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Serving Los Alamos & White Rock, New MexicoVol. 1, No. 16
Business

Los Alamos County recognized in eight categories at state TopHAT tourism awards

Business desk
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026In the Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026 edition

LOS ALAMOS - Los Alamos County and local tourism partners were recognized in eight of the 22 categories at the New Mexico Hospitality Association's 2026 TopHAT Awards, the county said in a release Oct. 28. The awards ceremony was Oct. 27.

The county listed these categories:

  • - Outstanding Attraction: Bradbury Science Museum's 2026 new exhibits.
  • - Community Engagement: Los Alamos Ambassador Program.
  • - Outstanding Event: Los Alamos Nuclear Forum.
  • - Front-of-House Hospitality Employee of the Year: Sonia Ruiz, Wingate by Wyndham Los Alamos.
  • - Best New Experience: New Mexico Singletrack: Stage 1, Los Alamos County.
  • - Best Print Campaign: Adventure Guide 2026, Los Alamos County.
  • - Best Digital Campaign: Curiosity Takes You Further, Los Alamos County.
  • - Tourism Professional of the Year: Ellyn Felton, Los Alamos County.

"These awards recognize the people, partnerships, and creative work that help make Los Alamos County a distinctive destination," Deputy County Manager Linda Matteson said in the release.

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