Recreation

SFNF Waives Fees In Honor Of Veterans Day

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SFNF News:
 
SANTA FE ― The Santa Fe National Forest will honor Veterans Day by waiving fees at many recreation sites and amenities Friday, Nov. 11.
 
Fees at all national forests and grasslands will be waived at many day-use sites, such as picnic grounds and developed trailheads, in cooperation with other federal agencies under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act. Veterans Day is the last fee-free day for 2016.
 
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
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Gallina WUI Prescribed Burn Planned On Coyote Ranger District

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SFNF News:
 
SANTA FE ― Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest expect to begin the previously announced Gallina wildland-urban interface (WUI) prescribed burn on the Coyote Ranger District today if conditions, including fuel moisture levels, air quality and weather forecasts are favorable. 
 
WUI refers to the transition zone between natural areas and human development. As more homes are built in the WUI adjacent to public lands that are naturally prone to wildfire, the risk to property increases. The 500-acre Gallina WUI project area is one mile
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Classic Air Medical Sponsors Hike With Craig Martin

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View of the Rio Grande from Blue Dot Trail. Photo by Craig Martin

PEEC News:

Craig Martin will lead a hike Saturday, Nov. 5 down the Blue Dot Trail. This rugged hike includes great views, interesting petroglyphs, natural springs and 1,000 feet of elevation gain—all the climbing is on the return trip. Participants will enjoy great views, experience a variety of ecosystems, and get a workout.

This program is made possible by support from Classic Air Medical and organized by the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC).

To hike the Blue Dot Trail with Craig Martin, register online

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PEEC And County’s Dia Del Rio Clean Up Project

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Volunteers collected some 3 tons of trash and recyclables Oct. 15 from White Rock Canyon. Photo by Phillip Noll/Raven Mountain Images
 
For many years some unscrupulous people have used beautiful White Rock Canyon as a dumping ground for their trash. Photo by Phillip Noll/Raven Mountain Images    
 
Los Alamos County helped procure the use of a crane that lowered a large bucket that volunteers filled with trash gathered below the rim. Photo by Phillip Noll/Raven Mountain Images
 
PEEC News:
 
A group of dedicated citizens cleaned
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Santa Fe Ski Team Hosts Annual Ski Swap

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SFST News:
 
SANTA FE — It’s time to gear up for another season on the slopes!
 
The Santa Fe Ski Team is hosting its annual Ski Swap Friday, Oct. 28-29 at the Genoveva Chavez Community Center (GCCC) in Santa Fe.
 
The Santa Fe Ski team invites the public to participate in the event – drop off winter sport gear between noon and 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28. There is a $2 concession fee and 20 percent of the sales benefit the Santa Fe Ski Team.
 
“The Santa Fe Ski Team’s annual ski swap is a great opportunity for us to invite the community to take advantage
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PEEC Offers Two-Day Fly Tying Class

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Each participant will receive a free copy of Fly Patterns of Northern New Mexico by Karen Denison and Bill Orr. Courtesy photo
 
PEEC News:
 
Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is working with fisherman Bill Orr, who co-authored the book Fly Patterns of Northern New Mexico, to offer a two-day fly tying class, 1-3 p.m., Nov. 6 and 20. 
 
Participants will create their own ties designed for local fishing and receive a free copy of his book. All the techniques are time-tested, local patterns that can be transferred to other locations. All experience
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Changing The Protocol For Euthanizing Bears

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Ultrarunner Karen Williams, left, with Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard announce their mission to protect bears during an interview in  July at the Los Alamos Daily Post. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
By THE SIERRA CLUB
Los Alamos

On a very hot June 18, during the Valles Caldera Marathon, a mother bear with her two cubs nearby, attacked marathoner Karen Williams who ran too close to one of her cubs. The injuries required Williams to be transported to UNMH for treatment.

Reasonable people would recognize that in this encounter the mama bear was just doing her thing. She was Read More

Registration For YMCA’s Youth Basketball Program Ends Oct. 27

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YMCA News:

Registration for The Family YMCA’s Youth Basketball program ends Oct. 27. The program is for girls and boys in grades 1-6 and starts Nov. 1.

It is a skills development program, which includes competitive games on Saturdays during the months of December and January. Players are placed on teams based on their local school and will practice twice a week. The teams are co-ed for 1st-2nd grade, but boys and girls will be on separate teams for 3rd-4th grades and 5th-6th grades.

Cost is $120 / $90 for Y Members. Price includes a $10 LAPS gym usage fee, team uniforms, gear usage and referees Read More

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