This Week In Sports: Oct. 7-11, 2025
SPORTS News:
This week, the Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers boys and girls teams have some home and some away games for soccer and volleyball.
The sports games and events are covered by the Los Alamos Daily Post sports team of John McHale, Mike Cote and Nate Limback.
This Week’s Hilltopper Sports Schedule:
- Tuesday, Oct. 7
- Girls Soccer vs Moriarty Away – 4 p.m.
- Boys Soccer vs Moriarty Home – 6 p.m.
- Volleyball vs Española Home – 6 p.m.
- Thursday, Oct. 9
- Girls Soccer vs Taos Away – 4 p.m.
- Boys Soccer vs Taos Home – 6 p.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 11 — Volleyball vs St. Pius Away – 1:30 p.m.
2025 Harvest Supermoon Over Cochiti Mesa
The 2025 Harvest Supermoon viewed Monday evening from Cochiti Mesa. Photo by Marcela Walker Read More
Daily Postcard: Yellow-Rumped Warblers Spotted Near Water Treatment Plant In White Rock
Daily Postcard: This yellow-rumped warbler is among a large number spotted in the last few weeks in the brush near the Water Treatment Plant in White Rock. Yellow-rumped warblers are common visitors in the fall, and some will spend the winter here as well. Photo by Richard Skolnik Read More
DALA Thanks Community For Support
By ALISON WATKINS
DALA
The Board of Directors and Staff of Dance Arts Los Alamos (DALA) extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed their time and energy to make Sunday’s Pancake Breakfast a wonderful success.
We are especially grateful to the Los Alamos Sheriff’s Posse; the LAHS NJROTC students and their Commander, Matt Bohlen; our dedicated DALA parents and students who helped cook and serve; and, of course, all the DALA families and community members who joined us to enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast in support of the performing arts.
During this National Arts and Humanities Read More
2025 Harvest Supermoon From Anderson Overlook
View from Anderson Overlook of the 2025 Harvest Supermoon rising early this evening. Photo by Lauren HughesNew Mexico Offers Up To $80K In Loan Relief For Rural Veterinarians
NMHED News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico veterinarians can now apply for up to $80,000 in student loan repayment through a new state program aimed at expanding animal care in rural communities.
The Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program, signed into law this year by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, offers debt relief to veterinarians who commit to working in underserved areas for at least four years. Applications opened Oct. 1 and will be accepted through 11:59 p.m.,” Nov. 1.
“Many New Mexicans, especially in rural areas, lack access to veterinary care, Higher Education Secretary Stephanie M. Rodriguez Read More
Hilltopper Cross Country Girls Win Big In Competitive Colorado Meet – Boys Place 5th
Freshman Elisabeth McNiff finished 13th overall (3rd Hilltopper) in the Girls Varsity race in a time of 19:36, followed by senior Abigail Swigert in 21st place. Photo by Blake Wood
By BLAKE WOOD
Assistant Coach
LAHS Track and Field
The Los Alamos High School Hilltopper Varsity Girls Cross Country team notched a big win on Friday at the Pat Amato Invitational in Northglenn, Colorado. Their score of 70 points bested a competitive field of 23 teams, including 2nd place Fossil Ridge (78 points), a team that last year placed #8 at Nike’s de facto high school national championship.
Junior Ensley Read More
Central Avenue Between 15th & 20th Streets To Be Closed Tuesday For Gas Leak Repair Project
COUNTY News:
The block of Central Avenue between 15th Street and 20th Street will be closed to through traffic 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday while crews from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) repair a gas leak.
On eastbound Central Avenue approaching 20th Street, all traffic will detour onto 20th Street. Westbound through-traffic on Central Avenue will detour onto 15th Street.
While DPU’s Gas, Water & Sewer Division crews have not yet excavated to expose the pipeline that is leaking, they do not anticipate needing to turn gas service off for customers while repairing the Read More
Fall Colors Reflected In Los Alamos Reservoir
Beautiful fall colors reflect on the water Saturday at Los Alamos reservoir. Photo by Lauren Hughes
Another view of fall colors reflected on the water Saturday at Los Alamos reservoir. Photo by Lauren Hughes
Another view of reflections in the water Saturday at Los Alamos reservoir. Photo by Lauren Hughes Read More
New Mexico Historic Preservation Division’s Cortney Wands Digs Into New Role As State Archaeologist
State Archaeologist Cortney Wands
NMHPD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Historic Preservation Division has announced that Cortney Wands has been named New Mexico State Archaeologist, tasked with overseeing the state’s deep archaeological history and prehistory.
“Cortney is a thorough and diligent archaeologist with nearly 25 years of archaeology experience in New Mexico and across the country,” said State Historic Preservation Officer Michelle Ensey. “We’re thrilled to see her settle into her new role as our State Archaeologist.”
As State Archeologist, Wands reviews and concurs Read More
Lensic Performing Arts Center Rural Arts Initiative
Courtesy/LPAS
Lensic Performing Arts Center News:
The Lensic Performing Arts Center introduces its newest education program this October: the Rural Arts Initiative. For the Initiative’s first iteration, the Lensic is presenting free workshops and performances with Las Cafeteras in Pecos, Ranchos de Taos, Taos, Las Vegas, El Rito, and Ojo Caliente, as well as Albuquerque and Santa Fe.
While the Lensic has established itself as one of the largest arts education providers in the state, working primarily with students in Santa Fe, the Rural Arts Initiative marks the first time the Lensic is Read More
Op-Ed: One Is The Loneliest Number That You’ll Ever Do … An Open Letter To Bryan Fearey
By KARYL ANN ARMBRUSTER
Los Alamos
Dear Bryan,
For a candidate who claims to be able to bring valuable experience to the UNM-LA Advisory Board, your campaign slogan/strategy of “VOTE for ONE” is a little puzzling, given that we need THREE new board members to be elected this year, and not just one, in order for the board to function adequately. So what do you mean “Vote for One”… which one were you referring to?
In a non-partisan election, how does this strategy benefit our community? How does it benefit UNM-LA? On the surface, it appears to only benefit you IF you are the ONE you are referring to??? But Read More
Mountain School To Host Halloween Carnival Oct. 18
COMMUNITY News:
The annual Mountain Elementary School Halloween Carnival is 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18.
The community is invited to enjoy a haunted house, carnival games, bouncy houses, a silent auction and more!
Wristbands are $15 for unlimited play, available at the door. Adults accompanying children are free. Costumes welcome! Read More
US News & World Report Ranks Los Alamos High School Among Best In Nation In 2025-2026!
Los Alamos High School entryway at 1300 Diamond Drive. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) has announced that Los Alamos High School (LAHS) has been ranked No. 1,131 in the Nation among the 2025-2026 Best High Schools by U.S. News & World Report.
The rankings evaluate nearly 24,000 schools at the national, state and local level, with nearly 18,000 ranked. The school was also ranked No. 5 in New Mexico.
“We are honored to be recognized as one of the top schools in the country and top five in the state,” LAHS Principal Eric Ziegler said. “This is a testament to the dedication Read More
Raven Perches High In Treetop In The Jemez
A raven perches high in a treetop recently in the Jemez. Photo by Elizabeth Jacob Read More
DPU Highlights Medical Equipment Alert Registry During Public Power Week
COUNTY News:
As part of Public Power Week, the Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is reminding residents who rely on electrically powered, life-sustaining medical equipment to register for the department’s Medical Equipment Alert Program.
This voluntary registry allows DPU to identify customers with special notification needs in the event of planned power outages. Registered participants receive special notice—beyond normal notification procedures—when planned electrical interruptions are scheduled.
“While our team works year-round to provide safe, reliable Read More
Obituary: John Nathan Hains Aug. 7, 1935 – Oct. 5, 2025
JOHN NATHAN HAINS Aug. 7, 1935 – Oct. 5, 2025
John Nathan Hains was born at Fort Riley, Kansas, on August 7, 1935, the son of Peter Conover and Ada Averill Hains.
Because his father, a West Point graduate, was a career Army officer, John spent much of his childhood and adolescence in foreign countries. When his father was sent to Yugoslavia, John became a boarding student at Landon Prep School in Bethesda, Maryland where he graduated in 1955.
He then received his undergraduate college degree at Georgetown University, where he was a member of the Army ROTC. Upon graduation, he became a Second Lieutenant Read More
Pets Of The Week: Meet Rio And Pirate
Rio! Like his name, this pup flows with joy and energy! Black-and-white and cute all over, 7-month-old 43lb Rio is currently making waves in our 8-week 24/7 Paws in the Pen training program at the Penitentiary of New Mexico. This river of sweetness is as smart as they come—he learns fast, has some of the best leash skills we’ve seen in ages, and loves showing off his “middle” move (sliding right between your legs with a proud grin). He’s all in for playtime too: Rio will plop toys on your lap, flash a smile and a rear-to-ear wiggly wag, and invite you into a game of tug. He’s even part water dog—happy to splash Read More
Appel: Legislators And Governor Should Fix New Mexico’s Road Crisis
By PAUL APPELPresident
Asphalt Pavement Association of New Mexico
Seemingly Friendly Skeleton Waves To Passersby
A tall and seemingly friendly skeleton has been spotted waving to passersby lately in front of a home in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
