Recreation
Barranca Pool Swim Lessons Begin June 26
Barranca Pool. Courtesy photoBARRANCA POOL News:
The second session of swim lessons start June 29 at Barranca Pool. Classes are available for pre-beginner to advanced distinguishing 8 different levels.
Sessions are 9-10:30 a.m. and 7-7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Class lengths vary between 30 and 45 minutes depending on the level.
- Session 2 is June 29 through July 10; and
- Session 3 is July 27 through Aug. 7.
Cost for a two-week session of lessons will be $25 per child. Lesson sign-ups will start on the Monday of the week prior to the session.
Barranca Pool also has an active swim Read More
Tennis Camp At Mesa Courts Tuesday & Thursday
COMMUNITY News:
Come sign up for Tennis Camp!
The camp is 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Mesa Tennis Courts behind UNM-LA.
The cost is $15 per lesson. To sign up, email p.raichur@laschools.net or call 505.695.6637.
*Scholarships available for qualified students
Read More Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Celebrates 147 Years
It’s all about relaxing at Ojo Caliente. Photo by Leah Austin
The Adobe Round Barn built in 1924 at Ojo Caliente, is listed on the New Mexico Register of Historic Places. It is a short distance from the spa area and available to rent for special events. Photo by Leah Austin
Cliffside pools at Ojo Caliente. Photo by Leah AustinOJO CALIENTE News:
Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa at 50 Los Banos Dr., Highway 414 in Ojo Caliente is celebrating 147 years as one of the oldest natural health resorts in the U.S.
Steeped in myth and legend, these ancient springs have been
Valles Caldera PyroClassic XC Bike Race Aug. 2
Bikers at the starting line at the 2014 PyroClassic. Courtesy photo
On the trail at the 2014 PyroClassic. Courtesy photoBIKING News:
Mark your biking calendar Aug. 2 for the 2nd annual Valles Caldera PyroClassic XC Mountain Bike Race. Join the fun for what may be one of the most scenic and challenging mountain bike races in New Mexico.
The Race courses for Pro/Cat 1, Intermediate /Cat 2, and Beginners/Cat 3 will cover the stunning landscape of the Valles Caldera National Preserve, winding through valley meadows and climbing over the flanks of the volcanic upheaval of 11,000
Triatomics Splash n’ Dash Starts Wednesday June 24
SPORTS News:Splash n’ Dash begins Wednesday, June 24. This year there is a long course (400M swim and 5K run), and a short course (200M swim and 3K run). Teams and floatation devices are permitted in both.
Registration for each event opens at 6:20 p.m. at the back of the Aquatic Center. Instructions at 6:50 p.m. and the first swimmer pushes off at 7 p.m.
The event is sponsored by the Los Alamos Triatomics Club and Los Alamos County Parks and Recreation. It is free to all and open to all, however, registration
Read More Register For YMCA’s Annual Firecracker Fun Run
YMCA News:
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 to
Read More Barranca Mesa Pool Invites Everyone To Water Aerobics
Check out Water Aerobics at Barranca Mesa Pool 6-7 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday evening. Water aerobics is free for members, and non-members can take the class for $5. Barranca Mesa Pool is now on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LAJGA Holds Fundraiser At Golf Course June 21
Los Alamos Golf Course. Courtesy/LAGCLAJGA News:
The Los Alamos High School Golf Team (LAJGA) will hold a Club Swap fundraiser 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Sunday June 21, at the new golf course community building, to benefit the Los Alamos Junior Golf Association.
Coach Andy Ainsworth loves his kids, their folks and especially Sheldon and Carrie Apgar who are donating a lot of time to benefit the project. The LAJGA volunteer directors are described as, “Great folks,” by Ainsworth.
“The LAJGA runs on about $5,000 per year,”
Duane Marr Top Predictor In This Week’s Pace Race
Pace Racers round a curve during Tuesday’s race. Courtesy/ACRRACRR News:
Thirty-five runners and walkers enjoyed excellent weather for Tuesday night’s Atomic City Road Runner’s weekly Pace Race that started and ended at the Los Alamos County Ice Rink in Los Alamos Canyon.
Duane Marr had an adjusted error of three seconds on the one mile course while Ryan Smeltzer had an error of 11 seconds on the three mile course. The only other prediction error under 25 seconds was Roy Cope’s 21 seconds.
The fastest male and female runners on the one mile course were Jason Pieck Read More