Recreation

INSANITY® Comes to YMCA

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YMCA News:

The Family YMCA is now offering INSANITY® classes!

INSANITY® is a revolutionary cardio-based total body conditioning program based on the principles of MAX interval training. Each workout is packed with plyometric drills on top of nonstop intervals of strength, power, resistance, and ab and core training moves.

Each INSANITY workout keeps you constantly challenged as you alternate between aerobic and anaerobic intervals performed at your MAX! These classes are taught by Insanity-certified instructors and are available 9-9:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 5:30-6 p.m. Read More

Los Alamos Reservoir Filling Slowly [Video Attached]

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View of the reservoir as it slowly fills. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com

By GREG KENDALL
Los Alamos Daily Post

Los Alamos Reservoir is beginning to fill with water again. 

Contractors have rebuilt the dam and have cleared out the debris and muck that resulted from the devastating 2011 Los Conchas Fire. 

The run off from winter snows has been disappointing this year and the reservoir is filling very slowly. Currently there are about three acre feet of water in the reservoir that has a capacity of approximately 25 acre feet. It is hoped that a good monsoon season may fill the reservoir. Read More

Today is National Kids to Parks Day

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BANDELIER News:
 
What better way to get ready for summer break than getting kids to parks, and getting them interested in visiting more parks?
 
Today, Saturday May 18, is a good day to bring the whole family to Bandelier National Monument to become Junior Rangers. Most National Parks participate in the Junior Ranger Program, which is a fun way to learn about parks, and to get rewarded for your efforts by earning a Junior Ranger patch.
 
At Bandelier Visitor Center, workbooks with some fun, fairly easy activities are available to complete during your visit. When you are ready to
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Sign-ups Available For Bandelier Day Camp

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Ponderosa Campground has picnic tables and grills. NPS Photo by Sally King

BNM News:

For kids who’d like to explore Bandelier National Monument with a ranger and learn about nature and the Pueblo people who used to live in the park area, this year’s Day Camp will be 8:30 to noon, June 19-22.

Campers must have completed first grade, and can only attend one year’s session. There is no charge for camp. For details and to sign up, contact Chris Judson at the park at 505-672-3861 x 513

 

 

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Mountaineers Meeting Wednesday at Fuller Lodge Reviews Capitol Reef and Beyond

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Head of Sinbad Pictograph Panel in the Capitol Reef Area. Courtesy/LAM

Happy Canyon, in the Robbers Roost country is one of the wild places covered at the May 15 meeting in Fuller Lodge. Courtesy/LAM

LA MOUNTAINEER News:

Between Utah’s more famous and most visited national parks, centered on the less known Capitol Reef National Park, one finds challenging slot canyons, high mountains, intriguing rock art, and true solitude. 

Low visitation pressure is an invitation to backcountry exploration. The May 15 program of the Los Alamos Mountaineers, by Rick and Lynne Stinchfield, will cover Read More

Forest Announces 2013 Season Open Recreation Sites

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Courtesy/SFNF

SFNF News:

  • Forest announces 2013 season open recreation sites; Asks public to help keep forest clean

SANTA FE – Forest recreation specialists are currently busy preparing 54 campgrounds, trail heads and picnic areas for the summer season across the Santa Fe National Forest.

Hazard tree inspections, drinking water sampling, and general maintenance to facilities brought on by winter snow are being accomplished so that visitors can once again enjoy their national forests.

However, there will be a reduction in services at some sites. Generally at sites where services are reduced Read More

Forest & VCNP Enter Stage I Fire Restrictions Tuesday

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Smokey Bear. Courtesy/SFNS

SFNF News:

SANTA FE – Despite recent scattered rain showers, the Santa Fe National Forest and Valles Caldera National Preserve will enter Stage 1 fire restrictions at 8 a.m. Tuesday due to extreme/exceptional drought conditions and high fire danger.

 

The Pecos Wilderness and San Pedro Parks Wilderness areas are exempt from Stage I fire restrictions. Devices solely fueled by liquid petroleum or LPG fuel that can be turned on and off are allowed in areas that are barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within three feet of the device.

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Help Needed for Run the Caldera

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VTC News:

Valles Caldera Trust will hold its eighth annual Run the Caldera event June 8 and 9.

The event consists of a marathon, a half-marathon and a 10K run. Everyone is invited to cheer on hundreds of runners and spend a day or two at the Valles Caldera Preserve.

Valles Caldera Trust is looking for volunteers to help with both the 10K and half-marathon on June 8 and the full marathon on June 9. Many volunteers are needed for such tasks as parking, staffing the aid station, serving food and more.

For more information about helping with the race, call Special Events Coordinator Emily Blumenthal at 505-428-7722 Read More

Jemez Mountain Trail Runs Take Off May 25

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JMTR News:

Hundreds of athletes from across the Southwest will compete May 25 in the Jemez Mountain Trail Runs.

Runners have already filled the available spaces for the popular half-marathon for which there is now a waiting list. Spaces are still available for the 50-mile and 50K runs.

The competitive half-marathon, 50-mile and 50K runs take place along single track trails and dirt roads in the Jemez Mountains, including Pajarito Mountain and the Valles Caldera National Preserve. The JMTR 50-mile race is regarded as one of the toughest three fifty milers in the United States.

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Sign Up for YMCA’s July 4 Firecracker Fun Run!

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YMCA News:

Registration is now open for The Family YMCA’s annual July 4 Firecracker Fun Run.

Race begins at 8 a.m. Thursday July 4 at The Family YMCA, 1450 Iris St. in Los Alamos.

Cost is $25, $10 for youth ages 13 and under, and $15 for Y members. Runners/Walkers will receive a t-shirt at check-in 7:15-7:45 a.m. July 4 and are eligible for one of the many door prizes.

Top runners in each division also will receive a prize. Strollers, costumes and dogs welcome to join the fun. Come by, call 662-3011 or check on-line @ www.laymca.org to register or for more details. Read More