Sports

Splash n Dash Draws More Than 100 Athletes

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Swimmers take part in Splash n Dash. Courtesy photo

TRIATOMICS News:

More than 100 athletes participated in Splash n Dash Wednesday. 

There is one more Splash n Dash Aug. 7 and there will be prizes for anyone who participates in three or more of the events. 

Splash n Dash events are free and open to ages six and up. There are three courses this year: a 400M swim and 5K run, a 200M swim and 3K run, and for athletes ages 6 to 12, a 100M swim and 1.3 mile run. 

For more photos, visit www.facebook.com/Triatomics. For more information about the Splash n Dash, visit www.triatomics.org Read More

Girls Soccer Tryouts Begin Aug. 12

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LAHS News:

Soccer tryouts for the girls high school soccer program begin Aug. 12.

There will be a short meeting at 7 a.m., Aug. 12 at Sullivan Field to collect medical release forms, get a head count, review schedule and procedures for the try outs. 

Tryouts will be conducted at Pueblo and Sullivan Fields. The morning session are 7:30-9 a.m. Monday and Tuesday at Sullivan Field. The afternoon session is 4:30-7 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Pueblo Complex.

All players must have soccer shoes, shin guards and water. No player will be allowed to participate without a completed medical Read More

Third Splash n Dash Wednesday

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TMC News:

The Triatomics’ Splash n Dash #3 will be this Wednesday night. Registration will open at 6:30 p.m. at the back of the Aquatic Center and the first swimmer pushes off at 7 p.m. 

This is a free event sponsored by the Triatomics Multisports Club, LA County Parks and Rec, and Los Alamos National Bank. 

There are three courses this year, a 400M swim and 5K run, a 200M swim and 3K run, and for athletes ages 6 to 12, a 100M swim and 1.3 mile run.

For more information on the Splash n Dash or the Triatomics, visit www.triatomics.org. Read More

Clovis Clobbers Los Alamos in Roller Derby Action Saturday Night

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Derby action Saturday Night. Clovis wears red, Los Alamos is in silver. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Clovis jammer breaks out of the pack. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

SPORTS NEWS:

Spectators and players braved a thunderstorm as the Los Alamos M’Atom Bombs hosted the Dirty Curry Prairie Dollz from Clovis Saturday night.

Down a player after an injury in the first half, the Bombs fell to the Clovis team 54-45 during the action-pack competition at Los Alamos Ice Rink.

Clovis got out to an early lead, but Los Alamos came battling back to within six points of the Clovis Read More

Big Brothers/Big Sisters Golf Tournament Saturday

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BBBS News:

Saturday will mark the second year for the Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Northern New Mexico Golf Tournament. The tournament will take place at The Los Alamos Municipal Golf Course (LAGC).

The main focus of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Northern New Mexico is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.

Fundraising endeavors ensure the group has increased capacity to respond to increased needs in this community. The Annual Golf Tournament is one event that helps Read More

Roll with the Derby Dames Saturday

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Los Alamos Derby Dames battle on the track during a home scrimmage. Photo by Skip Wecksung/Courtesy of the LA Derby Dames

DERBY DAMES News:

Roller Derby hits the track at 5:30 p.m. Saturday as the M’atom Bombs host Clovis Roller Derby at the Los Alamos County Ice Rink.

Come cheer on the Los Alamos Derby Dames at this all ages, family friendly event.  

A portion of the event proceeds will benefit the Los Alamos Animal Shelter. Tickets are on sale now from local roller girls and will be available at the Los Alamos Derby Dames booth at Friday’s Summer Concert at Mari Read More

The Pain Free Athlete: Reduce Lower Back Pain by Increasing Hip Mobility

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Jessica Kisiel

The Pain Free Athlete
Column by JESSICA KISIEL
Reduce Lower Back Pain by Increasing Hip Mobility

Many of my posture alignment clients suffer from painful lower back conditions – sciatica, bulging or herniated discs, SI joint dysfunction, stenosis, etc.

Upon examination I find that their hips have restricted movement. The hips and lower back are connected though the pelvis. Your hip muscles attach to the pelvis from below and the lower back muscles attach to the pelvis from above. Tight hips can lead to compensations in the back that can cause pain and injury.

The Stability-Mobility

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White Rock Little League Boys 9/10 All-Stars Win District One Championship!

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Front row Ty Swavely, Cade Pimentel, Tyler Weiss, Cal Wimer, Ron Terp, Turner Keith. Back Row: Logan Capon, Caden Thornton, Taylor Drake, Jaxson Martines, Lucas Martinez, Rhett VanTiem, James Hollon. Coaches: Randy Drake, Dave Swavely and Paul Terp. Courtesy photo

SPORTS News:

The White Rock Little League Boys 9/10 All-Stars have won the District One Championship!

They played Los Alamos in a battle for the championship and beat them 14-6. The team now advances to the state tournament in Roswell. 

Their first game will be Saturday, July 20.

 
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Pajarito Mountain: What A Difference Two Years Make!

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The land around Pajarito Mountain suffered some serious scorching in the Las Conchas Fire, as evident in this August 2011 panorama. Photo by George Lawrence

Two years later, much of the mountain is a green oasis, surrounded by the burned and recovering portions of the National Forest. Photo by George Lawrence.

By Bill Priedorsky:

Just two years ago, Pajarito Mountain Ski Area was a mess. The flames were out, but smoke was still rising, and the Las Conchas Fire had taken its toll.

The steel haul rope and chairs of the Spruce lift, oldest on the mountain, were lying on the grass. They had fallen because Read More