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Topper Girls Varsity Basketball Falls To Española In District Game

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Before tipoff, the Hilltoppers recognized the two seniors on the team, Sofia Trujillo and Jenae Velarde, in a pregame recognition with fellow teammates, family and fans. Photo By Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Pregame senior recognition: Sofia Trujillo and family. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Pregame senior recognition: Jenae Velarde and family. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School Hilltopper girls varsity basketball team hosted the Española Sundevils Friday night at Griffith Gymnasium for a district matchup.

The Toppers came Read More

Los Alamos NJROTC Performs Exceptionally Well In Every Event At ‘Quest For Gold’ Regional Drill Meet In Tucson

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Topper Company shows off the results of their hard work in the ‘Quest For Gold’ regional drill meet. Courtesy/NJROTC

By C/LTJG MELANIE WEEKLEY
NJROTC
Public Affairs Officer

Over the weekend, Los Alamos NJROTC traveled to Tucson, Ariz., to compete in the highly competitive Quest For Gold regional drill meet. Months of dedication and training led up to this moment and the teams were eager to showcase their skills against some of the best units in New Mexico, Texas, California and Arizona.

The competition was intense, but despite the pressure, Topper Company remained focused and performed exceptionally Read More

Republicans’ Bills Get Hearings But Little Love From Dems

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Payton McNabb, 19, of North Carolina, who was injured during a high school volleyball game by a transgender teen on the opposing team, speaks to reporters at the state Capitol in Santa Fe during a news conference held today by Republican lawmakers backing a bill that would prohibit transgender athletes from competing against girls. Photo by Michael G. Seamans/The New Mexican

By DANIEL J. CHACÓN
The Santa Fe New Mexican

A bill that would prohibit transgender athletes from participating in girls’ and women’s sports at schools.

A bill that would get rid of the requirement for concealed carry licenses. Read More

This Week In Varsity Sports: Feb. 14-15, 2025

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This Week In Sports: Feb. 14-15, 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. 14 Friday

  • Boys Wrestling NMAA Regional Tournament
  • Girls Basketball vs Espanola Home – 7 p.m.

Feb. 15 Saturday

  • Boys Basketball vs Espanola Away – 3 p.m.
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Topper Girls Basketball Falls To The Elkettes 29-51

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Sarah Price attempts to get a shot off over Reanna Arrietta in the first quarter. The Topper Girls basketball team lost a conference game to the Elkettes Thursday night on the road in Pojoaque in the Hight School Gym 29-51. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Kohynn Young struggles to get through the Elkettes on her way the Topper basket in the first quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Aaliyah Chavez takes shot as Monique Arrietta attempts to block the shot in the second quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

Topper Boys Basketball Falls To The Moriarty Pintos 49-45

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The Topper Boys Basketball hosted the Moriarty Pintos in Griffith Gym Friday night in a conference game. The Toppers struggle in the first half as the Pintos ran up the score but as the Toppers took to the court for the second half, they found their groove and overtook the Pintos as the score went back and forth for the entire second half. In the closing minutes of the game the Pintos hit a couple of critical scores and pulled ahead to win the game 49-45. Ben Brusseau powers past Ray Schmutz on his way the basket for a layup. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Lan Frazier takes a short jumper over Evan Read More

Weekly Fishing Report: Feb. 10, 2025 

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By GEORGE MORSE 
Sports and Outdoors 
Los Alamos Daily Post 

The snowpack in Northern New Mexico  is 17-percent of normal. Last week saw record-breaking warm temperatures. The weather forecast for this coming week shows some chances of precipitation and average to above- average  temperatures. 

The Arctic Blast is over. Temperatures can still  plunge well-below zero in some of our high mountain valleys.

The Moreno Valley where Eagle Nest Lake is located is a prime example. Temperatures can still fall below zero even into March. Pease dress warmly and in layers. 

The record low temperature Read More

Registration Opens For 2025 Mountaineers Climbing School

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Scene of rock climbing. Courtesy/Los Alamos Mountaineers

By BILL PRIEDHORSKY
Los Alamos Mountaineers

  • Scholarships available in cases of need for 2025 Los Alamos Mountaineers Climbing School

The Los Alamos Mountaineers would like to announce their 2025 rock climbing school, in conjunction with Mountain Skills Rock Climbing Adventures of Taos. Details can be found on the climbing school page at  https://www.lamountaineers.org/drupal7/node/1169. Scholarship aid may be possible in cases of need.

Mountain Skills, supported by Mountaineers volunteers, will teach rock climbing with Read More

Topper Boys Varsity Basketball Falls To Elks 61-49

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Zachary Mauro jumps high at the tip off to start the game. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Dylan Baca passes the ball for a basket attempt. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers varsity boys basketball team hosted the Pojoaque Elks Tuesday night at Griffith Gymnasium for a district matchup.

The Hilltoppers played hard on offense and defense but had a few missteps turning the ball over, which allowed the Elks to pull ahead.

The final score was 61-49 in favor of the Elks.

Lan Frazier drains a 3 point point shot in the second quarter. Photo Read More

NJROTC Departs For Regional Competition In Tucson

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The Los Alamos High School NJROTC team did well in the Area 20 East Qualifier Drill last week in Albuquerque, earning them the opportunity to compete this weekend in the Area 20 Quest for Gold Regional Competition at Sahuaria High School in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

The NJROTC team share a cheer this morning prior to departing for Tucson. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

LAFD and LAPD escort the team through town this morning as they depart to compete in the Area 20 Quest for gold Regional Competition for Tucson. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More