Atomic City Transit After School Express Routes Resume Operations Wednesday Aug. 7
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit (ACT) has announced that its After School Express Routes including Route 7 – North Mesa, Route 8 – North Community, Route 9 – Aspen Area, Route 10 – Barranca Mesa and Route 11 – White Rock Area will resume operations beginning Wednesday, Aug. 7.
After School Express Routes are amended to meet the new Los Alamos Public Schools release times, which are 2:40 p.m. for the elementary schools and 3:30 p.m. for the middle school.
Express Routes Schedule:
- Routes 7 – North Mesa will depart at 3:35 p.m. from San Ildefonso Road and Hawk Drive.
- Route 8 – North
Nick Booton Walks Baby Goat ‘Ribsy’ In Pajarito Acres
Nick Booton walking his 7-month-old baby goat Ribsy Friday in Pajarito Acres in White Rock. Booton explained that the walks build his goat’s muscles for showing in the 4-H auction during the 70th annual Rio Arriba County Fair, which runs Tuesday July 30 through Saturday Aug. 3 in Española. The fair celebrates the talents and achievements of area 4-H and F.F.A (Future Farmers of America) participants. Since 4‑H began more than 100 years ago, it has become the nation’s largest youth development organization. To learn more, visit 4-h.org. Photo by Shari Mills Read More
LAPS Notice Of Possible Quorum: Welcome Back Breakfast
LAPS News:
Members of the Los Alamos Public School Board (LAPS) may attend the LAPS Welcome Back Breakfast at 8 a.m. Monday, July 29, 2024, at Sullivan Field.
A Quorum may be present; however no action will be taken. Read More
Heinrich, Luján, Leger Fernández Welcome $1 Million From Infrastructure Law To Clean Up Polluted Sites In Northern New Mexico, Invest In Workforce Development
Congressional News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) welcomed $1 million in grants from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) and the City of Ratón.
This funding was made possible through the Infrastructure Law, which was passed by Democrats in the New Mexico Congressional Delegation.
Santa Fe Community College is receiving $500,000 to provide the training, skills, and certifications necessary to enter a wide range of job opportunities Read More
LANL Foundation Announces Dr. Denise Montoya As Board Chair, Welcomes New Members
Dr. Denise Montoya
LANL Foundation News:
SANTA FE — The LANL Foundation announces changes to its Board of Directors following elections conducted by the Board. After years of dedicated service, Kathryn Harris Tijerina has passed the leadership baton to Dr. Denise Montoya, who will now serve as Chair of the Board.
Reflecting on her tenure, outgoing Chair Tijerina said, “I am filled with immense pride and gratitude for the remarkable progress we have made in supporting the communities of Northern New Mexico. Our collective efforts have made a lasting impact, especially in teacher preparation. Read More
PEEC Passports Are Back At Los Alamos Nature Center!
All three of PEEC’s Passport to the Pajarito Plateau booklets areback in stock. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
All three of the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC)’s Passport to the Pajarito Plateau booklets are back in stock, thanks to support from N3B. The community is invited to stop by the Los Alamos Nature Center to pick up trails passports today.
Consisting of three editions, each passport contains a series of 16 trails to hike throughout the Pajarito Plateau. The Passport program is free, and participants earn prizes as they complete hikes.
For more information, visit peecnature.org/passport/ Read More
Española Teen Center Commended For Providing Safe Space And Healthy Environment For Kids
Youth from the Española Teen Center on a field trip photographing nature. Courtesy/ETC
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
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Executive Director Ben Sandoval has been at the helm of the Española Teen Center since the day it opened its doors 17 years ago this October at 808 Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park Road.
“I have continued here all these years because it gives me the opportunity to have a positive impact and help change young people’s lives,” Sandoval said. “We are so grateful for the support we receive from entities such as Enterprise Bank & Read More
LARSO To Host ‘A Matter Of Balance’ Fall Prevention Program
Instructors Judy Lovejoy, back row left, and Kate Cleveland, front row left, stand with some recent graduates of the ‘A Matter of Balance’ class. The 8-session class is an evidence-based, free program offered by the Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO). Courtesy/LARSO
LARSO News:
Fourteen months ago, the White Rock and Betty Ehart Senior Activity Centers re-launched their “A Matter of Balance” program. Five 8-session classes have taken place during that time, educating older adults about fall prevention while also allowing them to enhance their skills and increase their Read More
Creative Masterpieces Educates While Inspiring Creativity
Creative Masterpieces owner Katherine Gabriel prepares to mix paint during her summer camp program Tuesday. Gabriel opened her art studio July 16 at 147 Central Park Square. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
The retail portion of Creative Masterpieces, which opened July 16 at 147 Central Park Square. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Maybe it is due to the crisp, white walls, the neutral-colored, minimalist furnishings or the pleasant pop of rainbow colors in the paintings and art supplies that line shelves Read More
Kristin Kosiewicz Substance Abuse Awareness Scholarship Awarded To 2024 LAHS Graduates Layton Laeser, Rebecca Li, Akshay Swaminarayan, Arianne Terrones
Arianne Terrones, Akshay Swaminarayan, Layton Laeser and Rebecca Li with Stan Kosiewicz and Amy Anderson, center. Photo by Jessica Booton
LAPS Foundation News:
LAPS Foundation announces Layton Laeser, Rebecca Li, Akshay Swaminarayan and Arianne Terrones as the 2024 graduates selected for the Kristin Kosiewicz Substance Abuse Awareness Scholarship this year.
This is the third year for the scholarship which is awarded in memory of Kristin Kosiewicz, a 1993 graduate of Los Alamos High School who passed away on September 26, 2021. The scholarship’s purpose is to increase awareness of the Read More
Op/Ed: A Bit Of History Behind ‘The Boys Of The Pajarito Plateau’
By LIZ MARTINEAU
Los Alamos
Dear Community,
This week the Art in Public Places Advisory Board is scheduled to discuss a piece of artwork called “The Boys of the Pajarito Plateau.” This community treasures Fuller Lodge, which is one reason I think this subject has generated such interest. (As someone who believes in historic preservation this warms my heart!) However, I want to provide some background information about the Los Alamos Ranch School students and dispel some inaccuracies that I have heard circulating in the community.
- The subject matter of this painting is a group of Los Alamos Ranch
Chamisa Elementary And Los Alamos Online Learning Academy Receive 2024 Innovation In Education Award
Chamisa Elementary School and the Los Alamos Online Learning Academy (LAOLA), received a 2024 Innovation in Education award. LAOLA Principal Kati Steinberg, Chamisa Principal Craig Washnok, Math Lab teacher Carolyn Torres and Chamisa first grade teacher Michaela Tarbox accepted the award presented by Teach Plus Executive Director Hope Morales, left, and other representatives from Teach Plus. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Chamisa Elementary School, along with the Los Alamos Online Learning Academy (LAOLA), received a 2024 Innovation in Education award during the third annual Innovation Read More
PED Receives Grant Funds To Provide Free Digital Citizenship Training For New Mexicans Starting In Santa Fe
PED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) was recently awarded a $453,000 Google Kids Initiative grant as a result of a 2021 settlement agreement between the New Mexico Department of Justice and Google.
The PED will be using grant funds to provide digital citizenship training to New Mexico residents. Training sessions will provide instruction to educators, parents and community members on key topics such as screen time, social media, AI and Internet safety for children.
The first two trainings are scheduled for July 29 and 30 in Santa Fe. A training session in Taos Read More
Foxx And Martin Release Updated Version Of Plant Identification Guide Of Local Wildflowers
The cover of ‘Plants of the Jemez Mountains Volume 2: Wildflowers’ with artwork by Terry Foxx. Courtesy image
A sample page from ‘Plants of the Jemez Mountains Volume 2: Wildflowers’. Courtesy image
COMMUNITY News:
The wildflower bloom this summer is nothing short of spectacular. To help you identify what’s blooming, local naturalists Terry Foxx and Craig Martin have just released the second edition of their definitive “Plants of the Jemez Mountains Volume 2: Wildflowers.”
“It’s the perfect time to take a walk and find dozens of kinds of wildflowers,” Martin said. “Our guide will help you Read More
LAPS Selects Kristen Martines As New Principal At Barranca Mesa Elementary
Kristen Martines
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) has announced that Kristen Martines has been selected as the new Principal at Barranca Mesa Elementary School.
Martines is a former Los Alamos Middle School Hawk and Los Alamos High School Hilltopper. She graduated from New Mexico State University with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with an emphasis in reading. She earned her master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from New Mexico Highlands University and then earned her administrative license.
“I am honored to join the Bobcat family as the new principal,” Read More
LAPS Students Head Back To School Wednesday Aug. 7
LAPS News:
More than 3,500 students attending Los Alamos Public Schools will head back to the classroom Wednesday, Aug. 7 for the start of the 2024-2025 school year.
“We’re excited for the start of the new school year, and look forward to seeing our students,” Superintendent Jennifer Guy said.
LAPS has adjusted start and end times at school sites for the 2024-2025 school year. School hours for all elementary students, including preschool through 6th grade, will be 8:10 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. Middle school students will attend 8:40 Read More
Higbie: Corey DeAngelis On Private School Choice
By GABRIEL HIGBIE
Rio Grande Foundation
The Rio Grande Foundation recently hosted Corey DeAngelis for a series of events in New Mexico. DeAngelis is one of the most prominent voices for private school choice in the nation, and at events located in Albuquerque and Alamogordo, he discussed the shortcomings of government-operated educational systems and the strategic methods of the left used to gain control of America’s educational systems.
DeAngelis’ solution to our failed education system is outlined in his new book, “The Parent Revolution: Rescuing Your Kids from the Radicals Ruining Read More
Registration Now Open For Los Alamos Extreme Football & Cheer 2024 Season
Quorum Notice: School Board May Attend LESC Reception
LAPS News:Members of the Los Alamos School Board may attend a reception for the New Mexico Legislative Education Study Committee (LESC) 5-6 p.m. Wednesday, July 24 at Fuller Lodge.
A quorum may be present; however no action will be taken.
Scenes From LANL’s Technology Showcase At ScienceFest
Devin Fell, co-founder of Sentiré Medical Systems, discusses his company and technology during Technology Showcase Day July 14 at Fuller Lodge. Fell discussed his company’s patented Perf-Alert, which is a monitoring system that alerts surgeons to bowel perforations during laparoscopic surgery. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Scott Ziegler, co-founder of Space Kinetic, discusses his company and technology during Technology Showcase Day July 14 at Fuller Lodge. Ziegler is a NM LEEP fellow and Space Kinetic has become a cleared defense contractor with a vision for redefining Read More
