Recreation
Fusion Multisport Opening in Downtown Los Alamos!
New business owners Brad and Rose Nyenhuis anticipate opening Fusion Multisport in late October or early November in Central Park Square. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
She’s a runner. He’s a cyclist. They both love downhill skiing. Together Rose and Brad Nyenhuis own Fusion Multisport set to open in late October or early November in downtown Los Alamos.
The 2,200-square-foot store at 106 Central Park Square, facing Central Avenue, will specialize in products and services for:
- Runners – free computerized
Valles Caldera Welcomes Back Two Trustees
VCT News:
JEMEZ SPRINGS – The Valles Caldera Trust board of trustees has rescheduled its meeting in public to Sept. 26 at the Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder in Pojoaque instead of the originally planned Sept. 19 date in Espanola.
The meeting is pushed back a week to accommodate the return of Dr. Melissa Savage and Dr. C. Kenneth Smith to the board of trustees. The White House recently announced President Barack Obama’s intent to nominate both former trustees for reappointment to the board. Their previous terms expired in January 2013.
By statute each trustee position is filled with a specific Read More
Bandelier Bridge To Be Reinstalled Tuesday
Installation of bridge created by Cadillac Fabrications in May 2012. Courtesy photo
Bandelier News:
Tuesday, Sept. 17, Bandelier National Monument will be re-installing the steel bridge that allows vehicles to cross Frijoles Creek.
A crane, accompanied by trucks carrying the two halves of the bridge and the crane’s counterweights, is scheduled to arrive in the Visitor Center area about 7 a.m. and by about 10:30 a.m. the procedure should be finished.
It will then take a couple of days for the park maintenance staff to prepare the bridge approaches and the areas across the creek for use. Read More
Bandelier Sustains Flooding – Set to Reopen Monday
Bandelier flooding. Photo by Sally King
BANDELIER News:
Bandelier National Monument experienced two large flood events, one late afternoon Thursday, Sept. 12 and the other this morning.
Flooding in Frijoles Canyon prompted Superintendent Jason Lott to close the monument for the safety of visitors due to debris on trails and the potential for flooding throughout the weekend. Bandelier staff will begin clean-up efforts as soon as rains subside and hope to re-open the monument by Monday, Sept. 16.
This morning, heavy rains caused flash flooding more severe than any recent
Bandelier is Closed Due to Flooding
Staff Report
Park Superintendent Jason Lott just confirmed that Bandelier National Monument is closed due to flooding. The park will likely be closed Saturday as well, he said.
“Our Flood Protection Plan has been effective … there has been no damage to our buildings or archeological areas that we are aware of at this time,” Lott said.
Lott added that no injuries have been reported as a result of this morning’s flooding and that all personnel are accounted for. Read More
Heron Lake Has Water!
Heron Lake. Courtesy photo
By RUTH and DOUG LIER,
Volunteers for Heron Lake special events
We enjoyed a beautiful long weekend camping at Heron Lake State Park, a two hour drive north of Los Alamos. Heron Lake has water!
The Park Ranger reports the water level has risen several inches in the past two weeks when they ceased releasing water from the Heron Lake dam into the Chama River flowing into El Vado lake.
The late summer wild flowers are abundant In the park, plenty of water to enjoy fishing, swimming, kayaking, and canoeing. The new young ospreys are now teenagers diving for lake Read More
Weekly Pace Race Cancelled Due to Weather
ACRR News:Atomic City Road Runners Club has announced that this week’s pace race scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 10 near the Pajarito Mountain Ski Area was cancelled due to rainy conditions.
The trail that was to be utilized for the race was totally flooded by rain water.
Next week’s race will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17 and will be the “Bridges Loop” on the trail into the canyon behind the Aquatic Center on Canyon Road. 1 and 3 mile trail courses will be available and a 1 mile paved course on Canyon Road for strollers and those who prefer a paved course will
Cañada del Buey Trail Improvements … A Gift to the Community
Gathered Monday evening on the Cañada del Buey Trail along Longwiew Drive near Rover Boulevard, from left, Tony Fox (WRMPIC), Paul Andrus (Housing and Special Projects manager) Steve Foltyn, (WRMPIC) Darby Martinez (administration support), Robert Repass, Ray Alcouffe, Dan Saxton, David Sherrill WRMPIC members), Charlie Kalogeros-Chattan (Community Services director), Katy Korkos (WRMPIC vice chair), Denny Erickson (WRMPIC chair), Steven R. Parks (WRMPIC) and Ann Laurent (CEDD director). Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladilypost.com
Staff Report
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Yum Run Supports Work of LA Cares
Rosmarie Frederickson, vice president of LA Cares, left, with June Gladney, treasurer, at Ruby K’s Bagel Café. Photo by Mandy MarksteinerBy MANDY MARKSTEINER
LA Cares runs the food bank in Los Alamos. They feed 65-75 families a month. Families receive a box of staples like rice, noodles, and beans.They can “shop” for specialty items. LA Cares also provides rent and utility payment assistance for people who have fallen behind and are in danger of having their utilities shut off or losing their housing.
“Everyone assumes that all the people in this town are wealthy, but last year we helped Read More