Los Alamos Kiwanis To Celebrate Community Week With Aluminum Can Collection Saturday At Sullivan Field
Kiwanis Club News:
The week of Sept. 16-23 is Celebrate Community Week when all community service organizations are encouraged to participate in projects that support the community.
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos is going to hold its bi-monthly aluminum can collection 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 at Sullivan Field.
Los Alamos High School Key Club members will support Kiwanians in this project. Aluminum donations are welcome, but we are also happy to pay a small amount for aluminum. Proceeds go to youth projects, especially high school scholarships.
This is a Kiwanis project that’s as old Read More
Eastern New Mexico University Sees Largest Enrollment Growth In Last Decade
Courtesy/ENMU
ENMU News:
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University released enrollment data Friday, Sept. 8; the results showed the most significant enrollment growth in the last decade. With a first-time freshman class up 14.4%, new transfer students up 16.5%, and total graduate enrollment up 3.3%, overall enrollment increased to 5,398, a 5.7% increase from last year.
Full-time students for both undergraduate and graduate classes are up, leading to an 8.4% increase in student credit hours, adding over 4,000 more student credit hours compared to the 22-23 school year.
“We are very excited Read More
Daily Postcard: Double Rainbow Fills Sky Over Pinon School
Daily Postcard: A double rainbow fills the sky Monday over Pinon Elementary School at 90 Grand Canyon in White Rock. photo by Zjael C MillardPAC 8 To Hold Media Classes Over Fall Break Oct. 9-13
Scene from a previous Drone Photography and Videography class at PAC 8. Courtesy/PAC 8
Scene from a previous media class at PAC 8. Courtesy/PAC 8
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center will be holding its media classes over fall break Oct. 9-13.
“The classes have been very popular over summer and now that we have this new fall break, I hope students will be interested in taking the classes then,” PAC 8 Executive Director Jean Gindreau said.
Two sessions will be held:
Session 1
- Oct. 9–13, 9 a.m. to noon
- Beginning/Intermediate video for 4th-8th graders. Camera techniques, special effects, lighting,
Higher Education Department To Host ‘Pathways To College And Careers Day’ Wednesday
NMHED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Higher Education Department invites students, families, and New Mexicans of all ages to attend “Pathways to College and Careers” day taking place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 13 at EXPO New Mexico during the New Mexico State Fair.
The event will feature more than 40 exhibitors including New Mexico public colleges, universities, adult education, and career training programs in addition to the New Mexico Higher Education Department’s Financial Aid, Indian Education, Adult Education Divisions, and the GEAR UP college readiness program. Read More
Silent Auction Open For Taste Of Knowledge Sept. 17
LAPSF News:
The online silent auction for the LAPS Foundation’s Taste of Knowledge event is now live! Over 30 silent auction items were generously donated by local businesses, organizations and community members. Even those not attending the event can place their bids on auction items at https://TOK23.givesmart.com (click on Register to Participate). The auction will close at 5:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 17.
Taste of Knowledge is a fundraiser for the Los Alamos Public Schools. Proceeds will benefit teachers, staff, students and facilities. There are still a few remaining tickets available Read More
Details On LAHS Homecoming Parade Set For Sept. 22
LAPS News:
The community is invited to join in this year’s Homecoming as Los Alamos High School will “Unplug the Chargers!” when they play against the Albuquerque Academy Chargers in the Football game Friday night, Sept. 22. Homecoming Week is Sept. 18-23.
The Homecoming Parade is Friday, Sept. 22. Completed Homecoming Parade Applications and payments are due to the Los Alamos High School Bookkeeper by 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19. The fee for all float/vehicle entries is $15 and $10 for walkers. Checks may be made payable to LAPS.
The parade begins at 2:30 p.m. starting at the Canyon Complex parking Read More
J.P. Murrieta Visits Sports Lit Classes & Undefeated Hilltopper Football Team, Films His Gametime Show
Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Sports Lit teacher Lori Thompson chats with New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) Sports Information Director J.P. Murrieta prior to introducing him to her classes and the undefeated Toppers football team Wednesday in Griffith Gymnasium. Murrieta filmed his weekly high school sports show Gametime during his visit. To watch the Los Alamos NMAA Gametime Video, Click here: https://youtu.be/WpRae9YUt0Y. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com.
NMAA’s J.P. Murrieta speaks to Lori Thompson’s Sports Lit classes and Topper football team last Wednesday Read More
LAHS Announces Topper Boys & Girls Golf Fall Schedule
LAHS News:
Los Alamos High School (LAHS) has announced the LAHS Boys & Girls Golf Fall Tournament Schedule.
Fall Schedule:
- Sept. 13 (Weds.) – Santa Ana Golf Club
- Sept. 25 (Mon.) – Los Alamos County Golf Course
- Sept. 28 (Thurs.) – Los Altos Golf Course
- Oct. 3 (Tues.) – Angel Fire Resort Golf Course
- Oct. 5 (Thurs.) – Marty Sanchez Links de Santa Fe
- Oct. 9 (Mon.) – Taos Country Club
- Oct. 11 (Weds.) – Los Altos Golf Course
Hilltopper Golf Coaches:
- Philip Hoffer – Boys Head Coach
- Stefan Sutton – Girls Head Coach
Kiwanis Youth Service Clubs Gearing Up, Seeking Students
K-Kids gather together in an elementary school classroom to create signs for a project. Courtesy/Kiwanis
Key Club helpers assist with the Lucky Duck Day event coming up Sept. 23 at Family Strengths Network, at 3540 Orange St. Courtesy/Kiwanis
By BROOKE DAVIS
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos
All of the Kiwanis sponsored youth service clubs in the community have started meeting and are looking for students to join them in their fun activities and projects and to learn about the importance of helping their community and its needs.
Four of the five elementary schools have K-Kids Clubs, the middle school Read More
LAHS English Lit Students Take Field Trip To LALT
Los Alamos Little Theater (LALT) Directors Kelly Dolejsi, standing near the stage and Eric Bjorklund, far right, present Los Alamos High School Teacher Lori Thompson’s 10th grade English class with their production of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ Friday morning. Thompson’s students are studying William Shakespeare’s play and coincidentally, LALT opened its production of the play Friday night. As a result, LALT treated Thompson’s class to a few scenes from the play and several actors gave tours of the local theater. The production runs through Sept. 17, with 7:30 Read More
LAPS Launches TutorMe For Middle & High School Students
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Middle School and high school students now have access to live, 1:1 tutoring 24 hours a day, seven days a week through TutorMe, where every student should have the support of a tutor who cares.
“This is an excellent resource for our students in grades 7 through 12,” said Dr. Sharon Fogle, Los Alamos Public Schools Director of Curriculum and Instruction. “Every student should have access when they need it to the support that will help them meet their learning goals. We are excited for our students to start utilizing this service.”
TutorMe was built on the belief that no student Read More
FBI 2024 Honors Internship Program Seeks Applications
FBI News:
College students who want to start a career of a lifetime can apply for the Summer 2024 FBI Honors Internship Program.
The application window opened Sept. 5, 2023, and the deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. EDT, Sept. 20, 2023.
The FBI Honors Internship is open for full-time undergraduate and graduate students. This paid internship gives students the opportunity to work across the country, including New Mexico.
Interns will spend ten weeks alongside FBI Special Agents and professional staff to support investigations, work on a wide variety of projects, and learn about the FBI’s mission. Read More
Trail Life & American Heritage Girls Troop NM1412 To Host Fundraiser Saturday At Los Alamos & White Rock Smith’s
New Mexico Awarded STEMx Challenge Grant: Funding Will Help Solidify Statewide Education And Advocacy Network
LANL Foundation:
ESPAÑOLA – Today, the national STEMx network announced funding for four states to launch science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education advocacy programs.
In New Mexico, LANL Foundation has been awarded a STEMx Challenge Grant which will help support the Northern New Mexico STEAM Coalition to create a statewide plan for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) advocacy and education, as well as support students from rural and Tribal areas to participate in the 2024 STEAM Day at the Legislature, an annual event held at the Roundhouse during Read More
Heinrich Urges Biden Administration To Restore Funding For School Hunting And Archery Programs
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) led a bicameral letter with U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) urging U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to implement the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act as Congress intended and restore federal funding for educational activities like hunting and archery:
The lawmakers wrote: “This pivotal piece of legislation provided resources for local, state, and federal agencies to respond to communities in crisis, provide mental health services, Read More
UNM-LA Advisory Board To Meet Monday Sept. 11
UNM-LA News:
The UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board will meet 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, at in the Lecture Hall, Building 2, on the campus of UNM-Los Alamos.
Agenda items will include administrative reports from each member of the UNM-LA executive team.
Direct questions to Sarah Jimenez at 505.662.0334 or sarahjimenez@unm.edu. Read More
Governor Announces Plan For $30 Million Literacy Institute During Literacy Summit In Santa Fe
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Wednesday announced plans to request $30 million from the Legislature in the upcoming session to construct an institute focused on improving literacy skills for New Mexicans of all ages.
The announcement comes on the heels of good news for New Mexico’s elementary school students: preliminary data shows a 4.3 percent increase in reading proficiency for 3rd – 8th grade students.
“The work we have done so far to implement evidence-based reading instruction in our schools is working, but we are not Read More
LAPS Reminder: Let’s C.H.A.A.T. – Creating Healthy Attitudes Around Technology 6:30 p.m. Thursday At SALA
LAPS News:
Join Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Director of Technology Sal Zapien as he hosts a discussion that will focus on setting our elementary-aged students up for success including building up protective factors, talking to children about using tech at home, creating and sticking to guidelines, and using tools to manage devices.
Let’s C.H.A.A.T. – Creating Healthy Attitudes Around Technology will be held 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7 at SALA, 2551 Central Ave. This is the first in a weekly series during September designed to raise awareness and offer strategies to improve Read More
Workshop On Night Photography With Mike Shaw Oct. 7
Photographer Mike Shaw is teaching a Night Photography workshop Oct. 7 as part of the Los Alamos Photography Club’s continuing public-workshop series taught by professional photographers. Photo by Mike Shaw
Los Alamos Photography Club News:
The Los Alamos Photography Club is continuing its public-workshop series taught by professional photographers. This year’s workshop is on Night Photography with Mike Shaw on Saturday, Oct. 7.
Dr. Mike Shaw is an internationally recognized astrophotographer, night photography teacher, and author of Creative Nightscapes and Time-Lapses Read More
