Recreation

County Issues June Update On Los Alamos Golf Course

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Los Alamos County Golf Course status photo taken June 5 of #1 green surround. See more photos here. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County staff have been monitoring the golf course and, as published, reviewed the course on June 9, to provide better clarity and to ensure optimal conditions for play. The updated schedule reflects changes in course availability and ongoing preparations.

Updated details:

  • The practice range and main putting green will remain open. These areas will be available to golfers for practice. Range balls are available 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
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US Kids Golf Program – Registration Now Open

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Courtesy photo

COUNTY News:

Registration for the U.S. Kids July Junior Golf Program 2025 is officially open! This exciting program, designed to help young golfers develop their skills, will run from July 7–30, offering an excellent opportunity for children aged 6 through 13 to enhance their golf techniques in a fun, interactive setting.

Program Details:

  • Mondays: July 7, 14, 21, 28
  • Tuesdays: July 8, 15, 22, 29
  • Wednesdays: July 9, 16, 23, 30

Class Schedule:

  • POD 1 (6–10 year-olds): 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
  • POD 2 (11–13 year-olds): 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • POD 3 (6–10 year-olds): 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
  • POD 4 (11–13 year-olds):
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Weekly Fishing Report: June 9, 2025

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post

Anglers that would like to catch a Gila trout should head to Lake Roberts near Silver City. The lake was stocked June 5 with 1,031 Gila trout from the Federal Fish Hatchery near Mora. This Hatchery is devoted to the raising of Gila trout.

These were big trout. They averaged 20.1 inches in size and slightly over three pounds. They were excess brood fish used to supply eggs for the hatchery. Gila trout are one of two trout species (the other is the Rio Grande cutthroat trout) native to New Mexico. Gila trout are native to the Gila River system in Southwestern Read More

Los Alamos County Council To Consider Ice Rink Cover Structure Options During Regular Meeting June 10

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Council will consider conceptual alternatives for a cover structure to be installed at the Los Alamos Ice Rink during its regular meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, in Council Chambers.

Staff from the Public Works and Community Services departments will present the options and seek Council direction on how to proceed.

Since December 2024, the County project team has engaged the public through two listening sessions with the ice rink user groups, three Parks and Recreation Board meetings open to the public, and two community surveys.

Community feedback indicates Read More

Posts From The Road: Coastal Views

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Hills & Pastures: Lush green hillsides provide pastures for cattle near Cambria, Calif. While the area is a more rural setting with farms and ranches, the coastline and Pacific Coast Highway are just beyond the distant ridge in the photo. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Crashing Wave: A wave crashes against the rocky and rugged shores at Cambria, Calif. This closer view gives viewers an idea of the size and magnitude of the waves as they crash against the central California coastline. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

After an Read More

Santa Fe National Forest Rescinds Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) leadership decided to lift Stage 1 Fire Restrictions across the forest, effective at 8 a.m. June 6.

This decision was influenced by several factors that significantly reduced fire risk in the area.

These include:

  • Consistent rainfall throughout May and into June;
  • A precipitation outlook indicating above-normal levels for northern New Mexico;
  • Fuel moisture levels that are wetter than average for this time of year; 
  • A sustained low to moderate fire danger over the past week, which is expected to continue for the next two weeks; and
  • There have
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Public Reminded To Leave Young Wildlife Alone

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New Mexico Department of Game and Fish reminds the public not to approach, touch, attempt to move or disturb deer or antelope fawns, elk calves, bear cubs or other wild animals they may find. Courtesy/NMDGF

NMDGF News:

SANTA FE — Spring is the time of year when most wildlife babies are born. The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) reminds the public not to approach, touch, attempt to move or otherwise disturb any deer or antelope fawns, elk calves, bear cubs or other wild animals they may find.

Most young-of-the-year wildlife that people discover are simply hiding while awaiting their Read More

Why Does Los Alamos County Need A Bike Park? Working Group To Present Comprehensive Update To Board June 12

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Scenes from Los Alamos Bike Park Working Group community meeting. Courtesy/BPWG

Scene from County hosted community listening session. Courtesy/BPWG

The Los Alamos Bike Park Working Group:

The Los Alamos Bike Park Working Group (BPWG) is set to present a comprehensive update on its work for a new bike park, to the Los Alamos County Parks & Recreation Board at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 12, in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave.

The proposal is backed by strong community input, including a recent survey showing that 89% of respondents support the development of a bike park in the County.

The Read More

Purgatory Resort Announces 2025 Summer Operations

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Scenes of family-friendly mountain activities at Purgatory Resort. Courtesy/Purgatory Resort 

PURGATORY News:

DURANGO — Purgatory Resort celebrates summer with family-friendly mountain activities, live music and signature events. On-mountain attractions begin Friday, June 14, including the Alpine Slide, Inferno Mountain Coaster, Scenic Chairlift Rides on Lift 4, Treasure Panning, and Twilight Lake Board & Boat.

Guest-favorite summer events return to Purgatory this season, including Summer Brew craft beer and music festival, Mushroom Hunt and Mushroom & Wine Dinner, Read More