Sports
Los Alamos Couple Andy And Devon Lee Celebrate Triumph At 2024 Wife-Carrying World Championships In Finland
Andy Lee of Los Alamos jumps into the ‘Wife Pond’ with wife Devon Lee on his back at the 2024 Wife Carrying World Championships on July 5 in Sonkajärvi, Finland. Photo by Kindra McAllister
Kindra McAllister, Andy Lee, Kalob Bowman and Taylor McAllister win bronze in a team event at the 2024 Wife Carrying World Championships on July 5 in Sonkajärvi, Finland. Photo by Devon Noel Lee
SPORTS News:
The sun shone brightly on Sonkajärvi, Finland, as Andy and Devon Lee of Los Alamos sprinted, splashed and soared their way to success at the 2024 Wife Carrying World Championships. This dynamic duo, who marked Read More
Medin Is Best Predictor In Weekly Pace Race July 16
ACRR News:
Anders Medin, 14, was the top predictor in the weekly pace race Tuesday on the Blue Dot Trail in White Rock recording a 9 second differential from his predicted time.
Other accurate predictors:
- Katie Smeltzer at 18 seconds off; Priscila Rosa with a 20 second difference; Steve Daly at 27 seconds off as well as the first finisher in the 1 mile trail run; and Mary Knaak
Geimer Is Best Predictor In Weekly Pace Race July 9
Courtesy/ACRR
ACRR News:
Paul Geimer was the top predictor in the Atomic City Road Runners weekly pace race held last Tuesday on the trail across from the Laboratory “S” Site on West Jemez Road with 22 second differential off his predicted time. Geimer was also the first finisher in the 3 mile trail run at 21:44.
Other accurate predictors were:
- Ted Atkins, Senior at 45 seconds off and the best male finisher
Weekly Fishing Report: July 16, 2024
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
There has been extensive flooding in the Las Vegas area, especially along the Gallinas River. It is best to avoid this area as crews clean up after the floods.
Heavy rainfall two weeks ago raised streamflows to higher than normal. This past week was drier and streamflows fell back to near and below normal.
More rain is forecast for this coming week so streamflows may rise again. It is always a good idea to check conditions at the location you are headed to. Streamflows can be checked on the United States Geological Survey (USGS) streamflow Read More
Los Alamos Aquatomics Honors Tom McLaughlin
The Los Alamos Aquatomics Team on July 5 presented Tom McLaughlin with the Dale Berg Award for Outstanding Service from New Mexico Swimming. From left, New Mexico Swimming Officials Chair Lance Sanchez, long-time swim official and Aquatomics supporter Tom McLaughlin and Aquatomics Head Coach Maribeth Englert. Courtesy/Aquatomics
Tom McLaughlin was joined at the July 5 award ceremony by several of his children and grandchildren. Deb Hinkle, Heath and Stacy McLaughlin live locally with their children. Patrick McLaughlin was in town from El Paso, Texas with his children. Courtesy/Aquatomics Read More
Kiwanis Hears Presentation From LAPS Athletic Director
LAPS Athletic Director Guy Meyer speaks to the Kiwanis Club July 9 at TOTH. Courtesy/Kiwanis
By BROOKE DAVIS
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos
At their July 9 meeting, the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos was treated to a presentation by Guy Meyer, the Athletic Director for the Los Alamos Public Schools. Guy is from Santa Fe.
He graduated from St. Michaels High School and obtained a communications degree from Fort Lewis College. He went on to receive a Masters degree in Sports Administration from New Mexico Highlands University.
Before coming to Los Alamos last year, he worked at Cochise College, NMSU, UNM, Read More
Los Alamos Pickleball Player And Teammate Take Gold!
Los Alamos pickleball player Jodi Smith and her teammate Scott Reeves of Santa Fe, took home the gold medal in their division (UTR-P 4.0 age 55+ mixed doubles) at the USA Pickleball Golden Ticket Tournament on July 11 in Denver. As a result they are invited to play at the 2024 National Championships Nov. 10-17 in Mesa, Ariz. The Nationals are the premier pickleball event in the USA. Courtesy photo
Purgatory Opens Sunset Shred Mountain Biking Sessions
Purgatory Resort is hosting Sunset Shred sessions 4-7 p.m. Fridays. Courtesy/Purgatory Resort
PURGATORY News:
Purgatory Resort has announced extended operating hours for lift-accessed mountain biking this summer. Purgatory is hosting Sunset Shred sessions exclusively from 4-7 p.m. Fridays giving mountain bikers more time to enjoy some of Colorado’s best terrain throughout the month.
Purgatory’s Bike Park features a wide range of trails suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to competitive riders. The park serves as the gateway to more than 400 miles of high alpine singletrack Read More
Kiwanis Speaker: LAPS Athletic Director Guy Meyer July 9
LAPS Athletic Director Guy Meyer
KIWANIS CLUB News:
Los Alamos Public Schools Athletic Director Guy Meyer is the guest speaker at the next Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos meeting.
The meeting is noon Tuesday, July 9 in Kelly Hall at Trinity on the Hill, 3900 Trinity Drive.
The meeting is open to the public. Read More