Chamisa Elementary School Principal Craig Washnok Retires
Principal Craig Washnok and the coalition of Cheetahs at Chamisa Elementary School. Courtesy photo
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Los Alamos
Any educator worth their weight in salt deserves an article about their contributions to our children. A view at the end of that journey is especially meaningful when it has molded a portion of America’s future for 31 years. You see, salt was once the thing that allowed a civilization to expand for preservation. A good educator can expand a mind to further their own preservation or mold a mind, which could in turn mold the future itself.
On May 27, Chamisa Elementary Read More
Los Alamos Youth Roller Hockey Summer 2026: June 10
Scene from Los Alamos Youth Roller Hockey. Courtesy/LAHA
By JOE ARTNAK
LAHA Coach
Los Alamos Youth Roller Hockey is starting Wednesday, June 10, and will continue 4-6 p.m., every Wednesday, at Los Alamos County Ice Rink until the start of winter ice skating and hockey season.
Expanding to additional days and age groups (including adults) depending upon interest and continued participation levels dependent on participation interest. Future announcements will be made as options are expanded.
Parents/Players are required to bring their own equipment; the minimum required is roller or inline Read More
Still Time To Register For Hilltopper Girls Summer Basketball Camps For Grades K-8
Pajarito Pickleball Club To Host Clinics For Beginners

SPORTS News:
Curious about the fastest growing sport in the United States? Ready to give it a try or build upon skills?
The Pajarito Pickleball Club will host two skills clinics for beginners this summer:
- The Beginners 1 Clinic is an opportunity for absolute beginners or those new to the game to learn a warm up to prepare for play and prevent injuries, basic skills and shots, and the foundational rules and strategies of the game.
- The Beginners 2 Clinic – is designed for those players with more than three months experience and an understanding of the basic rules to continue to develop skills
Raptors Edge Lightening In Minors Baseball 2026 Finale
Raptors and Lightning Team Photo: (front row from left) Eli Artnak, Joseph Parkinson, Ryan O’Malley,
Eddie Artnak, Declan Stewart, Ramon Hidalgo, Braxton Berry, Oliver Sutter, Owen Keenan, Jackson
Ramsey, (middle row from left) Ryker Black, Lincoln Daley, Ronan Parton, Emmett Fort, Max Hanson,
Owen Richeson, Wayne Lamb, Raymond Waters, Bryce Maestas, Abraham Ver Burg, Wyatt Smith, Ian
Martin, (back row from left) Coaches Lara Black, Sys Hansana, Jeff Richeson, Brian Keenan, Ben Sutter,
ML Waters. (Not pictured – Owen Jeffery, Lance Rim, River Yokono-Regis, Wyatt Roybal, Crystal Read More
