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Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: Oct. 15, 2025

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BRIDGE News:

Winners of last week’s open games were Jerry Fleming (twice), Martin Cooper, just back from a month-long trip to Africa, and Cliff Rudy.

Handicap winners were Reggie Fuchs and Bobby Haynes (twice), Norm Worth, Randy Baker and Alan Wadlinger.

Today’s hand is very competitive and emphasizes the fact that if you don’t bid aggressively, you’ll often lose the game.

This is board #18. East is the dealer and N/S are vulnerable.

East is the dealer and should open 1♦.  After South’s pass, West’s normal bid is 1♥, (he/she is not strong enough to bid 2♣, as that would show a much better Read More

Posts From The Road: Arcadia Round Barn In Oklahoma

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Arcadia Round Barn: The Arcadia Round Barn is a landmark in the town of Arcadia, Okla. Seen at the bottom of the photo is the Route 66 highway, which passes through the small farming community north of Oklahoma City. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Entrance: The entrance doors to the round barn are seen from this side of the structure. The downstairs serves as a local museum with displays of tools and equipment used by pioneers. The ground floor includes a gift shop. The upper floor, reached by the exterior steps, leads to the only entrance upstairs. Workers saw the value of a local gathering Read More

Parks & Rec Board To Hold Special Meeting Thursday To Review And Discuss Proposed Brewer Arena Project

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COUNTY News:

The Parks and Recreation Board will hold a special meeting at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 23, in Council Chambers to review and discuss the proposed Brewer Arena project.

The purpose of the meeting is to gather input and consider a potential recommendation to Council regarding the project’s next steps.

The meeting is open to the public, and community members are encouraged to participate.

Virtual attendance is also available via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85800662908.

For meeting updates, Zoom access, project details, and supporting documents, click here. Read More

Hunters Encouraged To Stay Informed And Be On Lookout For New World Screwworm

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NMDGF News: 

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, New Mexico Department of Agriculture and New Mexico Livestock Board are encouraging hunters to help prevent the spread of New World screwworm among wildlife, livestock, pets and people.

New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) is a foreign animal disease and poses a serious threat. The fly’s larvae infest open wounds, where they feed on living tissue. The New World screwworm (NWS) was eradicated from the United States decades ago, but recent detections in Mexico pose a risk of northward spread. At this time, it has not Read More

2025 ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Celebrates 53 Years Of Ballooning Excellence

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First wave of the Mass Ascension lifts off from Balloon Fiesta Park. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Dawn patrol checks wind conditions to determine whether the Mass Ascension will be permitted. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

By LAURA LIMBACK
For the Los Alamos Daily Post

The 2025 ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta was held Oct. 4-12. Celebrating its 53rd year, the nine-day event was the largest in history, with more balloons and larger crowds than ever before. Set against the striking backdrop of the Sandia Mountains and New Mexico desert oasis, the premier Read More

Los Alamos County Community Services Invites Public To Rededication Of East Park & North Mesa Athletic Courts

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Community Services invites the public to a rededication event celebrating the completion of the East Park and North Mesa Athletic Court Renovation Project. Community members are encouraged to attend and tour the newly improved facilities at both locations.

The rededication will take place at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 23, at the North Mesa Pickleball and Tennis Courts at 245 North Mesa Park Road. At 3 p.m., the event will move to the East Park Basketball Court at 300 East Road.

This Parks and Open Space Division project began earlier this year and included the full Read More

Community Shows Support For Proposed Bike Park

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Sporting his bike helmet, Tuff Riders President Greg Weiss voices his support for the proposed bike park on North Mesa during the Oct. 7 Los Alamos County Council meeting. Screenshot/LAC

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

A crowd of people, many wearing bike helmets, filed into Los Alamos County Council Chambers Oct. 7, to support the proposed bike park on North Mesa.

Council heard a presentation by Bike Park Working Group members Kyle Dickman and Nathan Maier, who urged pursuing the bike park. The council did not act on the proposal during the meeting.

Parks and Read More

Family YMCA Invites Community To ‘Run To Remember’ At Día de los Muertos 5K

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YMCA News:

The Family YMCA of Los Alamos is proud to host its second annual Día de los Muertos 5K beginning at 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at the Los Alamos Cooperative Market/Canyon Rim Trail. In honor of this meaningful holiday, the event offers community members a special opportunity to celebrate, remember, and connect through movement, remembrance, and festivity.

Run, Walk, or Jog—All Are Welcome

Whether you prefer to run, walk, or jog this 5K offers a way to remember loved ones who have passed, while supporting the YMCA’s vital youth programming:

  • Pre-registration runs from Aug. 18
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Annual Pajarito Pickleball Club Meeting Oct. 22

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COMMUNITY News:

The Pajarito Pickleball Club is celebrating two years of promoting the sport and welcoming players of all ages and abilities in Los Alamos County. The annual meeting will include club updates, membership and treasurer reports, information about opportunities to volunteer, and board elections. All are welcome to attend.

This past year the club hosted clinics for beginner, intermediate, and advanced players; expanded indoor and open play opportunities; continued weekly summer competitive events; and added drill sessions for all levels of play. One of the most popular Read More

Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: Oct. 6, 2025

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BRIDGE News:

Winners of last week’s games were Ann Marie Graves (twice), Mary Courtright and Jerry Morzinski. Graves and Morzinski had a fantastic 76.19% game. On Oct. 10, we bid a fond farewell to LARSO Executive Director Jacci Gruninger, who has taken a new position in Santa Fe.

Today’s hand is very distributional and again emphasizes the fact that you don’t always need 26 points to bid game, or 33 points to bid slam.

This is board #7.  South is the dealer and both sides are vulnerable.

After South passes, I like West opening 1♠.  The hand has a good 5-card major and a singleton.  Read More