Recreation

Santa Fe Conservation Trust Completes Public Access Project Along The Rio Grande In La Mesilla

October 30, 2024 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

SFCT News:

In November 2023, the Santa Fe Conservation Trust (SFCT) accepted the donation of a conservation easement over 58 acres of land along the Rio Grande in La Mesilla.

The Aeby family generously chose to grant this conservation easement to protect their land from development and provide continued public access to the river.

The newly-protected land sits on the eastern bank of the Rio Grande in between Santa Fe and Española. The Aebys have owned the land since the 1950s, and have always invited neighbors, Scouts, birding groups, and others to hike there and enjoy the natural beauty. Located Read More

New Mexico Department Of Game And Fish Announces Off-Highway Vehicle Education And Trail Safety Grant Awards

October 29, 2024 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

NMDGF News:

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Program has announced the 2024-2025 grant cycle awards totaling $162,700.

OHV Education and Trail Safety Grants

$20,000 to Region II Emergency Medical Services, Inc., to distribute newly developed public-safety media campaigns that will help reduce preventable pediatric traumatic brain injuries among young OHV operators in Doña Ana, Grant, Hidalgo, Luna and Sierra counties.
$14,000 to the Red Rock Motorsports Club, Inc. of Gallup to upgrade OHV park facilities and maintenance and erosion-mitigation

Weekly Fishing Report: Oct. 28, 2024

October 28, 2024 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post

Streamflows are dropping across Northern New Mexico as the effects of the heavy rain over a week ago start to wear off. The water may stay a little murky. Murky water is still fish able, just remember the fish are having trouble seeing just as you are.

Flies should have a little flash or color to them. Spinners are a good choice as the fish can feel the vibration of the spinning blade.

The wild brown trout and brook trout are spawning this time of year. They will develop deeper colors and become more aggressive. The higher flows will keep their redds Read More

Posts From The Road: Bishop Castle In Rye, Colorado

October 27, 2024 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Front and Side View: The front and side view of the Bishop Castle greets visitors after they make their way through the arched stone entryway into the castle grounds. The sheer size and magnitude of the castle is amazing as you approach the building. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Grand Hall: The most impressive floor in the castle is the third floor where the Grand Hall is located. The hall covers the entire interior floor space on this floor. This space is very impressive as you look around and begin to notice the details and support design of the space. The open floor is covered by a beautiful Read More

Los Alamos Aquatic Center Closed For Swim Meet Nov. 2

October 26, 2024 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos Aquatic Center will be closed to the public Saturday, Nov. 2 to host the Mountain Club Swim Meet.

The event is 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., bringing together multiple USA Swimming teams from Los Alamos, Santa Fe, Taos and Albuquerque.

The closure will affect both the main pool and therapy pool, as the center dedicates its facilities to supporting youth swimming in New Mexico.

The Aquatic Center will resume regular hours Sunday, Nov. 3.

For further information on this event or updates on Aquatic Center hours, visit the Los Alamos County website or contact the Aquatic Center Read More

Aquatic Center Closed Oct. 26 For Pumpkin Splash Event

October 24, 2024 by Submitted by Kirsten Laskey (ladp admin)

COUNTY News:

The Aquatic Center will be closed for public swimming Oct. 26 to host the Pumpkin Splash event. During this time, the main pool, therapy pool, and leisure lagoon will be reserved for event activities, and general public access will not be permitted.

The leisure lagoon will be the center of the Pumpkin Splash, where participants can dive in and pick their own pumpkins. Only parents or guardians accompanying a ticketed participant will be allowed entry to the pool area. Without a ticketed participant, entry will not be allowed.

Ticket Information:

Pre-event purchase: $7 per person/per

Y To Host Día De Los Muertos 5k Nov. 2

October 23, 2024 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

The Family YMCA News:

The Family YMCA is hosting it’s first Día De Los Muertos 5k, 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Los Alamos Cooperative Market/Canyon Rim Trail, to Run to Remember.

El Día de Los Muertos or The Day of the Dead is a holiday in which people are able to honor their loved ones who have passed on before them. It is a way to connect with those loved ones and to celebrate their lives. It is celebrated in Mexico as well as other Hispanic cultures and allows a connection between the living and the dead.

The Y’s Día de Los Muertos 5K Run will be a spectacular way to honor loved ones who have passed on. It Read More

VFW Pool League Honors Tom McLaughlin For 30 Years

October 23, 2024 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Tom McLaughlin, seated at center, is honored by the Los Alamos Pool League for his 30 years of membership Tuesday evening at the VFW. McLaughlin was diagnosed in June with bulbar onset Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). His daughter Deb Hinkley, standing to his left, told him ‘life isn’t fair’ to which he wrote in response on his iPad, ‘Life has been fair … I have had 81 great years!’ Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Tom McLaughlin, second from left, gathered with his pool team members from left, daughter Deb Hinckley, McLaughlin, granddaughter Alex Hinckley and Sean Apgar, at Read More

Community Invited To Learn About Mysteries Of The Underground With Dr. Ben Tobin Thursday At Fuller Lodge

October 23, 2024 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Dr. Benjamin Tobin inside a cave. Courtesy/NMC

NMC News:

The community is invited to attend a free public lecture with Dr. Ben Tobin: “Exploring Caves through Interdisciplinary Science”, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 at Fuller Lodge.

Dr. Benjamin Tobin, the Director of The National Cave and Karst Research Institute (NCKRI) in Carlsbad, will describe NCKRI and the role it plays through a lecture entitled “Exploring Caves through Interdisciplinary Science”.

Dr. Tobin has been involved with cave and karst research and resource management for more than 20 years.

This event is made possible Read More