Los Alamos Municipal Court Judge Elizabeth Allen speaks with 17 first graders from Barranca Elementary School on a recent field trip that included a tour and mock trial. Courtesy photo

Los Alamos Municipal Court Judge Elizabeth Allen with teacher and parent volunteers and 17 first graders from Barranca Elementary School during a recent field trip to her court in the Justice Center. Courtesy photo

COURT News:

The Los Alamos Municipal Court recenty hosted 17 first grade students from Barranca Elementary School.

After the students visited the police department, they were given a tour of the courthouse.

Parent volunteers and teachers acted with Judge Elizabeth Allen and Teen Court Coordinator Catherine Taylor in a mock trial of the three little pigs and the big bad wolf. The students were the jury and found in favor of Ms. Pig.

Teachers interested in taking students on a field trip to tour the Municipal Court should call 505.662.8025 to schedule the tour.