Los Alamos Federation Of School Employees Endorsements
LAFSE News:
Are you a Los Alamos Federation of School Employees (LAFSE) member wanting to know more about COPE’s candidate selection process?
Please reach out to Taylor Pomeroy, COPE Chair, at COPELAFSE@gmail.com or LAFSE Co-Presidents Trey Pereyra and Stacy Martens at LAFSENM@gmail.com. Read More
New Mexico Promotes ‘No Fee November’ Apply To College
NMHED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) is partnering with the Public Education Department, the New Mexico Educational Assistance Foundation, and the state’s public colleges and universities to encourage New Mexicans to apply to college with waived application fees during National College Application Month this November.
Public colleges and universities in New Mexico that typically charge application fees will waive the cost throughout November as part of the joint initiative, although most New Mexico schools do not charge application fees at any Read More
GoFundMe Started For Mountain Elementary Music Teacher
Mountain Elementary Music Teacher Galina Austin lost her husband unexpectedly on Thursday. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Erin Cook, a sixth grade teacher at Mountain Elementary School, started a GoFundMe to support Mountain Elementary music teacher Galina Austin, whose husband unexpectedly passed away Thursday.
“We would like to help Gala and her children with whatever they might need in this devastating time,” Cook said. “Mrs. Austin has a teenage boy who is still in the LAPS school district and other adult children.”
To contribute, click here: GoFundMe: Mountain Music Teacher Family Read More
SFCC To Host Annual Holiday Arts And Crafts Fair And IAIA Holiday Art Market Saturday Dec. 9
Artwork by Chad Yellowjohn (Shoshone and Spokane) ‘19. Courtesy/IAIA
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — More than 100 of the finest artists and craftspeople from across New Mexico will be selling their work at the Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair and the Institute of American Indian Art (IAIA) Holiday Art Market, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9.
Everyone is encouraged to visit both campuses, which are only a six-minute drive or an 11-minute bike ride apart. The SFCC Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair will be in the Main Hallway and Campus Center at 6401 Richards Ave.
The IAIA Holiday Art Read More
LAPS Shares Update On Construction Of New Piñon School
Jaynes Corporation Senior Project Manager David Hawthorne answered questions from students at an assembly earlier this week about construction underway on the new Piñon Elementary School. Courtesy/LAPS
Piñon Elementary School Principal Ivanna Austell, LAPS Assistant Superintendent Mike Johnson and LAPS Construction Manager Robert Hollman with Jaynes Construction at Wednesday’s assembly. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) thanks voters for their support for local school facilities. Construction of the new Piñon Elementary School is taking shape as the Read More
Library: Cover To Cover 2024 Reading Challenge Underway
Cover to Cover 2024 reading challenge books on display at the library. Courtesy/LAC
Cover to Cover 2024 reading challenge prizes. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County library youth services staff shares details of the 2024 Cover to Cover reading challenge. Created for readers in grades 3-6, Cover to Cover is an annual challenge promoting great books offering fun prizes. This year’s challenge began Oct. 23, 2023 and readers may track their books using Beanstack through April 18, 2024.
Library youth services staff curate excellent fiction and non-fiction books in multiple Read More
UNM-LA Continuing Education: Certifications & Bootcamps
IT and Cybersecurity Certification flyer. Courtesy/UNM-LA
UNM-Los Alamos News:
UNM-Los Alamos Continuing Education is introducing its cutting-edge IT and Cybersecurity Bootcamps, developed in partnership with CompTIA. These flexible, core IT and Cybersecurity modules cater to each student’s unique starting point on their educational journey.
This is an opportunity to be a real-world champion in the realms of data protection, threat detection and digital defense. Upon completing these boot camps, students not only have mastered highly coveted skills but also crafted an impressive Read More
Leopold Essay Writing Contest 2024 For 6-12 Graders: Top Statewide Student Essayists Win Cash Prizes
LAFSE: Help Us Support Staff And Students … Vote YES On LAPS GO Bond
Courtesy/LAFSE
By LAFSE:
Los Alamos Federation of School Employee’s (LAFSE) goals are to negotiate the best benefits and compensation possible for Los Alamos Public Schools’ (LAPS) employees and defend the rights detailed in their collectively bargained agreements. However, Stacy Martens, LAFSE Co-President, notes that “It isn’t all about pay and benefits. The environment that teachers, educational assistants, and support staff report to every day affects their job satisfaction, and ultimately, LAPS’ ability to hire and retain great staff members who care about student learning. Read More
LAHS Varsity Soccer Team Volunteers At Mountain Carnival
LAHS Varsity Boys Soccer Team volunteered at the Oct. 21 Mountain Elementary School Carnival. The players were essential at helping set up the notorious Haunted House and with carnival games. Courtesy/MES
A LAHS Varsity Boys Soccer Team member assists a young golfer during the Oct. 21 Mountain Elementary School Carnival. Courtesy/MES
A LAHS Varsity Boys Soccer Team member assists a student during the Oct. 21 Mountain Elementary School Carnival. Courtesy/MES Read More
LAHS Girls Wrestling Schedule For Winter 2023-2024
Important Message From Oppie & Groves: Please Vote For LAPS Bond And Support Los Alamos Schools!
Oppie and Groves are spotted today sharing an important message with the community … ‘Please vote for the LAPS Bond and support Los Alamos schools!’ Courtesy/LAPSF Read More
LAHS Girls Soccer Kick For The Cure Rocked It!
LAHS Girls Soccer working the Kick for the Cure table. Courtesy/Ellen Burrows
JV team huddles at halftime. Courtesy/Ellen Burrows
By ELLEN BURROWS
LAHS Girls Soccer
The Los Alamos High School Girls Soccer Kick for the Cure held Tuesday, Oct. 24 was a successful evening all around.
Sporting pink socks for the occasion and enduring the rain and cold, the Hilltoppers took the win for both games. The Girls Varsity team were victorious over the Taos Tigers with a 3-0 finish, and the Los Alamos Junior Varsity team defeated Santa Fe High School 4-2.
That was not the only win on Tuesday night. When the LAHS Read More
LAHS XC Teams Come Up Short At Home Meet
Who says cross country isn’t a contact sport? Mikey Bane mixes it up with Gallup runner Dwight Spencer in a near photo finish in the Boys Varsity race. Once they picked themselves up off the ground, they shook hands and congratulated each other on a race well-run, as is usual in this sport. Photo by Blake Wood
The 2023 Hilltopper Cross Country Team. Photo by Blake Wood
By BLAKE WOOD
Assistant Coach
Hilltopper XC
The Hilltopper Cross Country teams made the most of a beautiful fall day at the Los Alamos Golf Course Friday afternoon in their continuing competition with Albuquerque Academy, which will Read More
LAMTA: Using Magic To Reimagine Piano Recital
Pianist and magician Igor Lipinski, with Teller of the Las Vegas magician duo Penn & Teller. Courtesy/LAMTA
Pianist and magician Igor Lipinski. Courtesy/LAMTA
LAMTA News:
Members of the Los Alamos Music Teachers Association (LAMTA) will be attending their state conference with students who are entering state competition Nov. 10-12 in Albuquerque.
A highlight of the conference that is also open to the general public will be the appearance of pianist and magician Igor Lipinski.
Lipinski reimagines the piano recital in a mystifying and hilarious evening of music and magic, Piano Illusions, Read More
U.S. Senators Heinrich, Fetterman, Warnock Introduce Legislation To Help End Childhood Hunger
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, John Fetterman (D-Pa.), and Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) introduced the Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Act, legislation to make it easier for students to access quality, nutritious school meals.
The bill permanently increases the federal reimbursement level for school meals to help address funding challenges, enhance menus, and increase access to locally grown food.
With New Read More
Highlights From Leadership Los Alamos Class Of 2024 Session #1: Community Organizations
Executive Director Bernadette Lauritzen of Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA) discusses the nature of community organizations to the LLA class. Photo by Kateri Morris
LLA class members take a moment to write cards for local veterans. Photo by Kateri Morris
LAPS News:
Leadership Los Alamos, Class of 2024, held their first session Oct. 20, where they learned about various community organizations and local charities within Northern New Mexico.
It is an opportunity for class members to dive into the variety of services offered, contributions made, interorganizational relationship collaborations, Read More
It’s Registration Time For Los Alamos Hockey!
By CHANTIELLE HANSON
LAHA President
It’s Registration Time!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, hockey registration! Whether it is your first season or 10th or more, the Los Alamos Hockey Association (LAHA) coaches can’t wait to see you back on the ice.
Please click on the link below to get registered. You will need to register for a new USA hockey number if you have not already done so this year. The registration process will guide you through getting a USA hockey number.
All players 8U and older need to purchase a jersey set and socks unless you have one that still fits from a previous year. Read More
Pajarito Mountain Registration Open For Camp Bluebird
From Pajarito Mountain:
Pajarito Mountain presents Camp Bluebird, a Multi-Week, Saturday Ski School.
Looking for an amazing winter adventure for your little ones ages 7-12? Look no further! We’ve got you covered with Camp Bluebird, our 4-week, Saturday only ski school camp. Get your kids zooming down the slopes this season. Plus, they’ll make new friends and have a blast on the snow!
Camp Bluebird Schedule
Session 1:
- Jan. 6-27
- 4 weeks
- Saturdays Only
- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Session 2:
- Feb. 3-24
- 4 weeks
- Saturdays Only
- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Santa Fe Community College Announces Information Sessions About Accelerated Medical Assistant Program
SFCC Medical Assisting students in the SFCC SimLab. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) announces its Medical Assisting Program, which will have a series of information sessions about the college’s new Accelerated Medical Assisting Certificate program Nov. 7, 9 and 10 in Room the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center at 6401 Richards Ave.
Anyone can drop into the sessions at any time to get one-on-one information from representatives of the Medical Assisting program. The accelerated program takes only 18 weeks to complete.
The information session Read More
