Sports

Smeltzer Top Predictor, Best Finisher In Aug. 22 Pace Race

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Runners prepare Tuesday for the ACRR weekly Pace Race at the Aquatic Center Trailhead. Courtesy/ACRR

ACRR News:

Ryan Smeltzer was the best predictor in the Atomic City Road Runners (ACRR) weekly Pace Race held Tuesday on the Aquatic Center Trail at 4 seconds off his predicted time. He was also the first finisher in the 5K trail distance with a time of 26:46.

Other accurate predictors include:

  • Ted Atkins, Senior with a 9 second differential and was also the best male finisher on the 1 mile paved course recording a 23:42;
  • Tony Borek at 18 seconds off; 
  • Holly Walker with a 24 second difference; and
  • Cliff
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Deadline To Purchase LAHS Gridiron Booster Club Corporate Sponsorships For Friday’s Game Is Close Of Business Today!

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LAHS News:

The LAHS Gridiron Booster Club is offering corporate sponsorships for the 2023 football season. The deadline to puchase tickets for Friday’s game is close of business today.

There are 4 levels of sponsorship available. Each level includes an opportunity to advertise in the season’s football program as well as an exclusive T-shirt designed by Topper Alum Hanna Stidham.

Most sponsorship levels also include at least one LAHS Adult Annual Athletic Pass. The pass allows entry into any LAHS home athletic event during the 2023-24 school year, excluding playoff events. Some levels also Read More

Los Alamos County Horse Show Saturday Aug. 26

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A rider going through the paces at Brewer Arena on North Mesa. LADP/Screenshot

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Community Services Recreation Division invites the community to participate in the 2023 Los Alamos County Horse Show beginning 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26 at Brewer Arena on North Mesa.

Entry and fees are $5 per youth class entry and $8 per adult class entry. Registration will be accepted at the Larry Walkup Aquatic Center, 2760 Canyon Road through 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23. (No late entries will be accepted.)

Information on registration, classes and events can be found online at: https://tinyurl.com/LAC-HorseShow Read More

This Week In Sports: Aug. 25-26

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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 Aug. 25-26:

Aug. 25 Friday

  • Football vs Taos Home – 7 p.m. (Elementary Night/LAFYL) – Broadcast on Daily Post YouTube Channel

Aug. 26 Saturday

  • Cross Country Cleveland Storm Invite at Rio Rancho
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Weekly Fishing Report Aug. 22, 2023

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports And Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post

Anglers, farmers and television weather forecasters have added a new word to their vocabulary. “Nonsoon” is being used to describe this year’s disappointing monsoon season.

During monsoon season, New Mexico receives a substantial portion of its annual precipitation. This year has seen well-below normal amounts of rain and record-breaking heat. It was the hottest July ever recorded this year. Streamflows have been steadily dropping and are now below normal.

Fortunately, there has been enough moisture to end restrictions on campfires Read More

Hilltoppers Kickoff 2023 Football Season With 35-0 Win!

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The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers kicked off the 2023 football season with a strong win against Española Valley High School with a final score of 35-0 Thursday evening in Española. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Scene from the Hilltoppers first game of the 2023 football season in which they won over Española Valley High School with a final score of 35-0 Thursday evening in Española. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Scene from the Hilltoppers first game of the 2023 football season in which they won over Española Valley High School with a final score of 35-0 Thursday evening Read More

Results For Sixth Annual Joel Williams Memorial Tennis Tournament

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Mens Open Champion David Rutherford. Courtesy photo

Womens singles champion DJ Kliesen and runnerup Olivia Suazo. Courtesy photo

LATC News:

The glorious weather and the exceptional organizational skills of Nicola Winch and David Rutherford made this year’s 6th Annual Joel Williams Memorial Tennis Tournament a resounding success! A lot of great tennis was played with 40 individuals playing a total of 67 matches over a long weekend! Many spectators stayed to watch and cheer, filling the Urban Park bleachers and using camp chairs all around the courts. Spectators were even able to watch doubles Read More

Los Alamos High School Hilltopper Fall Sports Information

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View of newly installed turf at Sullivan Field. Courtesy/LAHS

LAHS News:

Los Alamos High School (LAHS) kicked off the fall sports season on the new Sullivan Field turf this morning with a varsity boys soccer game against Santa Fe Prep.

The first varsity football game is 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25 vs. Taos High School.

Tickets for all home events are $8 for adults and $5 for students and seniors (age 65 and older). Tickets may be purchased in advance at https://lahstoppers.com/event-tickets. Tickets may be purchased at the game using a QR code for access to the ticket app, or with a credit card at the gate. Read More

Scenes From 2023 Hilltopper 5K Run On Canyon Rim Trail

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Scene from the second annual Hilltopper 5K Run underway this morning along Canyon Rim Trail. The run is hosted by TCR Productions of Albuquerque, owned by Tom Rojas, a Los Alamos High School alum from the Class of 1972. Proceeds from the race will go to LAPS Foundation to benefit the schools. The LAHS cross country team is staffing the race. Courtesy photo

Scene from the second annual Hilltopper 5K Run underway this morning along Canyon Rim Trail. Courtesy photo

Scene from the second annual Hilltopper 5K Run underway this morning along Canyon Rim Trail. Courtesy photo

Scene from the kids 1 mile run Read More