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Hilltopper Wrestling Ties 33-33 With Española Sun Devils

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Nicolas Ray wins by a pin over opponent Isaac Rivera Palma in weight class 215 in a match Thursday evening at the high school gym in Española. The Toppers tied with the Sundevils 33-33 in a conference match. The Toppers next outing is a tournament Jan. 27-28 at Capitol High School. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Marcos Chacon won his match over Attilio Winn in weight class 133 by a score of 11-6. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Cooper Beavers lost to Juanito Mondragon in weight class 107. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Julian Baros lost in a 4-1 decision to Cruz Sandoval. Photo Read More

Purgatory Gets 78 Inches Of Snow This Month

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Courtesy/Purgatory

PURGATORY News:

With 78 inches of snowfall so far this month and more on the way, this January at Purgatory has been one of the snowiest in recent memory.

Overnight, Purgatory received an additional 10 inches of snow, bringing the total accumulation from this week’s storms to 21 inches and it’s still snowing. Purgatory has received 149 inches of snow this season and the mountain is 100 percent open with skiing and riding on 105 trails.

As January also is the National Ski Area Association’s Safety Month, Purgatory reminds skiers and riders to know and follow the Responsibility Read More

LA Wins Two Straight Games Heading Into Start Of 2-4A Play

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Josiah Fresquez gets past Blas Saucedo for another basket. He scored 23 points for the game, which made him the high point man for the game. The Toppers won 55-44 the game played in Griffith Gym Saturday night. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Enrique Tafoya brings the ball down court in the first quarter. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

By MIKE COTE
Sports
Los Alamos Daily Post

It may be a sign of things to come for the Los Alamos Hilltopper boys basketball team, picking up two straight home wins right before the start of the District 2-4A season.

Los Alamos grabbed wins over Aztec and Read More

Weekly Fishing Report: Jan. 17, 2023

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports & Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post

Trout are a coldwater gamefish. They thrive in coldwater environments where the water temperatures do not exceed 70 degrees during the year. In most of Southern New Mexico, trout would not survive during the summer.

The State Game and Fish Department stocks catchable-size rainbow trout in the lakes and streams of Southern New Mexico beginning in November to give anglers here a chance to catch trout. These stockings usually cease by the end of March.

There is one area in Southeastern New Mexico that has conditions suitable for the year-around Read More

Pajarito Mountain Ski Area To Host Job Fair Friday!

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Pajarito has received nearly 20” of snow and is hosting a job fair Friday in the Pajarito Mountain Lodge. Screenshot this morning from webcam

Pajarito Mountain News:

Pajarito Mountain Ski Area has received nearly 20” of snow from the storms hitting New Mexico and is poised to open soon.

The mountain is urgently hiring. 

Pajarito will host a job fair 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Friday, Jan. 20 in the Pajarito Mountain Lodge.

Job seekers also may apply online immediately. The mountain is offering drop-in interviews and hiring on the spot throughout this week. Job seekers should check in 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Read More

This Week In Sports: Jan. 17-21, 2023

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This Week in Sports:

Los Alamos High School Hilltopper games are covered by the Los Alamos Daily Post sports team of Gene Mortensen (Voice of the Hilltoppers), Mike Cote, John McHale and Nate Limback.

The Los Alamos High School Hilltopper Sports Schedule for Tuesday, Jan. 17 through Saturday, Jan. 21:

 

Jan. 17 Tuesday

  • Girls Basketball vs Rio Rancho Home – 7 p.m.
  • Boys Basketball vs Moriarty Away – 7 p.m.

Jan. 18 Wednesday

  • Boys/Girls Wrestling vs Espanola Away – 3 p.m.

Jan. 19 Thursday

  • Girls Basketball vs Moriarty Home – 7 p.m. Broadcast on Daily Post YouTube Channel

Jan. 20 Friday

  • Girls Wrestling
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Los Alamos Hilltopper Girls Wrestling Team Makes Strong Showing At Recent Competitions

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Jade Blackhart dominating her match as LAHS coaches and referee watch closely. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com

Molly Castille breaking her opponent down. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com

By KayLinda Crawford
Los Alamos Daily Post

The Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Girls Wrestling Team competed recently in The Conflict at Cleveland High School Tournament in Rio Rancho.

“It’s one of the toughest tournaments in the state with teams traveling in from Arizona, Utah and Colorado,” Head Coach Emily Tew said. “The girls placed 11th of 33 teams with Jade Blackhart and Wendy Read More

Los Alamos Hilltoppers Dominate Aztec Tigers

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The Toppers run onto the court to face the Aztec Tigers Friday evening in Griffith Gymnasium and dominated the Tigers throughout the game winning 66-55. The Tigers were not up for the Toppers strong showing on both offense and defense, which was one of the Toppers best games for the season. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Niko Garcia had a great game scoring 23 points including 5 3’s to be the high point man for the game. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Senior Rick Valdez charges in for a layup. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Topper Cheerleaders. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com Read More

Op-Ed: Why Your Daughter Should Wrestle

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By EMILY TEW
Girls Wrestling Coach
Los Alamos High School

Hello, my name is Emily Tew. I am the girls wrestling coach at Los Alamos High School. I am also deeply involved in wrestling at the state level as the NM USA Wrestling Director of Women’s Wrestling. Wrestling has been a large part of my life ever since I picked it up in 7th grade. Back then, there were far less opportunities for women. I competed against boys in middle school and high school. I had the opportunity to wrestle females at only a select few tournaments a year. All that has since changed. Now girls wrestling is a sanctioned high school Read More