Rotary Honors Distinguished LAHS Student Anna Wetteland
Rotarian Vincent Chiravalle presents a Distinguished Student of Service certificate to LAHS junior Anna Wetteland, on behalf of the Rotary Club of Los Alamos as her parents, Jen and Chris Wetteland share the moment with LAHS teacher Debbie Grothaus, April 25, at Cottonwood on the Greens. Photo by Sandy Tobin
By Vincent Chiravalle
Rotary Club of Los Alamos
The motto of Rotary is Service Above Self. To support this motto in each academic year, the Rotary Club of Los Alamos honors “Distinguished Students of Service” in their junior year of high school.
Students are first nominated by their teachers Read More
Rotary Honors Distinguished LAHS Junior Maximus Posada
Rotarian Vincent Chiravalle, right, presents a Distinguished Student of Service certificate to LAHS junior Maximus Posada, on behalf of the Rotary Club of Los Alamos as his parents, Judy and Enrique Posada, share the moment with LAHS teacher Margo Batha, left, April 18 at Cottonwood on the Greens. Photo by Sandy Tobin
By Vincent Chiravalle
Rotary Club of Los Alamos
The motto of Rotary is Service Above Self. To support this motto in each academic year, the Rotary Club of Los Alamos honors “Distinguished Students of Service” in their junior year of high school.
Students are first nominated by their Read More
State Of New Mexico Announces New Initiatives To Address Food And Housing Insecurity On College Campuses
NMHED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Higher Education Department announced new initiatives to address food and housing insecurity on college campuses on Friday during an event at the University of New Mexico to present findings of the first statewide college basic needs study.
The State will dedicate $1 million this year to support on-campus food and nutrition projects statewide and partner with Complete College America, a national college access organization, to improve supports for students struggling to meet their basic needs.
“There is no reason that any New Mexican should have to Read More
Registration Opens For ‘Fast Track To Success’ Summer Bridge Program At Northern New Mexico College
NNMC News:
ESPAÑOLA — Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) is now registering for the Fall semester, and the Opportunity Scholarship has opened the door for every New Mexican to pursue higher education without having to worry about the cost of tuition and fees.
Not everyone who wants to take advantage of this FREE college opportunity feels ready to tackle college classes. NNMC’s “Fast Track to Success” Summer Bridge program can help participants gain the math and writing skills they need to succeed.
Applications are being accepted for Summer Bridge, which runs June 5-July 27. The program is Read More
This Week In Sports: May 6, 2023
This Week in Sports:
Los Alamos High School Hilltopper games are covered by the Los Alamos Daily Post sports team of Gene Mortensen (Voice of the Hilltoppers), Mike Cote, John McHale and Nate Limback.
The Hilltopper Sports Schedule for May 6:
May 6 Saturday
- Baseball vs ABQ Academy Away – 11 a.m. – Broadcast on Daily Post YouTube Channel
- Baseball vs ABQ Academy Away – 1 p.m. (if necessary) – Broadcast on Daily Post YouTube Channel
- Tennis NMAA Team Championship Playoffs
- Boys State Volleyball
2023 Annual Chamisa Elementary Wax Museum May 10
CHAMISA News:
How would you like to meet a celebrity? How about 20 in a single day? Well, you are in luck! Continuing with a longstanding tradition, the Chamisa third and fourth graders will be presenting their annual Wax Museum Wednesday, May 10.
Now, how does this work? Great question! To start, each third and fourth grader at Chamisa Elementary School did research on a famous person, and then they turned this research into a speech to tell the story of their person. The students will present in costumes as if they were, for example, Thomas Jefferson, Chevel Shepherd or Billy the Kid. Third graders Read More
UNM-Los Alamos To Celebrate 9th Graduation For Community Internship Collaboration Program
A next-generation industry leader – CIC intern Thalia Moraga, center, stands between Zia Credit Union Marketing Coordinator Arthur Valencia and mentor Laura Loy, VP of Marketing at Zia Credit Union. Courtesy/UNM-LA
UNM-LA News:
The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) has announced that the 9th graduation of its Community Internship Collaboration (CIC) program. The graduation ceremony starts at 4 p.m., Tuesday, May 9, at the SALA Event Center, 2551 Central Ave. The community is invited to attend and celebrate the graduates.
Since 2014, UNM-LA has been partnering with Read More
LAHS Athlete Mackenzie Echave Signs Letter of Intent
Los Alamos High School (LAHS) senior Mackenzie Echave, with her parents, signs a letter of intent Thursday to attend Adams State in the fall to play soccer. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
LAHS senior Mackenzie Echave signs a letter of intent Thursday to attend Adams State in the fall to play soccer. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com Read More
Notice Of UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board Meeting May 8
UNM-LA News:
The UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board will meet 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 8 in the Lecture Hall, Building 2, on the campus of UNM-LA.
Agenda items will include administrative reports from each member of the UNM-LA executive team.
The meeting is open to the public. Read More
Ten Los Alamos High School Native American Seniors Honored During 2023 Sash Ceremony
Ten LAHS Native American seniors were honored Wednesday evening during a special Sash Ceremony. Students received sashes created by Cris Velarde, center. Students receiving sashes, from left, Cameron Medina-Torres, Míxalh Katigwa Adams, Sarah Bowman, Michelle Bowman, Amera Shije, Santiago Duran, Jack Fisher, Marcellus Ferrell, Gabrielle Mowrer and Jeremiah Martinez Herrera. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Ten Los Alamos High School Native American seniors were presented hand-woven sashes during the Sash Ceremony Wednesday evening hosted by Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS). This marks Read More
NJROTC Ends 2022-2023 School Year With A Bang
Topper Company 2023-2024 Staff. Courtesy/NJROTC
By C/ENS Miranda Lopez
Public Affairs Officer
LAHS NJROTC
Los Alamos NJROTC competed April 1 in the New Mexico State JROTC Military Skills Meet at Cibola High School. Topper Company competed in marksmanship, color guard, physical fitness, unit personnel inspection, unarmed regulation drill and, for the first time this year, armed regulation drill. The cadets were eager to show off their skills in competition with other JROTC units from around the state while also taking the opportunity to grow closer as a family.
Team awards included 1st Read More
Rotary Honors Distinguished LAHS Student Estevan Trujillo
Rotarian Vincent Chiravalle, right, presents a Distinguished Student of Service certificate to LAHS junior Estevan Trujillo, on behalf of the Rotary Club of Los Alamos as his parents, Araceli and Adam Trujillo, share the moment, May 2, at Cottonwood on the Greens. Photo by Linda Hull
By VINCENT CHIRAVALLE
Rotary Club of Los Alamos
The motto of Rotary is Service Above Self. To support this motto in each academic year, the Rotary Club of Los Alamos honors “Distinguished Students of Service” in their junior year of high school.
Students are first nominated by their teachers who are asked to select Read More
Scenes From Toppers Hosting 2023 District Golf Tournament
Nolan Bell tees off on #2 in the District Tournament played Monday at the Los Alamos County Golf Course. The boys tied for second with Valley. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Mickey Velasquez-Saiz takes his fairway shot on #1. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Angus Smith lines up his tee shot on #2. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Gabby Mowrer takes her tee shot on #17, she finished in the top five. The girls finished in second place. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Bella McTeigue putts out on #16. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Sophia Sanders taps in her putt on 18. Read More
Skolnik: LAPS Attendance Policies … Helping Or Hurting?
By RICHARD SKOLNIK
White Rock
The present LAPS “attendance campaign” may be doing more harm than good and should be terminated immediately. This “campaign” includes giving awards to students for outstanding attendance and giving awards to classrooms with the best attendance. Such efforts are not evidence-based; they risk shaming the large number of students who have missed a significant number of schooldays this year because of illness; and, they lead to the bullying of students who, by getting sick and correctly not going to school, “cause their class” to miss winning an attendance award. Read More
SFCC: Continuing Education Summer 2023 Schedule Now Available In Print & Online
Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) announces the Summer Continuing Education Schedule is now available online.
Print copies can be found in the racks at Santa Fe Community College, the Santa Fe Higher Education Center and around town. Visit https://www.sfcc.edu/ce for tips on registering and to view the variety of offerings.
Director of Continuing Education Nicholas Wernicki, Ph.D. said, “This summer we’ve got many new classes, both in person and online. Short-term or one-day summer classes can easily fit in around your summer vacation plans. Summer Read More
Free Workshops In Early Childhood Education At SFCC On Groundbreaking Math Learning Opportunities!
By Tara Terry Voit, PhD
Los Alamos
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Children‘s math skills upon entry to Kindergarten are some of the best predictors of their success in STEM, reading aptitude in 3rd grade, and future enrollment in college. When young children learn math in ways that are fun, playful, and culturally relevant, their interest, attention, and focus is dramatically increased as learning is deepened.
In our first of four sessions, preschool and toddler teachers across public, private, and pueblo settings laughed, and learned about using cultural textiles to promote
Rotary Honors Distinguished LAHS Student Rebecca Li
Rotarian Tim Bullock presents a Distinguished Student of Service certificate to LAHS junior Rebecca Li, on behalf of the Rotary Club of Los Alamos as her parents, Yuhong Qin, and Shengtai Li, share the moment April 4 at Cottonwood on the Greens. Photo by Sandy Tobin
By VINCENT CHIRAVALLE
Rotary Club of Los Alamos
The motto of Rotary is Service Above Self. To support this motto in each academic year, the Rotary Club of Los Alamos honors “Distinguished Students of Service” in their junior year of high school.
Students are first nominated by their teachers who are asked to select those who:
- Have given
$2.5 Million In Grants From Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Operator Benefit Nonprofits, Students And Businesses
Jenny Parks, president and CEO of the LANL Foundation; Val Alonzo, executive director of the Regional Development Corporation; Thom Mason, director of Los Alamos National Laboratory; and Kathy Keith, director of the Laboratory’s Community Partnerships Office mark Triad’s 2023 Community Commitment Plan investment at a recent community event. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
Economic diversity, education and community giving will get a big boost this year, thanks to a $2.5 million grant from Triad National Security LLC, operator of Los Alamos National Laboratory.
“This funding underlines Read More
Rotary Honors Distinguished LAHS Student Luke Favorite
Rotarian Tim Bullock presents a Distinguished Student of Service certificate to LAHS junior Luke Favorite, on behalf of the Rotary Club of Los Alamos. His parents, Kandice and Jeff Favorite share the moment with teacher Debbie Grothaus April 11 at Cottonwood on the Greens. Photo by Sandy Tobin
By VINCENT CHIRAVALLE
Rotary Club of Los Alamos
The motto of Rotary is Service Above Self. To support this motto in each academic year, the Rotary Club of Los Alamos honors “Distinguished Students of Service” in their junior year of high school.
Students are first nominated by their teachers who are asked Read More
New Mexico Higher Education Secretary Stephanie Rodriguez Issues Statement On Tuition Increases
NMHED News:
SANTA FE — Higher Education Secretary Stephanie M. Rodriguez issued a statement following the decision of various four-year higher education institutions to increase tuition for the 2023-2024 academic year:
“This year, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham approved over $1.2 billion for public colleges and universities across the state, 12 percent of the state’s overall budget and some of the most generous funding in state history. This includes over $782 million in operational funds going toward public colleges and universities, another $150 million for capital projects, and $146 Read More
