Recreation

Lifeguarding Review Course Jan. 4 At Aquatic Center

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County announces an American Red Cross Lifeguarding Review Course being offered 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4.

The purpose of this Lifeguarding Review Course is to ensure participants who possess an American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuers maintain their skills and certifications. The cost to take this course is $180 per person.

Anyone holding the American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification qualifies to take the Lifeguard Review instead of retaking the complete Lifeguard Class.

The course “tests out” the participants Read More

Posts From The Road: 2024 Year In Review

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Salmon River and Stanley, Idaho: The Sawtooth Mountains serve as a majestic backdrop for this view of the Salmon River near the town of Stanley, Idaho. The Sawtooth Valley offers abundant space for ranching as well as many summer and winter outdoor recreational activities. This is a portion of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument: The Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument is a remote park 44 miles from Silver City. The cliff dwellings were inhabited around the year 1260. The interiors of the caves are constructed Read More

Registration For Los Alamos Little League Begins Jan. 1

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A former Little League baseball team. Courtesy photo

A former Little League softball team. Courtesy photo

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

Browsing options for summer activities to enroll your child in? Perhaps America’s favorite pastime should be considered. Los Alamos Little League encompasses all of baseball’s and softball’s best qualities – the thrill of the sport and life skills it can teach.

Registration for Los Alamos Little League begins Jan. 1. If interested in participating in either baseball or softball, go to https://www.lalittleleague.org/ Read More

New Mexico Celebrates Passage Of EXPLORE Act: Landmark For Outdoor Recreation & Economic Growth

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New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division Director Karina Armijo

EDD News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division applauds the historic passage of the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act by the U.S. Senate.

This legislation ushers in a new era for the $1.2 trillion outdoor recreation economy, further bolstering New Mexico’s thriving outdoor industry and communities.

The EXPLORE Act, which now awaits President Biden’s signature, represents a watershed moment for outdoor recreation in New Mexico and nationwide. By modernizing policies, Read More

Purgatory Resort Announces Winter 2024 Holiday Festivities

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DURANGO — Purgatory Resort announces a festive holiday event lineup, featuring family-friendly activities, signature on-mountain experiences and seasonal celebrations.

The Village Plaza base area will serve as the center for entertainment, dining and festivities throughout the holiday season.

Purgatory 2024 Remaining Holiday Schedule

  • Whiskey Tasting at Hoody’s
    Date: Dec. 27, 5-6:30 p.m.
    Guests can enjoy a guided tasting of four premium whiskeys, including Woody Creek Straight Bourbon, TinCup Fourteener Bourbon, Distillery 291 Small Batch Bourbon, and Eagle Rare 10-Year Bourbon.
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Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: Dec. 18, 2024

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Bridge News:

Here was a competitive hand at our Dec. 18 game. Before reviewing the bidding and play, try to visualize how the bidding might proceed, and then how the hand should be played.

Board 5: North was the dealer; North/South were vulnerable.

 

*Negative, promising at least 4 hearts 

Dealer is North and passes, as does East. South should open 1♠, though except for the 6-card spade suit, this is not a good hand. West will likely overcall with 2♣, and North should make a negative double, promising at least 4 hearts and not at least 3-card support for spades. East has a very reasonable raise to 3♣, which Read More

Weekly Fishing Report: Dec. 25, 2024 

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post 

Merry Christmas 

If you are still looking for a gift for that angler in your life here are some suggestions. Lures make excellent stocking stuffers. So do packages of hooks, sinkers and bobbers.

The weather has been pretty cold in the mornings with somewhat warmer afternoons. Since that big storm at the beginning of November it has been pretty dry. It would be great to start building a decent snowpack for this winter soon.

Anglers should consider a trip to Southern New Mexico.

Most of the small lakes and reservoirs in this part of the state Read More

Posts From The Road: Lights Of Gisewa 2024

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San Jose de los Jemez Mission: An impressive display of farolitos filled the interior walls of the San Jose de los Jemez Mission. Shown is the display on a clear and chilly evening on Dec. 14. The Gisewa Pueblo was established around the year 1350 and the mission was constructed a few years later. The full moon lit the wall to the left and others throughout the grounds. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Visitors & Farolitos: Hundreds of visitors were present for the lighting the night we attended on Dec. 14. This photo shows several visitors as they move about in the dark with the outer walls Read More