Recreation

Pajarito And Sipapu Announce Earliest Opening Dates In Recent History

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Riding the lift last season at Pajarito. Courtesy photo

SKI SEASON News:

  • More Choices With New Discounted Lift Ticket Products Available This Fall

Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort and Pajarito Mountain Ski Area officials have announced the earliest opening dates in the resorts’ recent histories.

The lifts at Sipapu will start turning Saturday, Nov. 14 as the resort prepares to be the first ski area to open in New Mexico. Pajarito kicks off the ski season earlier this year with lifts scheduled to start turning Friday, Nov. 27.   

Located 20 miles southeast of Taos and known for offering Read More

Bandelier Welcomes New Artist In Residence Carolyn Tourney Florek

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Bandelier Artist-in-Resident Carolyn Tourney Florek. Courtesy/Carolyn Florek

BANDELIER News:

Carolyn Tourney Florek of Santa Fe, Bandelier National Monument’s current artist in residence, is a poet, publisher, garden designer, and visual artist .

She has degrees in geology and painting, and her poetry has been published in a number of anthologies. Her poem, “Over Flat Creek,” was nominated for a Pushcart Prize. Florek’s most recent publication, The Painted Door Opened, is a collaboration along with Carolyn Dahl of their poetry and art. Her work Read More

RTD Mountain Trail Route Begins Service On National Public Lands Day Sept. 26

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NCRTD News:

The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) has announced that it will begin service on its trial RTD (“Blue Bus”) Mountain Trail route, Saturday, Sept. 26, departing at 10:30 a.m. from the South Capitol Rail Runner Station.

The Mountain Trail route will provide service from the South Capitol Rail Runner Station, through Downtown to Fort Marcy Park and then up Hyde Park Road to recreational areas and businesses along NM 475 concluding at Ski Santa Fe. Free park and ride options for local residents will be available at the South Capitol station and on the north side of Fort Marcy Read More

Parra-Vasquas Top Pace Race Predictor

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Atomic City Road Runners Pace Race runners and walkers get moving Tuesday on North Mesa and in Bayo Canyon. Courtesy/ACRR

ACRR participants run and walk Tuesday on North Mesa and in Bayo Canyon. Courtesy/ACRR

ACRR News:

Sixteen dedicated runners and walkers appeared in pouring rain Tuesday evening to test their pace racing skills on the Original Turkey Trot course held on North Mesa and in Bayo Canyon. 

As they started the one and three mile courses, the rain ceased and pleasant running conditions prevailed. The best predictor was Nicholas Parra-Vasquas 
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Fall Leaves Best In Los Alamos At End Of Jemez Mountain Trail

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Fall colors come to the area. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

With the official start of fall, the leaves in and leading to Los Alamos are slowly beginning to change, with leaf peeping views expected to peak in early October.

Several upcoming events will give travelers an excuse to take the Jemez Mountain Trail National Scenic Byway to this cultural and recreationally rich area, including:

  • “Jemez Mountains Elk Festival” at Valles Caldera National Preserve Sept. 26;
  • “Opera on the Rocks” at Bandelier National Park Sept. 26; and
  • “Pajarito Trail Fest” in Los Alamos Oct. 17.

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Los Alamos Trails? Yep, There’s An App

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Put it anywhere else and it would be a National Park. Carved by the Rio Grande through thick lava flows, White Rock Canyon is a geologic masterpiece that averages 1,000 feet deep. The spectacular vistas, rugged terrain and perennial streams make this a premier destination for outdoor explorers. Courtesy/LAC

 
COUNTY News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center has an app they feature at the Los Alamos Nature Center called “Los Alamos Trails”.

The app is especially handy to have on a smart phone for those new to the community or just new to hiking and biking on local trails.

Click here

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Fun Weekend At Bandelier: Fee Free Day, Opera, Lunar Eclipse And Tsankawi Sept. 26-27

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BANDELIER News:

The weekend of Sept. 26-27 is going to be very busy and enjoyable at Bandelier National Monument. 

As Superintendent Jason Lott says, “Bandelier is always a great place to visit, but this weekend is going to be extraordinary. Come take a walk on the trails, and then enjoy a really special event each of the evenings.”

For starters, Saturday Sept. 26 is Public Lands Day, a celebration of all the public lands nationwide – National Park Service, US Forest Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, and all the others owned by all Americans. Read More

SFNF Waives Fees For National Public Lands Day

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Santa Fe National Forest’s High Country. Courtesy/SFNF

SFNF News:

SANTA FE – The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) will waive fees at many recreation sites and amenities Sept. 26, for National Public Lands Day (NPLD).

As the nation’s largest, single-day volunteer effort for public lands, NPLD is a great opportunity to educate the public about the environment and natural resources, and the need for shared stewardship of public lands.

Fees at all national forests and grasslands will be waived at many day-use sites, such as picnic grounds, non-reserve campgrounds and developed Read More

New Valles Caldera Superintendent Is Leadership Los Alamos Graduate Jorge Silva-Banuelos

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2015 Leadership Los Alamos graduate Jorge Silva-Banuelos, left, with fellow participants during a youth session in January. Photo by Martha Katko

Staff Report

Jorge Silva-Bañuelos has been named the new superintendent of Valles Caldera National Preserve. He graduated in May from the Leadership Los Alamos program.

Jorge Silva-Bañuelos

National Park Service (NPS) Intermountain Region Director Sue Masica announced the appointment of Silva-Bañuelos to the top post.

“Jorge brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Park Service,” Masica said. “His background and leadership skills, Read More

Bob Weeks Has Perfect Prediction In Pace Race

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Courtesy/ACRR
 
ACRR News:
 
Bob Weeks has a perfect prediction of 14:00 minutes on the 1 mile course in the weekly pace race held on the Powerline Trail off N.M. 4 in the White Rock area. 
 
Sue Elkins was right behind him with a 3 second differential. Other top predictors were Mark Bjorklund at 4 seconds off, Ted Romero 6 seconds from perfection and Laura Woodroffe recording a 12 second difference.
 
Anders Medin, 5, was tops on the 1 mile course with a time of 13:27 and his grandmother Aurea Rojas the fastest female at 15:42.
 
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