Recreation

Annual Turkey Trot Set for Nov. 18

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Aaron Goldman, founder of the Los Alamos CROP Hunger Walk. Church World Service Courtesy Photo
 
ATOMIC RUNNERS News:
 
The CROP Organization and the Atomic City Road Runners Club will co-sponsor the Annual Turkey Trot event at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18 at Los Alamos Middle School.
 
All proceeds will be split with 25 percent going to LA Cares and 75 percent going to the CROP Organization, one of the late Aaron Goldman’s favorite charities.
 
The top 25 fastest runners will be recognized and all participants will have a chance to win turkeys and pumpkin pies in a random drawing.
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Crowd Turns Out for Satch Cowan Trail Dedication

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A crowd gathers for this morning’s Satch Cowan Trail Dedication and Ribbon Cutting event at the trailhead near the existing Quemazon Trail in Western Area. Photo by Leslie Bucklin/Los Alamos County

Fifth-grade students from Mountain Elementary School participated in today’s dedication as they had been involved along with local trails volunteers led by the County’s Open Space Specialist Craig Martin on the construction of the trail. Photo by Leslie Bucklin/Los Alamos County

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Community Invited to ‘Satch Cowan Trail’ Dedication

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COUNTY News:

Residents are invited to attend the dedication ceremony for the new “Satch Cowan Trail” at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 22 at the trailhead near the existing Quemazon Trail in Western Area.

The new trail — with construction led by the County’s Open Space Specialist Craig Martin, local trails volunteers, and fifth-grade students from Mountain Elementary School — parallels portions of the existing Quemazon trail near the canyon edge.

Prior to improvements, the trail had already been in existence and hiked for years as a “social trail.”

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Bandelier Celebrates National Archeology Day

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BANDELIER News:

Bandelier National Monument invites the public to celebrate National Archeology Day Saturday, Oct. 20.

“This day is set aside to encourage exploration and discovery of the rich cultural resources in the monument,” Superintendent Jason Lott said.

Several events will be held in Bandelier for the public to enjoy.

Beginning at 8:30 a.m., join the monument’s archeologist, Rory Gauthier, for a hike to explore Duchess Castle and the Conquistador.

Participants will visit the complex site known as Duchess Castle which contains pueblo

sites occupied for over two hundred years and Read More

Accidents in North American Mountaineering: What We Have Learned

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MOUNTAINEER News:

Jed Williamson knows how people get in trouble in the mountains. He has been the chair of the Safety Advisory Council and the editor of the American Alpine Club’s annual report Accidents in North American Mountaineering since 1974. 

On Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m. at Fuller Lodge, Williamson will present an overview of his vast knowledge of moving through the mountains with other people, what works and what goes wrong.

His presentation will include detailed analysis of the many factors that add up to an accident, not just weather and terrain, but human fallibility Read More

Reservations Open for Oct. 27 Halloween Carnival

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LOS ALAMOS COUNTY RECREATION News:

Join the Los Alamos County Recreation Division Oct. 27 for the pirate themed Pumpkin Splash and Halloween Carnival at the Larry Walkup Aquatic Center.

This family event runs 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and includes pirate themed carnival games, jumping into the pool and finding a pumpkin to decorate, and watching pirate movies.

The cost for the event is $ 7 per person. Sign up today at the Aquatic Center as the event is limited to 150 participants.
 
For further information, contact the Recreation Division at (505) 662-8173, visit the website at www.losalamosnm.us/rec
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Registration Still Open for Fall Adult Volleyball League

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FAMILY YMCA News:
 
The Family YMCA is still taking registrations for the Fall Adult Volleyball League. Games are 1-4 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 14 through Nov. 18 at the YMCA at Iris and 15th streets
 
This is a casual four on four co-ed league for ages 16 and up. Price per player is $20 or $15 for Y members. Get some friends together and come down to the Y to play some volleyball matches.
 
For more information, call The Family YMCA at 662-3100.
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Sunset Hayrides on Oct. 13

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COUNTY RECREATION DIVISION News:
 
Join the Los Alamos County Recreation Division Oct. 13 for an old-fashioned hayride into the sunset on North Mesa.
 
Members of the Posse Lodge, Pony Club and the Recreation Division worked together to create a fun hayride for all ages.
 
The event is held 4-6 p.m. at the Posse Lodge and the evening includes apple cider, cocoa, coffee and light refreshments. Dress warmly and bring your own blankets for the hayride.
 
The cost for the event is $5 for adults 18 and over, $2 for youth 4-7, and $1 for children under 4. Sign up
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Beginning Fencing Starts Tuesday at the Y

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FAMILY YMCA News:
 
The new YMCA Beginning Fencing class will start at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2 for those with no previous fencing experience.
 
Enrollment is for anyone above the age of 10. The class will cover basic footwork, fundamental blade skills, rules of engagement and some bouts.
 
All necessary equipment is provided by the YMCA. Registration cone be done at the YMCA front desk or on-line at www.laymca.org.
 
For more information or questions, contact Tom Hill, 672-1058
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‘Mozart on the Rocks’ at Bandelier Begins 4 p.m. Today with Tailgaiting at White Rock Visitor Center!

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The community is invited to gather for “Mozart on the Rocks: Opera at Bandelier” with tailgaiting and music.

This special event begins at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29 with tailgating at the new White Rock Visitor Complex on N.M. 4.

Starting at 5 p.m., Atomic City Transit will transport guests to Bandelier with an introduction to the evening’s performance provided by the Los Alamos Opera Guild while in transit.

At the Bandelier Amphitheater, a complimentary wine tasting will be hosted by the Don Quixote Distillery & Winery.

The performance will include Read More