Recreation

David Smith Memorial Ambidextrous Trap Challenge Honors Former Instructor

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Competitors in Sunday’s David Smith Memorial Ambidextrous Trap Challenge at the Los Alamos Sportsmen’s Club following the event. Photo by Maire O’Neill

Young Guns coaches with the Smith family. Back row from left, Alan Bond, Abe Chavez, David Smith and Mike O’Neill. Front row, Jessica Fisher (New Mexico Game & Fish), Kathy Smith and Josh Smith. Photo by Maire O’Neill

By MAIRE O’Neill

Thirty shooters of all ages competed in the David Smith Memorial Ambidextrous Trap Challenge Sunday, Oct. 11 at the Los Alamos Sportsmen’s Club (LASC).

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Valles Caldera Plans Prescribed Burn Thursday

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VCNP News:

JEMEZ SPRINGS – The Valles Caldera National Preserve is planning to implement a prescribed burn project Thursday, Oct. 15. 

The prescribed burn will be within a 380-acre unit on the Valles Caldera National Preserve, north of N.M. 4 in the Banco Bonito area near mile marker 30. Because of the location and elevation, smoke from the burn may be visible from all directions coming into the Jemez Mountains area. The burn operations should be completed in 1-2 days and are not expected to necessitate road closures.

The pretreatment of the forest substantially reduced the amount of fuel Read More

Los Alamos Ski Swap At LAMS 1-4 p.m. Saturday

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Scene from 2014 Los Alamos Ski Swap. Courtesy/LASRC
 
Scene from 2014 Los Alamos Ski Swap. Courtesy/LASRC
 
SKI SWAP News:
 
Fall is approaching and the time to get ready for the upcoming ski season is upon us. The annual Los Alamos Ski Swap, hosted by the Los Alamos Ski Racing Club is Saturday, Oct. 17.
 
The ski swap is a decades-long tradition of Los Alamos. It’s unclear exactly what year the first swap was held, but many an “experienced” skier will tell you it’s been going on for at least 30 years. The swap is free to the public, and is the primary fundraiser for LASRC, a 501c3 non-profit
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Mountain Biking In The Jemez With Tom Mayer Oct. 17

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Mountain bikers enjoying Jemez hidden single track. Courtesy/PEEC
 
PEEC News:
 
Calling all mountain bikers! Tom Mayer will guide an intermediate mountain bike ride Saturday, Oct. 17.
 
The group will ride in the Jemez Mountains on hidden single track through stands of aspens displaying peak fall colors. This ride is made possible by support from Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC).
 
The ride consists of about 8 miles of trail on Cebollita Mesa. Those who want to go farther can follow Mayer on an optional extended
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Dig The Past: Celebrate National Fossil Day Oct. 14

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NPS News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Explore the world of ancient creatures that once roamed the Earth at one of the many programs taking place across the country for National Fossil Day Oct. 14.
 
The National Park Service and partners across the country will host events and programs throughout the week that promote public awareness and stewardship of fossils.
 
“Fossils not only offer clues to the history of life, past climates, and ancient landscapes, but also spark our curiosity and discovery,” National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis said.
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Pumpkin Splash Is Coming And It’s Superhero Year!

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Aquatic Center’s annual Halloween Carnival and Pumpkin Splash is Oct. 24. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Spend some time with superheroes this year at the Aquatic Center’s 2015 Halloween Carnival and Pumpkin Splash.

Iron Man. Courtesy/LAC

There are only 150 tickets available for this annual event, which runs 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Walkup Aquatic Center.

Admission includes participating in all the carnival events, pool admission and pumpkin retrieval, which begins at 11 a.m. in the pool.

Yoda. Courtesy/LAC

Tickets are available at the Aquatic Center and cost $7 for the Pumpkin Read More

White Rock RV Park Packed For Holiday

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RV Park at 115 N.M. 4 in White Rock is packed Sunday for the Columbus Day holiday weekend. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost

Staff Report

The RV Park adjacent to the White Rock Visitors Center at 115 N.M. 4 is packed with vehicles for the Columbus Day Holiday.

The RV Park is open year round on a first come, first served basis as reservations are not accepted. The parking lot contains 16 RV spaces, 15 feet wide by 50 feet long, with electric hookups (30/50 amp) and a sewer dump station is available on-site. The cost is $20 per night and may be paid through a self-pay machine, which accepts Read More

Secretary Jewell Joins New Mexico Community Leaders To Welcome Valles Caldera To National Park Service

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Interior Secretary Sally Jewell addresses the crowd gathered Saturday at the Valles Caldera for the hand-over to the National Park Service. Photo by Felicia Orth
 
Sen. Martin Heinrich stands next to the arrowhead plaque unveiled at the end of the speeches Saturday at the Valles Caldera. Photo by Felicia Orth

INTERIOR DEPARTMENT News:

  • Area underscores importance of Land and Water Conservation Fund to preserve nation’s natural, cultural and outdoor recreation heritage

SANTA FE – U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell joined state, tribal and local leaders Saturday to celebrate Read More

Saturday: Interior Secretary Jewell Celebrates Valles Caldera’s Addition To National Park Service

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U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell

U.S. DEPT. OF INTERIOR News:

SANTA FE – U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell is visiting the Valles Caldera Saturday, Oct. 10.

Jewell will join U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich, former U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman, tribal, state and local officials, and other conservation and community leaders to celebrate the inclusion of the Valles Caldera National Preserve as part of the National Park System.

The dedication ceremony is 11 a.m. in the Valle Grande Contact Station Parking Area

Valles Caldera National Preserve was established Read More