Recreation

New Golf Course Building Nears Completion; County Seeks Food & Beverage Contractor

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A panoramic photo of the new Golf Course Community Building, set to open in Los Alamos in spring 2014, features the building against a magnificent backdrop of the Jemez Mountains, with its large wrap-around deck overlooking the golf course and new outdoor seating options. The County is currently seeking interested bidders to provide food & beverage services at the facility’s dining area with catering for the new community meeting space on the western side of the building. Courtesy/LAC

LAGC News:

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K2 Women’s Weekend Raises Funds for Cancer Services

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Participants at a previous Women’s Weekend at Pajarito Mountain. Courtesy/pajaritowomen.org
 
PAJARITO WOMEN News:

The sixth annual K2 Women’s Weekend at Pajarito Mountain is a non-profit event that raises funds for breast and cervical cancer services in New Mexico by bringing women together to improve their snowsports skills and have fun.

All abilities encouraged. The event is Feb. 7-9. Registration closes Jan. 23.

Last year, more than $10,000 was raised to provide financial assistance for breast and cervical cancer services incurred by New Mexican women and men.

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Column: Valles Caldera National Preserve Suspends Open Hiking

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‘Temporarily Closed’ signs atop barb wire fences greet the public at the top of hiking areas on Pajarito Mountain. Photo by Greg Kendall

Column by GREG KENDALL

Los Alamos Daily Post

It was incredibly disheartening news to read that the Valles Caldera National Preserve Trust Board had suspended open hiking before it even began. I looked forward to hiking up to the Caldera Rim of Canada Bonito without having to stop at the sharp barbed wire fence that carries the “Valles Caldera National Preserve – Temporarily Closed” signs. Alas, it is not to be. The staff and Trust

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Jemez Mountain Trail Races Registration Opens

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Courtesy/JMTR

JMTR News:

The Ninth Annual Jemez Mountain Trails Races are scheduled for Saturday, May 24, 2014. Registration for the 50 kilometer and 50 mile races open Dec. 1. The half marathon (13.1 mile) option will be open for registration Feb. 1, 2014. These races fill up quickly. Register soon at: https:////ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=24422.

The Jemez Mountain Trail Races are a wonderful community event that takes full advantage of our beautiful mountain trail running network around town, up Pajarito Mountain, and through the Valles Caldera. Last year more than 600 runners Read More

Fusion Multisport Officially Opens in Los Alamos!

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Fusion Multisport owners Brad and Rose Nyenhuis, with help from their friends, cut the red ribbon officially opening their new business Monday afternoon in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
The crowd mingles following the ribbon cutting ceremony. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post

Monday’s ribbon cutting ceremony marked the official opening of Fusion Multisport in downtown Los Alamos. Owners Brad and Rose Nyenhuis moved from Indiana in October to open their new business.

“We’re

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Los Alamos County Ice Rink Presents Skate with Santa and Elves Dec. 14-15

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Images courtesy of R. Cowdry

COUNTY News:

Santa Clause is coming to the ice rink and taking time during his busy holiday schedule to bring his elves to help him greet boys and girls and hand out candy canes. Santa and his elves will pose for pictures on and off the ice.

Come visit Santa and his elves 4-6 p.m., Saturday Dec. 14 and 3-5 p.m. Sunday Dec. 15. Admission for the event is $6.50 at the door, $2.50 for children under 5. Admission includes skate rental. Passes will not be accepted for this special event.

For more information about “Skate with Santa and his Elves,” visit https:////www.losalamosnm.us/rec/rink Read More

Los Alamos Triatomics Club 2013 Christmas Lights Runs Take Off Dec. 2

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TRIATOMICS News:

The Los Alamos Triatomics Club 2013 Christmas Lights Runs begin Dec. 2. Here’s an opportunity to check out the Christmas lights around town and get in a little exercise to burn off that extra slice of Thanksgiving pie.

Runners will wind through Los Alamos neighborhoods to check out the holiday lights. The routes are mostly on quiet residential streets to avoid the noise and smell of traffic. Non club members are welcome to join in the runs, which are scheduled every Monday and Wednesday night until Christmas or there are ice patches on the streets.

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Pajarito Mountain Edges Closer to Opening

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Courtesy/PMSH

PAJARITO MOUNTAIN News:

Pajarito Mountain received about five inches of snow Sunday, which totals about a foot out of the recent storm. Over the weekend, Manager Tom Long and his staff have been track packing the area and evaluating the conditions. They will begin tilling and grooming if enough snow exists to support that activity.

They will begin making snow now to cover some thin places. There is not quite enough snow to open, but it’s getting close.

Check back for updates and the opening day announcment anticipated soon. Read More

Los Alamos Golf Course Parking Lot Re-opens

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Courtesy/LAGC

LAGC News:

The Los Alamos Golf Course parking lot has re-opened. To get to the golf shop once you’ve parked your car, walk toward the 9th green (located on the east end of the parking lot) then follow the signs around the building to the entrance. 

The driving range will close down for a few days beginning as contractors begin work on the new drainage line. The weather may delay this process so there may be days the range will be open.

Contact the golf shop for updated information before going out to practice at 505.662.8139. 

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Cut Your Own or Buy One: Christmas Tree Sales Begin Friday at Valles Caldera

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Courtesy photo

VCNP News:

JEMEZ SPRINGS—Beginning the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, Nov. 29 through Dec. 24, visitors to the Valles Caldera National Preserve can either cut their own Christmas tree or purchase a precut tree while supplies last.

Tree cutting permits and precut trees will be sold 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday at the Valle Grande Staging Area (VGSA.) Visitors can cut their own trees for a permit fee of $10. A map and directions to the cutting area will be provided with your permit. Once you obtain a permit, be prepared to drive an additional 12 miles to the cutting area. Read More