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Mang Named MWC Player Of The Week, Again

The Mountain West Conference names Los Alamos High School Alum, and UNM sophomore outfielder Jared Mang MWC Player of the Week, again. Courtesy/golobos.com
 
By RJ Montaño
Sports Editor, Los Alamos Daily Post

Colorado Springs, CO — The Mountain West Conference has named Los Alamos High Alum, and the University of New Mexico sophomore outfielder Jared Mang as the MWC Player of the Week. This is the second time this season Mang has picked up the honor.

Mang batted .440 with 11RBI’s, 8R, 3BB, 3HR in a series split with No. 6 Texas Tech and series win over the MWC 2nd place team San Diego State. It Read More

Pinon Park Pool Association Questions Need For White Rock Splash Pad

Pinon Park Pool Association members at site of proposed White Rock Splash Pad. Courtesy photo
 
PPPA News:
 
Board members of Pinon Park Pool Association have questioned the need for a Splash Pad in White Rock, proposed as part of the Los Alamos County 2017 Recreational Bond.
 
Pinon Park Pool is a private outdoor pool that has been a part of the White Rock community for over 50 years. Located on Bryce Avenue, just east of Rover Boulevard, Pinon Park Pool is less than a mile from the proposed Splash Pad site at Rocket Park.
 
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Bear Mauling Doesn’t Deter VCNP Trail Run

PEER News:

Washington, D.C. — Just months after a female runner was mauled by a black bear during a race through a national park, that same park has approved a new trail race through bear country, according to documents posted today by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER).  

Despite admitting adverse impacts on wildlife and danger to participants, the park gave summary approval for a new race concluding that any problems would be “minimal.”

In June 2016 during a half-marathon through Valles Caldera National Preserve, a woman runner in her 50s scared a black bear cub Read More

LAHS Baseball, Softball And Track Events Canceled

SPORTS News:

This weekend’s scheduled baseball, softball and track sporting events are canceled due to heavy snowfall in the area.

These events will be rescheduled and the announcement made here as soon as the details are confirmed. Read More

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