The 2015 Kite Festival is underway until 2 p.m. today at Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by Chip Clark
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The distinctive scenery at Bandelier National Monument such as Tsankawi provides opportunities for artists using many different media. Courtesy/NPS
BANDELIER News:
Earlier this year, Bandelier National Monument announced an opportunity for artists to participate in this year’s Artist in Residence Program at the park.
The deadline to apply is June 1, which is approaching rapidly. Artists may be in the fields of writing, composing, performing (storytellers, dancers, etc.), visual (photographing, sculpting, painting, etc) or multi-disciplinary. There is no application
A family enjoys the day at East Park Pool. Photo by Ellen McBee
Jemez Mountain Trail takes hikers through geological formations, ancient Indian ruins and an Indian pueblo. Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
SANTA FE – The 1.6 million acres of public land in the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) offer multiple recreational opportunities to visitors.
Developed sites for camping and picnicking are among the most popular, offering scenic vistas, access to fishing and hiking, and perhaps even a little peace and quiet. Forest visitors are asked to follow campfire safety guidelines and adhere to the Leave No Trace principles of outdoor ethics.
Barranca Mesa Pool. Courtesy photo BMP News:
Come join the Barranca Mesa Pool for a summer of outdoor fun and entertainment. The season starts Memorial Day weekend and goes all the way through Labor Day weekend.
The pool has a limited number of memberships available. Interested parties may choose to rent or buy a membership. For more information send an email to:
board2015@barrancapool.com or visit https:////barrancapool.com/.
ACRR News:
Cactus flowers blooming on the Blue Dot Trail seen during a May 11 hike. Photo by Robert Beberniss
View of the Rio Grande from the Blue Dot Trail. Photo by Robert Beberniss
Scenes along the Blue Dot Trail during a May 11 hike. Photo by Robert Beberniss
Scenes along the Blue Dot Trail during a May 11 hike. Photo by Robert Beberniss
Scenes along the Blue Dot Trail during a May 11 hike. Photo by Robert Beberniss
Scenes along the Blue Dot Trail during a May 11 hike. Photo by Robert Beberniss
New Mexico waterfall. Courtesy/PEECPEEC News:
Unknown to many is that there are a number of beautiful waterfalls in New Mexico, and Doug Scott is the expert on the topic.
Scott will be offering a tour of waterfalls through PEEC on Saturday, May 16 for a small group limited to 10 people. The group will meet at the Los Alamos Nature Center at 7:30 a.m. and will return around 5 p.m. Scott will introduce tour participants to his secret access passages and vantage points for eight beautiful waterfalls within a two-mile radius in the San Pedro Parks Wilderness.
Among the waterfalls the group will discover Read More
Bikes lined during the 2014 Bike & Gear Swap. Courtesy photoCo+op News:
The 4th Annual Bike & Gear Swap, a fundraiser for the Los Alamos Tuff Riders, is 7:30-11:30 a.m., June 6 at the Los Alamos Co+op Market.
The Bike & Gear Swap is a great opportunity to sell items you no longer use and buy equipment to enjoy the summer. While spring cleaning, set aside bikes and outdoor gear you no longer use. What would you like to have instead? You may find it at your local Bike & Gear Swap.
If you want to sell items, drop off equipment at the Co+op 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Thursday, June 4 or Friday, June 5. Ask Read More
Sunrise in a sea of clouds from high in the Fuhrer Finger on Mt. Rainier. Photo by ©2011, Andrew Thien
Climbing past ice coated spires just below Mt. Baker’s summit. Photo by ©2011, Andrew ThienLA MOUNTAINEERS News:
Join the Los Alamos Mountaineers for an exciting presentation by Andy Thien Wednesday, May 20 at the Fuller Lodge. Social and reports of recent and upcoming trips will be discussed at 7 p.m. and the program will begin 30 minutes later.
In June 2011, Jason Halladay, Mark Schraad, and Sarah and Andy Thien took a trip to the Pacific Northwest. Thanks to an unusually mild-tempered Read More