Recreation

Public Invited To Trails Webinar At Nature Center

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COMMUNITY News:

The community is invited to “Preventing Conflict on Backcountry Trails” – a live webinar from American Trails 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28 at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road. The webinar will begin promptly at 11 a.m. and attendance is free.

Conflict has come into focus in the trail world during the past few years. The webinar will address principles can be applied to any type of trail conflict. Presenters will include representatives from the National Off-Highway Vehicle Read More

Outfitters, Guides Must Submit Proposals For Permits On Santa Fe National Forest By Feb. 15

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SFNF News:
 
SANTA FE ― Commercial guides and outfitters seeking 2016 special use permits to operate on Santa Fe National Forest lands must submit proposals no later than Feb. 15. 
 
Proposals received after that date will not be accepted for this calendar year. The Feb. 15 date coincides with the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish deadline to be included in the outfitter pool for state license tag drawings without penalty.
 
A special use authorization or permit is required when any use or activity on National Forest System lands
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Y Launches Largest Marketing And Educational Initiative In Its History

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YMCA News:

A story in today’s New York Times discusses the launch of the largest marketing and educational initiative in the history of the YMCA. 

The objective is to shift perceptions of the Y from a “gym and swim” to a relevant, effective nonprofit and to inspire people to support and fund the work it does. “For A Better Us” aims to shed light on the variety of programs that look to nurture potential, improve health and support all neighbors, all in service of making everyone better.

When people think about the Y, they usually envision a place to swim and work Read More

Bandelier In Great Shape But Watch For Falling Trees

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Trees in the Las Conchas Fire area are now breaking and falling, creating a hazard for hikers, skiers and snowshoers. Courtesy/NPS
 
BANDELIER News:
 
For those who enjoy getting out into the winter woods, this year Bandelier National Monument has the whole range of conditions available.
 
The ski trails and trail up Cerro Grande are in good shape for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, while trails at lower elevations can provide opportunities for hikes through the snow. But almost everywhere in the eastern Jemez, winter travelers need to beware of a serious hazard –
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Play Putt-Putt Golf For Prizes At Nature Center

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces Division is taking over the Los Alamos Nature Center and putting up a putt-putt course for the evening at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26.

Play through the nature center and win free passes to the pool or ice rink, and learn about the latest news on local trails, try out some snowshoes and more. This fun, family-friendly event is open to all ages.

This putt-putt evening will take place at the Los Alamos Nature Center at 2600 Canyon Road. It is free to attend, and no registration is required. For more information about this and other Pajarito Read More

Winter Weather Sports: Ski, Sled and Skate Safely

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By CULLY CHRISTIANSON MD

When the thermometer drops, winter sports beckon. Sledding, skiing, and ice-skating can be exhilarating. But with these new activities come opportunities for injury.

Preventing Winter Sports Injuries

Take steps to keep safe anywhere else your cold-weather adventures take you.

Winter sports fun. Courtesy photo

  • Prepare your body. Get in shape to ski or skate—condition muscles before the season starts. Warm up and stretch before each activity. Begin with a slow and easy session.
  • Go to class. Take a lesson or two, especially for skiing or snowboarding. Instructors
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PEEC Offers Snowshoe Hike To Cañada Bonita Saturday

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Youth enjoying a snowshoe hike on a beautiful winter day. Courtesy/PEEC
 
PEEC News:

Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is offering a beginning snowshoe hike from Pajarito ski hill parking lot to Cañada Bonita 9-11 a.m. Saturday.

PEEC’s educator Siobhan Niklasson will lead participants along a showshoe trail maintained by the Southwest Nordic Ski Club and point out ecological features of the winter forest. This family-friendly hike will cover 3 miles and about 300 feet of elevation change.

 
This is a free hike. Advance registration is required. Participants can
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Secretary Jewell Launches Comprehensive Review Of Federal Coal Program

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Secretary Sally Jewell
 
INTERIOR DEPARTMENT News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Secretary Sally Jewell announced Friday, that the Interior Department will launch a comprehensive review to identify and evaluate potential reforms to the federal coal program in order to ensure that it is properly structured to provide a fair return to taxpayers and reflect its impacts on the environment, while continuing to help meet our energy needs.
 
This is another step along the path that President Obama announced in Tuesday’s State of the Union address to improve
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