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Posts From The Road: Scenes Of 2019 Campsites
January Sunset: After several days of desert camping last January at Quartzsite, Ariz., we were gifted this beautiful sunset on our last evening before moving to a new area. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.comTags:
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Topper Girls Basketball Team Wins Home Game
Hanna Sanchez battles Samantha Moss for control of the ball at mid court in Tuesday night’s game against the Belen Eagles played in Griffith Gymnasium. The Toppers were victorious 46-34 in a fast and exciting game. The Toppers led in all four quarters and with this win brings their record to 6-6 for the season so far. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Natalie Gallegos gets a shot off in spite of the heavy coverage by Samantha Moss and Marissa Blair. Gallegos was the leading scorer for the Toppers with 15 points for the night. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Anna Abeyta drives past Olivia
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PEEC: Intermediate Snowshoe Outing Next Jan. 11
Join PEEC and the Los Alamos Mountaineers for an intermediate snowshoe outing Saturday, Jan. 11. Jean Dewart will lead this point-to-point hike from the Las Conchas Trailhead to the East Fork Trailhead. Registration is required and space is limited. Courtesy/PEECTags:
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Scenes From Torchlight Parade On Pajarito Mountain
Skiers and community members gather Dec. 31 to celebrate the anniversary of Los Alamos Ski Club with music and sparklers and the 2019 New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade on Pajarito Mountain. Photo by Hilary Trottier
Watching the New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade from left, Timothy Trottier, Lydia Trottier and Joanna Trottier. Photo by Hilary Trottier
Scene from the 2019 New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade on Pajarito Mountain. Photo by Hilary Trottier
Scene from the New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade on Pajarito Mountain. Photo by Hilary Trottier
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Need A New Year’s Resolution? Take Trout Challenge!
NMDG&F News:
SANTA FE – Anglers in New Mexico are very fortunate to have such diverse fishing opportunities, especially when it comes to trout.
With six different trout species, all within a few hours of each other, catching several, or all of them, can be quite the challenge.
The Department of Game and Fish launched Wednesday the New Mexico Trout Challenge (NMTC). This challenge, which is the first of its kind for New Mexico, will encourage anglers in the state to catch five of New Mexico’s trout species.
The five trout species that anglers will be challenged to catch include:
- Rio Grande cutthroat
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Unsafe Ice Conditions Close Monastery Lake To Fishing
Monastery Lake, near Pecos, is closed to fishing until further notice. Courtesy photo
NMDG&F News:
SANTA FE – Monastery Lake, near Pecos, has been closed to fishing until further notice due to unsafe ice conditions.
Ice fishing is not allowed at the Benedictine Monastery lake leased through the Department’s Open Gate program. A thin layer of ice has formed on the lake prompting the closure.
The lake will reopen when there is sufficient open areas of water available to allow fishing from the bank.
Anglers can find good winter trout fishing in the Albuquerque area drains, at Tingley Beach and
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Eagle Nest Lake State Park Open To Ice Fishing
Eagle Nest Lake State Park is now open to ice fishing. Courtesy/webcam
NMDG&F News:
EAGLE NEST – Eagle Nest Lake State Park is now open to ice fishing.
According to the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resource Department’s State Parks Division and the Department of Game and Fish, current measurements indicate that ice thickness exceeds the minimum standards. The State Parks Division and the Department of Game and Fish jointly manage the lake and surrounding area.
The surface of Eagle Nest Lake is now open to walk-in access or access by snowmobiles and All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) for ice fishing
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Highlights From County Council Meeting Dec. 17
By KIRSTEN LASKEY Dec. 17 was the final meeting for the Los Alamos County Council in 2019. Here are some of the highlights from the meeting:
Public Voices Concern For LAMC OBGYN Services
During public comment, several individuals expressed concern that Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) is at risk of losing its obstetrics and gynecology services.
Community Health Council Vice Chair and Chair of Baby Net Carie Fanning said she thought that after decades of continuous use, LAMC’s mother/baby unit is in jeopardy of closing. “Continuous local
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Topper Girls Basketball Picks Up Big Win Over Demons
Natalie Gallegos brings the ball down court through traffic in a game played Friday night against the Santa Fe Demons in the 2019 Lady Horseman Christmas Tournament at St. Michael’s gymnasium. The two-day tournament hosted eight teams from around the area. The Toppers lost their first game to Pecos 39-52, which placed them in the consolation side of the bracket. The second game was played against the Santa Fe High School Demons, which was a big win, 54-50. This was the highest number of points scored by the Toppers this season. The game was close throughout with both teams playing a hard and
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Bandelier Closed Due To Ice And Snow Conditions
Bandelier National Monument closed today due to weather. Courtesy/BNM
BANDELIER News:
Due to ice and snow accumulation and predicted snow throughout the day, Bandelier will be closed today, Saturday, Dec. 28.
Any forecast for snow throughout the day will add to clean up efforts once the park reopens. Once it stops snowing park staff will need time to clear the roads, parking lot and Main Loop Trail so that visitors may safely visit the park once again.
Visitors can get updated information regarding this closure
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On The Job In Los Alamos: At North Mesa Stables
On the job in Los Alamos is Karla Palmer preparing her 14-year-old horse Cozi for a ride Thursday at the North Mesa Stables. ‘It’s like a crack habit – owning horses,’ said Palmer who with her husband and six children own seven horses. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
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Los Alamos Aquatomics Swimmers Shine At State And National Meets Earning Six Of Ten Top Awards
Los Alamos Aquatomics swimmers earned six of the 10 top high point awards. Back row from left, Carson Hick, Sophia Pieck, Duncan Henderson, Julia Quernemoen and Mary Couture. Front row from left, Fayrouz Mourad, Michelle Lo, Owen McLaughlin, Nikolai Nelson and (Allison Amrani, not pictured). Photo by Heath McLaughlin
Orion Henderson represented the Aquatomics in the 18-under USA Swimming National Championship series meet in Federal Way, Wash., and one of a handful of 15 year olds who qualified for this level of swim meet competing in the 400 yd IM and 200 yd breaststroke. Photo by K. Tags:
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Weekly Fishing Report: Dec. 27, 2019
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Udall, Portman, Stabenow Introduce Legislation To Restore America’s National Forests
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Santa Teaches Kids To Ski On Pajarito Mountain
Santa (AKA Michael Donnelly) spent time teaching children to ski Tuesday on Pajarito Mountain. Donnelly of Los Alamos was named the Ski Instructor of the Year in 2018 and inducted into the New Mexico Ski Hall Of Fame. Donnelly, 82, enjoys sharing his skiing knowledge with children. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene of Santa teaching children to ski Tuesday on Pajarito Mountain. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene of Santa teaching children to ski Tuesday on Pajarito Mountain. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene of Santa teaching children to ski Tuesday on Pajarito
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Scenes From 2019 New Mexico Bowl
Pageantry, professionalism and fun, this is the best way to describe the weekend of the first game of the bowl season, the 2019 New Mexico Bowl. After a warm welcome for the media Friday at Isleta Casino, opened up with a press conference with coaches and players from the two Bowl teams Central Michigan and San Diego State. A ballroom luncheon followed with more than 500 guests with pre-lunch entertainment provided by both team’s bands and cheerleaders. It was then off to Old Town Plaza for a rousing an enthusiastic pep rally. Saturday, Central Michigan and SDSU football teams took the field at University
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Los Alamos County Ice Rink Luminaria Skate Tuesday
The Los Alamos County Community Services Department is hosting a Luminaria Skate 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at the Ice Rink at 4475 West Road. The event is open to the community. Courtesy/LAC
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Michael Phillips Of Los Alamos Top 50 Kids Coach
Los Alamos Golf Professional Michael Phillips
GOLF News:
PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga. – Michael Phillips of the Los Alamos has been honored for the second time as a Top 50 Kids Coach by U.S. Kids Golf, the world’s leading organization in developing young golfers.
Phillips, a golf professional at the Los Alamos County Golf Course also was honored in 2018 as a Top 50 Kids Coach.
The Award recognizes coaches who have excelled in developing players, fostering a positive environment, and using the best available resources to help advance their students.
The Top 50 Kids Coaches of 2019 includes golf professionals
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BLM: Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year’s Day
Truchas Peaks of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in the Pecos Wilderness area within Santa Fe National Forest. Photo by Tags:
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NWF: Reforestation Legislation Will Safeguard Wildlife Habitat, Drinking Water Supplies
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