Recreation
Robinson: Let’s Have An Honest Debate On Public Lands
By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote
© 2024 New Mexico News Services
During the Great Depression, western ranchers faced crashing commodity prices and the ravages of drought and Dust Bowl. But that wasn’t all. The federal government was creating new national parks and monuments and expanding earlier designated areas. In states like New Mexico many were pleased to have new attractions for their budding tourism trade, but others objected.
Unlike national forests, these new carve-outs didn’t allow grazing, mining, drilling or logging. I came across this information last week while I was researching Read More
Scenes From Los Alamos Airport Open House Saturday
The Los Alamos County Airport, in cooperation with Chapter 691 of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and Los Alamos ScienceFest 2025, hosted an Open House Saturday morning that included aviation activities, exhibits, and fun with various experimental aircraft, many built in Los Alamos and the surrounding area. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Kevin Carpenter is seated in the EAA Hangar’s flight simulator to try his hand at flying the virtual over Los Alamos and the surrounding area as Instructor Skip Egdorf watches and helps him stay on course. Carpenter said he wants to become Read More
Posts From The Road: Pfeiffer Beach Near Big Sur
Double Arch: A double arch in the rocks at Pfeiffer Beach near Big Sur, Calif., creates a beautiful scene as waves crash into the rock and splash in every direction. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Big Waves, Big Splashes: Waves smash against rocks along the shore of Pfeiffer Beach. The beach is one of the most picturesque beaches in the Big Sur region of California. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos
Pfeiffer Beach is one of the most stunning beaches along the Big Sur coastline in central California. Located near the village of Big Read More
Republican Party Of Los Alamos To Host Red, White & Blue Independence Day Picnic At Pinon Park Saturday July 5
By LISA SHIN
Chair
Republican Party of Los Alamos
Dear Friends:
Please join us for our annual Independence Day Picnic on Saturday, July 5, at Pinon Park in White Rock. Bring a side or dessert to share. RSVP to rpla.vicechair@gmail.com.
Also, be sure to look for our table at the 4th of July Spectacular celebration on Friday, July 4, at Ashley Pond Park.
We heard from Eric Stromberg at our Central Committee meeting on June 19. Concerns about the recent 9% electric rate hike and 7% sewage rate hike were raised. Councilor (David) Reagor was the only NO vote for these ordinance changes. Forcing all citizens Read More
Final Update On Twin Cabins Wildfire
Forest Service News:
This is the final update that will be provided on the Twin Cabins Wildfire.
The Twin Cabins Wildfire ignited at 1 p.m., June 23, in the Jemez Ranger District.
The location is near the northwest boundary between Valles Caldera National Preserve and Santa Fe National Forest, adjacent to Forest Road 144 and Twin Cabins Canyon.
Details:
- Size:
- 40 acres
- Containment:
- 100 %
- Cause:
- Under investigation
- Vegetation:
- Burning in oak brush, Ponderosa pine, and Douglas fir.
- Resources:
- 40 personnel
- Overview:
- Fire crews are actively managing the 40-acre wildfire using full suppression
NM Veterans Get Free Day Use, Camping At State Parks
EMNRD News:
SANTA FE — Starting July 1, New Mexico resident veterans are eligible for a lifetime pass for day-use and camping access to all New Mexico State Parks. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed House Bill 161 to provide recreational opportunities for New Mexico veterans in the last legislative session. The New Mexico State Parks Division (NMSP) partnered with the Department of Veterans’ Services (NMDVS) to quickly implement this new benefit.
“New Mexico’s veterans have served our country with honor, and they deserve tangible support that matches their sacrifice,” Gov. Lujan Read More
New Mexico State Parks Welcomes Ranger Oran Hurst To Navajo Lake State Park
Ranger Oran Hurst delivering his valedictory address. Courtesy photo
NMSP News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico State Parks welcomes a new law enforcement officer to Navajo Lake State Park and to its dedicated team of State Park Rangers. Park Ranger Oran Hurst received certification from the San Juan County Criminal Justice Training Authority-Basic Police Academy on June 13, in Farmington, New Mexico. Hurst was named valedictorian of his academy class, recording the highest academic score and delivering the valedictorian address during the graduation ceremony.
New Mexico’s State Park Rangers Read More
Max Davis Top Predictor In ACRR Pace Race June 25, 2025
Scene from a rainy Atomic City Road Runner’s Weekly Pace Race Tuesday in Rendija Canyon. Courtesy/ACRR
ACRR News:
The Atomic City Road Runner’s weekly pace race held Tuesday in Rendija Canyon was hampered by rain approximately halfway into the race and the predict slips were not usable for accurate predictions.
In the 1-mile distance Max Davis, 3, was the top finisher at 12:35 and the first female was Aster Zavoria, 2, with a time of 26:13.
Madeline Harms was the best finisher in the 2-mile race, recording a 19:12 and Warren Scoggins was the first male finisher at 23:22.
On the 3-mile course Kyle Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: June 24, 2025
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
The weather has been hot for the last week or two here in Northern New Mexico.
Under these conditions fishing in the early morning or evening hours is often the best time to be out. Trout in lakes will be moving into deeper water seeking cooler water temperatures.
There is rain in the forecast for the upcoming week. Be sure to bring some rain gear with you. Fishing during a shower can be productive.
The State Game and Fish Department continues to stock bigger-than-average rainbow trout at different locations in Northern New Mexico. Read More