Recreation

It’s Snowing At Pajarito … Tickets Available Now

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Pajarito Mountain Ski Area is open today, Saturday, and Sunday, Courtesy/Pajarito

PAJARITO News:

Just in time for reopening, Pajarito picked up a couple inches of snow this week and it’s snowing right now – check the live cams and see for yourself.

Pajarito Mountain Ski Area is open today, Saturday, and Sunday, and it’s shaping up to be a great weekend. Lift tickets are under $70 (while supplies last), and when purchased online by midnight the night before visiting, purchasers receive $10 in Bird Bucks to use on food, drinks, or gear.

Purchase tickets here.  Read More

Los Alamos County Invites Community To Listening Session On Urban Park Athletic Court Improvements

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County is seeking community input on potential renovations to the athletic courts at Urban Park and invites residents to participate in an upcoming listening session focused on how the courts and surrounding spaces are used today.

The community meeting will provide an opportunity for participants to share feedback, identify needs, and explore ideas to improve athletic facilities and better serve the community. This project involves removing and replacing current assets within the same footprint, including the tennis, basketball, and volleyball courts.

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Los Alamos Mountaineers Meeting To Feature Talk On Kilimanjaro And Beyond With Toni Taylor Feb. 24

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Stuart Trugman in February 2025 heading to Crater Camp (18,000 ft.) on Kilimanjaro. Courtesy/Mountaineers 

By WILLIAM PRIEDHORSKY
Los Alamos Mountaineers

The Feb. 24 meeting of Los Alamos Mountaineers will feature a talk by Toni Taylor on climbing Mount Kilimanjaro with her husband, Stuart Trugman, as part of a supported group in February 2025.

Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest free-standing mountain above sea level in the world, rising to 5,895 m (19,341 ft) above sea level and about 4,900 m (16,100 ft) above its plateau base. Their nine-day journey via the Northern Read More

Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: Feb. 4, 2026

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BRIDGE News:

The Feb. 4 team game was a great success. There were 7 teams in play, including two teams from Santa Fe. Local players Sig Lodwig, Jerry Morzinski, Jerry Fleming and Cliff Rudy were the overall winners. 

The two games on February 9 and 11 are Sectional Tournament at Clubs (STaC) games. Martin Cooper and Jerry Fleming were overall winners on February 2. Bob and Laurie Walker were high in flight B.

Here’s another competitive hand. Both sides should get into the auction. When the high cards are reasonably evenly divided between the two pairs, it makes for in interesting challenge!

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Weekly Fishing Report: Feb.19, 2026 

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post 

The warm winter weather has appears to have ended a brief ice-fishing season here in Northern New Mexico. Eagle Nest Lake was open for about a week, but deteriorating ice conditions led to its closure. Fenton Lake has yet to open for ice fishing, along with Lake Maloya and Lake Alice at Sugarite Canyon State Park have not opened for ice fishing.

There was very limited stocking activity in Northern New Mexico this past week. This week’s fishing report will be short.

Small streams at higher elevations are starting to ice up. The Rio Pueblo, Santa Read More

Hit The Slopes For Valentine’s Day—Pajarito Open Friday Through Monday With Snow In Forecast

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Courtesy/Pajarito 

PAJARITO News:

President’s Day weekend is here and we’re stretching it out — Pajarito is open Friday through Monday, so you’ve got four full days to get on the mountain. AND there’s snow in the forecast!

Skip the dinner reservations and treat your Valentine to something better: snow, groomer laps, and hot cocoa on the deck.

Whether you’re carving turns with your favorite person or sneaking in some solo runs, there’s no better way to spend the long weekend. Grab your tickets online for the best price—plus $10 in Bird Bucks to spend on Read More

New Mexico Outdoor Adventures 2026 Show Opens Feb. 13

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NMDW News:

Love to get out? Join the New Mexico Department of Wildlife for three days of activities for all ages, outdoor vendors and wildlife presentations at the 2026 Outdoor Adventures Show Friday, Feb. 13 through Sunday, Feb. 15 at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque! 

Kids can jump into hands-on nature exhibits, a wildlife scavenger hunt, an interactive OHV activity, beginner-friendly archery and wildlife education led by Department conservation officers eager to share their knowledge.

Come check out this year’s vendors, with booths featuring outdoor gear, kayaks, Read More

County Secures Lease For Piñon Pool

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COUNTY News:

Considering the impact on the swimming community during the Olympic Pool Re-plastering Project, Los Alamos County staff have been communicating with the local and regional pools to secure an alternative space during the closure of Olympic and Therapy Pools, Feb. 22, 2026, through October 2026.

The Los Alamos County Community Services Department is happy to announce that it has secured a lease for the Piñon Pool, located in White Rock.

The Piñon Pool Association previously ran Piñon Pool; however, they closed the facility in 2025 due to a lack of memberships. Los Alamos County Read More