Recreation

BLM Announces Call For Nominations To Wild Horse And Burro Advisory Board

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BLM News:

The Bureau of Land Management today issued a call for public nominations to fill three positions on its national Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board.

To be considered for selection, nominations must be received via email by Feb. 10, 2017, or postmarked by that date. The BLM published its request for nominations in the Federal Register.

Nominations are for a term of three years and are needed to represent the following categories of interest: public interest (equine behavior), wild horse and burro research, and natural resource management.

The Advisory Board advises the BLM, an agency Read More

Letter To The Editor: Petition And Rhetoric Misses Mark

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By JOEL M. WILLIAMS
Los Alamos

It absolutely amazes me about what can be presented at a County Council meeting to defeat something. A case in point: the petition and rhetoric of a group at the Dec.  20, 2016, County Council meeting who spoke about the location of additional tennis courts in the area next to the current Los Alamos High School tennis courts (i.e., ‘Mesa Meadow’).

The action by this group of people demonstrates a complete lack of understanding of the status of the tennis issue and the location of the new courts that the consultants were presenting to council to be included in the Read More

YMCA: Join A Cause For Community

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YMCA News:
 
When dealing with life’s daily demands, people need a place to go where they can feel supported and receive help in trying times.
 
A place where adults can find life balance; children can reach their full potential; seniors can be active and find camaraderie; and families can connect and strengthen relationships. By becoming involved with The Family YMCA individuals have the opportunity to improve their health and well-being and connect with the community, all while participating in their favorite program or activity at the Y.
 
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Second Annual Red River Skijoring Races Jan. 14-15

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Skijoring in Red River. Courtesy photo

 

SKIJORING News:

RED RIVER – The 2nd Annual Red River Skijoring races in Red River, NM are Saturday, Jan. 14 and Sunday, Jan. 15.

The races start each day at high noon on River Street. This year there also will be an Exhibition Division in which kids and adults can participate.

In skijoring, a skier hangs on to a rope attached to a horse and glides across the snow. It is like horse-drawn waterskiing on snow. Best of all Skijoring is a thrilling spectator sport. With speeds of up to 37 mph, the action is fast-paced and exciting. You see the skiers being towed by Read More

Family YMCA Meets Scholarship Fundraising Goal

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YMCA News:

The Family YMCA’s 2016 goal to raise $140,000 for financial assistance scholarships was met this year. The tally today stands at $145,148 donated by 381 donors and corporate partners.

“We are so thankful to our community members for supporting each other and our teens,” Y CEO Linda Daly said.

According to Daly, in 2016 the Y has provided 286 individuals (up from last year’s 275) in 136 families with assistance. Of these 286 individuals, 160 were youth and 126 were adult members.

“But the true impact is on the individual, ” she said, and shared the story of an anonymous Y member:

“My two-year-old Read More

YMCA Brings Wellness Support To Bandelier

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Bandelier staff members who took part in the Family YMCA education and wellness program. Courtesy photo

YMCA News:

December concludes a year of on-site corporate wellness presentations to staff at Bandelier National Monument by staff at The Family YMCA. Bandelier staff members who took part in the education and wellness program.

Y Wellness Director Stacey Castille said Jason Lott inquired about bringing wellness support to Bandelier last January. Y Instructor Emily Schmidt created the majority of the wellness curriculum and activities.

Each month through the summer, Y staff members

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High Flyer Gymnastics Takes Home Five Gold Medals

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High Flyers Level 4 gymnasts have successful first meet of the year. Courtesy photo
 
HFG News:
 
High Flyers Gymnastics had a successful launch of its 2017 competitive season, taking home five gold medals at the Zia Winter Fiesta Dec. 3 in Santa Fe.
 
Siena Rolfe placed first all-around in the Level 4 middle age division with a 35.0, beating out her nearest competitor by .45. In the same age division, Emily Smith placed first on balance beam with a score of 9.05.
 
Sarah Worley took the gold medal on balance beam in the older Level 5 age division, while Mairen
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Y Foyer Gets A Makeover

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A donor tree and ‘word wall’ highlight the refurbished YMCA foyer. Courtesy photo
 

YMCA News:

In early December, The Family YMCA completed a makeover of its foyer to highlight its Heritage Club donor recognition piece. The tree’s metal leaves name donors to the Y’s endowment program.

The idea of a tree is that it represents a seed that is planted and eventually grows to provide shade, produce oxygen and give a home to living creatures, Y Senior Program Director Diana Martinez said.

”An endowment program is like planting a seed for the future and for others,” she said. The Y also created a ‘word

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County Council Takes Action On Recreation Projects

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A crowd packs Los Alamos County Council Chambers Tuesday evening, many weighing in on the discussion of a recreation project list up for consideration by Los Alamos County voters in a May 2017 bond election. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
By County Council Vice Chair Susan O’Leary, and
County Councilor James Chrobocinski

We’re pleased to share that the County Council voted Tuesday to finalize a list of recreation projects for consideration by Los Alamos County voters in a May 2017 bond election. If approved by voters, the bond election will raise $20 million that, combined Read More

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