Recreation

Weekly Fishing Report: July 28, 2025 

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post 

The month of August begins Friday. This is the beginning of the “dog days of summer. 

Warm temperatures and low streamflows put a damper on trout streams and rivers. This is a good time to give trout a rest. Warm water temperatures over 70-degrees make the trout lethargic and over 75 degrees can kill them. 

Even practicing catch -and-release is discouraged as the stress of being caught and released can prove fatal to trout that are already heat-stressed. 

Some of the best fishing will be found below dams. Water released from the bottom of Read More

Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: July 21, 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 the1 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 Read More

Posts From The Road: Urban Cattle Drive In Castle Rock

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Leaders: Leaders of the Western Heritage Cattle Drive Friday in Castle Rock, Colo., were dressed in cavalry attire as they rode horses to start the cattle drive. The hill with the stone topping in the background is the castle rock for which the town is named. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Two Horse Power: A wagon led by two horses followed the leaders on horses during the urban cattle drive Friday in Castle Rock, Colo. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

I love this time of year when counties and towns across the West celebrate their local Read More

In Wake Of Trout Fire In Grant County, New Mexico State Agencies React Quickly To Restore Wildlife Habitat

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NMDGF Director Mike Sloan

NMDGF News:

SILVER CITY — In the wake of the Trout Fire in Grant County, the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) and New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) swiftly reseeded burned areas in collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) to restore more than 1,200 acres of key habitat near the Bear Canyon Lake Wildlife Management Area through targeted reseeding efforts.

The state agencies’ quick reaction was crucial because the rapid response bypassed the potentially lengthy federal approval process that could have jeopardized seeding efforts due Read More

Embrace Early Morning Light, Birding, And Activities At Dawn ‘Til Dusk Event At Los Luceros Historic Site

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Courtesy/NMDCA

Courtesy/NMDCA

NMDCA News:

Los Luceros Historic Site hosts its Dawn ‘Til Dusk Day on the first Sunday of each month, offering visitors a full day of exploration, nature, and culture.

Enjoy the cool morning and evening breezes during extended Dawn ‘Til Dusk hours at Los Luceros. Take a guided bird walk with staff from the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) at 7 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 3. Sign-up ahead of time online at https://peecnature.org/events/details/?id=57544.

At 1 p.m. Interpretive Ranger Kara will offer Read with a Ranger story time, reading the children’s Read More

Candia Is Top Predictor In July 22 Pace Race

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Courtesy photo

Courtesy photo

ACRR News:

Felix Candia was the best predictor in the weekly pace race held on the maintenance road behind the golf course heading into Walnut Canyon.  He had an 18-second differential from his predicted time. Other accurate predictors were Eric Anderson at 19 seconds off; Katie Smeltzer with a 30-second difference; Ethan Wever recording a 39 second differential; and Priscila Rosa at 50 seconds off.

3-year-old Max Davis was the top finisher in the 1-mile distance at 11:09 and Elizabeth Atkins was the first female with a time of 22:56.

On the 3-mile course Paul Geimer Read More

Register Now For Pajarito Mountain Run 10K Aug. 16

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PAJARITO News:

High Alpine New Mexico Trail Running is the best! This Grassroots Trail Run looks to showcase some high-altitude trails, perfect for escaping the summer heat and the opportunity to support the areas wonderful resorts.

Race Headquarters

We invite you join us for the weekend at Pajarito Mountain and the town of Los Alamos. This venue is perfect for spending time outdoors, enjoying the beautiful natural landscapes of the River Grande Valley and the numerous outdoor recreation opportunities.

From the Stone Age to the Atomic Age, Los Alamos has a history of discovery. Pajarito Mountain Read More

County Update On Aquatic Center Hours Through July 29

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The Aquatic Center’s main pool is closed until 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, after a scheduled in-service training. For the remainder of the week, the Therapy Pool opens at 7 a.m. and Leisure Lagoon opens at 8 a.m. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Due to issues caused by the July 22 power outage in the Western Area, the Aquatic Center’s main pool will be closed until 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, after a scheduled in-service training.

However, for the remainder of the week, the Therapy Pool will open at 7 a.m. and Leisure Lagoon will open at 8 a.m.

Additionally, the Therapy Pool and the Leisure Lagoon will be open 9 a.m. Read More

Aquatic Center Main Pool Closed For Power Outage Issues

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COUNTY News:

Due to issues caused by this afternoon’s power outage, the Aquatic Center’s main pool will be closed for the remainder of the week.

The Therapy Pool and the Leisure Lagoon are open for the remainder of today, July 22.

Additionally, for the remainder of the week:

  • Therapy Pool opens at 7 a.m.; and
  • Leisure Lagoon opens at 8 a.m.

Direct questions to 505.663.8170 or email lacrec@lacnm.us. Read More

Los Alamos Golf Course Update On Opening Status

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Golf Course was opened for play on the front nine this past week, and this morning, July 22, staff evaluated the course for any problem areas and the overall status of the course for additional play.

While staff confirmed that the front nine is still good for play, and thanked the golfing community for taking care of the course and filling in their divots, they feel that it is also beneficial for the course to rest for a few days between open days.

Therefore, the Los Alamos County Golf Course will have the schedule as follows:

  • Tee times for July 25, 26, 27 can be made online
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