Recreation

Los Alamos Youth Soccer League Shines At New Mexico United Game: A Day Of Soccer And Inspiration

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LAYSL players are seen here getting instructions and an explanation of responsibilities of the Ball Managers.  Afterwards, the instructor informed LAYSL that the Ball Managers did an excellent job, were respectful and professional, and quick with their duties. Courtesy/LAYSL

#25 Talen Maples poses with LAYSL players after words of encouragement and signing autographs. Courtesy/LAYSL

By ANTONIO R. JAURIGUE
LAYSL

This past Sunday, the Los Alamos Youth Soccer League (LAYSL) enjoyed a special day at the New Mexico United soccer game, marking a memorable experience for our young athletes Read More

Red River Oktoberfest 2024 Brings German Tradition To The Mountains Oct. 11-13

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RR News:

RED RIVER — Red River will once again come alive with Bavarian spirit as the 19th annual Red River Oktoberfest is set to kick off Oct. 11-13, 2024.

Hosted by the Red River Chamber of Commerce, this event is a beloved tradition that blends German culture with the natural beauty of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

With a range of festivities, Oktoberfest promises to be a lively celebration of food, beer, music, and family-friendly entertainment.

A Taste of Germany in the Heart of Red River

Attendees can expect a delightful mix of authentic German food and locally brewed craft beer, creating Read More

Pajarito Mountain Presents Music In The Mountains Sept. 28

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PAJARITO News:

Get your groove on this Saturday at Pajarito with the sounds of the High Desert Blues Band, with an opening by Reminiscent. This band has a unique mission to serve the youth of New Mexico by donating a portion of their earnings to the Freedom in Music Project, which provides instruments to underprivileged youth.

Beer will not be served at this event, but commemorative Music in the Mountains glasses are available for purchase for $10, with $5 benefitting the Freedom in Music Project.

The lift will be running for the bike park, and you can experience Minute Man, our newest trail! Don’t Read More

An Open Book: From Iceland With Love

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By DAVID IZRAELEVITZ
Los Alamos

Our boys were in their mid- to late teens when we decided they were old enough to appreciate a family trip to Europe. Aside from experiential learning about Italian and Spanish sights and culture, we wanted to instill in our three children a sense that foreign travel was something they could enjoy and should do as the opportunity arose. We learn so much about ourselves and our world when we can compare our living circumstances to how others live.

To make this life lesson as obvious as possible, we decided to travel with just our backpacks, stay at a range of accommodations Read More

Keilers Is Best Predictor In ACRR Weekly Pace Race

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Runners gather for the pace race Tuesday on the Lower Water Canyon Trail on N.M. 4. Courtesy/ACRR

ACRR News:

Chloe Keilers was the top predictor in the Atomic City Road Runners (ACRR) weekly pace race Tuesday on the Lower Water Canyon Trail on N.M. 4 in the White Rock area. She had a 14 second differential from her predicted time.

Other accurate predictors were:

  • Catherine Hensley at 15 seconds off;
  • Cliff Stanley with a 20 second difference;
  • Valerio Pinchetti recording 24 seconds off; and
  • Deana Tsang with a 37 second differential.

On the 1 mile course:

  • Levi Gartz, 10, was the top finisher at 8:23; and
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Community Invited To Celebrate Grand Reopening Of Restored Reservoir Stabilization Project Wednesday Oct. 9

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View of Los Alamos Canyon Reservoir. Courtesy/LAC

View of Los Alamos Canyon Reservoir. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

After a great deal of time and effort, the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) and its project partners will be celebrating the newly restored Los Alamos Canyon Reservoir at an onsite grand reopening event 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9.

In 2021, the DPU secured a River Stewardship Program grant, sponsored by the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED), to fund a project to restore the Los Alamos Canyon watershed, both upstream and downstream of the Los Alamos Canyon Read More

Travel: Explore Alaska’s Mining History – Tour Gold Dredge 8

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Gold Dredge 8. Photo by Debbie Stone

Gold panning takes some finesse and patience. Photo by Debbie Stone

By DEBBIE STONE
Santa Fe
For the Los Alamos Daily Post

Gold was discovered in the Fairbanks area in 1902 when Italian immigrant Felix Pedro struck it rich. He put Fairbanks on the map and thousands of men rushed to interior Alaska in search of the precious yellow metal. They were driven by gold fever and the chance to stake their claims, often enduring harsh conditions amid a rugged landscape. By 1930, though, small mines were replaced by large scale mechanized mining and dredging operations. Read More

USACE-Albuquerque District To Hold National Public Lands Day Volunteer Events At Five Lakes Saturday Sept. 28

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USACE News:

ALBUQUERQUE – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District (USACE) welcomes volunteers to continue the annual tradition of public service by participating in this year’s National Public Lands Day (NPLD) on Saturday, Sept. 28.

See below for information on the events at the following USACE-Albuquerque District-managed lakes:

  • Abiquiu;
  • Cochiti;
  • Conchas;
  • Santa Rosa; and
  • John Martin Reservoir in Colorado.

National Public Lands Day is the nation’s largest, annual volunteer hands-on restoration activity of its kind. It was established in 1994 and is held annually Read More

Hensley Is Top Predictor In Weekly Pace Race

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Scene from Atomic City Road Runners weekly pace race held Sept. 17 on the Perimeter Trail. Courtesy/ACRR

Scene from Atomic City Road Runners weekly pace race held Sept. 17 on the Perimeter Trail. Courtesy/ACRR

ACRR News:

Catherine Hensley was the best predictor in the Atomic City Road Runners weekly pace race held Sept. 17 on the Perimeter Trail near the Guaje Pines Cemetery. She had 33 second differential from her predicted time as well as the first place finisher on the 1 mile course at 17:19.

Other accurate finishers were:

  • Tony Borek recording a 40 second difference;
  • Valerio Pinchetti at 54
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Posts From The Road: Sally Overlook On Piedra Ice Fissures Trail In Colorado

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Sally Overlook View: A view from Sally Overlook in the San Juan Mountains north of Pagosa Springs, Colo. of the expansive valley to the east. The overlook is a pie shaped ledge that provides views in several directions of the valley and mountains in the area. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Piedra River Valley: Looking toward the southwest from Sally Overlook gives viewers a great view of the Piedra River flowing to the southwest through the Piedra River Valley and meadows. The elevation at the overlook is just over 8,400 feet and the elevation along the river is about 7,500 feet, a 900 foot Read More