Recreation

Scenes From 37th Street Playground Ribbon Cutting

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With some help from Aspen Elementary School students, Los Alamos County Council Chair Randall Ryti snips the ribbon to officially open the 37th Street Playground Tuesday afternoon. The new playground has several features to ensure accessibility for everyone including ramps leading down to the playground and a mobility swing, which was a suggestion from a local Girls Scouts troop. ‘Having community voices really drive the process I think is a really important thing to highlight and working with the Community Services Department’s master plan,’ Ryti said. ‘It Read More

Harms Is Top Predictor & First-Place Finisher In Pace Race

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Courtesy photo

Courtesy photo

ACRR News:

Madeline Harms was the best predictor as well as the first-place finisher in the 1-mile race held on American Springs Road up in the Jemez. She was 12 seconds of her predicted time recording a 9:57. Other accurate predictors were Chris Michel at 20 seconds off; Lynn Bjorklund recording a 21 second difference as well as the best female finisher on the 3-mile course at 27:57; Edith Acosta coming in at 22 seconds off; and Aurea Rojas with a 23 second difference.

5-year-old Ryder Hetrick was the top male finisher on the 1-mile distance with a time of 11:46.

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Department Of Wildlife Hosts GilaFest In Glenwood May 9

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 Gila trout will be stocked from the Glenwood State Fish Hatchery into Whitewater Creek at the Catwalk Recreation Area. Courtesy/NMDW

NMDW News:

Join the New Mexico Department of Wildlife for a family-friendly day of outdoor fun, wildlife experiences and community celebration as we mark two major milestones: The completion of a decade-long renovation of the Glenwood State Fish Hatchery and the opening of the new Glenwood-Allred Wildlife Management Area, a beautiful destination for birding and hiking. For more information on GilaFest, visit the Department’s website.

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Crowd Of Playground Enthusiasts Gather For Ribbon Cutting Ceremony At Newly Remodeled Piñon Park

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A crowd of playground enthusiasts, teachers, County Councilors, County officials and community members gathered this morning for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the newly remodeled Piñon Park at 10 Sherwood Blvd., in White Rock. The festive event welcomed back everyone’s favorite rocket and celebrated the hard work the County Parks and Open Space team has done to improve safety, access, and update amenities in the park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos County Council Chair Randall Ryti addresses students from nearby Piñon Elementary School and the rest of the crowd of attendees Read More

Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: April 29, 2026

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BRIDGE News:

In Monday’s game last week, in Flight A, Jerry Morzinski and Sig Lodwig were 1st in Flight A, Jennifer Young and Steve Kemic were 2nd, Cliff and Michelle Rudy were 3rd, and Martin Cooper and Jerry Fleming were 4th. In Flight B, Bev Cooper and Helen Butler were 1st, Jan Barnes and Reggie Fuchs were 2nd, and Neill Goltz and Tom Alexander were 3rd.

In Wednesday’s game, in Flight A, Sig Lodwig and Jerry Morzinski were 1st, Cliff Rudy and Jerry Fleming were 2nd, Alan Wadlinger and Randy Baker were 3rd, and Sam Brokowsky and Martin Cooper were 4th. In Flight B, Neill Goltz and Bev Cooper Read More

Weekly Fishing Report: May 4, 2026 

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post 

The Western United States, particularly the states that are part of the Colorado River drainage are facing an unprecedented water crisis. 

A severely below-normal snowpack and warm temperatures in March have led to low stream flow and reservoir levels throughout the region. 

Glen Canyon Dam, which impounds Lake Powell, is in danger of reaching “Dead Pool” meaning no water could be released. Reservoirs upstream from Lake Powell, like Flaming Gorge in Utah, have been ordered to release more water to prevent this catastrophe.  The Read More

Posts From The Road: Bob Dylan Center In Tulsa

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Bob Dylan Center: The Bob Dylan Center is located in a three-story brick building in the Tulsa Arts District near downtown Tulsa. This image of Dylan is painted on the brick wall of the building. I believe that the image is flat with little contrast to create a more vague photo of Dylan. Dylan’s lyrics, music and persona were sometimes a mystery and could be interpreted various ways. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Not So Quiet: An example of a wall featuring Dylan’s life in chronological order. The displays featured video, photos, written explanations, and audio to correspond with the events Read More

Topper Soccer Academy Back This Summer, Registration Now Open

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SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Girls Soccer program will host its annual Topper Soccer Academy this summer at Sullivan Field, offering a fun and engaging experience for young athletes in the community.

The camp will take place during two sessions, July 6-8 and Aug. 3-5, and is open to children ages 3-13. Participants will be grouped by age, with Mini Toppers (ages 3-5) and Toppers in Training (ages 5-13), allowing players to develop skills in an age-appropriate environment.

Led by LAHS girls soccer players, the academy focuses on skill development, teamwork, and creating a positive Read More

YMCA Launches New NFL Flag Football League For Youth This Summer, Registration Open Through May 24

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YMCA News:

The YMCA is excited to announce the launch of its all-new NFL Flag Football League, offering young athletes an engaging and inclusive way to stay active this summer.

The league will feature two age divisions: a coed division for ages 10–12 and a dedicated girls’ division for ages 12–17, creating opportunities for skill development, teamwork, and confidence-building in a fun, non-contact environment. The girls’ division will practice on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30–6:30 p.m. at either Urban or Rover, while the 10–12 coed division will practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Read More