Recreation

Renowned Canyoneer to Speak at Los Alamos Mountaineers Meeting April 16

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Los Alamos Mountaineer member rappelling in Birch Hollow Canyon outside Zion National Park. Courtesy/LA Mountaineers
 
A group of Los Alamos Mountaineers preparing for a rappel in Birch Hollow Canyon, outside Zion National Park. Courtesy/LA Mountaineers
 
LA MOUNTAINEERS News:

The April program of the Los Alamos Mountaineers will feature a free talk by Rich Carlson, regarded as perhaps the most renowned canyoneer in the United States.

Carlson will present his talk at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, at Fuller Lodge, following the business portion of the Mountaineers’ Read More

SFNF’s Coyote Ranger District Office Opens

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SFNF News:

District Ranger Andrew Vigil, from Santa Fe National Forest, announced this week that the Coyote Ranger Station has reopened. 

The office, located on New Mexico Highway 96 in Coyote, has been closed since early December when a break in the sprinkler system caused severe flooding throughout the building. Since then, employees have been working out of neighboring offices in Cuba and Espanola. 

The flood damage was so extensive that several walls, insulation, and flooring had to be removed to allow the interior to dry out. Ranger Vigil described the drying out process as, Read More

For Resident Safety – SFNF Proposing 10-year Shooting Closure Along Caja del Rio

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SFNF News:

The Santa Fe National Forest’s Española Ranger District is proposing a 10-year shooting closure along the east boundary of the Caja del Rio, east of Santa Fe, to protect the lives and property of those who live adjacent to the Forest boundary.

Shooting a firearm within the National Forest is allowed; however, in order to protect adjacent property owners, the area has been closed since May 24, 2001. Due to an increase in development on private land near the Forest boundary, there is a greater need to enforce the closure to keep residents safe.

Under the National Environmental Policy Act, Read More

Unique Opportunity to Influence Long Term Strategic Management Plan for Santa Fe National Forest

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SFNF News:

Santa Fe National Forest is beginning a four-year process to revise its Forest Plan, the guiding document that serves as a “vision” for land management activities. Once approved, the Forest Plan will guide activities for the next 10-15 years.

The public is invited to provide input and participate in the Forest Plan revision process. This unique opportunity will allow community members to influence the long term strategic management plan for Santa Fe National Forest. 

The Forest Plan is a comprehensive document that addresses many activities including hunting, hiking, Read More

PGA/LPGA Professionals Provide Five Lessons to Aspiring Los Alamos Golfers

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LAGC News:

The Los Alamos Golf Course is bringing adults into the game of golf in a fast, fun and affordable way through “Get Golf Ready.” The nationwide initiative is a series of five introductory lessons offered by PGA/LPGA Professionals in a small-group environment April 12,13, 19, 26 and 27 for $99.

“The Get Golf Ready program provides an affordable and rewarding educational experience for those who are interested in learning more about the game of golf,” said Michael Phillips, P.G.A Golf Professional, Sun Country PGA. “The program will provide a casual, yet structured setting Read More

Knights Of Columbus Free Throw State Championship Winners Announced

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Trophies were awarded to this year’s Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship competitors Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall at Trinity Drive and DP Road. From left, Grand Knight Steve Ciddio, 12-year-old 1st place champion Alicia Gonzales, Fr. Glennon F. Jones, Pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 11-year-old 3rd place champion Eli Iramk-Bent and Knights of Columbus Youth Coordinator Roger Anaya. First place 14-year-old champion Michaela Vigil-Lujan was competing in Portales so unable to attend Tuesday’s award ceremony. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Pace Race Series Begins 41st Season

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Pace Race runners head out Tuesday on the Canyon Rim Trail. Courtesy/ACRR
 
People of all ages participated in the Pace Race Tuesday on the Canyon Rim Trail. Courtesy/ACRR
 
ACRR News:
 
The Atomic City Road Runners Club opened its 41st pace race season Tuesday on the Canyon Rim Trail with 1, 1.5, 2, and 3 mile distances available.
 
Cecilia Rivenburgh was the top predictor at 6 seconds off her predicted time followed by David Kratzer with a 22 second differential. Jackie Marr was 33 seconds and John Ullmann recorded a 43 second difference.
 
Lexi Tepley was the top 1 mile
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Spring Time Splash Bouts Begin April 7

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COUNTY News:

  • Pool fun and adventures are kicking off at the Walkup Aquatic Center

Beginning Monday, April 7 through Friday, April 11, the Aquatic Center kicks off with the Spring Fling at the pool.

The obstacle course will be up and running 1-3 p.m. each day. The Aquatic Center also offers a discount for youth 1-4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Starting at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 19, the Aquatic Center is launching a new program: an in-pool egg hunt. Admission is $2.50/child, and all youth – ages 16 and under – are invited to hunt for colorful eggs in the water. The limit is 150 youth, and all participants Read More

Bandelier’s Chief Ranger Tom Betts Named Regional Winner of Park Service’s Top Ranger Honor

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Chief Ranger Tom Betts

BANDELIER News:

Bandelier’s Chief Ranger Tom Betts, a 34-year veteran ranger for the National Park Service (NPS), has been named Intermountain Region recipient of the Harry Yount Award.

The annual award, named after the first U.S. national park ranger, recognizes excellence in the field of “rangering.” Betts and seven other regional recipients are now the finalists for the national Harry Yount Award, which will be presented in June in Washington, DC.

Betts, himself the son of an NPS ranger, grew up in national parks from Rocky Mountain to Yosemite to Grand Teton. Read More

Time For Los Alamos Golf Course 2014 Season Passes

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Construction on the new community club house at the Los Alamos Golf Course on Diamond Drive is coming down the home stretch. Just a reminder that March 31 was the last day that 2013 passes were good at the Golf Course. ‘Many players have already purchased annual passes for the upcoming season, and judging from the start of things this spring, it looks like it’s going to be a great year, so come on in and get your 2014 passes,’ Golf Pro Donnie Torres said. Find fee information for the 2014 season here. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More