Chris Clark

Weekly Fishing Report: July 18, 2023

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post

The unrelenting heat wave that held a firm grip on New Mexico this past week continues to plague the state. There are encouraging signs that the high pressure dome will weaken later this month and the monsoonal moisture may finally find its way to New Mexico.

Until it does, fishing will be best early in the morning and late in the evening. Streamflows continue to drop and anglers are encouraged to let the trout rest in the middle of the day when the stress of the heat will make it difficult for them to survive being caught and released.

Fenton Lake Read More

Happening This Week At SALA: July 13-16, 2023

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SALA News:

Experience Adventure and History at SALA, Los Alamos Event Center Thursday, July 13, marks the beginning of an action-packed week with screenings of the iconic film, “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.” The community is invited to join SALA 3-6 p.m., as they follow the legendary archaeologist’s enthralling quest. Tickets for this cinematic adventure are available on the SALA webpage. 

In addition, SALA presents “The Manhattan Film Series” on Thursday, July 13, featuring the gripping movie, “The Catcher Was a Spy.” Generously sponsored by the “New Read More

Game & Fish: Bear And Cougar Rule Public Meetings

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Courtesy/NMG&F

NMGF News:

SANTA FE — The Department of Game and Fish is seeking public comment on proposed revisions to the Bear and Cougar Rule (19.31.11 NMAC), which opened at the State Game Commission meeting April 28, 2023. 

For bear, the Department is seeking input on harvest limits, zone boundaries and season start dates. Additionally, the Department is proposing increasing the number of draw permits for some fall hunts and allowing deer or elk hunters who draw wildlife management area hunts to harvest a bear or cougar during their hunt if the zone is open and they possess a bear and/or Read More

Shamarr Allen Headlines Summer Concert Series Tonight!

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Shamarr Allen headlines the Los Alamos Summer Concert Series tonight! Courtesy photo

MUSIC News:

New Orleans singer, songwriter, producer, trumpeter and multi-instrumentalist Shamarr Allen is coming to Los Alamos to headline the Los Alamos Summer Concert Series tonight at Ashley Pond Park. This event is produced by Sancre Productions and Los Alamos County.

Shamarr released his new single “Internet Troll Anthem” earlier this week, alongside a hilarious and timely music video. (Click here to watch.) This is his 50+ date summer tour supporting his forthcoming album, True Orleans 2, out Read More

Santa Fe Community College Announces Vanessa Rodriguez Selected As FamilyU Student Parent Fellow

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Vanessa Rodriguez, FamilyU Student Parent Fellow. Courtesy/Generation Hope

SFCC News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College announces that Vanessa  Rodriguez was selected as the SFCC FamilyU Student Parent Fellow.

Rodriguez, 21, is pursuing a certificate in phlebotomy and an associate degree in biological sciences. In addition to being a student and mom to a 2-year-old son and 10-month-old daughter who she shares with her husband Joab, she also works fulltime.

From an early age, her passion has centered on bettering her community. 

“During my Family U fellowship, I am excited to build awareness Read More

Los Alamos Phi Beta Kappa Association Awards Regional Scholarships

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Los Alamos Phi Beta Kappa scholarship recipient Justin Mirabal will be attending New Mexico State University to study wildlife and conservation ecology as well as potentially political science. Courtesy/LAPBKA

Los Alamos Phi Beta Kappa scholarship recipient Hailey Capitan will be attending the University of Arizona and majoring in Pre-Nursing. She hopes to earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing and become a travel nurse in pediatrics. Courtesy/LAPBKA

By WENDEE BRUNISH
Los Alamos Phi Beta Kappa Association 

The Los Alamos Phi Beta Kappa Association is pleased to announce the winners Read More

New Mexico Sports Hall Of Fame Board President Theo Barela Has Died

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Theo Barela

NMS News:

The New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors are sad to announce the passing of Board President Theo Barela Wednesday morning. He was serving his second year as president.

Barela went the extra mile to make the Hall of Fame events special for the honorees. He also positively impacted the community in a variety of ways. Barela was a Menual School (1970) and UNM (1975) graduate who was in hotel management since 1975 across the country. He was the director of the lodging committee of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. 

Barela was active in supporting high school and college Read More

County: Open Gym Volleyball And Tae Kwon Do Program Changes Through June 30

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COUNTY News:

Due to maintenance at the Los Alamos Middle School throughout the month of June, the Community Services Open Gym Volleyball and Tae Kwon Do programs will experience temporary location and time changes through June 30, 2023.

Open Gym Volleyball will be held 8-10 p.m. Mondays at Pueblo School and the Tae Kwon Do program will move to Barranca School, with their existing hours of play remaining the same.

Call or email questions to the Recreation Division at 505.662.8170 or lacrec@lacnm.us. Read More

LAHS’s Melaki Gutierrez Shines At Great Southwest Classic

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Melaki Gutierrez (4th from left) competed June 3 at the Great Southwest Track & Field in Albuquerque, placing 5th overall in the 100 with a time of 10.56. Gutierrez also placed 3rd overall in the 200 with a time of 21.28. Gutierrez was part of a relay that took 1st place with a time of 40.53, which ranks them number 12 in the nation and puts them at number 7 all-time for the Great Southwest Classic. The relay consisted of Tanner Montano, Gutierrez, Fredrick Ford and Bryce Melton. Courtesy photo

The New Mexico 4x100m relay relay team consisting of Tanner Montano, Melaki Gutierrez, Fredrick Ford Read More

Oppenheimer After Trinity: Continuing Success And Generous Contributions To Non-Profit Organizations

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SALA News:

In a recent virtual meeting held on Google Meet, notable attendees included Larry Sheffield, acclaimed producer, Todd Nickols, Executive Director of Los Alamos Historical Society, JJ Mortensen, The J. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Committee, and Allan Saenz, owner of SALA Event Center. Regrettably, Charles Oppenheimer was unable to attend the meeting.

During the gathering, Larry Sheffield and Allan Saenz made a significant announcement and presented a donation of $1,000 to each of the non-profit organizations involved in the world premiere event of “Oppenheimer Read More