Northern New Mexico College Signs Agreements With Mesalands Community College
Northern New Mexico College department chairs and administrators gather for the Zoom signing event with Mesalands Community College. From left: Dr. Ashis Nandy, chair of the Department of Engineering and Technology, Dr. Lori Baca, chair of the Department of Business Administration, President Hector Balderas, Dr. Ivan Lopez, Provost/VP of Academic Affairs and Chief Financial and Compliance Officer Theresa Story. Courtesy/NNMC
Mesalands Community College Chief Communications Officer Joshua David McVey, Interim President Dr. Allen Moss and Joel Kiser, Vice President of Academic Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: Aug. 4-10, 2023
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.
For information, email pac8@losalamos.com, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for Aug. 4-10:
Friday, Aug. 4, 2023
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Tom Hartman Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Meeting Replay 7-25–23
- 3 p.m. — Democracy Now!
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. — 20th St. and Trinity Drive Town Hall Meeting
- 7 p.m. — Society of Catholic
Los Alamos High School’s Daniel Kim Joins Students Across US & World At Joint Science & Technology Institute West
Los Alamos High School student Daniel Kim
JSTI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Daniel Kim of Los Alamos, was one of 36 high school students who attended the Joint Science and Technology Institute (JSTI) West, an educational opportunity to expand his knowledge and experience in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
Kim, son of Eun Jung Kim, is a student at Los Alamos High School. He collaborated with scientists and was mentored by Department of Defense scientists and experts in STEM fields. He took the opportunity to work on one of several research projects with teammates and mentor, gaining Read More
LAPS: Drivers Reminded To Obey School Bus Safety Rules
Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
“Last year we recorded over 230 incidents of cars passing school buses when the red lights were flashing and the stop arm extended. ” –LAPS Transportation Director Keith Rosenbaum
The first day of school for Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) for the new school year is Aug. 9. School buses will be sharing the road with drivers commuting to work, as well as parents dropping off students at school and high school students driving themselves to school.
The LAPS Transportation Department would like to remind drivers in Los Alamos and White Rock to exercise caution when it comes Read More
LAPS To Host Informational Meeting For Potential School Board Candidates Monday Aug. 14
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) will host an informational meeting for potential School Board candidates starting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14 in the School Boardroom.
Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas will open the meeting by providing information about the candidate filing process and campaign requirements. Former and current school board members will then host a question-and-answer session for potential candidates to learn more about school board roles and responsibilities.
Three seats for the LAPS Board will be on the ballot this November.
These three open seats Read More
LAPS Foundation Announces Hilltopper 5K Run Aug. 19
Courtesy/ LAPS Foundation
LAPS Foundation News:
The community is invited to join LAPS Foundation Saturday, Aug. 19 for the second annual Hilltopper 5K Run.
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 staffs the race.
The race will have a different course this year and will be along Canyon Rim Trail. It starts at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19 at Smith’s parking lot and will be an out and back race course. A one mile kids run Read More
LAHS Boys Soccer Alumni Game And Tryouts Saturday
Summer soccer scrimmages between alumni and high school players. Courtesy/LAPS
SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Boys Soccer Team will play the annual Alumni Game 6 p.m. this Saturday, Aug. 5. Due to construction on Sullivan Field, the game will be played at Los Alamos Middle School.
All LAHS Boys Soccer Team alumni are invited to participate and spectators are welcome.
The LAHS Boys Soccer Team will also hold Varsity and Junior Varsity tryouts at 5:30 p.m. the week of Aug. 14, at the North Mesa Soccer Fields.
New players wishing to try out should contact Coach Vance Boone before Read More
100 Percent Of Northern New Mexico College’s Spring 2023 ADN Class Pass Nursing Licensure Exam
NNMC News:
ESPAÑOLA — Northern New Mexico College’s Department of Nursing & Health Sciences has something to crow about. Every one of this year’s graduates from the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program passed the NCLEX-RN licensure exam on their first try.
Several of the 11 graduates have already been offered jobs in the local healthcare industry, including three employed by Presbyterian Española Hospital.
“We’ve never had 100 percent pass rate, ever in this program. so that’s a big deal for us, a real big deal,” Interim ADN Program Director Theresa Lopez said. “The students have Read More
LAPS To Host New Family Orientation Meeting Aug. 8
Scene of a previous ‘Family Welcome to LAPS’ meeting. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools is hosting a “Family Welcome to LAPS” meeting for anyone new to Los Alamos, or with a student attending one of the Los Alamos schools for the first time, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 8 at Mountain Elementary School.
This is an opportunity to learn more about the schools, the community and local organizations and meet school district leaders and community partners.
The orientation includes time for questions.
Mountain Elementary School is at 2280 North Road. For more information, call Read More
LAPS Heads Back To School Wednesday Aug. 9
Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Students attending Los Alamos Public Schools will head back to the classroom on Wednesday, Aug. 9 for the start of the 2023-2024 school year.
All students in kindergarten through 6th grade will be dismissed at noon. It will be a full day for middle and high school students.
Thursday, Aug. 10 and Friday, Aug. 11 will be full days for all students.
Wednesday will be a 7-period day at Los Alamos High School. Los Alamos Middle School will also follow a 7-period day schedule on the first day of school.
Monday, Aug. 7 and Tuesday, Aug. 8 are flexible days for each school site to arrange Read More
Governor On Back To School: What Is New This Year For New Mexico K-12 Students
From the Office of the Governor:
As doors open for the 2023-2024 academic year, students in New Mexico, their families, and their teachers will have a stronger, more supported and well-rounded experience in schools across the state.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham highlights the advancements made during the legislative session that students, parents and teachers will see as school doors open this month.
“We’ve made great strides in the last year to reinforce the hard work educators across New Mexico already do in the classroom,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “The changes everyone will see as they Read More
Julie’s Helpers Announces 2023 Memorial Scholarship Recipent Storm Nguyen Of Ta’neeszahni
Julie’s Helpers Memorial Scholarship recipient Storm Nguyen. Courtesy/JHMS
JHMS News:
Storm Nguyen of the Ta’neeszahni (Tangle People Clan) and born for the Binaa’adaalts’ozi (Asian people) has been named the 2023 Julie’s Helpers Memorial $2,500 Scholarship recipient.
Her Navajo Nation home is Ganado, Ariz., where her maternal grandfather was a Medicine Man. She was raised in Albuquerque and is a 2023 graduate of Volcano Vista High School in Albuquerque, where she excelled in honors, dual credit and AP level classes and played varsity basketball. She will attend the University of New Read More
Quorum Notice: LAPS Welcome Back Breakfast July 31
LAPS News:
Members of the Los Alamos School Board (LAPS) may attend the LAPS Welcome Back Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Monday, July 31 at Los Alamos High School.
A quorum may be present; however, no action will be taken. Read More
Recap July 11 Meeting Of Los Alamos School Board
Los Alamos School Board President Antonio Jaurigue recognized Jaiya Daniels as the 2022-2023 Gatorade New Mexico Girls Track & Field Player of the Year. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos School Board met Tuesday, July 11 in the School Boardroom and via Zoom.
Board President Antonio Jaurigue started the meeting by recognizing rising Los Alamos High School junior Jaiya Daniels as the 2022-2023 Gatorade New Mexico Girls Track & Field Player of the Year. This is Gatorade’s 38th year honoring the nation’s best high school athletes.
“This award, which recognizes not only outstanding Read More
Enterprise Bank Provides Donation To Moving Arts Española
Enterprise Bank & Trust President-Los Alamos Region Liddie Martinez, center, and Administrative Assistant Donavan Price, left, donate a $2,500 check in support of Moving Arts Española to Program Director & Co-Founder Roger Montoya, center, and Executive Director & Co-Founder Salvador Ruiz-Esquivel, during a presentation on July 20 at Moving Arts Española. Following the check presentation, the group toured the facility at 368 Eagle Drive in Ohkay Owingeh. The Moving Arts Española mission is to offer visual and performing arts education, free healthy meals, and academic Read More
Los Alamos School Board Meets July 27, 2023
LAPS News:
A Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Board meeting is 5:30 p.m. today, Thursday, July 27 at Administration Offices, School Board Room 2101, Suite V and virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Meeting ID: 505 663 2222. Read More
Los Alamos Association Of Educational Retirees ‘NOT Back-To-School Breakfast’ Wednesday Aug. 9
Second Annual New Mexico Film & TV Expo Aug. 27
Courtesy/Film & TV Expo
Film & TV Expo News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The nonprofit Film & TV Expo announced its second annual Film & TV Expo, inviting the public to view demonstrations of a wide variety of skills required for television and movie production.
Sponsored by IATSE Local 480, SAG-AFTRA,
Teamsters 399, IATSE Locals 423 (stagecraft), 600 (camera), 800 (art directors) and industry vendors, the Expo open house will include a demonstration set, basecamp tours, and hands-on activities for the public to experience the expertise and artistry of New Mexico filmmakers. Read More
PEEC Receives $5,000 Capacity Building Grant From LACF
From left, PEEC Director of Interpretation Kristen O’Hara, LACF Executive Director Steve Laurent and PEEC’s Executive Director Jillian Rubio, Visitor’s Services Manager Ryan Ramaker, Gift Shop & Programs Coordinator Ashleigh Lusher and Operations Manager Beth Cortright. Courtesy/LACF
LACF News:
Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) Executive Director Jillian Rubio expressed her gratitude at receiving one of six capacity building grants given by the Los Alamos Community Foundation to area non-profit organizations.
Building upon a marketing survey conducted for Read More
New Mexico Higher Education Department Launches Statewide College Recruitment Campaign
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SANTA FE – The New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) is encouraging New Mexico residents to explore their college and career training options this summer with a new campaign leading up to the start of the fall semester.
“New Mexico has the most generous and inclusive tuition-free college program in the nation, but too few residents know about the opportunities available to them in their own backyard,” NMHED Secretary Stephanie M. Rodriguez said. “There’s still time to enroll in Read More
