Scenes With Homecoming Court And Topper Band
2018 Homecoming Queen Ashlyn Baker is escorted Friday evening at Sullivan Field. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Dylan Ma, center, reacts to the announcement that he is the 2018 Homecoming King. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
2018 Homecoming Queen Ashlyn Baker and King Dylan Ma. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
2018 Homecoming Queen Ashlyn Baker and King Dylan Ma and court. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Topper Marching Band performing during half time activities. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Topper Marching Band performing during half Read More
Chamisa Elementary School Green Team Wins Award
Chamisa Elementary School’s Green Team gets recognized for its Zero Waste lunch program. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com 
Chamisa Elementary School Teacher Megan Lee speaks Friday during the assembly. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.comChamisa Elementary School Green Team’s Zero Waste lunch program has received state-wide attention. The program earned an award for Innovative Project of the Year from the regional chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America. Friday, the Read More
‘Spies, Lies & Nukes’ Two-Day Conference Nov. 3-4
Former covert CIA officer Valerie Plame
Spies, Lies, & Nukes: Inside International Espionage is an intensive 2-day conference hosted by former covert CIA officer Valerie Plame and featuring experts with extraordinary experiences and access to the highest levels of US policy-makers.
The community is invited to attend this unique forum and join Valerie Plame and several of her highly decorated CIA colleagues as they discuss their perspectives and experiences on cyber warfare, covert action, international Read More
Los Alamos Council On Cancer Lecture Features Oncologist Dr. Tim Lopez Oct. 15
Dr. Tim Lopez
COMMUNITY News:
Los Alamos’s new oncologist Dr. Tim Lopez will be the featured speaker Monday, Oct. 15 at the annual Los Alamos Council on Cancer lecture.
Dr. Lopez will discuss “New Directions in Cancer Diagnosis and Treatments: Precision Medicine” at the First Baptist Church.
The lecture is designed to cover material the general public will understand, while at the same time going into sufficient depth to provide continuing education for nurses and allied professionals.
The evening begins with a light dinner, served 5:15-6 p.m., and the lecture begins at 6 p.m. followed by Read More
Scenes/Highlights Of 2018 LAHS Homecoming Parade
At the judges’ table Friday afternoon during the Los Alamos High School Homecoming Parade on Central Avenue are Chamber Director Ryn Herrmann, LAPS Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus and Los Alamos County Councilor Morrie Pongratz. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Grand Marshal Sec Sandoval. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
LAHS 2018 Homecoming Queen Ashlyn Baker and escort Dylan Irish. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from 2018 LAHS Homecoming Parade Friday afternoon on Central Avenue. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
LAHS News:
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Elder Abuse Report Released By New Mexico State Advisory Committee Of U.S. Commission On Civil Rights
NNMC News:
The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is proud to announce the release of a report on elder abuse by our New Mexico state Advisory Committee.
The Committee identified five dynamics in the state that increase the risk of abuse for elders:
• Widespread poverty and lack of affordable services available to elders and caregivers;
• Underreporting suspicion of abuse by caretakers, providers, and elders themselves;
• Structural weaknesses in the healthcare system that allow abuse to go undetected;
• Lack of enforcement of existing laws and regulations designed to protect Read More
Unique Birding Trip To Los Luceros Historic Site Oct. 6
Local birder Joe Fitzgibbon is leading a birding trip Saturday to Los Luceros Historic Site, which is rarely open for birding. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The community is invited to join PEEC and local birder Joe Fitzgibbon on a special birding outing Saturday, Oct. 6 at Los Luceros Historic Site.
Participants will spend the morning at the property, which features massive old-growth cottonwoods and fantastic Rio Grande habitat but is rarely open for birding. Space is limited to 12 participants and registration is required.
Los Luceros is a local gem of the New Mexico Historic Sites. More Read More
Non-Profit Organization Looking For Community Area Representatives To Join International Team
ASSEI News:PEEC: Celebrate Of Fiber In New Mexico Oct. 2
Courtesy photoGirl Scouts Participate In STEM Activities At Bandelier
Local Girl Scouts had a great time over camping over the weekend Sept. 7-9 at the Ponderosa Campground at Bandelier. The Girl Scouts participated in activities and events that included science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), outdoors, ar, and entrepreneurship. Girls interested in learning more about becoming a Girl Scouts should contact Terri at troop10074@gmail.com or leave a message at 505.930.4199. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
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American Federation Of Teachers New Mexico Celebrates Fourth Judicial District Court Ruling
AFT News:Decorating Underway For LAHS Homecoming Dance
Members of the Los Alamos High School Homecoming Dance Decorating Committee hard at work today preparing an Aloha themed venue for tonight’s dance. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos High School Homecoming Dance Decorating Committee member inflating beach balls. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos High School Homecoming Dance Decorating Committee members. Courtesy photo Read More
New Mexico Environment Department Awards APS Grant Funding For Early Replacement Of Five Buses
NMED News:Students Create Get Well Cards For Injured Soldiers
Los Alamos teachers Rita Sanchez of Los Alamos Middle School and Sharon Jiron of Chamisa Elementary School have rallied their classes during this homecoming week, to provide get well cards to former Chamisa student Ezra Maes and two crew members now in Texas who are recovering from injuries sustained in a tank accident in Poland. Maes was a Chamisa student during his elementary years and has a long recovery ahead of him. Three manila envelopes full of cards were delivered to Maes this week, with enough for his crew members to receive envelopes of their own. The community is invited to drop off get Read More
Local Young Eagles Program Offers Free Flights Oct. 6
YOUNG EAGLES News:LANL, PVSD And Highlands University Collaborate On Innovative Teacher Education Program
LANL Director Terry C. Wallace, Jr., Pojoaque Valley School District Board of Education President of the Jon Paul Romero and New Mexico Highlands University Sam Minner. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
Los Alamos National Laboratory, Pojoaque Valley School District and New Mexico Highlands University officially launched the region’s first professional development school at a Sept. 26 PVSD board meeting.
“The value of education and the critical role it plays in the future success of both Northern New Mexico and Los Alamos National Laboratory cannot be overstated,” LANL Director Terry C. Wallace,
Barranca Elementary Class Executes Business Plan
Dana Kline, fifth grade math teacher at Barranca Mesa Elementary, started the school year in a big way with a math-based project called Lemonade Stand! Students brainstormed, researched, did a lot of math, and wrote a business plan to sell lemonade. One group of the three classes who wrote exemplary plans and were selected to set up a stand and sell lemonade. They made their own sign, shopped for ingredients and supplies, made the product and learned how to make change. The profits will go to the Los Alamos County Animal Shelter or LA Cares Food Bank. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
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Night Sky Fiesta 2018 At Bandelier Oct. 4, 5 & 6
Telescope viewing of the night sky at Bandelier. Courtesy/NPSNorthern’s High School Equivalency Program Ranked Best In Nation Second Year In A Row
NNMC News:U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján Announces Funding For NM In Health Care And Defense Appropriations Minibus
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) has announced strong support for New Mexico priorities in the FY 2019 Defense and Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Minibus, including funding to address the ongoing opioids crisis, improve public education, and strengthen our national security.
“This package includes funding for programs that are critical to public health and education efforts in New Mexico, while providing continued support for our servicemen and women,” Luján said. “Communities in New Mexico and in Read More
