Recreation

New Mexico Parks To Host Polar Plunges & First Day Hikes

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Participants at Eagle Nest State Park’s 2024 Polar Plunge. Courtesy/FEN-CCSP

State Parks News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico State Parks invites residents and visitors to welcome the new year with two outdoor traditions:

  • Polar Plunges; and
  • First Day Hikes on New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, 2026.

Families, outdoor enthusiasts, and first-time adventurers are encouraged to step into 2026 with fresh air, scenic trails, and maybe a cold splash.

America’s State Parks First Day Hikes, have been celebrated across all U.S. state parks since 1992, encouraging people nationwide to begin the year with movement and Read More

Santa Fe National Forest Holiday District Office Hours And Dates For Annual Christmas Tree Sink Dec. 27-Jan. 16

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE — All Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) offices will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 25, and Thursday, Jan. 1, in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Please note that some district offices may have different hours during the holiday season. We recommend contacting us before purchasing a permit or pass.

Holiday District Office Schedule:

Jemez/Cuba Ranger District

  • The Cuba District Office will be closed Dec. 24-26.
  • The Jemez District Office will be closed Dec. 24-26. 

Española/Coyote Ranger District

  • The Española Ranger District Office is closed Monday and
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Water Line Break Causes Los Alamos County Ice Rink Closure

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Ice Rink is closed until further notice due to a broken water pipe, resulting in no water at the facility.

All programming and events are canceled during this closure.

Check back at ladailypost.com for updates.

Direct questions to Katherine Hudspeth at Katherine.hudspeth@losalamosnm.gov. Read More

NCRTD Blue Bus Launches Seasonal Service To Taos Ski Valley TSV Green Route 341, Runs Dec. 20–March 22

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NCRTD News:

TAOS — The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) Blue Bus will begin seasonal transit service between the Town of Taos and Taos Ski Valley on the TSV Green Route 341, operating Dec. 20 through March 22.

This seasonal service provides a convenient option for skiers, riders, employees, and visitors traveling between Taos and Taos Ski Valley during the winter season.

Not along the route or want to park and ride? Connect to the Blue Bus Park and Ride lot at NM- 150 & US-64 at the KTAOS Solar Center using the MyBlue Rideshare service for $1 per trip.

To download the app, visit RideTheBlueBus.com Read More

SFNF Extends Camping Area Closure At Headquarters Well

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) has extended a camping area closure order (03-10-06-25-17) for Headquarters Well in the Española Ranger District to prevent further resource damage caused by an increase in unauthorized long-term camping, vandalism, and trash dumping. While the closure order is in place the SFNF will conduct critical restoration and rehabilitation work to address resource damage and implement a long-term management plan for the area.

The order has been in place since June 21, 2024, and will extend through 8 a.m., Dec. 31, 2026, unless rescinded.

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Weekly Fishing Report: Dec. 15, 2025 

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post 

Small streams at higher elevations are starting to ice up. The Rio Pueblo, Santa Cruz River and Rio Costilla are already reporting icy conditions that prevent the measurement of streamflow. Lakes are starting to develop thin ice, but it will be awhile before the ice is thick enough for safe ice fishing. 

This time of year is good time to plan a strip to Southern New Mexico. The weather is warmer and a lot more comfortable than dealing with the hot temperatures of summer 

The weather forecast is for a warming trend with little precipitation. Read More

Posts From The Road: Ed Galloway Totem Pole Park

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Giant Totem Pole: The giant totem pole is the centerpiece of the Ed Galloway Totem Pole Park. The 90-foot-tall structure is a piece of art from the ground to the top. Two hundred works of art adorn the exterior walls and many are bas-relief or raised from the surface of the structure creating a three dimensional effect. The turtle at the base is a natural outcropping of sandstone rock, which Galloway carved into the shape of a turtle. The bold paint colors accentuate the artwork and make each image stand out. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly Of Los Alamos Read More

Latest Opening Day Update For Pajarito Mountain Ski Hill

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Scene of the lifts on Pajarito Mountain Ski Hill. Courtesy photo

From Pajarito Mountain Ski Hill:

We know you’ve been waiting for Dec. 12, and we’re just as eager as you to get those lifts spinning. If we could make winter happen today, we absolutely would. Nobody wants to see you back on our slopes more than we do.

Here’s where things stand: we had some snow recently, but not nearly enough to build the solid base we need. These warmer conditions mean we’re all waiting together for colder temperatures and substantial natural snowfall to kick off the season.

Our team is watching the weather nonstop, Read More

Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: Dec. 10, 2025 Results

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BRIDGE News:

Congratulations to Earle Marie Hanson, who just became a ruby life master, having accumulated more than 1,500 masterpoints!

Open winners on Monday were Joy Green and Jerry Morzinski. Flight B winners were Alan Wadlinger and Randy Baker.

Open winners on Wednesday were John Ruminer and Earle Marie Hanson.

High card points (HCP) aren’t everything, as the following deal illustrates.

Board 1:  North is the dealer and nobody is vulnerable.

After North and East pass, South opens with 1♠. West should bid 2♥, and North should find either a 2♠ bid or a 3♠ preemptive call. Over 2♠, a bold East Read More

County: Luminaria Skate Event Christmas Eve At Ice Rink

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Community invited to a Luminaria Skate Event, 5-7 p.m. Christmas Eve at the County Ice Rink. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County invites the community to start a holiday tradition with family and friends by spending Christmas Eve at the ice rink.

The Luminaria Skate Event is 5-7 p.m.Wednesday, Dec. 24 and includes quiet holiday music, luminarias, and holiday lights.

The admission cost is $6.50 per person for ages 6 and older and $2.50 per person for ages 5 and younger and includes skate rental, coffee and cocoa.

Direct question to the Los Alamos County Recreation Division at 505.662.4500, 

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