Recreation

Scenes From Ribbon Cutting On Kinnikinnik Park ADA Trail

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Alex Morgan, center, snips the ribbon on the newly re-done Kinnikinnik Park ADA Trail Tuesday afternoon along with Community Services Department Director Cory Styron, far left, Los Alamos Council Councilor Ryn Herrmann, third from left, Parks Superintendent Wendy Parker, third from right, Council Chair Theresa Cull, second from right, and New Mexico Recreation Division Program Manager Carl Colonius, far right. This modified trail loop, located beside the Aquatic Center, is a .25-mile section of an existing trail that is now an ADA certified crusher fine trail that utilizes the U.S. Forest Read More

PEEC Seeking Summer Camp Counselors For 2025

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PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is seeking enthusiastic and responsible individuals to join our team as Summer Camp Counselors! This is a fantastic opportunity for nature lovers who want to inspire the next generation of outdoor explorers.

PEEC counselors play a vital role in fostering a love for nature by supporting camp activities, assisting instructors, and ensuring a safe and engaging experience for all participants. Ideal candidates are energetic, responsible, and passionate about the outdoors.

To apply, complete an application at peecnature.org/employment Read More

New Pipeline To Make Pajarito Ski Area New Mexico’s Snowmaking Capital

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PAJARITO News:

Los Alamos County announced the Jemez Mountain Fire Protection Project, a groundbreaking public-private collaboration that will revolutionize snowmaking at Pajarito Mountain while enhancing fire suppression efforts in the Jemez.

The project includes the construction of a pipeline from Los Alamos to Pajarito, as well as upgraded electric and fiber optic utilities along Camp May Road.

Scheduled to begin April 1, 2025, the pipeline will deliver water to a 250,000-gallon tank at the base of the ski area, ensuring consistent, season-long snowmaking. This infrastructure Read More

Santa Fe National Forest Rescinds Medio Fire Closure Order And Reopens Access To Popular Trails

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) rescinded the Medio Fire closure order, effective 8 a.m. Friday, March 14, 2025.

The closure area included all Forest Service lands, roads, and trails within an area that is roughly defined by Rio Nambe Trail #160 on the north, Borrego Trail #150 and Forest Road 412 on the east, Forest Road 102 on the south, and back up the forest boundary line on the west to meet Rio Nambe Trail #160.

The closure order was implemented after the Medio Fire in 2021 to protect public health and safety. While roads and trails in the area no longer fall under this Read More

Los Alamos Geological Society To Meet Tuesday March 18

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Steeple Rock Mining District in Grant County, N.M. Courtesy/LAGS
LAGS News:
The Los Alamos Geological Society (LAGS) will meet 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 18 at the Los Alamos Christian Church at 92 East Road.
The guest speaker will be LAGS President Patrick Rowe who will give a presentation on one of his favorite destinations, “Revisiting The Steeple Rock Mining District, Grant County, New Mexico.”
Rowe invites all in the community to attend the meeting to learn what makes this area special: the wonderful specimens of minerals and the beauty and remoteness of the area among these reasons. This
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Trail Access Along Hyde Park Road To Be Impacted During Thinning Project Implementation

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Courtesy/SFNF

SFNF News:

SANTA FE — Trail access will be impacted in the Hyde Park Road corridor while forest thinning work is conducted next week. From March 17-21, access will be restricted on Winsor Trail #254 from Forest Road 102 south to Tesuque Creek, and the Tesuque Creek Trail #152 west of Hyde Park Road to its junction with Winsor Trail (see map).

While trails will not fully close during project work, trail guards may stop hikers and bikers periodically to ensure safe passage while crews are cutting within the trail corridor. To avoid delays, recreationalists are encouraged to consider Read More