American Federation Of Teachers Celebrates New Mexico 2022 General Election Results
AFT News:
ALBUQUERQUE — American Federation of Teachers (AFT) New Mexico President Whitney Holland released the following statement:
“New Mexico voters have spoken. Through their historic levels of participation in a midterm election, New Mexican voters rightly chose to continue the path laid out by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and her allies in the New Mexico Legislature.
“Coupled with the clear and decisive passage of Constitutional Amendment #1, New Mexico voters chose to continue the prioritization of our students, communities, public education, and educational professionals Read More
UNM Center For Development & Disability Presents ‘Weaving Colors’ Autism Program Nov. 16
For one-time registration to the series click here. Direct questions to the Autism Programs at 505.272.1852 or 1.800.270.1861 or HSC-AutismPrograms@salud.unm.edu. Courtesy/UNM Read More
UNM Lobo Food Pantry Strives To Eliminate Student Hunger
The UNM Lobo Food Pantry strives to eliminate hunger as a barrier preventing UNM student success. Now through the end of Hunger & Homeless Awareness Week, Sunday Nov. 20, UNM is counting on the public to help Pack the Pantry shelves. Every $5 provides 10 pounds of food for a student. ‘Let’s eliminate hunger across all UNM campuses. Courtesy/UNM Read More
IAIA Fall ’22 Graduating Senior Exhibition Same World, Different Voices Opens Nov. 10
Collage (from left): Jacquelyn Yepa, Yoshi Sam, Tiara Yazzie, Jerome Nakagawa, Lyla Nibaa Begay, James J. Black, Elle Nado, Roxanne White, Aubs Staats, Matthew Narcho, Elizabeth Lukee; Photos by by Jason S. Ordaz, Institute of American Indian Arts
IAIA News:
Join Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, at the opening reception for Same World, Different Voices, an exhibition at Balzer Contemporary Edge Gallery representing the culminating achievements of IAIA’s Fall 2022 graduating BFA in Studio Arts and BFA in Museum Studies classes.
Same World, Different Read More
Annual Pumpkin Patch Raises Over $8,000 For Choirs
This year’s Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser was the most successful of its kind to date, bringing a profit of more than $8,000 for all the local school choirs. Courtesy/LAPS
By OLIVIA LONG
LAMS LAHS Choirs
Thank you to the Los Alamos community who shopped this fall from Oct. 15 to Oct. 31 at the annual Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser supporting the Los Alamos Middle School (LAMS) and Los Alamos High School (LAHS) choirs.
It has become a fall festival community event, bringing to the community the fun experience of picking out quality pumpkins of a large variety of shapes, sizes and colors right here at the Read More
New PEEC Director Jillian Rubio Speaks To Kiwanis Club
New director of the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) Jillian Rubio speaks at the Nov. 1 Kiwanis meeting. Photo by Don Casperson
By BROOKE DAVIS
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos
Jillian Rubio, the new director of the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) came to Los Alamos from a very different world (by way of Brooklyn, NY and Tucson, Ariz.), but said she finds her new job exciting.
She spoke Nov. 1 at the Los Alamos Kiwanis Club weekly meeting. With her background in environmental education, Rubio’s career has included roles such as Chief Program Officer at the New York City Read More
2020 Teacher Of The Year Mandi Torrez Joins Think New Mexico As Education Reform Director
Education Reform Director Mandi Torrez
THINK NEW MEXICO News:
Think New Mexico, the nonpartisan, results-oriented think tank serving New Mexicans, announces that Mandi Torrez is joining the organization as Education Reform Director.
Torrez is New Mexico’s 2020 Teacher of the Year. She has a decade of experience teaching third and fourth grade in the Bernalillo Public Schools, and she was recognized as that district’s 2019 Teacher of the Year.
Torrez holds a BS in Journalism and an MS in Integrated Elementary and Special Education, and before becoming a teacher, she worked at the Farmington Read More
IAIA Holiday Art Market And SFCC Arts & Crafts Fair Dec. 10
Courtesy/IAIA
IAIA News:
Over one hundred of the finest artists and craftspeople from across New Mexico will be setting up shop 9 a.m to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 at Santa Fe Community College’s (SFCC) Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair and Institute of American Indian Art’s (IAIA) Holiday Art Market.
The community is encouraged to visit both campuses, which are only a six-minute drive or an 11-minute bike ride apart. SFCC’s Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair will be in the Main Hallway and Campus Center at 6401 Richards Ave. IAIA’s Holiday Art Market will be in the Performing Arts and Fitness Center at 83 Avan Read More
Highlands University Launches New Business Degrees
NMHU News:
The Department of Business Administration at Highlands University announces three new degree programs: a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in healthcare administration, a Bachelor of Applied Science in General Business, and a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership in Public Safety.
All three degrees are offered in an eight-week online and asynchronous modality to meet the growing need for professionals who want to enhance skills or grow into leadership roles within the workplace.
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a concentration Read More
NPS: Capulin Volcano National Monument Hosts Special Artist In Residence Events For November 2022
Part of the 8,000 square mile Raton-Clayton Volcanic Field, Capulin Volcano showcases the volcanic geology of northeastern New Mexico. The views are spectacular day or night, with views of four different states from the volcanic rim and one of the darkest night skies in the country. Courtesy/NPS
NPS News:
The National Park Service (NPS) and Capulin Volcano are hosting November Artist in Residence composer Dr. John Sichel.
Dr. Sichel will be spending the month exploring the sights and sounds of Capulin Volcano and take that inspiration home with him to include in future compositions.
Dr. Read More
Hilltopper XC Boys & Girls Win 2022 State Titles!
The 2022 State Champion Hilltopper Girls and Boys Cross Country teams! Courtesy/Blake Wood
Senior Emma Montoya was Individual State Champion in a time of 18:19. Photo by Blake Wood
By BLAKE WOOD
Assistant Coach
LAHS Cross Country
The Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Hilltopper Cross Country teams made the most of a beautiful day Saturday at the New Mexico Class 4A State Championship.
Competing on a fast 5k course, both the Girls and Boys teams were State Champions over meet host Albuquerque Academy in two very hard-fought races, 31-37 for the Girls and 44-73 for the Boys.
Topper senior Emma Montoya Read More
Highlights From Oct. 27 LAPS Board Meeting At Chamisa
Chamisa Elementary School Principal Craig Washnok presents a report on his school during the Oct. 27 school board meeting held at Chamisa in White Rock. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) School Board met Thursday, Oct. 27 at Chamisa Elementary School in White Rock.
Here is a synopsis of the meeting:
School Board President Melanie Colgan recognized the Los Alamos High School Marching Band, including directors Ryan Finn, Deanna Teague and Zane Meek; Color Guard coaches Jonathan Guise and Lindsey Theye; Percussion coaches Ryan Bloom and Beth Bates, Jeff Favorite Read More
Gadsden Runs For 4 First Half TDs To Knock Off Toppers
Kyle Evenhus makes an open field tackle on a panther runner. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Jackson Blair makes a shoe-string tackle on Panthers quarterback Tomas Herrera who ran for 70 yards. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
By MIKE COTE
Sports
Los Alamos Daily Post
In its first home playoff game in more than a decade, the Los Alamos Hilltopper football team was upset by the visiting Gadsden Panthers.
Gadsden, using a powerful running attack spearheaded by its quarterback, rolled up more than 350 yards on the ground as it bulled its way past seventh-seeded Los Alamos 44-21 in the Read More
Follow This Roadmap To Improve New Mexico Public Schools
By MANDI TORREZ
Education Reform Director
Think New Mexico
Who knew that the road forward for New Mexico education would lead through Mississippi?
Long our partner at the bottom of national rankings, our southern friend now sees us in the rearview mirror.
By implementing a variety of reforms, Mississippi has climbed from 49th in the nation for fourth grade reading in 2013 to 29th in 2019. In fourth grade math, they rose from 50th to 23rd. We used to say “Thank God for Mississippi!” because it meant New Mexico was not bringing up the bottom. Now we thank Mississippi for a new reason: because it has Read More
Mesa Library: Talk On Beneficial Uses For Seeds Nov. 17
Agricultural Specialist Del Jimenez
COUNTY News:
New Mexico State University (NMSU) agricultural specialist Del Jimenez will discusses beneficial uses for seeds in person at Mesa Public Library 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17.
Topics will include different types of seeds, how they’re grown, and what they’re used for. His work in the NMSU’s Extension Service has been honored at the state and national level, including the Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of County Agricultural Agents.
Attendees will take away an assortment of vegetable seeds for their spring gardens! Read More
LA Upsets Pojoaque Valley, Elkettes Clinch District
Shyanne Garcia executes a pancake save as Hannah Bergemann backs her up. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Michelle Macias spike-kills a ball over Larissa Rodriguez in the first set. Macias had 17 spike-kills for the night. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
By MIKE COTE
Sports
Los Alamos Daily Post
In the season finale for 2022, the Los Alamos Hilltopper volleyball team had a chance to continue its
string of four straight district titles.
But, although the Hilltoppers knocked off the Pojoaque Valley Elkettes in Jacona Friday night, the
Hilltoppers needed to win by a match score of Read More
Sen. Heinrich Announces $4.56 Million From EPA’s Clean School Bus Program For New Mexico Districts
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), founder and co-chair of the Bicameral Electrification Caucus, has announced the New Mexico recipients of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean School Bus Program rebate competition.
A total of $4,560,000 was awarded to Dulce, Pecos, Las Cruces, Dora, and Lake Arthur school districts in New Mexico through the historic Infrastructure Law that New Mexico Congressional Democrats passed this year.
The grants will help school districts purchase clean school buses that will accelerate the transition Read More
LAPS Offers Tips For Staying Healthy This Winter
As winter approaches, LAPS encourages everyone to take basic precautions to combat the spread of illness. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Medical professionals are warning the public that it could be in for a higher incidence of colds and flu illnesses this season. COVID-19 also is a health risk factor as well as RSV among young children and infants.
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) recognizes the concerns of students and families as the winter months approach and encourages everyone to take basic precautions to combat the spread of illness.
“We cannot emphasize enough the importance of hand washing, Read More
Luna Community College Joins Collaborative For Higher Education Shared Services ‘CHESS’
Luna Community College President Dr. Edward Martinez
CHESS News:
SANTA FE — Luna Community College, in Las Vegas, N.M., has joined the Collaborative for Higher Education Shared Services ‘CHESS’.
CHESS is a nonprofit organization that works to transform the student experience and modernize administrative processes through a new shared-services Enterprise Resource Planning platform and Student Information System.
“We are extremely pleased to join the Collaborative for Higher Education Shared Services,” Luna Community College President Dr. Edward Martinez said. “We are excited Read More
Date Correction On Midsummer Night’s Dream
CHAMBER News:
Los Alamos High School Olions presents Midsummer Night’s Dream this evening and Saturday afternoon and evening.
Performance Days & Times:
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- Friday, Nov. 4 (tonight) @ 7 p.m.; and
- Saturday, Nov. 5 @ 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. (not Nov. 6!).
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All performances are at Duane Smith Auditorium.
Buy tickets now at LAHSolions.org. Read More
