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Los Alamos Police Prevail Against Firefighters in July 4th Softball Game

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LAPD softball team members. Courtesy photo

LAFD and LAPD gather for a photo. Courtesy photo

Scene from Friday’s softball game between LAPD and LAFD. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com

 

Staff Report

Members of the Los Alamos Police Department and Los Alamos Fire Department squared off Friday morning at Overlook Park for their annual Fourth of July softball game.

There was no mistaken the intent of the police officers as they hammered in run after run, amassing a final score of 40-9. They were clearly out for redemption after their defeat in the “Battle of the Badges” basketball Read More

YMCA Firecracker Run Brings Out Patriotic Sprinters

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Amy Lee wears patriotic head gear to the Los Alamos Family YMCA’s Firecracker Fun Run Friday. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
 
A young runner sprints to the finish line. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
 
Elena Sandoval sports a patriotic custom at the Los Alamos Family YMCA’s Firecracker Fun Run Friday. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
 
Alex and Julia Baker and their four girls dress up in their Fourth of July finery at the Los Alamos Family YMCA’s Firecracker Fun Run Friday. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
 
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Alex Kirk Holds Basketball Clinic at YMCA

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Former Lobos basketball center Alex Kirk teaches basketball techniques to local children at a Basketball Camp at the Los Alamos YMCA Tuesday. Kirk also spent time with the kids signing autographs and chatting with parents and players about the game. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com

Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com

Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com

Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com

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Volunteers Needed for YMCA Firecracker Run July 4!

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YMCA News:

Patriotic, fun-loving volunteers are needed to assist at The Family YMCA’s 5K Firecracker community race Friday, July 4. Interested individuals may call the Y at 505.662.3100, or email jsmith@laymca.org to sign up for a slot. Helpers will be given a t-shirt of Uncle Sam running.

Helpers are needed for these positions (volunteers should show up at the YMCA 10 minutes before scheduled time for briefing on assignment):

  • Two helpers to run games of skill (target throw, ring toss) 7:30-10:30 a.m.
  • 20 race guides to hold traffic at driveways 7:30-10 a.m.
  • Four helpers to put games away 10:30-11
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YMCA 5k ‘Firecracker’ Fun Run Friday

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YMCA News:

The Los Alamos Family YMCA will host its annual Firecracker 5K Fun Run from 8-10 a.m., July 4, at the YMCA, 1450 Iris St.

Prizes will go to the top runner in each category. All participants get a t-shirt and are eligible for many great door prizes from local businesses.

Run, jog, or walk the race, then stick around for free food, games and at 11 a.m., the children’s parade.

The annual YMCA Firecracker 5K Fun Run is made possible by generous sponsorships from Los Alamos National Bank and Los Alamos Medical Center.

To register or for more information, call 505.662.3100. Read More

BBBS ‘Drive for Matches’ Golf Tournament July 26

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BBBS News:

The 3rd annual Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) “Drive for Matches” Golf Tournament is Saturday, July 26 at the Los Alamos Municipal Golf Course for the kids of Northern New Mexico.

The tournament is still in need of more golfers for the July 26th event. Fees are:

  • Non-LAGC Golfers – $100 (Includes driving range, cart, golf, dinner and prizes)
  • Los Alamos Golf Couse Pass Holders – $76 (driving range, cart, golf, dinner and prizes)

The event will feature free range balls, Mulligans, Yard of String and the opportunity to win eight hole-in-one prizes, including two 2014 cars Read More

County All-Stars Win First Game of District Play

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Isabella Robertson at the plate. Photo by Alan Kirk

SPORTS News:

Competing in seriously hot temperatures, the Los Alamos County All-Stars minors 9-10’s won the first game of district play Sunday against Pojoaque, 19-2.

The team will play again at 6 p.m. this Wednesday at Bun Ryan Field against Espanola. Should they win, they will advance to state.

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Results of June 25 Splash ‘n Dash Announced

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Young participants hold up a banner announcing Splash ‘n Dash. Courtesy photo
 
Kerry Song  and other swimmers get ready for take off. Courtesy photo
 
Runner Mike Engelhardt during the June 25 Splash ‘n Dash. Courtesy photo

TRIATOMICS News:

Triatomics presented the first of four free Splash ‘n Dash events June 25. Click here to see the results.

The next Splash ‘n Dash events are July 9, July 23 and Aug. 26 at the Larry Walkup Aquatic Center on Canyon Road.

Swimmers, runners, beginning multi-sports athletes, seasoned triathletes or anyone else interested Read More