Recreation

What A Catch: New Mexico Bipartisan Game Commission Reform Secures Final Passage, Awaits Governor’s Signature

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State Rep. Matthew McQueen, D-Galisteo

By MARGARET O’HARA
The Santa Fe New Mexican

State Rep. Matthew McQueen, D-Galisteo, can finally rest easy.

Probably.

After hours of debate Wednesday, the House of Representatives voted 42-26 to pass Senate Bill 5, a bipartisan proposal to reform the State Game Commission, which oversees hunting and fishing regulations and the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.

The proposal secured approval from the Senate on March 1. The bill now heads back to the Senate to concur with amendments made in the House Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Committee Read More

Op-Ed: Los Alamos Needs A Bike Park

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From Bike Park Working Group:

Los Alamos is a biking town without the infrastructure needed to introduce new riders to the sport. At 5:30 p.m. this Wednesday, at the golf course, the County is holding a meeting to discuss the future of North Mesa’s open space. It’s an opportunity to give our community something it’s lacking: a bike park.

Our town is home to some of the best mountain biking in New Mexico, yet most trails cater to advanced riders, leaving beginners and kids without a safe place to learn. A bike park—with a paved pump track and skills area—would provide a dedicated space Read More

Scenes From Sunday Afternoon At Los Alamos Skate Park

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Scene from fun in motion this afternoon at the Los Alamos Skate Park. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Scene from fun in motion this afternoon at the Los Alamos Skate Park. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Scene from fun in motion this afternoon at the Los Alamos Skate Park. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Scene from fun in motion this afternoon at the Los Alamos Skate Park. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Scene from fun in motion this afternoon at the Los Alamos Skate Park. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Scene from fun in motion this afternoon at the Los Read More

Friends Of The Shelter 2025 Dog Jog Logo Contest

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2024 winning design. Courtesy photo

DOG JOG News:

Tails are wagging all over Los Alamos in anticipation of the 2025 Los Alamos Dog Jog, to be held Saturday, April 26.

The Dog Jog is an annual fundraiser for the Friends of the Shelter and Companion Animals, an all-volunteer organization that uses this money to provide funding for spay/neuter programs and veterinary care for ill and injured dogs and cats whose owners cannot afford expensive care for their beloved pets.

The Dog Jog Committee is calling on all creative young artists to put your imaginations and love of dogs to work by submitting a drawing Read More

Monastery Lake To Reopen For Fishing March 1, 2025

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New Mexico Department of Game & Fish News:

PECOS – After a winter closure, the Benedictine Monastery Lake, near the village of Pecos, will be freshly stocked with trout and reopen for fishing Saturday, March 1. The Benedictine Monastery Lake is part of the Department’s Open Gate Program. Please visit our website for more information about this property.

If you are planning a fishing trip this spring, the Department has several tools to help you. The Weekly Fishing Report provides up-to-date information on fishing conditions at numerous water bodies throughout the state. The Fishing Read More

Newest Multi-Use Trail In Los Alamos County Has Opened!

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Los Alamos resident Brenda Fleming, center, snips the red ribbon to ceremoniously open the Urban Trail for business Wednesday afternoon. Front row, from left, Public Works Director Eric Martinez, Los Alamos County Council Chair Theresa Cull, County Deputy Manager Juan Rael and County Councilor Ryn Herrmann, far right, also take part in the ceremony. The celebration was held on the boardwalk, the signature feature of the Urban Trail project near the Canyon Road tennis courts. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

A large crowd gathers Wednesday afternoon  just outside the Canyon Road Read More

Los Alamos County Ice Rink Trailhead Closed Until March 16

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During the two-week closure, trail users are encouraged to access Los Alamos Canyon via the Quemazon Trailhead. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Trail access from the Los Alamos County Ice Rink Trailhead will be closed until March 16 due to the Ice Rink Parking Lot Improvement Project construction.

During the two-week closure trail users are encouraged to access Los Alamos Canyon via the Quemazon Trailhead.

The County apologizes for the inconvenience but said they are pleased that this project will improve the overall experience for Ice Rink and trail users. Read More

Posts From The Road: Cruising Saguaro Lake In Arizona

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Lake & Canyons: Saguaro Lake was formed when the Salt River was dammed in 1930. The lake is a few miles long with a combination of open spaces and areas within the canyons. The lake offers various water and outdoor recreational activities for visitors. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Saguaros: The Saguaro Lake is named for the thousands of saguaro cacti that line the shores of the lake. The surrounding desert landscape combined with the blue waters of the lake create dramatic views. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

It’s not often Read More