Recreation

Ice Fishing Season Opens At Eagle Nest Lake State Park

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Photo by Jordan Mitchell, Eagle Nest Lake State Park Superintendent

EMNRD News:

SANTA FE — Eagle Nest Lake State Park opened for ice fishing this week after recent cold temperatures thickened the ice to safe levels, but state officials are reminding anglers that venturing onto frozen water always carries risk.

“We once again welcome outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy the winter fishing season. However, we advise them to take precautions to ensure that their outings are safe,” said Toby Velásquez, director of New Mexico State Parks.

State Park officials recommend the following safety precautions: Read More

Kiwanis Club Hears Presentation On Valles Caldera

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Valles Caldera National Preserve Park Ranger Dr. Adam Dean speaks Jan. 20 at Kiwanis. Courtesy/Kiwanis

KIWANIS News:

Jan. 20, the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos was treated to an engaging and informative talk from Dr. Adam Dean, a Park Ranger at the Valles Caldera National Preserve. He gave an overview of the geologic, environmental, and human history of the area and discussed the formation of the Preserve and its programs.

Valles Caldera is a resurgent caldera resulting from a very large explosive volcano formed 1.2 million years ago and located between the Rio Grande Rift and the Jemez Lineament. Read More

 Weekly Fishing Report: Jan. 26, 2026 

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post 

The frigid temperatures this past weekend have gotten the ice-fishing season started. Eagle Nest Lake State Park will host its annual Ice-Fishing Derby Saturday, Jan. 31. Cash prizes will be awarded for the biggest rainbow trout, biggest northern pike and biggest yellow perch. 

Registration fees are typically $40 for all three categories. Prize amounts are dependent on the number of entries. The tournament begins at 6 a.m. There will be an early registration Friday, Jan. 30, and open registration the day of the tournament. 

Be sure Read More

Los Alamos Mountaineers To Feature Talk At Jan. 27 Meeting On Packrafting Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

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Along the Canning River, with the Brooks Range in the background. Courtesy/Mountaineers

By WILLIAM PRIEDHORSKY
Los Alamos Mountaineers

The Jan. 27 meeting of the Los Alamos Mountaineers will feature a talk by Jonathon Creel and Nell Larson on packrafting in far northern Alaska, and how they learned to stop worrying and love the aufeis.

One of the most remote and least-disturbed wilderness areas in North America, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is a wild place unlike any other in the U.S. The Canning River runs from the Brooks Range through the wetlands and hummocks of the coastal plain to Read More

Pile Burning Planned In Jemez Ranger District Jan. 26

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations as early as Monday Jan. 26 in the Jemez Ranger District, pending all required approvals. The 239-acre Horseshoe Piles Project is located adjacent to the Horseshoe Springs community near La Cueva and north of the village of Jemez Springs, N.M. Ignitions are planned for one to four days.

Pile burning is meant to treat slash, like branches, piled by thinning crews with the aim of reducing flammable fuels. The decision to proceed with each pile burn will depend on multiple factors, including snowpack, air quality, Read More

Pajarito Mountain: Snow Is On The Way!

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From Pajarito Mountain Ski Hill:

A storm is coming, and we are READY! Open Snow is calling for 6″, but local news is calling for a foot or more at our elevation. We will be dropping ropes and opening lifts as soon as we can if this storm delivers.

Get your tickets today before prices go up! Remember – every lift ticket comes with $10 in FREE resort credit to use at the store or cafe.

Click here to get tickets. Read More

Limited Tickets For Backcountry Film Festival: PEEC Celebrates Local Partners, Generous Raffle Donors

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PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is counting down to the Backcountry Film Festival (BCFF) on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, from 7–10 p.m. As the only screening in New Mexico, this annual event brings together outdoor enthusiasts, winter adventurers, and community supporters for an evening of films, prizes, and celebration.

Doors open at 6 p.m. at SALA Los Alamos Event Center (2551 Central Ave). Tickets are $16, and attendees are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy drinks from Pajarito Brewpub & Grill, purchase raffle tickets, and connect with fellow winter‐loving Read More