Sports

Los Alamos Golf Is Closed For Season But Golf Shop Offers Winter Hours And Holiday Sale

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COUNTY News:

As the colder months approach, the Los Alamos Golf Course will be closed for the season starting Dec. 9. However, the golf shop will remain open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, allowing visitors to purchase merchandise or handle any golf-related needs. The golf shop will be closed on weekends.

In addition, the golf shop will host its annual Holiday Sale on Dec. 7, offering great deals on golf gear and merchandise, just in time for holiday shopping.

This schedule will remain in effect through March 7, 2025, pending weather conditions and course maintenance requirements. Any Read More

Rob Clark Hits Hole In One At Los Alamos Golf Course!

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Rob Clark, left, from Wenatchee, Wash., was visiting his son Jacob McCallum-Clark, right, a local golfing community member and his family for Thanksgiving. To the delight of everyone, Clark hit a hole in one on Hole 6, at 150 yards using a pitching wedge Nov. 29 at Los Alamos Golf Course. McCallum-Clark and Gabby Lee, center, witnessed the hole in one. Courtesy/Mike Lippiatt
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This Week In Sports: Dec. 2-7, 2024

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This Week In Sports:

The Los Alamos High School Hilltopper sports games are covered by the Los Alamos Daily Post sports team of John McHale and Nate Limback.

This Week’s Hilltopper Sports Schedule:

Dec. 2 Monday

  • Boys Basketball vs Portales Away – 5:30 p.m.

Dec. 3 Tuesday

  • Girls Basketball vs St. Pius Home – 7 p.m.

Dec. 4 Wednesday

  • Boys Wrestling vs Capital Away – 6 p.m.

Dec. 5 Thursday

  • Girls Basketball vs Santa Fe at Capital City Tournament – 5 p.m.
  • Boys Basketball at Capital City Tournament

Dec. 6 Friday

  • Boys Basketball at Capital City Tournament
  • Boys Wrestling at Rio Rancho Tournament – 8 a.m.
  • Girls/Boys
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Topper Girls Basketball Wins Season Opener 42-30 In Santa Fe

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The Topper Girls Basketball team traveled to Santa Fe to play the Lady Horsemen in a nonconference game in the St Michaels Perez-Shelley Gymnasium Nov. 26. The Toppers won the contest 41-30. The Toppers led the entire game. Their next outing will be Tuesday at home to play St Pius. Here, Sofia Trujillo takes a shot over defender Elsie Odai in the first quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Peyton Labonty reaches over a Lady Horsemen for the loose ball in the 1st quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com


Kohynn Young and Aaliyah Chavez battle Sienna Montoya for the ball in the 2nd quarter.  Read More

Los Alamos High School Cheerleaders To Perform In Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade In December In Hawaii

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LAHS Varsity Cheerleaders selected to perform in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in December in Honolulu, Hawaii, from left, Sophia Sisneros, Jazmyne Gray, Ashley Casados and Alessandra Valencia. Courtesy photo

LAHS Varsity Cheerleader News:

Los Alamos High School Cheerleaders Ashley Casados, Jazmyne Gray, Sophia Sisneros and Alessandra Valencia have been selected to perform in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in December in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Cheerleaders and dancers invited to perform in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade are part of a select group of All-Americans identified at Read More

3rd Line Hockey Tournament Dec. 6-8 At Los Alamos Ice Rink

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COUNTY News:

Hockey players aged 21 and over are invited to the 3rd Line Hockey Tournament, a fast-paced, adrenaline-filled weekend of competition happening Dec. 6-8, 2024, at the Los Alamos County Ice Rink.

Whether you’re a seasoned skater or just looking to get in on the action, this unique tournament is open to all skill levels.

With a draft system that allows individuals to join without pre-formed teams, this event guarantees balanced competition and an unforgettable experience on and off the ice. Players of all abilities will be matched up, keeping the games exciting, unpredictable and Read More

Los Alamos Aquatic Center Closed For Swim Meet Dec. 7

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos Aquatic Center will be closed to the public Saturday, Dec. 7 to host the Bill Hudson Memorial Meet.

The closure will affect the Main pool, Therapy pool and Leisure Lagoon, as the center dedicates its facilities to supporting youth swimming in New Mexico.

The Aquatic Center will resume regular hours Monday, Dec. 9.

For further information on this event or updates on Aquatic Center hours, visit the Los Alamos County website or contact the Aquatic Center at 505.662.8170. Read More

Weekly Fishing Report: Nov. 19, 2024 

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post 

High elevation lakes will likely soon freeze over and be hard to access due to snow. Lakes that usually freeze over and offer ice fishing include Eagle Nest, Lake Maloya, Lake Alice, Fenton Lake and sometimes Heron Lake. This usually happens in December.

This time of year it’s always a good idea to call ahead to check on conditions.

Navajo Lake does not freeze over and remains open all winter. The San Juan River below Navajo Dam has excellent winter fishing and a little bit more elbow room during this time of year.

Streamflows remain higher Read More