Recreation

Limited Spots Remain For PEEC/Los Alamos Mountaineers’ Las Conchas Snowshoe & Cross‑Country Ski Outing

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Scene from folks participating in a previous snowshoe & cross‑country ski adventure. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

Outdoor enthusiasts are invited to join the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) and Los Alamos Mountaineers (LAM) for an intermediate snowshoe or cross‑country ski adventure, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026.

With only a few spaces left, early registration is encouraged. This point‑to‑point winter outing will travel from the Las Conchas Trailhead to the East Fork Trailhead, covering 4.5 miles and approximately 800 feet of elevation gain.

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Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: Dec. 22, 2025

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BRIDGE News:

This is the last bridge session of the year. Duplicate bridge will resume Jan. 5, 2026. Happy New Year, everyone!

Open winners on Monday were Steve Kemic and Jennifer Young. Flight B winners were Harry Dewey and Linda Lambert.

Here is an interesting hand where, with competitive bidding, the optimal contract is difficult to find.

Board 8:  South is the dealer, and nobody is vulnerable.

After South passes, West appears to have three options:  Open with 1♣; Open with 3♣, or pass.  The hand is too good for a 3♣ opening; a pass will make later bidding difficult, so probably the best option Read More

Weekly Fishing Report: Dec. 22, 2025 

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By GEORGE MORSE 
Sports and Outdoors 
Los Alamos Daily Post 

Happy New Year!

There was limited stocking activity last week and most of the stocking activity was in Southern New Mexico. This area had a taste of winter. Temperatures may not be as warm as they normally would be for this time of year.

Small streams at higher elevations are starting to ice up. The Rio Pueblo, Santa Cruz River and Rio Costilla are already reporting icy conditions that prevent the measurement of streamflow. Lakes are starting to develop thin ice, but it will be a while before the ice is thick enough for safe ice fishing.

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Posts From The Road: 2025 Year In Review Part 1

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Coastal Landscape: A view of the coastline, Highway 1, and the iconic Bixby Bridge is seen from a viewpoint about a dozen miles south of Carmel, Calif. and a short distance from the bridge. The late afternoon sunlight gives the scene a warm glow as the sun sets. The west coast provides many scenic views but images including Bixby Bridge have become iconic views. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net

McWay Falls: McWay Falls can be seen when traveling California Highway 1 through Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park. We enjoyed exploring the Big Sur coastline with its many popular scenic Read More

Still Awaiting Winter Weather At Pajarito Mountain Ski Area

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Here’s the latest on where things stand at Pajarito Mountain Ski Area: there was some snow recently, but not nearly enough to build the solid base needed to open the ski season. These warmer conditions mean everyone is waiting together for colder temperatures and substantial natural snowfall to kick off the season. The team is watching the weather nonstop, and feel the anticipation. To open, they typically need several consecutive days of cold weather, paired with significant natural snowfall. Once winter finally settles in, things can shift fast – and the team will keep everyone informed Read More

Daily Postcard: Tangerine Sunrise Fills Sky Above Bandelier

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Daily Postcard: A tangerine colored sunrise fills the sky on Wednesday, Dec. 31 at Bandelier National Monument. Bandelier will be open dawn to dusk on New Year’s Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 31. The Visitor Center & Park Store will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Park will be open dawn to dusk New Year’s Day, Thursday, Jan. 1 and the visitor Center & Park Store will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Large crowds are anticipated during these holidays. Visitors driving into Frijoles Canyon during peak hours (typically between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.) may experience temporary closures to the park as the parking Read More

Skier Shuttle Returns To Purgatory With 5 Pick-Up Locations

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SKI News:

Purgatory Resort resumed its skier shuttle service Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, offering a convenient way to reach the mountain during the 2025–26 season. The shuttle runs Friday–Sunday (with additional service during peak periods) and operates as a daily round trip.

“We’re proud to offer shuttle services to both our guests and employees as part of our commitment to being good stewards of the resources that make this place special,” said Matt Ericksen, marketing director at Purgatory Resort. “During the season we see many cars arriving with one or two people, so we’re asking guests to Read More

Reminder: Los Alamos Golf Course Is Closed For Winter

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Golf Course would like to remind citizens that the course is closed for play for the winter.

Walking onto any part of the course to play golf during the winter closure is not permissible.

Additionally, the grass is dormant, and playing could cause damage to the root system that staff have worked tirelessly to establish over the past year.

For a course schedule and information, visit the Los Alamos County Website or contact the Golf Course Pro Shop at 505.662.8139. Read More

Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: Dec. 15, 2025

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BRIDGE News:

With this edition, the Los Alamos Bridge Club wishes everyone in Los Alamos County a Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season! The game on Dec. 22 will be our last duplicate bridge game of 2025.

Open winners on Monday were Jerry Fleming and Martin Cooper. Flight B winners were Laurie and Bob Walker. Wednesday winners were Bobby Haynes and Neill Goltz.

Here is an interesting hand that turns one way or the other depending on West’s 3rd bid.

Board 7:  South is the dealer and both sides are vulnerable.

After North passes, West opens with 1♥. After North’s pass, East will bid Read More

Daily Postcard: Elk Herd Crosses Valle Grande

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Daily Postcard: A herd of elk crosses the Valle Grande on Sunday at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Registration is now open for a Wildlife Photography program on Sunday, Jan. 4 at VCNP. Learn the basics of wildlife photography and compositional recommendations. Participants need to bring their own camera for this program (Mirrorless, DSLR, SLR, or mobile). Hiking distance varies from 1 to 5 miles. Learn more and register at https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm…. Photo by Corey Lycopolus/NPS

 

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