LAHS Teacher Joy Handsberry Has Died
LAHS Teacher Joy Handsberry delivering the commencement address to the 2014 graduating class. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus sent the following letter to LAPS staff and administrators this morning regarding the death overnight of beloved teacher Joy Handsberry who lost her battle with cancer:
Warm Memories of Joy Handsberry, Teacher and Friend
It is with a heavy heart that I ask for a moment of silence to remember our dear colleague Joy Handsberry. Surrounded by family and friends, Joy passed away last night. Read More
Europe 2018 Selling Coffee Again!
Last year’s Europe 2017 tour. Courtesy photoBird Walk In Lower Water Canyon With Joe Fitzgibbon
Black-throated gray warbler. Photo by Selvi ViswanathanNonprofit Accounting Event At ProjectY Nov. 14
LACF News:- Financial Reporting Changes (Net Assets);
- Revenue Recognition;
- Internal Controls for Small Entities; and
- Fundraising Policies and Procedures.
Nature Center Talk: The Lesser Prairie-Chicken
Andy Lawrence releasing a Lesser prairie-chicken. Courtesy photoLink Crew Welcomes Freshmen To LAHS
Freshman Cooper Frank with Link Crew member Alix Hailey during the pumpkin carving contest organized by the group. Photo by Serenity Maestas/ladailypost.comLos Alamos High School has an interesting club called Link Crew consisting of upperclassmen who bond and advise freshmen students. Teacher Jonathan Lathrop is the club’s advisor.
Every year, the day before the first day of school, Link Crew organizes Freshmen Orientation, in which they walk the freshmen around campus and help them find their classes, lockers, Read More
Sierra Club; PEEC: Pueblo Canyon Geology Walk
Pueblo Canyon. Photo by Jamie O’Rourke
PEEC News:
Geologist Elaine Jacobs will lead hikers 12:30-2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8 along the south rim of Pueblo Canyon. This free outing is made possible thanks to the Sierra Club and Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC).
This afternoon guided walk will start at East Park, follow the paved trail along the canyon rim, and continue along the unpaved portion of trail to the Los Alamos Airport Terminal. Along the way, the group will explore volcanism and landscape evolution in the Jemez Volcanic Field. By observing the Read More
Garnett S. Stokes Appointed President Of UNM
Garnett S. Stokes
The University of New Mexico Board of Regents has unanimously selected Garnett S. Stokes as its 22nd president. Stokes, 61, will succeed Interim President Chaouki Abdallah, who has served in the role since the beginning of 2017. Stokes will take office March 1, 2018.
Stokes’ selection follows a 10-month search by a 22-member committee, chaired by UNM Board of Regents’ President Rob Doughty, that included regents, faculty, students, staff and alumni. Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, was engaged in November 2016 to work alongside the committee.
Stokes Read More
NMAM Annual Conference In Los Alamos Nov. 15-18
NMAM News:
The New Mexico Association of Museums annual conference is taking place Nov. 15-18 in Los Alamos.
This year’s conference theme is “New Mexico Museums: Where Discoveries Happen!” Attendees will explore how the process of discovery is transforming New Mexico museums, science centers and historic sites by igniting curiosity, inspiring creativity, and instilling a spirit of innovation.
One highlight will be a keynote from Superintendent Kris Kirby sharing her perspective on how the NPS is interpreting the newest National Historic Park, the Manhattan Project National Historic Read More
Local Group Proposes Charter School For Los Alamos
Michele Altherr, left, and Liz Martineau are part of a local citizen committee proposing a charter school for Los Alamos. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
LANL Teams With Pojoaque To Boost Teacher Prep
Lorenzo Gonzales from the Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Math and Science Academy program works with teachers at the recent Ir-Rational Number Institute. Under the Partnership School Initiative, teachers from Pojoaque Valley School District took part in the Institute, which was also attended by teachers from six other school districts.
LANL News:
- New Mexico Highlands University to help implement best-practices for math and science education
Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Math and Science Academy has selected Pojoaque Valley School District as the partnership school for its Read More
LAPS Foundation: Thank You Los Alamos!
A sold out crowd enjoys food, wine and entertainment at Taste of Knowledge Oct. 14 at De Colores. Photo by Leslie Bucklin
The Ryan Finn Quartet entertains the crowd. Photo by Leslie BucklinIt was an incredible scene at the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation’s fundraiser Taste of Knowledge event Saturday, Oct. 14 at the former De Colores restaurant.
One hundred fifty people packed the sold-out event, which featured Spanish tapas and wine, folkloric and ballet dance performances and live jazz music. By night’s
Teach Plus Commends PED On Adoption Of Next Generation Science Standards
TPNM News:LAHS NJROTC Hosts Rio Grande Showdown
NJROTC cadets participate in the physical fitness portion of the Rio Grande Showdown between Los Alamos and Montrose, Colo. Courtesy photo
NJROTC sporter air rifle teams compete Saturday, Oct. 28 at Los Alamos High School. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos High School NJROTC cadets hosted the Rio Grande Showdown Saturday, Oct. 28 with NJROTC cadets from Montrose, Colo.
The two teams competed in sporter air rifle, shooting targets while prone, standing and kneeling. They also tested the physical fitness, competing in push-ups, pull-ups, sit-ups and Read More
Letter To The Editor: Sanctuary Schools Vs Rule Of Law In Los Alamos
By LUCILLE BONNER
Los Alamos
I am a law-abiding, tax-paying, God-fearing, loyal citizen of the U. S. A.
I support the rule of law, which is the American way to preserve freedom. Therefore, the resolution passed by the Los Alamos School Board on Oct. 13 regarding privacy of immigration and refugee children bothers me. It goes so far as to indicate specifically that school personnel will not cooperate with the ICE, which is the U. S. agency that guards our country against immigrant law-breakers.
I love America, and I also love children brought to our country by illegal-alien parents. I Read More
November Night Sky And Phantoms At Planetarium
Y Youth Basketball Registration Extended To Nov. 3
YMCA News:LAMS Native American Club Sells Pencils Thursday
Native Hawk logo designed by LAHS student Zach Moquino. Courtesy image
LAMS News:
November is Native American Heritage Month and Los Alamos Middle School Native American Club – the Native Hawks – will be selling scented pencils and teal ribbons 3:30-5 p.m. at Smith’s Marketplace Thursday.
The pencils are $1 each and come in scents like rootbeer, cotton candy and bubblegum.
“Smith`s Marketplace has always and will continue to support the diversity of Northern New Mexico and our customers,” said Community Specialist Kathryn Fulton.
The Native Hawk logo was designed by Los Alamos
P.E.O. Educational Advancement Of Women Talk
