Recreation

Northern Río Grande National Heritage Area Presents Second Annual Cultures & Creators Visual Arts Festival

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New Mexico Department Of Cultural Affairs News:

The Northern Río Grande National Heritage Area will present the second annual Cultures & Creators Visual Arts Festival Sept. 14-22 at Los Luceros Historic Site.

What: Presented by Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area (NRGNHA) and held at Los Luceros Historic Site, Cultures & Creators Visual Arts Festival celebrates the incredible cultural and artistic heritage of Northern New Mexico with a juried art exhibit in the Community Room featuring the work of local artists.

This year, NRGNHA is honored to present Wesley Vigil as the Read More

Weekly Fishing Report: Sept. 2, 2024

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By GEORGE MORSE 
Sports and Outdoors 
Los Alamos Daily Post 

There was a chill in the air to begin the Labor Day weekend. Cooler temperatures and the continuing benefit of monsoon rains have improved fishing conditions. This has allowed the State Game and Fish Department to stock more locations. 

Anglers have been reporting murky to muddy water conditions at Pilar on the Rio Grande. Flows on the Rio are not too high, so the rain may be to blame. 

Grouse season began Sunday, Sept. 1, so keep an eye out for these birds. They are great eating but can be hard to find. Spotting some while driving the Forest Read More

Scenes From Car Show & Diecast Racing Event At Overlook

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James Nelson, owner of White Rock Toys and Gaming and sponsor of Sunday’s Car Show and Diecast Racing event  starts the heat at Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by Pat Kestell

Evelyn Sena’s ‘Radar Ranger’ was the overall winner of the Diecast Racing event Sunday at Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by Pat Kestell

James Nelson, owner of White Rock Toys and Gaming and sponsor of the Car Show and Diecast Racing presents trophies to four, from left, Sammy Kestell 6, Gideon Kestell 4, Trace Lee Trujillo, 9, and Evelyn Sena, 9. Sena’s ‘Radar Ranger’ (second picture if you would like to use it) was the overall Read More

Posts From The Road: Echo Lake In Colorado

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Road to Mt. Blue Sky: The road to Mt. Blue Sky passes by Echo Lake before turning and becoming a fee road to the summit. Echo Lake and Echo Lake Lodge seen at the right side sit at about 10,600 feet in elevation. The road to the 14,264 summit is another 13 mile drive from the lodge. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Fisherman: A fisherman is seen casting his line at Echo Lake on a gorgeous afternoon in late August. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Close Up: A closer, more intimate view of the lake shore shows blades of grass among the blue waters. The light breezes created ripples in the water during Read More

Fort Union Announces September Evening Programs

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Soldiers at sunset at Fort Union National Monument. Courtesy/NPS

Fort Union News:

WATROUS – Fort Union National Monument announces its upcoming September evening programs.

“A Play of Candlelight” – Dressed in historic costumes, staff will guide visitors on a lantern lit tour to “meet” some of the personalities who helped weave the fabric of Fort Union. Reservations are required for this free event being held 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 by calling the visitor center at 505.425.8025 extension 0.

Each program lasts about 45 minutes and is limited to 22 reservation holders. Read More

Bosque Redondo Memorial At Fort Sumner Historic Site To Offer Ranger-Led Tours Saturdays Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28

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Fort Sumner Historic Site News:

The community is invited to join Ranger Lily and Instructional Coordinator Rebekha, 1-3 p.m. each Saturday in September for a guided tour of the permanent exhibition, “Bosque Redondo…A Place of Suffering…A Place of Survival”.

Participants will also experience a tour outdoors, visiting the site’s flock of Navajo Churro sheep and exploring the exterior grounds at Fort Sumner Historic Site.

Details

  • Who: Bosque Redondo Memorial at Fort Sumner Historic Site
  • When: Saturdays, September 7, 14, 21 and 28, 1-3 p.m.
  • Where: Bosque Redondo Memorial at Fort Sumner Historic
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Scoggins Top Predictor In Pace Race On Kwage Mesa Trail

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Scene from the Atomic City Road Runners weekly pace race Tuesday on Kwage Mesa Trail. Courtesy/ACRR

Scene from the Atomic City Road Runners weekly pace race Tuesday on Kwage Mesa Trail. Courtesy/ACRR

ACRR News:

Warren Scoggins was the best predictor in the Atomic City Road Runners weekly pace race held Tuesday on Kwage Mesa Trail on North Mesa. He was 23 seconds off his predicted time.

Other accurate predictors were:

  • Zeke Wilmot with a 32 second differential;
  • Chris Michel recording a 60 second difference; and
  • Paul Geimer at 70 seconds off as well as the top finisher in the 3 mile distance at 19:25.
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Zamboni Named!

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The new Zamboni is to be named ‘Luke Icewalker’, submitted by Asher, 5. Courtesy/LAC

For submitting the winning name for Zamboni, Asher, along with his family, was presented with the prize of a free 10-visit punch pass for the Los Alamos Ice Rink 2024-2025 skating season and a remote-controlled cooler, with the name displayed, donated by the Zamboni company, at the last Los Alamos Summer Concert this evening, Aug. 30. Courtesy/LAC

Zamboni Named!

The Los Alamos County Ice Rink welcomed its new Zamboni in January 2024 with black and teal colors. During January through mid-May, the Recreation Read More