Sports

Weekly Fishing Report: May 28, 2024

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post

This time of year the best fishing is usually found in the lakes and reservoirs. Trout will be cruising the warmer, shallow water sometimes surprisingly close to the bank.

Streamflows decreased or stayed relatively stable in the smaller streams of Northern New Mexico this past week. It is a little early  but runoff may have peaked already. The streamflow levels dropped in the Pecos River and Jemez River. The streamflow in the upper Chama River above El Vado Lake and the Brazos River saw a significant decrease.

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New Mexico Tourism Department Releases Statement About Relocation Of National Championship Air Races To Roswell

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Tourism Acting Secretary Lancing Adams

NMED News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico Tourism Department Acting Secretary Lancing Adams released the following statement in response to the announcement that the City of Roswell was selected as the new home for the National Championship Air Races:

“The New Mexico Tourism Department is excited to hear the news that the City of Roswell will become the new home for the National Championship Air Races and the economic prospects the move will present for Southeastern New Mexico. 

“Major events have served as critical drivers of tourism and economic activity for Read More

Weekly Fishing Report: May 26, 2024

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports And Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post

This time of year  the best fishing is usually found in the lakes and reservoirs. Trout will be cruising the warmer, shallow water sometimes surprisingly close to the bank 

Stream flows decreased or stayed relatively stable  in the smaller streams of Northern New Mexico this past week. It is a little early  but runoff may have peaked already. The streamflow levels dropped in the Pecos River and Jemez River. The streamflow in the upper Chama River above El Vado Lake and the Brazos River actually saw a significant increase.  

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County: Three Athletic Fields To Close For Renovations

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COUNTY News:

Beginning Tuesday, Dara Jones and Hope athletic fields in White Rock and the Bomber athletic field in Los Alamos at North Mesa will be closed until the end of September.

According to the Los Alamos County Parks Division officials, the field closures are required as the renovation project gets underway to improve the playing surfaces of these fields to optimize the performance and safety for athletes. Los Alamos Landscaping and More was awarded the renovation contract.

Renovations include laser grading and leveling the fields for drainage, installing new sod, replacing Read More

The Changing Landscape Of Ultrarunning: 25 Years Of Perspective And A Look Forward

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Mountaineer speaker Dave Coblentz with his daughter and pacer at the July 2023 Hardrock 100, on his way to 33,000+feet of elevation gain over 102 1/2 miles. Coblentz will recount his ultrarunning adventures at the May 28 meeting. Courtesy photo

By BILL PRIEDHORSKY
Los Alamos Mountaineers

David Coblentz will speak about ultrarunning at the May 28 Mountaineers meeting. In the past 25 years, ultrarunning (running competitions longer than marathon distance) has transitioned from a fringe sport with about 10,000 total finishes in 1998 to more than 130,000 total finishes in 2023.

Consequently, Read More

Thomas Is Best Predictor In Weekly Pace Race

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Runners on the move in the ACRR weekly pace race Tuesday in White Rock. Courtesy/ACRR

ACRR News:

Sean Thomas was the top predictor in the Atomic City Road Runners (ACRR) weekly pace race held Tuesday on the bike path starting at Pinon Park (Rocket Park) across from Smith’s in White Rock. Thomas was 9 seconds off his predicted time.

Other accurate predictors were:

  • Dann Brewer recording a 16 second difference;
  • Mary Knaak with a 22 second differential;
  • Aurea Rojas at 44 seconds off; and
  • Felix Candia with a 47 second difference.

On the 1 mile course:

  • Jacky Atkins was the top finisher with a time of 12:47;
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Two Topper Golfers Compete At State Championships

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Michael Velasquez-Saiz on final putt of the tournament for par. Photo by Erica Ainsworth

Ella Trujillo teeing off on the first hole of the 4A Girls State Golf Tournament. Photo by Robert Trujillo

SPORTS News:

Eighth grader Ella Trujillo and Freshman Michael Valasquez-Saiz represented the Toppers at the 2024 NMAA 4A Championship May 13-14 at the Santa Ana Golf Club.

After powering through 13 hours of hot sun and a rainy end to the day, both players finished 30th out of 48.

“Great job to both Ella and Michael. They kept their spirits up the entire two days, always smiling and staying focused. Can’t Read More

Toppers Girls Golf Earn 2nd Place At Seery Invitational

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Topper Girls Golf Team won second place in the Seery Invitational at the New Mexico Invitational April 2. From left, Madelyn Sutton, Ella Trujillo, Jacque Nguyen, Sophia Saunders, Head Coach Stefan Sutton. Photo by Robert Trujillo

LAHS Girls Golf News:

The Girls Topper Golf Team earned second place in the Seery Invitational at the New Mexico Invitational April 2 at New Mexico Tech Golf Course.

The girls’ golf team has a team total of 79.53.

“The tournament was certainly eventful,” Head Coach Stefan Sutton said. “The first day was unfortunately canceled due to snow and rain, but we were later blessed Read More

Hilltopper Girls Track & Field Wins Fourth Straight State Championship!

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The 2024 State Champion Hilltopper Girls Track & Field Team!

Colette Bibeault jumped 11′ to win the pole vault. She also won the 300 m hurdles in an LAHS School Record time, was part of the 4×400 m relay team which set a new State Record, and placed 3rd in both the high jump and 100 m hurdles. By these results, she was awarded the Class 4A High Point Athlete trophy. Photo by Blake Wood

By BLAKE WOOD
Assistant Coach
LAHS Track & Field

Nobody doubted it was coming. Everyone expected a blowout. They were not  disappointed. The Hilltopper Girls Track & Field team won their fourth Read More