Scenes From Pinion Elementary School Water Party
Scene of Los Alamos Firefighters contributing to the fun underway today during the water party at Pinion Elementary School in White Rock. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Pinion Elementary School Principal Ivanna Austell and 6th grade teacher Lana Martin take the plunge in the last day of school water party. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene of students having fun today during the water party at Pinion Elementary School in White Rock. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene of students having fun today during the water party at Pinion Elementary School in White Rock. Photo Read More
New Mexico School Boards Association Awards Scholarship To Los Alamos High School 2021 Graduate Audrey Nolan
NMSBA Scholarship Recipient Audrey Nolen
LAPS News:
Los Alamos High School 2021 graduate Audrey Nolen has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the New Mexico School Boards Association (NMSBA).
Nolan is one of 24 outstanding high school graduating seniors to receive this award.
Nominations for this scholarship were submitted by New Mexico Boards of Education representing eight regions.
Selections were based on criteria including:
- Demonstrated Leadership;
- Academic Performance;
- Community Involvement; and
- Extracurricular Activities.
“LAPS is very proud of and excited for Audrey,” Read More
Candidates Sought For District 5 School Board Vacancy
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos School Board is in search of a candidate to fill a vacancy on the board created by the departure of Dawn Jalbert.
Jalbert, who represents District 5, submitted her letter of resignation at the June 11 School Board meeting and June 30 is her final day serving on the board.
The person appointed by the school board will serve through Dec. 31, 2021, which officially ends Jalbert’s term.
Those interested in serving as the District 5 representative beyond Dec. 31,2021 must declare their candidacy and run in the election in November 2021.
Applicants must be a registered voter, Read More
Taos School Of Music 2021 Chamber Music Festival With Borromeo Quartet, Robert McDonald And Young Artists
MUSIC News:
Founded in 1963, the Taos School of Music has celebrated chamber music with its live summer festival for the past six decades. This year, the school is offering audiences a Chamber Music Festival June 27 through Aug. 14.
The concerts will be recorded live at the Taos Ski Valley Village and will be broadcast a week later through the school’s website, taosschoolofmusic.com.
“This is a new and exciting venture for the school as now performances from our faculty at the pinnacle of their careers, and those of our young artists on the brink of theirs, will be available to a wider audience,” Read More
Students And Recent Graduates Are Encouraged To Apply For Paid, Summer Internships With The State Of New Mexico
STATE News:
As economies across the globe attempt to recover, the State of New Mexico debuted opportunities for students, youths, and young adults to find employment, acquire experience relevant to their field of study, and make a living wage.
The New Mexico State Personnel Office together with the Northern Area Local Workforce Development Board and New Mexico Workforce Connection announced Thursday dozens of internship opportunities.
From Engineering to Public Relations, the internship openings pay from $12.72 to $20.10, based on the education level of the intern. The internships Read More
Aspen Odyssey Of The Mind Team From Los Alamos Places At World Competition
Members of the Aspen Odyssey of the Mind include top, from left, Sophia Pacheco, Alea Kretz and Lacey Portillos and bottom from left, Alexander Wilson, Arshia Chalayil and Gianna Rolfe. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The Aspen Odyssey of the Mind team (the Omers) has placed 21st in the World Competition, competing against 76 teams. The team qualified for the competition after finishing first at the Colorado state contest.
Coached by teachers Victoria Daley and Matt Allen, the team includes sixth graders Alea Kretz, Sophia Pacheco and Lacey Portillos, fifth graders Arshia Chalayil and Alexander Read More
Jeff And Pat Casados Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary
Pat and Jeff Casados of Los Alamos are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple married June 18, 1971 in Santa Fe. Courtesy photo
Jeff and Pat Casados on election night Nov. 6, 2018 at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building. Pat is serving her 5th term as Los Alamos Magistrate judge and Jeff is retired from Los Alamos National Laboratory. Photo by Carol A Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Quemazon Montessori School Turns 20!
Twenty years ago one of three buildings on its way up the Quemazon hill entrance. Courtesy photo
First building arrives at the final site in Quemazon. Courtesy photo
QUEMAZON MONTESSORI News:
This week Quemazon Montessori School will turn 20! To some this seems like a long time, but to most, time has simply flown by. What started as a business to fill a need in the community has turned into a passionate collective of families and a very dedicated staff.
The school was built in 2001 specifically as a preschool with small children in mind. Each room was designed to meet children’s needs down to the tiny Read More
HOPE Pregnancy Center Providing Remote Services From Interim Location On Trinity Drive
HOPE Pregnancy Center News:
HOPE Pregnancy Center has relocated to an interim space and continues to serve the community through remote parent mentoring, material assistance porch-drops and take-home pregnancy tests.
HOPE has moved to an interim space at 3500 Trinity Dr. Suite B-1, while seeking a new long-term location. Clients are still receiving remote parent mentoring and check-ins through phone calls and video chats, material assistance through porch-drops and pick-up appointments, take-home pregnancy tests and referrals to other community resources as needs arise.
“As most Read More
LAPS School Board Meeting Recap From Friday June 11
LAPS school officials show their Pride at the school board meeting Friday, from left, Interim Superintendent Jennifer Guy, Board VP Ellen Specter, Healthy Schools Director Kristine Coblentz, Board President Melanie Colgan and LAHS Assistant Principal Renee Dunwoody. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos School Board held a Zoom meeting Friday, June 11 during which Board President Melanie Colgan opened the meeting by recognizing the efforts of the LAPS technology department.
“We couldn’t have made it through this past year without you,” President Colgan said.
She also recognized Read More
PEEC: Meet Wolves From Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary At Virtual Summer Family Evening Wednesday June 16
Meet wolves at PEEC’s virtual Summer Family Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 16. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The community is invited to join the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) for a virtual Summer Family Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 16 and meet the wolves of Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary.
Audience members will take a tour of the sanctuary and meet and learn about the wolves that live there.
Participants can ask questions about wolves in a Q&A session with Wild Spirit staff.
PEEC thanks Del Norte LOV Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Del Norte Credit Union, for sponsoring Summer Read More
NMPED Chooses 108 New Mexico Schools For Family Income Index Pilot Project
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) has allocated $15 million in targeted aid to 108 New Mexico schools based on the new Family Income Index designed to fight concentrated poverty in schools.
See List of 108 Schools Targeted For Aid here.
This is the first round of funding in a two-year pilot project approved by the Legislature to direct additional aid to schools serving the most economically disadvantaged students. Another $15 million will be distributed to qualifying schools in Fiscal Year 2023.
“Unlike most programs that funnel money through school districts, Read More
Los Alamos Phi Beta Kappa Announces 2021 Scholarships
Los Alamos Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa scholarship recipients are 2021 LAHS graduates Filippo Delzanno, left, and William McTeigue. Courtesy/PBK. Courtesy/PBK
PBK News:
The Los Alamos Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa has awarded $1,000 scholarships each to 2021 Los Alamos High School graduates Filippo Delzanno and William McTeigue.
Delzanno will be studying physics at the University of California / Santa Barbara in the College of Creative Studies.
McTeigue will be studying biology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in preparation for medical school.
The Los Alamos Phi Beta Kappa Read More
DEA Wins International Award For Publication Aimed At Preventing Drug Misuse Among College Students
DEA News:
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has been recognized by the National Association of Government Communicators for its publication designed for colleges and universities.
Prevention with Purpose: A Strategic Planning Guide to Preventing Drug Misuse Among College Students, was awarded the Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Award of Excellence in the Soft or Hard Cover Book category during a May 26 virtual ceremony.
Published in January 2020, the guide assists planners in measuring the scope of drug misuse issues, building relationships with key stakeholders, Read More
FLACL Awards Four $2,500 Scholarships To LAHS Seniors
Courtesy/FLACL
FLACL News:
The Friends of Los Alamos County Libraries (FLACL) have announced scholarship awards of $2,500 each presented to four Los Alamos High School seniors.
The scholarship application process required that each student present a written essay on a book that somehow enhanced their life or gave them a better understanding of the human condition.
The committee said that it was a rewarding experience to read the quality of the work presented to them from all the students.
The committee added that every one of the applicants should be commended for the effort and creativity Read More
MANA Del Norte Scholarship Application Deadline July 15
MANA del Norte News:
High school seniors in northern New Mexico are invited to apply for a $500 scholarship from MANA del Norte. The 2021-2022 scholarship application deadline is July 15, 2021.
Purpose:
The purpose of the MANA del Norte Scholarship is to assist Hispanic women from northern New Mexico in continuing and/or completing their post-secondary education. The philosophy of the founding members of MANA del Norte was to focus on the non-traditional student, such as single heads of household, re-entry women, and first-generation college bound. Although this criterion is not exclusive Read More
Republican Party Of Los Alamos Invites Community To ‘Voter Registration Agent’ Training Session Thursday June 17
RPLA News:
The Republican Party of Los Alamos (RPLA) will host a training session at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 17 at the Open Door Church at 2101 Trinity Dr.
The public is invited to train for and sign up as a Voter Registration Agent.
Registered Republicans are invited to attend the RPLA Central Committee business meeting immediately following the training session.
Be a positive force by joining with the Republican Party through the following link: https:////losalamosgop.com/ or contact leadership@losalamosgop.com. Read More
SFCC: ‘Southwest Monochromes – A Collection Of Black And White Photographs By Jim Wysong’
‘The Divided Sky’. Photo by Jim Wysong
‘The Galisteo Wave’. Photo by Jim Wysong
SFCC News:
SANTA FE – Santa Fe Community College’s Visual Arts Gallery presents a virtual online exhibition, ‘Southwest Monochromes – A collection of black and white photographs by Jim Wysong’ beginning at 4 p.m. Friday, June 25 and ending Thursday, Aug. 12.
Visit https://www.sfcc.edu/
The SFCC Campus and the college’s Visual Arts Gallery are currently closed due to COVID-19 restrictions.
SFCC Visual Arts Gallery Director Linda Cassel said, “We’re delighted to showcase Read More
DCA: Writer’s Workshop, Arts & Crafts, Science Story Time
DCA News:
Explore the latest online programming from the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA), bringing the state’s unique blend of cultures into your home through its museums, historic sites, and cultural institutions.
This week includes three outstanding programs:
- The National Hispanic Cultural Center presents the online workshop “Beyond Teaching: Out-of-the-Box Writing Gigs and Getting Them Funded” via Zoom at 11 a.m. June 12. This workshop features three Latinx writers who generate income outside of their teaching gigs, collaborating with other writers and artists,
White Rock Branch Library Hosts Story Walk
In conjunction with the new Splash Pad opening at Pinon Park, the White Rock Branch Library is featuring a story walk. The story is Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall. The story walk begins at the branch library on Sherwood Boulevard and finishes at the Splash Pad. Los Alamos County Library Youth Services Director Melissa Mackey said participants are encouraged to take a picture by one of the ‘story pages’ and text it to 505.500.4406 for a chance to win a copy of the book. These walks will be held through June 30. Mackey said two more story walks are planned at Mesa Public Library. Courtesy photo Read More
