Recreation

Black Bear Attacks Runner At Valles Caldera

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VCNP News:

JEMEZ SPRINGS — Saturday, June 18, in midafternoon, a participant in a permitted running event on Valles Caldera National Preserve was attacked by a female American black bear when the individual came upon the bear’s cubs along a backcountry road being used as the event route. 

The incident occurred in the southwest corner of the preserve, known as Banco Bonito, approximately seven miles away from the Valle Grande. The runner was part of a marathon event being conducted on the preserve under a special use permit.

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Strother Best Predictor In This Week’s Pace Race

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ACRR News:

Despite a late afternoon thunderstorm, 18 runners and walkers enjoyed a warm evening for the one, two, three and four mile pace race courses on Barranca Mesa. All finishers were treated to cool watermelon.

In the one mile course around Navajo, Los Pueblos and Barranca Roads, Savanna Strother had the best prediction, only 11 seconds off her prediction for an adjusted delta of 33 seconds off. She was also the first female finisher. The first male finisher was Savanna’s brother William with a time of 9:05.Joan Williams had a adjusted delta time of 60 seconds off.

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Bandelier Issues RFEI For Business Opportunity

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Lodge Dining: A part of Building 17 when it was used as a dining room in the 1940s. Courtesy/NPS

Lodge Lunch Bar: Another part of Building 17, when it was used as a lunch bar in the 1940s. Courtesy/NPS

BANDELIER News:

The National Park Service (NPS) has issued a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) concerning a concession business opportunity to provide food and beverage service within Bandelier National Monument.

This RFEI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue a RFP in the future.

At a minimum, the

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Evelyn Campbell Swims Into Her 90th Year!

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Evelyn Campbell, 90, right, and Sue Henninger in the Walkup pool June 15 as Campbell was completing 800 meters in the long-course direction. Photo by Andi Kron
 
By ANDI KRON
Los Alamos
 
As I was swimming 62 laps to celebrate my 62nd birthday recently, I was stopped suddenly by Kathy the lifeguard who began to serenade me with “Las Mañanitas”, a Spanish birthday song. It brought back memories of a few weeks ago when I heard Kathy singing it to fellow swimmer Evelyn Campbell.
 
When I asked Evelyn how old she was (I was thinking about 80) she said she was 90! I dedicate
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Fans And Friends Of Bandelier Invited To July Reunion

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BANDELIER News:
 
Anyone who has worked at Bandelier National Monument, or who is or has been a volunteer, partner, member of the Friends of Bandelier, or has a close and personal connection to the Monument, is invited to a very special gathering. 
 
As a part of the celebration of Bandelier’s Centennial year, the park is hosting a reunion Saturday, July 23. As Superintendent Jason Lott said, “A connection with Bandelier is a cherished part of many peoples’ lives, and we hope to include friends and co-workers past and present in
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Los Alamos Tennis Clinic June And August

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Courtesy photo
 
SPORTS News:
 
A fundraising event for the Los Alamos High School Boys and Girls Tennis Teams is set for June and August at Mesa Tennis Courts behind Sullivan Football Field. The event is for ages 4-15 (including USTA QuickStart for ages 4-10). 
 
First Date – June 6-10
  • Session 1: (Ages 4-7) 4–5 p.m.
  • Session 2: (Ages 8-15) 5:15–6:45 p.m.

 

Second Date – Aug. 1-5
  • Session 1: (Ages 4-7) 4–5 p.m.
  • Session 2: (Ages 8-15) 5:15–6:45 p.m.
 
Instructed by the Los Alamos High School Tennis Teams
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Woodroffe Top Predictor In Weekly Pace Race

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Start of the run. Courtesy photo
 
ACRRC News:
 
Laura Woodroffe was the top predictor in the weekly pace race held out on West Jemez Road (N.M. 501) with a 3 second differential from her prediction.
 
Other accurate predictors were Chris Michel at 5 seconds off, Roxana Candia with a 21 second difference and the fastest female on the 3 mile road course at 23:24, Sanna Sevanto recording a 22 second differential as well as the top finisher on the 3 mile trail course with a time of 25:52, Zachary Medin at 28 seconds off and the best time on the 3 mile road course recording a 23:22,
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Masonic Waffle Breakfast Benefits Aquatomics June 18

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COMMUNITY News:

The Aquatomics, lead by Head Coach John Murphy (’72 Olympian), provides a thrilling environment for building competitive swimmers with skills they can incorporate through all facets of their lives.
 
The team stresses a healthy competitive spirit, strong team bonds, a safe and nurturing environment, and wishes to foster a life-long love for swimming. The Aquatomics is a co-operative, 501c.3 non-profit organization, serving the Los Alamos Community since 1963.
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Los Alamos Sportsmens Club Hosts 4th Annual King Of The Hill 3D Challenge

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LASC News:
 
Los Alamos Sportsmens Club is hosting the 4th Annual King of the Hill 3D Challenge this weekend starting Friday afternoon and running through Sunday on Pajarito Mountain ski area.
 
There will be live music Saturday night by Dam Union out of Las Cruces. So for all you archers come up and join us or just come up and visit and see what all the fun is about. The mountain will be closed to hiking and biking for the duration of the tournament for safety purposes.
 
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Canyoneering In The North Wash / Four Corners Area Of Utah With Jared Hillhouse Wednesday

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Winter settled in on Black Hole Canyon. Courtesy photo
 
LA MOUNTAINEERS News:
 
Join the Los Alamos Mountaineers Wednesday, June 15, at Fuller Lodge for a presentation by Pro Guide and ACA Instructor Jared Hillhouse.
 
Hillhouse will speak on canyoneering adventures in the North Wash / Four Corners area of Utah. He has been guiding canyoneering for more than a decade and has been instructing for over half that. As a certified canyoneering guide and instructor, Hillhouse delights in introducing newcomers to the sport and the wonders and beauty that
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