Recreation

Aquatic Center’s Olympic Pool Re-Plastering Project Closure Scheduled For Feb. 22

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COUNTY News:

Since May 2025, Los Alamos County, in conjunction with contractor Lee-sure Pools, has been preparing for the Olympic Pool Re-plastering Project, and the time has finally come.

The Olympic Pool and Therapy Pool will close Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, in preparation for work to begin March 2. The pools will remain closed until construction is completed – anticipated in October 2026.

Starting Monday, Feb. 23, the Aquatic Center main entrance will be relocated to the south patio (near the stairs leading to Canyon Road), where customers can continue to receive services and admission Read More

Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: January 28, 2026

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BRIDGE News:

The Los Alamos Duplicate Bridge Club is hosting a rare team game on Wednesday, Feb. 4. It appears that at least 7 teams will be participating, including two from Santa Fe. Following the holiday break, attendance has been good.

Adam Wadlinger and Randy Baker were both open and flight B winners on Monday. Jerry Fleming and Neill Goltz were flight A winners on Wednesday.  Bev and Martin Cooper were high in flight B.

Board 19:  South is the dealer and E/W are vulnerable.

Here’s a very interesting hand with the West player in the spotlight.  South is the dealer and passes.  West has an Read More

County To Host Listening Session On Dinosaur Park Feb. 5

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County is planning improvements to the San Ildefonso (Dinosaur Park) playground and invites the community to share input.

The County will hold a listening session for the community at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 4, in Fuller Lodge.

There is also a Zoom option to learn about the project, review early design concepts, and help shape an accessible, inclusive, and welcoming play space.

Visit the County’s project page to learn more, here. Read More

Posts From The Road: Downtown Denver

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Morning View in Downtown Denver: A view of the morning light on a cold Sunday morning below beautiful blue skies. Downtown was bustling with football fans from Denver as well as many New England fans. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net

Simon & Garfunkel Music: The Simon & Garfunkel Story included two hours of the duo’s famous hits, along with projected images and a story narrative by the singers. In addition to music and visual production, the singers told the story of the origins and rise to fame of Simon & Garfunkel between each song. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net Read More

Daily Postcard: Frozen Fog Transforms Valles Caldera

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Daily Postcard: When supercooled fog meets freezing temperatures, ice can slowly build up on trees, rocks, and other surfaces, transforming the landscape into something magical. This enchanting phenomenon, known as rime ice, forms as tiny droplets of fog freeze on contact, often creating a delicate, sugar-coated appearance like this scene on Jan. 26, 2026 at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Photo by Andrew Gordon/U.S. Dept. of the Interior Read More

PEEC: Discovering Wildlife In Winter Field Program Feb. 7

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Ann Hunkins identifying track. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites the community to step into the quiet beauty of winter and uncover the secrets written across the snow during Discovering Wildlife in Winter, a hands-on field program led by Certified Wildlife Tracker Ann Hunkins.

The program takes place 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Feb. 7.

Winter landscapes hold an entire world of clues: tracks, trails, patterns, and subtle signs that reveal how animals move, forage, rest, and survive. This immersive outing goes far beyond identifying footprints. Read More

Unsafe Ice Conditions Close Monastery Lake To Fishing

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NMDGF News:

PECOS — The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) announces that Monastery Lake has been closed to fishing until further notice due to unsafe ice conditions.

Ice fishing is not allowed at Monastery Lake. The lake, which is leased through the Department’s Open Gate program, is located at the Benedictine Monastery just north of Pecos. A layer of ice has formed on the lake, prompting the closure.

The closure will be lifted when there are sufficient open areas of water available to allow fishing from the bank.

Anglers can find good winter trout fishing in the Albuquerque area drains, Read More

Register For 2026 Los Alamos County Little League

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By KARMELA MARTINEZ
Los Alamos 

Imagine believing in something that brings people outdoors on beautiful days, gathers us in open parks instead of closed rooms, and reminds us to slow down and be present. A belief rooted in effort, patience, and humility. Where success isn’t guaranteed and failure is part of the journey, not something to fear. It’s a space where time matters less than participation, where what we give to the moment shapes the outcome. That kind of belief builds community, teaches resilience, and reminds us that showing up together is what truly matters.

That belief is exactly

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Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort Celebrates 73rd Year

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SIPAPU SKI News:

VADITO — Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort will celebrate its 73rd year with a big birthday present – the opening of Lift 3, a two-person chairlift that replaces a 47-year-old vintage surface lift.

Construction on the new lift began in June, and the resort is finally ready to unveil it to the public. The upgrade opens up easier access to popular beginner terrain higher up on the mountain. 

“I’m very proud of our team,” John Paul Bradley, General Manager of Sipapu said. “This project has taken a ton of grit from our team. I’m grateful to everyone who worked on this project, from the Read More

Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: Jan. 21, 2026

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BRIDGE News:

Several of our players performed well in the recent Albuquerque Regional tournament.

Top masterpoint winners were: Sam Borkowsky – 12.08, Beth Schaefer – 10.17, Jack  Stafurik – 8.60, Martin Cooper – 8.04, Neill Goltz – 7.04, Randy Baker – 6.76, Helen Butler – 5.64, Gina Doorn – 3.85, Bev Cooper – 2.89, Bobby Haynes – 1.40, Harry Dewey – 0.88 and Linda Lambert 0.88.

Jerry Morzinski and Sig Lodwig won both the Monday and Wednesday open games here. East/West must be very careful during the auction. East has Read More