Sports

Community Recognizes LAHS Cross Country Team at Co+op

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Co+op News:

Saturday, Dec. 16, the Los Alamos High School Cross Country Team enjoyed cake and ice cream at the Co+op, 95 Entrada Dr., as they were congratulated for their achievements at the State competition this season. 

The runners, coaches and parents enjoyed the camaraderie and recognition from their community for their hard work. Read More

New Golf Course Building Nears Completion; County Seeks Food & Beverage Contractor

A panoramic photo of the new Golf Course Community Building, set to open in Los Alamos in spring 2014, features the building against a magnificent backdrop of the Jemez Mountains, with its large wrap-around deck overlooking the golf course and new outdoor seating options. The County is currently seeking interested bidders to provide food & beverage services at the facility’s dining area with catering for the new community meeting space on the western side of the building. Courtesy/LAC

LAGC News:

Work is wrapping up on a new Golf Course Community Building located on the north side of Los Read More

Los Alamos Cyclist Named Top Off-Road Singlespeed Racer for 2013 Season

Los Alamos cyclist Caroline Spaeth, a member of the New Mexico Spokettes Racing Team, splashes down near the finish of this summer’s Signal Peak Challenge in Silver City, N.M. Spaeth was named New Mexico women’s singlespeed champion in the 2013 New Mexico Off-Road Series. Photo by James Rickman

SPORTS News:

Now in its 14th year, the NMORS comprises 11 races staged throughout the state that challenge riders with a wide variety of competitors and terrain. Finishers receive points for their position at the end of each race, and total points are tallied at the end of the series to determine

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K2 Women’s Weekend Raises Funds for Cancer Services

Participants at a previous Women’s Weekend at Pajarito Mountain. Courtesy/pajaritowomen.org
 
PAJARITO WOMEN News:

The sixth annual K2 Women’s Weekend at Pajarito Mountain is a non-profit event that raises funds for breast and cervical cancer services in New Mexico by bringing women together to improve their snowsports skills and have fun.

All abilities encouraged. The event is Feb. 7-9. Registration closes Jan. 23.

Last year, more than $10,000 was raised to provide financial assistance for breast and cervical cancer services incurred by New Mexican women and men.

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Team Envy Takes First at Volcano Vista Tournament

Team Envy Athletes front row from left, Jenee Montoya, Miranda Salazar and Savannah Lucero. Back row from left, Kaylee Chavez, Susana Gallegos, Isabel Montoya and Jaylynn Padilla. Courtesy photo

TEAM ENVY News:

Team Envy took First Place at the Volcano Vista Black Friday Basketball Tournament recently. Team Envy is an AAU Basketball Team comprised of players from Los Alamos elementary schools, Pojoaque Elementary School, Espanola Middle School and Coronado Middle School.

Team Envy participated in the Volcano Vista Black Friday Basketball Tournament, which commenced Friday, Nov. 19 Read More

Jemez Mountain Trail Races Registration Opens

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JMTR News:

The Ninth Annual Jemez Mountain Trails Races are scheduled for Saturday, May 24, 2014. Registration for the 50 kilometer and 50 mile races open Dec. 1. The half marathon (13.1 mile) option will be open for registration Feb. 1, 2014. These races fill up quickly. Register soon at: https:////ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=24422.

The Jemez Mountain Trail Races are a wonderful community event that takes full advantage of our beautiful mountain trail running network around town, up Pajarito Mountain, and through the Valles Caldera. Last year more than 600 runners Read More

Fusion Multisport Officially Opens in Los Alamos!

Fusion Multisport owners Brad and Rose Nyenhuis, with help from their friends, cut the red ribbon officially opening their new business Monday afternoon in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
The crowd mingles following the ribbon cutting ceremony. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post

Monday’s ribbon cutting ceremony marked the official opening of Fusion Multisport in downtown Los Alamos. Owners Brad and Rose Nyenhuis moved from Indiana in October to open their new business.

“We’re

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Pajarito Mountain Edges Closer to Opening

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PAJARITO MOUNTAIN News:

Pajarito Mountain received about five inches of snow Sunday, which totals about a foot out of the recent storm. Over the weekend, Manager Tom Long and his staff have been track packing the area and evaluating the conditions. They will begin tilling and grooming if enough snow exists to support that activity.

They will begin making snow now to cover some thin places. There is not quite enough snow to open, but it’s getting close.

Check back for updates and the opening day announcment anticipated soon. Read More