Recreation
Pajarito Ski Area Offering Super Savings In February & March
Skiing is super affordable at Pajarito Mountain Ski Area – tickets are less than $35 select days in February and tickets start at just $15 in March … plus receive $10 in free resort credit to enjoy a meal at the cafe or a treat in the Bird’s Nest store. Right now 75 percent of trails are open as well. Courtesy/PMSA
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County Considers Artificial Turf For Athletic Fields
Los Alamos County is considering following Sullivan Field’s footsteps and installing artificial turf at up to five of its athletic fields. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Could the use of grass on athletic fields dry up and die? Los Alamos County’s Community Services Department is pondering this idea through a series of public listening sessions aimed at collecting thoughts from residents and field users about replacing sod with artificial turf on up to five athletic fields around the County.
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Daily Postcard: Bandelier’s Tsankawi Unit Reopens
Daily Postcard: Bandelier National Monument’s Tsankawi Unit has reopened on N.M. 4 near the intersection to the Truck Route. Courtesy/BNM Read More
Posts From The Road: Cleveland Roller Mill
Cleveland Roller Mill: The Cleveland Roller Mill is in the tiny village of Cleveland in Mora County. The three story adobe structure still contains all milling equipment. At the end of the building is a cast iron water wheel 18-feet-6-inches high, which powers the milling equipment. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Mill Entrance: The Cleveland Roller Mill is now a private museum. The entrance to the museum looks much like it has for decades when the mill was in operation. The museum is a 501(c)(3)organization that provides history of the mill, wheat farming in Mora County and the history Read More
County To Host Second Public Input Meeting On N.M. 4 Crossing And Multi-Use Trail Improvement Project
Map of the N.M. 4 Crossing and Multi-use Trail Improvement Project. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Public Works Department invites the public to attend a second public input meeting regarding the upcoming N.M. 4 Crossing and Multi-Use Trail Improvement Project. The meeting is 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave. The Zoom link for virtual attendance is https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81357060773.
Those unable to attend the public meeting but wish to submit comments may do so by Feb. 4 at lacpw@lacnm.us.
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BLM & USDA Forest Service Announce 2025 Grazing Fees
BLM News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The federal grazing fee for 2025 remains $1.35 per animal unit month for public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management and $1.35 per head month for lands managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service.
An animal unit month or head month — treated as equivalent measures for fee purposes — is the use of public lands by one cow and her calf, one horse, or five sheep or goats for a month. The newly calculated grazing fee takes effect March 1, 2025. The fee will apply to nearly 18,000 grazing permits and leases administered by BLM and nearly 6,250 permits Read More
Ice Fishing Opens At Three New Mexico State Parks
New Mexico State Parks News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico State Parks announces the official opening of ice fishing season at Eagle Nest Lake, Fenton Lake and Sugarite Canyon State Parks.
Anglers eager to bundle up and cast a line can now enjoy this winter tradition—while taking precautions to stay safe on the ice.
“We welcome ice fishing enthusiasts to enjoy this winter fishing season. However, we ask that they take precautions to ensure that their outings are safe and enjoyable,” said Toby Velasquez, director for New Mexico State Parks.
Ice Fishing Guidelines & Safety Tips
- Foot traffic only – Motorized
‘Mardi Gras In The Mountains 2025’ In Red River
Red River News:
RED RIVER – The vibrant town of Red River is thrilled to announce the 33rd annual Mardi Gras In The Mountains, set to take place from Feb. 27 to March 4.
This year’s festivities embrace the theme “Superheroes”, inviting attendees to celebrate the spirit of heroism amidst the enchanting winter landscape.
Event Highlights:
Thursday, Feb. 27:
- Pre-Parade Kickoff Reception: Join the Krewes for music, refreshments and hors d’oeuvres 6-7 p.m. at Yesterday’s Diner.
- Thursday Night Parade: The parade starts at 7 p.m. at Yesterday’s Diner and ends at the Motherlode Saloon. Spectators
The Great Backyard Bird Count Feb. 14-17
GBBC News
Share in the joy of birds during the annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) and help make your community stronger for you and the birds. Bird and nature lovers everywhere unite in the effort to tally as many of the world’s bird species as possible over these four days. Combined with other bird counts, GBBC results help create a clearer picture of how birds are faring—whether individual species are declining, increasing, or holding steady in the face of habitat loss, climate change, and other threats.
The 28th annual Great Backyard Bird Count is taking place Feb. 14-17, 2025.
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