Education

Governor Approves Historic $1.3 Billion Budget Boost For Higher Education Initiatives In New Mexico 

STATE News:

          • Landmark funding includes tuition-free college, loan repayment programs and enhanced educational opportunities statewide

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has approved a record $1.3 billion to support higher education statewide in FY25, a nearly 4% increase from last year that includes expanded funding for proven tuition-free college, loan repayment programs and workforce initiatives.

“Under Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s visionary leadership, New Mexico is steadfast in its commitment to fostering accessible and equitable education for all,” Higher Education Read More

Sgt. Chris Ross: A Los Alamos Police Officer’s Story

Ofc. Chris Ross

By Andy McBride
Los Alamos Daily Post
Student Reporter

When we think of police, we usually think of these big crazy people who  chase you down on the highway for speeding. We think of our laws, we might also think that they are all fat because they go to the doughnut shop.

Well, this officer’s story might make you start judging differently. He is your everyday officer one may see on patrol or around town. His name is Sgt. Chris Ross and he is in charge of the School Resource Officers (SRO) at Los Alamos Public Schools. Ross was born and raised in San Diego, Calif., and grew up within a large Read More

Stansbury, Chavez-DeRemer, Heinrich Introduce Bill To Support Student Success In Higher Education

Congressional News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M) and Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.) and U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) introduced the Postsecondary Student Success Act, legislation to support evidence-based practices that support student retention, completion, and success in postsecondary education.

Over the past two decades, there has been a significant increase in high school graduation and college enrollment rates, reflecting a concerted effort to expand access to higher education. However, despite these strides, there remains a Read More

Local Weaving Business Launches Educational Classes

Centinela Traditional Arts at 946 State Road 76 in Chimayo. Courtesy/Centinela

Centinela Traditional Arts News:

Centinela Traditional Arts has announced two new weaving programs for those interested in learning the Hispanic Rio Grande/Chimayo Weaving Tradition of Northern New Mexico.

Class Offerings:

  • A 12-week open studio program workshop will be held at McCurdy Ministries Community Center (Espanola) May 28 to Aug. 21. Classes with instructor assistance are 4:30-6:30 p.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Looms will be available for rent by the hour outside of the set class times (available
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SFCC Celebrates Community College Month In April

SFCC CEA Open House during 2023 Greenhouse Tour. Courtesy/SFCC

SFCC News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College will celebrate National Community College Month in April. The month-long celebration recognizes the vital role that community colleges play in building the local workforce and the economy.

SFCC invites the public to celebrate with SFCC by attending an event, visiting the campus or enrolling in a class. Many April events highlight the college’s role in the community. Visit https://www.sfcc.edu/ccmonth/ to learn more. The campus (6401 Richards Avenue) reopens April 2 following Read More

New Mexico Students Selected 2024 Daniels Scholars

Daniels Fund President & CEO Hanna Skandera, right, with the 2024 Daniels Scholarship recipients. Courtesy/Daniels Fund

Daniels Fund News:

DENVER, Colo. — The Daniels Fund has announced its 2024 class of Daniels Scholarship Program recipients. Twenty three New Mexico high school seniors were selected as 2024 Daniels Scholars. They were among 209 students across New Mexico, Colorado, Utah and Wyoming accepted into the program.

Daniels Scholars may use their scholarship at any accredited nonprofit college or university anywhere in the United States. Daniels Scholars have their Read More

LAHS To Play In Seery Invitational April 1-2

SPORTS News:

Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Girls & Boys Varsity golf teams are set to  play in the Seery Invitational.

The Seery Invitational begins at 9 a.m. on April 1 and April 2, 2024 at the New Mexico Tech Golf Course in Socorro. Read More

Lawsuit Against Schools Remanded To District Court

Staff Report:

Los Alamos resident and parent of a Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) student, Luckie Daniels’ lawsuit against the district was today granted to be remanded to First Judicial District Court for the State of New Mexico by District Judge Judith C. Herrera.

According to court documents, the lawsuit was originally filed by Daniels in November at the First Judicial District Court. The defendants, LAPS Superintendent Jennifer Guy, Assistant Superintendent Carter Payne, School Board President Antonio Jaurigue and board members Melanie Colgan, Sondra Wyman, Ellen Specter and former Read More

Community Conversations – Bring Questions, Build Connections, Be Part Of The Change!

JJAB News:

The Community Conversations program is a collaboration between JJAB, Los Alamos County Social Services, Los Alamos Public Schools Prevention Program, Los Alamos Family Council, Family Strengths Network and Los Alamos Municipal Court.

The series was created to build community through connection and conversation while discussing important issues facing youth in Los Alamos County. Every Community Conversation is held in response to emerging needs in the community with the goal of providing relevant and factual information on youth issues, identifying gaps facing our community Read More

ENMU Receives $16.6 Million From State Legislature

Portales Eastern New Mexico University Campus. Courtesy/ENMU

ENMU News:

PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) received $16.6 million from the state legislature for campus improvements from the 2024 legislative session.

“We are grateful for the support we received from this legislative session and our elected officials’ investment in higher education,” ENMU Chancellor James Johnston said. “Although this total represents support received for the Portales campus only, I want to thank all involved system-wide for working with me to advocate for all three campuses. We all benefit Read More

McDonough: Doing Something About State Of Education

By Patrick McDonough
Chairman
Excellent Schools New Mexico

A dear friend of mine has a standard question for his friends complaining about the state of education in New Mexico. He asks, “what are you going to do about it?”

Well, my wife Nella Domenici and I are doing something about it.

We believe this is the social justice issue of our time – the lack of educational preparedness that is systemic in underserved, and often ignored communities. We know, based on results being achieved nationally in underserved communities, and at our Excellent Schools New Mexico (ESNM) partner schools, that this Read More

USA Today Names New Mexico State Land Office Among Top Workplaces In The Nation For 2024

The New Mexico State Land Office team including Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard, front row 3rd from left, celebrate as USA Today announces that their agency has been ranked 22nd nationally in its category of 150-499 employees and the #1 government agency in the top 100 organizations of its size. Courtesy/NMSLO

New Mexico State Land Office News:

SANTA FE — USA Today has announced that the New Mexico State Land Office has won a Top Workplaces USA award, ranking 22nd nationally among organizations with employees between 150-499.

More than 2,220 organizations participated in anonymous Read More

Los Alamos Fire Department To Host Wildfire Day 2024 With Elks Annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday March 30

Scene from previous Wildfire Day and Easter Egg Hunt. Courtesy/LAFD

Scene from previous Wildfire Day and Easter Egg Hunt. Courtesy photo

LAFD News:

Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) and the Los Alamos Elks Lodge invite the community to join the festivities from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 30 at Ashley Pond Park (2200 Trinity Dr.) for Wildfire Day 2024 and the Annual Elk’s Easter Egg Hunt.

This family-friendly, outreach event includes a close look at LAFD and Los Alamos Police Department specialty equipment, a bicycle safety helmet fitting and distribution, a Classic Air Medical Helicopter Read More

Eastern New Mexico University Board Of Regents Approves Zero Tuition And Fee Increase For 24-25 Academic Year

Eastern New Mexico University Sept. 29, 2022 in Portales. Photo by Sam Wasson/ENMU

ENMU News:

PORTALES — The Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents affirmed the ENMU Administration’s December recommendation of a zero tuition increase for ENMU students for the 24-25 school year. The administration recommended no increase in tuition in December of 2023 but delayed requesting Board action while they reviewed the fee structure.

Today, the Board was also asked to approve a reduced online fee and eliminate the graduation fee. Substantial state support, continued strong enrollment, Read More

YMCA Partners With LAPS To Provide Spring Break Camp

Scene of a previous Spring Break Camp activity at Aspen Elementary School. Courtesy/YMCA

Scene of a previous Spring Break Camp with art/creativity activities at The Family YMCA. Courtesy/YMCA

Y News:

During the conference days and upcoming spring break, The Family YMCA has partnered up with Los Alamos Public Schools to provide Spring Break Camp with free childcare for families within the local school district.

This is a great collaboration with Y staff, LAPS staff and Los Alamos High School student interns to ensure the camp is a success.

Youth engage in many activities throughout the day Read More

New Mexico Child Care & Education Association Celebrates Historic Tax Package Signing

NMCCEA News:

New Mexico Child Care & Education Association (NMCCEA) celebrated the recent signing of the Tax Package, which includes a Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) deduction.

This deduction marks a significant victory for families reliant on childcare assistance, as well as for the private businesses that provide these essential services.

The GRT deduction is a monumental achievement that will reverberate positively throughout New Mexico. By lifting the burden of GRT payments from families reliant on childcare assistance, this policy shift not only eases financial strain but also
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Heinrich, Stansbury, Chavez-Deremer Introduce Bill To Support Student Success In Higher Education

Congressional News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M) and Lori Chavez-Deremer (R-Ore.) introduced on Wednesday the Postsecondary Student Success Act, legislation to support evidence-based practices that support student retention, completion, and success in postsecondary education.

Over the past two decades, there has been a significant increase in high school graduation and college enrollment rates, reflecting a concerted effort to expand access to higher education. However, despite these strides, there Read More

Eight Los Alamos High School Students Qualify To Participate In 2024 International DECA Competition In April

DECA State group. Courtesy/LAPS

Scene from Quiz Bowl. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Eight Los Alamos High School students have qualified to participate in the International DECA Competition in April.

Seniors Gabriel (Gabe) Cook, Shaun Kilde and Mia Martinez, along with juniors Elliott Beveridge, Zane Kretz and Sawyer Talley and sophomores Luke Creel and Alyssa Sun will compete in the Individual DECA Competitive Events at the International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Anaheim, Calif.

All eight of these students ranked in the top three performers in the Individual Series category Read More

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