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Los Alamos Aquatomics Meet Honors Nick Nogar

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 12, 2012

Dalton Smith doing the butterfly at the Nick Nogar Memorial Invitation Swim Meet in June. Photo by Doug Wedman

Los Alamos Aquatomics hosted the Nick Nogar Memorial Invitation Swim Meet June 23-24, at the Walkup Aquatic Center.

Swimmers from as far away as Texas were among the 175 swimmers from 11 teams who participated in the event.

This meet was dedicated to Nick Nogar, a former Los Alamos High School, University of New Mexico and U.S. Masters swimmer.

Nogar was a devoted supporter of swimming at all levels. He served the Aquatomics in many capacities, as president and perennial member of the board Read More

Dual Fundraiser Aids Teams & Local Mom Hope Jaramillo

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 12, 2012

Viloria has Perfect Prediction on July 3 Pace Race

Submitted by Press Release-DailyPost on July 11, 2012

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

County Hosts Ponderosa Putt-Putt Tournament

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 9, 2012

The Los Alamos County Recreation Division will present the Ponderosa Putt-Putt Tournament at 6 p.m., Wednesday July 25 at East Park.

Putt-Putt registration forms are available at the Aquatic Center and must be returned to the Aquatic Center.

The deadline for pre-registration is 5 p.m., Monday July 23.

Registration is limited to 20 participants per age category.

Age categories are separated as follows:

5-7 Years
8-11 Years
12+ Years

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

Get Ready for 38th Annual Los Alamos Triathlon

Submitted by Press Release-DailyPost on July 7, 2012

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