Recreation

Rare Groove-Billed Ani Sighted In Española Saturday

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Seen and photographed by many, a Groove-Billed Ani appeared this week in Española. Found year-round in south central Mexico, these birds fly to the Lower Rio Grande Valley near Brownsville in summer. So it is a small walkabout for one to follow the river into New Mexico. Photo by local wildlife photographer, Jonathan Dowell, Ph.D. Follow more of his work on Instagram @SnowyEgretPhotography. 

Groove-billed Ani, a tropical bird that was found yesterday in Española by Chris Chappell. It returned today and several birders from Los Alamos made the journey down the hill to see it. Photo by Michael
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Weekly Fishing Report: Oct. 13, 2025 

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By GEORGE MORSE 
Sports and Outdoors 
Los Alamos Daily Post 

Kokanee salmon snagging season is open at Navajo Lake, El Vado Lake and Eagle Nest Lake.  

Snagging season at Heron Lake begins Nov. 11 after the egg-taking operation. Possession of kokanee salmon at Heron Lake is prohibited from Oct. 1 until Nov. 11. 

All snagging seasons end Dec. 31 at all locations. 

In recent years, the best snagging success has been at Navajo Lake. 

Southern Colorado has experienced heavy rainfall and rivers are flooding. The San Juan in Colorado is flooding at Pagosa Springs. The Piedra, Pine and Animas Read More

Free Outdoor Recreation Gathering In Los Alamos: Build Connections, Grow Your Business

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LACNM News:

Los Alamos County and New Mexico EndeavOR, the state’s outdoor recreation business alliance, invite outdoor businesses and organizations to attend a free Outdoor Recreation Gathering from 2–6 p.m., Monday, Oct 27, at Fuller Lodge in Los Alamos.

This half-day event is designed to bring together local and regional outdoor professionals for an afternoon of connection, collaboration, and conversation, creating space to share ideas, form partnerships, and strengthen the outdoor economy across New Mexico.

Whether you’re a small business owner, nonprofit, start-up, or part Read More

 NMED Urges Visitors To Use Caution As Harmful Algae Detected In Quemado, Snow And Hopewell Lakes

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NMED News: 

CATRON AND RIO ARRIBA counties — The New Mexico Environment Department is warning visitors to use caution at Quemado Lake, Snow Lake, and Hopewell Lake due to the formation of harmful algae blooms.

Harmful algae blooms, or HABs, occur when certain types of algae grow excessively in water, posing potential health risks to people and animals. HABs can appear blue, bright green, brown or red and may resemble scum or floating grass clippings on the water’s surface. These blooms can produce toxins that are harmful to humans and animals.

NMED is urging visitors to take the following precautions: Read More

Scenes From Ribbon Cutting For Leisure Lagoon Art

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Las Cruces artist Amanda Jaffe, center, snips the ribbon Tuesday morning to officially celebrate the installation of her tile murals at the Leisure Lagoon at the Aquatic Center. Joining Jaffe from left, Los Alamos County Council Chair Theresa Cull, 4th from right, Los Alamos CSD Director Cory Stryon, far right, and Councilor David Reagor, far left. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Las Cruces artist Amanda Jaffe, left, chats with Council Chair Theresa Cull during the ribbon cutting for Jaffe’s tile murals Tuesday at the Leisure Lagoon. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

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Purgatory Resort Named In Condé Nast Traveler 2025 Reader’s Choice Awards

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Courtesy/Purgatory Resort

PURGATORY News:

DURANGO — Condé Nast Traveler today announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards with Purgatory Resort recognized as the #23 Ski Resort in the USA.

Condé Nast Traveler received more than 757,000 survey responses from readers across the United States rating their travel experiences across the globe to offer a comprehensive look at the places they eagerly anticipate revisiting. The Readers’ Choice Awards, with their unparalleled legacy as the travel industry’s longest running and most prestigious accolades from Read More

Mark Your Calendar For Ski Swap At LAMS Oct. 18

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2019 LASRC Ski Swap. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

LASRC News:

The annual Los Alamos Ski Swap, hosted by the Los Alamos Ski Racing Club, will take place at the Los Alamos Middle School on Saturday, Oct. 18 with important times to note.

  • 8 a.m.–11 a.m.: Equipment for public resale drop off.
  • 1–4 p.m.: Public Sales open. Come and purchase your new or swapped gear.
  • 12–3 p.m.: Sunday, Oct 19: Pick-up for unsold equipment and pick up payment for sold equipment
  • Special pre-sale access time for those who sign up and volunteer for the swap. Contact Tim Brown tjbrown73@gmail.com to sign-up.

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DALA Thanks Community For Support

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By ALISON WATKINS 
DALA

The Board of Directors and Staff of Dance Arts Los Alamos (DALA) extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed their time and energy to make Sunday’s Pancake Breakfast a wonderful success.

We are especially grateful to the Los Alamos Sheriff’s Posse; the LAHS NJROTC students and their Commander, Matt Bohlen; our dedicated DALA parents and students who helped cook and serve; and, of course, all the DALA families and community members who joined us to enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast in support of the performing arts.

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Weekly Fishing Report: Oct. 6, 2025 

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post 

Kokanee salmon snagging season opened Oct. 1 at Navajo Lake, El Vado Lake and Eagle Nest Lake.

Snagging season at Heron Lake begins Nov. 11 after the egg-taking operation. Possession of kokanee salmon at Heron Lake is prohibited from Oct. 1 until Nov. 11.

All snagging seasons end Dec. 31 at all locations.

In recent years, the best snagging success has been at Navajo Lake.

The State Game and Fish Department stocked a total of 6,493 Rio Grande cutthroat trout Oct. 1 in six high-elevation lakes in the Pecos Wilderness

The streamflow in the Rio Read More

Posts From The Road: A Radio In Every Room

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Boots Court: Boots Court Motel sits near downtown Carthage, Mo. on Route 66 and Highway 71. Built in the 1930s and opening in 1939, the motel became a popular stopping point for travelers on both routes. The entrance was inviting with the outdoor chairs by the door for visitors to linger and stay awhile. Today, all rooms have been restored to their original settings and furnishings and the building has been remodeled from top to bottom. Although a little hard to see in the photo, the round disc sign hanging from the Boots Court sign promises a radio in every room, a luxury in 1939! The motel has carried Read More