New Mexico Higher Education Department Addresses Questions On Tuition-Free College
NMHED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) is working to ensure that all New Mexicans receive accurate information on tuition-free college via the New Mexico Opportunity and Lottery Scholarships as classes begin at colleges and universities statewide this month.
Students should first contact the financial aid office at their college or university via the list provided below to determine which scholarships they are eligible for. Students seeking additional information or needing further assistance are encouraged to visit ReachHigherNM.com or call the Read More
LAPS: Agenda For School Board Meeting 5:30 PM Today
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos School Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Today (Aug. 9) at the Administrative Offices School Board Room, 2101 Trinity Dr., Suite V.
This meeting is open to the public.
To submit comments for items not on the agenda, see email address in item 5 For comments during the meeting, use: public.comments@laschools.net
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Call to Order
- President Melanie Colgan will call the meeting to order and review the meeting protocols.
3. Roll Call
4. Routine Business/Approval of Agenda
- Approval of Agenda
- Action Item
5. Recognition by the Board
- Summer Interns
Del Norte LOV Foundation Announces Back-To-School Carnival At Valdez Park In Española Saturday Aug. 13
Del Norte LOV Foundation News:
SANTA FE — The Del Norte LOV (Living Our Vision) Foundation, an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit organization associated with Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU), has announced details of its Back-To-School Carnival 3-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at Valdez Park in Española.
Featuring school supplies, face painting, bouncy houses, cotton candy, popcorn, games and more, the carnival underscores Del Norte LOV Foundation’s ongoing commitment to its core mission of improving the lives of youth and families in New Mexico through scholarships, community grants, financial Read More
Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard Reacts To Kids Count Data Showing New Mexico Again In 50th Among States For Child Well-Being
New Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard
STATE News:
…Commissioner Garica Richard urges support of Constitutional Amendment No. 1
ALBUQERQUE — New Mexico is again ranked 50th in the nation for child well-being according to the national Kids Count Data Book, a 50-state report released Monday by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard, on behalf of the Vote YES for Kids campaign, responded to the results in a video statement where she urges New Mexicans to support Constitutional Amendment No. 1, which will appear Read More
Kiwanis: 2022 Scholarship Recipient Christina Nisoli
Kiwanis ‘Stephen Stoddard Scholarship’ winner Christina Nisoli spoke at the recent Kiwanis meeting recalling her service while attending Los Alamos High School and outlining her plans for the future. Courtesy/Kiwanis
By BROOKE DAVIS
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos
Christina Nisoli, who was chosen to receive the Kiwanis “Stephen Stoddard Scholarship” this year, spoke to the club Aug. 2, recalling her past service while attending Los Alamos High School and outlining her plans for the future.
She started out in Key Club her freshman year and remained active in the organization until she graduated, Read More
Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra: 2022 Scholarships
Scholarship Recipient John Teague
LASO News:
LASO Scholarships are awarded to one or more high school seniors who have demonstrated exceptional talent and interest in music.
The student must attend Los Alamos High School or live in Los Alamos County. The scholarship is intended to encourage the recipients to continue their musical activities, regardless of what they pursue as a career in the future.
2022 Scholarship Recipients
Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra (LASO) usually has one or more seniors play with them to have the experience of playing with a large orchestra. The years 2021 and 2022 Read More
LAFRW Sponsors 2022 Constitution Day Essay Contest
LAFRW News:
Constitution Day, Sept. 17, celebrates the U.S. Constitution and the freedoms it protects.
The local Constitution Day Essay Contest, sponsored by the Los Alamos Federated Republican Women (LAFRW), is designed to challenge students to learn more about the U.S. Constitution and to express original, thoughtful ideas in essay writing. This year the topic for all grade levels is the system of federalism.
Essays will be judged on how completely and clearly the ideas are stated and supported. Grammar, spelling and punctuation also will be considered. The judging is blind.
Students Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: Aug. 12-18, 2022
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.
For information, email pac8@losalamos.com, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for Aug. 12-18:
Friday, Aug. 12, 2022
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Replay 8-09-22
- 2:45 p.m. — Spring Break Drone video class- The Footage Locker of Davy Jones
- 3 p.m. — Democracy Now!
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m.
New Mexico Highlands University Celebrates Belated Commencement Ceremony After Challenging Spring
Courtesy photo
NMHU News:
Graduate and undergraduate students at New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) celebrated a belated commencement ceremony Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, at the John A. Wilson Complex in Las Vegas.
The ceremony, which is typically held in May each year, was postponed due to the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Wildfires. The wildfires brought a wave of evacuations, heavy smoke and ash, and an influx of first responders into Las Vegas and the New Mexico Highlands University campus. The wildfires followed two and a half years of pandemic learning, so graduates on Saturday had much Read More
LAPS Reminds Drivers To Stop For School Buses
LAPS News:
The first day of school for the 2022-2023 school year is Wednesday, Aug. 10. The Los Alamos Public Schools Transportation Department would like to remind drivers to stop for a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing.
“We want to do everything we can to ensure the safety of students on or near the school bus. Once students start to walk away from the bus, it is essential that the public stop when the lights are flashing and the stop arm is out to ensure the safety of our students,” LAPS Transportation Director Keith Rosenbaum said.
Drivers also should never pass a bus that is stopped Read More
LAPS Board Meeting Virtually On Zoom Tuesday Aug. 9
LAPS News:
A Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) board meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday Aug. 9 virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: Aug. 9, 2022 School Board Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Meeting ID: 505 663 2222
Passcode: j45K8H Read More
UNM: Join Indoor Wood Burning Study, Earn Up To $250
State Bar Of New Mexico: Powers Of Attorney, Advance Health Care Directives & Probate Workshop
SBNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The State Bar of New Mexico (SBNM) has announced that the Legal Resources for the Elderly Program (LREP) is hosting two free workshops in the month of August.
The first one is 11 a.m. Aug. 16, and the second webinar is 11 a.m. Aug. 23. Both will be available via video and teleconference.
The Aug. 16 presentation will cover the following topics:
Powers of Attorney, Advance Health Care Directives, Probates, Non-Probate Transfers (including Transfer on Death Deeds) and Institutional Medicaid.
The Aug. 23 webinar will cover information regarding Powers of Attorney, including Read More
Author Leticia Urieta Brings Blend Of Folklore And Futurism To National Hispanic Cultural Center In Albuquerque
Author Leticia Urieta
NHCC News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) welcomes author Leticia Urieta, Aug. 18, for an online book reading featuring a distinctive combination of traditional folklore and speculative fiction.
“Leticia’s blend of traditional storytelling and supernatural elements fits perfectly within the work we’re doing at the Center to showcase the many forms that Hispanic and Latine storytelling can take,” NHCC Executive Director Dr. Margie Huerta said.
Urieta will read from Las Criaturas, a hybrid collection that blends poetic and speculative Read More
Two All-America Swimmers Orion Henderson And Kelly Wetteland Head To University of Arizona
Orion Henderson and Kelly Wetteland with All-America certificates at Walkup Pool. Courtesy photo
SPORTS News:
Orion Henderson and Kelly Wetteland, Los Alamos Class of 2022, were both recently named to the High School All-America swimming team, the only New Mexico swimmers to receive this honor for the 2021-22 school year.
Henderson made All-America in the 500 freestyle and 200 individual medley; Wetteland made All-America in the100 breaststroke and 200 individual medley.
Henderson is the son of Kevin and Karen Henderson of Los Alamos. Both parents were intercollegiate swimmers.
Wetteland Read More
SFCC Announces English As A Second Language Classes
SFCC News:
Do you want to learn English as a Second Language? Whether you speak no English at all, or you only know a little, or even if you know a lot of English, SFCC has classes for you.
Santa Fe Community College will offer a 12-week English as a Second Language session from Aug. 29 to November 18 to any adult who wants to learn English. New students must attend an orientation session to register for classes.
The orientation session will include testing and placement as well as registration for the courses. There is a $25 registration fee for the upcoming Fall 2022 term. The classes are free. Classes Read More
LAHS Student Teresa Austin Presents Plans To Study In Finland As Part Of Rotary Youth Exchange Program
LAHS student Teresa Austin speaking July 26 to Rotary at Cottonwood on the Greens about her plans to study abroad in the upcoming school year as part of the Rotary Youth Exchange program. Photo by Linda Hull
By LINDA HULL
Vice President
Rotary Club of Los Alamos
Teresa Austin, one of four Los Alamos High School students studying abroad in the upcoming school year, spoke at the July 26 meeting of the Rotary Club of Los Alamos, the club sponsoring this youth exchange program made possible by Rotary District 5520 and Rotary International.
Austin departs for Helsinki, Finland this month to live with Read More
Los Alamos High School Cheerleaders Selected To Perform In London New Year’s Day Parade In England
LAHS Cheerleaders Allyson Harbert, Megan Martinez and Sophia Sisneros have been selected as All-Americans and will represent Varsity Spirit in the London New Year’s Day Parade in London, England. Courtesy photo
LAHS News:
Los Alamos High School (LAHS) has announced that three Varsity Cheerleaders, senior Megan Martinez and freshmen Allyson Harbert and Sophia Sisneros have been selected as All-Americans.
The trio will represent Varsity Spirit, the global leader in cheerleading, dance team and band apparel, camps and competitions, and a division of Varsity Brands, the market leader Read More
Highlights From School Board Meeting July 28, 2022
David Chavez of Cooperative Educational Services discusses the process for a community needs assessment and strategic plan development with the LAPS School Board at the July 28 meeting. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The LAPS School Board met Thursday, July 28 in the School Board room and via Zoom.
Board members, who recently began discussions on revisions to the LAPS Strategic Plan, heard a presentation from David Chavez of Cooperative Educational Services on a District Needs Assessment Process. The process would incorporate the SOAR process – identifying strengths, opportunities, Read More
LAPD Reminds Motorists School Starts Next Wednesday
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) would like to take a moment and remind motorists that school starts next Wednesday, Aug. 10.
Officers will be out in school zones for traffic enforcement to ensure that all students, parents and staff are safe as the community transitions into another school year.
LAPD also reminds motorists to stop for school buses when their red lights are flashing and students are loading and unloading. This pertains to traffic traveling in both directions.
Let’s work together to ensure this school year is not only safe but fun. Read More
