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Nuclear Shootout College Hockey Tournament Begins Friday

The Nuclear Shootout College Hockey Tournament begins Friday night. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County has joined forces with the University of New Mexico and the Los Alamos Hockey Association to bring College Weekend back to the Los Alamos County Ice Rink.

College teams taking part in this year’s three-day Tournament:

  • University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
  • University of New Mexico (UNM 
  • North Ridge (CSUN)
  • Michigan State University (MSU)

Tournament Schedule Jan 2026:

  • To be determined

When

  • Friday, Jan. 16, 5:30-10:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, Jan. 17, 12-9:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, Oct. 18,
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New Mexico Activities Association’s 2026-2028 Classification And Alignment Brings Changes To Los Alamos High School Athletics

LAPS Athletic Director Guy Meyer

LAPS News:

The New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) classification and alignment for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years has brought a few changes to the Los Alamos High School (LAHS) athletics schedules.

LAHS football is competing in District 1-5A, along with Capital High School, Cibola High School, Highland High School, Los Lunas High School, Miyamura High School, Piedra Vista High School and Santa Fe High School.

“Over the last few years, Hilltopper football has proven to be one of the best teams in the state,” Athletic Director Guy Meyer said. Read More

Tonight’s Topper Girls Basketball Game Postponed

LAHS News:

Tonight’s Los Alamos High School girls’ basketball games vs. Valencia High School have been postponed as a precaution due to the weather forecast. The safety of the athletes and fans is a number one priority.

The games are rescheduled for Monday, Feb. 9. The freshmen will play at 4 p.m., followed by JV at 5:30 p.m. and Varsity at 7 p.m.

Go to https://www.laschools.net/departments/athletics for ticket information and to view schedules. Read More

Belen Eagles Crush Topper Boys Basketball Monday 39-81

The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers boys Topper basketball team played host to the Belen Eagles Monday night in Griffith Gymnasium. The Toppers fell behind early in the game, unable to close the gap. The Eagles’ fast offense and strong defense were more than the Toppers could handle, and they fell 39-81, bringing their record to 3-11. Here, Josh Matterson goes up for a shot in the 2nd half. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Ben Brousseau powers his way through the Eagles’ defense to score in the 1st quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Noah Romero blocks Pablo Aguilar’s shot Read More

Los Alamos High Flyers Competitive Gymnastics Teams Shine At Start Of New Season

The Los Alamos High Flyers Gymnastics Level 4 Girls team winning the 3rd place Team Trophy at the Rio Rancho competition, from left, Coach Svetlana Shurikhin, Aly Lppez, Cece Gulsby, Harmony Cutter, Lucy Meierbachtol, Ava Zadina, Grace Waters, Nina Gyrya, Zoie Romero and Coach David Vosburgh. Courtesy/LAHFG

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High Flyers competitive gymnastics teams are off to a great start this season. The competitive teams, comprised this year of 60 athletes ranging in age from 5 to 17, are collectively expected to compete in 19 competitions over the course of the competitive season. Read More

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