Players from around the region competed in the first petanque tournament held at the new petanque court at Urban Park. The tournament was hosted by the La Mesa Petanque Club. Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com. 
A young player takes her shot. Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
The aim in petanque is to toss or roll a number of hollow steel balls (‘boules’) as close as possible to a small wooden target ball, called ‘cochonnet.’ Players check out the results of their throws. Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Former Lobos athlete Alex Kirk received multiple trophies including the Bob King ‘Most Outstanding Player’ at the UNM Basketball Awards Banquet in April 2013. Photo by Carl Thornton
HILLTOPPER News:
All Los Alamos students interested in playing football are encouraged to attend the Strength and Conditioning Workout this summer Workouts 8-10 a.m. Monday through Thursday, June 9-July 25, with makeup sessions/open gym 8-10 a.m. Fridays.
Those participating will be in the weight room 8-9 a.m. and on the field 9-10 a.m. for conditioning and fundamentals. Bring cleats to every workout.
Players are encouraged to make as many workouts as possible. Anyone unable to make the scheduled time for lifting because of a job or other circumstance, let Coach Williams know Read More
A Topper Football car wash fundraiser is set for 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Del Norte Credit Union in Los Alamos and Phillips 66 in White Rock. All proceeds go toward expenses for the Topper Football program. Read More
Junior Distinguished Shooters JoAnna O’Neill, left, and Tessa Snyder, right, receive their Junior Distinguished Shooter badges from LAHS alumni Jodi-Cull Host, center. Photo by Jodi ThomasJROTC News:
Two Los Alamos High School NJROTC shooters received their Junior Distinguished Shooter badges at the recent marksmanship banquet.
LCDR Wes Shumaker asked former LAHS shooter Jodi Cull-Host to pin the badges on senior Tessa Snyder and sophomore JoAnna O’Neill. Cull-Host was the first LAHS shooter to be awarded the badge, Snyder was the second, and O’Neill the third Read More
Justin Black with his students. File photo
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Summer fun is on the schedule, especially for those who live in White Rock.
Chamisa physical education teacher and former PE teacher of the year, Justin Black is ready to inspire activity. While the classes are open to all youth, Black has gone out of his way to offer some summer time fun in White Rock, while doing it as a fundraiser for his elementary school program.
The programs, one for basketball skills and the other for a variety of activities always receive positive feedback from both parents and kids.
“In the past two years, Read More
Runners of all ages participated in Tuesday’s Pace Race. Courtesy/ACR
Local Pétanque players on the Urban Park courts in Los Alamos. Photo by Todd Haagenstad
LMPC News:
The first La Mesa Pétanque Club (LMPC) triples tournament, hosted by the La Mesa Pétanque Club, is 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the new Urban Park petanque courts in Los Alamos. This is an open event to the first eight teams (24 players).
The new courts are on the north end of the park off Urban Street. Registration is $5 per player and begins at 8:30 a.m. Extra boules will be available if needed.
Several random qualifying rounds will be played in the morning, with concours and consolante brackets in the afternoon. Read More
