Fun Outings

Keeping The Winter Energy Alive At Pajarito Mountain

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Courtesy/Pajarito

PAJARITO News:

Every ski day is a good day. Pajarito is open for operations Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays – Come ski and ride!

What to expect:

  • Bluebird conditions;
  • Wide open views; and
  • A community that’s all about keeping the winter energy alive.

Pajarito is feeling hopeful for a few more classic New Mexico storms to roll through and is ready to keep the lifts spinning. In the meantime, now’s a perfect weekend to enjoy everything the mountain is serving up.

Every lift ticket comes with Bird Bucks!

That’s extra value with every ticket — Purchase a lift ticket ahead of time Read More

Los Alamos Firefighters Bring Home The Trophy In Battle Against Santa Fe!

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Los Alamos Firefighter Mycah Huitron blocks a shot attempt by a Santa Fe Firefighter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos Firefighter Lucas Conway struggles to maintain control of the ball as Santa Fe Firefighters try to rip it from his grip. Conway scored 15 points in the game. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos Firefighter Jevon Baker lines up to take a shot over the defense of a Santa Fe Firefighter. Baker scored 16 points in the game. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Sports News:

Los Alamos Firefighters were victorious in their battle against Santa Fe Firefighters Read More

NM History Museum: Cultivating The Next Generation Of Historians At National History Day Youth Competition

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New Mexico History Museum at 113 Lincoln Ave. in Santa Fe. Courtesy/NMHM

New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs News:

SANTA FE – Critical thinking, research, and creative expression will be spotlighted by students at the National History Day 2026 New Mexico Regionals contest on Wednesday, March 4, at the New Mexico History Museum.

This annual event, supported by the Historical Society of New Mexico, brings hundreds of students, teachers, and judges to the museum for a juried competition of student projects on a range of historical topics.

This year’s theme, “Revolution, Reaction, Reform Read More

New Mexico State Fair Concert Tickets Go On Sale

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STATE FAIR News:

ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico State Fair officials have announced that tickets for the 2026 State Fair’s highly anticipated rodeo-concert lineup are now on sale online at statefair.exponm.com. Tickets for the rodeo-concert series provide an exceptional value as they also include admission to the Fair.

“We are so excited for this year’s rodeo-concert series,” General Manager Dan Mourning said. “We pulled out all the stops to deliver a top-quality and diverse lineup that is perfect for everyone from Red Dirt fans to rock-and-roll lovers.”

2026 New Mexico State Fair Rodeo-Concert Read More

The SaxAtomix To Present Winter Melodies Feb. 25

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COMMUNITY News:

The SaxAtomix will present Winter Melodies at the White Rock Senior Center during noon lunch on Wednesday, Feb. 25. 

Music will range from Mozart to Mancini. Also included are humorous takes on Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony and the William Tell Overture. Rounding out the program are Spanish, Irish, and Jazz numbers. 

Admission is free. To reserve a noontime meal, contact the White Rock Senior Center at 505.672.2034, or go to larso.org/meal-services.

The SaxAtomix are an amateur saxophone quintet comprised of players from the Los Alamos community. They have been playing Read More

Posts From The Road: Kingman, Ariz.

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Welcome to Kingman: An overhead neon-lit banner sign over Route 66 welcomes visitors to the city of Kingman. Ariz. The welcome sign is framed with two Route 66 shields on each end of the banner. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Hilltop Motel: The Hilltop Motel sits in its original location on Route 66 in Kingman, Ariz. The motel has been renovated, but the rooms were redesigned into apartments. The original sign has also been renovated and shines nightly with the bright neon lights very popular during the busiest years of the route. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer Read More

Snow Day … The Pajarito Mountain Ski Patrol Has Been Keeping Los Alamos Scientists Safe And Happy For 75 years

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The Pajarito Mountain Ski Patrol has been keeping Los Alamos scientists safe and happy for 75 years. Photo by Kyle Dickman

By KYLE DICKMAN
Science Writer

Los Alamos National Laboratory might be the only large scientific institution where it’s possible to do world-class science in the morning, ski powder at lunch, and be back in the office for a two o’clock meeting. One crisp and snowy January morning, this point wasn’t lost on three Lab managers and volunteer ski patrollers—Katie Higgins, Hans Herrmann, and Eric Brown. They were lounging inside Pajarito Mountain’s patrol shack, waiting Read More

Community Invited To Celebrate Rep. Christine Chandler On Her Successful Medical Malpractice Reform Bill This Sunday 3-4 At The Tub

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Dist. 43 Rep. Christine Chandler, D-Los Alamos, Sandoval & Santa Fe, on the House floor during the opening of the 30-Day session Jan. 20 at the Roundhouse in Santa Fe. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

From the Democratic Party of Los Alamos County:

Rep. Christine Chandler, D-Los Alamos, Sandoval and Santa Fe, deserves a celebration! After years of failed attempts, New Mexico finally has medical malpractice reform — and our own Los Alamos legislator led the charge.

HB 99 passed the House 66-3, survived a bruising committee process, and then passed the Senate 40-2. The bill is now Read More

Santa Fe Film Festival Goes Statewide

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Santa Fe Film Festival Executive Director Frank O’Mahony

Santa Fe Film Festival News:

SANTA FE – At an event in the State Legislature, the Santa Fe Film Festival announced that its February 2027 season will show movies and produce events at over a dozen independent movie theaters across the state. It means that New Mexicans can see the most innovative, creative and powerful movies from around the world in their own town.

“We are so excited to create this festival anchored in Santa Fe but to be experienced across the state, from Santa Fe to Silver City, Tucumcari to Taos, Albuquerque to Artesia,” Read More

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