Recreation

County Wildlife Education: Rocky Mountain Elk Rut Season

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The elk is the star of the show during October in the Jemez Mountains. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

During the month of October, the elk becomes the star of the show here in the Jemez Mountains. Known for being more visible and vocal during the fall season, spectators flock to the Valles Caldera National Preserve for a chance to watch and hear these magnificent creatures. But what are the elk doing?

The Rut

Elk behavior during the fall season is called the rut. Elk breed in the fall and exhibit various behaviors that are more aggressive and visible than at other times of year. 

  • Bulls gather cows and calves
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Los Alamos Pool League Starts 2024-2025 Season Oct. 15

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The Los Alamos Pool League is starting its 2024-2025 season on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Courtesy/LAPL

By PAUL TOBASH
President
Los Alamos Pool League

Do you like to play pool? The Los Alamos Pool League (LAPL) is waiting for you!

The LAPL is starting its 2024-2025 season on Tuesday, Oct. 15 and we are looking for players who would be willing to play as substitutes for our regular team players if needed.

The LAPL has been gathering for group play over the past several years and we are always looking for new players who have an interest in a fun and competitive environment. Currently, the league has 9 teams that Read More

Gilman Tunnels To Close For Rock Stabilization Project

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Gilman Tunnels will be closed to all traffic Oct. 14-Dec. 1 for a rock stabilization project. Courtesy/SFNF

View of the Gilman Tunnels. Courtesy/SFNF

SFNF News:

SANTA FE — Beginning Monday Oct. 14 and extending to Dec. 1, the popular Gilman Tunnels will be closed to all traffic, including motorized, non-motorized, and foot traffic to conduct a rock stabilization project.

“The Jemez Ranger District experienced a storm event in 2022 that caused considerable rock fall at the Gilman Tunnels,” Jemez District Ranger Jeremy Golston said. “At that time, we identified the need to schedule periodic Read More

Pajarito’s 2024 Oktoberfest Set To Celebrate Autumn With Local Breweries And Live Entertainment Oct. 19

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Scene from a previous celebration. Courtesy/Pajarito

PAJARITO News:

Pajarito announces its second annual Oktoberfest scheduled for Oct. 19, 2024. This year’s festival will feature local breweries, including Bathtub Row Brewery, Boxing Bear Brewery and La Cumbre Brewery, offering a variety of craft beers that embody the essence of fall.

The festivities will commence at noon with live music performances from Eryn Bent followed by Sunbender. Admission for beer drinkers is $25.

Oktoberfest attendees may also enjoy delicious German favorites from the cafe, along with a variety of lawn games. Read More

Weekly Fishing Report: Oct. 12 2024

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post

Streamflows in Northern New Mexico have fallen to the lowest level they have had in months. The Rio Grande at Cerro near the state border near Colorado was flowing at just 66.5 cubic-feet-per-second. The Chama River above the town of Chama was at 21.4 cubic-feet-per-second. The Pecos River was flowing at 42.3 cubic-feet-per-second.

These flows are well-below normal for this time of year. They make for good fishing, but the low water requires a stealthy approach and accurate casts.

The wild brown trout and brook trout are spawning this Read More

Prescribed Fires Tentatively Planned In Cuba Ranger District

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Map of the 591-acre Golondrino Mesa prescribed fire area. Courtesy/SFNF

Map of the 864-acre Sanchez prescribed fire area. Courtesy/SFNF

SFNF News:

SANTA FE—Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) Fire managers from the Cuba Ranger District plan to begin ignitions on the 864-acre Sanchez prescribed fire and the 591-acre Golondrino Mesa prescribed fire as early as Nov. 7, 2024.

The project areas are approximately eight miles northeast of Llaves, and adjacent to the Rio Chama Wilderness. Both the Sanchez and Golondrino Mesa prescribed fire projects are part of the Golondrino National Environmental Read More

Community Celebrates Opening Of Los Alamos Reservoir

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From left, Los Alamos County Council Chair Theresa Cull, Board of Public Utilities Chair Robert Gibson and Deputy Utility Manager for Gas, Water and Sewer Services Clay Moseley get ready to snip the ribbon and ceremoniously reopen the Los Alamos Reservoir Wednesday morning along with New Mexico Environment Department Watershed Protection Section Program Manager Kate Lacey Younge, Keystone Restoration Ecology President Steve Vrooman and Utility Manager Philo Shelton. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

A view of the newly reopened Los Alamos Reservoir Wednesday morning. Completing Read More

ADA Trail Construction Underway On Kinnikinnik Park

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Map of Kinnikinnik Park trail closures during ADA trail contruction expected through November. Courtesy/LAC 

COUNTY News:

Parks and Open Space has announced that ADA trail construction began Monday, Oct. 4 on the Kinnikinnik Park. Construction is expected to be completed by the end of November, though the timeline may be extended if weather conditions cause delays.

During this construction period, various trails within Kinnikinnik Park will be closed to the public. Signs will be posted by staff, and visitors are encouraged to observe all closures for their safety. However, trails leading Read More