County Invites Community To Be Skywarn Storm Spotters
COUNTY News:
Hosted by the Los Alamos County’s Emergency Management Office, the first quarterly meeting of the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) of Los Alamos will include critical Skywarn storm spotter training. Representatives from the National Weather Service (NWS) will administer this free training session starting at 2 p.m. May 23, 2024 at Fuller Lodge.
The public is invited to attend; no registration is required.
Skywarn, a program established by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in the late 1960s, plays a pivotal role in safeguarding communities Read More
Rotary Honors Distinguished LAHS Student Claire Whitley
Rotarian Vincent Chiravalle presents a Distinguished Student of Service certificate to LAHS junior Claire Whitley, on behalf of the Rotary Club of Los Alamos as her mother Laura Whitley shares the moment with LAHS nominating teacher Louise Foliot, April 23, at Cottonwood on the Greens. Photo by Oliver Morris
By VINCENT CHIRAVALLE
Rotary Club of Los Alamos
The motto of Rotary is Service Above Self. To support this motto in each academic year, the Rotary Club of Los Alamos honors “Distinguished Students of Service” in their junior year of high school.
Students are first nominated by their teachers Read More
NMDVR Offers ‘Money Smart’ Training For Small Business
NMDVR News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (NMDVR) is offering an online Money Smart for Small Business course beginning Wednesday, May 29, 2024. The 14 free sessions will be held Wednesdays 2:30-4:30 p.m. Mountain Time.
The NMDVR benefits advisement team is presenting the course, which was developed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the U.S. Small Business Administration. Benefits advisors work with participants regarding their finances, including benefits they may receive from the Social Security Administration. Participants Read More
Zuni Youth Calista Hannaweekea Shares Native Food Sovereignty Story On Newman’s Own New Pizza Box
Calista Hannaweekea. Courtesy/ZYEP
ZYEP News:
ZUNI — This year, Newman’s Own has unveiled a new series of pizza boxes that share the stories of the young people it has supported through its philanthropy. Zuni Youth Enrichment Project participant Calista Hannaweekea appears on one of those boxes.
According to ZYEP Executive Director Tahlia Natachu-Eriacho, when Newman’s Own reached out with the opportunity to feature a Zuni youth, she and her team immediately thought of Hannaweekea, 11.
“Newman’s Own was searching for young people who could help spread the word about the importance of Read More
Troop NM1412 Trail Life & American Heritage Girls Host 2024 Spring Fundraiser Friday May 10 & Saturday May 11
UNM-LA Asks Community To Take Important Survey
Exterior view of UNM-Los Alamos. Courtesy/UNM-LA
Exterior view of UNM-Los Alamos. Courtesy/UNM-LA
UNM-LA News:
The University of New Mexico – Los Alamos (UNM-LA) is seeking the community’s help to shape the future of its campus.
UNM-Los Alamos is embarking on an Outdoor Infrastructure project to enhance its exterior spaces. Community feedback is crucial in guiding the design and development priorities for this renovation.
UNM-LA asks the community to take a few moments to complete its short online survey. This input will directly influence improvements such as signage and wayfinding, Read More
County: LAC Academy Celebrates 19 New Graduates
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos, New Mexico — Members of the LAC Academy spring class were honored on their graduation day, April 25, 2024 at Fuller Lodge.
The Academy is a nine-week cohort style leadership development program for identified high potential leaders in Los Alamos County. The current class of graduates includes 19 County employees from 14 divisions serving the community.
“I want to congratulate all of the graduates for completing the program, and commend them for their insightful presentation and recommendations to County leadership,” County Manager Anne Laurent said.
Tailored Read More
Los Alamos School Board Announces Recipients Of 2024 NMSBA Excellence In Student Achievement Awards
Los Alamos Middle School teacher Ali Semanision, second from left, and community member Morrie Pongratz along with his wife Cheryl (not pictured) received the 2024 NMSBA Excellence in Student Achievement awards during last month’s School Board meeting. Making the presentations were School Board member Lauren Coupland, left, and School Board Secretary Sondra Wyman. Courtesy/LAPS
The LAPS School Board received 52 nominations for the 2024 NMSBA Excellence in Student Achievement Award. Nominees included staff members and community members. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos Public Read More
LAHS Olions Presents ‘You Never Can Tell’ May 16-18
Los Alamos Public Schools Honors Classified And Certified Employees Of The Year For 2023-24
2023-24 LAPS Classified Employee of the Year Verlene Stam, right, with Human Resources Specialist Diana Bequette. Courtersy/LAPS
2023-24 LAPS Certified Employee of the Year Matthew Kretz. Courtersy/LAPS
Nominees for 2023-24 LAPS Classified and Certified Employees of the Year included, back row from left, Joanie Maestas, Barranca Mesa Elementary; Holli Gonzalez, Los Alamos Middle School; Margaret Moore, Mountain Elementary; Fabian Smith, Mountain Elementary; Jenny Gallegos, Aspen Elementary; Teresa Mojica, Los Alamos Online Learning Academy and Verlene Stam, Payroll. Front Read More
Los Alamos Hilltopper Track & Field Teams Set Records At 2024 Larry Baca Memorial Invite
Meredith Brown completes the handoff to Syana Sanchez in the 1600 medley relay. With teammates Colette Bibeault and Anna Wetteland, these ‘Topper Girls shattered the LAHS School Record in this event by more than 7 seconds. Their time of 4:03.88 is the #5 high school performance this season in the entire US! Photo by Blake Wood
Jaydon Dudley threw the discus a PR 111′ 6″. He qualified for the State Championship in the shot put with a throw of 45′ 4″. Photo by Blake Wood
By BLAKE WOOD
Assistant Coach
LAHS Track & Field
The Los Alamos Hilltopper Track & Field teams Read More
UNM-Los Alamos Announces 43rd Commencement Ceremony Featuring Keynote Speaker Liddie Martinez And Special Guest Dr. Thom Mason
UNM-Los Alamos at 4000 University Drive. Courtesy/UNM-LA
UNM-LA News:
UNM-Los Alamos has announced its 43rd commencement ceremony, scheduled for Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Crossroads Bible Church in Los Alamos. The ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. and feature Liddie Martinez, President of the Los Alamos Region for Enterprise Bank & Trust and Director of Community Engagement, as the keynote speaker.
Keynote Speaker Liddie Martinez
Martinez is a well-respected community figure with a 20-year track record in philanthropic programming and investment, particularly in education and economic Read More
Periodic Table: Climate Impacts On National Security May 13
Travis Pitts
BSM News:
Bradbury Science Museum (BSM) unveils its Periodic Table outreach talk for May: Climate Impacts on National Security.
Los Alamos National Laboratory’s (LANL) Travis Pitts will discuss how modeling climate shifts helps researchers anticipate national security concerns.
This talk is open to the public at 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 13 at projectY Cowork, 150 Central Park Square. Read More
J. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Committee Announces 2024 New Mexico National History Day Award Winners
New Mexico Connections Academy student Karma Bromwell with her teacher Desiree Hirdman. Courtesy/JROMC
Lordsburg High School student, Izabella Guerrero (co-recipient Richard Silvas, not shown), with National History Day exhibit poster. Courtesy/JROMC
JROMC News:
The J. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Committee (JROMC) has announced the winners of its 2024 National History Day awards.
Izabella Guerrero and Richard Silvas, students at Lordsburg High School, won the JROMC Person or People in Science Award for “Frances Lee Glessner: A Woman Who Changed Forensics with Her Murder Dollhouses.” Read More
County: ‘Bike To School’ Event In White Rock Wednesday
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Public Works Department in collaboration with Piñon Elementary School wants to notify the community that Piñon Elementary School in White Rock will be having a “Bike to School” event at 8 a.m. Wednesday, May 8.
As young bicyclists are riding their bikes to school, using the roadway and sidewalks, motorists are asked to be more cautious in the Piñon Elementary school zone and also remember the County’s “5 Foot to Pass” ordinance pertaining to bikes.
Direct questions or comments about this event to the Public Works Department at 505.662.8150 or email lacpw@lacnm.us Read More
LAHS Graduate Focuses Master’s Thesis On Local Data
Los Alamos High School 2019 graduate Brandi Weiss. Courtesy photo
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Los Alamos
Editor’s note: This is the first in a two-part series highlighting Los Alamos High School graduate Brandi Weiss and her master’s thesis on adolescent risky behavior in Los Alamos.
As you are growing up in a town, you may not realize how the things you see and experience affect you in the moment. You may also never dream that the seed of experience planted might later come to define a portion of your future. It could then lead to you educating the very community that played a role in raising you.
Enter Read More
Scenes From Drums Alive® Event At Chamisa School
Chamisa Elementary School Physical Education Teacher Justin Black participates with students in a special Drums Alive® event April 30 in the gymnasium at Chamisa Elementary School. Drums Alive® joins the dynamic movements of aerobic dance with the pulsating rhythms of the drum. It is a unique sensory/motor program that is designed to give the mind and body instant feedback through continuous movement and rhythmical flow. Drums Alive® utilizes ‘whole brain – whole body’ thinking by developing sensory motor reflexes and kinesthetic awareness. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
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Los Alamos Student And Teacher Selected To Visit Cuba
Los Alamos High School sophomore Tevita Funaki and LAHS teacher Tacarra Lake were selected to travel on a trip to Cuba over spring break. Courtesy/LAPS
By TEVITA FUNAKI
LAHS Sophomore
and
TACARRA LAKE
LAHS Teacher
Note: Los Alamos High School (LAHS) sophomore Tevita Funaki and LAHS teacher Tacarra Lake were selected to travel on a trip to Cuba over spring break. Here is their story:
“You’re going where?!”
“Yes mom, I’m going to Cuba.”
“My trip to Cuba was a life-altering experience. Thanks to Global Santa Fe, a nonprofit in Santa Fe dedicated to educating the next generation of New Mexico leaders, Read More
New Mexico Delegation Welcomes $3 Million To Expand Access To Apprenticeships In High-Demand Careers
CONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON —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.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) are welcoming $2,858,376 from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to expand access to apprenticeship opportunities, prepare more New Mexicans for quality jobs, and strengthen the local workforce.
Youth Development Inc. in Albuquerque will receive $1,500,000 and the Three Rivers Education Foundation in Farmington will receive $1,358,376.
“To really set the next generation Read More
