Education

LAPS Announces 2026 District Spelling Bee Results

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2026 LAPS District Spelling Bee winners from left, Hannah Li, 1st place; Fynn Johnson, 2nd place; and Oliver Truong, 3rd place. Li and Johnson will represent LAPS at the New Mexico State Qualifying Spelling Bee at the end of February. Courtesy/LAPS

Volunteers for this year’s District Spelling Bee include, front row from left, judges Debbie Grothaus, Morrie Pongratz and Sondra Wymanback, and back row from left, Jeff Favorite, pronouncer; Jonathan Richardson, coordinator; Nancy Brugh, emcee/recordkeeper and Tammy Hinckley, timekeeper. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

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Toppers Fall To Sundevils 46-68 In Conference Game

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Ben Brousseau gets a shot off over Española Sundevils defender Aaron Quintina in the first quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Lan Frazier is challenged by Sundevils defender Zach Archuleta in the 2nd quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers Varsity Boys Basketball team traveled to Española Thursday night to play against the Española Valley Sundevils in a conference game in the Edward Medina Gymnasium.

The game did not go well for the Toppers. They were unable to overcome the relentless offense and defense of the Sundevils, Read More

Los Alamos High School Senior Alyssa Sun Named A Coca-Cola Scholar Regional Finalist

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Los Alamos High School (LAHS) senior Alyssa Sun has been named a Regional Finalist for the 2026 class of the Coca-Cola Scholars Program. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Los Alamos High School (LAHS) senior Alyssa Sun has been named a Regional Finalist for the 2026 class of the Coca-Cola Scholars Program, moving to the next round of the selection process to become a Coca-Cola Scholar and receive a $20,000 college scholarship.

A joint effort of Coca-Cola bottlers across the country and The Coca-Cola Company, the Coca-Cola Scholars Program is the largest corporate-sponsored, achievement-based scholarship Read More

McQuiston: Why Winter Fender-Benders Cost More Than Summer Ones

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By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
A winter fender-bender often looks harmless. Low speeds, light damage, everyone drives away.
But many drivers are surprised to learn that those same minor accidents usually cost more to fix in winter than in summer.
Here’s why.
Cold Makes Small Damage Bigger
  • In cold temperatures, plastics and paint become brittle. Instead of bending or scuffing, parts crack and mounting clips snap. What might be cosmetic damage in July often turns into a real repair in January.
Bumpers Are Full of Technology 
  • Modern bumpers hide sensors
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New Mexico Department Of Workforce Solutions Launches Statewide Leadership Training To Address Homelessness

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NMDWS Cabinet Secretary Sarita Nair

NMDWS News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A new statewide leadership training series launched today as the state aims to strengthen New Mexico’s response to homelessness and housing instability.

The five-session series will cover leadership, data storytelling, equitable staffing, financial stewardship, and trauma-informed critical incident debriefing. The initiative combines expert-led training with facilitated peer conversations, creating space for leaders to share proven strategies, align efforts and address real-time challenges facing communities Read More

Hilltopper Girls Varsity Basketball Falls To Sundevils 45-42

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The Toppers celebrate a late 3pt basket by Danae Rodriguez. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Faith Archuleta drives the ball over half court in the first quarter. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Hilltopper Head Coach Mike Kluk strategizes with the team during a late game timeout in the 4th quarter. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School Hilltopper girls varsity basketball team hosted the Española Lady Sundevils Tuesday night at Griffith Gymnasium. The long-standing rivalry lived up to the hype, with both teams giving it their all for Read More

FBI: Third Defendant Charged In September 2025 School Zone Shooting In Las Cruces

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Handgun located on John Anthony Orta on Sept. 6, 2025, in Las Cruces. He has been charged federally with possession of a firearm in a school zone. He faces up to five years in prison. Courtesy/FBI

The AR-15 style pistol located on Steven Mendoza on Sept. 6, 2025, in Las Cruces. He has been charged federally with possession of a firearm in a school zone. His trial is pending. Courtesy/FBI

Instagram photo of Luis Angel Ruiz with what appears to be the same AR-15 style piston recovered from Steven Mendoza Sept. 6, 2025, in Las Cruces. Ruiz was charged Sept. 24, 2025, with discharging a firearm in a school

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Leopold Writing Program & Santa Fe International Literary Festival Celebrate Ongoing Partnership For 2026 Festival

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Aldo Leopold. Courtesy/Aldo Leopold Foundation

SFILF News:

SANTA FE — The Leopold Writing Program and the Santa Fe International Literary Festival (SFILF) has announced their continued partnership for the 2026 Festival. The upcoming event will feature award-winning writers, including Ada Limón, George Saunders, and James McBride.

The Festival will also feature a new iteration of the collaborative Write Your Story activity, an ongoing partnership with the Santa Fe International Literary Festival that reflects a shared commitment to uplifting and strengthening New Mexico’s vibrant Read More

ECECD To Administer 2026 Summer Food Service Program

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ECECD News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) will continue administering the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) in 2026—ensuring children have access to nutritious meals during summer break and other school closures.   

All children ages 1-18 are eligible—no registration or proof of enrollment is necessary. Individuals over 18 who have a mental or physical disability and participate during the school year in a qualifying program are also eligible to participate. 

Organizations eligible for meal site sponsorship include public or Read More

Applications Now Open For 2026-27 Young Voices Season

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Scene from the Young Voices of the Santa Fe Opera training program. Courtesy/SFO

SFO News:

Registration is open for the Young Voices of the Santa Fe Opera, which was created in January of 2008 to encourage, nurture and guide high school students exhibiting talent, desire and potential for singing classical music.

Program participants receive voice lessons and musical coaching by the Santa Fe Opera’s music staff as well as training in diction, music theory and basic acting. Students also participate in master classes with visiting guest artists, attend cultural events and have multiple opportunities Read More