Recreation

Nordic Trail Closed Due To Snowy Conditions

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COUNTY News:

The Nordic trails are closed due to recent snow and melt-off. These conditions affect the usability of the trails, and additional time may be needed for the ground to be ready when it is highly saturated.

As a reminder, this closure also applies to walkers, hikers and snowshoers.

Golf Course staff are actively monitoring conditions, and the community will be notified as soon as skiing and snowshoeing are allowed to resume.

The community is thanked for its patience and understanding during this time as crews work to maintain safe and enjoyable trails.

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Posts From The Road: Million Dollar Highway

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Carved Roadway: The path of the Million Dollar Highway was carved out of the side of mountains in several locations. The original ‘road’ was little more than a wagon trail but it was built by blasting the side of the mountains to form the road bed. The roadway features high towering peaks on one side of the road and deep gorges on the other side of the road. The highway is much wider today but it still lacks shoulders and guard rails, which frightens  some travelers. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Red Mountain: Red Mountain actually consists of three peaks, which are all topped with swirls of Read More

County Ice Rink 2024-25 Season Passes Available

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Ice Rink has announced that season passes are now available for the 2024-2025 skating season.

With a range of pass options, everyone can enjoy the community rink’s regular skating sessions, hockey sessions and lunch-hour skates.

Season Passes for the 2024-2025 Season:

All passes are valid through the 2024-2025 Ice Rink season for regularly scheduled public skating sessions. Passes cannot be used for special events. Upon purchasing a pass online, customers should bring their receipt to the Ice Rink, where staff will take their picture and issue the pass. Read More

Brewer Arena Improvement Proj. Phase One Begins Nov. 11

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COUNTY News:

The Brewer Arena Improvement Project Phase One is about to get underway. Phase one is the demolition of the grandstand and shade structure. This phase of the improvement project will begin with the staging of equipment on-site starting Monday Nov. 11, as contractors prepare for demolition. Demolition of existing structures will officially commence Wednesday, Nov. 13. 

This project marks Phase One of a larger design plan for the grandstand, including the necessary ADA improvements. Once demolition begins, the site will become an active work zone.

Community members are advised Read More

Buy Santa Fe National Forest Christmas Tree Permit Nov. 14

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE — Create a memorable experience with friends and family by cutting a Christmas tree on the Santa Fe National Forest.

Purchase a Christmas tree permit online or in-person at the Supervisor’s Office in Santa Fe and all Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) District Offices starting at 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 14 through Dec. 31, 2024.

Purchase a permit the following ways:

  • Online through recreation.gov starting Nov. 14. After purchasing, print the permit and place it on the dashboard of one’s vehicle before cutting a tree. Note that a digital image on a smartphone is not considered a valid
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Santa Fe National Forest Dist. Offices Closed Veterans Day

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE — All Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) offices will be closed Monday Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day.

The Santa Fe National Forest Supervisor’s Office and District Offices will resume regular business hours Tuesday Nov. 12.

To honor and commemorate veterans, Nov. 11 is designated as a fee free day. Fees will be waived at many day-use recreation sites. Did you know federal agencies offer passes for military members and their dependents? Learn more at Military Pass | USGS Store.

If you plan to visit the Santa Fe National Forest over the weekend contact us for current conditions Read More

Bandelier To Waive Entrance Fees On Veterans Day Nov. 11

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NPS News:

Monday, Nov. 11, 2024 the National Park Service invites the public to remember and honor veterans by waiving entrance fees on Veterans Day at all National Park Service sites.

Fee free days provide opportunities to explore new places or enjoy old favorites. Out of more than 400 national park sites, just over 100 charge an entrance fee.

The entrance fee waiver for fee free days does not cover amenity or user fees for activities such as camping. For more information visit: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/fee-free-parks.htm 

Veterans and Gold Star Family members qualify for a free Read More

Pajarito First To Open In New Mexico This Saturday!

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Conditions this morning at Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. Courtesy photo

Pajarito Mountain News:

  • Monster Storm Brings Historic Opening To Ski Area

Pajarito Mountain will open this Saturday, Nov. 9  for its ski season, five weeks before its scheduled opening date. The mountain will open with Aspen lift.

The mountain received 29” of snow in the 72 hours, allowing the resort to get open.

“This is historic for Pajarito Mountain. It’s been about 40 years since Pajarito has been able to open before Thanksgiving,” Pajarito Mountain General Manager Jasen Bellomy said. “This is an amazing way to kick off Read More