Recreation

County Wildlife Education: Are You A Bear-Wise Dog Owner?

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Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Are you a bear-wise dog owner?

Research shows that dogs have been involved in the majority of incidents involving people and black bears. Many of those dogs were injured or killed; the people trying to protect their dogs were often injured as well. Take time to discover why bears and dogs naturally don’t get along and how you and your dog can live responsibly in bear country. 

Why Bears and Dogs Don’t Get Along

Black bears are neither confrontational nor aggressive by nature. As a species, black bears evolved in forested habitats, where they learned to respond to danger Read More

Raffin: Attention All Open Space Lovers!

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By CELESTE RAFFIN
Parks and Recreation Board
Open Space Working Group

Here is a progress report on the Open Space and Trails Management Plan for Los Alamos County from the Open Space Working Group of the Parks and Recreation Board.

Sites Southwest is the company contracted to develop the Open Space and Trails Management Plan (OSTMP) for Los Alamos County. Their mission is to consolidate all the previous plans from 2013 on, consider all the concerns and issues, resolve conflicts between the plans, and develop a single management plan that supports and provides guidance on the management of trails Read More

Los Amigos De Valles Caldera Seeking Bookstore Volunteers For 2024 Fall Fiesta

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Los Amigos de Valles Caldera News:

The Los Amigos De Valles Caldera is seeking volunteers to take a shift or two at either of the two bookstore locations during the Valles Caldera National Preserve 2024 Fall Fiesta’s nine day event.

The bookstore manager will train volunteers in using the sales system and also how to stock the store with inventory.

Hours needing volunteers:

  • Between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. at the Entrance Station; and
  • Between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the Ranger Station in the historic district.

To apply to be a volunteer in the bookstore, click here.

About the Valles Caldera’s Fall Fiesta:

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Bandelier’s 2024 Mandatory Summer Shuttle To Be Suspended Beginning Aug. 28 Due To Driver Shortages

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2024 Bandelier shuttle service suspended starting Aug. 28, due to driver staffing shortages. Post file photo

BANDELIER News:

Atomic City Transit will suspend operations of the Bandelier National Monument shuttle service on Wednesday, Aug. 28 due to staffing shortages.

“We are saddened to learn that we will not be able to provide shuttle service to visitors for the remainder of the summer,” Bandelier Superintendent Patrick Suddath said. “We value our long-standing partnership with Atomic City Transit, and we fully support their decision to prioritize the safety of their drivers and the Read More

SFCC Announces Free Fitness Education Center Access For Credit Students

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SFCC News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) announces a new initiative providing free access to the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center (FEC) for all students enrolled in credit courses.

Starting this week and continuing throughout the fall semester, students registered in at least one credit class can use the fitness center at no additional cost during its regular operating hours.

President Becky Rowley said, “This initiative is designed to support our students’ health, wellness, and overall college experience. Research shows that regular physical activity can help Read More

Hensley Is Best Predictor In Weekly Pace Race

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Scene from the ACRR weekly pace race Tuesday on the trail behind the Aquatic Center. Courtesy/ACRR

Scene from the ACRR weekly pace race Tuesday on the trail behind the Aquatic Center. Courtesy/ACRR

ACRR News:

Catherine Hensley was the top predictor this the Atomic City Road Runner weekly pace race held on the trail behind the County Aquatic Center. She was 9 seconds off her predicted time as well as the first female finisher on the 1 mile paved course recording a 17:23. 

Other accurate predictors were: 

  • Ted Atkins, Senior with a 24 second differential;
  • Elizabeth Atkins recording a 30 second difference;
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NNSA Clears Way For Waterline Replacement At Bandelier

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NNSA News:

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) completed the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process necessary for replacement of a waterline on DOE Property at Los Alamos National Laboratory.

The National Park Service (NPS) is proposing to replace their existing water line to the Ponderosa Campground within Bandelier National Monument, with a portion of the project crossing New Mexico Road (NM) 4 and extending into Technical Area 16 (TA-16) on NNSA property.

The NEPA categorical exclusion for this project is at: CX-031569: Bandelier Ponderosa Water Line Read More

NPS Seeks Public Comment On Valles Caldera’s Environmental Assessment In Fire Management Plan

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NPS News;

JEMEZ SPRINGS — The National Park Service (NPS) has prepared a fire management plan for Valles Caldera National Preserve and is seeking public input on the plan’s environmental assessment Sept. 3 through Oct. 3.

The assessment defines two alternatives for managing wildland fires in Valles Caldera to protect visitors, infrastructure, and park resources – a no action option and the park’s preferred action. Under the no action option, the NPS would suppress all naturally-caused fires.

Under the preferred action option, in addition to fire suppression, the NPS can manage wildland Read More

Weekly Fishing Report: Aug. 20, 2024  

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post 

After a cool and wet start to August, the weather has changed to hot and dry. Now is a good time to do a little preseason scouting and learning of the Big Game hunting unit you plan on hunting this fall if you were lucky enough to draw a license.

Grouse season begins Sept. 1, so keep an eye out for these birds. They are great eating but can be hard to find. Spotting some before the season starts may help you find a good spot to look for them.

Streamflows have dropped and water temperatures are rising. It is best to limit fishing to early  mornings, evening Read More