Education

On The Job In Santa Fe: Education Secretary Kurt Steinhaus

On the job in Santa Fe is New Mexico Cabinet Secretary of Education Dr. Kurt Steinhaus in his office during a visit Friday with members of the New Mexico Press Association. Dr. Steinhaus, a Los Alamos native, discussed the best thing about his job: ‘I thoroughly enjoy and am honored to serve parents and educators from throughout New Mexico. My work includes taking care of more than 320,000 diverse children ages 3 to 22, focusing on equity, supporting healthy schools initiatives, and improving student achievement. Please join in expressing sincere appreciation to everyone working so very hard Read More

SFCC And SFHEC Announce Campus Closures For Winter Break Dec. 17, 2022 Through Jan. 2, 2023

SFCC News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College and the Santa Fe Higher Education Center, the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center and the college’s early childhood development center, Kids Campus will close for Winter Break from Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022 through Monday, Jan. 2, 2023.

No classes or activities will be held, and no other student services will be available during this time. Snow removal and grounds maintenance will not be operational during this time. Services will resume Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023.

Spring Semester 2023 credit and noncredit class registration is available Read More

Wild Fermentation Class With Ray Joggerst 1PM Today!

Co+op Market News:

Looking for new ideas for home-made holiday food gifts? Or perhaps a new culinary skill? How does making your own yogurt, sauerkraut or kimchi sound?

Ray Joggerst presents a “Wild Fermenting” class at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 10 at the Los Alamos Co+op Market. Participants will learn about fermenting many types of food and receive Piima Culture starters.

With a master’s degree in chemistry and experience in bioscience, Joggerst approaches cooking from the perspective of a scientist, while also enjoying traditional cooking methods. He has been fermenting vegetables, Read More

Deadline For School Board Vacancy Applications Dec. 16

LAPS District 5 boundary map. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

The Los Alamos School Board is accepting applications to fill a vacancy for the District 5 board seat through 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16.

Applicants must be a registered voter, over 18 years of age and reside in District 5. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, including relevant experience and attributes to bring to the position, and a resume to the board secretary Debra Bell at d.bell@laschools.net.

The School Board would like to make a final decision at the Jan. 10, 2023 School Board meeting. The term will run through Dec. Read More

LANL Foundation Continues Grant Partnership With Mora ISD To Assist In Staff Renewal, Retention, Capacity Building

LANL Foundation’s Grants Manager Sylvan Argo and President/CEO Jenny Parks at a Dec. 6 event presenting Superintendent Marvin MacAuley with a $10,000 grant award check. Photo by Whitney Jones/LANL Foundation

LANL Foundation News:

ESPAÑOLA — The Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Foundation continued its support of and partnership with Mora Independent School District (Mora ISD) this week with a unique $10,000 grant to help with staff renewal, retention, and capacity building.

The LANL Foundation is celebrating their 25th anniversary this year and these Forward, Together grants Read More

Hector Balderas To Assume New Role As President Of Northern New Mexico College Jan. 1

Board President Michael Martin, left, with incoming President Hector Balderas as he signs his contract. Courtesy/NNMC

NNMC President Dr. Bárbara Medina passes the torch to President-elect Hector Balderas. Courtesy/NNMC

NNMC News:

ESPAÑOLA — As the Honorable Hector Balderas’ second term as New Mexico Attorney General comes to a close due to term limits, he is preparing to take up the reigns as president of Northern New Mexico College (NNMC).

Balderas will assume his new leadership role Jan. 1, 2023.

The NNMC Board of Regents voted unanimously Dec. 8 to confirm Balderas as Northern’s next Read More

‘Oh! The Gestalt Of It All’ – Free Artist’s Workshop & Lecture

7000 BC’s Between the Panels series presents ‘The Gestalt of It All’ Dec. 10. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Albuquerque-based independent comic creators 7000 BC is hosting a free artist’s workshop and lecture at Mesa Public Library 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10.

The workshop will be offered both in person and online, so attendees can choose to participate in the format they’re most comfortable with. Appropriate for teens and adults. 

This workshop is from 7000 BC’s Between the Panels series in which comic-themed topics are presented and explored in a fun and educational setting. This Read More

AFCP & AFT New Mexico To Host Free Book Giveaway

AFT News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Members of the Albuquerque Federation of Classified Professionals (AFCP), AFT NM Local #4129, will hold a free book giveaway and family literacy event 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 10, at the Berna Facio Professional Development Center.

In partnership with First Book, AFCP has secured nearly 6,000 books for students and families, spanning all age and reading levels, including bilingual books. These books will be given away free of charge until the books run out.

Since 1992, First Book has distributed more than 225 million books and educational resources to programs and schools Read More

2024 PED Budget Features More Student Learning Time, Continued School Staff Raises, Leadership Investment

NMPED News:

SANTA FE — Public Education Secretary Kurt Steinhaus unveiled a $3.8 billion budget recommendation that focuses on direct supports to increase student achievement, more time for learning, school leadership development and workforce retention.

The proposal for the upcoming legislative session centers on increasing student achievement outcomes, specifically proficiency and high school graduation rates, by funding stronger programs and policies on attendance, more student learning hours, educator recruitment, and teacher collaboration time.

“The Public Education Read More

PEEC: Learn Monitoring & Forecasting Snow Pack Dec. 8

PEEC News:

Learn about monitoring snow and other climatic conditions with Snow Telemetry (SNOTEL) Networks from Hydrologic Technician Jaz Ammon 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8.

Ammon works with montane climate and weather monitoring for the purpose of water supply forecasting. She will discuss how measurements of the mountain snowpack translate into data that guides decision-making for water users throughout New Mexico.

For more information about this event, visit the following link, Snow Telemetry Networks & Forecasting Snow Pack, and for other PEEC programs, visit peecnature.org/events Read More

State Auditor Colón Announces Results Of GREAT Academy Special Audit … Calls On New Mexico Legislature To Act

STATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE — State Auditor Brian Colón Monday announced the conclusion and findings of a special audit conducted to investigative and examine concerns regarding certain payments from the GREAT Academy (“Academy”) to its component unit, The GREAT Academy Foundation (“Foundation”), as well as into the expenditure of public funds by the Foundation.

The special audit was designated, in part, after receipt of allegations from the Public Education Commission (PEC) regarding potential violations of the Government Conduct Act and possible financial mismanagement, misappropriation Read More

LAHS Girl’s Wrestling Team Takes 3rd In Jaguar Open

LAHS Girls Wrestling Team Saturday at the 2022 Jaguar Open, from left, Natalie Crawford, Mikiaela Guillen, Molly Castille, Jade Blackhart, Xylin Patterson, Wendy Sheppard and Claire Bullock. Courtesy Photo

The referee raises the arms of winners from left, Jade Blackhart, Xylin Patterson and Claire Bullock. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com

Sports News:

The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers finished in 3rd place at the 2022 Jaguar Girls Wrestling Tournament Saturday at Capital High School in Santa Fe.

“The team had a fantastic showing,” Coach Emily Tew said. “All of the Hilltoppers

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New Mexico Higher Education Department Thanks Voters For Approving GO Bond 3

Higher Education Secretary Stephanie M. Rodriguez

NMHED News:

          • UNM-LA will receive $1.3 million for improvements to access control systems, lighting, HVAC, roofing, building facades and installation of solar panels.

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) thanks New Mexico voters for approving General Obligation Bond 3 authorizing the sale and issuance of $215.9 million in bonds to fund improvements to facilities at college and university campuses and the state’s three special schools. 

More than 60 percent of New Mexico voters supported the bond question during

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PEEC: Marvel At The Moon Sunday Dec. 4 At Los Luceros

View the full ‘cold moon’ with PEEC volunteer astrophysicist Galen Gisler Sunday, Dec. 4. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

Walk the grounds of Los Luceros Historic Site while viewing sparkling holiday lights and the full moon with Pajarito Environmental Education (PEEC) volunteer astrophysicist Galen Gisler, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4.

December’s full moon, sometimes referred to as the “Cold Moon”, has a high trajectory in the sky, which means that it will be above the horizon for longer than most full moons.

Bundling up is encouraged and warm drinks will be served.

For more information about Read More

Chamisa Participates In New Mexico Electric Car Challenge

Chamisa students compete against middle school students in New Mexico Electric Car Challenge. Courtesy photo

Team #1 – ‘Not Fast, Just Furious’. Courtesy photo

LAPS News:

Handmade electric cars race down the track. This exciting event is where 10 students from Chamisa Elementary School in White Rock spent a Saturday in mid-November competing against middle school students.

Mrs. Hettinga’s 6th grade students participated in the New Mexico Middle School Electric Car Challenge in Albuquerque. The group consisted of Lauren Mueller, Jetta Parsons, Khloe C. Martinez, Ameera Finn, Read More

LAHS Girls Wrestling Team Competes In Season Opener

Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Girls Wrestling Team, coaches and athletes from left, Coach Stone, Claire Bullock, Wendy Sheppard, Xylin Patterson, Miki Guillen, Jade Blackhart, Natalie Crawford, Molly Castille, Emmeline Weaver, Gala Nelson and Coach Tew. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com

Natalie Crawford dueling as LAHS coaches and referee watch closely. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School Girls Wrestling Team had their season opener Wednesday against Cleveland High School and Atrisco Heritage High School at Cleveland High School Read More

‘Spread The Warmth’ Rotary Interact Club Food & Clothing Drive 2-7:30 p.m. Saturday In Zia Credit Union’s Parking Lot

Members of the Los Alamos High School Rotary Interact Club will be accepting donations 2-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, in Zia Credit Union’s parking lot, 1001 Central Ave. during the Holiday Lights Parade. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

During this season of giving, the Los Alamos High School Rotary Interact Club, a student-led group dedicated to service, will be hosting a community-wide food and winter clothing donation drive! All food and clothing received will be distributed by the Food Depot to various charities that aim to assist the homeless and refugee population in New Mexico.

One in every Read More

Chamisa, Pinon Preschool Math & Literacy Night Dec. 7

Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Students enrolled in Preschool programs at Chamisa and Piñon Elementary Schools, and their families, are invited to attend A Night on the Polar Express Wednesday, Dec. 7.

The program will start at 4:30 p.m. in the gymnasium at Piñon Elementary School.

The focus of the evening is math and literacy, with activities involving counting, numerals, letter naming and phonological awareness. The program was held at the Los Alamos Elementary Schools last month.

This is the first of four events to be held during the school year.

The PreK programs at the White Rock school sites Read More

LA Boys Basketball Drops Opener At St. Mike’s

Niko Garcia steals the ball from Santiago Sandoval in the second quarter. Garcia had 10 points for the game including 1 three pointer. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Enrique Tafoya looks to pass the ball as Josh Sanchez guards him. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

By MIKE COTE
Sports
Los Alamos Daily Post

The season opener for the Los Alamos Hilltopper boys basketball team was a bit of a mixed bag.

The Hilltoppers opened the season Tuesday night at St. Michael’s. While the defense was very good throughout Tuesday’s contest, the Hilltoppers couldn’t slow down the Horsemen on the boards Read More

LAHS Interact Club Will Hold Collections This Weekend

Interact students Yun and Pippa discuss their ‘Spread the Warmth’ project during a recent Rotary Club of Los Alamos meeting.Courtesy/Rotary

By LINDA HULL
Vice President
Rotary Club of Los Alamos 

For its “Spread the Warmth” project, the Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Interact Club, the youth service organization sponsored by the Rotary Club of Los Alamos, will host four opportunities at two collection sites for donations of new or gently-used warm clothing and non-perishable food items this weekend.

The warm clothing will benefit the resettlement program for refugees and asylum-seekers Read More

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