The Topper Softball program would like to thank all the kids and families who joined us for this year’s softball camp. Even with the rainy weather, everyone showed up with great energy and positive attitudes. Your effort and support made the camp a success, and we’re so grateful to have such a dedicated and enthusiastic community. We can’t wait to see you all again next year! Courtesy/LAPS Read More
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Posts From The Road: Mickey Mantle’s Boyhood Home Along Route 66 In Oklahoma
Boyhood Home: The modest white wood-sided house at 319 S. Quincy Street in Commerce, Okla., is where Mickey Mantle spent his early years from age three until he signed a pro baseball contract after high school. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Mantle Homestead: The Mantle homestead included the house and a tin garage or barn on the side of the property. The open grassy lawn between the two structures is where Mickey Mantle spent every afternoon practicing his hitting skills. His father and grandfather served as his pitchers. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
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NMAA’s JP Murrieta Visits LAHS Sports Lit Students & Films Gametime Segment With Topper Girls Cross Country
New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) Sports Information Director JP Murrieta speaking to teacher Lori Thompson’s Sports Lit students Thursday at Los Alamos High School. Photo By John McHale/ladailypost.com
NMAA Sports Information Director JP Murrieta filming a segment of Gametime with the Topper Girls Cross Country Team Thursday in Griffith Gymnasium. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Hilltoppers Varsity Soccer Shuts Out Taos Tigers 3-0
Toppers get pumped up before the match. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Ben Dattlebaun jumps for a header off a Tiger goal kick. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers Varsity Soccer Team hosted the Taos Tigers Thursday night at Sullivan Field for a home district matchup.
The Hilltoppers came into the match following a strong 5-1 victory on Tuesday night over the Moriarty Pintos.
The Toppers scored early in Thursday night’s match with a perfectly placed shot by Taelin Stanfield. The Toppers continued their attack, racking up two more Read More
Topper Volleyball Wins Match Over Espanola Sundevils
The Los Alamos hosted a match against the Espanola Sundevils Tuesday in Griffith Gym. The Toppers had a slow start by dropping the first two sets but came back to win the final three set to win the match 3-2. Pictured: Erin Pompeo spikes the ball between Kimberly Griego in the first set. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Sierra Gonzales paying the Libero position digs a serve in the second set. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Dellany Balkey and Maya Graves block a spike attempt by Averi Schultz in the first set. Photo by John McHa/leladailypost.com
Raina Passalacqua and Peyton Labonty Read More
Purgatory Resort Named In Condé Nast Traveler 2025 Reader’s Choice Awards
Courtesy/Purgatory Resort
PURGATORY News:
DURANGO — Condé Nast Traveler today announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards with Purgatory Resort recognized as the #23 Ski Resort in the USA.
Condé Nast Traveler received more than 757,000 survey responses from readers across the United States rating their travel experiences across the globe to offer a comprehensive look at the places they eagerly anticipate revisiting. The Readers’ Choice Awards, with their unparalleled legacy as the travel industry’s longest running and most prestigious accolades from Read More
Mark Your Calendar For Ski Swap At LAMS Oct. 18
2019 LASRC Ski Swap. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
LASRC News:
The annual Los Alamos Ski Swap, hosted by the Los Alamos Ski Racing Club, will take place at the Los Alamos Middle School on Saturday, Oct. 18 with important times to note.
- 8 a.m.–11 a.m.: Equipment for public resale drop off.
- 1–4 p.m.: Public Sales open. Come and purchase your new or swapped gear.
- 12–3 p.m.: Sunday, Oct 19: Pick-up for unsold equipment and pick up payment for sold equipment
- Special pre-sale access time for those who sign up and volunteer for the swap. Contact Tim Brown tjbrown73@gmail.com to sign-up.
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Kick For The Cure: LAHS Girls Soccer Program Raises Awareness For Breast Cancer Oct. 16
SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos High School Girls Soccer program invites the community to join them for Kick for the Cure, a special event dedicated to raising awareness for breast cancer. The game will take place at 4 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025 at LAHS Sullivan Field.
Fans are encouraged to wear pink to show their support, and raffle tickets will be on sale with all proceeds benefiting the Susan G. Komen Foundation, an organization which invests in research, improves access to care and supports patients and their families. Raffle drawings will include fun prizes, with every ticket purchase helping Read More
Los Alamos Golf Teams Host 2025 Fall Tournament
The Los Alamos High School Boys and Girls Golf Teams played host to the Fall Invite Golf tournament Monday at the Los Alamos Golf Course. The three-team tournament featured teams from Albuquerque Academy, St. Michael’s High School and Los Alamos. The Los Alamos Boys’ team shot 337 and beat St Mikes and Albuquerque Academy who both shot 338 and 339, respectively. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The Los Alamos High School Girls Golf Team. Albuquerque Academy posted 367 strokes to win first-place and Los Alamos Girls’ Team posted 405 strokes for a second-place finish. Photo Read More
This Week In Sports: Oct. 7-11, 2025
SPORTS News:
This week, the Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers boys and girls teams have some home and some away games for soccer and volleyball.
The sports games and events are covered by the Los Alamos Daily Post sports team of John McHale, Mike Cote and Nate Limback.
This Week’s Hilltopper Sports Schedule:
- Tuesday, Oct. 7
- Girls Soccer vs Moriarty Away – 4 p.m.
- Boys Soccer vs Moriarty Home – 6 p.m.
- Volleyball vs Española Home – 6 p.m.
- Thursday, Oct. 9
- Girls Soccer vs Taos Away – 4 p.m.
- Boys Soccer vs Taos Home – 6 p.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 11 — Volleyball vs St. Pius Away – 1:30 p.m.