Valles Caldera Guided Hike - La Jara Speaks
05/21/2012 Monday 1:30 to 4:30 pm 18161 State Rd. 4 Jemez Springs
Often rising out of the mists of a sea of valle fog, Cerro la Jara is a distinctive ring-fracture dome that is a reminder of the volcanic forces that shaped this land. A preserve interpreter will guide you up La Jara’s slopes into the forested realm above where we can peer out in all directions at the grasslands below.
Authors Speak Series presents Frances Levine, PhD
05/24/2012 Thursday 7 to 8:30 pm 2400 Central Avenue
Dr. Frances Levine is the Director of the New Mexico Museum of History in Santa Fe. In her talk, Dr. Levine tells the fascinating story of Doña Teresa Aguilera y Roche, the wife of Santa Fe's colonial governor Don Bernardo López de Mendizábal, early residents of the Palace of the Governors.
Los Alamos Farmers Market
05/24/2012 Thursday 7 am to 1 pm 2400 Central Avenue
Produce, meats, cheeses, plants, prepared food items, crafts, and more from Northern New Mexico. An inviting and colorful community tradition!
Valles Caldera Guided Hike - Ranching History (Pond)
05/24/2012 Thursday 9:30 am to 4:30 pm 18161 State Rd. 4
Hikes begin at: 9:30 AM, 11:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM, and 4:00 PM. Length: one hour Fee: $10/person Location: Valle Grande Staging Area Join us on this short, easy, guided hike to learn how ranching practices have changed over the years, shaped by the land owners and ranchers who used this land back when it was Baca Location #1 to its present use as the Valles Caldera National Preserve.
Transit of Venus Talk at PEEC
05/24/2012 Thursday 7 to 8 pm 3540 Orange St.
Astronomy professor and former LANL atmospheric science program leader Paul Mutschlecner comes to PEEC to talk about the upcoming transit of Venus. The transit on June 5th is the second of two in the last 8 years, but the next one won’t happen until 105 years from now. This is your chance to see one!
The Red Elvises - Los Alamos Summer Concert Series
05/25/2012 Friday 7 to 10 pm 2133 Central Avenue
Russian rokenroll. LA 's favorite rock band. FREE Concert outdoors: See below for link to band's website (if available) to have a listen.
Valles Caldera Guided Hike - Historical Ranch Headquarter
05/25/2012 Friday 9:30 am to 4 pm 18161 State Rd. 4 Jemez Springs
Hikes begin at: 9:30 AM, 11:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM, and 4:00 PM. Length: one hour Fee: $10/person Location: Valle Grande Staging Area Join us for this short, easy hike to find out who lived in the historical ranch headquarters, where a few buildings date back 100 years. Learn how the previous land owners of "Baca Location #1" grew up, worked, and raised families in the historic homes.
Valles Caldera Tour - Photo
05/25/2012 Friday 1 to 3:30 pm 18161 State Rd. 4 Jemez Springs
This 2.5 hour tour is a great opportunity to see and photograph various icons on the Preserve. Photo opportunities include the historical headquarters area of the old Baca Ranch (featuring 100 year-old cabins), History Grove (an old-growth forest), a ghost town (old movie set), and the sinuous Jaramillo Creek. Other stops may be made if time permits. Van tour length = 2.5 hours.
Valles Caldera Tour - Wildlife & Habitat
05/25/2012 Friday 5:30 to 8:30 pm 18161 State Rd. 4 Jemez Springs
Ride and explore the Valles Caldera National Preserve with a guide that will reveal why animals live in certain places. Knowing the natural history of wildlife will foster a deeper understanding of how we can go beyond observing animals, but rather, contemplating them with conservation in mind.
Guitars at the Lodge presents Rio Grand Guitar Quartet
05/26/2012 Saturday 7 to 9 pm 2132 Central Avenue
Tickets are $15, or $10 for LAAC members.
Memorial Day Best Ball Golf Tournament
05/26/2012- 05/28/2012 Saturday through Monday 8:30 am to 12:30 pm 4250 Diamond Drive
Annual golf event
Valles Caldera Guided Hike - Ranching History (Pond)
05/26/2012 Saturday 9:30 am to 4 pm 18161 State Rd. 4 Jemez Springs
Hikes begin at: 9:30 AM, 11:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM, and 4:00 PM. Length: one hour Fee: $10/person Location: Valle Grande Staging Area Join us on this short, easy, guided hike to learn how ranching practices have changed over the years, shaped by the land owners and ranchers who used this land back when it was Baca Location #1 to its present use as the Valles Caldera National Preserve.
Valles Caldera Fly Fishing Clinic - Youth
05/26/2012 Saturday 8:30 am to 5:30 pm 18161 State Rd. 4 Jemez Springs
Volunteers from New Mexico Trout conduct fly fishing clinics for youths, allowing up to 20 participants the opportunity to fish the headwaters of the East Fork of the Jemez River on the Preserve. Participants spend a half day learning about equipment, tackle, knots, stream insect sampling and identification.
Valles Caldera Banco Bonito Mtn. Biking Trails
05/26/2012 and 05/27/2012 Saturday and Sunday 18161 Sttate Rd/ 4 Jemez Springs
Imagine a day on your bike on one of New Mexico's most scenic and historic ranches. Riders will enjoy the forests and meadows along the Preserve's Banco Bonito Trails.
Valles Caldera Alamo and North Rim Hiking Shuttles
05/26/2012 and 05/27/2012 Saturday and Sunday 8:30 am to 6 pm 18161 State Rd. 4 Jemez Springs
To offer more flexibility for hiking on the Preserve, we are experimenting with hiking shuttles. The shuttles will offer a greater variety of start times and trail choices. The Alamo Hiking Shuttle (route map & schedule), which operates out of the Banco Bonito staging area, gives you access to seven different trails. Mirror Lake Redondito Jaramillo (July thru September only) Redondo Border Alamo Canyon Cerro Seco San Antonio Mountain
Valles Caldera Guided Hike - La Jara Speaks
05/27/2012 Sunday 9:30 am tao 12:30 pm 18161 State Rd. 4 Jemez Springs
Often rising out of the mists of a sea of valle fog, Cerro la Jara is a distinctive ring-fracture dome that is a reminder of the volcanic forces that shaped this land. A preserve interpreter will guide you up La Jara’s slopes into the forested realm above where we can peer out in all directions at the grasslands below.
Valles Caldera Fly Fishing Clinic - Adult
05/27/2012 Sunday 8:30 am to 5:30 pm 18161 State Rd. 4 Jemez Springs
Volunteers from New Mexico Trout conduct fly fishing clinics for adults, allowing up to 20 participants the opportunity to fish the headwaters of the East Fork of the Jemez River on the Preserve. Participants spend a half day learning about equipment, tackle, knots, stream insect sampling and identification.
Valles Caldera North Rim Hiking Shuttle
05/27/2012 05/28/2012 Sunday and Monday 8:30 am to 6 pm 1816 Rd. 4 Jemez Springs
To offer more flexibility for seeing and hiking the Preserve, we are experimenting with shuttles. The shuttles will offer hikers a greater variety of start times and trail choices and offer non-hikers with an inexpensive way to see a large portion of the Preserve.
