Toppers Tune Up For Districts At Fifteenth Annual Tom Casey Memorial Challenge At Academy
SPORTS News:
Fast, faster and fastest are the watchwords that applied to the competition at Albuquerque Academy Jan. 28, for the Fifteenth Annual Tom Casey Memorial Challenge.
“This was a good meet to get us ready for Districts,” Coach Chris Wetteland said. “It was very competitive, but we held our own with everyone contributing.”
At a meet where many of the best high school swimmers in the state competed, the boys swimmers and divers finished second, with the girls coming in at fifth.
In swimming, Anne Wetteland brought home the team’s lone first place finish in the 100 Breast event. Second Read More
LAPS Quorum Notice: 2023 Board Member Institute
LAPS News:
Members of the Los Alamos School Board may attend the 2023 Board Member Institute Feb. 2-4 at the Hilton Hotel Santa Fe Convention Center, 100 Sandoval St./201 W. Marcy St. in Santa Fe.
A quorum may be present; however, no action will be taken. Read More
Leadership Los Alamos Session #4: Education
Gwen Perea Warmiment, director of the New Mexico Legislative Education Study Committee discusses the various educational opportunities in New Mexico. Photo by Kateri Morris
Jenny Parks, president and CEO of the LANL Foundation and Steve Laurent, executive director Los Alamos Community Foundation hold a panel discussion about the local foundations supporting education. Photo by Kateri Morris
LLA Students participate in a ‘Simon says’ -type activity with Caron Inglis’ team. Photo by Kateri Morris
LLA News:
The Leadership Los Alamos (LLA) Class of 2023 met Jan. 6 for an Education Session Read More
Los Alamos High School Senior Alex Livescu Awarded Honorable Mention In Nationwide Scholarship Competition
Alex Livescu
LAHS News:
Los Alamos High School (LAHS) student Alex Livescu was awarded Honorable Mention and a $1,000 Scholarship in the Next Gen Personal Finance Payback Challenge Scholarship Competition.
He was one of 40 students across the country to be selected for the prize.
In November, students enrolled in Financial Literacy at LAHS participated in Next Gen Personal Finance’s (NGPF) Payback Challenge, which is a simulation that mimics the types of choices that college students have to make regarding their personal finances. After playing the game, students wrote a short essay Read More
New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy Enrolls 64 Cadets
New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy at 4491 Cerrillos Road in Santa Fe. Courtesy/LEA
NMDPS News:
SANTA FE — Cadets from 24 New Mexico agencies lined up at the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy (LEA) Sunday afternoon with luggage and book bags in tow.
The 64 individuals who arrived in civilian dress emerged several hours later in cadet uniforms.
The 205th New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy Class will transform the cadets, who are seeking to become city, county, tribal, university and state (game and fish, state parks, attorney general’s office, etc.) certified law enforcement officers (police) Read More
Los Alamos High School Prom Committee Seeks Community’s Help Alleviating Expenses
LAHS News:
The Los Alamos High School (LAHS) prom committee would love the community’s help in alleviating some of the prom expenses in order to keep the ticket prices down for students.
To help them, please use this Amazon wish list: 2023 Enchanted Forest Prom Wish List.
If you order something, please use the “wish list address” to send the items directly to the prom committee.
The prom committee also is looking for businesses to sponsor some of the larger expenses like the photo booth, the music DJ, or even tables of students (10).
If there is a business interested in sponsoring, please contact Read More
2023-2024 Course Selection At LAMS & LAHS Begins Feb. 6
LAPS News:
Course Selection for the 2023-2024 school year is fast approaching for students who will be attending Los Alamos Middle School and Los Alamos High School in the fall.
Current 6th and 7th grade students:
Current 6th grade students will visit Los Alamos Middle School on Monday, Feb. 6. That same day, students and their parents/guardians are invited to attend the Hawk Sampler 5:30-7 p.m. Attendees should meet at 5:30 p.m. in the LAMS gymnasium.
Current 6th and 7th grade students will be able to access Electives Course Selection following the Hawk Sampler.
LAMS also will host a Special Read More
‘Managing And Resolving Conflict’ Feb. 7 At Barranca School
LAPS School Board: Meet Christine Bernstein
Los Alamos School Board Secretary Christine Bernstein
LAPS News:
Christine Bernstein marked the start of her fourth year this month representing District 3 on the Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Board.
Bernstein was elected Board Secretary at the Jan. 10 board meeting. She also is a board representative on the Budget, Finance and Audit committee, LAC/LAPS/UNMLA Executive Leadership, Facilities Master Plan Work Group, Project Steering Committee for North Mesa, Calendar committee, Superintendent Evaluation committee and the Strategic Plan committee.
Bernstein is originally from Read More
LAHS Wrestlers Take 2nd At Pojoaque Girls Invitational
Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Topper Girls Wrestling team takes 2nd place Saturday at the Pojoaque Girls Invitational. Back row from left, Head Coach Emily Tew, Molly Castille, Natalie Crawford, Wendy Sheppard, Xylin Patterson, Olivia Van De Water, Claire Bullock, Coach Ben Stone. Front row from left, Gala Nelson, Emmeline Weaver and Jade Blackhart. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
Jade Blackhart claps her fists and secures her grip as she overtakes her opponent on the way to victory. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
LAHS Girls Wrestling News:
The Los Alamos High Read More
New Mexico Tech To Showcase Student Research Feb. 20
Mariana Madera and her mother study the schedule ahead of a talk on admissions, financial aid, residential life on Research@Tech Day 2022 last February. Courtesy/NMT
NMT News:
SOCORRO — Prospective students seeking a university where they can engage in hands-on research in science, engineering and other fields can explore the exciting opportunities New Mexico Tech (NMT) provides by attending an upcoming daylong open house.
Research@Tech Day, 9:30 a.m.to 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20, will offer participants the chance to see themselves as a student at New Mexico’s premier research university. Read More
Skyeanne Webb Receives 2023 Spirit Of The West Award
Skyeanne Webb took the top prize for the CommUNITY Asset Awards on Saturday. Webb is a special education teacher for the Aspen Tigers. Photo by Chad Lauritzen
Natali Steinberg and Carie Fanning of the Family Strengths Network took the Director’s Choice award for representations of 2022. Photo by Chad Lauritzen
By BENADETTE LAURITZEN
Champions of Youth Ambitions
Saturday was a great day for educators and do-gooders of all kinds as a small ceremony was held for the annual CommUNITY Asset Awards.
The Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA) program has held this awards ceremony virtually the last Read More
American Federation Of Teachers NM Commends PED Secretary Dr. Kurt Steinhaus For Lifetime Of Service To New Mexico Public Education
Dr. Kurt Steinhaus
AFT NM News:
ALBUQUERQUE – American Federation of Teachers New Mexico (AFT NM) President Whitney Holland issued the following statement to mark the retirement of Dr. Kurt Steinhaus, New Mexico Public Education Department Secretary:
“Today’s news of the retirement of Dr. Kurt Steinhaus will leave an enormous gap in the work and vision of the New Mexico Public Education Department.
“I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Steinhaus as a local union leader in Los Alamos. Our professional relationship extended beyond service to the students and families of Los Alamos Public Read More
Boerigters Share Experiences Of Generosity & Grace Found Along 5,051-Mile Bike Ride With LAHS Sports Lit Class
Speaking to Los Alamos High School students in Lori Thompson’s Sports Lit classes Jan. 25-26, Steve and Kathy Boerigter of Los Alamos recounted their 5,051-mile tandem bike ride across America where they discovered generosity and grace along the way. The couple began their journey Aug. 2 from the Olympic Peninsula, ending Nov. 13, 2022 in Key West. The Boerigters pledged $1 a mile up to 5,000 miles and challenged the community to join them in supporting the Los Alamos Community Foundation and United Way of Northern New Mexico, which work ‘in tandem’ to support local area nonprofits. Photo by Read More
This Week In Sports: Monday Jan. 30 – Saturday Feb. 4, 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 Monday Jan. 30 through Saturday Feb. 4, 2023:
Jan. 30 Monday
- Girls Basketball vs Rio Rancho Home – 7 p.m. – Broadcast on Daily Post YouTube Channel
Jan. 31 Tuesday
- Boys Basketball vs Pojoaque Home – 7 p.m. – Broadcast on Daily Post YouTube Channel
Feb. 2 Thursday
- Girls Basketball vs Pojoaque Away – 7 p.m.
Feb. 3 Friday
- Hockey vs Albuquerque Home – 6:45 p.m.
- Boys Basketball
Governor Announces Retirement Of Secretary Dr. Kurt Steinhaus Following ‘Distinguished Career In New Mexico Public Education’
Secretary Dr. Kurt Steinhaus
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – The Office of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Saturday announced today the retirement of Public Education Department Secretary Dr. Kurt Steinhaus after a lengthy and distinguished career in New Mexico public education.
“I am deeply grateful to Secretary Steinhaus for his lifelong and tireless service in pursuit of improving educational outcomes for every New Mexico student,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “As a seasoned educator, his relationships with districts around the state have enormously benefited the work of the Department. Read More
North Mesa Gymnasium Discussed At Jan. 26 Work Session
Interior rendering of the proposed North Mesa mixed-use gymnasium near LAMS. Screenshot/ladailypost.com
Exterior rendering of the proposed North Mesa mixed-use gymnasium near LAMS. Screenshot/ladailypost.com
From left, Acting Superintendent Jennifer Guy, Board President Antonio Jaurigue, Vice President Ellen Specter, Secretary Christine Bernstein and members Melanie Colgan and Sondra Wyman at a work session Thursday at Aspen Elementary School. Screenshot/ladailypost.com
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
The main business discussed at Read More
New Mexico Lawmakers Take Field Trip To Get Firsthand Taste Of School Meals
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Sen. George Muñoz
By DANIEL J. CHACÓN
The Santa Fe New Mexican
Members of the powerful Senate Finance Committee took a field trip Friday to get a taste of what New Mexico students are eating at school — part of a fact-finding mission as Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham champions a proposal to provide pupils free breakfast and lunch regardless of family income.
Four of the 11 committee members — three Democrats and one Republican — boarded an electric bus outside the state Capitol just after 10 a.m. and traveled about six and a half miles to Ramirez Thomas Elementary, Read More
Additional Learning Time Soars Through Key Committee With Rare Bipartisan Support
President Ellen Bernstein
Albuquerque Teachers Federation
By ROBERT NOTT
The Santa Fe New Mexican
Educators may be divided on a bill that would extend the number of hours they spend teaching students and building their own skills and knowledge, but lawmakers displayed rare bipartisan support for the initiative.
The House Education Committee on Friday voted unanimously to endorse House Bill 130, which would mandate an increase in learning time in public schools to 1,140 hours, including up to 60 hours of professional development for teachers, while allowing districts some flexibility Read More
AFT New Mexico Legislative Re-Cap: Extended School Year & Healthcare Lobby Day
Members of AFT NM’s newest (and only) healthcare unit, the United Health Professionals of New Mexico, held their first lobby day Friday in conjunction with fellow healthcare workers from AFSCME District 1199NM and unveiled their effort to pass the NM Patient Safety Act, which would institute safe staffing rations in New Mexico hospitals. Courtesy/AFT NM
Scene from AFT NM’s United Health Professionals of New Mexico at their lobby day Friday outside the Roundhouse to pass the NM Patient Safety Act, which would institute safe staffing rations in New Mexico hospitals. Courtesy/AFT NM
AFT New Read More
