Recreation

Udall Hosts Deputy Interior Secretary At Chaco Site

June 29, 2015 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

U.S. Sen. Tom Udall hosts U.S. Department of the Interior Deputy Secretary Mike Connor on a tour today of Chaco Culture National Historical Park. Courtesy/Udall

U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, standing on rock, and Interior Deputy Secretary Mike Connor, in front, break out the binoculars during a tour today of Chaco Culture National Historical Park. Courtesy/Udall

STATE News:

Connor’s visit is in response to Udall’s request that an Interior official visit Chaco site

ALBUQUERQUE – Today, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall thanked U.S. Department of the Interior Deputy Secretary Mike Connor for joining Read More

Registration Open For YMCA July 4 Fun Run

June 29, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

YMCA News:

Registration is now open!

The Family YMCA in Los Alamos is hosting its annual Firecracker 5K Family Fun Run Saturday, July 4.

The 5K is open to all ages that want to walk, run, or jog in this festive event. Prizes will go to the top male and female finishers in Youth, Adult, Adult 60+, and Dog Jogger. The best Costumed Participant will win Bagels-for-a-Year from Ruby K’s. All participants will get the annual Fun Run t-shirt and are eligible to win random door prizes.

The 5K race route starts in the YMCA parking lot, turns north on 15th to Canyon, west on Canyon

LASG Summer Camp In Full Swing

June 29, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

This week campers at the Los Alamos School of Gymnastics visited the Larry Walkup Aquatic Center for some rafting fun. Courtesy photo

LASG News:

Looking for an alternative to Daycare for your elementary-aged child? Los Alamos School of Gymnastics (LASG) has the answer with the most flexible program in town.

Join the Summer Sports Camp Program for one to five days per week, full days, half days or any combination. Drop off as early as 7:30 a.m. and pick up by 6 p.m. Half day starts or ends at 12:30 p.m.

Enjoy fun, fitness and instruction in a safe environment with LASG’s qualified, Read More

Full Moon Run In Valles Caldera July 31

June 29, 2015 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

HAAC News:

There will be a full moon run July 31 in the Valles Caldera National Preserve starting at the main staging area.

The run will start at sundown (8:11 p.m) with the full moon rising about 10 minutes later. The course will be out and back on dirt roads. Aid stations will be set up at 2.5 miles and 5 miles. Runners can turn around at either aid station or at any shorter distance of their choice.

Awards will be given to the first male and female completing 5 mile or 10 mile distances. All entrants are eligible for many random prizes that also will be given out.

This event is

Rodeo de Santa Fe Wraps Up For 2015

June 28, 2015 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Rodeo de Santa Fe 2015. Photo by Kimber Wallwork-Heineman

Staff Report

This weekend marked the 66th Rodeo de Santa Fe. Audience members were treated to heart-pounding, dirt-slinging, action-packed performances of top PRCA rodeo athletes and top PRCA rodeo entertainment … big time rodeo, with a small town feeling.

The Rodeo de Santa Fe began in 1949 when Roy Butler, Austin “Slim” Green, Gene Petchesky, Paul Ragle, Paul Rutledge and few others had a dream and determination to organize a professional rodeo in Santa Fe. This dream Read More

‘Up And Over 10K Run’ In Taos July 31-Aug. 1

June 25, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

TSV News:

TAOS — Now in its 10th year, the Up and Over 10K Run in the Taos Ski Valley will hit the ground running with a challenging 6.2 mile trail run on Aug. 1.

And, to celebrate trail running, there will be a presentation of nine inspirational films at the “Trails in Motion Film Festival,” July 31.

Runners will have amazing views of both Kachina and Wheeler Peaks at the 10K trail run. The trail run starts at 9,207 feet with more than a 2,600-foot elevation gain in the first three miles.

Because of the steep grade changes and elevation, the race is considered to be a great

Camp CEO: Invest In Your Future

June 25, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

Courtesy/NMGS

NMGS News:

Girl Scouts is the oldest organization for girls designed to support their personal leadership journey.

We support their exploration, decision making process and support girls being the best leader they can be as they plan their futures. We know if a girl grows to be a strong woman, she will build a strong family, who in turn will contribute to building strong communities.

A recent study found that girls in New Mexico face significant obstacles in comparison to girls in other states. Some of these obstacles include:

Free Camping At Bandelier Saturday June 27

June 25, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

BANDELIER News:

All over the country, this weekend is being celebrated as the Great American Campout. It’s a time for packing the tent and sleeping bags into the car, heading out for a favorite camping spot, and enjoying a weekend in the great outdoors.

As a part of the celebration, Bandelier National Monument is inviting campers to come and stay in the park’s Juniper Campground for free Saturday night, June 27.

“We’re close enough to Los Alamos, Santa Fe, and even Albuquerque to be an easy drive, but far enough into the woods to feel like a real campout,”

Parra-Vasquez And Romero Best Pace Race Predictors

June 25, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

Racers are off and running in Tuesday’s 3-mile Pace Race. Courtesy photo

ACRR News:

Nicholas Parra-Vasquez and Ted Romero were the best predictors in Tuesday’s 3-mile race, being 9 and 16 seconds off their predictions.

In the 1-mile race, Martin Pieck was 27 seconds and Bob Weeks was 29 seconds off their predictions. Tuesday’s pace race was held on trails to the Estante Overlook and in Portrillo Canyon.

The fastest runners for 1 mile were Jason Pieck (8:34) and Sophia Pieck (9:01). For the 3-mile course, Katie Gattiker was 61 seconds off

Beat The Heat: Stay Cool At Pinon Park Pool

June 25, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

Pinon Park Pool. Courtesy photo

PPP News:

Beat the heat this summer with a membership to Pinon Park Pool.

For about $2.50 a day, community members can stay cool at Pinon Park Pool this summer. Located at 104 Bryce Ave., in White Rock, the pool offers no crowds, lots of room for lounging on the deck, tables and grills for a picnic, two slides, a diving board, lap swims, snack bar, play area and a shaded kiddie pool. Swim lessons are also available.

Pinon Park Pool offers three membership options: a single membership