Plenty of action underway in front of the Arizona goal today during the 2025 Nuclear Shootout Hockey Tournament at the Los Alamos County Ice Rink. This exciting college hockey tournament runs through Sunday and features teams from Texas State University, Texas A&M University, Santa Clara University, Arizona State University and University of New Mexico, which brings high-intensity action to the ice during this three-day event. The UNM Hockey team played today against Arizona State University, which they lost 1-4. The UMN team has four Los Alamos graduates on the roster, #52 Tyler Weiss Read More
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This Week In Sports: Jan. 21-25, 2025
This Week In Sports:
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:
Jan. 21 Tuesday
- Girls Basketball vs Escalante Home – 5:30 p.m.
- Boys Basketball vs Moriarty Away – 7 p.m.
Jan. 22 Wednesday
- Girls/Boys Wrestling vs Grants and Valley Los Alamos Invite – 4 p.m.
Jan. 23 Thursday
- Girls Basketball vs Moriarty Home – 7 p.m.
Jan. 24 Friday
- Girls/Boys Swimming at Griffin Invite Santa Fe GCC Center
- Boys Wrestling at St. Pius Tournament St. Pius – 3 p.m.
Jan. 25 Saturday
- Girls/Boys Swimming
Topper Varsity Basketball Falls To Academy Chargers 47-69
Zachary Mauro drives in for a layup in the first quarter as Hunter Aime tries to block the shot. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Eddie Gartz scores a layup as Gage Conway tries to block the shot in the first quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Zach Mauro dribbles past Kasen Alter-Gonzales as he brings the ball down court. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Diego Garcia and Jadon Olson struggle for the ball under the Topper basket. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Pajarito Mountain Mother Lift Opens This Weekend
Courtesy/Pajarito Mountain
PAJARITO News:
Pajarito Mountain is open Thursday through Monday for MLK, and this week’s 7 inches of fresh snow has given the slopes a much-needed refresh (plus a couple inches in the forecast Sunday-Monday).
Conditions are great for carving turns, exploring your favorite trails, or just soaking up the winter vibes. It’s shaping up to be a fantastic weekend to hit the mountain.
Speaking of the weekend, we’re excited to open the Mother Lift! This means access to Wildcat, Compromise, Porcupine Park, Pussycat, and West Road—some of our favorite spots. Plus, every Read More
Wendy Sheppard Earns 100th Varsity Wrestling Win
Wendy Sheppard earned her 100th Varsity Wrestling win this past weekend at the Moriarty Invitational. She also took home 1st place at the 145 pound weight class. Courtesy Photo
SPORTS News:
Wendy Sheppard earned her 100th Varsity Wrestling win this past weekend at the Moriarty Invitational. She also took home 1st place at the 145 pound weight class.
The Lady Toppers came home with many top 4 finishes:
- Gala Nelson – 2nd at 107
- Mary Lou Sheppard – 4th at 120
- Xylin Patterson – 4th at 138
- Wendy Sheppard – 1st at 145
- Jade Blackhart – 2nd at 145
Los Alamos Ski Racing Club Dominates Podium At Purgatory
Los Alamos Ski Racing Club dominates the podium in the U18+ men’s Super-G race! Hirotaka Mertes (top center) claims 1st place, Liam Brown (top right) takes 2nd, and Michael Bane (top left) secures 3rd. A thrilling sweep for LASRC! Photo by Tim Brown
Los Alamos Ski Racing Club racer Liam Brown powers through a Super-G turn with precision and speed. Photo by Michelle Mosby
By KEVIN MERTES
Los Alamos Ski Racing Club
The Los Alamos Ski Racing Club (LASRC) stormed the slopes of Purgatory, Colorado, leaving a trail of victory in its wake! Ten youth alpine ski racers made their mark in the first event Read More
Los Alamos Ice Rink Hosts The 2025 Nuclear Shootout Hockey Tournament: College Weekend Returns Jan. 17-19
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Ice Rink is proud to announce the return of the Nuclear Shootout Hockey Tournament, set to take place from Friday, Jan. 17 to Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025. This exciting, three-day college hockey event will feature top teams from across the nation, bringing high-intensity action to the ice.
Clarification on Team Lineup:
Due to a recent change, we would like to clarify the updated list of teams participating in this year’s tournament. The following universities will now compete:
- Texas State University
- Texas A&M University
- Santa Clara University
- Arizona State University
Los Alamos Toppers Swim And Dive Team Show Up Strong At Academy Mega Meet
Some Members of the 2024-2025 Hilltopper Swim/Dive Team at Practice Jan. 14, 2025. Pictured: (Back row, left to right) Zach Sestric, Zane Pedersen, James Adams, Will Borovina, Ammon Lee. Middle Row: Emilie Daligault, Deb Brug, Catherine Price, Grace Evans, Grace Nowell, Jace, Kerstiens, Austin Theye. Front Row: Samantha Clayton, Lena Ronning, Sophia Pieck, Anna Kersteins, Michelle Lo, Emma Riede, Alma Hurlocker. Courtesy photo
SPORTS News:
Last weekend, Albuquerque Academy hosted its 26th Annual Invitational meet, with teams coming from as far away as Hobbs and Gallup, bringing more Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: Jan. 14 2025
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
Happy New Year!
The snowpack in Northern New Mexico improved somewhat last week and now is 32-percent of normal. The weather forecast for this coming week looks like typical January weather with highs in the 40’s and lows in the low 20’s and teens.
Next week could see an Artic blast thanks to the Polar Vortex plunging south. These cold blasts are no joke and temperatures can 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 here can Read More
2025 Nuclear Shootout College Hockey Tournament Jan. 17-19 At Los Alamos County Ice Rink
Nuclear Shootout College Hockey Tournament is Jan. 17-19 at Los Alamos County Ice Rink. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has joined forces with the University of New Mexico and Los Alamos Hockey Association to return the Nuclear Shootout College Hockey Tournament to the Los Alamos County Ice Rink.
This event kicks off at 9 a.m. Jan. 17 and wraps up Jan. 19.
Team participating in this two-day tournament include Colorado Air Force, Missouri State, Arizona State University and University of New Mexico.
Times vary for this 2-day event. Read More