Recreation

SFNF To Lift Stage I Fire Restrictions Thursday

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SFNF News:

The Santa Fe National Forest will lift campfire and smoking restrictions effective 8 a.m. Thursday, July 28, due to widespread rain across the forest and decreasing fire danger. 

The forest implemented Stage I fire restrictions July 15 based on dry conditions and higher-than-normal temperatures.

Forest managers use several criteria to determine when to lift fire restrictions, including current and predicted weather, fuel moisture, fire activity levels and available firefighting resources. The arrival of monsoonal moisture has eased the dry conditions that led to Read More

Governor Announces Record Year For State Parks

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Tent Rocks at Bandelier National Monument. By M. Baum/nmtrue

STATE News:

SANTA FE — Today, Gov. Susana Martinez announced that more people are visiting New Mexico’s state parks than ever before.

Last year, New Mexico state parks welcomed more than 5 million visitors – 1 million more than 2014. The announcement comes on the heels of the Governor announcing record-breaking tourism numbers for the fourth consecutive year.

“This is great news for New Mexico. When our state parks flourish, so do our communities,” Martinez said. “Our state parks are absolute treasures, and it’s exciting that more Read More

Bandelier Hosts Reunion During Centennial Celebration

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Participants arriving Saturday for the Bandelier Reunion in Frijoles Canyon. Courtesy/NPS Photo
 
Nearly 200 people attended Saturday’s Bandelier Reunion. Courtesy/NPS Photo

BANDELIER News:

As part of the celebration of Bandelier National Monument’s 100th birthday and the Centennial of the National Park Service, Bandelier held a reunion Saturday, July 23, inviting present and former employees as well as anyone with close personal connections to the park. 

Nearly 200 people attended, counting current staff as well as those who came from near and far. 

The event Read More

Register For A Different Kind Of Golf Tournament

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CHAMBER News:

Golfers of all skill levels are invited to participate in a Golf Event unlike any other you will play this summer. This Friday, July 29, the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament will test your skills, not only with a golf club but also with other athletic equipment. Come support the United Way of Northern New Mexico. You do not have to be a Chamber member to participate!

The event begins with breakfast and Mimosas, followed by a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Golfers will face a variety of challenges that one does not normally encounter on the local links. It’s a little bit golf, a little Read More

Santa Fe National Forest Plans Prescribed Burns

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Fire managers are planning to conduct two prescribed burns this fall on the Coyote Ranger District in the Santa Fe National Forest. Courtesy/SFNF

SFNF News:

SANTA FE – Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest are planning to conduct two prescribed burns on the Coyote Ranger District this fall.

The 5,041-acre French Mesa treatment area is approximately 10 miles north of Gallina and the 470-acre Mesa Potrero pile burn located approximately seven miles northwest of the community of Coyote.

The window for hand ignitions may open as early as Aug. 1, 2016, and run through Sept. 30. That window Read More

LAMC’s Employee Picnic Honors First Responders

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Thanks LAFD, Thanks LAPD and Thanks Classic Air Medical! Los Alamos Medical Center hosted an employee and community picnic Saturday to honor local first responders. The event was packed with family-friendly activities including a bouncy house, water slide, suds pool and the ever popular dunk tank from Party to Go. There also was a photo booth, obstacle course, face painting and animal balloons. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes, standing at right, chats with firefighters at Saturday’s picnic hosted by LAMC to honor first responders. Photo Read More

Pinon Park Pool Offers Half Price Memberships

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Pinon Park Pool in White Rock. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

Yikes, summer is half over and Pinon Park Pool in White Rock is offering a half-price sale for memberships until Sept. 5, 2016. The $200 assessment fee still applies.

Total Prices:

  • One adult: $425 – now $312.50;
  • Family of 2: $550 – now $375;
  • Family of 3: $650 – now $425; and
  • Family of 4+: $700 – now $450.

All memberships must include at least one person at least 18 years old. No guest passes come with membership; guest passes may be purchased by Piñon Park Pool members for $10 per guest per day, or at a discount if purchased Read More

Chamber Golf Focuses On Fun & Fundraising July 29

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This year’s golf tournament features a breakfast buffet with Mimosas and Bloody Marys, a unique course with skills contests and fun competitions, and a delicious lunch afterward. Courtesy image
 
CHAMBER News:
 
The annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament to benefit United Way of Northern New Mexico is scheduled for a 9 a.m., shotgun start, Friday, July 29, at the Los Alamos Golf Course.
 
This year, instead of a traditional Golf Tournament, the activity will focus more on raising funds for the United Way of Northern New Mexico and less on being
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Southwestern Regional Tournament In Los Alamos!

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Teams from Los Alamos, Deming, Louisiana, Texas East and Texas West pose for a group photo at Friday’s opening ceremonies of the Southwest Regional Softball Tournament at the North Mesa Sports Complex. The County is getting major kudos for preparing the fields for the first ever regional tournament in Los Alamos. The teams are praising the condition of the  fields, beauty of the town and friendliness of the community … so this just might become an annual event. Photo by Hope Jaramillo/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos County Little League President James Chrobocinski Read More

Scenes From Ashley Pond Park Friday

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A crowd fills Ashley Pond Park Friday for the summer concert. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Tossing the Frisbee Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Scene at Ashley Pond Park Friday in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

LAMC Director of Support Services Marc Witkowski hosts the Los Alamos Medical Center booth Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Scene at Ashley Pond Park Friday in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More