Recreation

Fort Fashions & Pastimes: July 12-13 In Watrous

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Living history staff and volunteers will portray soldier and civilian life during Fort Fashions & Pastimes programs July 12 -13 Fort Union National Monument in Watrous. Courtesy/National Park Service

Fort Union National Monument News:

WATROUS – Fort Union National Monument in Mora County announces its Fort Fashions & Pastimes programs to be held Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13.

These free programs will feature 1800s clothing styles, leisure activities, and how both related to the economics and social structures of the time.

Living history staff and volunteers will portray Read More

Posts From The Road: Big Sur Coast Of California

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Big Sur Coastline: Shown is a typical view of the Big Sur coastline from one of many viewpoints along Highway 1. The rugged San Lucia Mountains drop from high peaks to the rocky shores along this section of the California coast. This view is located south of the village of Big Sur, Calif. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Coastal Landscape: A view of the coastline, Highway 1, and the iconic Bixby Bridge is seen from a viewpoint about a dozen miles south of Carmel, Calif., and a short distance from the bridge. The late afternoon sunlight gives the scene a warm glow as the sun begins to set. Photo by Read More

Open Boating Tuesday Evening At Aquatics Center

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Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

The County announces practice time for boaters using canoes, kayaks and rafts, 7:10-8:10 p.m., Tuesday at the Aquatic Center at 2760 Canyon Road. The doors will open half an hour earlier for boat cleaning before entry.

All watercraft must be rinsed off on the patio before pool entry. Boaters must provide their boats.

All participants must have a wristband from the front desk before entering the pool. Life jackets are recommended for participants.

When

  • Tuesday, June 24, 7:10-8:10 p.m. 
  • Tuesday, July 1, 7:10-8:10 p.m. 
  • Tuesday, July 8, 7:10-8:10 p.m. 
  • Tuesday, July
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Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort To Build Two-Person Chairlift

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Sipapu News:

VADITO — Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort announced that it will build a new two-person chairlift to replace an iconic detachable surface lift that’s been transporting skiers at Sipapu for nearly half a century.

The new Lift 3 will give skiers and riders of all abilities, especially beginners and the more than 2,000 students taught annually in Northern New Mexico ski school programs, faster and easier access to terrain that Sipapu’s general manager, John Paul Bradley, describes as nothing short of “magical”.

The current 47-year-old platter lift is advanced and has been particularly Read More

Sipapu To Replace Historic Lift 3 With Two Person Chairlift

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SIPAPU News:

VADITO — Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort announced today that it will build a new two-person chairlift to replace an iconic detachable surface lift that’s been transporting skiers at Sipapu for nearly half a century. The new Lift 3 will give skiers and riders of all abilities, especially beginners and the over 2,000 students taught annually in Northern New Mexico ski school programs, faster and easier access to terrain that Sipapu’s general manager, John Paul Bradley, describes as nothing short of “magical.”

The current 47-year-old platter lift is an advanced lift and has been particularly Read More

Mountaineers To Explore Navajo Backcountry June 24

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Rugged canyon country at the base of Navajo Mountain, which the Mountaineers searched for where David Roberts had been. Exploring this country is a ‘how hard can it be’ type of adventure. Courtesy/Mountaineers

By BILL PRIEDHORSKY
Los Alamos Mountaineers

The June 24 Mountaineers meeting will feature a talk by Norbert Ensslin. Over many years, some members of the Mountaineers have been exploring the maze of sandstone domes and slot canyons surrounding Navajo Mountain. This rugged area does not get many visitors, except for backpackers on the trail to Rainbow Bridge. But it has a rich history Read More

Los Alamos County Airport Open House Set For June 28

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KLAM/EAA News:

Saturday, June 28, will be a big day for aviation enthusiasts, young and old, in northern New Mexico. The Los Alamos County Airport (KLAM), in cooperation with Chapter 691 of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), and Los Alamos ScienceFest, will host an Open House, 9 a.m. to noon, at KLAM Airport with a morning of aviation activities, exhibits, and fun.

This event is free and open to the public. The open house will feature displays of certified and experimental aircraft, paramotor and ultralight flying, RC aircraft, flight simulators, and an exhibition and presentation Read More

James Zola Best Predictor In Weekly Pace Race

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ACRR News:

James Zola was the top predictor in the weekly pace race held on the paved path adjacent to State Route # 4 starting at Pinon (Rocket) Park in White Rock.  He was 1 second off his predicted time.  Other accurate predictors were Eric Anderson with a 7 second differential; Hal Marshall recording a 21 second difference as well as the first-place finisher in the 1-mile distance at 9:43; Zeke Wilmot at 30 seconds off; and Felix Candia with a 51 second differential.

On the 2-mile course Anastasia Davis was the best finisher with a time of 20:40 and Bill Bennett was Read More

Los Alamos County Council Unanimously Approves Moving Forward With Cover Structure Over Ice Rink

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An example of a mono-slope ice rink cover structure that Los Alamos County is considering for its ice rink. This particular structure is at the Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Ice Rink in British Columbia. Courtesy/LAC

BY KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

For years, it has been discussed, brainstormed and campaigned for, but finally the Los Alamos County Ice Rink is approved to get a shade structure.

Council unanimously approved during its regular meeting June 10 to move forward with a mono-slope framed, pre-engineered steel structure. The cost for this roofing is expected Read More

Weekly Fishing Report: June 16, 2025 

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By GEORGE MORSE 
Sports and Outdoors 
Los Alamos Daily Post 

Brook trout are another of the five species of trout that an angler needs to catch in order to complete a New Mexico Trout Slam. They are not widely distributed in New Mexico.

Brook trout are not native to New Mexico. Their native range is east of the Mississippi River in the Appalachian Mountains and Great Lakes area. They have been widely introduced throughout the Western United States.

Brook Trout are not a true trout, but are actually member of the char family that includes lake trout, bull trout, Dolly Varden and Arctic char. These fish Read More