A snowboarder is having a Happy New Year’s Day at Pajarito. Photo by Pamela Prichard Read More
Recreation
Scene From Pajarito Mountain’s Mother Lift
Photo taken while riding on Mother Lift on Christmas Eve at Pajarito Mountain. ‘It was a wonderful day of skiing and snow like I haven’t seen since high school (LAHS ’05)’ –Zig Hampel. Photo by Zig Hampel Read More
Red River Skijoring Races Jan. 16-17
SKI News:RED RIVER ― The inaugural Red River Skijoring races are noon Saturday, Jan. 16 and Sunday Jan. 17 on River Street in Red River.
In skijoring, a skier hangs on to a rope attached to a horse and glides across the snow. It is like horse-drawn waterskiing on snow. Best of all Skijoring is a thrilling spectator sport.
With speeds of up to 40 mph, the action is fast-paced and exciting. You see the skiers being towed by a horse at a full gallop. Horse. Cowboy. Skier. Rope. This high-adrenaline, sport combines all four.
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Read More Tennis Community Wishes Los Alamos Happy Holidays
The Los Alamos Tennis Community sends glad tidings to the community and a holiday that is merry and bright with a New Year filled with joy and good health. They also hope tennis enthusiasts will join their drop-in doubles every Saturday morning at Urban (weather permitting throughout the year). Courtesy/LATC Read More
Pajarito Mountain Ski Area Receives Acclaim From Skiing Magazine And National Geographic
PMS News:Pajarito Mountain Ski Area recently received recognition by Skiing Magazine and National Geographic Magazine as well as New Mexico’s association of ski resorts.
And, the good news keeps coming for the Los Alamos ski area: thanks to this week’s winter storms that dropped nearly two feet of snow on the mountain, resort officials announced that most of the skiable terrain will be open for powder skiing this Saturday.
Two winter storms blanketed Pajarito this week with 22” of snow.
Pajarito expects to open three lifts and 12 trailstomorrow when
PEEC Events For January 2016
PEEC News: Saturday, Jan. 2
Feature Film: Sea Monsters, A Prehistoric Adventure
See prehistoric sea creatures come to life and follow fossil hunters to remote locations as they excavate the remains of some of the most awe-inspiring creatures of all time. 2 p.m. Suitable for ages 4 and up. $6 per adult, $4 per child. More information at peecnature.org.
Feature Film: Sea Monsters, A Prehistoric Adventure
See prehistoric sea creatures come to life and follow fossil hunters to remote locations as they excavate the remains of some of the most awe-inspiring creatures of all time. 2 p.m. Suitable for ages 4 and up. $6 per adult, $4 per child. More information at peecnature.org.
Sunday, Jan. 3
Feature Film: Sea Monsters, A Prehistoric Adventure
See prehistoric sea creatures come to life and follow fossil hunters to remote locations as they excavate the remains of some of the most awe-inspiring creatures
Read More Feature Film: Sea Monsters, A Prehistoric Adventure
See prehistoric sea creatures come to life and follow fossil hunters to remote locations as they excavate the remains of some of the most awe-inspiring creatures
Pajarito Opens Three Lifts And 12 Trails
Pajarito Mountain. Photo by Jason Halladay
SKIING News:
Pajarito Mountain Ski Area recently received recognition by Skiing Magazine and National Geographic Magazine as well as New Mexico’s association of ski resorts.
Thanks to this week’s winter storms, nearly two feet of snow have aAdropped on the mountain and resort officials announced that most of the skiable terrain will be open for powder skiing this Saturday, Dec. 19.
Two winter storms blanketed Pajarito this week with 22 inches of snow. Pajarito expects to open three lifts and 12 trails today when the ski area opens for daily operations, Read More
Prescribed Burn On Santa Fe National Forest
SANTA FE – Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest are planning a prescribed pile burn on the Cuba Ranger District.
The La Jara prescribed pile burn, a total of 77 acres located just northeast of the community of La Jara, may be conducted Jan. 1 through March 30, 2016, only on favorable days as conditions allow. Small blocks may be treated each day to decrease the daily smoke volume.
Prescribed fires are one of the most effective tools available to resource managers for restoring fire-adapted ecosystems. These fires mimic natural fires by reducing forest fuels, recycling nutrients Read More
Santa Fe National Forest Holiday Office Hours
SFNF News:
SANTA FE – The Santa Fe National Forest’s office hours over the holidays are as follows:
- Open 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24
- Closed Friday, Dec. 25
- Closed Friday, Jan. 1
For additional information about the Santa Fe National Forest’s holiday hours, contact a local Ranger District or the Forest Headquarters at 505.438.5300. Read More
Jingle Bell Rock ‘N Run Race Results
Chelsea Challacombe smiles as she continues along the musical route. Photo by Jim Stein
5K winner, Connor Bailey, looks strong around the halfway point. Photo by Jim Stein
LAHS Band Director, Zane Meek, joins in on the holiday tunes. Photo by Jim SteinLAHS BAND BOOSTERS News:
The Los Alamos High School Band Boosters hosted the first Jingle Bell Rock ‘N Run Sunday, Dec. 13 to raise money for their upcoming trip.
The fun run included the choice of a 5K or 1 mile run and both featured live music along the routes provided by students from the Los Alamos High School
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