Recreation

Posts From The Road: Painted Churches Of Texas

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High Hill Interior: A wide-angle view of the interior of St. Mary’s Catholic Church at High Hill reveals the incredible and detailed painting in the church. This church is listed in the National Registry of Historic Places and is the largest of the four churches that we visited near Schulenburg, Texas. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Dubina Interior: The Dubina Parish Church in the community of Dubina is painted with beautiful hues of blue. The church was founded by several Czech families in the 1850s. This church building was built in 1912 after the previous building was destroyed in a Read More

9th Annual Atomic City Winter Classic Adult Ice Hockey Tournament Friday Jan. 23 Through Sunday Jan. 25

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COUNTY News:

Desert Sol Inline & Hockey is hosting the 9th Annual Atomic City Winter Classic Adult Ice Hockey Tournament.

The tournament runs from 9 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23 through 10 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25 in the Los Alamos County Ice Rink.

This year’s tournament features three divisions of four teams each:

  •  Advanced;
  • Intermediate; and
  • Novice Divisions.
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Work To Continue On Camp May Road Jan. 20-22

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COUNTY News:

While Los Alamos County and contractor DUB-L-EE had planned to pause road and utility work on Camp May Road starting Friday, that plan is being revised to include a road closure from Tuesday through Thursday of next week, Jan. 20-22.

Work on the Jemez Mountain Fire Protection Project (JMFPP) began last April and with unseasonably warm temperatures, the winter pause that was originally scheduled for Dec. 1 hasn’t yet been necessary.

This project includes installation of waterlines and conduit for electric and fiber lines up to Pajarito Mountain.

On a related note, Pajarito Mountain’s Read More

Los Alamos County Council Discusses North Mesa Recreation Plan & MRA At Tuesday’s Work Session

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Rendering depicting the area included in the North Mesa Recreation Plan. Courtesy/LAC 

The main features included in the North Mesa Recreation Plan. Courtesy/LAC

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

There are big plans to enhance the recreation amenities on North Mesa; the big question is does Los Alamos County have the time and money to implement them.

During Tuesday’s work session, Los Alamos County Council heard from Sites Southwest consultants Bob Oberdofer and Karina Rodgers regarding the North Mesa Recreation Plan.

The council took no action but Chair Read More

Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: Jan. 7, 2026

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BRIDGE News:

Open winners on Monday were Cliff and Michelle Rudy. Flight B winners were Allyn Pratt and Gina Doorn.

Open winners on Wednesday were Cliff Rudy and Jerry Fleming. Flight B winners were Randy Baker and Neill Goltz.

This hand asks you, particularly as North, to think out of the box and question whether a slam is possible.  Can you develop a bidding scenario that might help?

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

After South and West pass, North will probably open with a strong 2♣ bid. There are some these days who might open with 2NT, despite the singleton, but the strength Read More

Weekly Fishing Report: Jan. 10, 2026 

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post 

The stocking of rainbow trout resumed this past week in Northern New Mexico. Catchable-size rainbow trout were stocked at many locations. Check in the fishing reports to see how many and when trout were stocked. If they were not stocked let week, the most recent stocking  will be included. There was some very cold weather over the weekend, Below-zero temperatures were recorded at some locations. This could help get the ice-fishing season going. Be sure to call ahead to check on ice conditions. 

Small streams at higher elevations are starting Read More

Posts From The Road: ‘Old Town Palestine’ In Texas

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Oxbow General Store: The Oxbow General Store is home to Oxbow Bakery. Pies and other pastries were the stars of the store, which also featured a selection of antique items. We learned that the Oxbow Bakery was named one of the best places in the state for pie by Texas Highway Magazine, a hidden gem by Texas Monthly Magazine, and was featured on the cover of Southern Living Magazine. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Hambones: Hambones Cajun Grill was a perfect stop for lunch the day we discovered Old Town in Palestine, Texas. The casual diner served some of the best seafood and fish, which we always Read More

It’s On! Pajarito Mountain Ski Area To Open MLK Weekend!

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Pajarito Mountain Ski Area to open Jan.17-19 for MLK Weekend. Courtesy/PMSA

Pajarito Mountain Ski Area News: 

Change of plans – and Pajarito Mountain Ski Area couldn’t be more excited! After watching the forecast and assessing conditions, they are thrilled to announce that Pajarito will be open Jan.17-19 for MLK Weekend.

Skiers and guests will be welcomed back with limited terrain on the Beginner area, featuring Lower Lumberyard and West Road. It’s the perfect setup for families, first-timers, and anyone ready to shake off the rust from this extended wait.

Ready to ski the little bird? Tickets Read More