This Week In Sports: Oct. 21-25, 2025
SPORTS News:
This week, the Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers boys and girls teams have some home and some home and away games for soccer, volleyball, cross country and football.
The Hilltopper sports games and events are covered by the Los Alamos Daily Post sports team, which includes John McHale, Mike Cote and Nate Limback.
This Week’s Hilltopper Sports Schedule:
Oct. 21 Tuesday
- Girls Soccer vs Taos Home – 4 p.m.
- Boys Soccer vs Taos Away – 6 p.m.
- Volleyball vs Pojoaque Away – 6 p.m.
Oct. 23 Thursday
- Boys Soccer vs Pojoaque Away – 3 p.m.
- Girls Soccer vs Pojoaque Away – 5 p.m.
- Volleyball vs Española
Curious Praying Mantis Examines Large Pumpkin
A curious praying mantis examines a large pumpkin on a patio today in White Rock. Photo by Joyce Wolff Read More
LAPS Notice Of Possible Quorum: School Board Members May Attend ‘Chat With Candidates’ Event Monday Night
LAPS Notice Of Possible Quorum:
Members of the Los Alamos Public Schools Board of Education may attend the “Chat With Candidates Meet & Greet” event, 6-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at the Los Alamos Steam Lab, 160 Central Park Square.
A Quorum may be present; however, no action will be taken. Read More
Parks & Rec Board To Hold Special Meeting Thursday To Review And Discuss Proposed Brewer Arena Project
COUNTY News:
The Parks and Recreation Board will hold a special meeting at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 23, in Council Chambers to review and discuss the proposed Brewer Arena project.
The purpose of the meeting is to gather input and consider a potential recommendation to Council regarding the project’s next steps.
The meeting is open to the public, and community members are encouraged to participate.
Virtual attendance is also available via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85800662908.
For meeting updates, Zoom access, project details, and supporting documents, click here. Read More
Cruz-Murphy: Understanding Voter ID Requirements
By DELIA CRUZ-MURPHY
Los Alamos
Greetings to all those at the League of Women Voters,
I’m writing because I’ve been mulling over some of the conversations around voter identification, and I’m hoping you could shed a little more light on your perspective. I understand your organization has a particular stance on the matter, especially concerning the potential impact on certain groups like women, minorities, and military personnel.
From my own daily experiences, it seems like we encounter requests for identification pretty regularly. For instance, I recently went through Read More
New Mexico Supreme Court Issues Orders In Case Over McKinley County District Attorney’s Removal From Office
Courtesy/NMSC
State Supreme Court News:
The New Mexico State Supreme Court issued an order Friday accepting jurisdiction over a petition by the state attorney general for the removal of McKinley County District Attorney Bernadine Martin from office.
The Court previously had directed the parties in the case to submit a briefing on the question of whether the Legislature could grant the legal authority over district attorney removals to the Supreme Court.
Also Friday, the Court issued a separate order directing the parties to file a response to another legal question raised in the case.
ABC Suicide Prevention Partner Class Oct. 20
COMMUNITY News:
The community can make a difference! The next ABC Suicide Prevention Partner class is coming up at 12 p.m., Monday, Oct. 20, at the White Rock Branch Library.
Attend and learn about local resources and how everyone can help prevent suicide. The collective community goal is to train as many partners as possible.
This class is free and open to the public.
Participants will receive a certificate upon completing the class. Free cable gun locks will be available to all participants.
RSVP to coblentz.kristine@gmail.com or mulan.chanrandel@sfcc.edu. Read More
Council To Consider GRT Increase At Oct. 28 Meeting
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28, in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave., to consider adopting two ordinances that would increase the County’s gross receipts tax (GRT) rate by five-eighths of one percent (0.625%).
Proposed Ordinance 748 would increase the County portion by 0.0125% and Ordinance 747 increases the municipal portion by 0.6125%.
If approved, the total GRT rate would increase from 7.0625% to 7.6875%, effective July 1, 2026. At that rate, GRT would total eight cents on a $1 purchase, 77 cents on a $10 purchase, and $7.69 Read More
Topper Varsity Soccer Wins 7-0 Against Moriarty Pintos
Margaret Steinkamp scores her 2nd goal by getting the ball past goalie Dawn Burton in the first period of the Los Alamos High School Varsity Soccer Team’s conference match played Thursday against the Moriarty Pintos on Sullivan Field. The Toppers won 7-0 with Steinkamp leading the scoring with her hat trick+ (4 goals). The Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Dayja Fellers moves the ball downfield on her way to score a goal under pressure from Pinto defender Makenna Hatten. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Maren Dixion runs the ball down field in a hurry as Auvie Prado battles for the ball Read More
Obituary: Helen Nanette Robinson Adams Oct. 18, 1935 – Sept. 24, 2025
Helen Nanette Robinson Adams Oct. 18, 1935 – Sept. 24, 2025
Helen (Nan) Nanette Robinson Adams was born on Oct. 18, 1935 in New Orleans, Louisiana and passed from this life on Sept. 24, 2025 in Los Alamos, NM.
She was raised and attended school in Ponchatoula, LA. Gonzales, LA was home most of her married adult life. After her husband’s passing in 1999 she lived several years back home in Ponchatoula. Later moving to Prairieville and eventually residing in Los Alamos, NM.
Preceded in death by husband Hulen O. Adams and parents Helen and Bruce S. Robinson.
Survived by children Teri and husband Randy Read More
Video: Main Building At Former Chamisa Elementary School Being Demolished Thursday On Meadow Lane
Scene of the main building of the former Chamisa Elementary School being demolished Thursday on Meadow Lane in White Rock. Video by Bernadette Lauritzen Read More
Republican Party Of New Mexico Issues Statement About ‘No Kings’ Protests Happening Today Across State & Nation
From the Republican Party of New Mexico:
Across New Mexico, protests are being organized under the banner of “No Kings,” but many New Mexicans are left wondering, what exactly does this movement stand for? Are they uniting Marxists? Supporting communism, Antifa, or even Hamas? Are they calling for anarchy?
Whatever the message behind these protests may be, it stands in stark contrast to what President Donald J. Trump has been doing for this country, putting America and Americans first. For the first time in modern history, we have a president who prioritizes the people over the political elite, Read More
Daily Postcard: Hungry Chipmunk Caught Mid-Munch
Daily Postcard: A hungry little chipmunk caught mid-munch, dining on sunflower seeds, recently on the deck of the Los Alamos Nature Center on Canyon Road. Photo by Richard Skolnik Read More
Obituary: Sharon Kay Woodruff May 11, 2025
SHARON KAY WOODRUFF May 11, 2025
Affectionately known as “Bart”, Sharon Kay Woodruff of Rowe, NM passed away peacefully on Mother’s Day 2025 at the age of 78.
She is survived by her two children William and Kathryn, her daughter-in-law Holly, and her grandson Horton.
Originally from Lafayette, Indiana, she attended Dayton High School and then Purdue University, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Design.
She was married to William Woodruff Sr. from 1971 to 1989. She worked as a buyer for fabric stores in Lafayette and Princeton, NJ before starting her own business, Bart’s Read More
Hilltoppers Volleyball Beat Pintos In Three Sets
Alyssa Herrera makes a diving dig attempt in the 2nd set. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Maya Graves serves the ball in the 1st set. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers varsity volleyball team hosted the Moriarty Pintos Thursday night in a home conference matchup at Griffith Gymnasium.
From the first serve, the Toppers were relentless on both offense and defense, answering all of the Pintos’ attacks and shutting them out 3-0.
The Hilltoppers will host Hope Christian at 2 p.m. on Saturday in Griffith Gymnasium.
Allie Jackson sets Read More
Military Order Of The World Wars October Meeting To Feature Michael Ham On Agentic AI For National Security
Michael Ham
MOWW News:
The Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) will feature Michael Ham speaking on “Agentic AI For National Security” at its meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 21, in room 203A at the Los Alamos Research Park.
Every era has its defining technology—the telegraph connected continents, the semiconductor powered a digital world, and now agentic AI stands poised to reshape global power once again.
Agentic systems, able to perceive, reason, and act both independently and in concert, are transforming the foundations of national security. This talk draws parallels between the semiconductor Read More
TriState CareFlight: 20 Years Of Lifesaving Service
TriState CareFlight 16 celebrates two decades of lifesaving service. Courtesy photo
TriState CareFlight 16 News:
TAOS — TriState CareFlight 16, a trusted air medical provider based in Taos, celebrated two decades of lifesaving service Thursday with a special anniversary event. Held at its hangar at Taos Regional Airport, the celebration brought together crew members and representatives from Holy Cross Hospital, the Angel Fire Fire Department, Red River Fire and EMS, Rio Arriba Central Dispatch, Rio Arriba County Fire Department, Taos Central Dispatch, Taos County EMS, Taos County Read More
Local Author To Launch Novel At Samizdat Bookstore
Author Sarah Burr
COMMUNITY News:
Local author Sarah Burr (Nichols) invites readers to join her at 2 p.m. Oct. 25 at Samizdat Bookstore for the official launch of her new novel, “The Bridge to Nowhere”.
The event will feature a lively conversation between Burr and acclaimed author Tiffany Trent, offering guests a behind-the-scenes look at the story, its inspiration, and the creative process behind the book.
Expect a fun and engaging discussion.
Following the talk, attendees can enjoy light snacks and a book signing session.
Copies of “The Bridge to Nowhere” will be available for purchase at Read More
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LAPD To Host Fall DEA Drug Take-Back Day Oct. 25
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) will be participating in the upcoming DEA National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25. This event will be held in LAPD’s North parking lot off Central Avenue.
Community members are encouraged to take advantage of this initiative to dispose of unused or expired prescription medications safely. For convenience, simply follow the posted signs and drive through to the designated take-back boxes. Please dispose of any trash or empty bottles beforehand. Labels on medication bottles may remain intact, though Read More
