Recreation

51st Annual Los Alamos Triathlon: A Challenging Race At 7,400 Ft. Elevation, July 19

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COUNTY News:

The 51st Annual Los Alamos Triathlon will take place on Saturday, July 19, 2025, beginning at 7:30 AM. Known as one of the oldest continuously running triathlons, this event offers both seasoned and beginner athletes the opportunity to challenge themselves in a unique and scenic setting at an elevation of 7,400 ft.

This year’s race features a sprint triathlon format with a challenging combination of a 20K bike, a 400-meter pool swim, and a 5K run. The course winds through beautiful rolling hills and mountain vistas, with athletes starting their bike leg in town, transitioning into Read More

Picuris Bike Park Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting July 19

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The grand opening of the Picuris Bike Park is Saturday, Gates to the park open at 9 a.m. followed by a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m., with local dignitaries and tribal leadership. Courtesy/Rocket Ramps

Picuris Pueblo News:

The Picuris Pueblo announces the grand opening of the Picuris Bike Park at 61 Pueblo Vw Road in Peñasco. No other park in the southwest offers this combination of features and scale.

Gates to the park open at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 19, followed by the ribbon cutting at 10 a.m., with local dignitaries and tribal leadership.

Riders of all abilities are welcome to compete in the Read More

County Golf Course Review: July Update For 2025 Season

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County staff have been monitoring the golf course and, as published, performed a review of the course on Monday, July 7 to provide better clarity and to ensure optimal conditions for play.

The updated schedule below reflects changes in course availability and ongoing preparations.

Updated details:

  • Front nine and chipping green will open July 18, 19, and 20, with some areas not available for play.
  • Tee times will be available for reservation online beginning 6 a.m. Sunday, July 13, or in the Golf Shop beginning July 16.
  • Please only book 9-holes if you are only going to play
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Department Postpones Youth Encouragement And Leftover License Sales

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NMGF News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish has announced the postponement of its annual youth encouragement and leftover license sales due to changes with the Wells Fargo payment process.

“This delay is unfortunate, and the Department apologizes for the inconvenience, but this delay is necessary to ensure the system operates fairly and efficiently,” director Mike Sloane said. “The Department is working diligently to address the problem.” 

The Department will notify customers when the sales are rescheduled. Read More

Albuquerque To Host 2025 WIAWIS USA Archery Junior Olympic Archery Development Target Nationals & US Open

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VISIT ABQ News:

ALBUQUERQUE — More than 850 of the nation’s top young archers, along with their families and coaches, are aiming high as they gather in Albuquerque for the 2025 WIAWIS USA Archery Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD) Target Nationals and JOAD U.S. Open. This elite youth tournament will take place from July 16-20 at Balloon Fiesta Park.

For the second consecutive year, Albuquerque is hosting this prestigious USA Archery event, reinforcing the city’s growing reputation as a premier destination for sports tourism. The competition is expected to bring over 2,700 visitors Read More

Weekly Fishing Report: July 8, 2025 

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By GEORGE MORSE 
Sports and Outdoors 
Los Alamos Daily Post 

As is typical of monsoon season here in New Mexico, the showers were hit-or-miss last week. It is best if you are a gardener to stick to a regular routine of watering and not rely on Mother Nature.  

This time of year, the best fishing will often be found at higher elevations. The smaller headwater streams are where the water remains cooler. The best time to fish will be early morning and evening. These headwater streams are often the last stronghold for New Mexico’s state fish-the Rio Grande cutthroat trout. 

The best fishing reports Read More

Valles Caldera’s 25th Anniversary Celebration July 25-27

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VCNP trail crew members work on the new Cabin District Interpretive Trail. Photo by D. Krueger/NPS

VCNP News:

JEMEZ SPRINGS – Valles Caldera National Preserve (VCNP) turns 25 Friday, July 25. To celebrate this public land milestone, the community is invited to three days of special programs and evening hours at the national preserve.

Each day will include ranger programs and guest speakers, cultural performances, hands-on activities, and after-hours star-gazing, astrophotography, and silent disco. Due to safety concerns, reservations per vehicle are required for the evening programs Read More

Zuni Youth Enrichment Project Equips 20 Young Adults With Counselor Training For Summer Camp Serving 120 Children

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ZUNI News:

ZUNI, N.M. — Ahead of its Wellness Week and 17th Annual Summer Camp serving 120 Zuni children, the Zuni Youth Enrichment Project provided an intensive counselor training and retreat experience for 20 young adults, June 9-20. Wellness Week took place June 23-26, and Summer Camp started June 30 and will run through July 25.

The counselors participated in five days of training with ZYEP and community partners, a three-day retreat at Cottonwood Gulch Basecamp and Mt. Taylor, and four additional training days at ZYEP. The training included a significant focus on Zuni language.

“This Read More

Stephen M. Bush Memorial Shooting Range In Clayton To Close Every Third Wednesday For Maintenance

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NMDGF News:

CLAYTON — The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish will close its Stephen M. Bush Memorial Shooting Range for maintenance at sunrise on the third Wednesday of each month, beginning July 16.

The range will reopen at sunrise the following day. The closure will allow contractors to safely perform maintenance and remove trash and debris from the range. Public access to the range will be completely restricted on days the range is closed.

The Department would like to remind the public to recreate responsibly. This includes packing out all shooting trash, including shell casings and targets Read More

Aquatic Center Closing 8am-3pm July 29 For Training

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Aquatic Center’s Olympic Pool and Therapy Pool will be temporarily closed, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 29, for a scheduled in-service training.

During this time, Aquatic Center staff and community members will receive training on the new Colorado Timing System, which will be used for hosting swim meets and other timed events.

The Leisure Lagoon will remain open during normal hours on July 29.

The Aquatic Center’s Olympic Pool and Therapy Pool will reopen and resume normal operations after 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 29.

Direct questions to the Aquatic Center Read More