Recreation

New Mexico State Fair Is In Full Swing And Convenient Transportation Options Are Available For Fairgoers

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STATE FAIR News:

The New Mexico State Fair is in full swing, and to ensure everyone has a smooth and enjoyable experience, several convenient transportation options are available to transport attendees to the fairgrounds easily and safely.

Park and Ride

  • Park and ride services are available to the State Fair from Coronado Center on Saturday’s and Sunday’s during the Fair. Park and ride provides expedited entry straight onto the grounds with security screenings taking place prior to boarding.
  • On Saturdays, park and ride will run from Coronado Center to the State Fair 2-9 p.m. and from the State
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Community Invited To Participate In Free American Smooth Foxtrot Dancing And Lessons Starting Monday Sept. 9

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COMMUNITY News:

Every Monday (except County holidays) from 7-9 p.m. everyone is welcome to free ballroom dancing and lessons at the Betty Ehart Senior Center. It is a Los Alamos County Activity organized by Terry Goodwin and Selmo Jaramillo. Every month we focus on a particular ballroom dance, and in September is American Smooth Foxtrot.

Foxtrot is a smooth, progressive dance characterized by long, continuous flowing movements across the dance floor.  The dance is similar in its look to waltz, although the rhythm is in a 4/4 time signature instead of 3/4. From the late 1910s through the 1940s, Read More

Travel: Raft Utah’s Cataract Canyon For Mild To Wild Ride

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Scene from visit to Utah’s Cataract Canyon. Photo by Debbie Stone 

Scene from visit to Utah’s Cataract Canyon. Photo by Debbie Stone

By DEBBIE STONE
Santa Fe
For the Los Alamos Daily Post

The sign on the left of the river warned of the rapids to come. We were as prepared as we could be, having heard about the intense Class 4+ whitewater that we would encounter after reaching the confluence of the Colorado and Green Rivers in Utah’s Cataract Canyon. The water level was high, which meant the rapids would be fast and turbulent … and exciting!

The wave train started with some fun rapids, then it was time to Read More

Baily Has Perfect Prediction In Weekly Pace Race

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Scene from the Atomic City Road Runners weekly pace race Tuesday on Rendija Road in Rendija Canyon.  Courtesy/ACRR

Scene from the Atomic City Road Runners weekly pace race Tuesday on Rendija Road in Rendija Canyon.  Courtesy/ACRR 

ACRR News:

Scott Baily had perfect prediction in the Atomic City Road Runners weekly pace race Tuesday on Rendija Road in Rendija Canyon off Barranca Mesa. He predicted a finish time of 29:00 minutes and finished in that stated time.

Other accurate predictors were:

On the 1 mile course:

  • Lisa Johnson was the best finisher with a 30 second differential as well as the best
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SFNF Road To Close For Filming Wednesday Sept. 11 Around Gilman Tunnels In Jemez Ranger District

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Section of Forest Service Road 376 in the Jemez Ranger District to close Wednesday for filming. Courtesy/SFNF

SFNF News:

SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) issued a special use permit for filming around the Gilman Tunnels area in the Jemez Ranger District.

The section of Forest Service Road 376 between the South side of Gilman tunnels to the gate immediately to the North of the tunnels will be closed 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Wednesday, Sept. 11 for filming.

The production company will have road guards in place for emergency traffic access.  Message boards will be placed on N.M. 4 and at the intersection Read More

Los Alamos County Continues Efforts To Consolidate Trail And Open Space Management Plans

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A scene from the interactive public meeting held Aug. 29 at Fuller Lodge. The public weighed in on the effort to consolidate the various open space and trail management plans. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

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

When asked what is a favorite pastime in Los Alamos or the best thing is about living on the Hill, one of the most often heard answer is the great outdoors.

There is a lot of it to enjoy; according to the 2015 Open Space Management Plan, there is 4,000 acres of open space, not to mention all the trails.

The 2022 Trail Management Read More

Paper Flower Workshop Blooms At Coronado Historic Site

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NMHS News:

Coronado Historic Site will lead two drop-in paper flower workshops 1-4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 15 and Sept. 22, for visitors to make colorful tissue paper  flowers for the site’s community ofrenda, or offering, display.

Visitors can learn to make colorful tissue paper marigold flowers with instructional coordinator supervisor Jessica Coyle at Coronado Historic Site.

All flowers made in the workshop will be saved and used to decorate the community ofrenda table that will debut at the Fiesta of Cultures Oct. 19.

The community ofrenda will remain on display until Nov. 3, 2024. This drop-in Read More

New Mexico State Fair Announces Opening Day Discounts

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STATE News:

The New Mexico State Fair is thrilled to announce exciting discounts for opening day, Sept. 5, welcoming fairgoers with unbeatable deals on admission, rides and food.

These discounts are cash only and are only available for purchase at the gate.

Opening Day Specials:

  • $2 Admission: Kick off the fair with a bang! Admission to the fair is just $2, making it more accessible than ever for families and friends to enjoy a day of fun.
  • $2 Rides: Thrill-seekers, rejoice! All rides across the midway will be just $2 each, giving everyone a chance to experience the excitement without breaking
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Purgatory Resort Announces 2024-25 Winter Schedule

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This winter Purgatory Resort will open daily Nov. 16 to April 13, 2025 with weekend operations continuing Friday through Sunday until April 27, 2025. Courtesy/Purgatory Resort

PURGATORY News:

Durango, Colo. — Purgatory Resort, one of Colorado’s most family-friendly and affordable ski resorts, has unveiled its 2024-25 winter operating schedule. This winter Purgatory Resort will open daily, Nov. 16 to April 13, 2025 with weekend operations continuing Friday through Sunday until April 27, 2025.

This season features a series of capital improvements and new initiatives designed to enhance Read More