Recreation

Los Alamos Mountaineers Share Adventures Climbing 20 Miles Of Sangre Peaks

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Climber in the Sangres. Courtesy photo

LA MOUNTAINEERS News:

Everyone is invited to join the Los Alamos Mountaineers at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18 at Fuller Lodge for an exciting presentation by Norbert Ensslin and Nathan Moody – two local, active LAM members.

At the northern end of Colorado’s Alamosa Valley, the Sangre de Cristo mountain range ends in a compact, 20-mile-long line of peaks. This beautiful ridge line dominates the view to the East for anyone driving through the little town of Villa Grove on the way to Poncha Pass. 

Over the years, many Mountaineers on their way Read More

Jemez Mountain Trail Races Registration Opens

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Participants take off in a previous Jemez Mountain Trails Races event. Courtesy photo

JMTR News:

The 10th Annual Jemez Mountain Trails Races (JMTR) are scheduled for Saturday, May 23.

Registration for the half marathon (13.1 mile), 50 kilometer, and 50 mile options are now open. These races fill up quickly. Register soon at: https:////ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=30749

The Jemez Mountain Trail Races are a wonderful community event that takes full advantage of our beautiful mountain trail running network around town, up Pajarito Mountain, and through the Valles Caldera. Last Read More

YMCA Programs Cancelled Through Saturday

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YMCA News:

Due to the weather, the following YMCA programs/classes/sports are cancelled today and Saturday:

  • Jr. Wrestling;
  • Youth Basketball Practice;
  • Youth Basketball Games;              
  • Youth Basketball Photos;
  • Shoshin Ryu Martial Arts – Youth;
  • Shoshin Ryu Martial Arts – Adult;
  • Youth Climbing Class – Level 2; and
  • Youth Climbing Class – Level 3.
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Learn To Identify Birds And Participate In Great Backyard Bird Count

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Can you identify this raptor? If not, birder Dave Yeamans can help. The upcoming PEEC presentation ‘What is that Bird?’ will help you learn to identify local birds. Courtesy photo

PEEC News:

Do you see birds around Los Alamos and find yourself asking, “What is that bird? Can anybody help me figure out what I’m seeing?” Avid birder Dave Yeamans will give it a try in a presentation at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4 at PEEC, 3540 Orange St.

The cost to attend is $8 or $6 for PEEC members. Advance registration is not required.

The program, which has been very popular in the past, Read More

County Dessert Dance Events Feb. 4, 11, 12

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Division will host annual Valentine’s Dessert Dances at Fuller Lodge in February.

The Daddy/Daughter event is Wednesday Feb. 4, the Mother/Son event is Wednesday Feb. 11 and the Family Dance is Thursday Feb. 12. All events are 6-8:30 p.m., and includes light refreshments, dancing, a craft project and a digital photo keepsake.

The event is limited to 80 participants. Sign up beginning Jan. 12 at the Larry R. Walkup Aquatic Center. The cost for the event is $16 per couple, $8 for each additional child and $30 per family (includes Read More

Ballroom & Swing Dance Classes At YMCA

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YMCA News:

New Ballroom and Swing dance lessons are available at the Family YMCA beginning in February.

The Y has opened registration for two new instructional dance classes: Ballroom Dance and Swing Dance. Each program is taught in a group setting where participants will be matched with a partner to learn technique, footwork, and movement to the music.

In February, Ballroom Dance class will focus on the Waltz, with subsequent months focused on Foxtrot, Tango, or Latin styles. The Swing Dance class will be dedicated to West Coast style Swing during the next few months.

Classes will be taught Read More

Scenes From Pajarito Mountain’s Season Opening

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Pajarito Mountain Ski Area opened Saturday for the first time this season and is open today. Photo by Robert Beberniss  
 
Eager skiers line up for the chair lift Saturday. Photo by Jim O’Donnell
 
Skiers try out Pajarito Mountain Saturday. Photo by Jim O’Donnell
 
Skiers and snowboarders of all ages hit the slopes Saturday. Photo by Robert Beberniss 
 
View from Pajarito Mountain. Photo by Jim O’Donnell
 
Opening day draws big turnout. Photo by Robert Beberniss
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Dealing With And Enjoying Winter At Bandelier

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New snow on the mesa tops and San Miguel Mountains at Bandelier. Courtesy/NPS

Snow falling on the canyon walls and Ponderosa Pines in Frijoles Canyon at Bandelier. Courtesy/NPS

BANDELIER News:

With the steep entrance road, stairs among the cavates, and other potential hazards for visitors, sometimes on wintry days the Frijoles Canyon area of Bandelier National Monument around the Visitor Center just cannot avoid being closed to allow the staff to clear away the snow.

Just like school districts, Bandelier has to decide very early in the morning whether there must be a delay or closure, so the Read More

Pajarito Mountain Ski Area Opens Saturday!

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This morning at Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. Courtesy of Stacey Glaser/Sipapu

 

This morning at Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. Courtesy of Stacey Glaser/Sipapu
 

PMSA News:

 

Pajarito Mountain Ski Area (PMSA) just announced that after picking up seven inches of snow Wednesday, the Los Alamos Ski Area will open most of its mountain this Saturday and Sunday.

 

Mountain officials are reporting a 26-inch base on powder and packed powder conditions. General manager Tom Long says he expects to open four lifts (Mother, Aspen, Beginner and the Mighty Mite) along with 32 of the mountain’s Read More