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Weekly Fishing Report: May 30, 2023

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports And Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post

The heavy spring runoff continues this week. The major rivers like the Rio Grande, Rio Chama and Pecos are all running well-above normal, making fishing conditions difficult. 

Trout can still be .caught under these conditions. Fish the edges of the stream out of the main current. Bait, especially worms, is probably your best choice. Lures and flies should have some flash to them and need to be heavy enough to sink quickly.

Lakes are offering some of the best fishing right now. Water levels are way up at many of our reservoirs. Going out on a Read More

2023 Splash & Dash Begins Wednesday May 31!

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Scene from the 2022 Splash & Dash events. Courtesy/Los Alamos Triatomics Multisport Club

Los Alamos Triatomics Multisport Club News:

Los Alamos Triatomics Multisport club announces the 2023 Splash & Dash event! 

FREE 2023 Splash & Dash events are scheduled Wednesdays at the Aquatic Center:

  • May 31
  • June 14 and 28
  • July 12 and 26
  • Aug. 2

The Splash & Dash is family friendly event, and community members of all ages and fitness levels are encouraged to participate! 

Free registration* is required and begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Aquatic Center rear doors.

Swimmers start at 7 p.m. with

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More Scenes From LAMS Hawks To Hilltoppers Event

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Los Alamos Middle School (LAMS) graduating 8th graders covered in shaving cream at the Hawks to Hilltoppers event Friday outside the school. The graduates were treated to lunch and enjoyed bounce houses, bubbles and more courtesy of Party To Go! LAMS hosts this event for the graduating 8th graders every year on the last day of school. Photo by VaLynn Purvis

The Los Alamos Fire Department arrives on the scene to rinse shaving cream off the LAMS graduating 8th graders during their Hawks to Hilltoppers event Friday outside the school. Photo by VaLynn Purvis

Scene of LAMS graduating 8th graders covered Read More

Posts From The Road: Unique Nine Pin Fischer Bowling Club

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Fischer Bowling Club: Bowlers arrive to compete in nine pin bowling at the Fischer Bowling Club in Fischer, Texas. The club is more than 100 years old. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Four Lanes: The Fischer Bowling Club facility consists of four lanes, which look similar to any other bowling alley except for one difference; there are no pins set in any of the lanes. This photo was taken before bowling began and the pin setters had not yet set the pins. The pin setters are not electronic but the task is handled manually by local teens employed by the club. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com Read More

Concordia Santa Fe Wind Orchestra Concert

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Concordia Santa Fe’s Wind Orchestra presents ‘Tales as Old as Time’  Sunday at St. Francis Auditorium. Courtesy photo

CSF News:

Concordia Santa Fe’s (CSF) Wind Orchestra presents its second concert of 2023, entitled Tales as Old as Time 2 p.m., Sunday, May 28 at St. Francis Auditorium in Santa Fe.

Conducted by Director of Bands Dr. John P. Lynch of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, the 40-member ensemble’s performance will feature works by Samuel Barber, Harrison J. Collins, Hirokazu Fukushima, Vincent Persichetti, Kenneth Hesketh and Ralph Hultgren.

Admission is free, with donations Read More

Billy Bob Thornton Pauses For Selfie With Los Alamos Chamber Director Ryn Herrmann At Summer Concert

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Singer-songwriter, filmmaker and actor Billy Bob Thornton headlining the opening of the 2023 season of the Summer Concert Series this evening pauses for a selfie with Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Director Ryn Herrmann and Sancre Production’s Amadeo Irlando-Wildman this evening at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy photo Read More

Santa Fe National Forest Offices Closed Memorial Day

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SFNF News:

Santa Fe— All Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) offices will be closed Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day and will resume regular business hours Tuesday, May 30.

Memorial Day is a time set aside to remember and pay tribute to the heroic members of the military who sacrificed their lives in the service of the country.

Considered the unofficial opening of the summer recreation season, the three-day Memorial Day weekend is a time to enjoy the SFNF.

Following simple guidelines for recreating responsibly outdoors will keep everyone safe this holiday weekend. This year, after a Read More

SALA To Host After Party Following Summer Concert Tonight

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SALA News:

SALA is hosting an “Unforgettable Post-Concert Celebration” at the “Exclusive Friday Night After Party” starting tonight following the first Summer Concert of the 2023 season.

Music lovers and party enthusiasts to invited to join the “electrifying post-concert celebration” with games, dances and sensational karaoke sessions. SALA will be transformed into a vibrant party hub, adorned with dazzling lights and pulsating energy. 

For more information and to secure tickets, visit sala.losalamos.com/tickets. Follow SALA on Facebook (sala.losalamos) for the latest updates Read More

Scenes From Last Hawk Hangout Of 2022-2023 School Year

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Scenes from the last Hawk Hangout of the 2022-23 school year inside the courthouse and at Ashley Pond. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

The final Hawk Hangout of the school year was held May 18. This event was in collaboration with Los Alamos County Recreation, Teen Court, Library, Police and Social Service departments, while partnering with Los Alamos Middle School, YMCA, JJAB, Youth Activity Center, LANL Foundation and Los Alamos Arts Council. 

This collaboration is an effort to provide a safe space for socialization for the middle school youth in the community and is free to students.  

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Scene From LAAC’s 2023 Kite Festival Saturday At Overlook

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Scene from the Los Alamos Arts Council’s (LAAC) 2023 Kite Festival Saturday at Overlook Park in White Rock. The Kite Festival continues today at Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by VaLynn Purvis

Party To Go! co-owner VaLynn Purvis, left, and family create a special kite at the LAAC’s 2023 Kite Festival Saturday at Overlook Park in White Rock. Courtesy photo

Scene from LAAC’s 2023 Kite Festival Saturday at Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by VaLynn Purvis

Scene from LAAC’s 2023 Kite Festival Saturday at Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by VaLynn Purvis

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