Recreation

Bandelier Recruiting For Youth Corps Jobs

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Bandelier Preservation Corps 2015. Courtesy/NPS

BANDELIER News:

For young people looking for an active, outdoor job for the summer, Bandelier National Monument is recruiting for two crews – the Bandelier Conservation Corps (BCC) and the Bandelier Preservation Corps (BPC).  Opportunities are available for men or women, ages 16-25. 
 
The BCC will be engaged in thinning and fuel reduction projects, trail work, and assisting the park maintenance crew with projects and special events. The BPC will be assisting with preservation programs, doing graffiti mitigation
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Meet New Golf Course Manager Sam Logan

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Los Alamos Golf Course staff, from left, Assistant Golf Professional Michael Phillips, newly hired General Manager Sam Logan and Head Golf Professional Donnie Torres. Photo by KayLinda Crawford
 
 
By KayLinda Crawford
Los Alamos Daily Post

Los Alamos County has hired PGA Professional Sam Logan as the new manager of the Los Alamos Golf Course. He came on board Monday and following two days of orientation is now on the job at the golf course.

Logan comes to Los Alamos from his most recent position as general manager at TPC Cartagena in Columbia, South America. He has worked for Read More

Scenes From Annual Kiwanis Kentucky Derby

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Cheryl Pongratz, right, wins the Derby hat contest at Saturday’s annual Kiwanis Kentucky Derby fundraiser at Cottonwood on the Greens. Pongratz named her hat Run Away From The Roses. Sharon Stover comes in second with her hat, which she named Sheila after her sister who loved sunflowers. The event grossed $4,585. The proceeds benefit Project Eliminate, a partnership between Kiwanis and UNICEF to combat maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT) across the globe. Since 1999, UNICEF and its partners have immunized nearly 100 million women and have eliminated the disease in 38 countries. To Read More

Medin Has Perfect Prediction In Weekly Pace Race

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Courtesy photo
 
ACRC News:
 
Adrian Medin, 5, had a perfect prediction in the Pipeline Road “Gut-buster” race held in the Quemazon area.
 
His finish in the of 15:30 in the one mile race was exact to his prediction. Other accurate predictors were his father Zachary Medin at 6 seconds off, Allison Chan with a 22 second differential, and Katie Gattiker at 48 seconds.
 
In the 1 mile race Paty Burnside was the top finisher with a time of 9:30 and the first male was 11-year-old Jack Ammerman at 10:22. Sanna Sevanto had the best time on
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Chamisa Hosts Fourth Annual Glow Run Saturday

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COMMUNITY News:
 
Chamisa Elementary will be hosting their fourth annual Glow Run at 7 p.m., Saturday May 14.
Some changes have been made this year, including a lowering of the entry fee, water bottles for the first 100 entrants in lieu of t-shirts, and we will start the 5k runners before the 1 mile racers. The race will begin and end at Chamisa Elementary in White Rock, 301 Meadow Dr. The 5k will begin promptly at 7 p.m. Racers will follow the Meadow/Rover/Meadow Loop around White Rock. 
The one mile racers will take off shortly thereafter and will run
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Valles Caldera National Preserve Plans Prescribed Burn For Valle Grande

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NPS News:
 
The Valles Caldera National Preserve is planning to implement a prescribed burn project on the preserve that will begin as soon as Wednesday, May 11 and be completed within two to three days. 
 
The prescribed burn will target up to 1,471 acres of grass in the Valle Grande, adjacent to N.M. 4 between mile markers 39-42. Traffic delays may occur during the ignition phases of the burn, but we do not anticipate any road closures. If conditions permit, burn operations will occur during mid-day in order minimize impacts to morning and afternoon commuter
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North Mesa Dog Park Closed Through Friday

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Small dogs will have their own area in which to play following this week’s renovations at the North Mesa Dog Park. Courtesy photo

COUNTY News:

The North Mesa Dog Park will be closed for installation of a new irrigation system and new fencing to extend the park and also to include a small dog area. 

The park will be closed through Friday, May 13.

The County anticipates reopening the park over for the weekend and asks the community to respect the park’s closure for safety reasons. 

Direct questions to Park Superintendent Jeff Humpton at 505.662.8159. Read More

Bike And Gear Swap Saturday June 4

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Bikes for all ages crowded the Co-op lawn at the 2015 Bike and Gear Swap. Courtesy photo

Bikes for all ages crowded the Co-op lawn at the 2015 Bike and Gear Swap

COMMUNITY News:

The 5th Annual Bike and Gear Swap, a fundraiser for the Los Alamos Tuff Riders, will take place at 170 Central Park Square, three doors down from Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op, 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, June 4.

This free event is the perfect venue to sell items that would otherwise collect dust in the closet, shed, or garage. Those who are looking for a bike to ride on our trails, commute, or otherwise enjoy the outdoors are likely to find Read More