UNM-LA Closes Campus Due To Weather Conditions
UNM-LA News:
Due to inclement weather conditions today, Jan. 17, the UNM-Los Alamos campus at 1000 University Drive will remain closed all day.
All on-site classes and activities are canceled today as well. Read More
LAPS Cancels All Classes Today Due To Weather Concerns
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) will be closing for the day as more snow is predicted throughout the day. All classes are canceled.
When school is dismissed early or cancelled for the day, all after school programs including athletics (both home and away contests) and activities are canceled.
Find updates on the LAPS website at https://www.laschools.net/ and at https://www.laschools.net/families-students/inclement-weather.
Please stay safe and enjoy the snow. School will resume on a normal schedule Jan. 18, 2023.
Las Escuelas Públicas de Los Álamos están cerradas el Read More
LAPS Notice Of Possible Quorum At Meeting Jan. 19, 2023
LAPS News:
Members of the Los Alamos School Board may attend the Robyn Jackson Strategic Planning Zoom Meeting Jan. 19, 2023.
A Quorum may be present, however no action will be taken. Read More
This Week In Sports: Jan. 17-21, 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 Los Alamos High School Hilltopper Sports Schedule for Tuesday, Jan. 17 through Saturday, Jan. 21:
Jan. 17 Tuesday
- Girls Basketball vs Rio Rancho Home – 7 p.m.
- Boys Basketball vs Moriarty Away – 7 p.m.
Jan. 18 Wednesday
- Boys/Girls Wrestling vs Espanola Away – 3 p.m.
Jan. 19 Thursday
- Girls Basketball vs Moriarty Home – 7 p.m. Broadcast on Daily Post YouTube Channel
Jan. 20 Friday
- Girls Wrestling
Los Alamos Hilltopper Girls Wrestling Team Makes Strong Showing At Recent Competitions
Jade Blackhart dominating her match as LAHS coaches and referee watch closely. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
Molly Castille breaking her opponent down. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
By KayLinda Crawford
Los Alamos Daily Post
The Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Girls Wrestling Team competed recently in The Conflict at Cleveland High School Tournament in Rio Rancho.
“It’s one of the toughest tournaments in the state with teams traveling in from Arizona, Utah and Colorado,” Head Coach Emily Tew said. “The girls placed 11th of 33 teams with Jade Blackhart and Wendy Read More
Los Alamos Public Schools On 2-Hour Delay Today
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools will be on a 2 hour delay today, Jan. 17, due to snow. This delay will give our crews time to make sure parking lots and sidewalks are clear.
There will be NO morning 3Y classes.
Buses will arrive at their usual stops 2 hours late. School will begin 2 hours late. Please be safe in your travels and watch for possible ice on roadways and sidewalks.
LAPS Inclement Weather Procedures:
Two-hour Delayed Start:
- Buses will arrive at bus stops two hours later than the usual pickup time.
School start times:
- Elementary schools – 10:30 a.m.
- Mid School – 10 a.m.
Dennis McQuillan To Receive 2023 Earth Science Achievement Award At Roundhouse Jan. 23
Dennis McQuillan
NMT News:
SOCORRO — A public servant who advanced the role of earth science in public policy will be recognized at the New Mexico State Capitol Jan. 23. The New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources, in cooperation with the state Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, will present the Earth Science Achievement Award for 2023 to Dennis McQuillan during a noon ceremony in the Roundhouse Rotunda in conjunction with Earth Science/New Mexico Tech Day.
New Mexico Tech (NMT) academic and research divisions and earth science-focused state, federal and private Read More
New School Board Member Sondra Wyman Sworn In
Los Alamos County Municipal Court Judge Elizabeth Allen swears in new School Board member Sondra Wyman recently in the School Boardroom on Trinity Drive. Wyman is filling the vacancy in district 5, which resulted from the resignation of School Board member Erin Green. Wyman’s three children attended Los Alamos Public Schools, including Mountain Elementary School. She worked for Los Alamos Public Schools for four years, first as a substitute teacher, then as a special education instructional assistant and then as Los Alamos High School Athletic Secretary before pursuing a career in the Read More
New Mexico Highlands University Launches Social Justice Concentration In Sociology And Anthropology
NMHU News:
New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) has launched a new social justice concentration in Sociology and Anthropology. Students from any discipline interested in social justice also may choose to add it as a minor.
The concentration in social justice will provide students with both theoretical and practical frameworks for understanding human rights, justice, and social movements from local and global perspectives.
Courses can be chosen across a variety of disciplines, including sociology, anthropology, criminal justice, history, English, Political Science, and Spanish, Read More
IAIA Selects Felipe Colón Of Laguna Pueblo As New Provost
Felipe J. Estudillo Colón
IAIA News:
The Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) has announced that Felipe J. Estudillo Colón of Laguna Pueblo has been selected for the newly created IAIA Provost position.
Colón served as the IAIA Academic Dean from 2020–2023 and transitioned into the IAIA Provost position Jan. 9. During an open forum in December, the IAIA Community had an opportunity to meet with Colón as a candidate and learn more about his vision statement for the Academic and Student Services divisions.
IAIA President Dr. Robert Martin (Cherokee Nation) chaired the committee that oversaw Read More
SFCC: Free Fiber Optics Technician Training Begins Feb. 13
Fiber Optics Technician Training begins Monday, Feb. 13 at Santa Fe Community College. 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.
Qualified applicants will get up to 80 hours paid internships.
The Professional Readiness for Technical Careers (PROTEC) program begins Monday, Feb. 13 and continues through Friday, Feb. 17 at SFCC Higher Education Center, 1950 Siringo Read More
Del Norte LOV Foundation Announces Opening Of 2023 Scholarship Program
DNCU News:
SANTA FE — Del Norte LOV (Living Our Vision) Foundation, a nonprofit organization and extension of Del Norte Credit Union, announces the opening of the 2023 Scholarship Program aimed at awarding $16,000 to local graduating seniors or equivalent.
The Del Norte LOV Foundation has supported 20 seniors from 2021 – 2022 in their pursuit of higher education. For the second year in a row, the LOV Foundation is increasing the scholarship total available to the community.
”We are very excited to improve lives of youth through our Scholarship Program. Eligible New Mexican high school, Read More
Cornell Land Trust Grant Program Seeking New Proposals
Some grants are used to improve critical foraging and nesting sites for birds such as this Prairie Warbler. Courtesy/Three Rivers Land Trust
Cornell Lab of Ornithology News:
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Cornell Land Trust Bird Conservation Initiative is seeking proposals for its annual small grants program.
These year-long grants are earmarked for land trust projects that improve private lands for birds and promote the regional partnerships often needed to reach conservation goals.
The deadline for proposals is March 1. Awarded grants will be distributed in May. To learn more and apply for a grant, Read More
New Mexico More Than Doubles Number Of Teachers Receiving Debt Relief
Higher Education Secretary Stephanie M. Rodriguez
NMHED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) announced that it has more than doubled the number of teachers receiving loan forgiveness through the state’s Teacher Loan Repayment Program, thanks to additional funding approved by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham in 2022.
The agency awarded funding to 966 new applicants and renewed funding for 445 applicants, marking the largest number of teachers to ever benefit from the Teacher Loan Repayment Program in a single year.
Gov. Lujan Grisham approved $5 million,
Chief Ayers: Los Alamos NJROTC Program Benefits Students And Community
Courtesy/JROTC
By Chief Aron Ayers, USN, RET.,
LAHS Senior Naval Science Instructor
JROTC is a federally funded high school program, with schools affiliating with a single branch of the armed forces. Unlike ROTC, the college scholarship program that leads to a commission in the United States military, JROTC has nothing to do with recruiting. Its official purpose is to “instill in students … the values of citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility and a sense of accomplishment.”
The Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) program at Los Alamos High School Read More
Northern New Mexico College: Fall 2022 Dean’s List
NNMC News:
ESPAÑOLA — Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) has announced its Fall 2022 Dean’s List Honorees.
These students completed a minimum of 12 graded credit hours and received a 3.5 GPA or better to earn this distinction.
Dean’s List Fall 2022 @NORTHERN:
(A) Isaiah Abeyta
Johnna Aguino
Doris Aldaz
Brandon Alire
Miguel Alire
Britany Andrade
Quintino
Andres Archuleta
Deandra Archuleta
Jill Archuleta
Minnie Archuleta
Marissa Armijo
Andrea Atencio
(B) Evan Baca
Antoinette Baldonado
Shawn Barela
Ubaldo Barela
Maria Barrios
(C) Marisol Cabrera
Rebecca Chavez
Shania Clair
Alan Read More
Los Alamos Public Schools To Close Monday For MLK Day
SFCC And SFHEC Close To Honor Martin Luther King, Jr.
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College and the Santa Fe Higher Education Center will be closed Monday, Jan. 16, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
No classes or activities will be held and no other student services will be available.
Both campuses will reopen Tuesday, Jan. 17, which is the first day of classes for the spring semester at SFCC.
The college’s childcare center, Kids Campus, and gym, the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center, also will be closed. The fitness center will reopen at 7 a.m., Jan. 17.
Throughout the year, SFCC offers many ways to stay notified about weather Read More
Jose Delfin Resigns As Los Alamos School Superintendent
Dr. Jose Delfin
Statement From LAPS:
Dr. Jose Delfin has announced his resignation as superintendent for the Los Alamos Public Schools.
An Agreement has been reached, which allows Dr. Delfin the ability to pursue other interests and permits the Board to pursue hiring another superintendent. The Board and Dr. Delfin have entered into the Agreement believing it is in their respective best interests and in the best interests of the District.
On behalf of the entire District, the Board of Education expresses its appreciation to Dr. Delfin for his service as superintendent of our excellent school Read More
Los Alamos Community Foundation To Host Two Nonprofit Training Programs Focused On Governance And Finance
LACF News:
The Los Alamos Community Foundation is hosting two nonprofit training sessions focused on board governance, orientation and good management and the importance of implementing internal financial controls.
Now in its eighth year, the LACF Nonprofit Training Program serves organizations across northern New Mexico by providing training aimed at building capacity, strengthening organizational stability, and increasing impact. Sessions are open to all nonprofit organizations. Staff, board members and volunteers are welcome, but advance registration is required.
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