Fishing Report May 28 Editor - May 29, 2019 2:55 am Fishing Report May 28, 2019By George MorseThe crazy weather continues here in the Southwest. The temperature dipped perilously close to freezing last week and some people complained about losing some tomato plants. Fortunately, it didn’t appear to damage the fruit crop. It looks like a great year. Cherries should be the first fruit to appear at the Farmers Market.
Pojoaque’s Quintana Meets Challenge, Takes Three Medals Editor - May 23, 2019 5:05 pm Pojoaque’s Quintana Meets Challenge, Takes Three MedalsBy George MorsePojoaque Valley High School sophomore Alicia Quintana was faced with a challenge as a track and field athlete. She took on the challenge, worked hard and was rewarded with three medals at the 2019 Class 4A-5A state track and field meet May 17-18 at the Great Friends of UNM track and field facilities in Albuquerque.
Bike And Outdoor Gear Swap In Los Alamos Saturday Reporter - May 16, 2019 7:39 am Bike And Outdoor Gear Swap In Los Alamos SaturdayThe 8th Annual Bike and Outdoor Gear Swap from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, May 18, is at a different location this year: the Pueblo Gym at 1900 Diamond Dr. This free event is the perfect venue to sell items that would otherwise collect dust in the closet, shed, or garage, and participating helps support the Los Alamos Tuff Riders.
Fishing Report May 14 Editor - May 15, 2019 8:49 am Fishing Report May 15, 2019By George MorseDriving down to Albuquerque last weekend, it was impossible not to notice just how green the landscape was. After 50 years in New Mexico, it was hard to remember when, if ever, it had been this way. Parts of the landscape were a shimmering emerald where last year they were a dusty brown.
McCurdy Defeats Loving, Advances To State Quarterfinals Editor - May 13, 2019 7:08 am McCurdy Defeats Loving, Advances To State QuarterfinalsBy George MorseThe McCurdy Charter School baseball team got a taste of the tougher competition it is going to face now that it has completed its regular season and advanced to the Class 2A state baseball championships. The sixth-seeded Bobcats hosted the 11th-seeded Loving High School Falcons Wednesday (5/8) in an opening-round game of the championships at McCurdy. The Bobcats pulled out a tense 8-6 victory over Falcons and will advance to the state quarterfinals.
Fishing Report May 7 Editor - May 8, 2019 2:05 am Fishing Report May 7, 2019By George MorseStreamflows in Northern New Mexico remain very high and fishing is difficult in the major rivers. The streamflows in the smaller tributaries is high but appears to be dropping slightly. Some snow is forecast for later this week at very high elevations above 10,000 feet, so places like Hopewell Lake and the Canjilon Lakes will likely still be hard to reach and possibly still iced over. Streamflows are likely to stay high for at least another two weeks, but some of the smaller streams are offering good fishing now.
McCurdy Clinches District Title, Headed To State Editor - May 3, 2019 5:38 pm McCurdy Clinches District Title, Headed To StateBy George MorseThe McCurdy Charter School softball team clinched the District 2/5-Class A/2A championship with a 13-6, 24-7 sweep of a doubleheader against Jemez Valley High School April 30 at McCurdy. The Lady Bobcats finished the season undefeated in district play with a 6-0 record. By winning the district championship, McCurdy has earned a trip to the Class A/2A state softball tournament.
Sundevils Split With Los Alamos, Will Wait On Future Editor - May 3, 2019 5:30 pm Sundevils Split With Los Alamos, Will Wait On FutureBy George MorseThe Española Valley High School softball team knows exactly what it needs to do. The Lady Sundevils need to sweep a doubleheader from the Taos High School Lady Tigers Saturday.
Fishing Report May i Editor - May 1, 2019 10:03 am Fishing Report May 1, 2019By George MorseIf you drive over the Rio Grande at Otowi Bridge on your way to or from work in Los Alamos, you’ve probably noticed how high the river is flowing. According to the United States Geological Survey streamflow here Tuesday is at 5,070 cubic-feet-per-second, which is very high for this time of year. Spring runoff is in full swing in Northern New Mexico and likely still weeks away from peaking.
