park) playground and invites the community to share input.

The County will hold a listening session for the community at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 4, in Fuller Lodge.

There is also a Zoom option to learn about the project, review early design concepts, and help shape an accessible, inclusive, and welcoming play space.

Visit the County’s project page to learn more, here. Read More

Posts From The Road: Downtown Denver

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Morning View in Downtown Denver: A view of the morning light on a cold Sunday morning below beautiful blue skies. Downtown was bustling with football fans from Denver as well as many New England fans. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Simon & Garfunkel Music: The Simon & Garfunkel Story included two hours of the duo’s famous hits, along with projected images and a story narrative by the singers. In addition to music and visual production, the singers told the story of the origins and rise to fame of Simon & Garfunkel between each song. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Denver Read More