SPORTS News:
A brief meeting is scheduled at 4 p.m. Wednesday in the Los Alamos High School Speech Theater for girls in grades 8th-12th interested in participating in tennis this season.
No prior tennis experience is necessary.
Details on the practice and match schedules will be discussed. If interested but absolutely unable to attend, contact Coach Cottrell at kkmead@comcast.net. Read More
VCT News:
JEMEZ SPRINGS – Beginning this week and running until midnight March 18, public land hunters may enter the Valles Caldera Trust’s lottery for a chance to hunt for Rocky Mountain elk this fall on the Valles Caldera National Preserve. The Valles Caldera is known nationally for its large elk herds and quality hunting experience.
The number of elk tags for the 2015 hunt has increased to 242 from 226 in 2014 and are divided into 15 separate hunts: four mature bull hunts, nine antlerless hunts and two either sex hunts. For 2015, the Trust also is offering dedicated hunts for youth, women, Read More
Veterans and their families and surviving familes break bread togather during Military Appreciation Ski Weekends. Courtesy/NFO
VETERANS News:
The “Not Forgotten Outreach” Appreciation Ski Weekend for surviving families, Veterans, Active Military and their families is set for two weekends and two locations:
The event provides alpine skiing and snowboarding for the Military Family and includes:
BANDELIER NEWS:
Bandelier National Monument has announced that Frijoles Canyon will be closed Thursday, Jan. 1.
Bandelier had planned to have Frijoles Canyon open Thursday, but with the storm forecast for Wednesday night into Thursday, and no staff available to clear roads and trails, for visitor safety the canyon will be CLOSED Thursday.
There may be a delayed opening for Frijoles Canyon Friday if additional heavy snow occurs over night.
For information, call 505.672.3861 x 517.
Something for everyone! Teen Strength Conditioning is one of more than 70 classes offered at the main Y, Y Express and White Rock Studio. Courtesy/YMCA YMCA News:
Each year, millions of Americans resolve to get in better shape and become healthier versions of themselves. According to a recent national YMCA survey of more than 1,000 adults, less than a quarter of respondents kept their resolution in 2014. An overwhelming 71 percent said they tried but fell short, and 40 percent Read More
Pueblo Canyon is a core of Los Alamos Open Space. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Open Space Specialist Craig Martin will present the Open Space Management Plan at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14 at PEEC (3540 Orange St.).
Craig Martin
The Los Alamos Open Space Management Plan suggests pulling together a variety of County-owned land under various zoning designations to clearly define the Los Alamos Open Space System.
The purpose of the plan is to identify the key features of County open space that make Los Alamos a desirable place to live and visit, and to outline ways to protect those
During its final meeting of 2014 on Dec. 16, Council approved 6-0 a motion made by Councilor Rick Reiss and seconded by Councilor David Izraelevitz to direct staff to move forward with Canyon Rim Trail Design Alignment Alternative 3. Councilor Steven Girrens attended the meeting by telephone but had to leave the meeting prior to this vote. Councilors from left, Fran Berting, David Izraelevitz, Chair Geoff Rodgers, Vice Chair Kristin Henderson, Pete Sheehey and Rick Reiss. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Diagram of the three alignment alternatives for Canyon Rim Trail. Courtesy/LAC Read More
Bandelier back country. Photo by Sally King/NPS
BANDELIER News:
Beginning in mid-January 2015, Bandelier National Monument will be seeking public comment on proposed changes in their fee schedule.
In the summer of 2014, National Park Service (NPS) areas that charge fees were authorized to consider increases in entry fees, which could be implemented as early as sometime in 2015. These changes align with the NPS’ new standard entrance-fee schedule.
At Bandelier and most other NPS areas, fees have not been updated since 2006. An increase to these fees can only be made after each Read More
Members of the Los Alamos Historical Society and supporters celebrate the President signing the Manhattan Project National Historical Park Bill into law this afternoon. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Public Works Director Philo Shelton stopped by the party at the Bethe House to congratulate Los Alamos Historical Society Executive Director Heather McClenahan on President Obama signing the Manhattan Project National Historical Park Bill into law this afternoon. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
View from Camp Hamilton Trail Thursday. This hiking trail provides a way to get down to the bottom of Pueblo Canyon. The trail begins from a small pullout to the north of N.M. 502, just east of Eastgate Drive in Los Alamos. Photo by Robert Beberniss
View from Camp Hamilton Trail Thursday. Photo by Robert Beberniss Read More