Education

Op-Ed: New Mexico Can’t Afford To Be Left Out Of Innovation & Opportunity

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By DAVIN LOPEZ
NMIDEA President

New Mexico has always been a place of ingenuity. From agriculture and aerospace to energy and advanced manufacturing, we’ve built our economy by solving problems in tough environments. But too often, when the New Mexico Legislature talks about innovation, investment, and economic development, they forget about the importance of research and development (R&D). Passing the R&D tax credit bill is a chance to change that — and it’s a chance the Legislature should not miss.

The research and development tax credit is not a giveaway. It’s a proven tool used Read More

Local Marriage Enrichment Workshop Begins Jan. 31

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COMMUNITY News:

Are you looking for a Valentine’s Day gift that lasts longer than chocolate or roses? Michelle Wilde of Mullein Leaf Wellness Institute suggests enriching your relationship this year for benefits that last a lifetime.

Mullein Leaf is once again offering the Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work workshop in Los Alamos. Past participants have noted they have finished the class having become “better friends” and appreciate the opportunity to practice the skills with their partner/spouse with a knowledgeable guide.

Known worldwide for his research into what happy couples Read More

Today Marks Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2026

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2026:

Today marks “The Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, which celebrates the life and legacy of a man who brought hope and healing to America.”

About Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.:

During the less than 13 years of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s leadership of the modern American Civil Rights Movement, from December 1955 until April 4, 1968, African Americans achieved more genuine progress toward racial equality in America than the previous 350 years had produced. Dr. King is widely regarded as America’s pre-eminent advocate of nonviolence Read More

Daily Postcard: Sunlight Shines On Pajarito Mountain

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Daily Postcard: Sunlight shines on Pajarito Mountain Ski Area, where registration is now open for multi-week lessons. These include Camp Bluebird (4-week Saturday-only lessons for kids ages 7-12), Master the Mountain (4-week Sunday-only lessons for all ages 7 & up), Women’s Clinics, and Senior Clinics on Thursdays. Courtesy/PMSA Read More

Toppers Fall To Robertson In Non-conference Showdown

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Kohynn Young makes a 2pt layup early in the game. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Maribel Ramos-Chacon sets up for a 3pt shot attempt. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School Topper Girls varsity basketball team welcomed the Robertson Cardinals to Griffith Gymnasium on Tuesday night for a non-conference showdown.

The Toppers battled hard from start to finish, but the Cardinals’ late push proved decisive.

Despite a strong effort, the final score was 41–33 in favor of Robertson.

 

Javaya Davison makes a 2pt jump shot. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com Read More

Topper Basketball Falls To Mesa Vista Lady Trojans 34-46

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Javaya Davison and Valery Martinez face off to start the game. Photo by Nate Limback/ladaiypost.com

Maribel Ramos-Chacon looks to pass the ball to a teammate as Aubrey Martinez guards her in the 1st quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Sports News:

The Los Alamos High School Topper Girls Basketball team lost the non-conference game against  Mesa Vista Lady Trojans in a game played to a packed house Saturday night in Griffith Gymnasium.

The Toppers played a good game but remained behind for the entire game and could not close the gap. They lost the contest 34-46.

Javaya Davison gets Read More

This Week In Sports: Jan. 20-24, 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 and events at home and away.

The Topper sports games and events 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. 20 Tuesday

  • Girls Basketball vs Escalante Away – 5:30 p.m.
  • Boys Basketball vs Moriarty Home – 6 p.m.

Jan. 22 Thursday

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

Jan. 24 Saturday

  • Girls/Boys Swimming/Diving Tom Casey Memorial Invite ABQ Academy – TBD
  • Girls/Boys
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Hilltopper Boys Basketball Team Loses To Mesa Vista 44-62

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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

Houck: Your Real Estate Contracts … The Listing Agreement (Part 1 Of 3)

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By DAVID HOUCK
Qualifying Broker
Atomic Realty, LLC

Generally, there are three main contracts a buyer and seller may use during a real estate transaction:

  1. Listing Agreement – the contract between the seller and the listing brokerage to market and manage the sale
  2. Buyer’s Brokerage Agreement
  3. Purchase Agreement

All terms in these contracts are negotiable, and buyers and sellers should carefully review and negotiate them before signing.

The Listing Agreement

The listing agreement outlines the services the broker will provide, the commission the seller agrees to pay the listing brokerage, Read More

Donavan Price Participates With Sigma Gamma Rho Sisters In 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative March

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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.org
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