Piñon Elementary School Students Compete In National History Day State Contest At University Of New Mexico
Audrey Deines, left, and Sarah Sanders competed in the Junior Group Exhibit category with a rotating exhibit exploring the impact of Gutenberg’s printing press. Courtesy/LAPS
Brandon Keller, center, took first place in the Junior Paper category and will be competing at the NHD National Contest in June. Evan Cunningham, left, and Isaac Light, right, won third place in the Junior Group Documentary category, and are alternates for the National Contest. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Five Piñon Elementary School 6th grade students were among more than 200 students across the state who competed Read More
Los Alamos High School NJROTC 2024 State Champions!
Los Alamos High School NJROTC 4A JROTC 2024 State Champions … What a year! Courtesy/NJROTC
By c/LTJG Alana Hinojosa
Public Affairs Officer
LAHS NJROTC
This past weekend Los Alamos NJROTC traveled to Cibola High School to participate in the New Mexico State Military Skills Competition. Even though this was Topper Company’s fifth competition of the year, it was extra special since it was for the state championship and final competition for the 2023-24 season.
C/MCPO Seth Javernick, Command Master Chief and marksmanship team commander, said, “I’m super proud to have competed alongside Read More
Learn The ‘Old Ways’ To Make Herbal Remedies April 27
NMHS News:
The Northern Río Grande National Heritage Area (NRGNHA) is offering a hands-on plant and local herb identification and remedy workshop 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 27 at Los Luceros Historic Site, 253 County Road 41 in Alcalde. Find directions online.
Participants will learn to identify the important parts of the plants, understand the medicinal properties the herbs have, and make remedios, or remedies, with locally foraged healing herbs.
Students will prepare salves, poultices, and tinctures. Information, materials, and local herbs will be provided.
The class is $50 per Read More
All Three Los Alamos Odyssey Of The Mind Teams Garner First Place Finishes At Colorado State Competition
Members of the Los Alamos Odyssey of the Mind teams celebrate their wins at the Colorado state Odyssey of the Mind competition. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Three Los Alamos Odyssey of the Mind (OMer) teams recently competed in the Colorado state tournament, with all three earning first place honors in their divisions.
The Division 1 and 2 teams are heading off to the Odyssey of the Mind World competition at the end of May to compete against teams from all around the world.
In addition, the Division 2 team won an OMer award for the trials and tribulations they went through building their set.
All the teams Read More
Four Topper Athletes Sign National Letters Of Intent
Four Los Alamos High School Hilltopper athletes sign National Letters of Intent Wednesday in the lobby at LAHS. From left, Abigail Martinez signs to play basketball for Eureka College in Illinois and major in Forensic Science, Meredith Brown signs to play soccer (may also run track) for Eastern New Mexico University and major in Agricultural Science, Kaelin Hanson signs to play soccer for Sweet Blair College in Virginia and major in Biology, Hayden Sutton signs to swim for the University of New Orleans and major in computer science. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Topper athletes Abigail Read More
LAPS Buses Pass Inspection With Flying Colors
LAPS Transportation Dept. bus fleet passes State Safety inspection with flying colors. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) have announced that the LAPS Transportation Department had its fleet of buses pass a recent bus inspection by a State Safety Inspector with flying colors.
“All buses passed the inspection with only a few minor repairs, mostly light bulbs, needed on buses to keep 100% in service,” LAPS Director of Transportation Keith Rosenbaum said.
Keeping the fleet of buses operating safely is a team effort, according to Rosenbaum.
“The drivers doing their daily Read More
Applications Available To LAHS Students For 2024 Multiple Avenues For Successful Healthcare Program At LAMC
LAMC News:
Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) and Los Alamos High School are once again offering the Multiple Avenues for Successful Healthcare (MASH) program to interested and eligible high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. The goal of this annual program is to expose local students to the multiple exciting and rewarding career opportunities available in their hometown hospital.
This one-week job shadowing experience will occur on the LAMC campus, at 3917 West Road in Los Alamos, during the week of June 10-14, 2024. The shadowing is designed to involve interactive activities and presentations Read More
2024 Earth Day Festival Los Alamos Nature Center April 20
Fun and entertainment for all ages will be available 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20 at PEEC’s Earth Day Festival at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center’s (PEEC) reminds the community to come join them this Saturday, April 20, for their signature event, the annual Earth Day Festival. The festivities run 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road.
Family-friendly and free, the event promises a full day of educational fun, delicious food, live entertainment, hands-on learning experiences, Read More
New Mexico College Enrollment, Retention And Completion Increased 4th Consecutive Semester Since Opportunity Scholarship Act Signed
NMHED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Higher Education Department announced Wednesday that college enrollment across the state increased this spring for the fourth consecutive semester since the Opportunity Scholarship Act was signed in 2022, marking an average increase of nearly 4 percent statewide compared to last spring.
According to initial numbers collected for the spring semester from the state’s 29 public and tribal colleges and universities, the number of students enrolled in certificate and degree programs is up by over 3,500 students compared to spring 2023. The most notable Read More
LAFSE: Placing The Burden On The Backs Of Our Students And Staff
By TREY PEREYRA & STACY MARTENS
Co-Presidents
Los Alamos Federation of School Employees, AFT Local #3902
The Los Alamos Federation of School Employees (LAFSE) would like to address the District Administration, School Board, Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) staff, and LAPS students and parents regarding the school-year (SY) calendar for 2024-2025. In any year, it’s hard to create a calendar that meets state requirements and balances students’ holistic well-being, staff morale, and parents’ preferences. The circumstances surrounding the SY24/25 calendar were particularly challenging. Read More
Los Alamos High School Career And Technical Education Courses Prepare Students For The Future
Scene from a Career and Technical Education course at Los Alamos High School (LAHS). Courtesy/LAPS
Scene from a Career and Technical Education course at LAHS. Courtesy/LAPS
Troubleshooting car repairs. Preparing a three-course meal in a commercial kitchen. Building a storage shed. Writing computer code. Developing a business plan. These are just a few of the skills students at Los Alamos High School (LAHS) are learning in courses in Career and Technical Education (CTE).
According to the U.S. Department of Education, students who complete a sequence of CTE courses in high school are more Read More
Encore Earth Day Presentation Of Eclipse Stories With Chick Keller At Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium April 20
PEEC News:
Saturday, April 20, at the PEEC Earth Day festival, Dr. Chick Keller will share stories of eclipse missions in the 1970s.
Dr. Keller will share insights about the 1970s airborne studies of the sun’s corona during total solar eclipses – conducted at the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory.
By taking the eclipse observations airborne, lab scientists, including Keller and Art Cox, were able to extend their study of totality, as well as reduce interference from the atmosphere.
Dr. Keller will talk about the successes and failures of some of these missions, sharing fantastic photographs Read More
Guy Meyer Named New LAPS Athletic Director
Guy Meyer has accepted the position of Athletic Director at Los Alamos Public Schools. He will fill the vacancy left by Ann Stewart who will retire at the end of this school year. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools has announced that Guy Meyer has accepted the position of Athletic Director. He joined LAPS last August as the Assistant Athletic Director.
“I am thankful to Superintendent [Jennifer] Guy for the opportunity to help lead Topper and Hawk Athletics and very appreciative to Ann Stewart for hiring me in the district last August,” Meyer said. “Los Alamos High School has a Read More
Northern New Mexico College And Los Alamos County To Host Energy Conservation Code Training For Professionals May 2, 2024
COUNTY News:
Northern New Mexico College and Los Alamos County are hosting a workshop on energy conservation codes for professionals in the building industry, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, May 2 in Council Chambers at the Los Alamos Municipal Building.
The workshop titled “Sustainable Education for Advanced Buildings: Energy Conservation Code Training for Professionals” aims to provide valuable insights into energy conservation codes, focusing particularly on the changes introduced in the IECC 2021 and its local amendments in New Mexico. Intended for building officials, architects, Read More
Los Alamos High School Astronomy Club Views 2024 Total Solar Eclipse From Fort Worth, Texas – Shares Photographs
Los Alamos High School Astronomy Club members traveled to view and photograph the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse in Fort Worth, Texas. The photos were taken with a Canon Rebel 8 and Canon 500mm lens and edited with Adobe Lightroom Classic. More photos taken by LAHS Astronomy Club members can be found at www.lahsastronomy.com. Photo by Gavin Bent/LAHS Class of 2027, Astronomy Club Board member
The solar eclipse viewed April 8, 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas. Photo by Gavin Bent/LAHS Class of 2027, Astronomy Club Board member
The solar eclipse viewed April 8, 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas. Photo by Gavin Bent/LAHS Read More
PAC 8 Summer Media Classes Start Monday June 10 … Openings Remain For Students Aged 9-14
Scene from previous PAC 8 Summer Media Class. Courtesy/PAC 8
Scene from previous PAC 8 Summer Media Class. Courtesy/PAC 8
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 summer media classes start June 10 and openings remain for students aged 9-14.
Students have opportunities to learn videography, editing using Premiere Pro, drone flying with photography and videography, music composition, lighting, special effects, GoPro Video and more.
Class size is limited to six students per teacher. Sessions cost $130. Scholarships are available for families with two students in the same class and for students enrolled in 4 or Read More
April Is National Stress Awareness Month … Helpful Tips For Caregivers Of Loved Ones Living With Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s Association News:
The physical, emotional and financial implications of stress are universal, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) cites those as it observes April as National Stress Awareness Month.
The sources of stress are as diverse as the people who undergo it, but one group that experiences stress day after day, occasionally for as long as 20 years, are the caregivers for people living with Alzheimer’s disease.
More than 11 million Americans (3.3% of the total population), including 67,000 New Mexicans, are currently serving as volunteer caregivers for loved ones Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: April 19-25, 2024
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.
For information, email pac8@losalamos.com, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for April 19-25:
Friday, April 19, 2024
- 6 a.m. — Deocracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Meeting Replay 4-09–24
- 3 p.m. — Democracy Now!
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. — A Chat with Glendora
- 6:30 p.m. — White House Chronicles
- 7 p.m. — Chamber
SFCC: ECCOE On Free Virtual Conference On Importance Of Play In Early Childhood Development April 22-26
Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College’s Early Childhood Center of Excellence announces First Born® & More and the Institute for Innovative Family Programs (IIFP) are hosting the Third Annual First Born® & More Home Visiting Symposium– a free, virtual conference on the importance of play in early childhood development specifically created for home visitors. Early childhood workers and parents of young children are encouraged to attend.
There will be live Spanish interpretation at all events.
Sessions are 12-1 p.m. and 3-4 p.m. Monday through Friday, April Read More
Matt Prather Guitar Studio To Host LA Rocks Summer Camp
COMMUNITY News:
Matt Prather Guitar Studio announces LA Rocks Summer Camp June 10-21 & July 8-19 at the Los Alamos Unitarian Church, 1738 North Sage Loop St.
Make Summer Rock!
This summer 4th-12th grade rockers are invited to join Matt Prather Guitar Studio for a fun, immersive musical experience during this 2-week day camp. Campers will develop and enhance their playing skills and join with other rockers to learn a variety of songs. Two different sessions offered throughout the summer for this 3-hour day camp. No experience necessary. Instruments will be provided.
Register at https://camp.mattpratherguitar.com Read More
