Courtesy/LAC
The Los Alamos County Recreation Division is hosting the 8th Annual High Mountain Mudfest Mud Volleyball Tournament Saturday, July 21 at the North Mesa Mud Pits.
Games start at 9 a.m., and each team must have six to 12 players, with a minimum of four women.
The cost is $130 per team. The deadline for registration is 5 p.m., Thursday July 19.
For more information, contact the Recreation Division at 505-662-8173, lacrec@lacnm.us or visit www.losalamosnm.us/rec.
BANDELIER News:
Courtesy/Bandelier
Bandelier National Monument Superintendent Jason Lott has announced that effective this evening, Stage II Fire Restrictions no longer apply for Bandelier National Monument.
These restrictions are reduced to Stage I in light of the increase in moisture and reduction of fire danger.
Under Stage I Fire Restrictions, smoking outside of vehicles, open campfires outside of developed campsites, and fireworks are prohibited.
The use of campfires or charcoal grills is allowed in developed sites only, but not in the backcountry; in addition to vehicles, smoking Read More
Courtesy/Bandelier National Monument
Report about Wednesday’s storm from Bandelier National Monument via Facebook:
The storm that came through this area Wednesday evening brought flooding that temporarily closed N.M. 501 and sections of N.M. 4.
The new ashy-black mud along Frijoles Creek shows how high the water was running here.
The trails are open, and lots of people are visiting, but the three temporary bridges along the trail to Alcove House and the second bridge on the Falls Trail washed away – time for wet feet!
This storm was mostly in the upper parts of the canyons – Read More
Weekly pace race held July 3. Courtesy photo 
Join the Los Alamos Recreation Division Saturday, Aug. 18, as it presents the 38th Annual Los Alamos Triathlon in all its glory.
The 20k bike ride is back to its old course of challenging climbs and beautiful scenery; then jump in the pool (feet first) for a 400 meter swim; and conclude with the 5K run from the Aquatic Center to the First Baptist Church on Diamond Drive and then turning around and running back to the Aquatic Center.
The Los Alamos triathlon was organized by Bill and Maureen Hudson in 1975 and is the longest running continuous triathlon in the country.
Following the event, join the celebration Read More
LOS ALAMOS COUNTY RECREATION News:
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The Los Alamos County Recreation Division will present the Los Alamos County Horse Show at 9 a.m., Saturday July 7 at Brewer Arena.
Horse Show registration forms are available at the Aquatic Center or www.losalamosnm.us/rec.
All registration forms must be returned to the Aquatic Center. The deadline for pre-registration is 5 p.m., Thursday July 5.
Pre-Registration: $5 class entry per participant (by July 5.)
Late Registration: $8 class entry per participant (after July 5.)
Family Registration: $30 per family. Families are three or more Read More
FAMILY YMCA News:
The Family YMCA needs volunteers to help with its Independence Day Firecracker 5K Family Fun Run and Children’s Parade on July 4.
Sign up to help at the YMCA or call 662-3100 for more information.
Registration fee for Runners is $20 in June, $30 in July, and $10 for youth 12 & Under.
Canyon Road will be closed from 15th Street to Central Avenue from approximately 8:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. July 4 for the Family YMCA’s Independence Day Firecracker 5K Family Fun Run.
There will be traffic control on 15th Street from Iris Street to Canyon Road and on Canyon Road from Central Avenue to Los Read More
WALKUP AQUATIC CENTER News:
From 7–11 a.m., Friday the pool will be shut off for servicing. Short Course Early Bird Lap Swim will be available from 5 a.m.7 a.m. Courtesy photo Read More
VALLES CALDERA TRUST News
Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
The Valles Caldera Trust (Trust) released a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the proposed Public Access and Use Plan (PAUP) aimed at expanding visitor access to the Valles Caldera National Preserve (preserve). The plan describes six alternatives for the development of facilities and infrastructure on the landscape including sites for a visitor center. The DEIS describes possible effects and environmental impacts each alternative may have on the preserve. A complete version of the DEIS is available at www.vallescaldera.gov Read More
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