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Scoggins Top Predictor In Pace Race On Kwage Mesa Trail

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Scene from the Atomic City Road Runners weekly pace race Tuesday on Kwage Mesa Trail. Courtesy/ACRR

Scene from the Atomic City Road Runners weekly pace race Tuesday on Kwage Mesa Trail. Courtesy/ACRR

ACRR News:

Warren Scoggins was the best predictor in the Atomic City Road Runners weekly pace race held Tuesday on Kwage Mesa Trail on North Mesa. He was 23 seconds off his predicted time.

Other accurate predictors were:

  • Zeke Wilmot with a 32 second differential;
  • Chris Michel recording a 60 second difference; and
  • Paul Geimer at 70 seconds off as well as the top finisher in the 3 mile distance at 19:25.
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Zamboni Named!

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The new Zamboni is to be named ‘Luke Icewalker’, submitted by Asher, 5. Courtesy/LAC

For submitting the winning name for Zamboni, Asher, along with his family, was presented with the prize of a free 10-visit punch pass for the Los Alamos Ice Rink 2024-2025 skating season and a remote-controlled cooler, with the name displayed, donated by the Zamboni company, at the last Los Alamos Summer Concert this evening, Aug. 30. Courtesy/LAC

Zamboni Named!

The Los Alamos County Ice Rink welcomed its new Zamboni in January 2024 with black and teal colors. During January through mid-May, the Recreation Read More

LAPS Issues Details On 2024 LAHS Homecoming Events

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Scene from previous Homecoming Parade. This years’s parade is Sept. 27. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

The community is invited to join in this year’s Homecoming as Los Alamos High School will say “Night, Night, Knights!” when they play against the Del Norte Knights in the Homecoming Football Game Friday  Sept. 27. Homecoming Week is Sept. 23-27.

The Homecoming Parade will be held Friday, Sept. 27 on Central Avenue. Completed  HOMECOMING PARADE APPLICATIONS and payments are due to the Los Alamos High School bookkeeper by 4 p.m.  Tuesday, Sept. 24. The fee for all float/vehicle entries is $20 and Read More

Los Alamos Golf Course Announces Upcoming Closure

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Golf Course announces upcoming changes to its golf course schedule.

The course will be closed Sept. 2 to Sept. 20 in relation to the improvement project work  underway.

The Golf Course plans to have a limited re-opening on Sept. 21, so that golfers can get back to enjoying the game.

During the closure, the golf shop will remain open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily to assist patrons with any needs or questions.

For those eager to practice, chipping and putting will still be available on the putting green. Please note, however, that all other areas of the golf course and the practice Read More

Weekly Fishing Report: Aug. 28, 2024

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post 

After a cool and wet start to August, the weather has changed to hot and dry. Now is a good time to do a little preseason scouting and learning of the Big Game hunting unit you plan on hunting this fall if you were lucky enough to draw a license.

This coming week should see a return of monsoon rains.

Anglers have been reporting murky to muddy water conditions at Pilar on the Rio Grande. Flows on the Rio are not too high, so the rain may be to blame.

Grouse season begins Sunday, Sept. 1, so keep an eye out for these birds. They are great eating but can be hard Read More

Topper Girls Soccer Opens Season With Scoreless Tie

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Margaret Steinkamp moves the ball downfield; she had three shots on the goal. The girls varsity soccer team opened their season at the APS Soccer Complex in Albuquerque Saturday afternoon against the Albuquerque High School  Bulldogs. It was the opening for both teams and neither could find the net and played to a 0-0 tie. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Jayden Krupp kicks the ball toward the net in the first half. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Topper Mikayla Padilla, right, and Albuquerque Bulldog Isabella Barns make a play for the ball near mid field.  Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

This Week In Sports: Aug. 26-31, 2024

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This Week In Sports: Aug. 26-31, 2024

Los Alamos High School Hilltopper 2024-25 sports season is underway.

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

This Week’s Hilltopper Sports Schedule:

Aug. 26 Monday

  • Girls Soccer vs Cibola Away (APS Soccer Complex) – 4:30 p.m.

Aug. 27 Tuesday

  • Volleyball vs St. Michael’s Away – 5 p.m.

Aug. 28 Wednesday

  • Girls Soccer vs Hope Christian Away (APS Soccer Complex) – 4:30 p.m.

Aug. 30 Friday

  • Boys Soccer Louie Cernicek Tournament vs Goddard Home – 8 a.m.
  • Football vs Taos Away – 7 p.m.

Aug. 31 Saturday

  • Boys
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Hilltopper Football Comes Up Short In Season Opener

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The Hilltoppers Varsity Football Team charges onto the field for the game against the Española Sundevils Friday evening at Sullivan Field. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Nathaniel Larson and Irvin Primero battle for the ball in the first quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School Varsity Hilltopper Football Team hosted the Española Sundevils for their season opener Friday night at Sullivan Field.

The stands were packed on both sides with fans supporting the teams.

The Sundevils came out strong, scoring first in the matchup. The Toppers Read More

Posts From The Road: Colorado Rockies Honors 2024 Baseball Hall Of Famer Todd Helton At Coors Field In Denver

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Todd Helton Weekend: A view of Coors Field on Aug. 17, 2024, at the beginning of a ceremony honoring Todd Helton, the Colorado Rockies second player to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Ryan Spilborghs, former teammate and current member of the Rockies TV broadcast team served as Master of Ceremonies. Seated to Spilborghs left are Todd Helton, a young man who was Helton’s honored guest, Helton’s daughters, Helton’s wife Christy, Payton Manning and Rockies CEO Dick Monfort. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Manning: NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning was a teammate with Read More