Recreation

Mountaineers To Host Talk On ‘Climbing The Centennial Peaks In Colorado’ By Toni Taylor Tuesday Sept. 24

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View climbing Trinity Peak in Colorado. Courtesy/LAM

By WILLIAM PRIEDHORSKY
Los Alamos Mountaineers

At the Sept. 24 Los Alamos Mountaineers meeting, Toni Taylor will describe her journey to climb the Centennial Peaks in Colorado. These are the 100 (actually 101) highest peaks in the state, ranging from 14,438-foot Mt. Elbert to just above 13,800 feet, and stretching from just north of the New Mexico border to the northernmost summit, Long’s Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Long’s Peak was in fact Taylor’s first Colorado ‘14er’ summit, in 1984. With her husband, Stuart Trugman, she finished Read More

Kiwanis Club Annual Used Bike Collection At IHM Sept. 27-28

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Courtesy/Kiwanis

Scene from a previous used bike collection inside the IHM Parish Hall. Courtesy/Kiwanis

KIWANIS News:

The Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos is holding its annual used bike collection Sept. 27-28 in the Parish Hall at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.

A crew of mechanics and volunteers will give the donated old bikes new life and a great new home with an economically disadvantaged New Mexico kid.

Free Bikes 4 Kidz seeks unused or outgrown child or adult bicycles.

Bicycle drop off schedule:

  • Friday Sept. 27 from 2-6 p.m.; and
  • Saturday Sept. 28 from 8 a.m. to noon.

The Parish Hall Read More

2024 Elks Charity Golf Tournament Expands To 18 Holes

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ELKS LODGE News:

Thanks to the Los Alamos Golf Course, the 2024 Annual Elks Charity Golf Tournament has expanded from 12 holes to 18 holes. Sign up to play in the first tournament on the newly renovated front nine.

The tournament is scheduled for 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27 followed by a luncheon and other festivities at the Elks Lodge at 1601 Trinity Drive.

Player registration is $125/player or $500/team and includes entry into golf scramble, greens fees, golf cart and Oktoberfest luncheon.

Go to LAGolfAssociation.org to register or click the QR code.

Proceeds will fund a local child’s wish through Read More

New Mexico Environment Department Confirms Boil Water Advisory Required For Heron Lake State Park Water System

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NMED News:

The New Mexico Environment Department’s (NMED) Drinking Water Bureau is confirming that a “boil water advisory” is required for the Heron Lake State Park Water System in Rio Arriba County.

Heron Lake State Park Water System was required to issue the advisory Sept. 16, 2024, after turbidity in excess of one NTU was confirmed in drinking water in the water system.

The advisory only applies to the 150 users served by the Heron Lake State Park Water System and did not extend to any of the other surrounding water systems or communities.

New Mexico Drinking Water Regulations require Heron Read More

Los Alamos Golf Course To Re-open Saturday Sept. 21

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Golf Course is scheduled to re-open Saturday, Sept. 21.

The entire front 9 will be available for play, featuring temporary tee locations for all holes.

Please note that holes #7 and #8 will have both temporary tee locations and temporary greens during this period.

The Golf Course’s online reservation system is now open, making it easy for players to book tee times.

For more information, feel free to contact the golf shop at 505.662.8139.

The Los Alamos Golf Course thanks the community for its patience and support it continues to enhance the local golfing experience. Read More

National Public Lands Day Volunteer Work At VCNP Sept. 28

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Volunteers invited to join in work day Sept. 28 at VCNP Courtesy/NPS

NPS News:

The National Park Service invites the community to celebrate National Public Lands Day at Valles Caldera National Preserve Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. 

Each September, we come to support the park and spend a day volunteering and exploring beautiful Valles Caldera. National Public Lands Day is special because it provides all lovers of the environment an opportunity to show our appreciation for these unique places.

National Public Lands Day is more than a clean-up—it’s an event that creates kinship among those working Read More

Bandelier’s Tsankawi Unit Opening Noon Thursday Sept. 26

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Bandelier’s Tsankawi Unit will temporarily close Thursday morning, Sept. 26 for traditional cultural activities. It will reopen at noon to the public. Photo by Zachary Whitlow/NPS

BANDELIER News:

Bandelier National Monument’s Tsankawi Unit will be temporarily closed on the morning of Thursday, Sept. 26 for traditional cultural activities. It will reopen at noon to the public.

“It’s important that our affiliated tribes have access and privacy to engage in activities that are critical to their culture and traditions,” Superintendent Patrick Suddath said. “We hope that visitors understand Read More

County On Education On Wildlife Activity During Fall Season

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Courtesy photo

COUNTY News:

What are deer doing in the fall?

Many big bucks are relocating back to their core areas in early September, but not all of them do this. Mule deer bucks gather in fall and, irrespective of rank, frequently engage in friendly antler wrestling.

To foster body and antler growth, males seek out habitats rich in food even though these same habitats also attract predators. Females select secure habitats to save themselves and their vulnerable young.

Mule deer are concentrate feeders; that is, they carefully select highly nutritious bits of forage. They may also consume Read More