Education

Los Alamos High School Coach Lindsey Montoya Named 2025 USTFCCCA High School Girls Cross Country State Coach Of The Year In New Mexico

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LAHS Coach Lindsey Montoya is named the girls cross country coach of the year for New Mexico as part of USTFCCCA annual recognitions. Courtesy photo

SPORTS News:

NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced the state-by-state winners of its annual High School Cross Country Coaches of the Year Presented by the United States Marine Corps on Thursday.

One boys coach and one girls coach from 50 states – as well as the District of Columbia – were honored for their successes during the fall of 2025, as selected by a committee of experts from around Read More

Fr. Glenn: Redeeming Time

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

One of the topics that arises frequently when speaking to families with young children is the parents’ desire for the kids to reach their potential, whatever potential that might be. And, speaking with older folks, very often while reminiscing about their lives, they’ll say: “I wish I would have done this or that like I had planned.” And yet, in this latter case, as we well know, life often gets in the way. Bills, illnesses, unforeseen events can overturn the best laid plans in a moment.

We “oldies” often look at the young with envy, realizing the open horizon that awaits them … the Read More

Kristin Kosiewicz Scholarship Strives To Bring Awareness To Substance Abuse While Helping Young People

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Los Alamos resident Stan Kosiewicz and his wife, Amy Anderson, center, stand with the 2025 recipients of the Kristin Kosiewicz Substance Abuse Awareness Scholarship, from left, Samuel Carmer, Malaika Philip, Sophie Bathrick-Price and JoyMei Lincoln. Kosiewicz established the scholarship in memory of his daughter, Kristin, who died in 2021 from an accidental fentanyl overdose. Photo by Jessica Booton

1993 Los Alamos High School graduate Kristin Kosiewicz. Courtesy photo

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

Kristin Kosiewicz, a 1993 Los Alamos High School Read More

‘Rio Grande Weaving: Tradition, History, And Continuity’ With Master Weaver Irvin Trujillo At New Mexico History Museum Feb. 4

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Master weaver and award-winning textile artist Irvin Trujillo. Photo by Danielle Levitt

NMHM News:

Artists, history lovers, educators, New Mexicans and visitors to Santa Fe are cordially invited to attend “Rio Grande Weaving: Tradition, History, and Continuity” with Irvin Trujillo, in-person at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 4, at the New Mexico History Museum (NMHM).

Introduced to weaving at age 10 by his father, Trujillo is a master weaver and award-winning textile artist whose work “combines flawless technique and respect for Hispanic history and culture with innovation in response to contemporary Read More

This Week In Sports: Jan. 27-31, 2026

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SPORTS News:

This week the Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers have girls and boys basketball, swimming/diving and wrestling games at home and 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:

Jan. 27 Tuesday

  • Girls Basketball vs Española Home – 6 p.m.

Jan. 29 Thursday

  • Girls/Boys Swimming/Diving Griffin Invite Santa Fe – TBD
  • Boys Basketball vs Española Away – 6 p.m.

Jan. 30 Friday

  • Girls Basketball vs Taos Away – 6 p.m.

Jan. 31 Saturday

  • Girls/Boys Wrestling Individual
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Los Alamos High School Named To 2025 AP School Honor Roll … Earning Silver Distinction … Third Year In A Row

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Award-winning Los Alamos High School at 1300 Diamond Drive. Courtesy/LAPS

EDUCATION News:

The College Board has announced that Los Alamos High School (LAHS) has been named to the 2025 Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll, earning Silver distinction.

This is the third consecutive year that the school has earned this achievement.

The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students while broadening participation. Schools can earn this recognition annually based on criteria that reflect a commitment to increasing their school’s Read More

LAPS: Assistant Athletic Director Doug Weiss Recognized As Certified Athletic Administrator By NIAAA

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Assistant Athletic Director Doug Weiss

LAPS News:

The National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) has announced that Doug Weiss is recognized by the NIAAA as a Certified Athletic Administrator.

To earn this distinction, Weiss has demonstrated the highest level of knowledge and expertise in the field of interscholastic athletic administration. The voluntary certification process included a thorough evaluation of the candidate’s educational background, experience, and professional contributions, as well as a rigorous, comprehensive written Read More

PAC 8 Community Media Center: Jan. 23-29, 2026

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PAC 8 News:

PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.

For information, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.

PAC 8 Television schedule for Jan. 23-29, 2026:

Friday, Jan. 23, 2026

  • 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
  • 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
  • 11 a.m. — County Council Replay 1-06-26
  • 4 p.m. — Democracy Now!
  • 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
  • 6 p.m. — Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce “Los Alamos County Manager Update”
  • 7 p.m. — PAC 8 Summer Media Classes
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Leadership Los Alamos Announces 2026 Board Elections

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From Leadership Los Alamos:

Leadership Los Alamos has announced Jasmine Stephens as its new Board Chair and Martha Katko as Co-Chair for 2026.

Further, Carmen Kramer has graciously accepted her unanimous election as Board Chair for the program year 2026-2027.

Leadership Los Alamos, a 501(c)3 in its 23rd year of service in providing development, networking and support for today’s and tomorrow’s community leaders, is excited for all the opportunities that its new program chairs will bring.

Leadership Los Alamos provides a unique opportunity for individuals who live or work in Los Alamos Read More