Hilltopper Boys Basketball Team Loses To Mesa Vista 44-62
Beau Ward drives the lane for a layup basket in the game hosted by the Los Alamos High School boys basketball team Saturday afternoon against the Mesa Vista Trojans played in Griffith Gymnasium. The high-energy match was back and forth, but the Toppers struggled to answer the Trojans relentless attacks. In the third quarter Lan Frazier got hot with several 3pt shots but couldn’t overcome the lead the Trojans had built. The final score was 44-62. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Mateo Montoya makes a breakaway layup. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Dylan Baca drives the lane for Read More
USDA Announces New Presidential Appointee Travis L. Day To Serve Rural New Mexico
Travis L. Day
USDA News:
ALBUQUERQUE — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced Travis L. Day is appointed by President Donald Trump to serve as the USDA Rural Development State Director for the state of New Mexico.
Director Day will implement President Trump’s America First agenda at USDA Rural Development, ensuring the needs of America’s farmers, ranchers, and producers remain a top priority.
“When America’s farming communities prosper, the entire nation thrives. This new group of USDA appointees will ensure President Trump’s America First agenda is a reality in rural Read More
Los Alamos Conducts Rocket Launch To Test New Concepts
The SpaceLoft-XL 18 rocket launches at Spaceport America. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
- Researchers work with multiple partners to reach new heights in high-cadence, low-cost experiments
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) scientists are examining data from a recent successful suborbital rocket launch. On Nov. 19, the Laboratory, in conjunction with commercial partner UP Aerospace, conducted the launch at Spaceport America in southern New Mexico. The goal was to test the performance of a new vehicle featuring a deployable heat shield. The heat shield was developed in collaboration Read More
Posts From The Road: Painted Churches Of Texas
High Hill Interior: A wide-angle view of the interior of St. Mary’s Catholic Church at High Hill reveals the incredible and detailed painting in the church. This church is listed in the National Registry of Historic Places and is the largest of the four churches that we visited near Schulenburg, Texas. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Dubina Interior: The Dubina Parish Church in the community of Dubina is painted with beautiful hues of blue. The church was founded by several Czech families in the 1850s. This church building was built in 1912 after the previous building was destroyed in a Read More
Donavan Price Participates With Sigma Gamma Rho Sisters In 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative March
Donavan Price of Los Alamos, holding the banner at center, wearing sunglasses, participates with her Sigma Gamma Rho sisters in the 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative March on Saturday morning in Albuquerque. The march began at the intersection of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and University Boulevard and proceeded to Civic Plaza, where the program featured keynote speaker Aja N. Brooks, Esq. Sigma Gamma Rho is a national collegiate sorority incorporated in 1922 and notable for its drive to make society better through sisterhood and empowerment. To learn more, visit www.sgrho1922.orgNotice: New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board To Hold Rulemaking Hearing Expected To Last Approximately Three Days Beginning March 23
NMED News:
The New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board (“EIB”) will hold a public hearing beginning at 9 a.m., March 23, 2026, to consider EIB 25-77 (R) – In the Matter of Proposed Repeal and Replacement of 20.2.71 NMAC – Operating Permit Emissions Fees and 20.2.75 NMAC – Construction Permit Fees.
The hearing will last as long as required to hear all testimony, evidence, and public comment, and is expected to last approximately three days.
The EIB may deliberate and make a decision on the proposed regulatory changes at the conclusion of the hearing or may convene a meeting after the hearing Read More
National Museum Of Nuclear Science & History Promotes Maria Sultemeier To Volunteer & Community Outreach Manager
Maria Sultemeier
NMNSH News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History (NMNSH) has announced the promotion of Maria Sultemeier to the position of Volunteer and Community Outreach Manager, effective Feb. 2, 2026.
Sultemeier, who previously served as the museum’s Volunteer Coordinator, will now take on an expanded leadership role overseeing the growth and strategic direction of the museum’s volunteer programs and community partnerships.
In her new capacity, Sultemeier will oversee a dedicated team of approximately 40 volunteers. These individuals Read More
State Celebrates Rural Student Broadband Connections
CNM News:
SILVER CITY — A total of 484 student households in Grant County are receiving high-speed internet, thanks to a New Mexico Student Connect grant program designed to provide broadband access to rural students across New Mexico.
The Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) joined TWN Communications, state leaders, and local officials last week at Silver High School to celebrate the launch of a $1.5 million Student Connect grant project, which will connect rural students and school staff in Silver City.
“This project represents more than just faster internet—it’s about equity, Read More
New Mexico Aging And Long-Term Services Department To Present $109.7 Million Budget Focused On Expanding Senior Services And Supporting Caregivers To Legislature
ALTSD News:
SANTA FE — Next week, the New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) will ask lawmakers to approve a $109.7 million budget for fiscal year 2027, which focuses on expanding senior services and supporting caregivers.
“This budget reflects what we’re hearing from communities across New Mexico: older adults, adults with disabilities and caregivers need reliable services they can count on,” ALTSD Secretary Emily Kaltenbach said. “By investing in caregiving, meals and transportation services today, this will help us keep older New Mexicans safe, mobile and supported Read More
Topper Boys Basketball Beats ATC Phoenix 51-40
Dylan Baca works the ball down court in the 1st quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Josh Matteson and Jayden Apodaca reach for a loose ball under the Topper basket in the 2nd quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Sports News:
The Los Alamos High School Topper boys basketball team won its game against the Academy for Technology and Classics [Santa Fe] played Thursday night in Griffith Gymnasium.
The Toppers started slow and trailed for much of the first half, but improved their shooting in the second half and pulled away to win 51-40.
Lan Frazier gets a shot off past the defense Read More
