Recreation

Jemez Mountain Trail Runs Registration Closes May 6

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Jemez Mountain Trail Runs News:

The Jemez Mountain Trail Runs races start and end in the Los Alamos townsite. Registration is open for all races until May 6.

The course is on technical trails with a substantial amount of elevation change. The 50k and 50-mile events include extremely steep climbs and descents on very technical terrain.

On the course, runners will experience high altitude (over 10,000 feet above sea level), scree fields, stream crossings, fallen trees and other obstacles.

Entry fees:

  • $140 for the 15-mile
  • $165 for the 50km
  • $190 for the 50-mile

Learn more about the race and register Read More

County Public Works CPF To Present Second Survey Results On Ice Rink Cover To Parks And Recreation Board May 8

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Public Works Capital Projects Facilities Division (CPF) will present the results of the second online survey regarding a proposed cover structure for the Los Alamos Ice Rink to the Parks and Recreation Board (PRB).

As part of the presentation, CPF staff will ask the PRB to review and discuss the results of the survey and provide a formal recommendation to the County Council on the proposed structure.

The presentation will take place during the regular PRB meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Council Chambers. Community members are welcome to attend Read More

County Continues Pondering Artificial Turf For Ball Fields

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The artificial turf at Sullivan Field. Los Alamos County is investigating whether or not to install artificial turf on some of its athletic fields. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

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

The idea of replacing natural grass with artificial turf on selected Los Alamos County-owned athletic fields has been circulating around the community for some time.

The County first mentioned the idea to the public in September. After several more public hearings and a community survey, the final public meeting will be 5:30 p.m. May 15 Read More

LANL, County, SFNF Invite Community To Learn About Local Trails And How To Maintain Them May 7 At Fuller Lodge

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LANL News:

Want to learn more about local trails and how to help care for them? The National Nuclear Security Administration, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos County and the U.S. Forest Service will hold a public information meeting on the area’s trails 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 7 at Fuller Lodge, 2132 Central Ave.

The meeting will provide the latest information about the trails and feature discussions on trail management and safe trail use. Trail updates will be provided by LANL, the U.S. Forest Service and Los Alamos County and will be followed by a question-and-answer session. Read More

Santa Fe National Forest Enters Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE — Due to elevated wildfire risk, the Santa Fe National Forest will implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions forest-wide beginning Sunday, May 4, 2025, until September 30, 2025.

The decision to implement fire restrictions is based on various factors, including the availability of firefighting resources, current drought conditions, weather forecast, the time of year, and fuel moisture levels. Terrance Gallegos, Santa Fe National Forest Fire Management Staff Officer, stated, “We are coordinating with our state, county, and federal partners to implement fire restrictions. Read More

Los Alamos County Parks And Recreation Awarded Finalist Medal In 2025 National Gold Medal Award Program

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COUNTY News:

LACEY, Wash. — The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) announces, the Incorporated County of Los Alamos Parks and Recreation has received a Finalist Award in the 2025 National Gold Medal Award Program for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management.

Musco LLC sponsors this nationally recognized award program.

Incorporated County of Los Alamos Parks and Recreation is one of four Finalist agencies in Class V, population 30,000 and under. One Finalist agency in Class V will Read More

Tom Ribe To Speak At Los Alamos Historical Society’s May Lecture On Cerro Grande Fire & 25 Years Of Mega Fires

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Los Alamos Historical Society News:

The Los Alamos Historical Society has announced its upcoming lecture, a free event 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, May 13 in the Pajarito Room at Fuller Lodge. Author Tom Ribe will speak on the 25th anniversary of the Cerro Grande Fire.

Ribe is a writer and environmental advocate based in northern New Mexico. He is the author of Inferno by Committee: A History of the Cerro Grande Fire, which offers a compelling and meticulously researched account of the prescribed burn that turned into one of the most destructive wildfires in New Mexico history.

Inferno by Committee was re-released Read More

Posts From The Road: Rhyolite Ghost Town In Nevada

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Railroad Depot: An elaborate California-Mission style railroad depot was constructed in Rhyolite, Nev. The depot closed along with the town of Rhyolite but reopened as a casino, bar, and gift shop in the 1930s. The casino lasted until the 1970s before closing. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Porter Building: The Porter Brothers Store was the most popular retail establishment in Rhyolite. They offered a wide variety of items like many general stores did during the era. The building was built right in the middle of Rhyolite and was a go-to destination for almost any goods. However, the Read More

Mountaineers To Feature High Sierras At April 29 Meeting

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Sunset in the High Sierras. Courtesy/LAM

By BILL PRIEDHORSKY
Los Alamos Mountaineers

The April 29 Mountaineers meeting will feature a talk by Tim Rennick about a backpacking journey along a portion of Steve Roper’s Sierra High Route (SHR). In September 2024, Tim, along with Will, Tanja, Rick, Robin, and Guilhem, embarked on this demanding trek. The SHR, a 195-mile rugged alternative to the John Muir Trail, was designed by Steve Roper and traverses the heart of the Sierra Nevada Range. The route passes through Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Park, John Muir Wilderness, Ansel Adams Wilderness, Read More