Sports

Post’s Kirsten Laskey & Nate Limback Win State Awards

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Nate Limback and Kirsten Laskey hold their state photography and review writing awards, recently in the newsroom at the Los Alamos Daily Post. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net

Los Alamos Daily Post’s Kirsten Laskey and Nate Limback were honored with state writing and photography awards by the New Mexico Press Association. The announcement was made during the New Mexico Press Association’s annual convention in November in Albuquerque.

Laskey was honored for her review of the Los Alamos Read More

Toppers Fall To Pojoaque Elks 56-66

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Lan Frazier makes a layup past the defense of Joziah Salazar for 2 of his 22 points for the game. Photo by John McHale/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net

SPORTS News:

The Toppers traveled to Pojoaque to play the Pojoaque Elks in a non-district game played the Ben Lujan gym Tuesday night. The Toppers had a strong first half and took a small lead into the locker room at the half, but the Elks took over the game in the second half and pulled ahead for the win 56-65.

Ben Brousseau ducks under the defense of Joshua Gonzales in the first quarter as he brings the ball down court. Photo by John McHale/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net Read More

DEA And NFL Alumni Health Team Up On Football’s Biggest Stage To Tackle Fentanyl Crisis

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DEA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — For a third consecutive year, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and NFL Alumni Health (NFLAH) are joining forces to raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl and spreading a critical message: One Pill Can Kill.

Building on the success of the last two years, this collaboration supports DEA’s newest initiative, Fentanyl Free America, with the goal of reducing demand for fentanyl and protecting communities from its devastating impacts.

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is often pressed into counterfeit pills designed to look like prescription medications Read More

New Mexico Senior Olympics Winter Games Ice Hockey Returns With Expanded 2026 Roster

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NMSO News:

SANTA FE — The 2026 New Mexico Senior Olympics (NMSO) Winter Games are set to bring high-energy action to the ice, with an expansion of the ice hockey tournament scheduled for Feb. 23 in Santa Fe.

Following last year’s successful exhibition game between No Regretskys and Rusty Blades, which featured two local Santa Fe teams, organizers are significantly expanding the tournament this year. Mark Randall organizer has filled all four teams with over 50 players both men and women.

Four teams competing for the gold medal are:

  • Santa Fe No Regretskys
  • Los Alamos IciSkulls
  • Albuquerque Wrinkled
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Weekly Fishing Report: Feb. 2, 2026

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post 

The frigid temperatures a week ago got the ice-fishing season started. Eagle Nest Lake State Park hosted its annual Ice-Fishing Derby Saturday (1/31). Cash prizes were awarded for the biggest rainbow trout, biggest northern pike and biggest yellow perch.  

The results of the Fishing Derby are not yet available. Check the website for Friends of Eagle Nest Lake and Cimarron Canyon State Parks later this week.

Be sure to call 575.377.1594 to check on ice conditions at Eagle Nest Lake. The weather forecast indicates a warming trend so ice Read More

ZYEP Seeks Community Coaches For 2026 Youth Basketball

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Community coaches meeting at Ho’n A:wan Park prior to ZYEP’s 2025 basketball season. Courtesy/ZYEP

Coaches interacting with their teams during ZYEP’s 2025 basketball season. Courtesy photo

ZYEP News:

ZUNI — The Zuni Youth Enrichment Project is preparing to recruit community coaches for its 2026 Basketball League, a cornerstone spring program that historically has served more than 200 Zuni youth ages 7-12 each year. Coach registration takes place Feb. 9–25.

Youth registration will follow on Feb. 17–March 4. The 2026 season officially kicks off March 23 with support from Nike, the Read More

This Week In Sports: Feb. 3-7, 2026

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SPORTS News:

This week the Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers have girls and boys basketball, swimming/diving and wrestling games at home and away.

The Topper sports games are covered by the Los Alamos Daily Post sports team, which includes John McHale, Mike Cote and Nate Limback.

This Week’s Hilltopper Sports Schedule:

Feb. 3 Tuesday

  • Boys Basketball vs Pojoaque Away – 6 p.m.

Feb. 4 Wednesday

  • Girls/Boys Wrestling District Duals Española – 3 p.m.
  • Girls Basketball vs Pojoaque Home – 5:30 p.m.

Feb. 6 Friday

  • Girls/Boys Swimming/Diving District Championship Farmington – TBD
  • Girls Wrestling Regionals
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Toppers Fall To Sundevils 46-68 In Conference Game

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Ben Brousseau gets a shot off over Española Sundevils defender Aaron Quintina in the first quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net

Lan Frazier is challenged by Sundevils defender Zach Archuleta in the 2nd quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers Varsity Boys Basketball team traveled to Española Thursday night to play against the Española Valley Sundevils in a conference game in the Edward Medina Gymnasium.

The game did not go well for the Toppers. They were unable to overcome the relentless Read More

Hilltopper Girls Varsity Basketball Falls To Sundevils 45-42

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The Toppers celebrate a late 3pt basket by Danae Rodriguez. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net

Faith Archuleta drives the ball over half court in the first quarter. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net

Hilltopper Head Coach Mike Kluk strategizes with the team during a late game timeout in the 4th quarter. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School Hilltopper girls varsity basketball team hosted the Española Lady Sundevils Tuesday night at Griffith Gymnasium. The long-standing rivalry lived Read More

Leopold Writing Program & Santa Fe International Literary Festival Celebrate Ongoing Partnership For 2026 Festival

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Aldo Leopold. Courtesy/Aldo Leopold Foundation

SFILF News:

SANTA FE — The Leopold Writing Program and the Santa Fe International Literary Festival (SFILF) has announced their continued partnership for the 2026 Festival. The upcoming event will feature award-winning writers, including Ada Limón, George Saunders, and James McBride.

The Festival will also feature a new iteration of the collaborative Write Your Story activity, an ongoing partnership with the Santa Fe International Literary Festival that reflects a shared commitment to uplifting and strengthening New Mexico’s vibrant Read More