Recreation

SFNF: Forest Restoration Grants Awarded

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SFNF News:
 
SANTA FE ― As part of the Collaborative Forest Restoration Program (CFRP), the Santa Fe National Forest has awarded more than $1 million in grants for forest rehabilitation, riparian restoration and the environmental planning analysis for future restoration work.
 
The 2016 grants will go to the following recipients:
  • $360,000 to Padilla Logging Restoration LLC to purchase heavy equipment and expand capacity to support forest rehabilitation work.
  • $359,994 to WildEarth Guardians to decommission 15 miles of road, restore 200 acres of meadow by removing small
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SFNF: Tussock Moths Defoliate Douglas-Firs

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Caterpillar of the Douglas-fir tussock moth on a Douglas-fir near Shaggy Peak, Santa Fe National Forest 2016. Courtesy/Dr. Tom Coleman, USDA Forest Service

Aerial view showing Douglas-fir tussock moth defoliation near Shaggy Peak, Santa Fe National Forest.  Courtesy/Crystal Tischler, USDA Forest Service

SFNF News:

Several thousand acres of Douglas-fir and white fir on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest have been defoliated by the Douglas-fir tussock moth (DFTM), which is likely to lead to noticeable tree mortality in the Cañada de los Alamos Read More

Scenes From Today’s Muttin Bustin Competition

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A Muttin Bustin winner is interviewed at today’s Los Alamos County Rodeo at Brewer Arena. Photo by Jennifer Bartram

Scene from today’s Muttin Bustin competition at the Los Alamos County Rodeo. Photo by Jennifer Bartram

Scene from today’s Muttin Bustin competition at the Los Alamos County Rodeo. Photo by Jennifer BartramPhoto by Jennifer Bartram

Scene from today’s Muttin Bustin competition at the Los Alamos County Rodeo. Photo by Jennifer BartramPhoto by Jennifer Bartram Read More

Pinon Park Pool Is Turning 50!

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PPP News:
 
Pinon Park Pool is turning 50 and to celebrate this golden anniversary, PPP invites the public to a free swimming day noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7.
 
The pool is at 104 Bryce Ave., in White Rock. Bring the whole family to help celebrate 50 years of outdoor swimming.
 
For more information, visit www.pinonpool.com, view PPP on FB or call 505.672.3247.
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Scenes From Today’s Los Alamos County Triathlon

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The atmosphere is buzzing with energy this morning as competitors gather for their race numbers and set up their gear. Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover writes a race number on the arm of School Board President Jim Hall and assists other triathletes to prepare for this morning’s 42nd Annual Los Alamos County Triathlon. Courtesy photo

Los Alamos Public Schools is represented in this morning’s competition by triathletes, from left, LAPS Board Vice President Jenny McCumber, Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus and LAPS Board President Jim Hall.. Courtesy photo

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Second Annual Kid’s Rodeo Aug. 5

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RACFA News:
 
The Rio Arriba County Fair Association, Kids Rodeo Committee members will put on the 2nd Annual Kids Rodeo at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5 at the Rio Arriba County Fair, at the Rural Events Center in Abiquiu.
 
Most people associate rodeo with enormous bucking bulls, burly cowboys, and lightning fast barrel racers, however, rodeo is not just an adults-only sport. What sets these competitors apart is their age; youth ages 4-18 from Rio Arriba and surrounding counties will be competing in this rodeo.
 
This year’s kid’s rodeo will showcase
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Passport To Pajarito Program Logs Nearly 2,000 Hikes

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Courtesy photo
 
PEEC News:
 
Almost 2,000 hikes have been reported in the first few months of the Pajarito Environmental Education Center’s (PEEC’s) Passport to the Pajarito Plateau program.
 
This highly popular program is a fun way to get families outside, exploring the trails together. The program is a partnership between PEEC, Los Alamos County, Bandelier, and the Valles Caldera with generous support from the Delle Foundation.
 
Participants hike the trails in the passport (which are also included in PEEC’s free Los Alamos Trails app
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True Community Effort Creates GREAT Junior Softball Southwestern Regional Tournament!

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LaGrange and Louisiana celebrating together. Courtesy photo
 
By ROBBIE HARRIS
Vice President of Softball
Los Alamos County Little League
 
Los Alamos County Little League would like to express our sincere appreciation for the support, effort and hard work provided by Chris Wilson, Jeff Humpton and their staff from the Los Alamos County Parks Division; Francisco Guerra, District 1 Administrator for Little League, for his efforts in making it possible to bring the Regional Tournament to Los Alamos; Little League player, parent and community volunteers;
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