Los Alamos snowboarders gather with other New Mexico athletes at the Opening Ceremonies Parade at the USASA National Championships April 1-7 in Copper Mountain, Colo. Courtesy/Tony Hinojosa

Director of the USASA Southwest Freeride Series, Tony Hinojosa, brought home a Bronze Medal in Boardercross for Legends Men (40-49). Courtesy/Tony Hinojosa

SPORTS News:

A few weeks ago (April 1-7), Los Alamos snowboarders spent the week up at Copper Mountain, Colo., for the United States of America Snowboard and Freeski Association (USASA) National Championships.

In order to qualify to compete in the National Championships, they had to win the USASA Southwest Freeride Series, to earn the right to represent New Mexico against the best snowboarders from the rest of the country.

Daniela Hinojosa finished 15th in Giant Slalom and 14th in Slalom for Menehune Girls (11-12). Courtesy/Tony Hinojosa

Local snowboarder Daniela Hinojosa prepares to make the leap down the slope. Courtesy/Tony Hinojosa 

Ryder Hill finished 51st in Slopestyle and 17th in Rail Jam for Menehune Boys. Courtesy/Tony Hinojosa

Reese Hill finished 14th in Boardercross, 12th in Slopestyle, and 8th in Rail Jam for Grommet Girls (9-10). Courtesy/Tony Hinojosa

Local snowboarder Reese Hill. Courtesy/Tony Hinojosa

Head Coach, Marshall Jansen, finished 11th in Rail Jam for the Open Class. Courtesy/Tony Hinojosa