Recreation

Ranger ‘Read & Learn’ Focuses On Winter Solstice Dec. 21

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NMHS News:

In a partnership with the Martha Liebert Public Library in Bernalillo, Coronado Historic Site offers a “Ranger Read and Learn” story time that is free and open to all ages, 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at Martha Liebert Public Library at 124 Calle Malinche in Bernalillo.

At Ranger Read and Learn, a ranger from Coronado Historic Site will read a story and offer related conversation and activities. Children can listen to the book The Shortest Day by Susan Cooper, to learn more about the winter solstice.

The ranger will then lead a solstice-inspired craft activity.

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PEEC: A Deep Dive Into Winter Forecasting With OpenSnow’s Julien Ross At Los Alamos Nature Center Dec. 16

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New Mexico Forecaster for OpenSnow Julien Ross will discuss local snow patterns, weather trends and useful forecasting tools Dec. 16 at Los Alamos Nature Center and virtually. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

Gear up for a winter adventure at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16 with the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) and New Mexico Forecaster for OpenSnow Julien Ross at Los Alamos Nature
Center at 2600 Canyon Road.

Ross will share his expertise on how to predict snow conditions; helpful for finding the best powder in the Jemez Mountains and Northern New Mexico.

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Rob Clark Hits Hole In One At Los Alamos Golf Course!

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Rob Clark, left, from Wenatchee, Wash., was visiting his son Jacob McCallum-Clark, right, a local golfing community member and his family for Thanksgiving. To the delight of everyone, Clark hit a hole in one on Hole 6, at 150 yards using a pitching wedge Nov. 29 at Los Alamos Golf Course. McCallum-Clark and Gabby Lee, center, witnessed the hole in one. Courtesy/Mike Lippiatt
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County: New Mexico State Road 4 Crossing And Multi-Use Trail Project Public Input Meeting Set For Thursday Dec. 5

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COUNTY News:

The community is invited to attend and share thoughts on the New Mexico State Road 4 Crossing and Multi-Use Trail Project at this week’s public input meeting.

The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 in Fire Station #3 on N.M. 4 in White Rock, as part of the Los Alamos County Transportation Board meeting.

Learn more about the project here. Read More

Posts From The Road: Texas Highway 207

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Highway and Canyon View: Texas Highway 207 weaves its way through the rugged landscape of Palo Duro Canyon in the Texas Panhandle. This route allows travelers a view of the mid-section of the canyon which is privately owned ranch land. The canyon stretches for more than 100 miles and varies in width from six to 20 miles wide. The depth of Palo Duro Canyon varies but is about 800-1,000 feet deep in most areas. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Palo Duro Canyon: A rest area and view point on the southern side of Palo Duro Canyon gives viewers a nice wide view of the canyon and the north rim in the distance. Read More

Scenes This Morning From Pajarito Mountain Ski Area

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View this morning at Pajarito Mountain Ski Area now open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for the 2024-2025 ski season. Due to a significant wind event this week, several trees remain down on the mountain so ski with care and please be understanding as the mountain crew continues to clear fallen trees. Learn more about Pajarito Mountain and purchase tickets at https://www.pajarito.ski/. LADP/Screenshot

View this morning at Pajarito Mountain Ski Area, now open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for the 2024-2025 ski season. LADP/Screenshot
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Los Alamos Duplicate Bridge Club: Nov. 20 Game

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BRIDGE News:

During the Unit Championship game on Nov. 20, this was Board #4.

Before reviewing the bidding and play, try to visualize how the bidding might proceed, and then how the hand should be played.

Board 4: West was the dealer; Both sides were vulnerable.

 

 

*Reverse (bidding a higher ranking suit after having bid a lower ranking suit), showing at least 17 points and at least 4-4 in hearts and spades

**Exclusion Blackwood, asking for aces other than in diamonds. Why might East make this bid? East’s hand might be worth a 7♣ bid if West holds the spade Ace. Regular Blackwood by East is Read More

Los Alamos Golf Course Begins Seasonal Closure Dec. 9

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COUNTY News:

As the colder months approach, the Los Alamos Golf Course will close for the season starting Dec. 9.

However, the golf shop will remain open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, allowing visitors to purchase merchandise or handle golf-related needs.

The golf shop will be closed weekends.

This schedule will remain in effect through March 7, 2025, pending weather conditions and course maintenance requirements. Any updates regarding reopening or further adjustments will be communicated closer to the spring season.

For additional information, contact the Los Alamos Golf Course Read More