Recreation

Valles Caldera Resumes Recreational Activities Today

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Headquarters area of the Valles Caldera National Preserve. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com

VCNP News:

The Valles Caldera National Preserve will resume fishing and other selected recreation activities at 8 a.m. today, July 12.

Recreational programs and activities were suspended during the Thompson Ridge Fire, which burned 22,927 acres of the preserve. Public access was limited to the Valle Grande staging area until preserve officials determined certain areas were safe for visitors.  

“So far the fisheries have not been impacted the way they were after the Las Conchas Fire,

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Bandelier Eases Fire Restriction, Offers Programs

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Bandelier cliff dwelling. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

BANDELIER News:

Bandelier Superintendent Jason Lott announced that, in concert with the re-opening of other public lands in the area, the restrictions at the park due to high fire danger will be lowered to Level I this weekend.

 As of 8 a.m. Friday, campfires will be permitted in the fire grills in Juniper Campground. The campground and all the park trails have been open all along, including overnight backpacking in the Bandelier Wilderness.

Backpackers will still not be able to camp in canyon bottoms, due to flood danger Read More

Play Dirty at Mudfest Volleyball Tournament

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Mud flies at last year’s High Mountain Mudfest. Photo by Sal Zapien/ladailypost.com

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Recreation Division is hosting the Ninth Annual High Mountain Mudfest Mud Volleyball Tournament Saturday, July 20 at the North Mesa Mud Pits.

The tournament is Adult Coed Competitive with games starting at 9 a.m. Teams must have 6-12 players who are 18 and older with at least four women per team. The cost is $130 per team and the deadline for registration is 5 p.m. Thursday, July 18.

For more information, contact the Recreation Division at 505-662-8173, via email at lacrec@lacnm.us Read More

Bandelier Offers Ranger-Guided Walks at Tsankawi

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This ladder is part of the trail at the Tsankawi section of Bandelier National Monument. Courtesy/NPS 

BANDELIER News:

Bandelier National Monument will be offering ranger-guided evening walks at the park’s Tsankawi section 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday and 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20.

Water, sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing for cool weather or a possible rain shower are recommended.  

Participants will have the opportunity to view petroglyphs and cavates, while hearing the story of the Ancestral Pueblo people who occupied Tsankawi’s mesas and canyons. Read More

Forest Remains Closed This Weekend

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE—“The Santa Fe National Forest will remain closed to public access through the Fourth of July weekend,” Forest Supervisor Maria Garcia said.

The isolated rain showers received over the past week have helped to reduce fire danger and forest officials are considering which parts of the Santa Fe National Forest will be safe to open next week.

“Rainfall and a decrease in fires, does not mean the forest will reopen unless all conditions are safe,” she added.

After the Forest reopens, fire emergency closures will remain in effect for the protection of public health and safety in those Read More

Bandelier Weekly Nightwalks in Frijoles Canyon Begin July 5

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Frijoles Canyon. Courtesy/NPS

BANDELIER News:

Starting Friday, July 5, Bandelier National Monument will be offering the popular Nightwalks each week (weather permitting) until the end of August.
 
“The Nightwalk is a very beautiful, timeless, and unusual experience, walking silently with a ranger in the dark in Frijoles Canyon” Bandelier Superintendent Jason Lott said. “We encourage visitors to take the Main Loop Trail in the daytime to learn about the Ancestral Pueblo people who lived here, and then come back in the evening to see their homes in a very different
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Splash ‘n Dash #1 Results Announced

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A swimmer waits for her starting time. Courtesy photo
 
A race to the finish. Couratesy photo

TMC News:

The annual Splash ‘n Dash series began June 26 as a training event for the Los Alamos Triathlon, which occurs Aug. 17.

Splash ‘n Dash will occur every other Wednesday leading up to the Los Alamos Triathlon.

New this year is an even shorter course for the youngest athletes – a 100-yard swim followed by a quick run along the Canyon Road sidewalk.

The following are the results of Splash ‘n Dash #1:

Number Name: Long Course Swim 400 Yd Run 5K Final Time

A1 Matt Gonzales 05:45 0:22:43 0:28:28

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: It Only Takes 20 Seconds for a Child to Drown

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USACE News:

ABIQUIU LAKE – Drowning is a leading cause of accidental death, yet the number of deaths by drowning could be reduced drastically if everyone would wear a life jacket.

Statistics show that 89 percent of those who drown at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lakes and rivers may have survived if they had worn a life jacket. Here are some safety tips to help you have a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July holiday.

Swimming in open water is different and more difficult than in a swimming pool. You can tire more quickly and get into trouble due to waves, current, lack of experience, exhaustion or Read More

Meet New Born Goats at PEEC July 2

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Cuddle with baby goats July 2 at PEEC. Courtesy photo

PEEC News:

Come to PEEC Tuesday, July 2 for your chance to meet week-old goats. Both Los Alamos and the Jemez are home to goat farms, and their owners will be at PEEC with some new borns.

This program is part of PEEC’s Summer Family Evenings and is free to PEEC members and just $5 per family for non-members. Drop in any time between 6:30-8 p.m.

Jessie Ross of Gypsy Mountain Ranch, and Debbie Wood of Second Bloom Farm will bring mom and baby goats to PEEC. Some of the babies were born June 23, making them just a week and a day old on the night of the program.  Read More