Recreation

Registration Is Open For Iceland Volcano Marathon

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RECREATIONAL News:

Registration is now open for the Iceland Volcano Marathon set to take place Aug. 24, 2024 in Mývatn, Iceland.

Embark on a thrilling journey through Earth’s geological wonders with the Iceland Volcano Marathon.

Nestled near Lake Mývatn, amid the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, this marathon immerses you in Iceland’s most spectacular landscapes.

Run Amidst Geological Marvels!
Picture yourself running amid a hotbed of geothermal activity, surrounded by geysers, hot springs, and the raw beauty of lava rock – and even better, the volcanic zone is still alive Read More

Learn How To Join Los Alamos Ski Racing Club Dec.10

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Scene of Los Alamos Ski Racing Club. Courtesy/LASFC

LASRC News:

Learn how to join the Los Alamos Ski Racing Club (LASRC) at 4 p.m., Dec. 10. The Zoom meeting code is 83108349108.

The LASRC will be having an informal zoom meeting to welcome new skiers with existing members and coaching staff. Interesed skiers are invited to join the meeting and ask questions.

With winter in the air and snow on the mind, the LASRC team will be starting the training season Jan. 6, 2024. However, with Pajarito opening Dec. 22, LASRC might have some earlier training to start Dec. 30, 2023. Read More

Posts From The Road: Devil’s Rope Museum In Texas

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Tribute To Barbed Wire: Barbed wire balls mounted on limestone welcome visitors to the Devil’s Rope Museum and the Texas Route 66 Museum in McLean, Texas. The spacious facility is home to both museums giving visitors a view of what the west was like before modern cities and interstate highways existed. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Creative Display: The Devil’s Rope Museum features many displays which show the various designs and types of barbed wire. This creative display is a case that when open (as seen) shows the wire in a circular fashion similar to a wagon wheel. Around the edge is Read More

Los Alamos Mountaineers: Grand Canyon Beyond The Trails

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Majestic features in the Grand Canyon, seen from a midway point. Courtesy/Mike Fugate

By WILLIAM PRIEDORSKY
Los Alamos Mountaineers

The Nov. 28 Los Alamos Mountaineers meeting will be in-person, with a hybrid adjunct. Mike Fugate will speak about exploring the Grand Canyon by leaving the trails behind.

The trails in the Grand Canyon are busy, often reserved to capacity months beforehand. Fugate does it differently. He writes: “My first backpacking trip in the Grand Canyon was in 1985. Before the trip ended, I was hooked on Grand Canyon hiking. After a few short backpacking trips on established Read More

Small Business Saturday: Shop Pajarito Mountain Ski Area!

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Pajarito Mountain Ski Area

Opening Day is scheduled for December 22 but come on up and get ready for the season! Get your Pajarito apparel and gifts at The Bird’s Nest Store. Don’t forget to purchase your season pass!

Small Business Saturday Special: The Bird’s Nest is OPEN Saturday, with new winter merchandise, Christmas ornaments, plus home decor – perfect for presents under the tree! Shop our specials: Eyewear 10% off Socks 15% off Jackets, hoodies, long sleeves, & sweats 25% off. 

Open Monday-Thursday 8am-4pm. And Small Business Saturday 9am-4pm!

Blue bucks participant.

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2023 Race Results For Annual CROP Walk/Turkey Trot

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COMMUNITY News:

The following were the top 25 finishers on the 2.57 mile long course at the Annual CROP Walk/Turkey Trot.

The event was held Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, out on North Mesa.

The Los Alamos CROP (Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty) Hunger Walk & Turkey Trot raises money each year on the Sunday before Thanksgiving to support the mission of one of the helpers, Church World Service (CWS). CWS is an inter-denominational organization formed in response to the aftermath of World War II, when they provided more than 11 million pounds of food, clothing and medical supplies to war-torn Read More

Urban Trail Phase I & II Multi-Use Trail Project Construction

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County is under contract with Hasse Contracting Company Inc. to construct the Urban Trail Phase I & II Multi-use Trail Project. 

This project will construct an approximately 1-mile long 10ft wide concrete multi-use trail for pedestrians and bicyclists.  

Phase I starts at the intersection of Trinity Drive/20th Street and runs north through the Fuller Lodge grounds to the intersection of Ponderosa Street/Spruce Street. Phase II starts where Phase I ends and continues north through the wooded area by the Canyon Road Tennis Courts, before continuing along the Read More