Recreation
SFNF Waives Fees On National Get Outdoors Day
SFNF News:
SANTA FE – The Santa Fe National Forest will waive fees at many recreation sites and amenities, June 11, for National Get Outdoors Day, a day when federal agencies, nonprofit organizations and the recreation industry encourage healthy, outdoor activities.
June 11 also offers the public the opportunity to join volunteers on the Santa Fe National Forest as they continue work, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., on erosion control and re-routing a portion of the Winsor Trail above Pacheco Canyon Road. For additional information, contact Española District Volunteer Coordinator Jennifer Sublett Read More
Barbero Fire On Santa Fe National Forest
SFNF News:Location:
- Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest
- On Rowe Mesa about 12 miles southeast of Pecos
Start Date: Reported May 26, 2016
Size: Approximately 146 acres at 8 a.m.
Percent Contained: 50%
Growth Potential: Minimal
Cause: Human, under investigation
Vegetation: Pinon-juniper, ponderosa pine, heavy slash from thinning
Summary: The fire appears to be human caused and started during the night. Crews
Read More John Lyles Reveals His Explorations In NM’s Caves
John Lyles explores the unknown in Earth’s inner recesses. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Learn about the seventh-longest explored cave in the world during a talk by John Lyles at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 7 at the Los Alamos Nature Center at 2600 Canyon Road.
Lyles will discuss the underground wilderness of Lechuguilla Cave at Carlsbad Caverns National Park. His talk will reveal discoveries in Snowy River passage and Fort Stanton Cave, their exquisite natural resources, and 140 miles of subterranean adventure. This is a free talk organized by the Pajarito Environmental Education Center.
Lyles is an Read More
Pajarito’s Biggest Summer Event Saturday
Scene from Summerfest 2015. Courtesy photo
PAJARITO News:
- Beer Festival, Live Music and Mountain Bike Race
Pajarito Mountain Ski Area will kick off its summer season this Saturday with Summerfest, one of the mountain’s biggest events of the year.
The festival includes the New Mexico Craft BrewFest, two concerts, a downhill bike race, lift-served hiking and biking, a disc golf tournament and more. Summerfest is the first of several events happening at the Los Alamos ski area this summer.
The June 4 event begins at 9 a.m. with the downhill bike race and lift-served hiking and biking. The New Mexico Read More
Bike And Gear Swap In Central Park Square Saturday
COMMUNITY News:
The 5th Annual Bike and Gear Swap, the best place to sell or buy summer items to enjoy the outdoors, is this Saturday.
This year, the Bike and Gear Swap is 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 4, at 170 Central Park Square, three doors down from Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op.
If it is time to get rid of items that would otherwise collect dust, buy gear to enjoy this season, or both, the Bike and Gear Swap can help. This event is a fundraiser for the Los Alamos Tuff Riders. For those who have questions about buying or selling gear, the Tuff Riders will have knowledgeable volunteers, including bike Read More
See Stars At Bandelier Night Sky Fiesta June 2-4
Telescope viewing through one of the giant telescopes, Bandelier Night Sky Fiesta. Courtesy/Bandelier
BANDELIER News:
Bandelier’s Second Annual Night Sky Fiesta is coming up at light speed, Thursday June 2 through Saturday, June 4. There will be solar scopes during daytime, guest speakers, and then giant telescopes in the evenings providing chances to enjoy Bandelier’s very dark skies.
A solar viewing at the Bandelier Visitor Center is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, June 2. At 8:30 p.m., at the Juniper Campground amphitheater, guest speaker Kara Baker, NASA Near
Read More Scenes From LAHS Class Of 2016 Senior Picnic
LAHS Class of 2016 seniors compete in a rousing game of kick ball at this year’s senior picnic. Courtesy photo
He kicks, and he scores! Courtesy photo
Kickball competition was fierce. Courtesy photo
LAPS News:
The LAHS Class of 2016 seniors enjoyed a beautiful day in the sun at Urban Park Wednesday, May 25. They relaxed, played kickball and enjoyed a delicious barbeque lunch with green and gold Topper cookies.
The Toppers were joined by LAPS Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus and Assistant Superintendent Diane Delgado, LAHS Principal Brad Parker, Assistant Principal Renee Dunwoody, Read More
Volunteer On The Winsor Trail For National Trails Day
SFNF News:SANTA FE ― Celebrate National Trails Day June 4 and 11 by helping the Santa Fe National Forest reroute two sections of the popular Winsor Trail.
National Trails Day is the American Hiking Society’s annual event to encourage Americans to enjoy the outdoors by highlighting trails and activities in all 50 states.
June 4, the Santa Fe National Forest, the Santa Fe Fat Tire Society and REI are teaming up for a National Trails Day event on the upper Winsor Trail. Volunteers will create a reroute to bypass a steep and badly eroded section
Read More Bandelier National Monument Stamp Dedication Ceremony June 2
USPS News:
The U.S. Postal Service is holding a First-Day-of-Issue Dedication Ceremony for the Bandelier National Monument Stamp as one of 16 National Parks Forever stamps being issued to celebrate the National Park Service on its 100th anniversary.
The ceremony at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 2 at Bandelier will be highlighted by the unveiling of the stamp by U.S. Postal Service and local park officials including U.S. Postal Service Vice President, Finance & Planning Luke Grossman, Bandelier Superintendent Jason Lott and Los Alamos Postmaster James Hunter.
The new stamps will be available Read More