Scenes From 2024 Los Alamos Homecoming Parade
The 2024 Los Alamos High School Homecoming Parade Friday afternoon frew a large crowd lining both sides of Central Avenue from the downtown post office to the roundabout. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone leads the parade. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos High School Social Studies Teacher Kimberly Engelking served as grand marshal of the parade. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Extreme Football & Cheer won first place for their decked out float. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Another view of the first Read More
Hilltoppers Dominate Knights In 2024 Homecoming Game
Hilltoppers storm onto Sullivan Field to a packed crowd Friday Night. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Akim Leija runs the ball in for a touchdown early in the match. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Hayden Watkins kicks off to start the second half. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers hosted the Del Norte Knights Friday night for their homecoming game at Sullivan Field.
The Toppers found the end zone early and were able to put up 24 points in the first quarter, 17 points in the third and 14 points in the 4th quarter for a dominating Read More
Scenes Of 2024 Los Alamos High School Homecoming Court
2024 Los Alamos High School Homecoming Royalty Jesus ‘JJ’ Diaz and Sophie Bathrick-Price. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
2024 LAHS Homecoming Court Annie White, Wilson White, Sadie Evans, Andy Enriquez, Enrique Tafoya, Sophie Bathrick-Price, JJ Diaz, Colette Bibeault, Annie Xie, Ty Harding, Priya Gardner and Antonio Griffith. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Colette Bibeault and JJ Diaz. Bibeault is the daughter of Gena and Mark Bibeault and the sister of Chantel Bibeault. She is an active member of cross country, track and field, national honors society, and is the Read More
Video: 2024 Los Alamos High School Homecoming Parade
Fulldome Photography Showcase In Planetarium Oct. 5
The community is invited to join PEEC 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 in the planetarium for a collaborative Fulldome Photography Showcase featuring nature photos submitted by local creatives. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites the community to its collaborative, first-ever Fulldome Photography Showcase, 2-3 p.m. Oct. 5, 2024. Step inside the fulldome planetarium and be captivated by a stunning 360-degree photo showcase, highlighting the breathtaking beauty of the natural landscapes in northern New Mexico and the night sky.
This showcase Read More
LAPS Notice Of Possible Quorum: Oct. 1 Safety Briefing
LAPS Public Notice:
Members of the Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Board may attend the Safety Briefing: Drugs, Sex And Phones Part 1 – What Families Need To Know About Smartphones And Social Media.
This briefing is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1 in the Speech Theater at Los Alamos High School.
A quorum may be present; however no action will be taken. Read More
Barranca Mesa PTO Donates To County Recreation Department’s Scholarship Fund Following Successful ‘Movie On The Mesa’ Partnership
Barranca Mesa PTO was able to make a $200 donation to the Los Alamos County Recreation Department’s scholarship fund after the two organizations partnered in hosting the first ‘Movie on the Mesa’ community event Sept. 13. It was a great success and will become an annual event! On hand for the check presentation, from left, is County Recreation Programs Manager Brendan Tuning, County Recreation Superintendent Katherine Hudspeth, PTO President Megan Parton and PTO Treasurer Adrienne Hidalgo. Courtesy/Barranca Mesa PTO Read More
CHESS Receives Workday Technology Trendsetter Award
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) has announced that its Collaborative for Higher Education Shared Services (CHESS) Inc. was selected to receive the Technology Trendsetter Award from Workday for its pioneering efforts to build a community of support and collaboration, while streamlining hundreds of business processes, and supporting member colleges’ communities in New Mexico.
The award is a result of CHESS’s work to implement the Workday Human Capital Management, Finance, and Payroll Platforms with its six member colleges – Central New Mexico Community College Read More
LACDC Staff Complete Narcan Training
LACDC News:
Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation (LACDC) has announced that its staff has just finished Narcan training and is now a Narcan distribution center at its office within the Small Business Center at 190 Central Park Square.
Anyone in need of Narcan is welcome to stop by the LACDC office to pick some up for free, no questions asked.
Anyone or their staff who would like to be Narcan certified as well may contact the Los Alamos Social Services Division at 505.662.8068 to schedule an in person or zoom class.
These classes are free and open to anyone. Read More
Los Alamos Youth Soccer League Shines At New Mexico United Game: A Day Of Soccer And Inspiration
LAYSL players are seen here getting instructions and an explanation of responsibilities of the Ball Managers. Afterwards, the instructor informed LAYSL that the Ball Managers did an excellent job, were respectful and professional, and quick with their duties. Courtesy/LAYSL
#25 Talen Maples poses with LAYSL players after words of encouragement and signing autographs. Courtesy/LAYSL
By ANTONIO R. JAURIGUE
LAYSL
This past Sunday, the Los Alamos Youth Soccer League (LAYSL) enjoyed a special day at the New Mexico United soccer game, marking a memorable experience for our young athletes Read More
McQuiston: 5 Steps To Create Home Inventory Checklist
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
After a fire, burglary or another event in which you lost possessions from your home, it may be difficult to remember the details of every one of the belongings that you have accumulated over the years. In this situation, having a current inventory of your possessions, including make and model numbers, may help you with any potential insurance claims. Taking the time to document your belongings now can help you recover faster after a loss.
Here are some steps to help build a home inventory checklist:
- Step 1: Take the time to
County Shares Safe Driving Tips For Homecoming Weekend
By JESSICA STRONG
Social Services Manager
Los Alamos County
This weekend is Homecoming, with many activities happening in Los Alamos County Friday and Saturday. The Los Alamos County DWI Planning Council, the Los Alamos County Health Council and the Los Alamos County Police Department want to remind parents and high school Toppers that even though it is a time to celebrate, it is also a time to make sure safety remains a priority.
In 2022, a total of 2,883 teenagers ages 13-19 died in motor vehicle crashes. (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and Highway Loss Data Institute). These fatalities Read More
‘A Month Of Art & Culture’ Community-wide Celebration Includes Life Drawing And Jazz At Mesa Public Library
Scene from the 2023 Life Drawing and Jazz event. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
For the third year in a row, the Los Alamos Public Library will participate in the MainStreet and Creative District sponsored, community-wide celebration of a Month of Art & Culture. This year, the Library celebrates with an “Intro to Life Drawing” program, 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1 and a “Life Drawing and Jazz” lounge after hours, 5-7 p.m. Saturday Oct. 5. Both events will take place at Mesa Public Library.
In what has become an annual marquee event, the Mesa Public Library opens the doors after hours, 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Read More
Richins: Get Prepared For Respiratory Virus Season
By JOYCE RICHINS, BS, RN, CIC
Infection Preventionist
Los Alamos Medical Center
As a member of the Los Alamos County Health Council, I would like to help prepare you for the 2024-2025 Respiratory Virus Season. Influenza, RSV and COVID are just around the corner.
Predictions from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (https://www.cdc.gov/cfa-qualitative-assessments/php/data-research/season-outlook24-25/index.html) suggest this season’s peak hospitalization rate will be similar to or lower than last year. Of course, there is still a risk of a higher peak rate.
Respiratory Read More
2024 General Election Sticker Contest Winners Named
Winners of the 2024 General Election Sticker Design Contest, front row from left, Olivia Conner Lee, Eliana Michel, Siena and County Clerk Naomi Maestas. Back row from left, Abbie Johnson, Aubrey Rushton and Brook Smidt. Not pictured is Sophia Saunders. The Los Alamos County Clerk opened the contest to all students in grades pre-K through 12. Each design has to include one of the following phrases: I Voted’ , I Voted Early’ or ‘Future Voter’. The three winning designs—one for each key phrase—will be printed and distributed as official stickers at all Los Alamos County voting locations for Read More
An Open Book: From Iceland With Love
By DAVID IZRAELEVITZ
Los Alamos
Our boys were in their mid- to late teens when we decided they were old enough to appreciate a family trip to Europe. Aside from experiential learning about Italian and Spanish sights and culture, we wanted to instill in our three children a sense that foreign travel was something they could enjoy and should do as the opportunity arose. We learn so much about ourselves and our world when we can compare our living circumstances to how others live.
To make this life lesson as obvious as possible, we decided to travel with just our backpacks, stay at a range of accommodations Read More
Spotlight On Santa Fe Opera Education Outreach Program
Scene of an ALTO workshop underway at the Santa Fe Opera. Courtesy/SFO
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
The Santa Fe Opera (SFO) is engaging children in New Mexico with music through its Active Learning Though Opera Program (ALTO) among others.
Charles Gamble is SFO’s Director of Community Engagement. He explained that for anyone who hasn’t had a personal experience with opera, the form can feel foreign, exclusive and perhaps snooty.
“With a little experience, though, opera opens to reveal what is both delicate and enduring about being human – it elevates our Read More
Book Discussion Group Forming In Los Alamos For Learners Of Spanish Language
COMMUNITY News:
A book club for Spanish language learners will be starting at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20 at Samizdat Bookstore and Teahouse, organized by Katie Bruell.
The group will meet every third Sunday afternoon to discuss (in Spanish) a portion of a Spanish-language book. The first book to be read is Solito, by Javier Zamora, and copies in Spanish are available from Samizdat. For the Oct. 20 meeting, the group will read up to page 33.
Participants at all levels of Spanish speaking and reading are welcome at the book group.
“I, myself, am also a learner; there won’t be a teacher there, but hopefully Read More
Scenes Of 2024 Teacher Appreciation Event At Sullivan Field
Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers Varsity Football Team members line up with their favorite teachers during the annual Teacher Appreciation event before the game Friday, Sept. 13 at Sullivan Field. Each teacher was recognized for their excellence. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The favorite teachers selected by Hilltoppers Varsity Football Team members gather for a group photo at the 2024 Teacher Appreciation event Friday, Sept. 13 at Sullivan Field. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Athletes line up to escort their favorite teachers out onto the field to be recognized Read More
LAPS Apprises Parents Of Whooping Cough Case At LAHS
Staff Report
Upon learning of a case of Whooping cough in the district, Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Superintendent Jennifer Guy issued a letter Monday to parents and caregivers.
“I am writing to inform you that this afternoon we were notified by the Department of Health that a Los Alamos High School student has tested positive for Pertussis,” Superintendent Guy said in the letter. “The school nurse is working closely with the NM Department of Health and the family to get more information and to identify any close contacts. If your child is identified as a possible close contact, you will receive Read More
