Sports

Registration Is Open For Iceland Volcano Marathon

by

RECREATIONAL News:

Registration is now open for the Iceland Volcano Marathon set to take place Aug. 24, 2024 in Mývatn, Iceland.

Embark on a thrilling journey through Earth’s geological wonders with the Iceland Volcano Marathon.

Nestled near Lake Mývatn, amid the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, this marathon immerses you in Iceland’s most spectacular landscapes.

Run Amidst Geological Marvels!
Picture yourself running amid a hotbed of geothermal activity, surrounded by geysers, hot springs, and the raw beauty of lava rock – and even better, the volcanic zone is still alive Read More

Learn How To Join Los Alamos Ski Racing Club Dec.10

by

Scene of Los Alamos Ski Racing Club. Courtesy/LASFC

LASRC News:

Learn how to join the Los Alamos Ski Racing Club (LASRC) at 4 p.m., Dec. 10. The Zoom meeting code is 83108349108.

The LASRC will be having an informal zoom meeting to welcome new skiers with existing members and coaching staff. Interesed skiers are invited to join the meeting and ask questions.

With winter in the air and snow on the mind, the LASRC team will be starting the training season Jan. 6, 2024. However, with Pajarito opening Dec. 22, LASRC might have some earlier training to start Dec. 30, 2023. Read More

This Week In Sports: Nov. 28–Dec. 2, 2023

by

This Week In Sports:

Los Alamos High School Hilltopper games are covered by the Los Alamos Daily Post sports team of Mike Cote, John McHale and Nate Limback.

The Hilltopper Sports Schedule for Nov. 28–Dec. 2, 2023:

Nov. 28 Tuesday

  • Girls Basketball vs St. Michael’s Home – 7 p.m. – Broadcast on Daily Post YouTube Channel

Nov. 29 Wednesday

  • Girls/Boys Wrestling vs Capital and Moriarty Home – 4 p.m.

Nov. 30 Thursday

  • Girls Basketball Tournament at Santa Fe vs Del Norte – 8 a.m.
  • Boys Basketball Tournament at Santa Fe vs Bernalillo – 9:30 a.m.

Dec. 1 Friday

  • Girls Basketball Tournament at Santa Fe
  • Boys Basketball
Read More

LAPD Files Petty Misdemeanor Charges Against Sheriff, Coaches

by

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

Having concluded its investigation into alleged drinking at a team bonding event at Los Alamos High School (LAHS) in August, the Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) filed petty misdemeanor charges Thursday against the Los Alamos County Sheriff and three LAHS volleyball coaches.

LAPD Cmdr. Daniel Roberts confirmed this morning that LAPD has filed petty misdemeanor charges, with the approval of the District Attorney’s Office, against Sheriff Jason Wardlow-Herrera, Head Coach Joseph Palmer, Assistant Head Coach Natalie Read More

LAHS Graduate Kelly Wetteland Wraps Up D-1 3-Sport Fall Season At National Collegiate Triathlon Championships

by

LAHS graduate Kelly Wetteland (now a sophomore at the University of Arizona) holding her All-America Swimming Certificates poses with her family, from left, sister Anna, father Chris and mother Lynn. Courtesy/Max Corliss

Kelly Wetteland competing at the Los Alamos home XC meet in 2021. The team would go on to win the state championship. Courtesy/Max Corliss

By MAX CORLISS

Los Alamos High School graduate Kelly Wetteland, now a sophomore at the University of Arizona, helped propel the Wildcats to a 5th place team finish in their inaugural season at the Women’s NCAA Division I National Triathlon Read More

LASG Rookie Lucy Meierbachtol Is Golden!

by

LASG gymnast Lucy Meierbachtol swept her age division taking first place on all four events and in the all around in her first sanctioned meet on the road last weekend in Albuquerque. Photo by Brandon Daley 

By LOUI JANECKY
Los Alamos School of Gymnastics

Los Alamos School of Gymnastics (LASG) gymnasts traveled last weekend to Albuquerque to compete in the annual New Mexico Judges Cup Meet.

Lucy Meierbachtol, who competes in the USA Gymnastics Bronze Division level was the high scorer of the day. She swept her age division taking first place on all four events and in the all around in her first sanctioned Read More

Open Gym Programs Paused For Thanksgiving Break Week

by

COUNTY News:

Starting Monday, Nov. 20, Los Alamos County Community Services Open Gym Programs will not be held at Los Alamos Public School or County facilities during Thanksgiving Break Week.

These programs will resume Monday, Nov. 27.

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