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LAHS Graduate Duncan Fuehne Shines At Track Nationals

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Duncan Fuehne when he ran with the Los Alamos High School Cross Country Team. Photo by Blake Wood

By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com

Los Alamos High School graduate Duncan Fuehne ran a great race Dec. 2 at D2 Nationals. Fuehne finished 3rd overall in 29:43 for the 10K course. He was the 2nd finisher for National Championship Colorado School of Mines (teammate Dillon Powell was Individual Champ). The Oredigger men won their third NCAA Division II Men’s Cross Country National Championship since 2015.

Fuehne signed a letter of intent in 2019 to run cross country and Read More

Capital Comes Up Big Over Topper Boys Basketball

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The Toppers basketball team takes to the court to play the Capital Jaguars Tuesday night in Griffith Gym. The Topper’s young team was no match for the Jaguar powerhouse. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

By MIKE COTE
Sports
Los Alamos Daily Post

With a mini-run early in the third quarter, the Los Alamos Hilltopper boys basketball team looked like it would be able to keep pace with the Capital Jaguars.

But that run would be the last hurrah for Los Alamos Tuesday night, as the balance of the game was dominated by Capital. Capital won big over Los Alamos at Griffith Gymnasium, taking a 73-41 victory. Read More

Purgatory Records 23 Inches Of Snow In 24 Hours

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Resort officials are ringing in the new year with another deep powder day at Purgatory Resort in Durango, Colo. Monday, Purgatory received 23 inches of snow in 24 hours, bringing storm totals to 53 inches over the past 7 days. Purgatory’s mid-mountain base is now 52 inches with 102 open trails. Purgatory is the only resort in North America that offers free unlimited skiing and riding to all kids ages 12 and under – no blackout days or purchase required. Guests can stop by the outside ticket window to pick up a free ticket for their little rippers. Please note proof of age is required. Courtesy/Purgatory Read More

Weekly Fishing Report: Jan. 4, 2023

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports And Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post

Abiquiu Lake will hold its Midwinter Eagle Count Saturday, Jan. 7. Those interested in participating should meet at 9 a.m. at the Abiquiu Lake Visitors Center. This popular event is held annually and counts the number of bald and golden eagles that winter at the lake each year.

In addition to the eagles, Abiquiu Lake hosts flocks of waterfowl, including Canada geese. This is a great opportunity for bird watchers. Dress warmly.

Next week, this report will include some selected waters in southern New Mexico as many of the streams and lakes Read More

This Week In Sports: Jan. 3-8, 2023

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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 Gene Mortensen (Voice of the Hilltoppers), Mike Cote, John McHale and Nate Limback.

The Los Alamos High School Hilltopper Sports Schedule for Tuesday, Jan. 3 through Sunday, Jan. 8:

Jan. 3 Tuesday

  • Girls Basketball vs Capital Away – 7 p.m.
  • Boys Basketball vs Capital Home – 7 p.m. – Broadcast on Daily Post YouTube Channel

Jan. 6 Friday

  • Boys Basketball vs Goddard Away – 5:30 p.m.
  • Hockey vs Cibola at Mid-Season Tournament Away – 7 p.m.
  • Wrestling at Cleveland Conflict Tournament TBA
  • Swimming
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Purgatory Welcomes 2023 With Deep Snow

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Courtesy/Purgatory

PURGATORY News:

Purgatory Resort received more than a foot of snow as of this morning, and a week-long storm track could bring an additional 38 inches over the next five days.

Lift 8 and more trails opened today, putting the mountain on track to be fully open in time for the holiday weekend.

Purgatory Resort is the ideal place to ring in the new year after a long powder day of skiing or snowboarding, with excellent snow conditions and a variety of exciting holiday and on-mountain activities. Revel in the snowy San Juan mountains, get merry on the slopes, and watch the torchlight Read More

County: Public Skating At Ice Rink Canceled Today

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COUNTY News:

Due to warmer than usual weather and rain this morning, the Los Alamos County Ice Rink will be canceling today’s public skate session, that was to be held 3-6:45 p.m., in order to preserve the ice for the Los Alamos Hockey Association Winter Classic Hockey Tournament, Dec. 27-30, which will host games with regional and out-of-state leagues, based on hockey official’s safety advisory, early in the mornings and in the evenings, when the ice is at its hardest.

Los Alamos County Ice Rink staff ask that patrons view the Los Alamos County Ice Rink webpage, the Los Alamos County Community Read More

Scenes Of 2022 LAHA Winter Classic Hockey Tournament

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Two Los Alamos Mini Mite’s, ages 6 and under, take control of a loose puck near the Taos goal in a game played as part of the Los Alamos Hockey Association’s annual Winter Classic Hockey Tournament at the Los Alamos County Ice Rink this week. There will be 24 teams from New Mexico, Texas split into four divisions with kids ranging from 5-12 years old. Games started this morning and run through Thursday evening. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos mini mite’ s and the Taos goalie battle for the puck in front of the Taos goal. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

The Rink is divided into 3 Read More

FBI: Former Coach From Pecos Pleads Guilty To Coercion And Enticement Of Minors – Faces Up To Life In Prison

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE – Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, announced that Joshua Rico pleaded guilty Dec. 22 to five counts of coercion and enticement of minors. Rico, 26, of Pecos, N.M., will remain in custody pending sentencing, which has not been scheduled.

Beginning as early as January 2018, Rico used multiple profiles on the social media platform Snapchat to coerce minor girls into sending him sexually explicit photos and videos and engage in sexual acts. Rico used fictitious profiles under the names “Chris Lujan” and “Erik Romero” as well as Read More

Weekly Fishing Report: Dec. 27, 2022

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports And Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post

Happy New Year!

The big news this week is that Eagle Nest Lake has been opened for ice fishing. This is the best and most popular lake for ice fishing in New Mexico. It is well-stocked with rainbow trout. This year it has been more heavily-stocked than previous years.

During the summer, concerns that ash from the Calf Canyon/Hermit Peak fire could pollute the Lisboa Springs Fish Hatchery near Pecos saw the State Game and Fish Department clear out all the trout from Lisboa Springs. Most of them were stocked at Eagle Nest. There should be plenty Read More