Recreation

LA Mountaineers Present ‘Out and About in Los Alamos’ with Bill Priedhorsky and Zack Baker

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Mountaineer Bill Priedhorsky on a local adventure. Courtesy/LA Mountaineers
 

LA MOUNTAINEERS News:

If you’ve ever wondered what there is to do in Los Alamos, then this month’s presentation by the Los Alamos Mountaineers could be your answer.

Long-time Mountaineers Bill Priedhorsky and Zack Baker will present “Out and About in Los Alamos,” a compilation of information from excellent adventuring at local trails, creeks, peaks, monuments and crags.

The presentation will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, in the main room at Fuller Lodge. The presentation Read More

Participate in First Ever Los Alamos Pétanque Tournament Saturday

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Local Pétanque players on the Urban Park courts in Los Alamos. Photo by Todd Haagenstad

LMPC News:

The first La Mesa Pétanque Club (LMPC) triples tournament, hosted by the La Mesa Pétanque Club, is 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the new Urban Park petanque courts in Los Alamos. This is an open event to the first eight teams (24 players).

The new courts are on the north end of the park off Urban Street. Registration is $5 per player and begins at 8:30 a.m. Extra boules will be available if needed.

Several random qualifying rounds will be played in the morning, with concours and consolante brackets in the afternoon. Read More

Registration Open for Y Golf Tournament to Support Youth Scholarships

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YMCA News:

Registration is being taken at The Family YMCA and online for the 5th Annual Ed Griggs Memorial Golf Tournament set for Saturday, June 14. The tournament is a benefit that enables 70 youth to attend Summer Camp and Afterschool Care.

People may register at https:////www.tournevents.com and search for the Ed Griggs Memorial Golf Tournament, under the player sign-up area.

Play begins at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 14 with a shotgun start/scramble. The tournament is renowned for its fun, interactive games of chance on the course, excellent prizes including the ability to win a 2014 Jeep Cherokee Read More

Bandelier National Monument Announces June and July Activities

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Cliff house at Bandelier National Monument. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

BANDELIER News:

June Activities:

  • 6/14    National Get Outdoors Day: Join the Bandelier Trails Program Lead Dale Coker for a backcountry hike. The route will be from Ponderosa Campground to Burnt Mesa Trailhead by way of Escobas Mesa; roughly four miles mostly easy, but overall moderately strenuous because of travel off-trail and scrambling involved in crossing one small canyon.  Numbers are limited; contact the Visitor Center, 505.672.3861 x 517 for details and to sign
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Pajarito Punishment Mountain Bike Race Saturday

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Courtesy/nmmtb.org

SPORTS News:

Pajaito Mountain Ski Area is hosting this year’s Central States Cup 2014 Pajarito Punishment Downhill Race and New Mexico Downhill State Championships.

“This spectator-friendly race is fast, steep, and technical, and we know you will enjoy the ride!” organizers said. “If the altitude doesn’t take your breath away the amazing views around the trails of Pajarito and the National Forrest will. So bring your friends, bring your bike and bring your A game, and join us for this year’s best event in the area!”

The entire mountain will be open for Read More

Valle Caldera Hosts Fly Fishing Clinics This Weekend

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The Valle Caldera Preserve. Photo by Kimberly DeVall
 
Valle Caldera News:

This Saturday and Sunday, volunteers from New Mexico Trout will conduct separate fly fishing clinics for youths and adults the Valle Caldera Preserve. Each clinic will allow up to 20 participants the opportunity to fish the headwaters of the East Fork of the Jemez River on the Preserve.

Participants spend half the day learning about equipment, tackle, knots, stream insect sampling and identification. They will have time to practice casting in the morning and then head for the fishing hole in the afternoon.

This Read More

Coach Justin Black Offers Summer Gym and Basketball Camps

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 SPORTS News: 

Summer Gym Camp

Summer Gym Camp held at Chamisa Elementary is for students who would like to improve on their throwing, catching, passing, punting and general ball skills. Additional fun activities include, DDR, Xbox, Kinect and Speed Badminton.

There will be two sessions: June 16-19 or June 23-26

The students are separated out by the following grade levels and times:

  • 8:30-10 a.m. Grades 4-6
  • 10-11:30 a.m. Grades 1-3

The cost is $45. Register by emailing Coach Justin Black at J.Black@laschools.net, or by calling or texting 505.716.1149.

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Valles Caldera Board of Trustees Names New Executive Director

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Jorge Silva-Bañuelos

VCNP News:

JEMEZ SPRINGS – The Valles Caldera Trust (Trust) today announced the appointment of Jorge Silva-Bañuelos to the position of executive director. Silva-Bañuelos was selected from a competitive field of 24 applicants to fill the position vacated when Dennis Trujillo retired in January.

“Jorge has extensive experience in natural resource policy, management and leadership of government agencies,” said Kent Salazar, chairman of the Valles Caldera Trust Board of Trustees. “His experience working with a broad citizen constituency on public Read More

Tuff Riders Bike & Gear Swap June 7

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TUFF RIDERS News:

The Bike & Gear Swap is a fundraising event for the Los Alamos Tuff Riders, the local nonprofit Mountain Bike Association chapter.

This third annual event is a great opportunity to sell items no longer needed and purchase at a deep discount those things one just can’t live without. The Bike & Gear Swap is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 7 at the Co+op Market. Professional mechanics will provide free bike safety checks during the Bike Swap.

To sell items, drop off equipment at the Co+op noon to 7 p.m. June 5 and June 6 or 7-8:30 a.m. June 7. Items will not be accepted after 8:30 a.m. Read More