This Week In Sports: Feb. 9-14, 2026
SPORTS News:
This week the Los Alamos High School Hilltopper girls have basketball games at home and away, and the boys have a basketball game at home and wrestling matches away.
The Topper sports games 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:
Feb. 9 Monday
- Girls Basketball vs Valencia Home – 7 p.m.
Feb. 13 Friday
- Boys Wrestling at Regional Qualifier Tucumcari – TBD
- Girls Basketball vs Española Away – 6 p.m.
Feb. 14 Saturday
- Boys Wrestling at Regional Qualifier Tucumcari – TBD
- Boys Basketball
Bill Co-Sponsor Rep. Christine Chandler Hopes To Turn Down Temperature On Medical Malpractice Debate
Rep. Christine Chandler, D-Los Alamos
By DANIEL J. CHACÓN
The Santa Fe New Mexican
The House Judiciary Committee is scheduled to take up a high-profile bill Monday to change New Mexico’s medical malpractice law, after a presentation Friday, the chairwoman said was designed to inoculate the discussion from the divisive rhetoric that has marked the debate.
With less than two weeks left in the 30-day session, Rep. Christine Chandler, D-Los Alamos, who is a co-sponsor of House Bill 99, emphasized the urgency of getting the legislation — which she noted has bipartisan support — passed.
“There has Read More
Luján, Morelle, Gluesenkamp Perez Continue Fight For Consumers’ Right To Repair
Congressional News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), Congressman Joe Morelle (D-NY-25), and Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA-03), introduced the Fair Repair Act, legislation to guarantee consumers and small businesses a right to repair their own products by requiring manufacturers to make diagnostic repair information, parts, and tools readily available.
“For far too long, the wealthiest individuals and largest corporations have made it more difficult for Americans to repair the products they own,” Luján said. “The costs of these barriers can Read More
Legislative Roundup: 13 Days Left In Session
Demonstrators cheer and hold up signs during a public lands rally on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, outside of the state Capitol. Matt Dahlseid/The New Mexican
The Santa Fe New Mexican
Dawn the duck: The New Mexico Senate unanimously confirmed the appointment Friday of Dawn Walters to lead the state’s newly established Office of the Child Advocate.
The office will be responsible for providing third-party oversight of New Mexico’s troubled child welfare system.
“This role has been long awaited and is critical to the safety and success of New Mexico’s children and families,” Sen. Katy Duhigg, D-Albuquerque, Read More
NMDOT Awards Nearly $47 Million For 27 Local Transportation Projects
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) awarded nearly $47 million to 27 projects through four federal funding programs, benefiting 15 agencies statewide, during the federal fiscal year 2026 call for projects.
Awarded projects range from supporting transit operation and infrastructure upgrades, to design and construction of urban and rural multiuse paths and trails, to supporting Safe Routes to School programs. A full list of projects is listed below.
“These programs are critical for Tribal and local public agencies, funding projects from planning Read More
FBI: Men Sentenced For Kidnapping, Human Smuggling Scheme
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Two Guatemalan nationals were sentenced to prison for orchestrating a ransom scheme in which they held 11 undocumented immigrants captive and extorted their families under threats of violence and cartel retaliation.
There is no parole in the federal system.
According to court records, the FBI received a kidnapping complaint on March 1, 2025, alleging that the family of an undocumented immigrant was being extorted for ransom under threats of violence and cartel involvement. Agents traced the ransom calls to a residence in southwest Albuquerque and executed a search Read More
Winter Storm Fern Victims Have Until Feb. 23 To Replace Lost SNAP Benefits
HCA News:
SANTA FE — Lincoln and Chaves County residents who lost food due to Winter Storm Fern have 18 days remaining to request emergency replacement of their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
The deadline for reporting food losses is Monday, Feb. 23.
“We are committed to standing with the residents of Lincoln and Chaves County as they recover from this winter storm,” Niki Kozlowski, Income Support Division Director said. “We are helping families replace the food they lost so they can continue to have the nutrition they need during this time.”
The New Mexico Health Read More
Farmington’s Historic Downtown Earns State Arts & Cultural District Authorization
Art in the Heart Little Cowboy sculpture by Larry Starck. Courtesy/ Brad Ryan
Art in the Alley mural by Tommy A. Singer located behind the Totah Theater. Courtesy photo
EDD News:
SANTA FE — Historic Downtown Farmington has been granted state authorization as an Arts & Cultural District following the successful completion of the Arts & Cultural District start up benchmarks, becoming the 11th NM community to earn state authorization.
New Mexico’s Arts & Cultural Districts make a positive impact by working with artists, entrepreneurs, arts organizations/institutions and cultural/historic Read More
Enjoy Rockets And Rosé At New Mexico Museum Of Space History Feb. 12
NMMSH News:
Celebrate Valentine’s Day and set your heart aflame on a date night with your sweetie for Rockets and Rosé Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, at New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo, NM.
Blast off with your partner, significant other, or friends who are over the age of 21 and build a rocket, then sip a glass of wine provided by Carino’s Italian Restaurant in Alamogordo. Click here to find out more: https://www.spacehalloffame.org/rockets-and-rose/
- 5-5:30 p.m. – Doors open for check‑in, ID verification, and welcome
- 5:45 p.m. – Program begins
- 8 p.m. – Rocket launch (weather, crowd
State Fair Announces Ian Munsick To Perform At 2026 Fair
NMSF News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Rising country star Ian Munsick will bring his high-energy, Western-inspired sound to the 2026 New Mexico State Fair, adding a must-see concert to this year’s fair lineup. Ian Munsick will take the stage following PRCA Xtreme Bulls Saturday, Sept. 12.
Known for blending modern country with the spirit of the American West, Munsick has quickly made a name for himself with fan-favorite hits, powerful live performances and a style that honors his Wyoming roots. His appearance at the New Mexico State Fair promises an unforgettable night of music for country fans of all ages. Read More
