Tour de Los Alamos Bicycle Race Is Sunday
SPORTS News:
The 43rd Annual Tour de Los Alamos Bicycle Race will take place on the morning of Sunday, July 12.
This race begins on Trinity Drive in downtown Los Alamos with eight different start times, depending on the category of racer. A car will lead out each race group in a neutral parade that goes over the Diamond Drive bridge toward Los Alamos National Laboratory. Once through the Laboratory VAP, the race begins at Casa Grande Drive, when the lead vehicle leaves the group of racers.
The course loops from Jemez Road, to the T-intersection with N.M. 4 at the Back Gate, passes Bandelier National Read More
Ed Griggs Memorial Golf Tournament Underway Today
A player registers for the Family YMCA Ed Griggs Memorial Golf Tournament taking place today at Los Alamos Golf Course. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Players on the greens this morning at the Family YMCA Ed Griggs Memorial Golf Tournament. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.comRock n’ Roll EnduroFest Rolls Into Town Aug. 8-9
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BIKING News:
The premier Los Alamos Rock n’ Roll EnduroFest will test the endurance and skill of the best mountain bike riders in the Southwest Aug. 8 and 9, with discounted early bird registration now through July 18.
This year’s event has been scheduled the second week of August to become an official leg of the New Mexico Enduro Cup Series. Enduro racing consists mostly of downhill racing, but with an endurance element.
“Los Alamos’ trails are some of the most rugged and challenging in the state,” EnduroFest Race Director Brad Nyenhuis said. “This two day, seven stage event features Read More
Mother Expresses Thanks To Family YMCA
YMCA News:
The Family YMCA Ed Griggs Memorial Golf Tournament starts at 9 a.m. Friday at Los Alamos Golf Course, with check-in beginning at 8 a.m.
Teams can still register electronically. Teams may register online at http://www.tournevents.com/_tournament/?event=thefamilyymca, or at the YMCA, 1450 Iris Street, or onsite Friday at the Golf Course.
The Tournament is one way to help the YMCA help others. The Family YMCA helps many families in many ways. Below is a letter of thanks the YMCA received recently from a grateful mother and shared with the Los Alamos Daily Post.
“My family and Read More
Los Alamos Sends 21 Local Athletes To Compete At State Senior Olympic Games In Roswell
Terry Goodwin and Selmo Jaramillo on stage at the New Mexico Senior Olympics with dance medalists in Roswell. Athletes 50+ years old can qualify for the July, 2016 State Games in Roswell by registering at the Family Y March 1-31, 2016. Senior Olympics is about fun and comaraderie. If you are 50+ come play with us! Contact Assistant Coordinator Ann ReVelle for information at 505.662.3526. Courtesy photo
Local Senior Olympic Athletes, front row, Carmen Gill, Jackie Peckham, Dave Delanoy, Teresa Goodwin, Susan Krohn and Ernie Bryant. Back row, Roy Cope, Bob Gill, Mike Benelli,