New Mexico Youth Ice Hockey Teams Headed To International Finals In Canada
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on November 30, 2016
SPORTS News:ALBUQUERQUE ― New Mexico Ice Wolves youth ice hockey will send three teams to Canada to compete at the International Silver Stick Finals Tournament in January 2017 after all three won Regional Silver Stick championships over Thanksgiving weekend.
The Squirt C NM Ice Wolves team (10 years old and under) advanced to play in the Pelham, Ontario Recreational Finals tournament running Jan. 5-8, 2017.
The Midget Minor A NM Ice Wolves team (16 years old and under) advanced to play in the Newmarket, Ontario Finals tournament running Jan.
Read More NMAA Hall Of Fame ‘Class Of 2017’ Announced
Submitted by Chris Clark
on November 30, 2016
NMAA News:ALBUQUERQUE ― The New Mexico Activities Association, in conjunction with the NMAA Hall of Fame Committee, announces the Class of 2017 for induction into the NMAA Hall of Fame.
The NMAA Hall of Fame induction ceremony and luncheon will be at 12 p.m., Thursday, March 9, 2017 at the Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid Hotel.
The ring ceremony, presented by Herff Jones, will take place during the U.S. Bank State Basketball Championships on March 9, 2017, at halftime of the 6:30 p.m. semifinal game at WisePies Arena aka The Pit.
Read More Logan Briefs Kiwanis On Los Alamos Golf Course
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on November 28, 2016
Los Alamos Golf Course Manager Sam Logan speaks on course conditions and his future hopes for the facility. Courtesy photoBy CHARMIAN SCHALLER
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos
Sam Logan, hired six months ago as manager of the Los Alamos County Golf Course, brought both experience and dreams of improvement to his new job–but it was really the local school system that brought him here.
Logan, who spoke at Kiwanis recently, was working in Colombia when he was hired by Los Alamos County. His wife and son are still in Cartagena, where his 10-year-old son is finishing the school year. They will Read More
Los Alamos NJROTC Defeats Lafayette AJROTC
Submitted by Chris Clark
on November 27, 2016
NJROTC News:Los Alamos NJROTC defeated Lafayette AJROTC 1502 to 1445 last week in the National Air Rifle League.
Los Alamos NJROTC finishes the regular season in second place in their Division with a 6-1 record. Los Alamos NJROTC was led by Samantha Miller who shot a 386. The remaining contributing members were Holly Hayes, Stephanie Nielsen and Jacob Torrez. Los Alamos NJROTC is coached by Wes Shumaker.
Read More Los Alamos NJROTC’s season will continue next week in the Post-Season tournament. They received an automatic bid by finishing second in the Champion’s Division
Two Southern New Mexico Communities Receive Housing Improvement Grants
Submitted by Chris Clark
on November 27, 2016
USDA News:ALBUQUERQUE ― USDA Rural Development State Director Terry Brunner announced a grant of $50,000 to Tierra del Sol Housing, Inc. to make improvements to six homes in Columbus and Anthony in southern New Mexico.
The funds were made available through USDA Rural Development’s Housing Preservation Grant Program, which provides financial support in the form of a grant to help non-profits and public entities make repairs to existing housing for low income residents in rural communities.
USDA Rural Development State Director Terry Brunner commented on the
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