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Pajarito First To Open In New Mexico This Saturday!

Conditions this morning at Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. Courtesy photo

Pajarito Mountain News:

  • Monster Storm Brings Historic Opening To Ski Area

Pajarito Mountain will open this Saturday, Nov. 9  for its ski season, five weeks before its scheduled opening date. The mountain will open with Aspen lift.

The mountain received 29” of snow in the 72 hours, allowing the resort to get open.

“This is historic for Pajarito Mountain. It’s been about 40 years since Pajarito has been able to open before Thanksgiving,” Pajarito Mountain General Manager Jasen Bellomy said. “This is an amazing way to kick off Read More

Los Alamos High School Football First Round State Tournament Game Rescheduled For Saturday

LAPS News:

Due to the weather forecast for Friday, the first round of the NMAA State Football Tournament game between Los Alamos High School and Valley High School has been moved to Saturday, No. 9.

The game will be played at Sullivan Field. Game time is 12 p.m. Gates will open at 11 a.m.

Tickets are $12 for adults, $7 for students, military and seniors (age 65 and older). Tickets may be purchased in advance through GoFan.

Go to https://gofan.co/app/events/760808?schoolId=NMAA to purchase tickets.

Season, student and staff passes will not be accepted for this game.

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Los Alamos Extreme Cheer Team Shines At Zia Bowl

Los Alamos Extreme Cheer Team  placed 1st in the Advanced Division and Novice Division also took 1st place and BEST in SHOW at the Zia Bowl Cheer Championship Nov. 3 in Santa Fe. ‘Beyond proud of our team, their hard work, dedication paid off. We had a great season ladies! See ya next season Extreme.’ Courtesy photo

Los Alamos Extreme Cheer Team Coaches. Courtesy photo Read More

Griffith Gym Evacuated Due To Fire Alarm Ahead Of Topper Girls Volleyball Game Against Moriarty

A fire alarm sounded and Griffith Gymnasium was evacuated Tuesday night prior to the start of the Topper girls  volleyball game against Moriarty. Los Alamos firefighters entered the gym to assess the situation, determining it was a false alarm. After the all clear was given, the game was played with the Toppers winning 3-1. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

Girls U10 Comp Soccer TryOuts At Overlook Today

SPORTS News:

Girls U10 Comp Soccer TryOuts open to girls born in 2015 and  2016, is 3:30-5 p.m.  today at the Overlook soccer field.

The focus will be quality player development in a fun, competitive soccer environment. 

Players will get to work with experienced coaches, continue to develop soccer skills and compete in games with other girls their age. 

Games will be played on Saturdays in Bernalillo starting in March 2025. The Girls U10 Comp team will also participate in 1-2 tournaments.

Questions? Contact LAYSL Girls Coordinator Susie Schillaci at suzschillaci@gmail.com. Read More

Scenes From Toppers Boys Soccer Team’s Quarter Final Win

Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers Boys Soccer Team played in the quarter finals Saturday in Santa Teresa. The Toppers won in overtime 2-1. Photo by Amy Lee

Scene of the Hilltoppers winning goal Saturday at Santa Teresa where the boys won in overtime 2-1. Photo by Amy Lee

Hilltoppers soccer athlete Kenny Linn making a save Saturday in the quarter Final game at Santa Teresa. The boys won in overtime 2-1. Photo by Amy Lee Read More

Hilltoppers To Host Valley In First Round Of State Football Tourney Friday

LAHS Football To Host First Round State Tournament Game

LAPS New:

The Los Alamos High School Football team will host Valley High School in the first round of the NMAA State Football Tournament this Friday, Nov. 8, at Sullivan Field.

This is the third year in a row that the Hilltoppers have hosted a first-round game. Game time is 7 p.m. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m.

Tickets are $12 for adults, $7 for students, military and seniors (age 65 and older). Tickets may be purchased in advance through GoFan.

Go to https://gofan.co/app/events/760808?schoolId=NMAA to purchase tickets.

Season, student and Read More

Los Alamos Mountain Bike Riders Rise To The Challenge: Thrilling Finishes At New Mexico Interscholastic Cycling League Season Finale

Los Alamos Mountain Bike team after the Lasso Loop Lineup race on Sunday. From left, Head Coach Jim Tyldesley, Chris McLean, Jonathan Wehner, Matthew Wehner, Leif Wald-Hopkins, Sebastian Koglin, Calvin Grow, Phoebe Reid, Adis Bock, Ian McLean, Quanah Moseley, Clay Moseley, Paul Allen and Austin Selley. Courtesy photo

Sebastian Koglin takes his place after a contentious season of racing on the top tier of the podium.  Sebastian Koglin earned the NM State Title for JV1 racers on Sunday. Courtesy photo

By PAULA KNEPPER
Los Alamos

On a blustery Sunday morning, Oct. 27, 2024, the rugged trails Read More

77th Annual Los Alamos City Championship Results

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GOLF News:

The 77th Annual Los Alamos City Championship was played Nov. 2 and 3 at the Los Alamos Golf Course.

 

Results:

 

Men’s Championship Flight:

1st Gross                        Brad King

2nd Gross                       Scott Winegar

3rd Gross                        Ross Beattie

Ties 1&2 Net                  Tim Johnson

Cale Jones

3rd Net                            Chandler Kline

Men’s First Flight:

1st Gross                         Erice Rich

2nd Gross                        Pat Metzger

3rd Gross                        Read More

Hilltopper Cross Country Teams Win 4a-2 District Championships

The District Champion Hilltopper Boys and Girls! In front row from left, Cara Gauss, Andy Enriquez, Ensley Jorgensen, Grace Montoya, Emmeline Keller-Moore, and Gus Ovaska.  Standing from L to R are Amelia Hill, Sadie Evans, Mila Moseley, Elizabeth Buck, Brayden Allen, Rebecca Beaux, Cole Luscher, Benjamin Sanchez, Mikey Bane, Eddie Gartz, Will Gartz, Kaj Maupin, and Koen Christensen. Photo by Blake Wood

Sophomores Grace Montoya and Ensley Jorgensen led the Hilltopper Girls, finishing in 2nd and 3rd places, respectively. Photo by Blake Wood

By BLAKE WOOD
Assistant Coach
Hilltopper XC
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