Recreation

Town Of Red River Receives $30,000 Outdoor Marketing Grant From New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division

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Mayor Linda Calhoun

RED RIVER News:

RED RIVER — The Town of Red River has announced that it has been selected as the recipient of the Outdoor Marketing Grant in the amount of $30,000, administered by the New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division of the New Mexico Economic Development Department.

This grant marks an opportunity for the Town to bolster its efforts in promoting outdoor recreation and tourism in the region.

The Outdoor Marketing Grant, a new initiative aimed at enhancing outdoor recreation experiences throughout New Mexico, was awarded to the Town of Red River in recognition of its Read More

Daily Postcard: Bandelier Officially Enters Busy Season

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Daily Postcard: Visitors descend the steps and ladders on a partially shaded and steep cliffside March 12 at Bandelier National Monument. Bandelier has officially entered its busy season and recommends arriving before 10 a.m. or after 2:30 p.m. to ensure finding a parking place. Once the limited parking fills vehicles will be turned around at the entrance gate. Bandelier thanks visitors for their cooperation in protecting Alcove House, the cliff dwellings and their own safety by following these guidelines: stay on the trail/ladders, limit to 15 people climbing the ladders to Alcove House, Read More

RIISE: Applications Open For Free Indigenous Youth Colorado River Trip Through Grand Canyon

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2022 RIISE participants. Photo by Amber Benally/Grand Canyon Trust

RIISE News:

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The Grand Canyon Regional Intertribal Intergenerational Stewardship Expedition (RIISE) is accepting applications from young people ages 16-20 who identify as members of one of the associated tribes of the Grand Canyon for its third annual free nine-day Colorado River rafting trip through the Grand Canyon July 15-23, 2024.

Hosted by the Grand Canyon Trust and Grand Canyon Youth and supported by Arizona Raft Adventures and Grand Canyon Expeditions, the trip is designed to connect Indigenous Read More

The Family YMCA Collaborates With Aspen Elementary School To Bring Fitness To Teachers!

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Earlier this month, The Family YMCA collaborated with Aspen Elementary School staff to bring fitness straight to its teachers. Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) staff have the option to receive a membership to the YMCA. The Y  wants to make sure that any teacher interested in trying out classes gets the opportunity, and hopes they will decide to join the Y family. Other LAPS teachers should keep an eye out for similar opportunities coming to their schools in the coming months. Courtesy/YMCA Read More

The Family YMCA Announces ‘Youth Basketball Open Gym’

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A new program has started at The Family YMCA called ‘Youth Basketball Open Gym’. Youth ages K-6th grade can participate, learn basketball concepts and just have fun playing basketball with Coach Jason Romero and friends. This summer, the Y will also offer Open Gym for 7th-12th graders. Register now for Open Gym ages K-12th grade. Courtesy/YMCA Read More

Scenes From Los Alamos Ski Club’s 2024 Skin-A-Thon

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Scene from this morning’s Los Alamos Ski Club’s 2024 Skin-a-Thon at Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. This is the 2nd annual 4-hour endurance event in which participants grab their skins, skis, boards (or any means of self-propelled transportation) and ski up and down Pajarito Mountain as many laps as they can or want within the 4-hours. Each lap consists of 1,000 vertical feet and ski down. While it is technically not a sanctioned ski mountaineering event (Skimo), it has a similar style. Skimo will be in the 2026 Olympics. Courtesy/Los Alamos Ski Club

Scene from Los Alamos Ski Club’s 2024 Skin-a-Thon Read More

Española Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of Lucero Center

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Española’s love of public art … a mural at Lucero Center. Courtesy photo

Lucero Center was the site of the March 5 Municipal Election. Courtesy photo

City of Española News:

The City of Española on Friday, March 15 celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Richard L. Lucero Center. The Center, which houses the City’s library and recreational facilities, is named after the late Mayor Richard L. Lucero.

Lucero presided over the administration that saw the Center built.

Española’s library was first established in 1915 when books were placed at the home of the daughter of the first stationmaster Read More

Atomic City Road Runners Begins 50th Season April 2

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ACRR News:

The Atomic City Road Runners Club (ACRR) will open its 50th pace race season, weather permitting, at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 2 at the Canyon Rim Trailhead across from the Los Alamos Co+op Market on East Road (N.M. 502). 1 and 3 mile paved courses will be available.

Membership applications are available on the Club’s website and also on site at the race. Applications may also be mailed to ACRR at P.O. Box 298, Los Alamos, New Mexico 87544 or brought in person to the first few runs.

For more information, call 505.672.1639 or visit http://atomicrunners.com.

If the weather does not seem to be Read More

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