COUNTY News:
Due to possible weather conditions on Sept. 13, the golf course has extended the closure of the golf course as follows:
Sept. 13 – Golf course, practice range and golf shop will be closed; and
Sept. 14 – tee times will resume at noon.
In the event the weather is compatible on Sept. 13, and work can be completed on time, the Golf Course may open tee times earlier on Sept. 14.
Direct questions to the Golf Course at 505.662.8139. Read More
Scene from Tuesday’s ACRR Pace Race held at Pinion (Rocket) Park in White Rock. Courtesy/ACRR
ACRR News:
Eric Anderson and Paul Geimer along with months old Iris Geimer had a tie for top predictor honors in the weekly pace race held at Pinion (Rocket) Park in White Rock at 9 seconds off their predicted time.
Anderson was also the first finisher in the 3 mile distance with a time of 20:24.
Other accurate predictors were:
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Community Services Department (CSD) will be hosting public meetings Sept. 23, at Pinon Park and then following at 37th Street Play Lot.
These meetings will be held in person at the following times and locations detailed below with the consultant and the Community Services Department present. These playgrounds were noted in the Integrated Master Plan as needing to be upgraded and meet Americans with Disabilities Act standards.
The community is invited to each site on this day to provide input on amenities and themes for the playgrounds. The focus of the onsite Read More
From left, instructor Rachael Czmyrid, Annie (horse), Kaelin Hanson, Cynthia Piatt and Braeden Hanson. Photo by Chantielle Hanson
From left, Jeremy Best, Annie (horse), Kaelin Hanson and instructor Rachael Czmyrid. Photo by Chantielle Hanson
By Chantielle Hanson
Los Alamos
Veterans enjoyed riding horses at a recent event organized by Los Alamos High School seniors Kaelin and Braeden Hanson.
Kaelin and Braeden, who are involved in NJROTC, decided in early summer to organize an event combining two of their passions, the military and horses. The Hanson girls have been involved with horses Read More
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
As monsoon season winds down, the rains have been pretty much a no-show this year. The rivers that were running high swollen with spring runoff fueled by the melting of a good snowpack are now running below normal. The mighty Rio Grande has dropped to less than 200 cubic-feet-per-second, having been measured at 176 cubic feet per second at the Colorado border near where it enters New Mexico.
The low flows make for excellent fishing conditions on the larger rivers like the Rio Grande, the Chama River and the San Juan River. This is a prime time Read More
Night Reflection: The colorful exterior of Mr. D’z Route 66 Diner reflects in the street following a rain. The diner in Kingman, Ariz. is a favorite for locals and visitors who travel through the area on Historic Route 66. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Soda Bar: The soda bar area inside Mr. D’z sits in the area where gas pumps stood for almost 50 years when the building was a gas station. The property was purchased by Scott and Roy Dunton and remodeled into a retro style diner, which opened in 1992. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos
Our Read More
LAPS News:
The PTO for Barranca Mesa Elementary School is hosting its annual Trick-or-Trot 5K Fun Run & Walk Saturday, Oct. 28 at Barranca Mesa Elementary School, 57 Loma Del Escolar.
The 1 Miler starts at 9 a.m., and the 5K will begin at 9:30 a.m.
Wear your best costume and join in the most fun event of the Halloween season! Monsters of all ages and fitness levels are invited to participate. Choose the distance that works best for you and your family.
There will be a “Monster Mash” dance party for all runners and spectators after the running ends. It will include dancing, an award ceremony and prize Read More
BLM News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Bureau of Land Management is welcoming public input on a plan to inform recreation management on America’s public lands.
The new Blueprint for 21st Century Outdoor Recreation will guide Bureau decisions to proactively meet modern demands for exceptional and unique outdoor experiences, complementing the significant public land investments in President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.
“BLM hosted more than 81 million visitors on our public lands last fiscal year – a 40 percent increase since 2012. We are thrilled at this trend, but also recognize that Read More
Courtesy/EAA
Courtesy/EAA
EAA News:
In September, the Green Chili Chapter 691 of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) is bringing a historic 1929 Ford Tri-Motor (airplane) to the Jet Center at Santa Fe Airport for a public event.
There will be free viewing, and they will be providing rides to the public. The visit will be 3-5 p.m. Sept. 14 through the 17th (9 a.m,-5 p.m.). Rides are $95 for adults and $65 for children (17 and under).
The 1929 Ford Trimotor was built by the Ford Motor Company. It was the first real airliner and purchased by the Transcontinental Air Transport Airline Read More
Dr. Bill Sayer, right, is the recipient of the 2022 National George and Helen Hartzog Awards for Outstanding Volunteer Award for individual impact at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Courtesy/VCNP
Valles Caldera National Preserve News:
Jemez Springs – On Thursday, Aug 23, 2023, one of Valles Caldera’s wonderful volunteers, Dr. Bill Sayre, received the 2022 George and Helen Hartzog Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. Watch the award ceremony at Live Events | U.S. Department of the Interior (doi.gov).
Sayre has been a huge help to staff and park visitors Read More