Heinrich, Luján, Vasquez Welcome $1.4 Million For Head Start Programs At New Mexico State University
Congressional News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) are welcoming $1.4 million in federal funding to support Head Start services at New Mexico State University (NMSU).
“I’m proud to welcome over $1 million to support NMSU’s work in creating a strong foundation for our children. The best way to invest in New Mexico’s future is to invest in New Mexico’s families,” Heinrich said.
“Investments in early education create a foundation for future success,” Luján said. “That’s why I’m proud to welcome this Read More
LAPS Board Member Sondra Wyman Expresses Gratitude
By SONDRA WYMAN
Los Alamos
Coming out of the Thanksgiving weekend and moving into the Christmas season, I want to express my sincere gratitude for those in our community who exercised their fundamental right and privilege to vote in the non-partisan elections this November.
Thank you, Los Alamos, for voting to elect School Board members, UNM-LA Advisory Board members, and for voting your opinion of the LAPS General Obligation Bond. I am especially grateful for the overwhelming support of community members in District 5 who voted, representing Mountain Elementary School and Los Alamos High Read More
Leopold Writing Program Appoints Nina A. Simon Director
Renowned environmentalist Aldo Leopold. Courtesy/Aldo Leopold Foundation
Leopold Writing Program News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The Leopold Writing Program, an environmental writing and advocacy organization, has announced the appointment of new Program Director Nina A. Simon.
Simon comes to the organization with over 10 years in nonprofit management and volunteer experience, ranging from maternal health equity to small scale farm assistance. She joins the Leopold Writing Program after three years at Delta Management Group, where she served local organizations Casa Q, a shelter for LGBTQ+ Read More
Los Alamos High School Students Maximus Posada And Luke Favorite Attend 2023 Model International Criminal Court In Poland
Maximus Posada as Presiding Judge. Courtesy/Enrique Posada
Luke Favorite as Defense Attorney. Courtesy/Enrique Posada
By ENRIQUE POSADA, DDS, FICOI
Los Alamos
Los Alamos High School seniors Maximus Posada and Luke Favorite were two out of eight students selected to represent the United States this November at the 2023 Model International Criminal Court (MICC) in Krzyzowa, Poland.
This 11-day program is sponsored by New Mexico Human Rights Projects which has been providing this life-changing opportunity to high school students since 2013. This 10-year anniversary was special as the Read More
LAPS Notice Of Possible Quorum: AP Celebration
LAPS News:
Members of the Los Alamos School Board may attend the AP Celebration at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, in Los Alamos High School’s Griffith Gymnasium.
A quorum may be present; however no action will be taken. Read More
NMPED Releases 2022-2023 State Assessment Results
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) has released state assessment results from the 2022-2023 school year.
These results come three months after NMPED originally stated they would be released. State assessments are critical as they help educators and parents evaluate whether their students are at grade level in English language arts (ELA), math, and science, though Wednesday’s release did not include science assessment results.
The 2022-2023 state assessment results show a statewide ELA proficiency rate of 38 percent. According to NMPED this is Read More
Notice: UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board To Meet Monday
UNM-LA News:
The UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board will meet 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27, in Building 2, room 203 on the campus of UNM-Los Alamos.
Agenda items will include administrative reports from members of the UNM-LA executive team.
UNM-LA will extend recognition to board members Steve Boerigter and Laura Burrows for their dedicated service during their final advisory board meeting. Read More
ENMU Marks 90-Year Anniversary Of Administration Building
Eastern New Mexico University Campus Administration Building 2023. Courtesy/ENMU
ENMU News:
PORTALES — Nov. 23, 2023, marked the 90-year anniversary of the Administration Building dedication on the Eastern New Mexico University campus.
On Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 23, 1933, 7,000 people gathered for a program to celebrate the opening of the Administration Building on the Eastern New Mexico Junior College campus with Gov. A.W. Hockenhull as the guest speaker. This historic event happened six and a half years after Gov. Dillon signed the bill to locate the Eastern New Mexico Normal School Read More
STEMarts Lab: Apprenticeship For Girls Ages 14-19 Residing In Northern New Mexico
The STEMarts Apprenticeship program is designed for girls residing in Northern New Mexico (ages 14-19). Apprentices receive a $1,000 stipend to discover and develop their creative interests and gain valuable 21st century work skills in this year-long paid apprenticeship. Courtesy/STEMarts Lab
STEMarts Lab News:
The STEMarts Apprenticeship program is designed for girls residing in Northern New Mexico (ages 14-19). Apprentices receive a $1,000 stipend to discover and develop their creative interests and gain valuable 21st century work skills in this year-long paid apprenticeship. Read More
NDI New Mexico Announces Inaugural Teaching Artist In Residence Program As It Celebrates 30th Anniversary
NDI Artistic Director Liz Salganek
NDI News:
SANTA FE — National Dance Institute (NDI) New Mexico announced today, its inaugural Teaching Artist in Residence Program, designed as a unique opportunity to expand the organization’s relationships with world-class choreographers, dancers and other artists, and to further its mission to help New Mexico youth develop critical life skills and realize their full potential through engagement with the arts.
The organization’s first teaching artist in residence is Dana Tai Soon Burgess, a world-recognized choreographer, dancer, cultural Read More
The Endeavor Foundation Awards $3.2 Million To 13 Small Liberal Arts Colleges To Tackle Student Mental Health
Students at St. John’s College in Santa Fe. Courtesy/SJC
St. John’s College News:
SANTA FE —To address what the U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recognizes as “the defining public health crisis of our time,” 13 colleges have received $3.275 million in funding from The Endeavor Foundation for the first phase of “Enhancing Student Learning and Experience through Campus Wellness, Student Wellbeing and Mental Health Initiatives.”
The multi-year collaborative project seeks both to respond to pressing needs and to integrate attention to mental health, wellbeing and wellness throughout Read More
Largest Law Enforcement Class In State History Graduates And Joins Some 6,000 Certified Officers In New Mexico
Sixty-one police cadets are administered the oath of office Tuesday, completing their transformation from everyday citizen to law enforcement officer. Courtesy photo
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Tuesday the graduation of the largest class of law enforcement in state history. The police officers represented 30 city, county, tribal, university and state agencies.
The 61 police cadets received Read More
Following Release Of School Designation Data … Secretary Romero Sends Message To District Leadership: ‘You Will Be Held Accountable’
NMPED Secretary Arsenio Romero
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — In light of continued poor performance at far too many New Mexico public schools, Public Education Secretary Arsenio Romero communicated to school leadership that new accountability measures will be put in place to ensure schools are fully utilizing the billions of appropriated state dollars and implementing evidence-based learning strategies.
School designations, which are determined by student academic proficiency and graduation rates, show a troubling trend. The number of schools with a “Traditional” designation, meaning Read More
Nineteen Los Alamos County Employees Graduate From Nine-Week 2023 Leadership LAC Academy
Leadership LAC Academy Graduates were honored Nov. 16 after completing a nine-week leadership development program. Courtesy/LAC
Leadership LAC Academy graduates honored Nov. 16 after completing a nine-week leadership development program. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Graduates of the Leadership LAC Academy fall class were honored Thursday, Nov. 16, at Fuller Lodge after completing a nine-week leadership development program.
The graduating class includes 19 Los Alamos County employees from 12 county divisions serving the community.
The Leadership Academy, tailored to address the Read More
Groundbreaking Ceremony For Mixed-Use Housing Facility On Institute Of American Indian Arts Campus Nov. 29
Photo by Jason S. Ordaz
IAIA News:
The Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) announced that a groundbreaking ceremony for IAIA’s new Mixed-Use Housing Facility is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 29, on the IAIA campus at 83 Avan Nu Po Road in Santa Fe.
The ceremony will begin at 3 p.m. by the Student Union Building, located near the parking entrances on the west side of the IAIA campus. The program will open with a blessing, followed by a welcome from IAIA President Dr. Robert Martin (Cherokee Nation). A brief program and reception in the Student Union Building will follow. IAIA representatives Read More
Los Alamos High School Key Club Hosts ‘How To Save A Life’
Los Alamos High School Key Club hosts a ‘How to Save a Life’ educational event highlighting the dangers of Fentanyl Tuesday, Nov. 14 at SALA. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Fire Department Capt. Robert Fuselier speaking to students about the dangers of Fentanyl during LAHS Key Club’s ‘How to Save a Life’ event held Nov. 14 at SALA. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Los Alamos High School Key Club students decided to use some of their cotton candy sales money for a Fentanyl “Harm Reduction” project. They call it “How to Save a Life” and lined up speakers to address Read More
LAPD Files Petty Misdemeanor Charges Against Sheriff, Coaches
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Having concluded its investigation into alleged drinking at a team bonding event at Los Alamos High School (LAHS) in August, the Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) filed petty misdemeanor charges Thursday against the Los Alamos County Sheriff and three LAHS volleyball coaches.
LAPD Cmdr. Daniel Roberts confirmed this morning that LAPD has filed petty misdemeanor charges, with the approval of the District Attorney’s Office, against Sheriff Jason Wardlow-Herrera, Head Coach Joseph Palmer, Assistant Head Coach Natalie Read More
GEAR UP College Readiness Program Gives Students Tools To Become Leaders At School And Beyond
More than 100 students from eight New Mexico high schools came together at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Albuquerque to develop skills they can use to lead their peers in developing plans following high school. Courtesy/NMHED
NMHED News:
ALBUQUERQUE — More than 100
GEAR UP is a federally funded program that aims to increase access
Struggle With Math? UNM-LA’s Boot Camp Is Here To Assist!
UNM-LA Associate Dean of Instruction and Math Associate Professor Irina Alvestad, left, and Educational Partnership and Academic Support Planning Officer Audrey Marroquin Monday in the library. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Out of all the core subjects taught in schools, math is sometimes the most misunderstood. Its concepts can seem baffling, the long equations beyond comprehension and of course there is the age-old question that clings to the mind: where will I even need to use this?
Quite a few places, actually. Read More
Open Gym Programs Paused For Thanksgiving Break Week
COUNTY News:
Starting Monday, Nov. 20, Los Alamos County Community Services Open Gym Programs will not be held at Los Alamos Public School or County facilities during Thanksgiving Break Week.
These programs will resume Monday, Nov. 27.
Direct questions to the Recreation Division at 505.662.8170 or lacrec@lacnm.us. Read More
