Talk On County-wide Sustainability Efforts Tonight At SALA
COUNTY News:
The community is invited to attend a talk this evening by the Department of Public Utilities Conservation Coordinator Abbey Hayward and County Environmental Sustainability Manager Angelica Gurule at 6 p.m. today at SALA.
Hayward and Gurule will discuss county-wide sustainability efforts as part of SALA’s Parallel Cinema programming.
No ticket required. Read More
Troop NM1412 To Hold Fundraiser Friday & Saturday
Madelyn Crotzer Awarded LAHS Class Of 1970 Scholarship
LAHS Senior Honors Student Madelyn Crotzer
LAHS Class of 1970 News:
“I am planning to pursue a master’s degree in chemical engineering because I hope to research innovations that will raise the standard of living by making energy cleaner and more affordable.” –Madelyn Crotzer
Madelyn Crotzer, a senior honors student at Los Alamos High School (LAHS), has made the most of her educational experience with passion, perseverance and stamina.
She has excelled in the classroom by earning a 4.178 cumulative grade point average while taking Advanced Placement (AP) courses in computer science, chemistry, Read More
New Mexico Tech Student Research And Presentation Skills Showcased April 18-21 At Annual Exhibition
NMT students Casie Taylor, left, and Adrian Maez with their project poster. Courtesy/NMT
Riley Oesch and Noah Patterson with their project poster. Courtesy/NMT
NMT News:
SOCORRO — Whether giving a speech, explaining a poster, or participating in a team presentation of a yearlong design project, New Mexico Tech (NMT) students’ passion for knowledge and problem-solving was on display at a four-day showcase of their research projects held April 18-21.
The months of preparation for the 13th annual Student Research Symposium (SRS) – attending workshops on designing posters, writing abstracts, Read More
State Of New Mexico Celebrates Dr. Gerald Burke For 50 Years Of Service In Higher Education
Dr. Gerald M. Burke
NMHED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) joined fellow state and higher education leaders this month in recognizing the many contributions of Dr. Gerald M. Burke upon his retirement as chair of the state’s Higher Education Capital Outlay Committee following 20 years of service.
“Through his decades of voluntary service overseeing higher education capital outlay projects and his career as an educator and leader, Dr. Gerald Burke has made a positive and lasting impact on students and all New Mexicans. The legacy and impact of the investments Read More
Remarkable Performances By Los Alamos Hilltopper Boys And Girls Track & Field Teams At Richard Harper Invitational
The team of, from left, Daniel Kim, Alex Pasulka, Melaki Gutierrez and Grafton Urbatsch broke the 36-year-old Los Alamos High School record in the 4×400 m relay, with a time of 3:22.46. Gutierrez also broke his own LAHS School Record in the 200 m (21.42 sec.) and clocked the #2 all-time LAHS mark in the 100 m (10.53 sec.) Kim ran the #4 all-time LAHS mark in the 300 m hurdles (39.39 sec.), Pasulka ran the #4 all-time LAHS mark in the 400 m (49.86), and Urbatsch posted the #10 all-time LAHS mark in the 800 m (1:57.35). Remarkable performances, all around! Photo by Blake Wood
Lacy Albright high jumped Read More
LAMS Symphonic Band Wins State Competition!
Members of the Los Alamos Middle School Symphonic Band won first place at the State Middle School Concert Band Competition. Courtesy/LAMS
Isabella Cocina poses with the first place trophy earned by the LAMS Symphonic Band at the State Competition. Courtesy/LAMS
LAMS News:
The Los Alamos Middle School (LAMS) Symphonic Band, under the direction of Deanna Teague, took first place in the New Mexico Middle School State Concert Band Contest Thursday at Cleveland High School. This is their first state title since 2005.
“I am so proud of the Symphonic band students,” Director Teague said. “We made Read More
SFCC Hosts Roadrunner Car Club Porsche Owners For Tech Session Open To The Public May 6
SFCC News:
Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) will host a tech session at the Automotive Technology Center for the Roadrunner Region Porsche Club of America at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 6 on SFCC campus, 6401 Richards Avenue.
Members will drive Porsches to rally at the center. The club and college welcome the public to attend the tour and see the Porsches.
Attendance is free, but attendees are encouraged to email Rob Ryan at robreagan2@gmail.com for planning purposes.
For more information about the SFCC Automotive Technology Center and SFCC’s Automotive Technologies Program contact Director Read More
LAPS: Talk To Your Child About Alcohol Responsibility
Prom image. Courtesy/Pexels.com
LAPS News:
April is Alcohol Awareness Month. The Spring season of celebrations is upon us and summer break will soon be here. It is a perfect time to start or continue talking with young people about their choices around alcohol. It is never too early to have a conversation about alcohol responsibility.
Having a connection with a caring adult and understanding clear expectations around substance use are two of the top factors that protect young people from risk.
Alcohol continues to be the most socially acceptable form of drugs, so it can be easy to dismiss the Read More
Registration Opens For YMCA’s YESCorps Program
YMCA News:
Create new friends, work outside, learn new skills and help the community — Sign up now for The Family YMCA’s YESCorps program.
For the Summer of 2023, the YESCorps (YESC) will partner with SALA, Barranca Mesa Pool, Manhattan Project, American Red Cross (to learn first aid and CPR), Justice Center (to hold a mock teen court) and many other community partners to do necessary projects that will contribute positively to the community and build lasting skills and friendships for all participants.
Monday through Thursday will be filled with collaborations with local partners and Fridays Read More
SFCC, Santa Fe County, Workforce Connection Announce Applications Open For Free Training Bootcamp To Become A Certified Fiber Optics Technician
Close-up of Fiber Optics Technician Training at SFCC. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) in partnership with Santa Fe County and the New Mexico Department of Workforce Connections announce applications are open for a free training bootcamp to become a certified fiber optics technician.
The Professional Readiness for Technical Careers (PROTEC) program begins Monday, May 8 and continues through Friday, May 12 at SFCC Higher Education Center, 1950 Siringo Road. Applications are due May 3. More information and applications are available at protecsantafe.com Read More
SFCC Hosts Author Colum McCann Student Event May 19
Author Colum McCann
SFCC News:
Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) will host a Story Exchange Narrative 4 event with author Colum McCann 9 a.m. to noon Friday, May 19 in the SFCC Jemez Rooms.
English and Creative Writing students from Santa Fe’s colleges and high schools are welcome and encouraged to attend this free event and meet the author. Refreshments will be served. Please register at here.
For more information, email Kate McCahill at sflr@sfcc.edu or 505.428.1903. This event is sponsored by the Santa Fe International Literary Festival’s Young Writers and Readers Program, Story Exchange Read More
Los Alamos Medical Center To Host Teddy Bear Clinic May 2
Students attend to a fuzzy patient at a previous Teddy Bear Clinic at Los Alamos Medical Center. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
LAMC News:
Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) will host its Teddy Bear Clinic Tuesday, May 2. Approximately 200 kindergarteners, their teachers and parent chaperones will tour LAMC in order to learn about the hospital and the various departments, all while gaining a comfort level within a healthcare setting.
With the help of Classic Air Medical helicopter and crew, and the Los Alamos County Police and Fire Departments, the students will also have the opportunity Read More
Governor Approves Record Investments For New Mexico Higher Education In 2023
NMHED News:
SANTA FE — Fully-funded tuition-free college through the Opportunity Scholarship and increased funding for workforce education programs are included in the $1.21 billion higher education budget approved by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham for fiscal year 2024.
The FY24 budget more than doubles last year’s investment in higher education with $187.1 million in additional recurring funds and significant portions of the budget going toward programs that directly benefit New Mexicans. This year’s budget marks one of the largest investments in higher education in state history at Read More
Los Alamos School Board Approves Proposed $40 Million Budget For 2023-2024 And 7% Raise For All LAPS Employees
At the Los Alamos School Board meeting Tuesday the board approved a proposed $40 million budget for 2023-24, which includes a 7% raise for all employees. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Board met Tuesday in the School Board Room on Trinity Drive and following a budget presentation by Business Manager Teresa Gatewood and Superintendent Jennifer Guy, approved a proposed 2023/2024 budget in the amount of $40,050,430, which includes a 7% raise for all LAPS employees.
Board President Antonio Jaurigue started Tuesday’s meeting by recognizing members of the Los Alamos Read More
LAHS Olions To Compete At 2023 Enchantment Awards
The LAHS Olions will compete April 28 in the Enchantment Awards at Popejoy Hall in Albuquerque. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Members of the Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Olions were recently adjudicated and have been recognized as State Finalists for their work and performances in the LAHS Olions’ Spring ’23 show, Pippin.
They will perform and compete in the largest celebration of high school theatre in the state, the Enchantment Awards, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 28 in Popejoy Hall on the UNM campus.
Tickets to the show can be purchased here.
Featuring Tony-style awards and selections from favorite Read More
Senior Appreciation Night Needs Volunteers, Donations
Scene of students enjoying a previous Senior Appreciation Night (SAN). Courtesy/YMCA
COMMUNITY News:
Volunteers for late shifts are still needed to chaperone for the community-sponsored, all-night high school graduation celebration known as Senior Appreciation Night (SAN) Saturday, May 27.
Donor-sponsors are also still needed.
Late shift volunteers are asked to email volunteer coordinator Diana Martinez at dmartinez@laymca.org and indicate which shift desired (number of volunteers needed in parenthesis):
- (2) 8:45-11 p.m., Limbo Game at Ruby K’s;
- (9) 9:45 p.m.-12 a.m., Carnival
Luján: Legislation To Fully Fund Title I, Special Education
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) joined U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Rep. Susie Lee (D-Nev.) Friday to introduce the ‘Keep Our Promise to America’s Children and Teachers (PACT) Act’ – legislation to put Congress on a fiscally responsible path to fully fund Title I and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) on a mandatory basis.
“It’s critical that the federal government ensures all public school students have access to a quality education,” Sen. Luján said. “That’s why I’m proud to reintroduce this legislation Read More
LAPS Launches Piñon And Chamisa Photo Contest
Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos Public Schools has launched the Piñon and Chamisa Elementary Schools Photo Contest. The deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. Friday, June 2, 2023.
LAPS has been in the design phase for rebuilding both Piñon and Chamisa Elementary schools in White Rock. They are scheduled to break ground at Piñon Elementary in late June. The new schools will both feature photographs from the area. Photographs for the schools will be selected from submissions by local residents (students and adults).
Five themes will be used in the new schools to identify classroom wings Read More
Aspen Elementary Odyssey Of The Mind Division 2 Team Earns First Place At State … Heads To World Finals In May!
The Aspen Elementary Odyssey of the Mind Division 2 team garnered first place in their division at the Colorado State Tournament. Team members head to the World Finals in May at Michigan State University. Courtesy/LAPS
Members of the Aspen Elementary Odyssey of the Mind Division 2 team. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The Aspen Elementary Odyssey of the Mind Division 2 team garnered first place in their division at the Colorado State Tournament held last weekend in Fort Collins, Colo. Team members will be moving on to the World Finals at the end of May at Michigan State University.
The Aspen OMers sent Read More
