Recreation
Los Alamos County Open Space And Trails Management Plan Interactive Engagement Session Aug. 29
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Community Services Parks and Open Space Division is seeking feedback for the planning process to consolidate open space and trails management plans.
An in-person, interactive engagement session will be held 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29 at Fuller Lodge to help Parks Parks and Open Space Division understand key community issues, priorities and goals related to trails and open space in Los Alamos County. Light refreshments will be provided.
For more information on the planning process, visit the project page or contact Eric Peterson at eric.peterson@lacnm.us Read More
New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division Announces $3.2 Million Awarded To 17 Projects Around The State
Picuris Pueblo plans to add a bike park to the All Wheels Park that includes progressive jump lines, technical skills features, drop zones and an adaptive use/accessibility area. Courtesy/ORD
The New Mexico Off Highway Vehicle Association (NMOHVA) and the Carson National Forest El Rito Ranger District collaborated on replacing fence gates with cattle guards to support motorized use that also allows grazing permittees to keep cattle in designated pastures. Courtesy/ORD
ORD News:
SANTA FE — The Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD) of the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) Read More
Posts From The Road: Lewis Clark Valley
Lewiston-Clarkson: A viewpoint just out of Lewiston, Idaho on Highway 95 gives visitors a nice view of the cities of Lewiston and part of Clarkson, Wash. The viewpoint is almost 2,000 feet higher in elevation than Lewiston at the river level. Lewiston is seen on the left side of the photo and Clarkson on the right. The two cities and surrounding area are the center of activity and population in the Lewis Clark Valley. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Confluence: The confluence of the Clearwater River seen on the left in the photo and the larger Snake River seen in the upper and right side of the Read More
Volunteers Make Major Difference On Los Alamos Trails
Some of the 36 volunteers gathered Saturday morning to clear about 3.5 miles of Mitchell Trail. Courtesy/SFNF
Two of the 36 volunteers gathered Saturday morning to clear about 3.5 miles of Mitchell Trail. Courtesy/SFNF
By LYNN BJORKLUND, Recreation/Lands
Española/Coyote Ranger Districts
Forest Service
Santa Fe National Forest
Santa Fe National Forest – The very popular and difficult Mitchell Trail, starting from the Arizona Trailhead, received a much needed trim job Saturday morning, Aug. 17. Following a robust monsoon season, the locusts and other vegetation have become out of control Read More
Farmer Is Top Predictor In ACRR Weekly Pace Race
Scene from the ACRR weekly pace race Tuesday on the paved courses starting at Pinon Park (Rocket Park) in White Rock. Courtesy/ACRR
Scene from the ACRR weekly pace race Tuesday on the paved courses starting at Pinon Park (Rocket Park) in White Rock. Courtesy/ACRR
ACRR News:
Joey Farmer was the best predictor in the Atomic City Road Runner’s (ACRR) weekly pace race held Tuesday on the paved courses starting at Pinon Park (Rocket Park) in White Rock. He had a 11 second difference from his predicted time.
Other accurate predictors were:
- Chris Michel at 14 seconds off;
- Steve Daly and Jan Velechovsky
Fall Fiesta 2024 Coming To Valles Caldera Oct. 5-13
An artisan speaks with visitors at a table about her traditional pottery at the 2023 Valles Caldera Fall Fiesta. Photo by C. Lycopolus/NPS
NPS News:
Jemez Springs – From Oct. 5 through Oct. 13, the National Park Service (NPS) will be hosting the Valles Caldera Fall Fiesta—a time to celebrate the rich natural beauty and cultural heritage of this special volcano.
Every day of the fiesta will feature ranger-guided programs, special guest speakers, artisans from local tribes and pueblos, cultural demonstrations, and learning activities.
Along with bugling bull elk and glimmering fall colors, Read More
Pajarito: Music In The Mountains With Foggy Memory Boys
Santa Fe National Forest Implements Closure Order In Española Ranger District
SFNF News:
The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) has issued a temporary closure for the Tesuque Peak area in the Española Ranger District to protect the public’s health and safety during the rebuilding and environmental restoration of the Tesuque Peak Powerline.
This Order shall be in effect from today, Aug. 16 through 12 a.m. Dec 31, 2026, unless rescinded.
Prohibitions Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), the following are prohibited within the closure area on National Forest System (NFS) lands and roads in the Española Ranger District, Santa Fe National Forest:
- 1. Going into
