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Los Alamos High School NJROTC Passes Annual Area 20 Inspection With Flying Colors!

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The Los Alamos High School NJROTC held its annual Area 20 inspection with the Navy Thursday morning in Griffith Gymnasium. Area Manager George Murga was on hand to witness the events as cadets performed and were judged on close order drills—which they passed with flying colors. The LAHS choir directed by Jacob Rutledge opened the event singing the National Anthem. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

NJROTC cadets march past the judges in review. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

The Los Alamos NJROTC cadets and leaders gather at the 2025 Area 20 inspection Thursday morning in Griffith Read More

Hilltopper Swim And Dive Team Goes To State

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Senior Captains entering competition: Takeshi Shiina, Lena Ronning, Jace Kerstiens, Libby Nolen, Ian Corey. Courtesy photo

Topper State Swim/Dive State Team loading bus. Courtesy photo

By SANDY HURLOCKER
Toppers Swim And Dive Team

The Hilltopper Swim and Dive team goes to State: Boys third. Girls Fifth.

Thirty-seven high schools from all corners of New Mexico gathered at Albuquerque Academy to compete in the NMAA State Swim/Dive Championships. By the last splash, Los Alamos boys swam and dove to third place. The girls placed fifth.

Albuquerque Academy continued its aquatic dominance Read More

Try Lacrosse For Free Sunday At Overlook Park

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SPORT News:

Registration for lacrosse is open. To learn more, attend “Try Lacrosse for Free Day” 2-5 p.m. Sunday at Overlook Park in White Rock.

There will be games, activities and raffle.

Why Lacrosse?

  • Lacrosse is a dynamic, team-oriented sport that fosters athleticism, confidence and lifelong friendships. The program will focus on skill development, teamwork and having fun on and off the field.

Who Can Join?

  • Three youth teams:
    • 10 U (co-ed)
    • 12U (co-ed)
    • 14U Boys
  • JV Girls: 7th grade – 12 grade
  • High School Boys: 9th – 12th grade

No prior experience necessary – just a love for learning Read More

Topper Swim Teams Place In 2025 State Tournament

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The Topper Swimming teams competed in the State Tournament held on the campus of Albuquerque Academy this past weekend. The boys swim team won a third-place finish, and the girls won a fourth-place finish. Pictured: The boys swim team with their third-place trophy. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Grace Nowell competing in the Girls 200-yard Freestyle, she finished first in her heat. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Sophia Peck at the start of the 50-yard freestyle she finished 3rd in her heat. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Thomas Daligault competing in the 100-yard Butterfly, Read More

US Kids Golf Program Registration Opens March 3

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COUNTY News:

Registration for the US Kids Golf Program’s Spring 2025 session opens March 3, 2025! This exciting program, designed for young golfers, will run from April 21 through May 22, providing an excellent opportunity for children ages 6 through 13 to develop their golf skills in a fun and supportive environment.

The program will be offered in two pods:

  • POD 1: Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • POD 2: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Cost: $75 per student

Each pod is limited to 10 students, ensuring personalized attention for every participant. This is a great opportunity Read More

LAHS Diver Asher Kohn Finishes Fourth At State

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Asher Kohn. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Asher Kohn. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

By CARL CADY
LAHS Diving Coach

Los Alamos High School (LAHS) senior Asher Kohn had an excellent year and finished fourth at State. He came into the season with a solid foundation and increased the degree of difficulty on the dives he was doing as well as working hard on his finishes.

I believe, as his coach, that he was able to hold on to the fourth place finish primarily do to his work effort on both the degree and his entries.

I am proud of the consistency and the way Asher finished the season. I also want Read More

Weekly Fishing Report: Feb. 24, 2025

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post 

The snowpack in Northern New Mexico is 43-percent of normal. Two weeks ago saw some snow in the mountains and the snowpack increased. Locally  the snowpack at the Hopewell measuring station is 55-percent of normal with a snow depth of 24 inches. 

Last week saw two different  weather patterns in New Mexico. Temperatures were bitterly cold in Eastern New Mexico, but much milder in t he Central and Western parts of the state. This week temperatures are forecast to be above normal with little chance of any precipitation. 

The snowpack in Southern Read More

This Week In Sports: Feb. 24-25, 2025

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This Week In Sports: Feb. 24-25, 2025

Los Alamos High School Hilltopper games are covered by the Los Alamos Daily Post sports team of John McHale and Nate Limback.

This Week’s Hilltopper Sports Schedule:

 

Feb. 24 Monday

  • Boys Basketball vs Moriarty First Round Playoff Home 6 p.m.

Feb. 25 Tuesday

  • Girls Basketball vs Moriarty First Round Playoff Away 6 p.m.
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Bill To Increase Top Oil And Gas Royalty Rate On New Mexico State Lands Passes Senate

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From the New Mexico State Land Office:

          • Offering market rate for premium tracts would generate over $1 billion in additional value for public schools, universities and hospitals

SANTA FE – For the first time, legislation pushed by New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard to increase the top royalty rate offered for new oil and gas development on the best state lands from 20% to the market rate of 25% passed the full New Mexico Senate today.

Senate Bill 23, sponsored by Sen. George Muñoz and co-sponsored by Speaker of the House Javier Martinez, Sen. Liz Stefanics and Rep. Read More

Scenes From Senior Night At Topper Home Game

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It was senior night at the Topper basketball game Tuesday night in Griffith Gym to recognize and honor the graduating seniors for their participation and contribution to Topper sports. Pictured: Group shot of the Seniors and their families. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Senior Topper Cheer leaders: Trinity Lucero, Deja Tafoya, Harmony Gutierrez and not pictured Lucia Chacon and their family members. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Eddie Gartz and his family members. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Dylan Lovato and his family members. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More