New Mexico Governor Hosts Los Alamos Panel Discussion On Importance Of STEM Education
Panelists from left, EM-LA Deputy Manager Eli Gilbertson, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, former County Councilor Sara Scott, Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium Co-Founder Tina Cordova and UNM-LA student Asher Stevens discuss importance of STEM education Thursday at SALA. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Students, teachers, county and LANL representatives attend the governor’s panel discussion on STEM education Thursday afternoon at SALA Los Alamos Event Center. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
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Gessing: Reform Education To Boost Workforce, Economy
By PAUL GESSING
Rio Grande Foundation
The Legislative Finance Committee has produced a new report looking at the issue of New Mexico’s low workforce participation rate. Here is one of many choice quotes analyzing the problem:
While unemployment rates have recovered to pre-pandemic levels, the share of the state’s working age population participating in the labor force is persistently low. Social services, economic development, tax rates, pension systems, the service industry, and virtually every other area of the economy is impacted when there are fewer people working to support those Read More
Papa Murphy’s To Host Fundraiser For LAMS PTO Nov. 15!
LAMS PTO News:
Papa Murphy’s is hosting a fundraiser for the Los Alamos Middle School PTO Thursday, Nov. 15.
A portion of all sales made Thursday will go toward LAMS PTO.
“We’d love for the community to come out and support the kids and teachers!” Thank you!
This Week In Sports: Nov. 16-18, 2023
This Week in Sports:
Los Alamos High School Hilltopper games are covered by the Los Alamos Daily Post sports team of Mike Cote, John McHale and Nate Limback.
The Hilltopper Sports Schedule for Nov. 16-18, 2023:
Nov. 16 Thursday
- Volleyball vs Silver at Rio Rancho Event Center – 10 a.m.
Nov. 17 Friday
- Volleyball vs TBA – Rio Rancho Event Center
- Girls Wrestling Intra Squad Duals Home – 4 p.m.
Nov. 18 Saturday
- Volleyball vs TBA – Rio Rancho Event Center
- Cross Country at NXR in Chandler
Hundreds Of New Mexico Students Launch Handmade Hot Air Balloons To Celebrate Aviator’s Holiday; Montgolfier Day
Courtesy/Balloon Museum
Balloon Museum Foundation News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The Balloon Museum, Balloon Explorium and Balloon Museum Foundation announce a joint celebration of the birth of ballooning at the annual Montgolfier Days events. This year, the festivities will include educational and interactive activities aimed at teaching students about hot air balloons.
In the weeks leading up to the Montgolfier Days events Nov. 14 and 16, 2023, The Balloon Explorium will visit classrooms in 15 Albuquerque schools. Their mission: to inspire and educate students on the science and engineering Read More
Coupland Thanks Voters, Volunteers, Supporters, Donors
By LAUREN COUPLAND
Newly Elected District 3 School Board Member
I am humbled and honored to have been elected to the Los Alamos School Board. I would like to thank the voters who came out to vote. I am thrilled that the School Bond passed by such high margins. It shows our community’s commitment to our students, and our schools. It is essential that we support our schools, and Los Alamos County rose to the challenge.
I would like to thank everyone who supported me – the voters, our volunteers, and donors. I am grateful for the kind words of everyone who sent letters of support to our local press, and I hope Read More
LAPS: ‘A Thousand Voices’ Screening Nov. 16 At SALA
LAPS News:
The community is invited to attend a screening of “A Thousand Voices”, a Silver Bullet Productions documentary, on Thursday, Nov. 16 at the SALA Event Center (the former Reel Deal Theater at 2551 Central Ave.).
The screening will start at 6:30 p.m., followed by a discussion with Silver Bullet Productions CEO Pam Pierce at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free and popcorn and drinks will be provided. Please use the QR code on the flier to RSVP as seating is limited.
“A Thousand Voices” is the inspiring story of the power of Native American women in New Mexico, from the beginning of time, through invasions Read More
Northern New Mexico College Assistant Basketball Coach Tj Stukes Competes In ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’
Tj Stukes works with kids at the 2023 NNMC Eagle Youth Skills Camp. Courtesy/NNMC
Tj Stukes works with kids at the 2023 NNMC Eagle Youth Skills Camp. Courtesy/NNMC
NNMC News:
ESPAÑOLA — Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) Men’s/Women’s Assistant Basketball Coach Tj Stukes is no stranger to the entertainment industry.
Stukes played more than 1,300 games as a pro for the Harlem Wizards for 12 years. He has been a contestant on “The Cube”, appeared in “Hustle”, “Valentine’s Date”, “Chicago PD” and in commercials for Lowe’s, Verizon and Adidas. But being a contestant on the Netflix reality show, Read More
LAPS Facilities Employees Honored For Excellence
Award recipients Facilities Administrative Specialist Amanda Padilla and Grounds Manager Orlando Garcia. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools were recently recognized for their outstanding maintenance of their facilities. Los Alamos achieved high ratings in all areas.
Grounds Manager Orlando Garcia was honored by the state with the Ben Lujan Maintenance Award for Grounds Foreman of the Year.
In addition, Amanda Padilla, Facilities Administrative Specialist, received her Facilities Master Certificate from CES/PSFA. She completed seven different modules over Read More
Butcher: Los Alamos High School EcoClub
By CHARLOTTE BUTCHER
LAHS Senior
EcoClub Co-President
The young students at Los Alamos Public Schools deserve a better learning environment and a foreseeable future. As climate change is worsening, so is our environment around us.
The earth’s temperature has been rising at an accelerating rate. Temperatures of oceans around the world are rising, and deserts are drying. Even in our town, we have seen an increase in forest fires, higher temperatures, and raised rates of dry air.
Many believe that cars and big manufacturing industries are the main cause of climate change. In reality, schools Read More
Los Alamos High School NJROTC Cadets Score Gold At 29th Annual Military Skills Competition In Albuquerque
Los Alamos High School NJROTC Cadets gather with their trophies after scoring gold at the 29th Annual Military Skills Competition in Albuquerque. Courtesy/NJROTC
Male color guard from left, Joshua Danforth, Hayden Kim (Commander), Jayden Kim and Caleb Moss. Courtesy/NJROTC
Female color guard from left, Eleanor Joggerst, Sofia West (Commander), Evelyn Drake and Emily Baca. Courtesy/NJROTC
By c/ENS Alana Hinojosa
LAHS NJROTC
Public Affairs Officer
This past weekend Los Alamos NJROTC traveled to Del Norte High School and West Mesa High School to compete in the 29th Annual Duke City Invitational Read More
LAHS Sports Lit Students Hear Details On Manhattan Project
Los Alamos High School (LAHS) teacher Lori Thompson invited Mel Strong, one of Bradbury Science Museum’s informal science educators, to speak to her Sports Liturature students about the Manhattan Project. Strong arrived Nov. 3 in the Science on Wheels van with materials for his presentation. He led the students through hands-on activities inside their classroom. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Bradbury Science Museum’s informal science educator Mel Strong speaking Nov. 3 about the Manhattan Project to LAHS teacher Lori Thompson’s Sports Lit students during a Science on Wheels Read More
NMCEO & NMDWS Launch Skilled Trades Mobile Workshop
NMDWS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Center for Economic Opportunity (NMCEO), the education, charitable, and research 501(c)3 foundation of the New Mexico Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) launched Be Pro Be Proud (BPBP) program in Los Lunas, New Mexico at Los Lunas High School.
The program is designed to connect New Mexico’s youth to technical careers and skilled trades through simulators and virtual reality experiences. New Mexico is the 6th state in the nation to launch a BPBP program and first in the nation to undertake Read More
Thank You Community For Supporting Los Alamos High School’s NJROTC Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser!
Los Alamos High School’s (LAHS) NJROTC Booster Club members and NJROTC Cadets preparing the spaghetti dinners for their fundraiser Thursday at the Elks Lodge on Trinity Drive. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
Guests arrive with smiles ready to enjoy warm spaghetti during the NJROTC fundraiser Thursday. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
LAHS NJROTC News:
The Los Alamos High School NJROTC wishes to thank the Los Alamos community for their continued support.
Approximately 100 spaghetti dinners were served and $1,500 was raised during the NJROTC Spaghetti Dinner Read More
KIL N.Y.C. Scholarship For The Jewelry Arts Opens Application Period
The new scholarship from KIL N.Y.C. is aimed at supporting students pursuing a major in jewelry design and coincides with the inaugural NYC Autumn Jewelry and Object Show. Courtesy/KIL N.Y.C.
KIL N.Y.C. News:
NEW YORK, N.Y. — The jewelry industry stands as a testament to the beauty and craftsmanship human hands, minds, and technology can achieve. It weaves together tradition, innovation, and artistic expression, resulting in pieces that hold profound sentimental value for individuals and communities alike.
Recognizing the trade’s significance, KIL N.Y.C. is committed to not only preserving Read More
LAPS Board To Meet Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023
LAPS News:Mom Commends LAHS Senior Melaki Gutierrez
Los Alamos High School senior football player Melaki Gutierrez poses with his mom, Jordan Archuleta after a game at Sullivan Field. Archuleta wanted to send her son a message through the Los Alamos Daily Post, ‘It’s your senior year kiddo! I’m so proud of how far you’ve come with school and sports! I can’t wait to see what the future holds for you. I love you son.’. Courtesy/Jordan Archuleta Read More
LAPS Quorum Notice: ‘A Thousand Voices’ At SALA Nov. 16
LAPS News:
Members of the Los Alamos School (LAPS) Board may attend “A Thousand Voices” movie 6:30 p.m., Nov. 16 at Sala Event Center.
A quorum may be present; however, no action will be taken. Read More
State, School, Family Traditions Preserved: Duncan Henderson & Anna Wetteland Named High School Swimming All-Americans!
Duncan Henderson and Anna Wetteland follow in their siblings’ (Orion Henderson and Kelly Wetteland) footsteps in receiving All-American Status! Courtesy photo
LAHS News:
For the second year in a row, The Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Swim Team was the only team in the state to have athletes achieve the coveted All-American Status. However, this year, a new set of new first names hoisted the awards: Duncan Henderson and Anna Wetteland.
Following their older siblings’ footsteps (Orion Henderson and Kelly Wetteland), Duncan and Anna achieved the All-American times on their way to first-place Read More
LAHS Athlete Anna Wetteland Signs National Letter Of Intent
Los Alamos High School athlete Anna Wetteland has signed a National Letter of Intent to swim for UCLA next fall. Wetteland was accompanied by her parents Jen and Chris Wetteland at the signing ceremony held Wednesday morning in the high school lobby. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
