Sports & Rec

Toppers Clobber Chargers

Lauren Harris slides into home plate to help tally up the Toppers runs. Photo by Niccolo Snyder/ladailypost.com

 
By NICCOLO SNYDER
Community Internship Collaboration
Student Intern
Los Alamos Daily Post
 

The Los Alamos High School Girls’ softball team took part in their first home game of the season this Saturday, the first of April. The girls took on the Albuquerque Academy Chargers in a pair of games at Overlook Park. The Toppers looked eager to gain some support from their home crowd and may have a winning start to their games at home.

The first game against the Chargers was a hard

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Luján Urges New White House Commission On Drug Addiction To Support Treatment And Prevention Efforts

U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján

From the Office of U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM)  sent a letter to the head of the new White House Commission to Combat Drug Abuse, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, urging him to prioritize funding for drug treatment and prevention initiatives as the commission begins its work.

Luján wrote: “Congress took an important first step to address the opioid abuse epidemic by providing additional resources to states to support treatment and prevention … Congress has already delivered the first portion of this funding, $500 Read More

‘Toppers Win First District Game

Alicia Gonzales slides into third base well ahead of the ball in the first inning after hitting a triple. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Shelby Milligan runs to catch a fly ball for an out in the first inning. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos softball team traveled Wednesday afternoon to Albuquerque to play a district game against the Del Norte Knights softball team.

This was the ‘Toppers’ first district game and starting the season on a winning note would be a bonus. The ‘Toppers started the game by putting two quick runs on the Read More

Famous Equestrian Teaches Jumping, Games, At Los Alamos Rodeo Grounds April 8-9

Robert Taylor works with local riders on their mounted games technique during his 2014 clinic. He will be back April 8-9 at the Rodeo Grounds for another session. Participants and observers are welcome. Courtesy photo

LAPC News:

Los Alamos Pony Club will be hosting nationally renowned equestrian trainer and instructor Robert Taylor over the weekend of April 8 and 9. Community members are welcome to come and observe the event or participate in the mounted activities.

Taylor, of TaylorMade Stables in Maryland (link) will be in town to coach both show jumping and mounted games competitors of all Read More

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Leads Bipartisan Group To Reintroduce Sportsmen’s Act

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

  • Measure Provides Access To Public Lands, Protects Outdoor Traditions

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, unveiled the Sportsmen’s Act of 2017, bipartisan legislation he’s championed to enhance opportunities for hunters, anglers, and outdoor recreation enthusiasts, reauthorize key conservation programs, improve access to public lands, and help boost the outdoor recreation economy.

“The number one issue for sportsmen across Read More

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