LAHS NJROTC Announces Quarterly Advancement Results
Members of the LAHS NJROTC. Courtesy/Miranda Lopez
Members of the LAHS NJROTC. Courtesy/Miranda Lopez
By C/ENS Miranda Lopez
Public Affairs Officer
LAHS NJROTC
In the Navy, advancement in rank depends on the number of vacancies for those ranks, meeting eligibility requirements, passing an advancement exam and a recommendation for advancement by the Commanding Officer or Officer in Charge.
NJROTC works in a similar way as cadets are tested on basic military knowledge by taking advancement exams.
After passing the written exam with at least an 80 percent for all junior ranks and 90 percent Read More
Notice Of UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board Meeting Nov. 7
UNM-LA News:
The UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, in the Lecture Hall, Building 2, on the UNM-LA campus.
Agenda items will include administrative reports from each member of the UNM-LA executive team.
Contact Sarah Jimenez at 505.662.0334 or sarahjimenez@unm.edu with any questions. Read More
STEM Santa Fe Hosts 2022 Conference Saturday Nov. 5
SSF News:
STEM Santa Fe (SSF) invites the community to witness its mission in action Nov. 5. About 150 girls and non-binary students, grades 5 though 8, from communities across Northern New Mexico, will spend the day laughing and learning about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).
It is an annual conference designed to give the impressionable young ladies a better appreciation of STEM and to demonstrate how they can use STEM to question, explore, challenge and change their world.
SSF is a mentorship organization utilizing a network of STEM professionals who volunteer to serve Read More
LAHS Football Hosts 2022 First Round State Tournament!
Courtesy/LAHS
LAHS News:
The Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Football team will host the first round of the NMAA State Football Tournament Saturday, Nov. 5, at Sullivan Field.
This is the first time since 2008 that the Hilltoppers have hosted a first-round game. Game time is 1 p.m. Gates will open at 11:30 a.m.
Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students, military and seniors (age 65 and older).
Because this is an NMAA – sponsored event, only electronic tickets purchased through GoFan will be accepted. Do not print your ticket. No paper tickets will be accepted.
Go to https://gofan.co/app/events/760808?schoolId=NMAA Read More
New Mexico Education Secretary Dr. Kurt Steinhaus Interviewed On Report From Santa Fe Sunday
New Mexico Public Education Secretary Dr. Kurt Steinhaus
NMPBS News:
This week’s guest on Report From Santa Fe is New Mexico Public Education Secretary Dr. Kurt Steinhaus, of Los Alamos, discussing current issues in education in New Mexico.
The New Mexico Department of Education and Secretary Steinhaus have been facing two huge developments and challenges – the vast amounts of paperwork required of teachers and administrators, and the corona virus pandemic.
Dr. Steinhaus and the Education Department reduced paperwork for teachers by 41 percent and reduced administrative paperwork by Read More
Amateur Naturalist: The Mathematics Of Sunflowers
A sunflower showing its central disk of small flowers called florets surrounded by a ring of large petal flowers. Courtesy photo
By ROBERT DRYJA
Los Alamos
Sunflowers of all sizes had been blooming during the summer but now have faded with the arrival of autumn.
Sunflowers are eye-catching in several ways. It is easy to think that a sunflower is one single flower, (see Picture 1). A central disk is surrounded by yellow petals, suggesting a single flower. But what are those small yellow patches on the central disk? A closer look shows that they are small flowers. The small flowers are called florets Read More
Access To Civil Legal Resources Improved Through Judicial Partnership With New Mexico State Library
AOC News:
SANTA FE — Libraries are helping to connect New Mexicans with resources on civil legal matters through a partnership between the State Library and the Commission on Access to Justice.
The State Library’s website offers information about civil legal topics and programs that provide legal services to low-and-moderate income people without an attorney.
Notices are sent to libraries across New Mexico about online community legal webinars, such as one in July to help people seeking wildfire assistance and another in September on services for individuals with disabilities.
“Libraries Read More
UNM-LA Chancellor Dr. Michael Holtzclaw Adresses Rotary
Dr. Michael Holtzclaw, the new Chancellor of UNM-Los Alamos, recently spoke at the Rotary Club of Los Alamos about his visions for the local campus. Photo by Linda Hull
By LINDA HULL
Vice President
Rotary Club of Los Alamos
“I’m really blessed to be here,” affirmed University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) Chancellor Dr. Michael Holtzclaw as he addressed the Rotary Club of Los Alamos in October.
Holtzclaw, a native of Oregon, moved here at the end of June from Northern California and assumed his new position as Chancellor in July.
During his presentation, Holtzclaw addressed key projects Read More
LAPS Announces School Administration Responded Promptly To iPhone Incident At LAMS And LAHS
Administration learned today that inappropriate images were sent to LAMS and LAHS students’ iPhones through the AirDrop feature on the phones. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Earlier today, Los Alamos Middle School and Los Alamos High School administration learned that inappropriate images were sent to students’ iPhones through the AirDrop feature on the phones.
School administrators promptly investigated the matter and were able to identify the source. Appropriate action was taken in regard to the incident.
Classes continued with no interruptions.
Families are encouraged to check their Read More
PEEC: Explore The Earth And Sky With NMOP Sunday!
PEEC is hosting an earth and sky-themed day Sunday, Nov. 6 at Los Luceros Historic Site. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Created by Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) and Los Luceros Historic Site, the New Mexico Outdoor Pass (NMOP) is a FREE booklet included with FREE community events for families where everyone gets rewarded for spending time outside.
Participate in this activity and get a stamp for your New Mexico Outdoor Pass booklet. Fill your book with stamps and you’ll be rewarded with prizes.
Join PEEC for an NMOP special event: Earth and Sky!, 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 6. During this Read More
LAHS English Department Receives ERWC Coaching
Members of the ERWC Evaluation team with LAHS Principal Carter Payne during a welcome reception hosted by LAPS Foundation, from left, Mariam Ogle, Dr. Jennifer Fletcher, Dr. Lisa Benham-Lewis and Payne. Courtesy/LAHS
LAPS News:
A team from California State University and the California State University Expository Reading and Writing Curriculum (ERWC) traveled to Los Alamos High School (LAHS) in September to coach the Los Alamos High School English Department on the implementation of the curriculum and the teaching pedagogy of the ERWC.
Dr. Jennifer Fletcher, Dr. Lisa Benham-Lewis Read More
Aspen Elementary’s Odyssey Of The Mind Builds Up STEAM
The two Odyssey teams and their coaches, from left Victoria Daley, Alea Kretz, Gianna Rolfe, Kai Bain-Zink, Kaya Wilson, Hazel Beaulieu and Matt Allen. Center, Evan Kolman, Keiland Kolar, Zack Ramirez, Alma Trujillo and Hati Mei Downing Olsen. Front, Isaiah Serna, Jocelyne Dolejsi, Ferrin Bullock-Jenson and Audrey Thornton. Courtesy photo
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bonnie@ladailypost.com
The two teams were in the midst of a spontaneous problem-solving activity when the Los Alamos Daily Post visited their classroom last week at Aspen Elementary School. They were charged Read More
Olions ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ … Bravo Cast & Crew!
Bottom (Olivia Long) tries to convince Peter Quince (Andie Kelly) to let him play all the roles as the rustics gather to rehearse their play. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Puck (Elise Ovaska) lets the audience in on the joke. Photo by Lynn Ovaska
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is a play a lot of people have seen. It’s the best known of Shakespeare’s comedies and has been produced many hundred times. The story of two pairs of star-crossed lovers, lost in the woods where fairies hold their revels, is timeless.
One of the great Read More
SFCC Spring 2023 Registration Opens Nov. 8
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) registration opens Tuesday, Nov. 8 for the Spring 2023 semester.
Spring classes begin Jan. 17 and are available in-person, online or in the HyFlex mode. HyFlex classes can be attended either in person or online to accommodate students’ schedules. New SFCC initiatives will help students earn certificates and degrees faster, allowing them to either get into the workforce or transfer to a four-year institution faster. The college offers many financial resources including the Opportunity Scholarship.
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Workshop: Powers Of Attorney, Advance Health Care Directives, Probate And Institutional Medicaid Nov. 15
SBNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A free workshop presented by the Legal Resources for the Elderly Program is 11 a.m. MST, Nov. 15, via video and teleconference.
This presentation will cover the following topics: Powers of Attorney, Advance Health Care Directives, Probate, Non-Probate Transfers (including Transfer on Death Deeds) and Institutional Medicaid.
To register, people can call 505.797.6005 and provide their first and last name and email address, or they can register directly by clicking the registration link below and entering their first and last name and email address:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2tefv5p-RDSNR2lUgKrKbg Read More
Northern New Mexico College Hosts Job Fair Monday Nov. 6
NNMC News:
Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) is hosting a free Job Fair 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, at the NNMC Event Center.
Network with hiring managers from LANL, Presbyterian, City of Española and many more. Applicants are advised to bring their resume, dress professionally and be prepared to be interviewed and hired on the spot.
For more information, email studentjobs@nnmc.edu or call 505.747.2120. Read More
Elementary Music Teachers Host District Choir Workshop
LAPS elementary students gather at Mountain School for the first District Elementary Choir Workshop. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) elementary students gathered at Mountain Elementary School earlier this fall for the first District Elementary Choir Workshop hosted by the LAPS elementary music teachers.
Students from all LAPS elementary choir clubs were invited to advance their singing skills and sing in a large choir, led and accompanied by members of the music team.
Around 100 students participated in the workshop, and spent the time working on three pieces Read More
NNMC Alumni Aaron Lopez Joins New Mexico Indian Affairs Department Office Of Communications
Aaron Lopez
Lopez encourages others to pursue higher education and their dreams
NNMC News:
ESPAÑOLA — Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) graduate and Española native Aaron Lopez has been named public relations coordinator with the New Mexico Indian Affairs Department (IAD) Office of Communications.
Lopez earned an Associate degree in Film & Digital Media Arts from NNMC, followed by a Bachelor of Integrated Studies with an emphasis of Anthropology and Film in Spring 2021. He is Vice President of the Española Valley Chamber of Commerce and Secretary at the McCurdy School Friends Foundation. Read More
School Board Narrows Voting Redistricting Options To 3
School Board Vice President Christine Bernstein and School Board Secretary Antonio Jaurigue discuss redistricting options during an open house at the start of the school year. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
LAPS School Board members have narrowed the voting redistricting options down to three.
Each of these options include at least one elementary school site in each proposed district. These zones are not school attendance zones and do not affect where a student attends elementary school.
Redistricting is drawing and sometimes redrawing lines that determine which voters are represented by Read More
LAPS Superintendent Addresses Racist Behavior Heard From LAMS Players At Football Game Against Santa Fe Indian School
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Jose Delfin addressed the Oct. 27 School Board Meeting about an incident that took place Oct. 5 following a football game between the Los Alamos Middle School (LAMS) and Santa Fe Indian School (SFIS).
LAMS players were heard chanting “Go back to the rez” in the locker room and were made to forfeit that game as well as the upcoming final game of the season because of the incident.
“The coach handled the situation well and stopped it,” Delfin said, adding that Head Coach Pat Brousseau also Read More
