Education

Three Los Alamos High School Thespians Nominated For 2026 Enchantment Awards

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EDUCATION News:

The 2026 Enchantment Awards nominees have been announced and include three Los Alamos High School (LAHS) students who performed in this year’s production of Mean Girls.

2026 Enchantment Awards nominees from LAHS:

  • Best actress nominee: Maici E. Guise;
  • Best supporting actor nominee: Zachary Sestric; and
  • Best supporting actress nominee: Aubrey Ruston.

The complete announcement of all nominees is at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9AOapdwpO4. 

The 2026 Enchantment Awards production is 7 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at Popejoy Hall on the University of New Mexico campus in Albuquerque. Read More

Playing With Purpose

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Athletes from Española and Los Alamos high schools joined together April 11-12 at Overlook Park in White Rock to fight for a future where the world is cancer free. Photo by Kate Cleveland

Española and Los Alamos high school athletes joined together April 11-12 and took time to read about the individuals each were playing for and then played for the cure. Photo by Kate Cleveland

By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Los Alamos

The weekend of April 11-12 Play for the Cure, as many enjoyed time off with family and friends taking in the spring weather, some local young ladies were demonstrating true leadership in Read More

Los Alamos High School Seniors Noah Banks And Matthew Haight Participate In 2016 Bataan Memorial Death March

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Los Alamos High School seniors Matthew Haight, left, and Noah Banks participating in the 37th annual Bataan Memorial Death March on March 21, 2026, at the White Sands Missile Range. Because of the extreme heat this year, the organizers limited the distance of the march to 15.8 miles. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Los Alamos High School seniors Noah Banks and Matthew Haight participated in the 37th annual Bataan Memorial Death March held March 21, 2026, at the White Sands Missile Range near Las Cruces.

“We wanted to challenge ourselves in a way we haven’t before,” they said, when asked what made them Read More

State Treasurer To Host: ‘Cultivating The Next Wave Of New Mexico’s Financial Leaders’ April 20

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico State Treasurer’s Office, in collaboration with the University of New Mexico (UNM) and New Mexico State University (NMSU), will bring together state finance leaders, higher education institutions, and workforce development partners to address New Mexico’s growing need for skilled public finance professionals.

As New Mexico’s public assets continue to grow, the event will highlight efforts to build in-state education pipelines that prepare students for prestigious, public-service-driven careers in government finance, investing, auditing, Read More

Los Alamos High School To Host Arts & Music Festival

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LAPS News:

The community is invited to enjoy an evening of arts and music at the annual Arts & Music Festival hosted by Los Alamos Public Schools (LAHS). This event will take place at 5 p.m., Thursday, April 23, at LAHS 1300 Diamond Drive.

The evening will include concerts by elementary, middle school and high school choirs as well as band and orchestra performances. The LAMS and LAHS jazz bands will also perform, along with several groups from the Jazz Project.

Artwork by students across the district will be on display.

This event is free and open to the public.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has Read More

UNM-LA Registration Opens For Summer & Fall Classes

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A view of the UNM-Los Alamos campus at 4000 University Dr. Courtesy/UNM-LA

UNM-LA News:

Registration for UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) summer and fall 2026 semesters is now open. Registration runs through June 5 for the summer and Aug. 28 for the fall, but is highly encouraged before the start of classes. The summer semester starts June 1 and the fall semester starts Aug. 17.

Financial aid options may be available. Students can make an appointment with UNM-LA Financial Aid Officer Jenny Duran by calling 505.662.0341 or emailing jenduran@unm.edu to discuss potential options.

Direct questions about Read More

Los Alamos Public Schools 2026 State Science Fair Results

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Students from Barranca Mesa Elementary, Mountain Elementary, Los Alamos Middle School, and Los Alamos High School at the 2026 New Mexico State Science & Engineering Fair at New Mexico Tech. Courtesy/LAPS

LAHS junior Tate Plohr and freshman Linus Plohr qualified to attend the 2026 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair in May in Phoenix, Ariz. Courtesy/LAPS

Los Alamos Middle School student Branden Keller was awarded the CO2 & Greenhouse Gas Scholarship in the amount of $2,000 at the 2026 New Mexico State Science & Engineering Fair. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Twenty Read More

This Week In Sports: April 20-25, 2026

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SPORTS News:

This week the Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers Girls and Boys Golf teams have the Los Alamos Spring Invitational at home and the boys have the Twin Warriors away game. The Girls Softball team has games at home and away, and the Boys Baseball team has games at home and away. The Boys and Girls Track and Field teams have meets at the Harper Invite at ABQ Academy.

The Los Alamos Daily Post sports team, John McHale, Mike Cote, Nate Limback and Tomás Redondo, covers Los Alamos High School Hilltopper games.

This Week’s Hilltopper Sports Schedule:

April 20 Monday

  • Girls/Boys Golf Los Alamos
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Los Alamos County Odyssey Of The Mind Wins Big At State And Heads To 2026 World Finals Competition May 27-30

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The Los Alamos County Odyssey of the Mind Los Alamos Middle School team shows off its first place trophy at the Colorado State Competition. Team members from left, Coach Vickie Daley, Jocelyne Dolejsi, Audrey Thornton, Cate Dallmann, Keiland Kolar, Coach Matt Allen, Maverick Hoffer and Kai Bain-ZInk. Courtesy photo

The Los Alamos County Odyssey of the Mind Aspen Elementary School team shows off its second place trophy at the Colorado State Competition. Team members, front row from left, Ally Mackey and Cora Brown. Back row, from left, Kenzie Bain, Idris Ortega, Lydia Condrey, Tehya Thornton, Read More