Recreation

AWF Conducts Ecological Restoration at Valles Caldera July 25-27

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AWF News:

Albuquerque Wildlife Federation (AWF) and Amigos de Valles Caldera are hosting a weekend-long volunteer project and group campout in the National Preserve.

Volunteers from both groups will be coordinating with ecological restoration specialists to improve integrity of streams and wetlands in the preserve via rock structures, fencing, and planting of native species.

This event is free and open to the public. For more information on the project or Albuquerque Wildlife Federation’s activities and mission, contact Phil Carter at 505.463.0125 or philcrater@gmail.com, or visit Read More

Los Alamos Mountaineers Recall East Fork

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Los Alamos Mountaineer Kei Davis jumps into the Jemez River during a 2011 outing before the Las Conchas Fire left it filled with silt. Photo by Momo Vuyisich
 
By KEI DAVIS
Los Alamos Mountaineers
 
A popular local hike is to start at the Las Conchas trailhead and proceed to where the trail turns away from the river (about two miles), then wade/splash down the river rather than follow the trail.  
 
At three points along the river there are opportunities to jump from the tops of waterfalls into pools below, and these are popular choices.
 
Last weekend we discovered that the
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Kids Become Engineers at ‘Big Sky Learning Build It!’

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The 7-8 year-old campers show off targets and marshmallow cannons of various types they built themselves. Big Sky Learning Build It! Summer Camps have been taking place at Bethlehem Lutheran Church for the past two weeks. A third session takes place next week. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
These campers created their own stereo boom boxes. Kids collaborate, brainstorm, design and build just like adult engineers. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Five and 6-year-old campters created costumes and built light sabers at Jedi Training Camp. Photo by Bonnie
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Dangerous Conditions Exist For Cliff Jumping At East Fork

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EAST FORK News:

Jumping from the cliff at East Fork of the Jemez River cannot be done at this time because the  water level is just 2-feet deep.

The water used to be 15 feet deep at this location in the Jemez and cliff jumping was a popular thrill before the recent fires caused the steep canyon to fill in with dirt. Read More

Storytelling Highlights Valles Caldera Birthday

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VCNP News:

The Valles Caldera National Preserve will host the Jemez Mountains Storytelling Jamboree 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., July 26 at the Valle Grande staging area located just inside the Preserve’s main entrance.

There is no admission charge to attend the jamboree, so bring your family and friends for a day of fun and entertainment by some of the area’s most talented storytellers.

The jamboree is the highlight of the 2014 Birthday Celebration that commemorates the creation of the Preserve. Fourteen years ago on July 25, 2000, President Bill Clinton signed the Valles Caldera Preservation

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LANL Reminder: Use Official Trails When Biking and Hiking

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Mountain bikers Jeff Treasure, left, and Ben Poff view a kiosk at an official trailhead to ensure they ride on an official trail. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

Trails opened last year at TA-70 and TA-71 south of White Rock for recreational purposes may be closed if users continue to stray off of the official trails.

“We want people to use and enjoy these areas, but it’s important to stay on the designated trails to protect wildlife, archaeological sites and other trail users,” said Environmental Planner Dan Pava, chair of the Trails Working Group.

 

Mountain bikers Jeff Treasure and Ben Poff, Read More

Aquatic Center HVAC & Boiler Replacement Begins Mid-August

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COUNTY News:

The Larry Walkup Aquatic Center will close to the public at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15 until mid-November for a project to replace the HVAC system and boilers. 

The project will begin Aug. 18 immediately after the 40th Annual Triathlon, when the Aquatic Center normally closes two weeks for annual maintenance. All of the affected groups have been informed of this closure as early as the fall of 2013.

The purpose of the project is to replace the pool boilers and HVAC system, which are at the end of their expected life and install more energy efficient systems.

The Aquatics Center first Read More

Chick Keller Leads Wildflower Walk July 18

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PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) Jemez Mountain Herbarium curator, Chick Keller, will lead another Wildflower Walk at 5:15 p.m., Friday, July 18.

The Wildflower Walks occur monthly and are easy walks to identify some of the wildflower beauties found in and around Los Alamos. Each month Keller picks a different trail, depending on what is blooming at the time. The walks are free and there is no advance registration required.

Participants will receive a plant list. With additional instruction from Keller, they will be able to identify wildflowers Read More

Results of Border Wars Races Announced

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Racers pose with their cars pose after the close of racing Sunday. Courtesy photo

NNMRCC News:

The Northern New Mexico Radio Controlled Car Club has announced the results of  the races held Saturday and Sunday at the three-day Border Wars racing series.

The event attraced racers from four states to the Overlook Park Track in White Rock.

Find detailed race results here and more information about the club at https://www.facebook.com/groups/nnmrc/ and https:////www.overlookraceway.com/Overlook_Raceway.html. Read More

Camp Corazones Issues Urgent Call For Lifeguards

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CAMP CORAZONES News:

Camp Corazones, an annual three-day summer camp for children and families infrected or impacted by HIV/AIDS, is in urgent need of certified lifeguards to volunteer and supervise pool time Thursday and Friday, July 17 and 18.

Camp Corazones is an all-volunteer, grassroots, community based organization. The planning, organizing and funding for the annual camp is guided by a core of dedicated volunteers who support the relevance of Camp Corazones and how important this summer camp is to the children and their families.

This is the highlight of their summer vacation to come Read More