The new Zamboni is to be named ‘Luke Icewalker’, submitted by Asher, 5. Courtesy/LAC

For submitting the winning name for Zamboni, Asher, along with his family, was presented with the prize of a free 10-visit punch pass for the Los Alamos Ice Rink 2024-2025 skating season and a remote-controlled cooler, with the name displayed, donated by the Zamboni company, at the last Los Alamos Summer Concert this evening, Aug. 30. Courtesy/LAC

Zamboni Named!

The Los Alamos County Ice Rink welcomed its new Zamboni in January 2024 with black and teal colors. During January through mid-May, the Recreation Division held part one of the Zamboni Naming contest inviting community members and those residing in surrounding areas to submit their ideas of what to name the Zamboni. Part one of the contest received more than 200 ideas.

Part two of the Zamboni Naming began May 24 through Aug. 24, where community members again were invited to vote for their favorite name out of the top 10 names selected by the Recreation Division, submitted by individuals ranging from 5 to 63 years old.

The poll received more than 300 votes, revealing the most popular name. The new Zamboni is to be named “Luke Icewalker”, submitted by Asher, 5. Asher is a regular at the Los Alamos County Ice Rink during the winter season and plays hockey. Asher, along with his family, was presented with the prize of a free 10-visit punch pass for the Los Alamos Ice Rink 2024-2025 skating season and a remote-controlled cooler, with the name displayed, donated by the Zamboni company, at the last Los Alamos Summer Concert this evening, Aug. 30.