Recreation

Los Alamos Tuff Riders To bring ‘RITUAL Mountain Bike Film Tour’ To Los Alamos Thursday Aug. 14 At SALA

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Tuff Riders News:

The Los Alamos Tuff Riders is bringing the RITUAL Mountain Bike Film Tour to Los Alamos on Thursday, Aug. 14. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 6:30 p.m. at SALA Event Center.

The RITUAL Mountain Bike Film tour is a nationwide celebration of unforgettable film-going experiences that only the big screen can provide.

The film tour highlights incredible athletes, creative filmmakers, engaging storylines and stunning cinematography; bringing riders together in 23 of mountain biking’s greatest cities and venues across the country while RITUAL sponsors will be providing Read More

Second Sunday Forum: Figures On A Landscape – Running The Hardrock 100 Mile Endurance Run In Colorado’s San Juan Mountains

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Unitarian Church News:

The public is invited to attend the Second Sunday Forum at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos, starting at noon on Sunday, Aug. 10, at 1738 North Sage St.

The 30th running of the Hardrock 100 Mile Endurance Run took place  July 11-12 in the high mountains around Silverton, Colo. David Coblentz has been involved with this event for more than 20 years and has finished 13 times. 

What does it take to run 100 miles through those mountains? Perhaps of even greater interest is the motivation for coming back for more.

Coblentz will discuss the logistics of running ultra-long distances Read More

Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo Weekend Is Underway!

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo got underway Friday and continues through Sunday. Events kicked off with the Summer Concert Friday night and this morning’s parade down Central Avenue.

The remainder of today and Sunday are filled with exhibits, the rodeo, and the Sheriff’s Cowboy Dinner & Dance this evening at the Posse Lodge.

Events Schedule:

Saturday Aug. 2

  • Festival & Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ashley Pond Park
  • County Fair Exhibits, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mesa Public Library
  • Pie Baking Contest, judging until 1 p.m. at Ashley Pond Park
  • County Rodeo, including watermelon
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Jemez Ranger District Construction Update

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Jemez Ranger District News:

              • Jemez Falls Campground is now available to reserve.

SANTA FE — Construction season is in full swing on the Santa Fe National Forest. The Jemez Ranger District has closed some recreation sites throughout the summer to conduct pavement preservation projects.

“Many of our recreation sites in the Jemez Ranger District have not undergone pavement maintenance since the 1990s,” Jemez District Ranger Jeremy Golston said. “The ongoing projects aim to ensure safe access for those who enjoy recreation in this area. We will continue to update the public as soon as possible Read More

NMDG&F Citizen Advisory Committee Public Meeting Aug. 5

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NMDG&F News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDG&F) has scheduled a public meeting with the Public Land User (Habitat) Stamp Citizen Advisory Committee at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5.

The Citizen Advisory Committee will prioritize project opportunities at this meeting, providing guidance on the expenditure of Habitat Stamp funds. Members of the public are invited to attend this hybrid public meeting.

An agenda will be posted on the Public Land User Stamp web page prior to the meeting.

Details:

  • Attend in person at the Department’s headquarters, 1 Wildlife
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Los Alamos Roller Derby 2025 Noncompetitive Season Begins Aug. 13

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Los Alamos Cherry Bombs season begins Aug. 13 at the ice rink. Courtesy/LACB

SPORTS News:

Los Alamos Junior Roller Derby is kicking off its 2025 non-competitive season, inviting both new and returning skaters aged 9-18 to join the Los Alamos Cherry Bombs for a season focused on skill-building and fun.

The season officially begins Wednesday, Aug. 13, with the first practice scheduled for 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Los Alamos Ice Rink.

This season offers a unique opportunity for new skaters to learn roller skating fundamentals in a supportive, no-contact environment. Returning skaters will continue Read More

Aquatic Center Main Pool Open!

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County staff have been working diligently to get the main pool operational. Due to their efforts, the Aquatic Center’s main pool will reopen at 12 p.m., today, Wednesday, July 30, with normal business hours.

As scheduled, the Main Pool and Therapy Pool will be open on Saturday, Aug. 2, and the Leisure Lagoon will be closed for scheduled maintenance through Aug. 24.

 

For additional information, call 505.662.8170 or email lacrec@lacnm.us. Read More

Zeke Wilmot Top Predictor In ACRR’s Weekly Pace Race

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ACRR News:

Zeke Wilmot was the top predictor in the weekly pace race held on the trail opposite the Laboratory “S” site on West Jemez Road (State Route # 501).  He was 1 second off his predicted time.  Other accurate predictors were  Eliverio Acosta with a 8 second differential; Catherine Hensley at 9 seconds off as well as the first-place finisher on the 2-mile paved course at 34:54; Paul Geimer recording a 29 second difference; and Holly Walker with daughter Iris Geimer at 36 seconds off. 

3-year-old max Davis was the first finisher on the 1-mile trail distance at Read More

Aquatic Center Hours: Week Of July 28

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COUNTY News:

Due to issues caused by the power outage on July 22, the Aquatic Center’s main pool will remain closed until Monday, Aug. 4, 2025. However, the Therapy Pool will open at 7 a.m., and the Leisure Lagoon at 8:00am for the week.

The Therapy Pool will be open on Saturday, Aug. 2, all day from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. The Leisure Lagoon will be closed starting Saturday, Aug. 2, for scheduled maintenance through Aug. 24.

For additional information, call 505.662.8170 or email lacrec@lacnm.us. Read More