Recreation

Bandelier Reunion Celebrates 100 Years In Frijoles Canyon

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BANDELIER News:

Bandelier National Monument is hosting the 100th Anniversary Reunion July 23 on the grounds of Bandelier. The Friends of Bandelier are supporting the event.

This reunion is open to current and previous staff, volunteers, partners, members of the Friends of Bandelier, and to anyone that has a close and personal connection to the Monument. Anyone from northern New Mexico who visits the Monument is welcome to sign up.

The event includes special guided hikes, a dinner and guest speakers. Each attendee  also will receive a commemorative replica plate Read More

PEEC Gala Honors U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich As ‘Champion of Nature’

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Honored ‘Champions of Nature’ Becky Shankland, Chick Keller, Sen. Martin Heinrich and Paul Arendt display their awards. Courtesy photo

VCNP Superintendent Jorge Silva-Bañuelos introduces U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich. Courtesy photo

Sen. Martin Heinrich praises the virtues of outdoor spaces like the VCNP for the people of New Mexico. Courtesy photo

PEEC News:

Saturday evening the Los Alamos Nature Center became “A Starry Night in Seville” as more than 100 guests feasted on Spanish tapas, wines, beers and desserts. 

The program featured an award to U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich as a “Champion Read More

Scenes From YMCA’s Firecracker 5K Fun Run

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Participants take off in the YMCA’s Firecracker 5K Fun Run this morning in downtown Los Alamos. Courtesy photo

Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard signs up to volunteer at this morning’s race. Courtesy photo

Talk about patriotic spirit! Courtesy photo

Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard with today’s costume contest winner Elena Sandoval. Courtesy photo Read More

Trail Expert Craig Martin Leads Bandelier Hike July 16

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Approaching Upper Crossing. Courtesy photo

PEEC News:

Craig Martin will lead a hike to Upper Crossing Saturday, July 16. The four-mile hike includes 400 feet of elevation gain, incredible views of Frijoles Canyon, a walk through an old growth Ponderosa Pine Forest, beautiful wildflowers, and a chance to glimpse some unusual plants near the end of the trail.

This hike, organized by the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC), is one of many events to help people get outside and enjoy nature.

To hike Bandelier’s Upper Crossing with Martin, register online at www.peecnature.org Read More

Volunteers Needed: YMCA 5K Fun Run & Walk July 4

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YMCA News:

The Family YMCA in Los Alamos needs volunteers to help with its annual Firecracker 5K Fun Run this Monday, July 4.

Anyone interested in helping with traffic control, handing out t-shirts, or helping with race timing, please volunteer at The Family YMCA at 1450 Iris St. in Los Alamos.

Positions and time needs:

  • 5K Race begins at 8 a.m., volunteers per position needed at the following times:
  • 6 a.m. – Event set-up;
  • 6:30-7:45 a.m. – Registration sign up;
  • 7:30-9 a.m. – Traffic control race guides (24 needed); and
  • 9:30 a.m.: Clean up, pack up.

Call 505.662.3100 or come by Read More

SFNF Holding Public Meetings On Geothermal Energy Development Draft EA

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE – The Santa Fe National Forest today announced that the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) on the potential effects of geothermal energy development on land within Forest boundaries is available on the Forest website here.

The Forest will hold three public meetings to provide a brief overview of the proposed project and the analysis of effects. The first meeting is 6-7:30 p.m., Thursday, July 7, 2016, at the Forest Headquarters, 11 Forest Lane in Santa Fe. Additional meetings will be scheduled in Abiquiu and Jemez Springs. The times and locations will be Read More

YMCA Golf Nets Donations For Scholarships

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Golfers … start your engines. Courtesy photo

 

Taking every edge. Courtesy photo
 
YMCA News:
 
The Family YMCA’s Ed Griggs Memorial Golf Tournament drew 24 teams of 94 players Saturday, June 11, to the Los Alamos Golf Course. A foster mother addressed the crowd and expressed her appreciation of Y scholarships. The annual event netted $13,615 for Y program scholarships.
 
The majority raised came from sponsorships, including the Platinum sponsorships of Kelly Myers Realtor, Re/Max of Los Alamos; Sam and Shay Kendricks; and Lou Santoro State
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Seventeenth Annual Knights Of Columbus Scholarship Golf Tournament

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Ahhhhh … a day on the links at Los Alamos Golf Course. Courtesy photo

K of C News:

Over seventeen years the annual Knights of Columbus Scholarship Golf Tournament has attracted sponsors and golfers from Los Alamos and around Northern New Mexico.

Funds raised from the event provide scholarships to graduating Los Alamos High School seniors. All graduating LAHS students can apply for the scholarship.

During the 17-year period of the tournament, the Knights have awarded an estimated $130,000 inscholarship money to graduating high school seniors. Donations to the event are tax deductible Read More