Recreation

Posts From The Road: Wimberley, Texas

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Natural Beauty: Cypress Creek runs through the center of Wimberley, Texas. The tall cypress trees line the shores and late afternoon light shining through the foliage reveal the beauty of the area. The creek is just steps from the Wimberley downtown square, which is the center of town. Restaurants along Cypress Creek have outdoor dining which faces the creek and scenic surroundings. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Downtown Square: Shops on on side of the downtown square in Wimberley, Texas, shine as the afternoon sunlight skims across the store fronts. The beginning of the Christmas Read More

Bandelier Winter Solstice Walks Return Dec. 20-22

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Shadows from two people with a rising sun behind them align perfectly with the opening of the walkway on winter solstice in 2022. Courtesy/NPS

BANDELIER News:

Bandelier National Monument is announcing the return of its popular Winter Solstice Walks Dec. 20-22, 2024. The ranger-led program will start at 7 a.m. on all three days at the Bandelier National Monument Visitor Center.

The early-morning program will take participants to the entrance of Tyuonui Pueblo in Frijoles Canyon. It is a short walk from the park’s visitor center. The sun will rise in alignment with the entrance of Tyuonyi Pueblo Read More

Pajarito Mountain All Groomed And Ready For Skiers!

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Pajarito Mountain Ski Area is all groomed early this morning and ready for skiers when the slopes opens at 9 a.m. today. Pajarito is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 15, then scheduled to be open every day Dec. 20 through Jan. 5, 2025. Learn more at https://www.pajarito.ski/. Screenshot/PMSA Read More

Los Alamos Amateur Radio Club Events For December

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LAARC to meet Dec. 13 in the Club Meeting Room upstairs in this building at 4017 Arkansas. Courtesy/LAARC

LAARC News:

The Los Alamos Amateur Radio Club (LAARC) will be holding elections for officers in addition to normal topics at its December meeting, 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 in the Club Meeting Room upstairs at 4017 Arkansas.

This regular meeting reviews the state of amateur radio frequencies, repeaters, long distance propagation and emergency support equipment. Current and upcoming efforts to support amateur radio and emergency response services in Los Alamos and Northern New Mexico are Read More

Scenes From 2024 Local CROP Hunger Walk/Turkey Trot

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Scene from the 2024 Los Alamos CROP Hunger Walk/Turkey Trot held Sunday, Nov. 24 starting at Los Alamos Middle School on North Mesa. Courtesy/Atomic City Road Runners

Scene from the 2024 Los Alamos CROP Hunger Walk/Turkey Trot held Sunday, Nov. 24 starting at Los Alamos Middle School on North Mesa. Courtesy/Atomic City Road Runners

Los Alamos CROP Hunger Walk/Turkey Trot:

At least 25% of the funds collected from the annual Los Alamos CROP Hunger Walk/Turkey Trot go to L.A. Cares, the local food bank serving Los Alamos County residents facing food insufficiency.

This event is part of a nationwide Read More

Los Alamos Ice Rink Hosts LAHS PE Classes Dec. 9-12

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos High School PE classes will be held Dec. 9-12 at the Los Alamos Ice Rink during public skate sessions.

Students will participate in three time slots daily:

  • 8:40-9:40 a.m.
  • 10:20-11:20 a.m.
  • 12:35-1:35 p.m.

Public skate will still be available during these sessions, but community members should expect increased activity on the ice.

Direct questions to the Los Alamos Ice Rink at 505.662.4500. Read More

County Council Proclaims Dec. 19 ‘Valles Caldera Day’

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Los Alamos County Councilor Suzie Havemann, far right, presents a proclamation declaring Dec. 19 ‘Valles Caldera Day’ to, front row from left, volunteers Jordan Ray and Kathy Brooks and Bookstore Manager Laura Regele and back row from left, Lead Fee Tech Dave Jones, Park Ranger Corey Lycopolus, Facility Manager Jonathan Allbach, Chief Ranger Nathan Plants and Chief of Interpretation Dave Krueger, during Tuesday’s council meeting. This commemorates the 10th Anniversary of Valles Caldera National Preserve. The community is invited to join the park Dec. 19 to celebrate with a variety of Read More

Weekly Fishing Report: Dec. 4, 2024 

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post 

The Fishing Report will be shorter from now until springtime because many of the streams and lakes are now closed due to winter conditions. 

Anglers who would still like to fish open water for trout and other species should consider a trip to Southern New Mexico.

Most of the small lakes and reservoirs in this part of the state are stocked with catchable-size rainbow trout during the winter months. Locations that offer a chance at not just stocked trout but larger holdover trout include Grindstone Reservoir near Ruidoso and Lake Robert’s Read More

Hear Outdoor Adventure Stories At Mountaineers Potpourri

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At the Mountaineers holiday Potpourri, Olivia Li will talk about the badlands of northwestern New Mexico. The badlands feature unworldly rock formations such as the ‘King of Wings’ shown here. Courtesy/LAM

By BILL PRIEDHORSKY
Los Alamos Mountaineers

The Los Alamos Mountaineers will host its annual Potpourri at Fuller Lodge, with doors opening at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 11. The Potpourri is one part potluck and six parts 10-minute talks, simmered in conversation and camaraderie. It is a strictly in-person event, with no hybrid adjunct.

While the Potpourri is a members only event, anyone Read More