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Posts From The Road: Bonners Ferry, Idaho

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Bonners Ferry: Visiting downtown Bonners Ferry, Id. was an enjoyable and relaxing way to spend the day on July 4th. While several businesses were closed for the holiday most restaurants and some shops were open for the day. Bonners Ferry sits about 25 miles from the Canadian border in the panhandle of Idaho. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Kootenai River: The Kootenai River runs through Bonners Ferry dividing the town into two halves with one half on each side of the river. Shown are boaters on the river on July 4th, a beautiful day in Northern Idaho for the holiday. Seen on the hillside are Read More

SFNF: Update On Tanques Wildfire In Cuba Ranger District

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The Tanques Wildfire has burned 2,745 acres approximately 27 miles north of Cuba. Courtesy/SFNF

SFNF News:

The Tanques Wildfire is burning on the northwest corner of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) in the Cuba Ranger District, approximately 27 miles north of Cuba.

  • Start Date: July 18, 2024
  • Size: 2,745 acres with a planned perimeter of 7,000 acres
  • Percent completed: 35%
  • Cause: Lightning
  • Vegetation: The wildfire is burning in ponderosa pine, pinyon-juniper, and oak.
  • Resources: 36 personnel including aerial resources
  • Overview: Santa Fe National Forest will manage the fire as a Type 3 incident
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Registration Open For YMCA’s Annual Golf Classic

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The Family YMCA News:

The Family YMCA’s Annual Golf Classic raises funds to support youth programs and scholarships.  

The Y’s 15th Golf Classic will be held Friday, Aug. 9 with a 9 a.m. shotgun start/scramble at the Los Alamos Golf Course.

The Y’s tournament is a favorite among golfers because of the numerous games of chance that are hosted along the course, original bomb ball excitement, net score and other hole prize winners, a chance to win $10,000 (hole in one), delicious post Smokin’ Bear BBQ meal at Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op and the wonderful raffle prizes awarded.

Register now at: https://www.lagolfassociation.org/event-info/the-family-ymca-golf-classic-2024 Read More

Tomalak Is Best Predictor In ACRR Weekly Pace Race

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Scene from the Atomic City Road Runners (ACRR) weekly pace race Tuesday on the trails by the traffic circle between Barranca Mesa and North Mesa. Courtesy/ACRR

Scene from the Atomic City Road Runners weekly pace race Tuesday on the trails by the traffic circle between Barranca Mesa and North Mesa. Courtesy/ACRR

ACRR News:

Sasha Tomalak was the top predictor in the Atomic City Road Runners (ACRR) weekly pace race Tuesday on the trails by the traffic circle between Barranca Mesa and North Mesa with a 1 second differential off his predicted time. 

Other accurate predictors were:

  • Sean Thomas at 23
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SFNF Signs Two Collaboration Agreements With Conservation Based Non-Profit ‘Trees, Water and People’

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Director of TWP Sebastian Africano and SFNF Forest Supervisor Shaun Sanchez shake hands after signing two collaborative agreements. Courtesy/SFNF

SFNF News:

SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) signs two separate agreements with Fort Collins, Colo., based “Trees, Water and People” (TWP) to build upon successful collaborations between the SFNF and local Pueblos on reforestation, watershed improvement and forest restoration within the Jemez Ranger District.

Trees, Water and People is a critical conservation education and preservation advocacy organization that was established Read More

PEEC Passports Are Back At Los Alamos Nature Center!

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All three of PEEC’s Passport to the Pajarito Plateau booklets areback in stock. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

All three of the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC)’s Passport to the Pajarito Plateau booklets are back in stock, thanks to support from N3B. The community is invited to stop by the Los Alamos Nature Center to pick up  trails passports today.

Consisting of three editions, each passport contains a series of 16 trails to hike throughout the Pajarito Plateau. The Passport program is free, and participants earn prizes as they complete hikes.

For more information, visit peecnature.org/passport/ Read More

Española Teen Center Commended For Providing Safe Space And Healthy Environment For Kids

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Youth from the Española Teen Center on a field trip photographing nature. Courtesy/ETC

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
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Executive Director Ben Sandoval has been at the helm of the Española Teen Center since the day it opened its doors 17 years ago this October at 808 Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park Road. 

“I have continued here all these years because it gives me the opportunity to have a positive impact and help change young people’s lives,” Sandoval said. “We are so grateful for the support we receive from entities such as Enterprise Bank & Read More

Weekly Fishing Report: July 24, 2024

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post 

There has been extensive flooding in the Las Vegas area, especially along the Gallinas River. It is best to avoid this area as crews clean up after the floods. 

Heavy rainfall three weeks ago raised streamflows to higher than normal. This past two weeks have been a little drier and streamflows fell back to near and below normal. More rain fell so streamflows may rise again. It is always a good idea to check conditions at the location you are headed to. Streamflows can be checked on the United States Geological Survey (USGS) streamflow website  Read More

Registration Is Now Open For 2024 Los Alamos Knights Of Columbus Golf Tournament

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Knights of Columbus News:

The 2024 Los Alamos Knights of Columbus golf tournament will be held at Towa Golf Course on Aug. 10.

This is a charity tournament that supports scholarships for high school seniors in Northern New Mexico.

Last year’s tournament recognized Deacon Don Lucero and his many contributions to the Community of Los Alamos, the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and our Nation for his many years of service with the Department of Energy.

The annual “Tee it Up for the Future” tournament raised more than $10,000 last year thanks to loyal sponsors and players.

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County Parks And Open Space Division Invites Community To Second Listening Session For BMX Track Project Via Zoom July 31

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Parks and Open Space Division is still seeking feedback from the community as the planning process continues for the proposed BMX park on North Mesa.

The upcoming Listening Session, hosted by Action Sports Design will collect community input to assist Parks in understanding key community issues, priorities and goals related to the project.

This meeting will be similar to the in-person meeting held June 20, 2024.

The Listening Session will be held via Zoom 6-7:30 p.m., July 31, 2024.  

Zoom Meeting Information:

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