Recreation

Santa Fe National Forest Offices Closed Labor Day

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE—All Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, in observance of the federal Labor Day holiday. Offices will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, Sept. 3.

The extended Labor Day weekend is traditionally a busy time on the forest as visitors take advantage of the last days of summer to spend time outdoors.

Anyone who plans to recreate on the SFNF this weekend is asked to please practice campfire safety. Never leave a campfire unattended, and make sure coals are cold to the touch before leaving the area.

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PEEC To Host Exclusive 3-Day Geological Field Trip To Ship Rock And El Malpais Sept. 13-15

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Discover New Mexico’s Geological Wonders with PEEC on an expert-led field trip to Ship Rock and El Malpais this Sept. 13-15. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

The community is invited to join local geologists Fraser and Cathy Goff, along with PEEC Sept. 13-15, for an exciting three-day geologic field trip exploring northwestern New Mexico.

The tour will start at the Los Alamos Nature Center and include visits to the iconic Ship Rock and the volcanic field of El Malpais.

On the first day, participants will travel to Ship Rock, a striking volcanic formation on the Navajo Reservation.

The second day will Read More

Los Alamos Golf Course Announces Upcoming Closure

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Golf Course announces upcoming changes to its golf course schedule.

The course will be closed Sept. 2 to Sept. 20 in relation to the improvement project work  underway.

The Golf Course plans to have a limited re-opening on Sept. 21, so that golfers can get back to enjoying the game.

During the closure, the golf shop will remain open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily to assist patrons with any needs or questions.

For those eager to practice, chipping and putting will still be available on the putting green. Please note, however, that all other areas of the golf course and the practice Read More

Weekly Fishing Report: Aug. 28, 2024

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post 

After a cool and wet start to August, the weather has changed to hot and dry. Now is a good time to do a little preseason scouting and learning of the Big Game hunting unit you plan on hunting this fall if you were lucky enough to draw a license.

This coming week should see a return of monsoon rains.

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 begins Sunday, Sept. 1, so keep an eye out for these birds. They are great eating but can be hard Read More

Tourism To Bandelier National Monument In 2023 Contributes $18,607,000 To Local Economy

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BANDELIER News:

A new National Park Service report shows that 199,501 visitors to Bandelier National Monument in 2023 spent $14,257,000 in communities near the park. That spending supported 188 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $18,607,000.

“I’m so proud that our parks and the stories we tell make a lasting impact on more than 300 million visitors a year,” National Park Service Director Chuck Sams said. “And I’m just as proud to see those visitors making positive impacts of their own, by supporting local economies and jobs in every state in the country.” Read More

White Rock Skate Park Has Re-Opened!

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Over the past month, County contractor American Ramp Company installed all new Pro Series modules made of Maxigrip-coated steel, fastener-free riding surfaces, and galvanized steel framework with a 20-year warranty at White Rock Skate Park. Courtesy/LAC

View of the new Pro Series modules installed at White Rock Skate Park. Courtesy/LAC

View of the new Pro Series modules installed at White Rock Skate Park. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Parks Division has announced the White Rock Skate Park Renovation project was completed on budget and on time, and the park is open Read More

National Park Service Marks 108th Birthday

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The National Park Service celebrated its 108th birthday Sunday, Aug. 25. Since its inception on Aug. 24, 1916, the NPS has worked to ‘preserve unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the national park system for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations’. Courtesy/NPS
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Posts From The Road: Colorado Rockies Honors 2024 Baseball Hall Of Famer Todd Helton At Coors Field In Denver

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Todd Helton Weekend: A view of Coors Field on Aug. 17, 2024, at the beginning of a ceremony honoring Todd Helton, the Colorado Rockies second player to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Ryan Spilborghs, former teammate and current member of the Rockies TV broadcast team served as Master of Ceremonies. Seated to Spilborghs left are Todd Helton, a young man who was Helton’s honored guest, Helton’s daughters, Helton’s wife Christy, Payton Manning and Rockies CEO Dick Monfort. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Manning: NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning was a teammate with Read More

Mountaineers To Present ‘Adventures In Indonesia’ Aug. 27

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Summit photo on Mount Rinjani, one of the highest volcanoes in Indonesia at 12,224 feet. Courtesy/Mountaineers

By BILL PRIEDHORSKY
Los Alamos Mountaineers

James Hunter and Beth Cortright will talk about their adventures in Indonesia at the Aug. 27 Los Alamos Mountaineers meeting.

In June 2023, James and Beth joined two of their friends on a tour around a handful of islands in Indonesia. They hiked to see Komodo Dragons in the wild, visited a few caves and waterfalls, and climbed Mount Rinjani, the second tallest volcano in Indonesia.

Hunter is a life-long resident of Los Alamos, active in rock Read More