Recreation

Daily Postcard: Frozen Fog Transforms Valles Caldera

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Daily Postcard: When supercooled fog meets freezing temperatures, ice can slowly build up on trees, rocks, and other surfaces, transforming the landscape into something magical. This enchanting phenomenon, known as rime ice, forms as tiny droplets of fog freeze on contact, often creating a delicate, sugar-coated appearance like this scene on Jan. 26, 2026 at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Photo by Andrew Gordon/U.S. Dept. of the Interior Read More

PEEC: Discovering Wildlife In Winter Field Program Feb. 7

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Ann Hunkins identifying track. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites the community to step into the quiet beauty of winter and uncover the secrets written across the snow during Discovering Wildlife in Winter, a hands-on field program led by Certified Wildlife Tracker Ann Hunkins.

The program takes place 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Feb. 7.

Winter landscapes hold an entire world of clues: tracks, trails, patterns, and subtle signs that reveal how animals move, forage, rest, and survive. This immersive outing goes far beyond identifying footprints. Read More

Unsafe Ice Conditions Close Monastery Lake To Fishing

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NMDGF News:

PECOS — The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) announces that Monastery Lake has been closed to fishing until further notice due to unsafe ice conditions.

Ice fishing is not allowed at Monastery Lake. The lake, which is leased through the Department’s Open Gate program, is located at the Benedictine Monastery just north of Pecos. A layer of ice has formed on the lake, prompting the closure.

The closure will be lifted when there are sufficient open areas of water available to allow fishing from the bank.

Anglers can find good winter trout fishing in the Albuquerque area drains, Read More

Register For 2026 Los Alamos County Little League

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By KARMELA MARTINEZ
Los Alamos 

Imagine believing in something that brings people outdoors on beautiful days, gathers us in open parks instead of closed rooms, and reminds us to slow down and be present. A belief rooted in effort, patience, and humility. Where success isn’t guaranteed and failure is part of the journey, not something to fear. It’s a space where time matters less than participation, where what we give to the moment shapes the outcome. That kind of belief builds community, teaches resilience, and reminds us that showing up together is what truly matters.

That belief is exactly

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Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort Celebrates 73rd Year

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SIPAPU SKI News:

VADITO — Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort will celebrate its 73rd year with a big birthday present – the opening of Lift 3, a two-person chairlift that replaces a 47-year-old vintage surface lift.

Construction on the new lift began in June, and the resort is finally ready to unveil it to the public. The upgrade opens up easier access to popular beginner terrain higher up on the mountain. 

“I’m very proud of our team,” John Paul Bradley, General Manager of Sipapu said. “This project has taken a ton of grit from our team. I’m grateful to everyone who worked on this project, from the Read More

Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: Jan. 21, 2026

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BRIDGE News:

Several of our players performed well in the recent Albuquerque Regional tournament.

Top masterpoint winners were: Sam Borkowsky – 12.08, Beth Schaefer – 10.17, Jack  Stafurik – 8.60, Martin Cooper – 8.04, Neill Goltz – 7.04, Randy Baker – 6.76, Helen Butler – 5.64, Gina Doorn – 3.85, Bev Cooper – 2.89, Bobby Haynes – 1.40, Harry Dewey – 0.88 and Linda Lambert 0.88.

Jerry Morzinski and Sig Lodwig won both the Monday and Wednesday open games here. East/West must be very careful during the auction. East has Read More

Ice Fishing Season Opens At Eagle Nest Lake State Park

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Photo by Jordan Mitchell, Eagle Nest Lake State Park Superintendent

EMNRD News:

SANTA FE — Eagle Nest Lake State Park opened for ice fishing this week after recent cold temperatures thickened the ice to safe levels, but state officials are reminding anglers that venturing onto frozen water always carries risk.

“We once again welcome outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy the winter fishing season. However, we advise them to take precautions to ensure that their outings are safe,” said Toby Velásquez, director of New Mexico State Parks.

State Park officials recommend the following safety precautions: Read More

Kiwanis Club Hears Presentation On Valles Caldera

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Valles Caldera National Preserve Park Ranger Dr. Adam Dean speaks Jan. 20 at Kiwanis. Courtesy/Kiwanis

KIWANIS News:

Jan. 20, the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos was treated to an engaging and informative talk from Dr. Adam Dean, a Park Ranger at the Valles Caldera National Preserve. He gave an overview of the geologic, environmental, and human history of the area and discussed the formation of the Preserve and its programs.

Valles Caldera is a resurgent caldera resulting from a very large explosive volcano formed 1.2 million years ago and located between the Rio Grande Rift and the Jemez Lineament. Read More

 Weekly Fishing Report: Jan. 26, 2026 

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post 

The frigid temperatures this past weekend have gotten the ice-fishing season started. Eagle Nest Lake State Park will host its annual Ice-Fishing Derby Saturday, Jan. 31. Cash prizes will be awarded for the biggest rainbow trout, biggest northern pike and biggest yellow perch. 

Registration fees are typically $40 for all three categories. Prize amounts are dependent on the number of entries. The tournament begins at 6 a.m. There will be an early registration Friday, Jan. 30, and open registration the day of the tournament. 

Be sure Read More