MythBusters With Christine Bernstein
By CHRISTINE BERNSTEIN
Myth: Christine supports Charter Schools
Truth: I support public schools. I supported the proposed Polaris charter because I support education for all. I returned to Los Alamos long after the school was initially proposed and was not aware of the history of the proposal. The extent of my involvement was my attendance at one meeting and one community presentation, motivated solely by my curiosity about the proposed school. My name was on the application as a governing-board member because, if I was not able to be Read More
Letter To The Editor: Morrie Values Our students, Teachers And Our Schools
By JOANNA GILLESPIEMy friendship with Morrie began when I was a teen and he mentored a small leadership group I was a part of called, “Youth Working for Youth”. As a result, he and his wife Cheryl spent nearly every Friday for many years chaperoning informal dances that kept all of us kids dancing and out of trouble.
Like many small town youth, I could not wait to leave town. Later, I could not wait to return to raise my own children. Imagine my surprise at finding Morrie, by then an empty-nester for more than a decade, still working vigilantly on the School Board, the Juvenile Justice Advisory Read More
Letter To The Editor: Izraelevitz Endorses Morrie Pongratz For Los Alamos School Board
By DAVID IZRAELEVITZ Different times demand different leaders for an organization, and this is a time when the Los Alamos Public Schools will be facing a series of challenges and demands that require an experienced and thoughtful leader such as Morris Pongratz.
No one can take issue with his background and experience: long-time student mentor and advisor of the Key Club, our high school student service organization, several terms on the County Council, prior experience on our School Board when he led the fight to maintain federal support for our schools,
LWV Election Forum Draws Capacity Crowd
Voters fill the UNM-LA Lecture Hall Thursday to learn more about their choices in the upcoming election. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
County Clerk Naomi Maestas and Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus are the first two speakers Thursday at the LWV Election Forum. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comThe League of Women Voters hosted a Candidate Forum Thursday evening at UNM-LA for those running for School Board in three districts (the White Rock districts are not on the ballot this year) and candidates Read More
New Mexico History Museum: ‘Working On The Railroad’ In Mezzanine Gallery In Santa Fe Oct. 18
Track laying preparation to drive last spike on Santa Fe Central Railway, 1903. Photo by C.G. Kaadt. Courtesy of the Palace of the Governors Photo Archive (NMHM/DCA), neg. no. 014193
Unidentified group of railroad workers, New Mexico, ca. 1900. Courtesy of the Palace of the Governors Photo Archive (NMHM/DCA), neg. no. 144580LWV Forum For UNM-LA Advisory Board Candidates
Candidates for UNM-LA Advisory Board Position 3 are David Hampton, left, and Pat Soran. Laura Burrows, also a candidate for this seat, was unable to attend the Election Forum. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com 
Candidates for Position 4 are left, Stephen Boerigter and Chris Luchini. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comIt was all about experience versus fresh perspective during the Los Alamos League of Women Forum Thursday at UNM-LA.
During the portion of the forum devoted to candidates Read More
Letter To The Editor: Thank You To Supporters Of Mountain Elementary School FunD Run
By Mountain Elementary School PTAThe Mountain School PTA, teachers, students and staff would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to our generous community members!
A large thanks also goes to our amazing Mountain families! Together you have raised an astounding amount of money that will enable the PTA to fund fun things like teacher grants, fun community events, transport for field trips, technology needs and more!
This year’s sponsors include :
Letter To The Editor: In Support Of Chris Bernstein
By JOLENE MARTINU.S. House Assistant Speaker Luján Introduces Legislation To Bridge Digital Divide; Promote Training
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
PEEC: Discover Sound Of Spacetime This Weekend
Explore gravitational wave astronomy at 7 p.m. today, Oct. 4, at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC
Watch the new full-dome film ‘Superpower Dogs’ at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. The film is brought to Los Alamos by Pet Pangaea LLC. Courtesy/PEECCall Goes Out For LANL Foundation Scholarships
LANL FOUNDATION News:
ESPAÑOLA— Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Foundation is accepting applications for 2019 scholarships in two categories: four-year undergraduate awards and Career Pathways awards.
Four-Year Undergraduate Degree Scholarships
High school seniors enrolling in or undergraduates currently attending an accredited post-secondary educational institution in pursuit of a four-year degree in any field of study may apply.
Awards range from $1,000 to $20,000, and one application in this category automatically allows students to be considered for any scholarship Read More
Promises Made, Promises Kept: Middle School
Los Alamos Middle School Square. Courtesy/LAPS
Los Alamos Middle School classroom. Courtesy/LAPSLAHS Teacher Stephanie Mitchell Finalist For Golden Apple Award Award For Excellence In Teaching
LAHS Teacher Stephanie Mitchell
LAPS News:
Los Alamos High School teacher Stephanie Mitchell is a finalist for the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Mitchell has been teaching biology at Los Alamos High School for more than 13 years. She was recently named the Outstanding Biology Teacher for New Mexico by the National Association of Biology Teachers.
A total of seven award recipients will be selected over the next several weeks. This year, 88 teachers were nominated from 26 different New Mexico communities.
The award includes induction into the Golden Apple Academy of Read More
Los Alamos Daily Post Endorses LAPS Bond
Following careful consideration, the Los Alamos Daily Post is endorsing the Los Alamos Public Schools Bond.
Thanks to Los Alamos voters in a previous bond election, the LAPS School Board has been able to remodel Los Alamos High School, Los Alamos Middle School and Aspen Elementary School. Major facility improvements are underway at both Barranca Mesa Elementary School and Mountain Elementary School.
Well maintained schools enhance the learning environment for students, provide a comfortable work environment for teachers
Introducing Leadership Los Alamos Class Of 2019-20
Members of the 2019-2020 Class of Leadership Los Alamos during orientation Sept. 21 at Bandelier. Photo by Ben Stone/LLA
By BEN STONE
Leadership Los Alamos Board
The kick-off session for the newest Leadership Los Alamos Class took place Saturday, Sept. 21.
Leadership Los Alamos was founded to identify current and emerging leaders in the Los Alamos community, enhance their leadership skills, and deepen their knowledge of the challenges and opportunities facing our region.
The Class of 2019-2020 will learn about both the inner and the outer workings of community organizations, Los Read More
Lunch With A Leader: Shane Woolbright Oct. 15
LWV News:Former San Ildefonso Pueblo Gov. James R. Mountain Addresses Participants At Leadership New Mexico
Former San Ildefonso Pueblo Gov. James R. Mountain, now publisher of the Valley Daily Post, was a featured speaker at the Leadership New Mexico government session Friday at UNM-LA. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos Athletic Directors Honored At Conference
LAHS Athletic Director Ann Stewart and LAMS Athletic Director Daren Jones honored at NMAA/NMADA Conference. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools athletic directors attended the New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) and the New Mexico Athletic Directors Association (NMADA) Fall Conference last weekend in Albuquerque and received three prestigious awards.
Los Alamos Middle School Athletic Director Daren Jones received NMADA’s award for the New Mexico Middle School Athletic Director of the Year;
Los Alamos High School received NMAA’s 2nd place award in Class 4A for Read More
JJAB And LAPS Present Screenagers Next Chapter: Uncovering Skills For Stress Resilience Oct. 19
To register, visit www.losalamosjjab.com/events. Read More
