Recreation

Rock On Climbathon Raises More Than $1,000

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Climbers scale the wall at the Family YMCA during Saturday night’s Rock On Climbathon event. Climbers raised more than $1,000 for the Y and Self Help, Inc. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
A full house packed the Climbathon. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Organizer Talia Ben-Naim and her mom Ellen Ben-Naim, model event t-shirts. Talia organized the successful event as part of  her ‘Passion Project’ for her GATE class at Los Alamos Middle School. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
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Valles Caldera Trust Proposes More Affordable Fee Structure

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Snowshoeing in the Valles Grande. Photo by Ryan Heffernan

VCTB News:

Jemez Springs – The Valles Caldera Trust Board of Trustees voted unanimously Thursday to amend the fees assessed for admission to, and the use and occupancy of, the Valles Caldera National Preserve.

The proposal will replace the current system, in which fees are assessed based on an a la carte, per person basis, with a more streamlined and cost-effective entry fee system. The new entry fee, $20 per vehicle and $10 per person when entering on foot or bicycle, would be valid for seven days and cover all self-guided recreational Read More

County Anticipates Re-Opening Aquatic Center By Dec. 12

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COUNTY News:

As previously announced, the project at the Walkup Aquatics Center to replace the heating and cooling systems and boilers is behind schedule.

It is anticipated that the pool will re-open to the public at some point prior to Dec. 31, and based on the contractor’s current schedule, this re-opening date should be on or before Dec. 12, barring any further unforeseen project complications.

Although significant progress has been made in the last week, a November reopening of the facility to the public previously targeted was not met. 

“The project scope has not changed nor has there Read More

Local Student Talia Ben-Naim Organizes Winterfest Climbathon To Raise Money For Nonprofits

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Passionate about rock climbing and helping others, local seventh grader Talia Ben-Naim organized Saturday’s Rock on Climbathon to raise funds for the Family YMCA and Self Help Inc. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

In the true spirit of the giving season, Los Alamos Middle School student Talia Ben-Naim, 12, has organized an event during Los Alamos Winterfest called Rock on Climbathon with the goal of raising at least $3,500 for local nonprofits, YMCA and Self Help, Inc.

The event is 7-10 p.m., Saturday at the YMCA, 1450 Iris St. in Los Alamos. This is an event for all ages. Tickets to Read More

Los Alamos County Working To Re-Open Aquatics Center

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COUNTY News:

The Walkup Aquatics Center Project to replace the HVAC and boilers is behind schedule. The contractor has not made the completion date and the County is holding the contractor accountable per the provisions of the contract.

The equipment is installed, connected and running. As the systems are being brought online the crews are working to confirm that the equipment is installed as specified and establish communications between the controls and equipment.   

A balance of the air and water flows are in the works, which is necessary for the controls to regulate the Read More

Triatomics Christmas Lights Runs Start Tonight

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Night runners. Courtesy photo

TRIATOMICS News:

The Los Alamos Triatomics Club announces the 2014 Christmas Lights Runs. Here’s an opportunity to check out the town’s Christmas lights and get a little exercise to burn off that extra slice of Thanksgiving pie.  

We will run through various Los Alamos neighborhoods to check out their outdoor lights. The routes are mostly on quiet residential streets to avoid the noise and smell of traffic. Non club members are welcome to run with us.

Runs are scheduled for every Monday and Wednesday night until Christmas or there are ice patches on the Read More

Valles Caldera Board Of Trustees Meets Dec. 4

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VCNP News:

JEMEZ SPRINGS – The Valles Caldera Trust (Trust) Board of Trustees (Board) will conduct a public meeting 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4 in Albuquerque.

The meeting is at the Hilton Garden Inn – Albuquerque Airport, 2601 Yale Blvd. SE, Albuquerque.

 The agenda will include an update on recreation activities planned for the upcoming winter and summer seasons, the status of visitor use and recreation planning, proposed revisions to the Trust’s fee structure, and the development of a wildlife management policy for the Valles Caldera National Preserve.

Public comments will be heard Read More

Walk In The Woods With Mary Venable

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Mary Venable conducts a Walk in the Woods group from the Betty Ehart Senior Center each Thursday on various exciting trails around Los Alamos. Last Thursday she took the group to Bandelier and then up Frijoles Canyon for a ways. It is a beautiful stretch of country with many beautiful views. The group saw several deer and many birds. They also got some much needed exercise. From left, Margie Bruell, Pam Bello, Aloma Naivar, Sue Elkins, Mary Venable, Ken Kutac and Bill Davis in Frijoles Canyon by one of the hundreds of log jams along the trail. Photo by Paul Elkins Read More