Recreation

Craig Martin Addresses Post-Las Conchas Fire Trail Rehabilitation Dec. 12

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Members of the Youth Conservation Corps re-route a section of the Valle Canyon Trail. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

Come to PEEC from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12 to get an update on the status of post-Las Conchas Fire trail rehabilitation from Open Space and Trails Specialist Craig Martin.

Craig Martin

Craig Martin began his career in Los Alamos as a freelance writer.  He has written many books and magazine articles on local outdoor recreation and history, including a wonderful, comprehensive guide to trails in and around Los Alamos and White Rock. 

This book in particular should be Read More

YMCA Folkstyle Wrestling Registration Now Open

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YMCA News:

Registration is now open for the YMCA Folkstyle Wrestling Program for Boys and Girls ages 6-18.

This scholastic wrestling program focuses on development of agility, strength, flexibility, and self-confidence in a fun, yet challenging environment.

Folkstyle wrestling is based on controlling an opponent with a series of holds, takedowns, throws, and body position.

Season: December and January

Times: 4-6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday / 5:30-6:30 p.m. Friday

Location: The Family YMCA at 1450 Iris St.

Cost per Month: $65 / $50 for Y members (Scholarships available thanks the United Read More

Race Volunteers Needed

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YES Corp youth on a campout last year. Courtesy/YMCA

FAMILY YMCA News:

  • Event to Support Youth Programs

Race guides, set-up and registration volunteers are needed to assist with The Family YMCA’s Holiday Half Marathon and Festive 5K set for Dec. 8.

Helpers are asked to call the Y as soon as possible at 662-3100 so staff may plan for needs. Volunteers can work from one to three hours in shifts starting at 7:30 a.m. for this event that will benefit youth programs.

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In 2011, the Y served a total of 3,067 youth and teens in 77 youth programs.

The Y provides scholarships to ensure that no one is Read More

Tiger Trot Raises Nearly $10,000 for Aspen Elementary

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Duncan Fuehne and Thomas Chadwick. Courtesy Photo
 
ASPEN PTO News:
Final results are in for Aspen Elementary School’s Tiger Trot fundraiser held in October – the event raised early $10,000 for the school.
 
The Aspen Elementary School PTO would like to thank the local businesses who provided prizes and incentives for the top fundraising kids and staff. 

“Thanks to Los Alamos National Bank, Charla Glasco, CB Fox, Home Run Pizza, Bob’s Bodacious BBQ, The Coffee House, Papa Murphy’s Pizza, Reel Deal Cinema, REMAX, Metzger’s, Pyramid

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Hike Ancho Rapids to Red Dot Dec. 1

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Ancho Canyon. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

Join Paul Arendt for a winter hike in White Rock Canyon 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1.

Hikers will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the bottom of Piedra Loop where hikers park for the Red Dot Trail and car pool to a parking area three miles south of White Rock.

From this second parking area, the hike will proceed eastward – eventually dropping into Ancho Canyon. Hikers will proceed along Ancho Canyon until its terminus at Ancho Rapids in the Rio Grande.

There will be some interesting rock formations to observe in the lower portions of Ancho Canyon, as well as in Read More

Register for YMCA’s Half Marathon & Festive 5K

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YMCA News:

Registration is underway for The Family YMCA’s Half Marathon & Festive 5K set for 9 a.m., Dec. 8.

The event is a YMCA fundraiser in support of youth programs. 

Registration can be done at the Y, online at https://www.laymca.org/onlinereg.shtml or at Active.com. 

Registration cost for the Half Marathon: $60 in November, $70 in December, $20 Youth (16 and under)

Registration cost for the 5K: $30 in November, $40 in December, $10 Youth (16 and under)

The race starts and ends at The Family YMCA, 1450 Iris St. in Los Alamos: Click here to view a map of the route

Prizes will be Read More

Los Alamos Geological Society to Feature Kirt Kempter

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Geologist Kirt Kempter

LAGS News:

The next meeting of the Los Alamos Geological Society will begin at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20 at the Christian Church, 92 East Road, Los Alamos.

The featured speaker is Kirt Kempter, a field geologist, photographer and teacher based in Santa Fe. 

A Fulbright Fellow, Kempter has led many geologic expeditions to Bryce, Zion and Grand Canyon National Parks, and has published numerous maps and articles on the geology of the American Southwest.

He received his Ph.D. in geology from the University of Texas.

Upcoming…

The Society is hosting the Earth Read More

Triatomics Club Hosts 2012 Christmas Lights Runs

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LATC News:

The Los Alamos Triatomics Club announces the 2012 Christmas Lights Runs.

Here’s an opportunity to check out the Christmas lights and get a little exercise to burn off that extra slice of Thanksgiving pie.

We will run through various Los Alamos neighborhoods to check out their outdoor lights. The routes are mostly on quiet residential streets to avoid the noise and smell of traffic.

Runs are scheduled for every Monday and Wednesday night until Christmas or there are ice patches on the streets.

This year, Monday nights will be a bit shorter and flat (2.3 – 3 miles) and Wednesday nights a Read More

YMCA Expanding into Central Park Square

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YMCA News:

The Los Alamos Family YMCA announced Friday to members that “we will be opening the “Y Express” in late January. This is a 3,600-square-foot facility located close to our main Y, in the Central Park Square building. We will be converting spaces 140 and 143, where Shear Genius and the Democratic Party are currently housed, which is east of the former KRSN space.“

The Y Express is needed, due to current overcrowded classes, such as Zumba and Power Up. Some folks are turned away in some classes.

The email letter to members from CEO Linda Daly and Board Read More

Valles Caldera Announces Winter Recreation Schedule

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VCT News:

Jemez Springs – Snowshoeing, cross country skiing and sleigh rides highlight a full calendar of winter activities announced by the Valles Caldera National Preserve today. The schedule also includes two free snowshoeing and skiing access days.

Winter hours are 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at the Valle Grande Staging Area. An expanded holiday schedule will run 9 a.m.–5 p.m., every day from Dec. 26 through Jan. 6.

New this season, the preserve will remain open for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, Jan. 21 and President’s Day, Feb. 18.

Skiing and snowshoeing open the Read More