Recreation

Los Alamos Youth Lacrosse Registration Is Jan. 17

January 16, 2017 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Registration for youth and high school lacrosse teams is Tuesday at the White Rock Branch Library. Courtesy photo

LACROSSE News:

Walk-in registration for youth and high school lacrosse teams is 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17 in the multipurpose room of the White Rock Branch Library, 10 Sherwood Blvd.

Students age 9 through high school seniors are welcome. Although there is currently not a separate girls’ program, girls are welcome to play in a coed environment.

A registration form may be obtained during walk-in registration, or can be downloaded at http://www.laylax.org.

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Taiji And Qigong Classes Begin Jan. 21

January 14, 2017 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Obama Designates Five New National Monuments

January 14, 2017 by Submitted by Chris Clark

CLF News:

DURANGO, Colo. ― The Conservation Lands Foundation applauds the five national monument designations and the announcement of efforts to make the country’s parks and monuments more inclusive for all Americans.

“President Obama is an exceptional conservationist. His actions to safeguard America’s natural, cultural and historic sites have been heroic. Our nation will look back on his achievements with admiration, and celebrate these national monuments for generations,” said Brian O’Donnell, executive director of the Conservation

Santa Fe National Forest Waives Recreation Fees In Honor Of MLK Day; Offices Closed Jan. 16

January 13, 2017 by Submitted by Chris Clark

SFNF News:

SANTA FE ― The Santa Fe National Forest will waive fees at many day-use recreation sites and amenities Monday, Jan. 16, to honor the legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr.

All Santa Fe National Forest offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 16, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. Forest offices will resume regular business hours Tuesday, Jan. 17.

Fees will be waived at Santa Fe National Forest sites that normally charge a day-use fee and campgrounds that are not on the National Recreation Reservation System. Since

Mountaineers Meeting Features Alex Mueller On Skiing And Climbing Around The World

January 13, 2017 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Alex Mueller making friends with a penguin. Courtesy photo

MOUNTAINEERS News:

Join the Los Alamos Mountaineers at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan 24 at the Los Alamos Nature Center for a presentation by Alex Mueller.

In late 2014, Mueller had the luck of traveling to Antarctica to go ski mountaineering with a team of friends and a boatful of great people. It really was the trip of a lifetime, and is accessible to everybody. As his journey to this point started on a visit to France, he will be showing photos of skiing and climbing from Chamonix, Argentina and Antarctica.

Social time begins at at 6:45 p.m. Read More

Backcountry Film Festival Inspires Winter Adventurers To Seek Snow Less Traveled

January 13, 2017 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Stillshot from China, A Skier’s Journey, one of nine short films featured in this year’s Backcountry Film Festival. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

Tickets go on sale today for the Backcountry Film Festival, made possible by the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) and the Reel Deal Theater. Produced by the Boise-based nonprofit Winter Wildlands Alliance, the touring Backcountry Film Festival will make its way to more than 100 locations around the world. The screening at the Reel Deal at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26 will be the only one in New Mexico.

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Valles Caldera Offers Special Night Of Extended Hours

January 12, 2017 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Cross-country skiing through History Grove at the Valles Caldera National Preserve. Courtesy/NPS

VCNP News:

JEMEZ SPRINGS — Valles Caldera National Preserve is offering extended hours for winter recreation Saturday, Jan. 14. Normal operational hours, currently 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., will be extended until 9:30 p.m. with the entrance gate closing at 10 p.m.

The Valle Grande Entrance Station and a contact station positioned among historic cabins will be open and available for warming. The Valle Grande Bookstore, managed by Los Amigos de Valles Caldera, will be renting snowshoes and poles and Read More

Scenes From Bandelier Falls Trail Hike

January 12, 2017 by Submitted by Chris Clark

Scenes from a trail hike Sunday in Bandelier Falls. Photo by Robert Beberniss

Photo by Robert Beberniss

Scenes from a trail hike Sunday in Bandelier Falls. Photo by Robert Beberniss

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Ten Fee-Free Days At National Parks In 2017

January 11, 2017 by Submitted by Chris Clark

Frijoles Canyon in Bandelier National Monument. Courtesy/NPS

NPS News:

Anyone wanting to stretch their travel budget to be able to visit the greatest number America’s very best places, should be sure to consider the 10 days this year when all National Park Service areas are fee free – no entrance fees!

In the Los Alamos area, that includes both Bandelier National Monument and the Valles Caldera National Preserve. The Manhattan Project National Historical Park (NHP), in downtown Los Alamos, has no entrance fee.

The first fee-free day for 2017 will be

Council Proclaims Jan. 11, 2017 ‘Craig Martin Day’!

January 11, 2017 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

House Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard presents a state proclamation honoring Craig Martin, center, for his volunteer service to the community for open space and trails, and furthermore declares Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017 as ‘Craig Martin Day’ in Los Alamos County (co-presented with Councilor Antonio Maggiore, right, on behalf of the County Council and accepted by Craig Martin at Tuesday’s Council Meeting. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

From left, County Councilor Antonio Maggiore, June Martin, Craig Martin and House Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Read More