Chris Luchini Files For Seat On UNM-LA Advisory Board
Chris Luchini files for the at-large position on the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) Advisory Board this afternoon in the Municipal Building. ‘I’m interested in making UNM-LA an efficient secondary education institution,’ Luchini said. ‘This includes remote learning and helping UNM-LA expand to offer graduate degrees through UNM in Albuquerque.’ Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
LAPS Students Encouraged To Become Superhero Readers
From left, Ralph the Reader and Ricky the Roadrunner pose with LAOLA Principal Kati Steinberg, Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Jennifer Guy and Chamisa Elementary Principal Craig Washnok. Courtesy/LAPS
Ralph the Reader and Ricky the Roadrunner speak with Los Alamos Online Learning Academy students who attended the assembly via Zoom. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Ralph the Reader and Ricky the Roadrunner paid a visit to students at Chamisa Elementary School and the Los Alamos Online Learning Academy (LAOLA) to kick off the “Level UP New Mexico” reading challenge.
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Lauren Coupland Files To Run For School Board District 3
Lauren Coupland files to run for Los Alamos Public Schools Board District 3 this afternoon at the Municipal Building. Coupland has two children in Aspen Elementary School and is active in the Parent Teacher Organization as well as fundraising. ‘I’ve been really involved in the school district for years,’ she said. Coupland added that her experience as a teacher in an alternative school would be beneficial to the board. ‘I feel like that experience gives me a lot of insights for students who are not being served and even though many (students) are served, I can help us reach that goal of 100 percent.’ Read More
Christine Bernstein Files For Re-Election To School Board
Los Alamos Public Schools Board Member Christine Bernstein files for re-election this morning in the Municipal Building. Bernstein is running in District 3. She said she is running for re-election because, ‘I’m not done’. Bernstein explained work has started on developing the school district’s strategic plan and she would like to see the plan come to its fruition. ‘I think we are doing really good work toward innovative and productive changes in our district (but) it is slow, and it takes some time and I want to see it finished,’ Bernstein said, adding, ‘My passion for education has not waned.’ Read More
U.S. Senators Heinrich And Luján Announce Over $2 Million In Broadband Funding For Rio Rancho
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Chair of the Subcommittee on Communications, Media, and Broadband, announced a total of $2,198,052 in grants from the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Emergency Connectivity Fund Program to the Rio Rancho Public School District.
The Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) was created and funded by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which Senators Luján and Heinrich supported. This program specifically directs federal funding for digital tools and services to eligible Read More
Candidate Filing Underway At Los Alamos Municipal Building
The Los Alamos County Clerk’s office staff prepares for candidate filing day, which opened at 9 a.m. today at the Municipal Building. The Clerk’s office staff pictured from left are, Deputy Clerk Ubaldo Barela, County Clerk Naomi Maestas, Senior Deputy Clerk Victoria Montoya, Election Manager Victoria Martinez, Deputy Clerk Marie Pruitt and Student Clerk Oliva Koo. Candiate filing for this year’s election closes at 5 p.m. today. This year’s election is for seats in District 3, 4 and 5 on the Los Alamos Public Schools Board; University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Advisory Board positions 3 and Read More
State Bar Of New Mexico Legal Resources For The Elderly Program Hosts Estate Planning, Probate, Institutional Medicaid Workshop Sept. 5
SBNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico State Bar Foundation’s Legal Resources for the Elderly Program is hosting a free workshop at 11 a.m., (MT), Sept. 5, that will be available via video and teleconference.
The virtual workshop will cover Powers of Attorney, Advance Health Care Directives, probate, non-probate transfers (including Transfer on Death Deeds) and Institutional Medicaid.
To register for the webinar, New Mexico residents can call 505.797.6005 and provide their first and last name and email address or click here.
After registering, you will get a confirmation email with information Read More
New Mexico Game & Fish Highlights How Local Residents Can Best Interact With Their Four-Legged, Wild Neighbors
NMG&F Conservation Officer Ariel Perraglio discusses when the public should contact her department regarding wildlife issues during a presentation Aug. 21 at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
BY KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
In Los Alamos, residents need to be mindful of their neighbors – meaning the four-legged, furry wildlife that seem more and more comfortable strolling through neighborhoods and jaywalking across streets.
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMG&F) Conservation Officer Ariel Perraglio Read More
Outdoor Writers & Photographers Heading To Los Alamos!
Rocky Mountain Outdoor Writers News:
Rocky Mountain Outdoor Writers and Photographers plans a conference in Los Alamos Tuesday, Oct. 3 through Friday, Oct. 6, with headquarters at the historic Sheriff’s Posse Lodge.
Activities include writing and photography workshops and field trips to area attractions including Valles Caldera National Preserve, Bandelier National Monument, Puye Cliff Dwellings and a walking tour of downtown Los Alamos.
There will also be showings of photo contest winners, photo and writing critiques, and a tribute to the organization’s founding 50 years Read More
NNMC Professor & Students Conduct Research In Bahamas
NNMC Assistant Professor/Biology Dr. Rhiannon West and students Jazmyn Gutierrez and Vincent Benavidez visit the University of the Bahamas Gerace Research Centre in December 2022 to conduct research on indigenous species of pupfish in the interior of San Salvador Island. Courtesy/NNMC
NNMC students Jazmyn Gutierrez and Vincent Benavidez conduct research in December 2022 on indigenous species of pupfish in the interior of San Salvador Island. Courtesy/NNMC
NNMC News:
ESPAÑOLA — Students at Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) benefit from remarkable opportunities for undergraduate Read More
LAPS School Board President Antonio Jaurigue Issues Statement On Volleyball Team Lock-In Investigation
LAPS Board President Antonio Jaurigue
LAPS News:
LAPS Board President Antonio R Jaurigue issued the following statement this afternoon on the Los Alamos High School volleyball team Lock-in event:
“I am confident that Superintendent Guy and the administration are properly investigating and addressing the recent issues raised about the Los Alamos High School volleyball team’s lock-in event,” Jaurigue said. “Speaking for myself, I can say that the District has and always will keep students at the forefront of all our decisions and actions, and will continue to do so.”
Editor’s note: Superintendent Read More
Melanie Colgan Seeking Re-Election To School Board
By MELANIE COLGAN
Los Alamos School Board Member
I am running for re-election to the Los Alamos School (LAPS) Board District 4 seat because I believe that every student deserves access to a high-quality education.
As a current Los Alamos School Board member and a parent of five children who attend LAPS, I know firsthand the challenges that students and teachers face in our education system.
If re-elected, I will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that our schools have the resources they need to provide a world-class education to our students. This includes advocating for increased funding Read More
UNM-LA Accepting Students For ESL Classes For Fall 2023
Superintendent Addresses Recent Los Alamos Volleyball Allegations And Investigation
Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Jennifer Guy
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Jennifer Guy addressed in a letter this morning the allegations and investigation surrounding last week’s Los Alamos High School Volleyball team “lock-in”:
On Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, the Los Alamos High School Volleyball team had a team “lock-in”. The purpose of this event was to serve as an opportunity for team bonding and socializing. They had activities planned through the night such as dinner, glow volleyball, and other games.
On Monday, Aug. 20, LAPS administration received Read More
Scenes Of 2023 Bear Festival At Los Alamos Nature Center
Sporting a hat that is very appropriate for the event, Land of Enchantment Wildlife Foundation’s James Robinson chats with members of the public during the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) Bear Festival Saturday at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Pajarito Environmental Education Center Docent Natali Steinberg greets members of the public during Saturday’s Bear Festival. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Children check out the Audubon West booth run by Director of Education Katie Weeks, at the Bear Festival. Photo Read More
Santa Fe Literary Review Reading Thursday Oct. 19
Copies of 2023 Santa Fe Literary Review, Volume 18. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College announces that complimentary copies of the Santa Fe Literary Review (SFLR) are available for pickup at the Santa Fe Public Library branches, the Vista Grande Public Library in Eldorado, and at the SFCC Library, 6401 Richards Ave.
The public is invited to a free reading 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19 at the SFCC Visual Arts Gallery, 6401 Richards Ave. Register at https://bit.ly/sflr2023.
The SFLR editors wrote in this issue’s letter to the reader:
“There’s no hiding something that wants Read More
UNM: Free Autism-Based Training For Native Americans
UNM News:
The Autism Programs at the UNM Center for Development & Disability currently offers presentations for Native American families. The series, “Weaving Colors” will be presented the third Wednesday of each month from 1-2:30 p.m. (MT) in webinar format.
Every month, a new topic will be presented to families over the internet using zoom. This free webinar series will offer an opportunity for participants to engage and discuss the topic, as well as connect with other Native families.
The Weaving Colors training series is open to everyone and offers ASL interpretation.
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Nurture The Future: UNM-Los Alamos Free Early Childhood Education Certificate Program For Fall 2023
UNM-LA News:
UNM Los Alamos proudly introduces the Fall 2023 Early Childhood Education Certificate program, offered in partnership with Bilingual Montessori. Embark on a transformative journey in Early Childhood Education, FREE for our community members.
This program empowers educators and educational leaders to create innovative school programs that lay the foundation for a child’s lifelong success. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a lasting impact on young minds. Join us in nurturing the future leaders of our community. For more information, visit here.
Made possible by the Read More
Dannemann: Civics Helps Make Democracy Work
By Merilee Dannemann
Triple Spaced Again
© 2023 New Mexico News Services
If we want our country to continue to be a representative democracy that works – and I hope we all do – as citizens we need to know more than a little about how it functions. Some of us have worried in recent years that young people are not learning enough about civics in school.
The Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation has stepped up to contribute with a new program called the National Civics Bee.
The program, a contest for middle school students, is in the second year of its pilot phase, and New Mexico is one of the Read More
Mental Health Matters Returns To SALA In September
Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Mental Health Matters – a collaborative series hosted by the LAPS Prevention Program, Los Alamos JJAB, the Los Alamos County Municipal Court, and the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation – returns to SALA at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays in September for suicide prevention month.
All events are free to the public. The first 25 students who bring an adult will receive a free popcorn and drink courtesy of their sponsors!
The goal of this series is to raise awareness and offer strategies to improve children, teens, and family mental health.
The series kicks off Thursday, Read More
