Recreation

Summer Star Party At Jemez Historic Site July 13

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JHS News:

Co-presented with New Mexico Arts and The Albuquerque Astronomical Society (TAAS), Bryan Crawford, TAAS member, will give a 45-minute presentation, “Fabulous 50 Summer Stars and Constellations,” followed by a laser constellation tour 8–11 p.m. Saturday, July 13, 2024, Jemez Historic Site. Participants will be able to look through TAAS telescopes.

Joining the program will be special guest Lauren Camp, New Mexico Poet Laureate, who will lead visitors along the trail for a poetry recital and invite them to recite poems related to the stars. Make it a weekend trip and come back the Read More

Public Voices Support For BMX Track … In Different Location

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Members of the community weigh in on the BMX track improvement project during a public meeting Thursday at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

When asked to submit feedback regarding the BMX track located on North Mesa during a public meeting Thursday, the consensus in the room was: we support having the track but put it somewhere else.

The Los Alamos County Parks and Recreation Division and Action Sports Design hosted the meeting at Fuller Lodge. No action was taken during the meeting, Action Sport Design’s Read More

2024 SAN Exceeds Expectations Thanks To Community!

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Scene from 2024 Senior Appreciation Night. Courtesy/YMCA

Scene from 2024 Senior Appreciation Night. Courtesy/YMCA

By VERONIKA MAGNELIND
The Family YMCA

Senior Appreciation Night 2024 (SAN) happened on May 25, 2024 in Los Alamos. This year was its 40th anniversary since the inception in 1984. Then Acting Police Chief Gary Bequette found a way to help the community by organizing that first ever SAN.

“He got tired of seeing the kids go up to the Dome (Forest Service property) after graduation; inevitably there would be three or four accidents each year, resulting in injuries that were maiming Read More

Experience Summer Night Sky Magic At Valles Caldera

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The Milky Way rises above Cerro La Jara. Photo by NPS volunteer Stan Ford

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos, the gateway to three National Parks, invites summer travelers to experience the night sky in all its majesty at Valles Caldera National Preserve, a designated International Dark Sky Park.

A popular destination for fishing, hiking, biking, and wildlife viewing throughout the daylight hours, Valles Caldera transforms to a celestial wonderland after dark with sprawling views of the night sky, stars, and constellations. With six large pullouts for stargazing, as well as astronomy programs and Read More

Bandelier’s Mandatory Summer Shuttle Begins June 27

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Bandelier’s free summer shuttle service to Frijoles Canyon begins Thursday and boards at the White Rock Visitor Center on N.M. 4. Courtesy/BNM

BANDELIER News:

Bandelier National Monument is beginning its free summer shuttle service to Frijoles Canyon on June 27, 2024. The shuttle, provided by Atomic City Transit, boards at the White Rock Visitor Center in nearby White Rock.

It is mandatory, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, except for those who meet one of the following exceptions:

  • Has a disability placard displayed on their vehicle:
  • Are traveling with pets:
  • Conducting park-related business;
  • Organized
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Mountaineers To Feature Wilderness Monitoring June 25

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High lake in a Colorado mountain wilderness. Courtesy/Mountaineers

By WILLIAM PRIEDHORSKY
Los Alamos Mountaineers

Daryl Kohut, Katie Goodleaf and Mike Fugate will speak volunteering about in service of wilderness at the June 25 Mountaineers meeting. In collaboration with Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado, a variety of initiatives at the Rio Grande National Forest are designed for public participation in crucial volunteer work.

Particularly notable is the wilderness character monitoring program, a long-term project significantly bolstered by volunteer efforts, involving the collection Read More

Posts From The Road: Chapel Of The Holy Cross – Sedona

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Exterior: The Chapel of the Holy Cross is one of the most recognizable and popular landmarks in Sedona, Ariz. The chapel is built into red rock buttes and is anchored by a 90 foot tall cross with a backdrop of a red sandstone cliff. This exterior view shows the front of the building as it faces toward the southwest. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Walkway: A long curved walkway leads visitors from street level up the hillside to the entrance doors to the chapel which face the red sandstone cliff and boulders. The facility also has drivers in golf carts which can assist visitors up the hill. Photo Read More

Newnam Is Best Predictor In June 18 Pace Race

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Baby Iris with her dad Paul Geimer finishing first in the 1-mile pace race Tuesday on North Mesa. Courtesy/ACRR

Runners gather ahead of the ACRR weekly pace race Tuesday on North Mesa. Courtesy/ACRR

ACRR News:

Brian Newnam was the top predictor in the weekly pace race held Tuesday on North Mesa at the North Mesa Picnic Grounds. He was 18 seconds off his predicted time.

Other accurate predictors were:

  • Steve Daly with a 27 second differential;
  • Paul Geimer with 1-year-old Iris Geimer recorded a 42 second difference and was also the first finisher in the 1-mile race at 7:15;
  • Julie Collins was
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‘Stars And Sweets’ Night Sky Event At Valles Caldera July 5

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A night sky viewing, ‘Stars and Sweets’ is 7-11:45 p.m. July 5 at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Courtesy/NPS

NPS News:

The National Park Service (NPS) invites everyone to visit Valles Caldera National Preserve on the evening of July 5 for a special night sky viewing event, “Stars and Sweets”.

The event runs 7-11:45 p.m. and includes special ranger programs, cultural performances from local pueblo communities, telescope viewing thanks to local astronomy clubs, and pastries and night sky items for sale.

“As an International Dark Sky Park, Valles Caldera has some of the best dark skies in Read More

SFNF Closes Roads Due To Storm Impacts

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) has closed roads in several Districts due to impacts from recent heavy rainfall.

SFNF District Rangers make decisions to close roads based on the safety of our visitors, local communities, and employees, and to protect natural and cultural resources.

The impacted roads are listed below by District.

Española District:

  • FR 144 – Closed from Española to the junction with FR 27.

Jemez District:

  • FR 376 from the gate north of the Gilman Tunnels to Mile Marker 4.

The SFNF reminds visitors to please not drive around barricades or cross flooded roadways. Read More