Recreation

Public Input Meeting On Canyon Rim Phase III May 1

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Map of the Canyon Rim Trail Phase III Project. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Public Works Department, in collaboration with the Transportation Board, is inviting the community to participate in a public input meeting focused on the Canyon Rim Trail Phase III Project. The meeting is 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 1 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. A Zoom link is also available for virtual attendance: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81357060773.

The project is at 60 percent design completion, with 90 percent completion expected by the end of May. The Phase III extension Read More

Youth Rugby Tournament At Sullivan Field Saturday

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The community is encouraged to come out and cheer on New Mexico’s youth rugby players at this Saturday’s tournament with the action scheduled to start at 9 a.m. at Sullivan Field. Courtesy/LAYRC

By Los Alamos Youth Rugby Club:

The Los Alamos Youth Rugby Tournament will take place this Saturday at Sullivan Field in Los Alamos, showcasing New Mexico’s young rugby athletes. Local and statewide rugby clubs, schools and community members are invited to attend 9 a.m. this Saturday, April 26 at Sullivan Field. The tournament will feature New Mexico’s youth rugby teams, with participants ranging Read More

Los Alamos County Parks And Open Space Division Addresses Ongoing Vandalism In Public Areas

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Recent vandalism at the Ashley Pond Park restrooms. Courtesy/LAC

Recent vandalism on a newly installed retaining wall at the North Mesa Ball Fields. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Parks and Open Space Division is urging the community to take a stand against a troubling rise in vandalism at public parks, trails and recreational areas.

The recent increase in destructive behavior is taking a serious toll on community assets, draining public resources, delaying improvement projects and diminishing the enjoyment of public spaces for all.

Over the past several weeks, Parks Read More

ACRR Pace Race Results From April 22, 2025

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Scene from the Pace Race April 22 at the Cañada del Buey Trail in White Rock. Courtesy/ARCC

Scene from the Pace Race April 22 at the Cañada del Buey Trail in White Rock. Courtesy/ARCC

ACRR News:

Results are in from the Atomic City Road Runners (ACRR) weekly Pace Race held April 22 at the Cañada del Buey Trail in White Rock.

Catherine Hensley and Zeke Wilmot tied for best prediction at 12 seconds off their predicted time.

Other accurate predictors were Felix Candia with a 15 second differential as well as the top finisher on the 1-mile course at 13:55; Eric Anderson at 22 seconds off and also the best finisher Read More

Local Church Of Jesus-Christ Of Latter-day Saints Youth To Host Yard Sale To Support Summer Camp Dreams

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COMMUNITY News:

With summer just around the corner, young men and young women from the Church of Jesus-Christ of Latter-day Saints in Los Alamos are coming together to host a community-wide fundraiser yard sale that will take place this weekend to help cover the cost of attending summer camp.

The event will feature gently used clothing, household items, books, toys, and even baked goods. The proceeds will go directly toward helping families afford summer camp registration fees.

The yard sale will take place at 1967 18th St., Los Alamos, NM 87544 with donations being accepted 5-8 p.m. Friday Read More

Heinrich, Daines, Neguse, Leger Fernández Introduce Bill To Complete Continental Divide National Scenic Trail

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U.S. Congressional News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, U.S. Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.), and U.S. Reps. Joe Neguse (D-Colo.) and Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) introduced their bipartisan Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act, legislation that directs the Secretaries of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Department of Interior to prioritize the completion of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDT).

Designated by Congress as part of the National Read More

Posts From The Road: Farewell To Death Valley

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Palms & Resorts: An area of Furnace Creek in Death Valley National Park where palm trees surround a luxury resort and family friendly motel. These facilities offer visitors a chance to relax and cool off during the mid-day hours when the desert landscape color is more washed out. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Sand Dunes: The Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes are near the small village of Stovepipe Wells north of the Furnace Creek area. The dunes and hiking in Mosaic Canyon are two of the top features in this area. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Read More

Altherr: Thank You All For All You Do And All You Have Done!

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The coloration of the Gila trout has been likened to a New Mexico sunset. Courtesy/Michael Altherr

By MICHAEL ALTHERR
Los Alamos

On this Earth Day, I want to pay tribute to the Federal employees and all those who insured the successes of the environmental movement of the 1960’s and 1970’s. In spite of the Vietnam War, and the sins of the Nixon administration, that period of time gave rise to The Clean Air Act (63’); The Wilderness Act (64’); The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (68’); The Endangered Species Act (74’); The Clean Water Act (77’) and others. It seems nostalgic to remember a time when  politicians Read More

Registration Now Open For 2025 Topper Soccer Academy

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SPORTS News:

The Topper Soccer Academy is back this summer with two fun-filled sessions designed to introduce kids to the joy of soccer through engaging drills, teamwork games and scrimmages—all led by enthusiastic high school soccer players.

Registration is open for the 2025 Topper Soccer Academy that will provide big fun, big smiles and big goals this summer in Los Alamos.

Get ready for an exciting soccer experience children won’t forget! Read More

Pavement Preservation Work On Canyon Rim Trail April 21

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View of the Canyon Rim Trail. Courtesy/LAC

View of the Canyon Rim Trail. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Beginning Monday, April 21, Los Alamos County Parks and Open Space, in partnership with the Traffic and Streets Division, will begin pavement preservation work along the Canyon Rim Trail. 

The project involves crack sealing and is scheduled to continue through Friday, May 2. While the trail will remain open to the public throughout the duration of the work, users may experience minor interruptions as crews carry out maintenance activities.

The County apologizes for any inconvenience and appreciate Read More