Recreation
Los Alamos Golf Course Parking Lot Construction
COUNTY News:
Construction of the final phase of the Los Alamos COunty Golf Course parking lot is scheduled to begin Monday, April 18.
The contractor, GM Emulsion, will install a perimeter fence around the eastern portion of the main parking lot for safety. Patrons of the golf course will be allowed to use the western portion of the parking lot and overflow parking areas.
As large trucks will be hauling base and asphalt materials into the work area, motorists and patrons are asked to use caution. Work hours are scheduled for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday thru Friday. The project is scheduled for completion Read More
2016 District Pinewood Derby Race In Central Park Square Saturday April 30
Expert On Nature Play Visits Los Alamos
Ken Finch portaging a canoe. Courtesy photoPEEC News:
Generations of American children enjoyed outdoor play in wild spaces as a cherished part of growing up, but too many of today’s children are virtually trapped indoors. Veteran environmental educator and national nature play expert Ken Finch will speak at the Los Alamos Nature Center at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 21 at the Los Alamos Nature Center. He brings an informative and light-hearted perspective of the growing movement to restore nature-based play to childhood. He will also explain how we can help foster it in our own family and Read More
Sunday’s Run For Her Life Race Results
Sunday’s Run For Her Life race winners, from left, Tammie Nelson, 5K female winner; Daniel Santistevan, 5K male winner; Erica Baron, 10K female winner and Mike Engelhardt, 10K male winner. Courtesy photo
The race is on to help find a cure for breast cancer. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
The 6th Annual Run For Her Life 5K and 10K Run was held Sunday at East Park to benefit Breast Cancer Research.
Daniel Santistevan was the top male in the 5K with a time of 20:24. Tammie Nelson was the first 5K female finisher recording a 22:33.
Erica Baron was the top female finisher in the 10K at 42:13. Mike Engelhardt Read More
New Sign Installed At Los Alamos Golf Course
A new sign was installed last week in front of the Los Alamos Golf Course on Diamond Drive and features the Cottonwood on the Greens restaurant. Golf membership is not required to dine at the restaurant, which is open to the public 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Sunday. Breakfast is served 9-11 a.m., lunch is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and dinner is 5-8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. A brunch buffet is served 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. The bar is open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Seattle’s Best Coffee is served 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Sunday. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Celebrating 100 Years Of The National Park Service
Redwoods National and State Parks. Courtesy/NPS
By Secretary Sally Jewell Department of the Interior
America’s national parks, monuments and lands are uniquely different — in their make-up and their locale — but they all seek to tell a part of America’s story.
Monday, April 16, we kick off National Park Week: one of our nation’s largest celebrations of nature, history and culture. This year is special because it comes as we celebrate 100 years of the National Park Service — that’s 100 years of protecting America’s best idea!
Over that century, our national park system Read More
Presentation On Bandelier Post Las Conchas Fire
Backcountry at Bandelier. Courtesy photoMOUNTAINEERS News:
The Los Alamos Mountaineers invite everyone to join them for a presentation by Kevin Stillman on the state of the Bandelier backcountry and trails post Las Conchas Fire.
Stillman is the trail work leader at Bandelier. He has worked at Bandelier for seven years and hiked and backpacked in Bandelier and the surrounding area for many years.
The presentation will follow a regular Mountaineers meeting and social time (7 p.m.) at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20 at the Los Alamos Nature Center.
There will be a slideshow and presentation Read More
High Flyers Gymnasts Capture State Titles
Maia Cannon, performing her routine during the Level 2 state championships. Courtesy photo
SPORTS News:
High Flyers Gymnasts captured three all-around state titles, eight state event titles, and a total of 50 first, second, and third place medals at the USA Gymnastics Junior Olympic State Championships this month. Anabel Irving and Eliana Rodriguez won all-around state championship titles in Level 2 age group competition, and Emily Smith was named all-around state champion in Level 3.
Jo Jo Gulley and Kiara Thornton placed 2ndall-around in Level 2, while Sarah Worley placed
YMCA Little Youth Soccer Program Starts April 18
YMCA News:YMCA Little Youth Soccer Program starts on April 18. Registration ends this Friday, April 8. Players, Coaches, and Team Parents needed.
Age Groups: 4-5 & 6-7
Register by: April 8
Season: April 18 – May 26
Days: Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs (your choice)
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Location: LA & WR (also your choice)
Cost: $62 / $41 for Y Members
Financial assistance is available thanks to the Y Annual Campaign. Applications for assistance are available