Recreation

Patricia Burnside Best Predictor in Tuesday’s Pace Race

May 22, 2014 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

ACR News:

Thirty six runners and walkers participated in Tuesday night’s pace race in the Western Area. A one mile course on pavement and sidewalk was available and one and three miles courses on the Satch Cowan and Quemazon Trails offered challenging trail negotiation.

Three of the four best predictions were obtained on the paved course. Patricia Burnside’s adjusted 9 second error was followed by daughter Melina Burnside’s 12 seond error and then Colin Pedicini’s 87 sec. error. Fourth best prediction, and best for the difficult 3 mile trail was Rosa

Barranca Mesa Pool Memberships Available!

May 19, 2014 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Barranca Mesa Pool. Courtesy photo

BMP News:

Come join the Barranca Mesa Pool for a summer of outdoor fun and entertainment. The season starts Memorial Day weekend and goes all the way through Labor Day weekend.

The pool has a limited number of memberships available. Interested parties may choose to rent or buy a membership. For more information send an email to

membership2014@barrancapool.com or visit https:////barrancapool.com/contacts/ or https:////barrancapool.com/newsletters/.

Early Summer Activities at Bandelier National Monument

May 19, 2014 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Pocket gophers dig burrows underground searching for food and can be very damaging to archeological sites. Photo by Sally King/NPS

BANDELIER News:

In addition to listed activities, the park movie is shown on request every day and there are ranger-guided tours on the first section of the Main Loop Trail throughout the week as staffing permits. All activities are weather permitting.

For information, call the Bandelier Visitor Center at 505.672-3861 x 517.

MAY 23 – Summer Free Shuttle Service from White Rock Begins

First day for the summer shuttle service from White Rock to the Bandelier

New Owners Pledge to Invest Millions to Enhance Pajarito Mountain Ski Area

May 16, 2014 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Ski Club members approve 233-17 the motion to authorize the Board to transfer substantially all of the Club assets to Los Alamos County and the Sipapu Group who would then own, manage and operate Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Incoming Ski Club President Susan Brockway, center, told the membership, ‘The County/Sipapu Partnership will care for our history as well as our community.’ Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos County Administrator Harry Burgess, left, chats with Sipapu Ski Resort Managing Partner James

Nightlife and New Activities Highlight Valles Caldera Summer Season

May 15, 2014 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Caldera Moon. Photo by Dan Williams

By TERRY MCDERMOTT

VCNP

Jemez Springs – Nightlife and new activities highlight the attractions at the Valles Caldera National Preserve this summer. It all begins this weekend with the Family Fun & Games Campfire Program and Summer Twilight events.

Once a month Preserve hours of operation will extend to as late as 10 p.m. so visitors can enjoy the Preserve after dark. The Family Fun & Games Campfire program will provide free stories, games and activities for children of all ages.

Those same nights visitors can hike, mountain bike or fish the East Fork Read More

Tad Hughes Top Predictor in Pace Race Tuesday

May 15, 2014 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

ACR News:

Tad Hughes had the best prediction in Tuesday’s pace race, with a delta time adjusted to 3 miles of 7 seconds.

The annual staggered-start pace-race/fun-run was held Tuesday on the White Rock bike path. The predictors with the slowest times started first from Piñon/Rocket Park. The ones with the fastest times (Heather Bjorklund and Tad Hughes for 1 mile, Ted Romero and Katie Gattikier for 3 miles) started last.

The best predictors (and the time that they were off their prediction) for the 1 mile were Tad Hughes (7 s) and Sue Elkins (63 s). For the 3 mile course, the best predictors Read More

Bandelier Seeking Public Review of Environmental Assessment Project

May 15, 2014 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Frijoles Canyon. Courtesy/NPS

BANDELIER News:

The National Park Service (NPS) is asking for public review input of their Environmental Assessment (EA) for the project “Replace Frijoles Canyon Section of Primary and Secondary Electrical Systems” at Bandelier National Monument.

The project’s purpose project is to provide the monument with reliable electrical systems that comply with county and federal regulations, can be readily serviced, and are inconspicuous on the landscape.

The monument’s current electrical systems require updates in order to comply with code requirements Read More

Future of Pajarito Mountain Ski Area Decided Tonight

May 15, 2014 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

LASC News:

Members of the Los Alamos Ski Club (LASC) will vote on the future of the Pajarito Mountain Ski Area at 6 p.m. today at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, 3900 Trinity Dr.

Following a discussion period, the club will vote on a proposal to transfer all land and assets of the Ski Area to the Los Alamos County and the Sipapu Group who between them would then own, operate and invest in Pajarito Mountain.

This meeting is open to the public. Read More

Dave Rice Discusses Ancient Sites Near Los Alamos at Mountaineers Meeting May 21

May 13, 2014 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Ancilent cliff swellings. Photo by Dave Rice

Native American site. Photo by Dave Rice

LA MOUNTAINEERS News:

For those who like to get off the beaten path, there are endless discoveries awaiting.

Outdoor adventurist Dave Rice has spent more than 50 years exploring the outdoors and following his interest in Native American archaeology. At the May meeting of the Los Alamos Mountaineers, Rice will describe several sites that are easily accessible from Los Alamos and the discoveries a visitor might find there.

Rice’s presentation, titled “Ancient Relics,” is 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, Read More

Family Fun and Games at Valles Caldera

May 13, 2014 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Valles Caldera News:

The Valles Caldera National Preserve will host a free evening of stories, games and activities 5-10 p.m. Saturday, May 17 at the staging area.

Visitors may sit around the campfire, if wind conditions and fire restrictions allow. There will be stumps to sit on, and visitors may also bring chairs or blankets.

The Staging Area is 16 miles, or about a half hour drive from Los Alamos, located off N.M. 4.

Three more campfire events are planned for June 28, July 12, and Aug. 23.