More Scenes From LAMS Hawks To Hilltoppers Event
Los Alamos Middle School (LAMS) graduating 8th graders covered in shaving cream at the Hawks to Hilltoppers event Friday outside the school. The graduates were treated to lunch and enjoyed bounce houses, bubbles and more courtesy of Party To Go! LAMS hosts this event for the graduating 8th graders every year on the last day of school. Photo by VaLynn Purvis
The Los Alamos Fire Department arrives on the scene to rinse shaving cream off the LAMS graduating 8th graders during their Hawks to Hilltoppers event Friday outside the school. Photo by VaLynn Purvis
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LAPS Notice Of Possible Quorum At NMSBA Law Conference
Public Notice:
Members of the Los Alamos School Board may attend the New Mexico School Boards Association (NMSBA) Law Conference June 1-3, 2023, at the Embassy Suites in Albuquerque.
A Quorum may be present; however no action will be taken. Read More
Rotary Recognizes LAHS Interact Club Graduating Seniors
From left, Rotary Club President Alison Pannell, Interact Vice President Sam Perisi, Secretary Sadie Evans, Historian and Publicist Gyasi Atta-Fynn, Treasurer John Kang, Rotary Mentor Rob Metcalf, former president and graduating senior Yunseo Kim, Presidemt Alyssa Sun and Rotary Mentor Sandy Tobin. Photo by Linda Hull
ROTARY News:
Members elected to the board of the incoming 2023-2024 LAHS Interact Club were honored at the May 23 meeting of the Rotary Club of Los Alamos at Cottonwood on the Greens.
Interact is the youth service organization sponsored by the local Rotary Club. Among its Read More
United Church: ‘Monday Night At The Pit’ Begins June 5
Scene from a previous ‘Monday Night At The Pit’ volleyball game at 2525 Canyon Road. Courtesy/UCLA
United Church of Los Alamos News:
This summer, The United Church of Los Alamos continues the 75-year tradition of offering a place where young Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) interns, graduate students and the like meet, eat and play volleyball at “Monday Night at the Pit”.
Beginning at 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 5, students are invited to meet and greet, enjoy a tail-gate picnic and play volleyball at The United Church’s sand volleyball court.
Each Monday in summer, the congregation and friends Read More
LAMS Student And Artist Alfred Bolin-Ryan To Attend New Mexico School For The Arts For 2023-2024 Session
Los Alamos Middle School (LAMS) artist Alfred Bolin-Ryan created this art project for the Los Alamos JJAB office, and will be attending New Mexico School for the Arts in the visual arts program as a 9th grade student for the 2023-2024 school year. Bolin-Ryan’s art covers both sides of the door with the message of welcoming all to the Los Alamos JJAB offices. Courtesy/JJAB Read More
(VIDEO) UNM’S Chicana/o Studies Brings The Ancient Art Of Traditional Healing To The Community
UNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Registration is well underway for the Chicana and Chicano Studies (CSS) Department’s Traditional Medicine Without Borders class at the University of New Mexico.
Offered in the Summer, Fall, and Spring semesters, it is the only class of its kind in the country that is taught year-round in both English and Spanish.
According to CSS administrators, the wildly popular summer class, Traditional Medicine Without Borders Curanderismo in the Southwest and Mexico, fills up quickly, and this year is no exception.
Curanderismo is a traditional form of healing that has Read More
Los Alamos Middle School Advanced Engineering Design Students Take Field Trip To Yeamans’ Machine Shop
Pat Yeamans shows LAMS Advanced Engineering Design students a CNC machine tooling a part during a recent field trip to his shop at 162 Eastgate Dr. Courtesy/LAPS
Greg from Yeamans’ Machine Shop shows LAMS Advanced Engineering Design students a metal lathe. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Two groups of students from Los Alamos Middle School (LAMS) recently visited Yeamans’ Machine Shop at 162 Eastgate Dr. to learn about precision machining and careers in advanced manufacturing.
“The kids in each group that came asked great questions,” Owner Pat Yeamans said. “It was nice to see their interest.” Read More
FBI To Host 2023 Teen Academy For Saturday July 29
Summer Art Camps Begin Soon At Fuller Lodge Art Center
Scenes from Summer Art Camps at Fuller Lodge Art Center. Courtesy/LAAC
LAAC News:
Summer Art Camps are back at Fuller Lodge Art Center, offering weekly, monthly or drop in registrations for most events, weekly art themes taught by favorite teachers, standalone camps, outdoor activities, fun Fridays and more.
Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) made summer camp easier than ever for parents who asked. No more sorting through a myriad of registration dates and trying to coordinate to avoid repeat classes, now parents just select the times they want camp and their cildren get to spend a week making art. Read More
Mountaineers To Hold Second Knot Tying Class Wednesday
Students learn knot tying with the help of Mountaineer instructors at the first session of the knots class. Courtesy/Mountaineers
By WILLIAM PRIEDHORSKY
Los Alamos Mountaineers
Have you always wanted to learn how to tie safe, efficient, and correct knots? Proper knots are essential to rock climbing at all levels. They are used for anchors, tying rope to a harness, rappelling, joining two pieces of rope, and dozens of other uses. They are also useful in everyday life, for safely and securely suspending things, tying things down, towing, and even tree cutting.
As a last session of their climbing Read More
LAMS Hosts Shaving Cream/Suds Field Day For Graduates!
LAMS graduates covered in bubbles enjoy the fun of bounce houses, bubbles and more courtesy of Party To Go! during the 8th grade graduation field day Friday outside the school. LAMS hosts this event for the graduating 8th graders every year on the last day of school. Photo by VaLynn Purvis
Los Alamos Fire Department rinses off the shaving cream and suds covered graduates Friday at LAMS. Photo by VaLynn Purvis
LAMS graduates celebrate with shaving cream melee Friday. Photo by VaLynn Purvis
A LAMS graduate covered in suds at Friday’s event courtesy of Party To Go! Photo by VaLynn Purvis
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Los Alamos High School Holds Bilingual Seal Ceremony
The 29 LAHS students who received the New Mexico Bilingualism-Biliteracy State Seal. Courtesy/LAPS
LAHS students who completed all requirements for French pose for a photo during the New Mexico Bilingualism-Biliteracy State Seal ceremony. Courtesy/LAPS
LAHS News:
Twenty-nine Los Alamos High School seniors were recognized at a ceremony for earning the New Mexico Bilingualism-Biliteracy State Seal. This seal will be printed on their high school diplomas.
Students also receive cords, which they will wear during the graduation ceremony this Saturday.
This seal is an award given by Read More
Sticker Shock Campaign Reminds Community Of Dangers Of Underage Drinking Ahead Of LAHS Graduation
Mambers of the DWI Planning Council and Papa Murphy’s Pizza co-owner Gayle Cunningham. Courtesy/LAPS
Community and DWI Planning Council members with a co-owner of LA Market and Indian Grocery. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
“We do this because we love you!” –DWI Planning Council Chair Juanita McNiel
The Los Alamos County DWI Planning Council has been working in collaboration with the Los Alamos High School Student Prevention Team to implement a Sticker Shock Campaign leading up to high school graduation and Senior Appreciation Night on Saturday, May 27.
Sticker Shock is a public information Read More
New Mexico School Retools Math Education With Support From Los Alamos National Laboratory Experts
Randy Merker, left, and Zachary Leonard (right) of LANL’s Math and Science Academy chat with Blanco Elementary School counselor Mary Head-Powell during a math night for students and their families. Over the course of the year, Merker and Leonard immersed themselves in the educational culture at the school in Bloomfield. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
Students and teachers at Blanco Elementary School in Bloomfield are wrapping up the school year with newfound confidence and proficiency in mathematics, thanks to the ongoing work with Los Alamos National Laboratory’s (LANL) Math and Science Read More
Chamisa Teacher Carolyn Torres Wins 2023 STEMY Award
Carolyn Torres
LAPS News:
Chamisa Elementary School teacher Carolyn Torres is one of 12 winners of the 2023 Excellence in STEM Awards, aka the STEMYS, recently announced by the Air Force Research Lab Tech Engagement Office.
The annual awards honor students, teachers, volunteers and other New Mexicans doing great things in science, technology, engineering and math education.
“The 2023 STEMY Winners are an outstanding group of individuals and organizations that are doing great work in STEM education,” said Director Gabe Mounce of the AFRL Tech Engagement Office. “We had so many accomplished Read More
LAPS Students Shine At Elementary Speech Showcase
Sixth grader Gloria Marksteiner, representing Mountain Elementary School, delivers her speech ‘How Do You Silence Your Phone?’ by Addison Steffer, during the recent Elementary Speech Showcase.Courtesy/LAPS
This year’s Elementary Speech Showcase was hosted recently at SALA Events Center. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Fifteen students representing all five Los Alamos elementary schools recently participated in the 2023 Elementary Speech Showcase. This year’s event was held at SALA Events Center.
Los Alamos Middle School Hawktalkers Speech and Debate Coach Sherri Bublitz was the Read More
Governor Creates State’s First Office Of Special Education
STATE News:
ALBUQURQUE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Thursday created the Office of Special Education through executive order, the first dedicated office of its kind in New Mexico. The governor also announced that a national search is underway for the director of the new office.
The Office of Special Education will operate within the Public Education Department (PED) to make sure school districts are providing the best possible special education services that align with state and federal laws.
“This office creates an opportunity for collaboration between state agencies, districts and Read More
Los Alamos High School Teacher Elizabeth Bates Named 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholar
2023 U.S. Presidential Scholar Elizabeth Bates
LAPS News:
Los Alamos High School (LAHS) German teacher Elizabeth Bates has been named a 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholar’s most influential teacher by 2023 Presidential Scholar Brian Han.
Scholars have been selecting an educator for this honor since 1983. Bates joins a group of almost 5,700 teachers who have earned this special distinction.
As noted in a letter sent to Bates by U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel A. Cardona, Presidential Scholar candidates “are asked to choose one teacher who has inspired them and contributed most to their success. Read More
Los Alamos Library Announces 2023 Summer Reading Program: ‘Find Your voice!’
COUNTY News:
The annual, incentivized summer reading program accommodates library patrons of all ages and schedules of all kinds.
This year, the summer reading program launches Monday June 5 and runs through July 29.
The theme is “Find Your Voice”. All activities for adult and youth patrons are recorded in Beanstack, an online reading platform designed to help readers keep track and stay motivated. Patrons can register and access the challenge on or after the launch date June 5.
The adult summer reading program invites participants to log in three different ways: books they have read or Read More
LAF&SF To Sponsor Lectures By John Haught May 30-31
John Haught, PhD
Emeritus Faculty
Distinguished Research Professor
Theology Dept. Georgetown University
LAF&SF News:
The Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum (LAF&SF) is honored to sponsor two lectures by John Haught based on his latest two books, God after Einstein (Yale University Press, 2021); and The Cosmic Vision of Teilhard de Chardin (Orbis Press, 2022), at 6:30 p.m. May 30-31 at Fuller Lodge.
Professor Haught has participated in numerous lectures and panels discussing the meaning behind the writings of Teilhard de Chardin. His books and lectures focus on a vision of reality Read More
