Española Firefighters Train Under Real-World Conditions
Scene of Española firefighters training under real-world conditions by cutting up a house scheduled for demolition. Courtesy/City of Española
Scene of Española firefighters training under real-world conditions by cutting up a house scheduled for demolition. Courtesy/City of Española
Scene of Española firefighters training under real-world conditions by cutting up a house scheduled for demolition. Courtesy/City of Española
CITY OF ESPAÑOLA
City of Española firefighters were given a rare opportunity to train under real-world conditions by cutting up a house scheduled for demolition. Read More
Los Alamos High School Hilltopper Fall Sports Information
View of newly installed turf at Sullivan Field. Courtesy/LAHS
LAHS News:
Los Alamos High School (LAHS) kicked off the fall sports season on the new Sullivan Field turf this morning with a varsity boys soccer game against Santa Fe Prep.
The first varsity football game is 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25 vs. Taos High School.
Tickets for all home events are $8 for adults and $5 for students and seniors (age 65 and older). Tickets may be purchased in advance at https://lahstoppers.com/event-tickets. Tickets may be purchased at the game using a QR code for access to the ticket app, or with a credit card at the gate. Read More
Scenes From 2023 Hilltopper 5K Run On Canyon Rim Trail
Scene from the second annual Hilltopper 5K Run underway this morning along Canyon Rim Trail. The run is hosted by TCR Productions of Albuquerque, owned by Tom Rojas, a Los Alamos High School alum from the Class of 1972. Proceeds from the race will go to LAPS Foundation to benefit the schools. The LAHS cross country team is staffing the race. Courtesy photo
Scene from the second annual Hilltopper 5K Run underway this morning along Canyon Rim Trail. Courtesy photo
Scene from the second annual Hilltopper 5K Run underway this morning along Canyon Rim Trail. Courtesy photo
Scene from the kids 1 mile run Read More
Celebrate 2023 Bear Festival In Los Alamos Aug. 25-26
Bear Dinner Aug. 25. Courtesy/PEEC
COUNTY News:
New Mexico is home to approximately 5,000 to 6,000 black bears (Ursus americanus)—the official state animal of New Mexico—and this August, Los Alamos will once again feature the annual celebration of our wildlife neighbors at Bear Festival, presented by Century Bank.
Hosted by the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC), Bear Dinner and Bear Festival is Aug. 25-26 and will feature a lively, interactive celebration of the life, habits and diets of the New Mexico black bear.
“We’re thrilled to welcome back such an iconic, fun and educational Read More
UNM-LA: Python Coding Bootcamp Aug. 21-Sept. 20
UNM-LA News:
UNM-Los Alamos Continuing Education announces the Python Coding Bootcamp, an intensive 5-week online certificate program designed to empower participants for success in the dynamic tech landscape.
Starting Aug. 21, this program offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of Python programming.
Python is one of the most versatile and widely used programming languages in the world today. Whether you’re a beginner or have experience, this hands-on certificate will provide you with the technical, problem-solving, and data visualization skills to make an Read More
Local Youth Exchange Student Caleb Langenbrunner Shares Experiences In France With Los Alamos Rotary Club
Caleb Langenbrunner, a freshman at St. John’s College in Santa Fe, spoke during the Aug. 15 Rotary meeting at Cottonwood on the Greens. Photo by Linda Hull
By LINDA HULL
Rotary Club of Los Alamos
Caleb Langenbrunner, a freshman at St. John’s College in Santa Fe, spoke about his Youth Exchange experiences in France during the Aug. 15 meeting of the Rotary Club of Los Alamos at Cottonwood on the Greens.
Langenbrunner had applied to the Rotary program with the intention of spending his junior year of high school abroad, but instead spent his senior year in France due to a hiatus in the program created Read More
LAPS Welcomes New Staff To Start 2023-2024 School Year
New LAPS licensed staff for 2023-2024. Courtesy/LAPS
New LAPS non-licensed staff for 2023-2024. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools has welcomed more than 85 new licensed and non-licensed employees to start the 2023-2024 school year.
The new employees attended a new employee orientation earlier this month and ere employed at school sites throughout the district as well as at the central office and facilities.
“We are excited to see so many new faces at LAPS,” Superintendent Jennifer Guy said. “We are well prepared for the upcoming school year.”
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Educator Fellows Program Grows In New Mexico Schools
NMPED News:
A New Mexico two-year fellowship that removes barriers for those interested in becoming licensed educators has grown from 380 participants last school year to almost 500 this year.
Educator Fellows NM, overseen by the Public Education Department, is designed to provide additional support to students and teachers in the classroom to reduce class sizes, is one of the avenues on the state’s teacher preparation landscape. Attractive to those who want to remain in their communities, it is a prime way to foster homegrown future educators. Fellows are paid education assistant salaries, Read More
No Classes Today At Mountain Elementary School
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) had an issue with the fire alarm system at Mountain Elementary School Thursday night. Unfortunately, the fire suppression system is not working.
LAPS is not allowed to have students in the building if the alarm system or fire suppression does not work.
LAPS has identified the problem and will work to get it fixed as quickly as possible.
There will be NO school for Mountain Students today, Friday Aug. 18. School will resume Monday, Aug. 21.
School will be held as usual at all other school sites. Read More
Bernstein Announces Bid For Re-election To School Board
By CHRISTINE BERNSTEIN
LAPS Board Member
District 3
As we enter a new election year and I find myself in a position to decide if I want to continue in my role as a LAPS board member, I have been doing much reflecting. And I realize it has been a pleasure and a privilege to serve my community.
As I look back to 2019, when I was elected, I was so full of excitement and filled with ambition. I felt that I could finally have an opportunity to make a difference. As an educator of 25 years, I had this intense desire to impact education. Then a pandemic hit.
I found myself in new territory, trying to rethink what education Read More
JJAB Thanks Community For Back To School Supplies
JJAB staff shows off the extra-long sales receipt for supplies purchase for local students thanks to the generosity of the community. Courtesy/JJAB
JJAB staff sorting supplies to place in backpacks, which were delivered to students at the start of school thanks to the generosity of the community.back. Courtesy/JJAB
Los Alamos JJAB News:
The Los Alamos community set a record with donations totaling more than $6,500 for the JJAB Annual School Supply Drive.
Financial donations were used to purchase supplies for 60 students in LAPS elementary schools, Los Alamos Middle School and Los Alamos Read More
St. John’s College Revolutionizes Admissions With Innovative Discussion-Based Application
St. John’s College President Mark Roosevelt
SJC News:
SANTA FE — St. John’s College (SJC), renowned for its interdisciplinary curriculum centered around great books and classroom discussions, has announced a groundbreaking approach to college admissions through its newly introduced Discussion-Based Application.
Breaking from conventional norms, the Discussion-Based Application offers a distinct alternative to the traditional written application and is designed to assess prospective students based on their ability to engage in thoughtful, sustained conversation – a hallmark Read More
Local Students Complete N3B Apprenticeship Program
From left, NNMC president Hector Balderas, N3B Nuclear Operator Apprenticeship Program graduates Milnor Branch and Dominic Montaño and N3B President and General Manager Brad Smith. Courtesy/N3B
N3B News:
Dominic Montaño and Milnor Branch graduated Aug. 8 from the Newport News Nuclear BWXT Los Alamos (N3B) Nuclear Operator Apprenticeship Program (NOAP). The two most recent graduates celebrated this milestone at Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) with family, friends and leaders from N3B and NNMC.
During the two-year program, Montaño and Branch were full-time N3B employees. They received Read More
Renowned Scientist Jacob Torres Relocates To Española To Inspire And Educate Youth At Moving Arts Española
Jacob Torres announcing his move back to the Española Valley to work with Moving Arts Española. Courtesy/MAE
MAE News:
ESPAÑOLA — Moving Arts Española (MAE) has announced the hiring of Jacob Torres, a highly accomplished engineer and scientist known for his work at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center: Growing Beyond Earth, and The Space Chile Grow a Pepper Plant Challenge.
Torres is returning to his hometown of Española to join the team at Moving Arts Española and work to make a meaningful impact on the community that he calls home. Torres will be partnering with MAE to launch an initiative aimed at inspiring Read More
Enterprise Bank & Trust Launches Fall Course Lineup
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Aug. 16, 2023 — Enterprise Bank & Trust has launched the fall semester of its business training series, Enterprise University. The courses help professionals think strategically, better their business and build community. Business professionals anywhere in the country can register for live, virtual classes at www.enterprisebank.com/eu, at no cost to them. Participants can register for one course, or as many as they would Read More
Coderdojo Girls Game Jam Begins Friday Aug. 18
SFCC And IAIA Invite Community To Open Houses Sept. 21
Steamroller printing at 2022 SFCC Open House and map to campuses. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) and Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) are pleased to announce they will partner—again—and host open house events on the same day, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 21 at SFCC (6401 Richards Ave.) and 1 to 5 p.m. at IAIA (83 Avan Nu Po Road).
Visitors are encouraged to visit both campuses—only a six-minute drive or 11-minute bike ride apart—for exciting demos, art exhibits, campus tours, and to meet students, staff, and faculty at both schools. This Read More
Santa Fe Animal Shelter Offers Tips For A Smooth Back-To-School Transition For Pets And Families
SFAS News:
SANTA FE — As families prepare to send their children back to school, the Santa Fe Animal Shelter is reminding pet owners that this time of year can be just as challenging for pets as it is for people.
Changes in routines and increased time alone can lead to stress and anxiety for our animal best friends. To help families navigate this transition with ease and ensure the safety and well-being of their pets, the Santa Fe Animal Shelter has shared tips and best practices with the community.
“Back to school time can be a chaotic and stressful time for pets as well as people. Routines change, pets Read More
First Born Program To Host Prenatal Retreat Friday Aug. 18
First Born Program News:
The First Born Program of Los Alamos is hosting a prenatal retreat for first time parents to be noon to 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18.
This event will cover information about newborn feeding and sleeping, short demonstrations on infant massage, infant CPR and choking first aid, plus some parent-to-be well being and self care tips.
This free event will include healthy snacks and a light lunch. This is irst Born Program’s third event of this sort and parents have said they greatly appreciate the knowledge and connections they have made with other families in the community.
This Read More
LAPS School Sites To Host Open Houses
Parents listen as a teacher speaks at last year’s Mountain Elementary School Open House. Courtesy/LAPS
Parents take notes while sitting in class during last year’s Los Alamos High School Open House. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) will be hosting Open Houses for families beginning next week.
This is an opportunity for families to meet teachers, learn class expectations and check out what’s new at their school for the 2023-2024 school year.
Here is the schedule for Open House:
- Aspen Elementary: Wednesday, Aug. 16, 5:30-7 p.m.
- Barranca Mesa Elementary: Tuesday,
