Recreation

Athletes Play Dirty at Mud Volleyball Tournament

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Mud flies as players race to return a volley during the Los Alamos County Community Service Department’s Mud Volleyball Tournament coordinated by the Recreation Division Saturday at North Mesa Park. Photo by Sal Zapien/ladailypost.com

Some players opt to dip in the mud to cool off. Photo by Sal Zapien/ladailypost.com

.Members from team “Da Bumpin Uglies” opt for one more dip after their final game. Photo by Sal Zapien/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos Fire Department washes mud off the players. Photo by Sal Zapien/ladailypost.com

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Duane Marr Is Top Predictor

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ATOMIC CITY ROAD RUNNERS News

Twenty five runners took advantage of cloudy weather to compete for best time predictions on the one and three mile Turkey Trot pace race courses in Bayo Canyon and on North Mesa Tuesday night.    

Surprisingly, all but two runners completed the 3 mile distance in less time than they predicted.  The three best predictors were:  Duane Marr, 15 second error; Alexander Romero, 18 second error; and Ted Romero, 30 second error.   Fastest male and female runners on the one mile course were Erik Leonard , 9:15, and Georgia Pedicini, 16:02, while Read More

Ribbon Cut on North Mesa Disc Golf Course

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Los Alamos County Parks and Trails Division Superintendant Jeff Humpton cuts the ribbon to the entrance of the North Mesa Disc Golf Course Saturday. The Los Alamos County Parks and Recreation Dvision held the ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil the newly renovated North Mesa Disc Golf Course. A tournament was held after the ceremony with participants from Los Alamos, White Rock and a few non-locals. Visit https:////www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=4854&mode=ci for a course description and map. The course is free to the public and open year round. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com Read More

2012 High Mountain Mudfest Mud Volleyball Tournament Set for July 21

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Courtesy/LAC

The Los Alamos County Recreation Division is hosting the 8th Annual High Mountain Mudfest Mud Volleyball Tournament Saturday, July 21 at the North Mesa Mud Pits.

Games start at 9 a.m., and each team must have six to 12 players, with a minimum of four women.

The cost is $130 per team. The deadline for registration is 5 p.m., Thursday July 19.

For more information, contact the Recreation Division at 505-662-8173, lacrec@lacnm.us or visit www.losalamosnm.us/rec.

 
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Bandelier Reduces Fire Restrictions to Stage I

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BANDELIER News:

Courtesy/Bandelier

Bandelier National Monument Superintendent Jason Lott has announced that effective this evening, Stage II Fire Restrictions no longer apply for Bandelier National Monument.

These restrictions are reduced to Stage I in light of the increase in moisture and reduction of fire danger.

Under Stage I Fire Restrictions, smoking outside of vehicles, open campfires outside of developed campsites, and fireworks are prohibited.

The use of campfires or charcoal grills is allowed in developed sites only, but not in the backcountry; in addition to vehicles, smoking Read More

Flooding Washes Away Bandelier’s Temporary Bridges

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Courtesy/Bandelier National Monument

Report about Wednesday’s storm from Bandelier National Monument via Facebook:

The storm that came through this area Wednesday evening brought flooding that temporarily closed N.M. 501 and sections of N.M. 4.

The new ashy-black mud along Frijoles Creek shows how high the water was running here.

The trails are open, and lots of people are visiting, but the three temporary bridges along the trail to Alcove House and the second bridge on the Falls Trail washed away – time for wet feet!

This storm was mostly in the upper parts of the canyons – Read More

Viloria has Perfect Prediction on July 3 Pace Race

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ATOMIC CITY ROAD RUNNERS CLUB News:
Weekly pace race held July 3. Courtesy photo
 
Isolina Viloria had a perfect prediction and also was the first female finisher in the 1 mile trail run on the trail behind the Aquatic Center.
 
Duane Marr had a six second differential and Anya Gonzales was 99 seconds off.
 
On the 1 mile paved course, Zachary Medin came in first with a time of 7:00. Eight-year-old Erik Leonard was first on the 1 mile trail course in 10:34. 
 
Jackie Marr was the first female on the 1 mile paved course with a time of 15:25.
 
On the 3.2 mile course held on the
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Get Ready for 38th Annual Los Alamos Triathlon

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Join the Los Alamos Recreation Division Saturday, Aug. 18, as it presents the 38th Annual Los Alamos Triathlon in all its glory.

The 20k bike ride is back to its old course of challenging climbs and beautiful scenery; then jump in the pool (feet first) for a 400 meter swim; and conclude with the 5K run from the Aquatic Center to the First Baptist Church on Diamond Drive and then turning around and running back to the Aquatic Center.

The Los Alamos triathlon was organized by Bill and Maureen Hudson in 1975 and is the longest running continuous triathlon in the country.

Following the event, join the celebration Read More

County Horse Show July 7 at Brewer Arena

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LOS ALAMOS COUNTY RECREATION News:

Courtesy/LAC

The Los Alamos County Recreation Division will present the Los Alamos County Horse Show at 9 a.m., Saturday July 7 at Brewer Arena.

Horse Show registration forms are available at the Aquatic Center or www.losalamosnm.us/rec.

All registration forms must be returned to the Aquatic Center. The deadline for pre-registration is 5 p.m., Thursday July 5.

Pre-Registration: $5 class entry per participant (by July 5.)

Late Registration: $8 class entry per participant (after July 5.)

Family Registration: $30 per family. Families are three or more Read More