UNM-Los Alamos Launches The Graduation Project
UNM-LA News:
UNM-Los Alamos has launched a new initiative aimed at improving college graduation rates in Northern New Mexico.
The Graduation Project, modeled on UNM-Albuquerque’s highly successful program of the same name, seeks to encourage former students to return to school to finish their degrees.
Research has shown that many students leave their university studies without a degree due to financial reasons, as well as a lack of institutional support and difficulty enrolling in the classes they need in order to graduate.
The Graduation Project at UNM-Los Alamos will address these Read More
Los Alamos Assoc. Of Educational Retirees 2021 Newsletter
Floyd School Board Suspended For Refusing To Follow Health Orders; Superintendent Is Reinstated
NMPED News:
SANTA FE – The five-member Floyd School Board (near Portales) was suspended today after twice voting to disregard the New Mexico Public Education Department’s (NMPED) COVID-19 Safe Practices for school reentry and then placing on administrative leave the superintendent who refused to carry out the board’s wishes.
Following the order suspending board members Leon Nall, Jeff Essary, Vicki Banister, Charlsea Lee and Ryan Bollema, Public Education Secretary Ryan Stewart reinstated Superintendent Damon Terry.
For now, Terry will report directly to Stewart, whose resignation, Read More
PED Initiative Provides Internships To Some 2,300 Students
High school student Alexander Wood fixes one of the tail lights on a fire operation trucks. Wood participated in a six-week internship with San Juan County’s Fire Operations team. Courtesy/NMPED
San Juan County high school students Nash Charley, left, and Evan Rice add sand mixture to divots at the Pinon Hills Golf Course in Farmington. Courtesy/NMPED
Public Education Secretary Designate Kurt Steinhaus
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) is wrapping up its inaugural summer internship initiative, which provided quality, paid internships and career Read More
Attorney General Balderas Announces Felony Conviction Of Former Rio Arriba County Commissioner Barney Trujillo
Barney Trujillo
ALBUQUERQUE – Today, Attorney General Hector Balderas announced that former Rio Arriba County Commissioner Barney Trujillo was found guilty after trial for violating New Mexico’s procurement code.
A Santa Fe District Court Judge found that Trujillo failed to disclose in-kind campaign contributions he made to an Española Public School Board member’s campaign as required by a professional services agreement he subsequently entered into with that same board.
“Political corruption cases are among the most difficult to prosecute in New Mexico, and we will continue to partner Read More
Scenes From LAHS Marching Band Practice At Sullivan Field
With the start of the new school year just around the corner, extra-curricular activities are underway including Los Alamos High School Marching Band practice Monday at Sullivan Field. Band members worked on marching in a straight line and in step under the direction of Band Director Zane Meek. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from LAHS Marching Band practice Monday at Sullivan Field. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from LAHS Marching Band practice Monday at Sullivan Field. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Sonlight Christian Camp Resumes Full Schedule In 2022
Campers gather around the campfire at a previous Sonlight Camp session. Courtesy photo
UNM-Los Alamos Returns To On-Campus Operations With Mask Mandate Today
The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos at 4000 University Dr. Photo by Sarah Jimenez/UNM-LA
UNM-LA News:
The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) returned to on-campus operations today, consistent with UNM campuses across the state.
UNM-LA operations have been primarily remote since March 17, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
UNM-LA has taken into consideration Los Alamos’s high vaccination percentage of 84.7 percent in planning to “Bring Back the Pack” and return to full operations, as well as other measures to ensure a safe return.
UNM-LA followed the lead of main campus and Read More
Big Brothers Big Sisters Hosts ‘Painting In Nature’ Event
Big Brothers Big Sisters hosts a ‘Painting in Nature’ event recently at Overlook Park in White Rock and extends special thanks to instructor Liz Thomas and Village Arts for supplying all of the materials. Courtesy/BBBS Read More
White Rock’s Newest Little Free Library Opens On Garver
White Rock’s newest Little Free Library is now open for business at 242 Garver Lane. The community is invited to stop by to ‘take a book, share a book’. The library has books right now by James Patterson, recipe books and children’s books. Visit the LittleFreeLibrary.org website to see a map of Little Free Libraries. Courtesy photoLAHS’s Phillip Ionkov Among Top U.S. And International High School STEM Students Attending Research Science Institute
CEE News:
MCLEAN, VA — Phillip Ionkov of Los Alamos High School is among the 81 top achieving U.S. high school and international scholars the Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) welcomed to the 38th annual Research Science Institute (RSI), sponsored in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
RSI is an intensive, six-week program that gives students the opportunity to conduct original, cutting-edge science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) research.
Due to the coronavirus, RSI 2021 is being held virtually June 27 through Aug. 7.
“We are Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: LAHS Girls Cross Country Team
On the job in Los Alamos early Wednesday morning while most community members are starting their second cup of coffee the 2021/2022 Los Alamos High School Girls Cross Country Team are finishing their workout with a cool down stretch in the far corner of the Los Alamos County Golf Course. Go Toppers! #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
Scenes From BCSO Air Support Team Training With LAFD
Members of the BCSO Air Support Team and Los Alamos Firefighters training together Thursday at Station 3 in White Rock gather for a group photo. Photo by Jim Bergauer
Refitted hoist for rescue operations. Photo by Jim Bergauer
LAFD members moving away from rotating blades after flight. Photo by Jim Bergauer
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Team members from the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) Metropolitan Air Support Unit were in town Thursday to train with Los Alamos firefighters at Station 3 on N.M. 4 in White Rock.
BCSO Air Support Unit team members Read More
Scenes From Los Alamos Young Filmmakers Premiere
Student filmmakers and organizers from left, Instructor David Daniels, Y Teen Center Director George Marsden, and at right PAC 8 Executive Director Jean Gindreau-Davison, take a bow after premiering their films Wednesday at Fuller Lodge. The students participated in a program July 12-23 to learn film basics, editing, acting and short film production. The program was a collaboration of Fuller Lodge Art Center, PAC 8, the Youth Activity Center and Los Alamos Teen Center. The films will be shown during the Arts and Crafts Fair Aug. 14 at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
LAPS Announces New Barranca Principal Davine Jones
Davine Jones
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools announced today that Davine Jones has accepted the position of principal at Barranca Mesa Elementary School.
“I am honored to become a part of the Barranca team,” Jones said. “My passion is giving back what was given to me – the opportunity for all students to receive the highest quality education, in a positive learning environment. I believe in we not me, shared leadership, and the power of public education. It takes a village to raise a child.”
Jones is moving to the area from California. She comes to Barranca Mesa with excellent recommendations Read More
Dr. Kurt Steinhaus Of Los Alamos Intends To Hit The Ground Running As Secretary Of Public Education For New Mexico
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, center, today announcing two appointments to her state cabinet, Education Secretary Dr. Kurt Steinhaus, right, and DPS Secretary Jason Bowie. Screenshot from Facebook
By BONNIE GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
Santa Fe – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham at a press conference today from the Roundhouse in Santa Fe announced two new secretaries to fill vacancies in her state cabinet:
- Dr. Kurt A. Steinhaus, educator, education administrator and recently retired superintendent of Los Alamos Public Schools, as secretary of the Public Education
Online Education Program Teaches Kindness To Animals
APNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Beginning in the 2021-2022 school year, Animal Protection New Mexico’s humane education curricula will be available at no cost online.
Before COVID, The Animal Connection and The Animal Connection Jr. were offered live in the classroom. The Animal Connection also served juvenile detention centers and adult correctional facilities.
In addition to receiving the adult The Animal Connection program, inmates at the Central New Mexico Correctional Facility in Los Lunas lived with and trained shelter dogs to ready them for adoption.
Now, educators across New Mexico Read More
Registration Opens For PEEC’s Weeklong Summer Camps
PEEC’s end-of-summer camps run Monday, Aug. 2 through Friday, Aug. 6. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC’s two summer camps begin Aug. 2 for children entering grades 1-3 and grades 4-6. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Are you looking for end-of-summer care for your child? Would you like them to spend time outside with friends before heading back to school? Well, the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is offering five days of camp to end the summer.
PEEC’s environmental educators will lead campers into canyons, atop mesas and around mountains as they play, hike and learn to love nature on the Pajarito Read More
Toppers Attend UCA Cheer Camp In Albuquerque
The 2021-2022 Topper Cheer Team, back row from left, Coach Megan Parton, freshmen Andrea Alarid, Ashley Casados and Lucia Chacon, juniors Megan Martinez, Gabriella Gonzales, Elizabeth Tafoya and Betty Kang and Coach Lauren Sandoval. Center row from left, seniors Haileigh Walkoviak, Janey Michel, Hannah Jameson, Savanna Martin and Mirabella Guerin. Front row from left, Head cheerleaders and seniors Aliana Montoya and Emily Cox. Courtesy photo
SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos High School Varsity Topper Cheer Team attended an overnight UCA (Universal Cheer Association) Cheer Camp July 21-24 Read More
Carson Cannon Memorial Scholarship Awarded To Los Alamos High School Graduating Senior Kari Mason
2021 Carson Cannon Memorial Scholarship recipient Kari Mason. Courtesy/LAPSF
LAPS Foundation News:
The Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation (LAPS Foundation) announces Kari Mason as the graduating senior selected for the Carson Cannon Memorial Scholarship. She plans to attend Brigham Young University and major in visual arts.
This scholarship was awarded in memory of Carson Cannon, a Los Alamos High School student who passed away in December 2019. The son of Reed and Heidi Cannon, Carson would have graduated this year.
The $3,100 scholarship was organized by family friend, Shari Read More
