Recreation

VIDEO: Heinrich On Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act

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SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C.―U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., a member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus, delivered a speech on the Senate floor last week on the Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act of 2015.

Heinrich introduced the bill with Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, to enhance opportunities for hunters, anglers, and outdoor recreation enthusiasts. The bill, which has growing bipartisan support, would reauthorize key conservation programs, improve access to public lands, and boost the outdoor recreation Read More

Los Alamos Senior Olympics Begins Today

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Los Alamos senior athletes march in the parade at the 2013 State Senior Olympics. Courtesy photo

LASO News:

It is not too late to register for the Los Alamos Senior Olympic Games. Registrations will be accepted at The Los Alamos Family YMCA one day in advance of each event.

The games start today. Fees, which include a t-shirt and ticket to the Celebration of Athletes luncheon, are $25. All participating local athletes qualify for the state games in their events.

State games are June 3-6 in Roswell. Competitors do not have to reside in Los Alamos County to participate, but do need to register in their Read More

Largest Storm In Decade Boosts New Mexico Ski Resorts

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NMTD News:

The largest storm in a decade blanketed the northern part of New Mexico during the past two weeks, dropping more than six feet of new snow on New Mexico’s ski resorts.

The New Mexico Tourism Department (NMTD) is hopeful that the record-setting snowfall will lead to record number spring break visitors to the state’s ski resorts.

“We are excited about the timing of this late season snow to encourage those who have been on-the-fence about picking a Spring Break vacation spot,” NMTD Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Latham said. “All eight of New Mexico’s alpine ski resorts and four Nordic Read More

CANCELED: Explore Cerro Grande On PEEC Snowshoe Outing

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Cerro Grande, Photo by Michael Altherr

Note: This event has been canceled due to lack of snow.

PEEC News:

Join hike leader Jan Studebaker on a fun snowshoe outing at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 14.

The trip, organized by PEEC, is free to attend and open to all ages who are up for the 3-4 hour hike.

The Cerro Grande route winds its way up to the highest point in Bandelier with Cerro Grande Peak at 10,199 ft. The route is marked by yellow diamonds and is 2.3 miles each way (4.6 round trip) and is expected to take 3-4 hours. This is a moderate hike, with an elevation gain of approximately 1,200 ft. from the trailhead

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Atomic City Road Runners Club Begins 42nd Season At Canyon Rim Trailhead April 7

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Atomic City Road Runners Club logo. Courtesy image

ACRR News:

The 42nd season of the Pace Race series conducted by the Atomic City Road Runners Club will begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 7 at the Canyon Rim Trailhead parking lot across from the Co-operative Market on East Road (N.M. 502).
 
The Club will meet Tuesdays at various locations throughout Los Alamos County through early October.

The Atomic City Road Runners Club is a family-oriented walking and running club that meets every Tuesday April through October for a pace race in which members predict their own time. Anyone can choose to walk

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Mountain 5th Grade Students Experience Snowshoeing At Camp May

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Photo by Tony Hinojosa

Photo by Tony Hinojosa

LAPS News:

Fifth grade students at Mountain Elementary School last Wednesday got to experience snowshoeing at Camp May. 

Led by their PE Teacher, Tony Hinojosa, the Mountain School Specials Team (Art, Music, Library, PE) all worked together to give their 5th grade students the opportunity to explore the beauty of Camp May, while learning how to utilize snowshoes and search for signs of wildlife.

In order to equip 75 students, teachers and volunteers with snowshoes, the school had to gather them from three different sources. Barranca Elementary, Read More

Pinon Elementary Annual Fun Run March 21

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LAPS NEWS:

Pinon Elementary School is hosting its annual fun run at 9 a.m., March 21. The St. Patrick’s-themed event supports the school’s Parent Teacher Organization (PTO).

The 1-mile and 5K event kicks off with runners and joggers getting warmed up with a leprechaun. Snacks and prizes will be given after participants cross the finish line.

Registration forms can be found at the PTO’s website, https:////pinonpto.weebly.com/events.html, and mailed to Pinon Elementary Fun Run, 90 Grand Canyon, Los Alamos, NM 87544.

The cost is now $20 for adults, or those age 18 or older, and $5 for students, Read More

Los Alamos Golf Course Now Open

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Los Alamos Golf Course. Courtesy/LACC

LAGC News:

The Los Alamos Golf Course reopended Friday and today the Golf Shop is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the first tee time is 10 a.m. and the range closes at 3:30 p.m.

Hours change Sunday when the Pro Shop will open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., the first tee time is 10 a.m., frost permitting, and driving range hours will be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The unpredictable weather conditions that occur this time of year will probably have the golf course opened for a few days and then closed for a few days. Golfers are encouraged to check out the Los Alamos County’s Facebook page, golf course website Read More

Bandelier Announces 2015 Calendar Of Events

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Cliffs, Frijoles Canyon, Bandelier National Monument. Courtesy/NPS
 
BNM News:
 
Bandelier National Monument is planning for 2015 to be a year full of interesting and exciting events.
 
“We hope that local people as well as visitors from farther away will come and enjoy the park this year,” Bandelier Superintendent Jason Lott said. “It’s a beautiful, fascinating place, with events and activities for people of all ages and interests.”
 
Among this year’s major events will be:
  • Fall Fiesta Sept. 5, with many Native American
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