LAPS Encourages Community To Learn, Act & Advocate During May’s Mental Health Month
LAPS News:
May is Mental Health Month – a time of year dedicated to raising awareness of the important role mental health plays in our lives.
It is an opportunity to take action toward protecting our own mental health and overall well-being, as well as to advocate for others and for stronger systems of care and support.
This May, Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) is utilizing resources from Mental Health America and focusing our efforts on encouraging everyone in the community to:
- LEARN how modern life affects mental health and about resources that can help us navigate our changing world.
- ACT by
Valle Grande Chapter Regent Linda Carol Alt Presents 2024 JROTC Medal To Cadet Asher Colson
Valle Grande Chapter Regent Linda Carol Alt presents the JROTC medal to Cadet Asher Colson. Courtesy/VGC
Valle Grande Chapter News:
Regent Linda Carol Alt presented the Chapter’s annual JROTC medal to Cadet Asher Colson at the Awards Night ceremony April 19, 2024 at Los Alamos High School.
This medal is granted by the National Defense Council of the Daughters of the American Revolution to a cadet who has demonstrated academic excellence, dependability, good character, adherence to military discipline, leadership, and a fundamental and patriotic understanding of the importance of the Read More
New Mexico Election Study Completed By UNM Professors Reveals Key Insights On Voting Patterns
From the Secretary of State Office:
‘New Mexico does elections well.’ –NMES
ALBUQUERQUE — The 2022 New Mexico Election Administration, Voter Security and Election Reform Report (NMES) was released Monday and provides the public with detailed data about how voters experienced the 2022 General Election.
The report “represents a systematic examination of voter attitudes and experiences with the election, concerns about election security, and preferences for election reforms” (p. 10).
The 2022 NMES, completed by University of New Mexico (UNM) Professor Emeritus Lonna Atkeson, now director Read More
LAFSE Issues Statement Of Support For New Mexico School Districts’ Lawsuit Over 180-Day NMPED Rule
LAFSE News:
The Los Alamos Federation of School Employees, (LAFSE) today issued the following statement:
NMPED (New Mexico Public Education Department) continues to overreach through rule changes telling school districts, urban, rural, and everything in between, to abide by a one size fits all.
The Los Alamos Federation of School Employees supports New Mexico school districts in their lawsuit over the 180-day PED rule. Read More
LAPS Seeks Applicants For School Board Vacancy
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos School Board is in search of a person to fill the vacancy left on the board with the departure of current member Antonio Jaurigue who represents School Board District 2.
President Jaurigue cited personal reasons for his resignation from the School Board, saying that “stepping down from the school board is one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do.” However, state law mandates his wife, who has been pursuing her certification in special education, may not be hired by the district while he is an acting board member. “I wish to resign before she applies for any position,” Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Charlie Sator At Nature Center
On the job in Los Alamos is volunteer Charlie Sator working recently at the Los Alamos Nature Center. She has volunteered there for two months. ‘I love getting to help people learn about Los Alamos,’ Sator said in speaking about her job. To learn more about PEEC’s Los Alamos Nature Center, click here. Photo by Andy McBride/ladailypost.com Read More
Rose Pruning Workshop At Memorial Garden May 2
Stroke Awareness Month: 3 Steps To Manage Stroke Risk
Los Alamos Medical Center News:
May is National Stroke Awareness Month. We recognize this month each year because for many people, stroke awareness can be truly life-saving – someone in the US suffers a stroke every 40 seconds, and for these patients, timely treatment can mean the difference between successful recovery and long-term disability.
The most common type of stroke is an ischemic stroke, which occurs when a blood clot blocks the flow of nutrients to the brain, causing brain cells to die rapidly. The good news is that with knowledge and preparation, your chances of a deadly stroke become Read More
LARSO Graduates Fourth ‘Matter Of Balance’ Class
Last week LARSO graduated its fourth ‘Matter of Balance’ class at the White Rock Senior Center. The Evidence-based fall prevention program began last May, offering free classes to community members 60 and up who are members of the local senior centers. Master Trainers Kate Cleveland, bottom left, and Bernadette Lauritzen, bottom right, are two of three instructors who guide seniors through eight sessions of easy to implement lifestyle changes. Courtesy/LARSO
Glenn Banks of Christus St. Vincent Sports Medicine is all in for fall prevention. The program includes a visit from a guest Read More
LAPS Notice Of Possible Quorum: Senior Sash Ceremony
LAPS News:
Members of the Los Alamos School Board may attend the Native American Senior Sash Ceremony at 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Cottonwood on the Greens.
A Quorum may be present; however, no action will be taken. Read More
LAHS Key Clubbers Attend DCON In Arizona
The Los Alamos representatives at the Key Club convention, front row from left, Ethan Singell, Akshay Swaminarayan, Rebecca Li, Uxue Sansinena, Praveen Swaminarayan and Advisor Morrie Pongratz. Back row from left, Kiwanis District Administrator for Key Club, Karin Church, Deborah Brug, Jonathon Chen, Jinheon Kim, Ewan Arnold and Betsy Hemphill. Key Club Faculty Advisor Shelley Clark not pictured. Courtesy photo
LAHS Key Club News:
Early this April, accompanied by four chaperones, nine members of the Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Key Club traveled to Tempe, Ariz. to attend the Southwest Read More
LAPS Notice Of Possible Quorum: Senior Signing Military
LAPS News:
Members of the Los Alamos School Board may attend the US Army/LAHS Senior Signing & Swearing-in Ceremony at noon Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Los Alamos High School.
A Quorum may be present; however, no action will be taken. Read More
LAPS Notice Of Possible Quorum: Bilingual Seal Ceremony
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) has issued a Notice Of Possible Quorum. Members of the Los Alamos School Board may attend The Bilingual Seal Ceremony 5:30 p.m., April 30, 2024, at Los Alamos High School.
A Quorum may be present; however no action will be taken. Read More
What Bird Is This?
Mystery bird. Photo by Ryan Sanderson
Cornell Lab eNews:
Here they come! Spring warblers on the move—and this mystery bird – a Nashville Warbler – can show up from coast to coast in North America. Its yellow body, gray hood, and white eyering give it a cheery, hyper-alert look. Find these birds foraging busily in scrubby bushes and tall trees alike
The Nashville Warbler is a boisterous yellow songster with a striking, big-eyed look thanks to a white eyering that contrasts sharply with its gray hood. Nashville Warblers are fun to watch as they teeter on the ends of leaves and branches searching for Read More
McCurdy 6th Grader Zaiden Lopez Wins Best Drama At Film Prize Junior New Mexico Competition
Zaiden Lopez
MAE News:
ESPAÑOLA — Zaiden Lopez, a McCurdy Charter School 6th grade student, is now an award-winning filmmaker for his film “Blue Heron”. Sunday, April 7, 2024, Zaiden received the Best Middle School Drama award at the Film Prize Junior New Mexico competition. Zaiden’s film was one of 167 films from 80 schools throughout New Mexico.
The award ceremony was held at Albuquerque’s New Mexico Hispanic Cultural Center. With a full weekend of events, students could watch other films that were entered and take their moment on the red carpet.
Zaiden created a storyboard and concept for Read More
Braille Enrichment For Literacy & Learning Summer Program For Blind And Low Vision Children Coming To Albuquerque
Senior Appreciation Night Funding & Volunteers Needed
Scene from a previous SAN activity at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
Senior Appreciation Night (SAN) is in need of funding and/or volunteers for the event on May 25, 2024. Volunteers and public donations to this non-profit event are needed to help keep the event fun and safe for graduating high school seniors.
First created in 1984, the goal of SAN has been to create a fun and safe environment for community youth to celebrate such a significant milestone in their young lives, and has become a staple of the community since. The Los Alamos community is, and always has been, an integral Read More
McQuiston: FCW … Why You Want It In Your Car
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
Forward-collision warning systems (FCW) are an innovative safety technology in cars that can help reduce the risk of rear-end collisions. Available with many new car models, FCW systems are a popular feature in helping to reduce the number and frequency of these accidents.
What Is FCW?
A forward-collision warning system uses sensors in your vehicle to scan the road ahead of you for obstacles such as other vehicles, fixed objects, and even pedestrians. While you’re driving, FCW measures the speed and distance of your vehicle Read More
Two New Mexico School Programs Receive Green Ribbon Honors From U.S. Department of Education
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — The U.S. Department of Education has released the names of the 2024 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS), District Sustainability Awardees and Postsecondary Sustainability Awardees.
New Mexico schools and districts honored:
- Polk Middle School in Albuquerque Public Schools – 2024 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School; and
- Cuba Independent School District – 2024 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School District Sustainability Awardee.
“Congratulations to the students, faculty and staff Read More
PAC 8 2024 Summer Film Intensive Begins June 24
Scene from a previous Summer Film Intensive program at PAC 8. Courtesy/PAC 8
Scene from a previous Summer Film Intensive program at PAC 8. Courtesy/PAC 8
PAC 8 News:
For the 4th consecutive year, PAC 8 Community Media Center will be teaming up with the Los Alamos Teen Center, Youth Activity Center and Fuller Lodge Art Center to offer the Summer Film Intensive.
Open to youth ages 13-18, this 3 week program will take participants through all of the steps in the process of creating an original short film – screen writing, camera operation, production planning and location shooting, acting, editing Read More
