Recreation

New Mexico Department Of Game And Fish Conducting Wildlife Law Violation Checkpoints For Hunting, Fishing Seasons

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NMGF News:

SANTA FE — The Department of Game and Fish (NMGF) is conducting checkpoints throughout the state this hunting season to collect biological data and to detect wildlife law violations. 

As a result, the public may encounter minor delays. Department officers may be assisted by other law enforcement agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, New Mexico State Police or county sheriff’s offices.

Citizens are encouraged to report any wildlife crime or suspected crime they may observe while enjoying New Mexico’s great outdoors. To report a wildlife Read More

County Scam Alert: Fake Charity Golf Tournament Solicitations Targeting Local Area Businesses

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COUNTY News:

Local golf professionals are warning businesses to be cautious of a scam involving fake charity golf tournaments.

A woman identifying herself as “Nayda” with Digital Fairways App has been contacting businesses, claiming to be organizing tournaments at courses such as Los Alamos Golf Course, Towa, Black Mesa, Santa Fe Country Club, and others, and seeking donations.

The most recent phone number used is (480) 576-6076, though it may vary.

The scammer is reportedly very convincing, often using real names of golf pros and course staff, along with fake tournament details to appear Read More

Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: Aug. 6, 2025 

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BRIDGE News:

Perhaps you’ve seen the old card game “Bridge“ mentioned in a book or seen it being played on the Orient Express in an old Agatha Christie black-and-white movie. Maybe you’ve even tried to play it in the remote past with Mom and Dad (or even more likely Grandma and Grandpa) around the kitchen table. Well, it hasn’t quite gone the way of the typewriter or film cameras, yet – and, in fact, it has a substantial Free-on-the-Internet presence. LEARN TO PLAY BRIDGE!  

That being said, it is a game that needs new and younger Face-to-Face players and, here in Los Alamos the local club is ready Read More

$100,000+ Purse Propels 2025 New Mexico Open Into Top 10 PGA Section Tournaments In U.S.

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TMGR News:

ELEPHANT BUTTE — With a record-breaking purse of at least $100,000, the 2025 Turtleback Mountain Golf & Resort (TMGR) New Mexico Open has officially earned its place among the Top 10 PGA Section tournaments in the United States based on total purse.

The championship, to be held Sept. 15-17, 2025, will feature an elite field of 155 PGA of America Golf Professionals, touring professionals including two-time PGA Tour winner Matt Every, Korn Ferry Tour professional AJ Crouch, and NCAA individual champion Todd Demsey, and amateur golfers from around the region.

This year’s tournament Read More

Borek, Harms Have Perfect Predictions In Aug. 5 Pace Race

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Scene from the Aug. 6 Atomic City Road Runners Pace Race at East Park. Courtesy/ACRR

Scene from the Aug. 6 Atomic City Road Runners Pace Race at East Park. Courtesy/ACRR

ACRR News:

Tony Borek and Madeline Harms had perfect predictions in the Atomic City Road Runners weekly pace race held at East Park with times of 30:00 and 29:00 minutes, respectively.

Other accurate predictors:

  • Eric Anderson with a 13 second differential as well as the top finisher in the 3-mile distance at 20:17; David Kunsberg at 27 seconds off;
  • Eric Davis recording a 36-second difference; and
  • Max Davis, 3, at 39 seconds off and
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Guns Vs. Hoses To ‘Battle’ For Special Olympics Aug. 22

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LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) and Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) will be playing a softball game at 6 p.m., Friday, Aug. 22, on Lovato Field at Overlook Park in White Rock.

This “Guns” (LAPD) and “Hoses” (LAFD) fun battle is being held to raise money for the Special Olympics. It has been a long tradition for LAPD and LAFD to come together to support local Special Olympic athletes.  

Police and Fire members paid $25 per person to put on this game for the public; the game is free to watch, but donations will go to support this cause.

For more information, contact Det. Cindy Garcia Read More

Weekly Fishing Report: Aug. 5, 2025

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post 

There was very limited stocking of trout last week in Northern New Mexico. This reflects the conditions. Rising water  temperatures and low streamflows limit the amount of water where hatchery trout can be stocked. 

One river that seems to be holding up well is the Pecos River. The Eastern slopes of the Sangre de Cristo mountains have been getting more monsoon rain than North-Central and Northwestern New Mexico. 

Some of the best fishing will be found below dams. Water released from the bottom of the lakes will be cooler so trout remain Read More

Rotary Hears About Hiking New Mexico Mountain Peaks

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Rotary Club of Los Alamos hears from author and outdoor enthusiast Adam White. Courtesy/Rotary

ROTARY News:

The Rotary Club of Los Alamos hosted New Mexico author and outdoor enthusiast Adam White at its weekly lunch meeting Tuesday, July 22. Adam White, author of the recently released book New Mexico Summits, captivated members with an engaging presentation on his experiences hiking around New Mexico for his book.

White discussed the unexpected variety of landscapes found across the state’s peaks—from high alpine environments to volcanic fields and desert summits. He shared personal Read More

Los Alamos Pool League 2025-2026 Season Begins Oct. 7

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LAPL News:

Do you like to play pool? The Los Alamos Pool League (LAPL) is waiting for you! 

The upcoming 2025-2026 season starts Tuesday, Oct. 7. League play takes place on Tuesday nights and the season runs from October through April.

Upcoming Single Day Events:

  • Aug. 16 – 8 Ball Singles Tournament
  • Aug. 17 – 9 Ball Tournament

For more information about the events or the season, including advanced registration, go to www.LosAlamosPoolLeague.com or email lapoolleague@gmail.com. Check the website often for updates and join the mailing lists.

The LAPL has been gathering for group play over the Read More