First Born Babies Are One Lucky Bunch Thanks To Nonprofit
Staff and Board Members at FBLA’s recent retreat, from left, Ruth Burns, Home Visitor; Gauri Prasad, Lead Home Visitor; Euphrasia Romero, Board member; Ronda Harmon, Secretary; Ellen Specter, Executive Director; Karen Holmes, President; Sara Scott, Vice President, Susan Gisler, Board member; and Judith Ramirez, Treasurer. (not pictured, Tara Adams, Board member). Courtesy/FBLA
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
First born babies in Los Alamos are one lucky bunch. They are eligible for the First Born Program of Los Alamos (FBPLA).
FBPLA is a nonprofit Read More
Martinez: Enterprise University Fall Virtual Courses Begin Oct. 13
BY LIDDIE MARTINEZ
President, Los Alamos Region
Enterprise Bank & Trust, Member FDIC
We are officially one month into the fall semester of Enterprise University. There are dozens of virtual classes left to sign up for including topics like management and leadership, human resources, marketing and sales, entrepreneurship and much more.
Enterprise Bank & Trust started the Enterprise University program in 2003 as a way for clients and business leaders to come together and learn from one another. Since then, nearly 30,000 professionals have improved their business or their career Read More
LAPS: Pre K Family Literacy Night Wednesday Oct. 13
Stakeholders Invited To Take Superintendent Search Survey
LAPS News:
As part of the superintendent selection process, the LAPS School Board invites parents, students, staff and community members to participate in a survey to provide input on the desired qualities and characteristics of the next leader of Los Alamos Public Schools.
The survey will close at 11:59 p.m. Monday, Oct. 11 and is completely anonymous. McPherson & Jacobson. LLC, the executive search firm hired by the School Board to assist in the selection process, will compile the survey data and present a stakeholder report at the Oct. 23 School Board Meeting.
The survey is available Read More
PEEC: Explore The Exciting World Of Bats Thursday
Join the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) for a talk at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7 from caver and biologist Diana Northup. Learn about the world of bats, caves and how white-nose syndrome has impacted bats throughout North America and in New Mexico. Learn more and register at peecnature.org/events. Courtesy/PEEC
Caver and Biologist Diana Northup
PEEC News:
Join the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) to uncover the world of bats at a talk at 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 7.
Caver and biologist Diana Northup will share her adventures in caves and how we’ve advanced our knowledge Read More
La Vista Church Hosts Vacation Bible School Oct. 21-22
La Vista Church of the Nazarene in White Rock is hosting a free all-day Vacation Bible School on the two days of parent-teacher conferences, Oct. 21-22 for students in kindergarten through 6th grade. For more information or to register, visit https://sites.google.com/view/lavistanazvbs (registration opens Oct. 7) or email nmi@lavistanaz.org. Read More
LAHS Eco Club Hosts Climate Strike Event At Pond Thursday
LAHS News:
In an effort to spread awareness about the necessity of political action for climate change, the Eco Club at Los Alamos High School is taking part in Climate Strike 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7 at Ashley Pond Park.
Climate Strike is an international movement that was started by activist Greta Thunberg.
The Eco Club is participating to show its dedication and concern for the situation surrounding current inaction in the national and state government and the urgent need for transition away from fossil fuels. Read More
NMDOT Supports Walk And Ride To School Day 2021 Oct. 6
Courtesy image
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE — Thousands of students, parents, teachers and community leaders across New Mexico will walk, bike, scoot or skate to school Oct. 6, in celebration of the 25th Annual National Walk to School Day.
This year, 34 elementary and middle schools in New Mexico have registered Walk to School Day events on walkbiketoschool.org.
The total number of schools and events is expected to grow as celebrations continue throughout October, National Walk to School Month. Participation will fit within local public health guidance.
The New Mexico Department of Transportation Read More
Hilltoppers Game Features Teacher Appreciation Night
Friday night at the Topper football game featured Teacher Appreciation Night. Topper players selected teachers to be honored and joined the teachers at midfield, who were wearing their player’s number as Morrie Pongratz read comments over the PA. Flowers for the teachers were provided by Flowers by Gillian. Photo by John McHaleladailypost.com
List of teachers and players who honored them:
| 1 | NAME | JERSEY NUMBER | Teacher |
| 2 | Ana Schmitz | 0 | Mr. Hector, Teacher and Coach |
| 3 | Dailynn Rodriguez | 0 | Unavailable |
| 4 | Kiara Thornton | 0 | Ms.Thorn, 5th grade Chamisa |
| 5 | Nicholas Dolin | 6 | Mrs. Batha, English Teacher |
League Of Women Voters Of Los Alamos Hosts Candidate Forum On Zoom 7-9 P.M. Wednesday Oct. 6
LWV News:
The League of Women Voters of Los Alamos (LWV) will present the Candidate Forum for Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Board of Education and UNM-LA Advisory Board 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6 via Zoom.
Acting LAPS Superintendent Jennifer Guy will explain the mill levy question.
Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas will speak briefly about how this election will be conducted. Early in-person voting begins Tuesday, Oct. 5 at the County Municipal Building.
School Board Candidates Participating In LWV Forum:
- District 1 – Ellen Specter;
- District 2 – Antonio Jaurigue and Stephen
LAPS Hosts Informational Session For Families: Building Protective Factors And Preventing Harm Oct. 13
Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Navigating the effects of a global pandemic has taken a toll on everyone – students, staff, families and community members.
Now more than ever Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) recognizes the importance of strengthening coping skills and networks of support and being aware of possible risks facing youth today.
LAPS is hosting an opportunity for parents and caregivers of students in middle and high school to discuss these important topics and resources for meeting these challenges teens are facing.
This informational session is 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13 in the Read More
LAMS XC Boys And Girls Teams Shine At Home Meet
The 7th grade boys cheer on their teammates at the finish of the 7th grade girls race. Photo by Blake Wood
The start of the 7th grade girls race. Photo by Blake Wood
By KAY ULRICH
Co-Head Coach
Boys and Girls Cross Country
Los Alamos Middle School
On a beautiful fall afternoon, Los Alamos Middle School hosted seven visiting middle schools at its Cross Country Invitational.
Enjoying a home advantage at their course on the LAPS North Mesa recreation space, all four Los Alamos teams won their team division.
The 1.87 mile (3km) course follows a wide dirt track with the start and finish just below the middle Read More
Meet & Greet: LAPS Board Candidate Mooday Oct. 2
COMUNITY News:
The community is invited to a Meet & Greet for Los Alamos School Board District 4 Candidate Rick Mooday.
The event is 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2 in Pavilion #1 at the Los Alamos North Mesa Park, (near the disc golf course).
This is an opportunity to discuss the local schools and understand Mooday’s platform.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Highlights From Los Alamos School Board Meeting Sept. 23
Chamisa also implements the CHAMPS model for classroom expectations. CHAMPS stands for conversation, help, activity, movement, participation and success. Washnok wore his CHAMPS tie during the meeting to reinforce the message.
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos School Board met Thursday, Sept. 23 at Chamisa Elementary School. It was the first meeting held at a school site in almost two years.
The meeting started with a presentation by Chamisa Elementary School Principal Craig Washnok. He pointed out that Chamisa is 54 years old and unique in that the building is a pod concept based upon a dissertation. Read More
Ten LAHS Seniors Are 2022 National Merit Semifinalists
LAHS seniors named as 2022 National Merit Semifinalists include front row from left, Kamaya Ronning, Kathryn Osburn, Jennie Gao and Olivia Koo, and back row from left, Aaron Philip, Andrew Corliss, Phillip Ionkov and Cinyoung Huang. Not pictured: Andrew Collins and Robert Strauss. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Ten Los Alamos High School seniors are among 16,000 students nationwide named as semifinalists in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship program. They include Andrew Collins, Andrew Corliss, Jennie Gao, Cinyoung Huang, Phillip Ionkov, Olivia Koo, Kathryn Osburn, Aaron Philip, Kamaya Read More
LAPS Superintendent Search Firm Hosting Community Stakeholder Meeting Monday Oct. 4
LAPS News:
Dr. Steve Joel and Dr. Judy Sclair-Stein, search consultants with the McPherson and Jacobson Search Firm, will be hosting a Community Stakeholder Meeting 5-6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 4.
Join the Zoom meeting here.
This is an opportunity for members of the community to voice their criteria for the next superintendent of Los Alamos Public Schools.
The Los Alamos School Board hired McPherson and Jacobson last summer to conduct the search for a new superintendent following the retirement of Dr. Kurt Steinhaus after six years in the role.
“The search firm wants to hear from many stakeholders Read More
County Zero Waste Team: Tips On Food In Glass Jars
COUNTY News:
Zero Waste Tip: Preparing and bringing your lunch to work can save you money compared to buying lunch every day and it can make it a lot easier to resist temptation when faced with fast food options.
Glass jars are a symbol of the zero-waste movement, and for good reason. They are super useful, readily available, and extremely versatile. If you’ve been throwing your empty glass jars in the recycle bin, think again!
Jars can be used for storing food for things such as taking lunch to work, keeping your pantry organized, holding snacks, storing leftovers in the fridge, or even storing food Read More
Meet & Greet Local Candidates At Rover Park Sunday
COMMUNITY News:
A Meet & Greet is being held for Chamisa Dist. 2 School Board Candidate Paul Anthony Jaramillo and UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board Candidate David Hampton.
The event is open to the public at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3 at Rover Park in White Rock.
Refreshments will be served. Read More
Project Y Team 4153 Building Much More Than Robots
Project Y Robotics Team Members from left, Jason Pieck, Eliza Lamborn, Cinyoung Huang and Titus de Jong discuss their experiences on the Team with the Los Alamos Daily Post during a recent visit to their ‘bot shop’ in Pueblo Complex on Diamond Drive. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Screwdriver in hand, Project Y Team Member Moroni Nelson at work on a piece of equipment recently in the ‘bot shop’ . Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
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By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
The slogan of Project Y Team 4153 High School Robotics Team is “we Read More
LANL Foundation Opens College Scholarship Applications
LANL Foundation News:
ESPAÑOLA – Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Foundation is now accepting applications for its four-year undergraduate scholarship awards.
While high school seniors are the primary audience, undergraduate students pursuing a bachelor’s degree at an accredited, post-secondary educational institution are encouraged to apply as well.
“This year, we are excited to reach a historic milestone for awarding $10 million to over 2,000 students since the scholarship’s inception in 1998,” said LANL Foundation Scholarship Program Manager Mike Ammerman. “The demand Read More
