$15,000 Grants Available To Take School Kids On State Park Field Trips
A student on a field trip to Sugarite Canyon State Park. Courtesy/New Mexico State Parks
EMNRD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico State Parks Division is accepting applications from public schools and teachers for grants up to $15,000 to help pay for buses or other forms of transportation to get students out to state parks.
The grant funds must be expended during the 2025-2026 school year. Nov. 14 is the application deadline.
“Our 35 state parks serve as outdoor classrooms, with outstanding curriculum-based programs for connecting students to natural and cultural resources throughout our state,” Read More
Fence Installation At Chamisa School Monday Nov. 3
Map depicting temporary pedestrian route at Chamisa Elementary School in White Rock. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) would like to make the public aware of additional work at Chamisa Elementary School in White Rock over the next several weeks that will impact the community, students and families.
The contractor will be installing a new fence on the school site beginning Monday, Nov. 3, which will necessitate closing a section of the trail behind the school.
Students and families will be directed to temporary pathways and student drop-off and pick-up routes.
Both Read More
Topper Soccer Wins Home Playoff Against Silver Colts
James Ito scored both goals to lead the Toppers to victory. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Ben Dattelbaum goes up for a header in a corner kick. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos High School Hilltopper Varsity Soccer Team won the playoff match 2-0 against the Silver Colts played Wednesday on Sullivan Field.
The teams were evenly matched but the Toppers scored in the first minutes of the match and again in the second period. The Topper defense held the Colts scoreless to win the match 2-0.
The Toppers will progress to the Quarterfinals to play Artesia on Saturday Read More
Police Cadets From 20-Plus New Mexico Agencies Including Jake Wesley Trujillo Of Los Alamos Graduate Basic Training
The graduation on Wednesday of police cadets from more than 20 New Mexico law enforcement agencies, including Jake Wesley Trujillo of Los Alamos Police Department. Courtesy/DPS
DPS News:
SANTA FE – Police cadets representing more than 20 New Mexico law enforcement agencies, including Jake Wesley Trujillo of Los Alamos, completed basic training Wednesday, graduating as part of Class 210.
“Our Basic Police Officer Training at the academy is critical to ensure those entering the law enforcement profession are trained and prepared to serve the citizens in this state,” said New Mexico Department Read More
LAPS: 2025-2026 School Board Student Liaisons
LAHS 2025-2026 Student Liaisons. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos School Board recently appointed six new student liaisons for the 2025-2026 school year. New student liaisons include Los Alamos High School juniors Antony Jaurigue, Madeline Lueninghoener and Eliana Padilla, and senior Matthew Haight. Eighth graders Lori Epperson and Maverick Hoffer represent Los Alamos Middle School. LAHS seniors Wrenne Sapp and Zachary Sestric are back for a second year as student liaisons.
This is the eighth year that there have been student liaisons and the fourth year for middle school student Read More
New Mexico Manufacturing Organization To Host Workshop On Building A Stronger Cybersecurity And Information Technology Workforce In New Mexico Nov. 14
NAIMI News:
The North American Intelligent Manufacturing Initiative (NAIMI), in partnership with the University of New Mexico (UNM) Los Alamos branch and the Regional Development Corporation, will be hosting a workshop on building New Mexico’s cybersecurity and Information Technology (IT) workforce in New Mexico. This free workshop is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 14, at the UNM-Los Alamos branch campus.
In late 2022, the North American Intelligent Manufacturing Initiative (NAIMI) was awarded a grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration to help advance a strong cybersecurity Read More
County News Alert: LAFD Is Conducting Active Assailant Training Operation Today At Station 2
COUNTY News Alert:
The Los Alamos Fire Department is conducting active assailant training today at Station 2.
Training should continue until 4 p.m. today.
Residents and businesses in the vicinity will be able to hear noise consistent with active assailant training operations and should not be alarmed.
Free Training Offered For Volunteers Interested In Los Alamos History
LAHS News:
The Los Alamos Historical Society (LAHS) and its History Museum are seeking new volunteers for a variety of positions. A training will be held for new volunteers from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, in the Nambe Room on the second floor of Fuller Lodge. Lunch will be provided. Registration is required, and anyone high-school age and older is encouraged to attend. Please register by Nov. 2 by emailing volunteer@losalamoshistory.org.
Training will involve a modified walking tour, information from Archives and Collections, and specific training on visitor engagement and customer Read More
LAHS 2B Government Class Launches Service Project To Provide Supply Bags To Homeless People
LAHS 2B Government class. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
The Los Alamos High School 2B Government class is doing a service project to provide homeless people with bags filled with supplies and necessities.
These bags are going to give supplies to those in need across New Mexico. The goal for the class is to have two bags per student to give out to people wherever the students travel.
The homeless population is an ever-growing problem as inflation continues to rise.
In hopes of carrying out this service project, the community is asked to donate to help the 2B Government class reach their goal of $800. Read More
LAHS Art Students Receive State Recognition
‘The Ripped Paper Project’ by Sage Scott. Courtesy/LAPS
The artists (left to right) Sage Scott, Catherine Price and Lilja Swanson. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Three Los Alamos High School art students recently received statewide recognition for their artwork.
Junior Sage Scott placed second for her artwork, “The Ripped Paper Project” in the New Mexico Art Education Association’s high school division at this year’s State Fair.
Senior Catherine Price and junior Lilja Swanson’s artworks entitled “CowBoy Dog” and “4 Shades of Value”, respectively, were selected for display Read More
Topper Volleyball Wins 3-1 Over Española Sundevils
Ava Lewis and Ava Cola go up to block Naquita Matrine’s spike attempt in the first set. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Gianna Sanchez and Aryannah Chavez go head-to-head at the net. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos High School Hilltopper Volleyball team traveled to Española Thursday night to play a match against the Española Sundevils in Edward Medina Gymnasium.
The Toppers had little trouble winning the first two sets, but the Sundevils rallied to win the third set.
The win prompted a fourth set, which the Toppers won and took the match 3-1.
Ava Cola spikes Read More
Los Alamos JJAB: Teen Movie Nights November Lineup
Los Alamos JJAB News:
Los Alamos JJAB has some great movies lined up in November for Teen Movie Nights at SALA.
Upcoming films:
- Nov. 1 – Kubo and the Two Strings
- Nov. 8 – Back to the Future (free VR night)
- Nov. 15 – Now You See Me, Now You Don’t (new release)
- Nov. 22 – Princess Bride
- Nov. 29 – Stranger Things Final Season Episode 1 and 2 (new release)
Additional information can be found on the Los Alamos JJAB website. Read More
Los Alamos High School Graduate Uxue Sansinena Selected As A 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholar
Uxue Sansinena
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools shares the announcement from the U.S. Department of Education that Uxue Sansinena, a member of the Los Alamos High School Class of 2025, has been selected as a 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholar.
She is one of 161 American high school graduates who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, artistic excellence, technical expertise, leadership, citizenship, service, and contribution to school and community.
Sansinena is the daughter of Jose-Maria Sansinena and Virginia Olazabal. During her time at LAHS, she was president of Read More
Los Alamos Public Schools Celebrates Student Achievement And Continued Focus On Growth
From LAPS:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) is pleased to share that the school district continues to perform among the top districts in New Mexico and in the nation. Results from the 2024-2025 state assessments show that LAPS students are excelling across subjects, with proficiency rates substantially higher than statewide averages.
On the Spring 2025 assessments, LAPS students achieved 73.5% proficiency in Language Arts (compared to the state average of 43.5%), 59.0% proficiency in Math (compared to the state’s 24.8%), and 64.4% proficiency in Science (compared to the state’s 35.0%). Read More
Hilltopper Cross Country Excelled In Home Meet Last Friday
Sam Prada and Emmitt Tibbets run together in the combined Boys Varsity and JV race. Emmitt finished 24th in the Varsity race (5th ‘Topper) and Sam finished 10th in the JV race (4th ‘Topper). Photo by Blake Wood
Elizabeth Buck was overall winning of the Girls JV race. Photo by Blake Wood
By BLAKE WOOD
Assistant Coach
LAHS Track and Field
The Hilltopper Cross Country teams ran terrific races at their Home Meet on Friday afternoon at the LA Golf Course, despite a lightning delay that caused the Girls JV race to be cut short and the Elementary School Mile to be postponed until next Friday. Read More
LAHS Topper Marching Band Named 4A State Champions
Courtesy photo
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos High School Topper Marching Band took top honors in 4A at the 2025 New Mexico State Marching Band Championships held over the weekend.
Their score of 68.3 overall in the finals bested marching bands from Lovington, Portales and Goddard. They also received the award for high musical achievement.
The band is under the direction of Steve Iliff. He is assisted by Zane Meek, Deanna Teague and Christine Subratie.
“The students have been working very hard since the middle of July, and the group has really come together to reach for higher levels of excellence Read More
Two LAHS Seniors Named 2026 Coca-Cola Scholars Program Semifinalists
LAPS News:
Los Alamos High School is pleased to share the news that seniors John Kang and Alyssa Sun have been named semifinalists for the 2026 Coca-Cola Scholars Program, moving to the next round of the selection process to become a Coca-Cola Scholar and receive a $20,000 college scholarship.
Only 1,238 high school seniors were selected as semifinalists from a pool of over 107,000 submitted applications from across the country based on their academic excellence, leadership, and service demonstrated in school and community activities.
“We are incredibly proud of our students for being named Read More
Community Invited To Celebrate The Season At PEEC’s Holiday Eco Ornament Drop-In Event Nov. 11
Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Looking for a fun way to celebrate the season with your family and friends? The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites community members of all ages to the Holiday Eco Ornament Drop-In 1-4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road. Admission is free, no registration required.
This festive, family-friendly craft day offers everything you need to design unique, New Mexico–themed ornaments and eco-friendly holiday decorations. PEEC will provide a wide variety of recycled and repurposed supplies, along with plenty Read More
Eighty-two Los Alamos High School Students Inducted Into National Honor Society
NHS Secretary Lilia Viteva, center, congratulates LAHS National Honor Society inductees Jenna Larson, left, and Reann Murphy at the induction ceremony last week in Duane Smith Auditorium. Courtesy/LAPS
LAHS NHS officers from left, Treasurer Gyasi Atta-Fynn,Secretary Lilia Viteva, Vice President Emma Riede and President Sophia Sisneros presided over last week’s Induction Ceremony in Smith Auditorium. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Eighty-two Los Alamos High School (LAHS) students were inducted into the National Honor Society (NHS) during a ceremony held last week in Duane Smith Auditorium. Read More
Topper Football Wins Game Against Valley Vikings
The Toppers charge onto the field at Milne Stadium to play the Valley Vikings in a conference game which they won 47-10. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Quarterback Haden Watkins hands the ball to Jordan Herrera in the second quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos Topper football team traveled to Albuquerque Saturday to play a conference game against the Valley Vikings played in Milne Stadium. The Vikings had strong first half but faded in the second half and the Toppers pulled ahead to win the game 47-10 which brings their record to 9-0.
Ben Brousseau Read More
