Recreation

2014 Racing Southwest Jemez Cruise April 27

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Drivers relax with their cars at the 2013 Jemez Cruise. Photo by Jin Ngo. Courtesy/racingsouthwest.com

Racing Southwest News:

Racing Southwest’s annual Jemez Cruise is Sunday, leaving Bernalillo from the Santa Ana Star Casino’s parking lot at 11 a.m. Many different makes and models of cars will participate in this event.

The group’s estimated arrival time in Jemez Springs is 11:45 a.m., where the group will stop for about two hours for lunch. The local restaurants in Jemez Springs are ramping up for the onslaught of perhaps 800 drivers, according to Los Ojos proprietor Olga Appell. Food also Read More

Aquatic Center Hosts Dive-in Movie Friday

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Viewers watch a Dive-in Movie at the Aquatic Center. Courtesy/LAC

AQUATIC CENTER News:

The Walkup Aquatic Center is hosting a movie party in the pool 7-9 p.m. Friday. The film is “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.”

The water will be warmed up for viewers to enjoy a theater-like experience while in the pool. Popcorn, treats, beverages, and glow sticks for everybody are included in the admission fee.

Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the Aquatic Center. The event is limited to 125 participants, so get your tickets early. Read More

Valles Caldera Trust Board Meets 1 p.m. Today

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VCT News:

The Valles Caldera Trust Board will meet at 1 p.m., today, April 24 at its administrative offices in Jemez Springs.

Items on the agenda include an update on the search for a new executive director, presentations on restoration activities and planning, as well as weather status, stream flow and post-fire successional recovery. The meeting is open to the public.

For more information on this and other Valles Caldera meetings, go to https:////www.vallescaldera.gov/about/trust/trust_botmeetings.aspx. Read More

Registration Opens For Los Alamos County Recreation Summer Camp Programs

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Los Alamos County Bear Camp activities. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Registration for the Los Alamos County Parks, Recreation & Open Space Division’s Summer Camp Programs will begin at 7 a.m. Saturday, April 26.

The lobby of the Walkup Aquatic Center will be opened at midnight for parents to wait inside.

The Bear Camp program is for youth entering Kindergarten through 6th grade and Bear Camp Unplugged is back and this traveling program is geared toward older campers and designed to be in a more independent atmosphere. Both programs will be 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday June Read More

Hike Oak Canyon From Jemez Historic Site

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Ranger Marlon Magdalena leads a hike up Oak Canyon from the Jemez Historic Site in 2013. Magdalena is leading the hike this Sunday as well. Photo by Matthew J. Barbour, manager of Jemez Historic Site

JEMEZ HISTORIC SITE News:

At 10 a.m. Sunday, April 27 rangers will lead a hike up Oak Canyon (a.k.a. Church Canyon). The hike begins at Jemez Historic Site (formerly Jemez State Monument). This is a strenuous hike of about 1.5 miles over rough terrain and hikers should bring water, sturdy shoes, sunscreen and a sack lunch.

Rangers will do their best to identify the species of flora and fauna encountered.The Read More

JoAnna O’Neill of Los Alamos Young Guns Top Female Shooter at High Schools Spring Satellite Shoot

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JoAnna O’Neill was the top female shooter and ranked in second place overall at the New Mexico High Schools Spring Satellite Shoot. Courtesy photo
 
Los Alamos Young Guns members from left, Shelby Chavez, Josh Smith, Sam Stringfield, David Smith, and Kes Luchini at a recent Sportsman’s Club event. Courtesy photo
 
YOUNG GUNS News:
 
The Los Alamos Young Guns, a team of high school level shooters from Los Alamos, placed second in the New Mexico High Schools Spring Satellite Shoot, which had shooters from 12 high schools.

Team members’ scores out of 50 shots Read More

Local Nine-Year Old Places Well at Snowboard Nationals

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Cade Van Etten competing at the USASA National Championships. Courtesy/USASA
 
Cade Van Etten takes a flying leap during the USASA National Snowboarding Championships. Courtesy/USASA
 
SPORTS News:

Local snowboarder Cade Van Etten, age 9, placed 16th out of 40 in his age group at the USASA National Championships April 8 in Copper Mountain, Colo. This is an amazing showing, since Cade competes in the 13 and under category. He is competing against kids up to four years older than he.

Van Etten would like to thank his Los Alamos supporters for their contributions and support. Read More

Laura McClellan Best Predictor In Weekly Pace Race

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ACR News:

Good running weather accompanied 32 runners and walkers on Tuesday night’s pace race that started and ended at the Los Alamos County Ice Rink. 

Five runners achieved estimated running times with an error under 25 seconds. Best predictor was Laura McClellan (9 sec.), followed by Heidi Bjorklund (18 sec.), Liz Mcdonald (21 sec.), Nikol Strother (22 sec.) and Roy Cope (24 sec.).

Fastest female and male runners on the one mile course were Patricia Burnside (8:59) and Paul Elkins (14:12). Fastest female and male runners on the 3 mile course were Read More

Celebrate National Park Week at Bandelier April 19-27

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View of Long House, Frijoles Canyon, Bandelier National Monument. Courtesy/NPS

View of Tyuonyi Pueblo and nearby cavates, Frijoles Canyon, Bandelier National Monument. Courtesy/NPS

BANDELIER News:

All over the country, units of the National Park System will be celebrating National Park Week from April 19-27, including fee free days April 19-20 and Bandelier is joining in the festivities.

“Spring is a terrific time to be at Bandelier,” Superintendent Jason Lott said. “Come take a walk, attend a ranger activity, have a picnic, backpack in the Wilderness, or just sit in the sun in Frijoles Read More

Walkup Aquatic Center Busy 9:30-11:30 a.m. Friday

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The Walkup Aquatic Center will be very busy with kids Friday. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

The Walkup Aquatic Center will host 275 4th and 5th grade recreation swimmers 9:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, April 11. The pool will be extremely busy during that time period.

Both the obstacle course and the diving boards will be open.

Kids will pack the pool 9:30-11:30 a.m., Friday at the Walkup Aquatic Center. Courtesy/LAC Read More