Scenes From Piñon Elementary End-Of-Year Parade
Piñon Elementary School Principal Ivanna Austell leads the end-of-year parade this morning through the streets near Piñon Elementary School with the school mascot ‘Elvis’ the Panther in her lap. Piñon staff, police and firefighters, the Hillstompers and LAPS school buses participate. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The very long parade winds through the streets near the school and here on Rover Boulevard. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The parade route is lined with energetic spectators. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene of the parking lot at Piñon this morning Read More
Meet Farm Animals From Los Luceros Historic Site At PEEC’s First Virtual Summer Family Evening Wednesday June 3
Join PEEC for its first Summer Family Evening of the year. This virtual event features Los Luceros Historic Site and its farm animals, including Natilla and Biscochito, the youngest lambs at the site. The live stream is 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 3 and registration is required. Del Norte Credit Union is sponsoring this event and all of PEEC’s Summer Family Evenings in 2020. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The community is invited to join the Pajarito Environmental Education Center for its first virtual Summer Family Evening of the year at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 3.
Los Luceros Historic Site’s Instructional Read More
UNM-Los Alamos Resumes Limited Operations June 1
The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos campus at 4000 University Dr. Courtesy/UNM-LA
UNM-LA News:
The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) campus will begin Phase I of returning to operations on June 1.
Essential personnel and faculty who need access to campus to prepare for summer instruction may return to campus on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Campus will remain closed to the public.
In accordance with the current New Mexico health order recommendations, individuals on campus should wear appropriate face coverings in all public areas.
Summer classes will begin Read More
LAHS Seniors Invited To Join Piñon’s End-of-Year Parade
LAPS News:
Members of the Class of 2020 who are former Piñon Panthers are invited to be a part of the Piñon Elementary End-of-the-Year Parade beginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 27.
Seniors should wear their caps and gowns while riding in their cars in the parade. Participants are encouraged to ride in their cars.
The parade also will feature Piñon staff, the Piñon Panther, members of the Los Alamos police and fire departments, the Hillstompers and LAPS school buses.
The parade will follow a route near the school. The parade will start and end in the Piñon parking lot. Read More
Los Alamos High School Private Graduation Ceremonies For Every Class Of 2020 Member Begin May 27
LAHS Senior Class President Maddie Ovaska tries on her cap and gown for next week’s ceremony. Courtesy/LAHS
LAHS News:
Los Alamos High School will host private graduation ceremonies for every member of the Class of 2020 next week over three days, starting Wednesday.
Each graduating senior and their immediate family members will have a pre-arranged time for presentation of their diploma.
“With 270+ grads each having a 5-minute window, we’ll have 1,350 minutes of presenting diplomas,” Principal Carter Payne said. “Orchestrating this event is key, and we will need everyone to arrive at just Read More
County Council Subcommittee Reports On COVID-19 Effects
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Not one area of the community is immune to the effects of COVID-19.
During the May 19 Los Alamos County Council work session, the Council subcommittee on COVID-19 reported on various areas impacted by the virus, which include business, education, social services, philanthropic, communication and legislative.
Business
LACDC Executive Director Patrick Sullivan
Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation (LACDC) Executive Director Patrick Sullivan reported on the local business environment.
Attempts to get data Read More
United Church Celebrates Seniors With ‘Pull Through Parade’
The United Church at 2525 Canyon Road. Courtesy photo
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
United Church
The staff of the United Church of Los Alamos wish to recognize the graduates of the Class of 2020 this week.
Pastors David Elton, Kara Windler, and Keith Lewis congratulate their graduates, under such difficult times and honor their accomplishments as they move to the next chapter of their lives:
- Zoe Butler
- Jayme Cayton
- Tayra Eidenbenz
- Joseph Foley
- Dimitri Lopez
- Elle Oldham
- Maddie Ovaska
- Eden Schmierer
- Sarah Worley
“You have completed a great milestone in your life and we are so very proud of you,” Youth Read More
Letter To The Editor: Let’s Get Behind Re-Opening Effort Of Community; Schools In Los Alamos And Help Make It Work
By Judy McKenzie Things are certainly looking different in our world from a short time ago.
Education is a big one. Our schools stepped up to the challenge quickly and did a great job of making education a priority. It was not perfect, but it kept our students in contact.
A task force has been put into place, encompassing representatives from all aspects of our community, and are charged with making a safe path into the new year.
It will certainly look different and will not be perfect. Things will not be comfortable for everyone but will be what it has to be for now.
The safety and well being
Los Alamos High School Senior Zachary Beck To Study Mechanical Engineering At Montana State University
LAHS senior and scholarship recipient Zach Beck is heading to Montana State University in the fall to study Mechanical Engineering. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Los Alamos High School graduating senior James Zachary Beck will be attending Montana State University in the fall where he will major in Mechanical Engineering as a member of the Honors College.
Beck is an Eagle Scout and member of the National Honor Society. His volunteer work includes working at the Pajarito Environmental Education Center and Mesa Public Library. Outside school, his hobbies include kayaking, skiing and refurbishing Read More
Miguel Chacon Receives Rotary Community Service Award
Rotary Club 2020 Community Service Award recipient Miguel Chacon. Courtesy/Rotary
By LINDA HULL
Rotary Club of Los Alamos
The Rotary Club of Los Alamos has announced that Miguel Chacon has been selected as one of its two 2020 Community Service Award recipients.
The honor carries an award of $2,000 and is given to high school seniors in recognition of exceptional service to others in hopes of encouraging recipients to continue their service well into the future.
Traditionally the awards are presented during the Los Alamos High School Convocation at the end of May. We regret that public health Read More
Piñon Elementary End-Of-Year Parade May 27
LAPS News:
Piñon Elementary will host its End-of-Year parade at 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 27.
The parade will feature Piñon staff, the Piñon Panther, members of the Los Alamos Police and Fire departments, the Hillstompers and LAPS school buses will participate.
Piñon families are invited to come outside and social distance along the parade route. Remember to wear a mask, and Piñon gear.
Show your Panther pride with signs and noisemakers. The parade will follow a route near the school. The parade will start and end in the Piñon parking lot.
For more information, contact Stephanie Rittner at s.rittner@laschools.net Read More
Kaley Muller Receives Rotary Community Service Award
Rotary 2020 Great Expectations Award recipient Kaley Muller. Courtesy/Rotary
By LINDA HULL
Rotary Club of Los Alamos
The Rotary Club of Los Alamos has announced that Los Alamos High School senior Kaley Muller has been selected as one of its two 2020 Great Expectations Award recipients.
The honor carries an award of $2,000 and is given to well-rounded high school seniors whose futures are deemed especially promising.
Traditionally the awards are presented during the Los Alamos High School Convocation at the end of May. We regret that public health precautions prevent us for applauding these Read More
LAHS 2020 Senior Recognition Ceremony Slideshow
LAPS Native American Parent Advisory Council Hosts Class Of 2020 Native American Sash Ceremony Via Zoom Sunday
Members of the Class of 2020 receiving sashes Sunday include top left, Leah Mountain, Awan Ellenwood, Stanlee Platero, Nichelle Aguilar, Justin Pena, Riley Fullbright, Colleen Gurule and Zachery Moquino. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos Public Schools Native American Parent Advisory Council (NAPAC) will host the Second Annual Native American Sash Ceremony, Sunday, May 24 for members of the Class of 2020.
The public is invited to watch the live stream beginning at 4 p.m. The link may be found at https://stream.meet.google.com/stream/5a3634cc-10a0-46ca-8633-60c4ecfcf7b0. Read More
History On Tap Online: Alan Carr Discusses The Fourth Spy
Los Alamos Historical Society News:
Join the Los Alamos Historical Society for History on Tap online at 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 1.
LANL historian Alan Carr will lead a conversation about Oscar Seborer, recently discovered to have spied in Los Alamos during World War II.
History on Tap is free. Find the link to attend here.
In September 2019, historians John Earl Haynes and Harvey Klehr published an article unmasking Oscar Seborer as a wartime spy at Los Alamos. The FBI records Haynes and Klehr discovered left little doubt that Seborer was guilty of espionage, but they shed very little light on what Read More
LAPS Establishes Safe-Start Task Force To Prepare For Reopening Schools This Fall
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools has established the Safe-Start Task Force to prepare for reopening schools in the fall.
The broadly representative group includes parents, students, the head nurse, LAPS administration, teachers and community members.
“We will open school in the fall of 2020,” Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus said. “Our job is to figure out how to make it successful.”
The safety of staff and students will be central to achieving that success. LAPS will follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, the New Mexico Read More
LAHS Alumni Association Scholarship In Memory Of Shirley Fries Awarded To 2020 Graduate Joslyn Anjolie Martinez
Los Alamos High School 2020 graduate Joslyn Anjolie Martinez receives the LAHS Alumni Scholarship in Memory of Shirley Fries. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos Alumni Association News:
The Los Alamos Alumni Association is proud to announce that Joslyn Anjolie Martinez, a graduating 2020 senior, has been awarded the LAHS Alumni Scholarship in Memory of Shirley Fries.
Joslyn is the daughter of Santiago and Anna Martinez. The family resides in Española and Joslyn has commuted from Española to Los Alamos to attend school since the second grade. While doing so she has maintained an excellent GPA while Read More
Isabelle Coons Graduates From UNM In Virtual Ceremony
UNM graduate Elizabeth Coons with her parents Jim and Elizabeth Coons and younger brother Jonathan. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
While the world may reflect on the last 10 weeks as life changing events, Isabelle Coons, known by many as Izzy, will recall much of it fondly, and with stunning moments of joy.
Izzy and boyfriend Nathan Lang left for Australia in early March, to have the trip of a lifetime. The duo enjoyed many beaches, good food and spending time with family. Then before the return trip, a surprise engagement, a hike to a secluded beach and some beautiful engagement photos, compliments Read More
LAHS Live Stream Spring Dance Show 7 P.M. Saturday
LAHS News:
The Los Alamos High School dance classes, under the direction of dance instructor Natasha Barkhudarova, invites the public to their Spring Dance Show at 7 p.m., Saturday, May 23.
Join the live stream event to view video dance projects created by the LAHS dance program students, celebrate dance program seniors and enjoy a Saturday night with your family.
For external visitors: a request has to be sent to n.barkhudarova@laschools.net before 6 p.m. the day of the show.
Link here to see this year’s spring show Saturday. And check out the video announcement before the performance. Read More
Canceled: Safety Town 2020
COUNTY News:
Safety Town, the program for children entering Kindergarten in Fall 2020, is canceled this summer due to the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency.
Safety Town is a free program where students entering Kindergarten can learn strategies to keep themselves safe and have opportunities to practice basic safety procedures in new situations.
Los Alamos Public Schools, the Los Alamos Police Department, and the Los Alamos County Recreation Division hope to offer some aspects of this program with Kindergarten classes during the upcoming school year.
Direct questions to the Los Read More
