Recreation

Forest Service Awards Stewardship Contract For Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Project

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USDA News:
 
SANTA FE ― The USDA Forest Service announced it has awarded the multi-year stewardship contract for the Southwest Jemez Mountains (SWJM) Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Project on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) to TC Company, a local contractor based in Northern New Mexico.
 
Treatments outlined in the contract for stewardship services are designed to mitigate the risk of high-severity wildfire and restore ecosystem function to frequent-fire forests in the southwestern Jemez Mountains.
 
“The forests of northern New Mexico are under
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Vandals Mar Improvements On Jemez River

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Jemez River. File photo

SFNF News:

JEMEZ SPRINGS – Vandals at work along the Jemez River have chopped the tops off newly planted cottonwoods on the riverbank and damaged recently installed fish habitat structures in the water.

The restoration and improvement of aquatic habitats is part of the larger Santa Fe National Forest’s Southwest Jemez Mountains Forest Restoration project to create and sustain healthy ecosystems in the Jemez Mountains. 

“The work we are doing along the Jemez River is not only beneficial to the river and the species that live in it. It’s also an economic boon to the Read More

Los Alamos County Enters Stage I Fire Restrictions

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COUNTY News Alert:

Effective immediately, Los Alamos County is under Stage I Fire Restrictions.

The following acts are prohibited until further notice:

  • Building, maintaining, attending or using an open fire, campfire, charcoal or wood stove on all Los Alamos County lands. (See Exemption 1)
  • Smoking is prohibited except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least 3-feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials.

Stage I Exemptions:

  • Developed campgrounds with metal grills using charcoal or propane are acceptable
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Los Alamos Firefighters Douse Fire In School Canyon

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Los Alamos Firefighters knocked down a small fire this morning that ignited in School Canyon. The cause of the fire is under investigation and firefighters remind hikers that the area is under high fire conditions. School Canyon is a tributary of Pueblo Canyon that heads near LA Mountain on the Santa Fe National Forest. This trail traverses a bench below 37th Street and connects with the trail network in Pueblo Canyon. Photo by Bill Dunn Read More

UNM Coach Participates At LAHS Girls Soccer Camp

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Heather Dyche, UNM’s women’s soccer coach along with several others from the LOBOs ran a four day soccer camp at Sullivan field for the Los Alamos High School Girls. The camp was a great success and the girls who attended loved to have the LOBO’s with them on Sullivan Field. The LAHS Girls Soccer program would like to thank the LOBO’s for the fun time and hard work. The girls are really excited about this up coming season. Courtesy photo
 
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SFNF Implements Stage I Fire Restrictions

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CAUTION: Fire Danger is Very High! Courtesy image
 
SFNF News:
 
SANTA FE ― The Santa Fe National Forest will implement campfire and smoking restrictions effective 8 a.m. today.
 
Fire danger on the forest remains very high due to continued high temperatures and dry conditions accompanying the delayed onset of the monsoon season.
 
Under Stage I restrictions, fires, campfires, charcoal grills, and coal and wood stoves are allowed only in developed campsites or picnic areas with existing fire rings or grills. Campfires are prohibited at all
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Bear Attack Victim Partners With Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard To Change State Wildlife Law

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Ultrarunner Karen Williams with Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post Monday to talk about their mission to protect bears. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Karen Williams with Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard last Thursday during their visit to the La Cueva Fire Department to thank them for rescuing Williams after she was attacked by a bear June 18 while running a marathon in the Valles Caldera. Photo by Robert Borden/Jemez Thunder

 

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

Recent bear attack victim Karen Williams stopped by

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Los Alamos County’s 42nd Triathlon Needs Volunteers

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Volunteers help in timing tent before the 2015 race begins. Courtesy photo

A volunteer directs cyclists during the 2015 race. Courtesy photo

A young volunteer provides water to thirsty athletes in the 2015 competition. Courtesy photo

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Recreation Department is again preparing for the 42ndAnnual Triathlon set for Saturday, July 30.

This year’s format will be different than previous races with the addition of a separate Junior Triathlon starting 30 minutes before the regular Triathlon begins. The traditional Kids’ Triathlon  also happens at Read More