Recreation

Bandelier Announces Activities For Early April

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Civilian Conservation Corps buildings in the Frijoles Canyon Historic District at Bandelier. Courtesy/NPS
 
BANDELIER News:
 
Bandelier National Monument has announced three special activities at the park for the early part of April, two related to the history of the historic buildings in the canyon, and one to encourage people to enjoy the park while participating in healthy activities.
 
April 5, which this year also is Easter Sunday, is Bandelier CCC Day, a day to celebrate and honor the work of the Civilian Conservation Corps enrollees. Their work In the 1930s provided
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Governor Signs Legislation To Create Commission To Establish New Mexico’s Rio Grande Trail

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — Gov. Susana Martinez signed legislation Thursday creating a commission to bring state, local, tribal and private stakeholders together to establish the Rio Grande Trail, which would span 500 miles across the state from Colorado to Texas.

Martinez also signed legislation to ensure that the Firefighter’s Survivors Fund is sufficiently funded.

House Bill 563, sponsored by Representative Jeff Steinborn, D-Las Cruces, will establish a commission led by the New Mexico Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) that will be tasked with establishing Read More

County Staff To Redraft Open Space Plan

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This evening in Council Chambers, from left, Open Space Specialist Craig Martin, Community Services Director Charlie Kalogeros-Chattan and Parks And Recreation Board Chairman Chris Stubben lead a discussion of the Los Alamos County Open Space Management Plan. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com 

County Councilors look over hand outs of the Open Space Management Plan. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com 

Staff Report

Los Alamos County Open Space Specialist Craig Martin a discussion this evening in Council Chambers of the Los Alamos County Open Space Management Read More

Many Questions Surface In Preparing Community For Manhattan Project National Historical Park

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Los Alamos County Councilors, County staff and MPNHP Committee members, during a work session March 24 in White Rock, discuss a mounting list of questions for preparing the community to receive an estimated 200,000 visitors annually. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

At right, Los Alamos Historical Society Executive Director / MPNHP Committee Chair Heather McClenahan presents an update to County Council. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Council Chair Kristin Henderson and Councilor Steven Girrens listen to an update on the MPNHP project. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Triath-A-Toddle FUNdraiser April 18

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FSN News:

The Triath-a-Toddle is a FUNdraiser for Family Strengths Network (FSN) set for 10 a.m. to noon April 18 at the Pueblo Complex.

Bring kids (ages 1-5) to the first ever Triath-a-Toddle, which includes giant bowling, a trike course, slides and much more to keep the kiddos running around all morning. There will be snacks for all participants, along with a bake sale.

In the manor of a triathlon, participants are asked to get at least $10 in sponsorship. Contact FSN if this is a hardship.

All proceeds go directly to the programs run by Family Strengths Network.

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Los Alamos NJROTC Takes Home Seven Trophies From Texas Tech University Drill Competition

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Los Alamos NJROTC front row from left, Jared Rodriguez and R. Michael Purdy, middle row from left, Thomas Hanlon, Derek Janetzky, Gianna Maggiore, Leander Murphy, William Whitman, Ben Hanlon and Lauren Partin. Back row from left, Jonathan Schueler, John Valdiviez, Austin Estrada, Andres Maestas, Rigel Baron, Sam Wolfe, Madison Gaetjens and Mikyla Smith. Courtesy photo
 
Los Alamos NJROTC Color Guard from left, Ben Hanlon, Rigel Baron, Gianna Maggiore and Lauren Partin. Courtesy photo
 
NJROTC News:
 
Los Alamos High School Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps
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Pecos National Historical Park Comes Alive With Tension And Noise Of Civil War In The West

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PNHP News:
 
Pecos National Historical Park is set to come alive with the tension and noise of the Civil War in the West, complete with artillery demonstrations, music by a fife and drum corps, a look at period military medicine, and the chance to interact with costumed interpreters who demonstrate both camp and homefront life. 
 
The Pecos NHP Civil War Weekend activities are Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29. The weekend’s events will highlight the 153rd anniversary of the Civil War Battle of Glorieta Pass, referred to by some as the “Gettysburg of the West.”
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Rio Grande Trail Commission To Study Corridor For 500-Mile Rio Grande Trail

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That rock that was in the middle of the Blue Dot Trail isn’t there anymore. In fact, the trail is in great shape from rim to river, and March and April are the best time to take a walk in White Rock Canyon. Photo/Text by Craig Martin

Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY OPEN SPACE News:

The 2015 Legislature passed a bill, HB 563, creating a Rio Grande Trail Commission to study a corridor for the proposed Rio Grande Trail. The 500-mile trail would extend from the Colorado to Texas borders using existing trails and creating new ones.

Never mentioned in the proposal is the existing Los Alamos County River Trail. The Read More

‘Run Free: The True Story of Caballo Blanco’ Premiers In Los Alamos April 21

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Micah True, known as Caballo Blanco, on a run. Courtesy photo

FILM News:

“Run Free: The True Story of Caballo Blanco,” as feature-length documentary about ultra-running legend Micah True will premiere at the Reel Deal Theater in Los Alamos at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 21. The one-night-only event is sponsored by the High Altitude Athletics Club of Los Alamos.

Movie Poster for ‘Run Free.” Courtesy/film producers

Micah True, better known as Caballo Blanco – the White Horse – was the focal character of Christopher McDougall’s 2009 best-selling book “Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes Read More

Registration Open For YMCA Spring Session For Volleyball Grades 3-6 Until April 10

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YMCA News:
 
The Family YMCA Spring Session Volleyball is now open for registration up until April 10.
 
This is a developmental program focused on teaching and improving proper volleyball skills in order to provide participants the foundation to play and compete for years to come.
 
The season starts April 14 through May 21 for 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th graders on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the YMCA Gymnasium in Los Alamos. Cost is $60 / $40 for Y members.
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