Recreation

Posts From The Road: Sabino Canyon Recreation Area

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Sabino Creek: Sabino Creek flows from higher in the Santa Catalina Mountains and becomes the focal point of Sabino Canyon Recreation Area. Water from winter snowfall and the summer rains keeps the small creek flowing throughout the year. The cottonwoods and other trees were just beginning to show off the spring green when we visited the area in March. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Saguaros: Views are abundant through Sabino Canyon, both in the canyon and the surrounding mountainsides. Shown are Saguaro cacti as they decorate this hillside along with rock formations and a variety of Read More

Mountaineers Hosts Paul Bradley On Mexico Climbs May 27

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Los Alamos Mountaineers May 27 speaker Paul Bradley relaxes in Ruby Lake Basin in Colorado after climbing Animas Mountain August 2024. Peak Fifteen, Turret Peak & Pigeon Peak are in the background. Courtesy/LAM

Sunset in the High Sierras. Courtesy/LAM

By BILL PRIEDHORSKY
Los Alamos Mountaineers

The May 27 Los Alamos Mountaineers meeting will feature a talk by Paul Bradley.

“After 30 years of climbing mountains, mostly in New Mexico and Colorado, I finally decided to climb some mountains significantly higher than the 14,440 feet of Mount Elbert in Colorado. I also knew that I was more interested Read More

News Flash: ‘Monday Night At The Pit’ For LANL Interns!

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Scenes of a previous ‘Monday Night at the Pit’ where Lab summer interns and the like meet and greet and enjoy a free picnic and play sand volleyball. Courtesy/UCLA

By GEORGIA STRICKFADEN
The United Church of Los Alamos

  • Food and sand volleyball, at The United Church of Los Alamos

Starting June 2, The United Church of Los Alamos is kicking off our tradition of “Monday Night at the Pit” where Lab summer interns and the like meet and greet and enjoy a free picnic.

We’ve got sand volleyball and a place to hang out and meet each other. This will continue every Monday all summer.

Join us at the volleyball court Read More

LAPD’s 2025 Special Olympics Torch Run May 29

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LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) is honored to participate in the Special Olympics Torch Run, an annual tradition that supports Special Olympic athletes and their inspiring achievements. This year’s event begins at 8 a.m. Thursday, May 29.

LAPD officers will gather at 7:30 a.m. at the Los Alamos Police Department for a special photo opportunity with local Special Olympic athletes before embarking on their run. The route will take runners eastbound on Central Avenue to 4th Street, then to Totavi, where the run resumes on N.M. 502. Runners will continue southbound on N.M. 285, Read More

All Santa Fe National Forest Offices To Close Memorial Day

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE — All Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) District Offices and the Supervisor’s Office in Santa Fe will be closed Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day.

All offices will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

Memorial Day is a federal holiday that honors all U.S. military who lost their lives while serving in the armed forces, both in times of war and peace.

The long weekend is also the unofficial kick-off of summer and a time to enjoy the forest with family and friends. Whether hiking, fishing, or camping, make sure the experience is positive by staying Read More

Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument 11th Anniversary

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NEUSTRA TIERRA News:

Happy 11th anniversary to the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument! Designated the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks as a national monument under the Antiquities Act of 1906, the proclamation protects significant prehistoric, historic, geologic, and biologic resources of scientific interest, and includes four areas: the Organ Mountains, Desert Peaks, Potrillo Mountains, and Doña Ana Mountains.

We are honored to spotlight some of the experiences from our frontera community, sharing their personal stories and connections to these spaces:

“The family Read More

Results From May 20 Pace Race

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ACRR News:

Teddy Atkins was the top predictor in the weekly pace race held on the trail behind the Aquatic Center at 28 seconds off his predicted time. 

Other accurate predictors were Madeline Harms with a 47 second differential, Adrian Medin at 69 seconds off, Warren Scoggins recording a 92 second difference, and Lynn Bjorklund at 97 seconds off as well as the first female finisher in the 5K race at 29:37.

On the paved road 1-mile race Steve Daly was the best finisher with a time 10:52 and Kathy Daly was the top female finisher at 13:34.

6-year-old Ivana Velechovsky was Read More

Camp May Road Construction To Pause On Memorial Day

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PAJARITO News:

Road construction occurring on Camp May Road under the regional Jemez Mountain Fire Protection Project (JMFPP) will be on hold Monday, May 26, in observance of the federal Memorial Day holiday.

For the public, this means Camp May and Pajarito Mountain will be accessible for a day longer than usual this weekend.

Camping at Camp May is limited to Friday and Saturday nights on a first-come, first-served basis this year to allow for full work capacity on the project. On most weekends, the entrance/exit to Camp May is closed and locked from midday Sundays through Thursdays. This weekend Read More

All Santa Fe National Forest Offices Closed For Memorial Day May 26

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE— All Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) District Offices and the Supervisor’s Office in Santa Fe, N.M. will be closed Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day. All offices will resume regular business hours Tuesday May 27, 2025.

Memorial Day is a federal holiday that honors all U.S. military that lost their lives while serving in the armed forces, both in times of war and peace. The long weekend is also the unofficial kick-off of summer and a time to enjoy the forest with your family and friends. Whether you are hiking, fishing, or camping make sure your experience is positive Read More

Family YMCA Launches Community Input Survey

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YMCA News:

At The Family YMCA we believe that our facility is more than just a place to work out; it’s a community hub where everyone can thrive. To ensure we’re meeting the needs of our whole community, we need your valuable input. We’re conducting a Community Needs Assessment Survey to better understand your preferences and how we can enhance our services and programs.

Your feedback is crucial in helping us create a welcoming environment for everyone. By participating in this survey, you’ll help us tailor our programs to better serve your needs and interests.

We would Read More