2017 LAPS And UNM-LA Board Election Results
Winners of the 2017 School Board and UNM-LA Advisory Board races, from left, Sheila Schiferl Position 5 and David Sutton Position 1 on the UNM-LA Advisory Board. Michelle Hall ran unopposed for re-election to Position 2. Stephen Boerigter District 2 and Ellen Ben-Naim District 1 were elected to positions on the Los Alamos Public Schools Board. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Vote Until 7 p.m. In LAPS & UNM-LA Board Election
Poll workers assist voters obtain ballots for the 2017 LAPS and UNM-LA Advisory Board Election late this afternoon in the Municipal Building. Los Alamos County Elections Manager Gloria Maestas told the Los Alamos Daily Post that as of about 4:45 p.m. today, 311 votes were cast at the Municipal Building in Los Alamos and 489 were cast at the library in White Rock. The County Clerk’s Office also has received 352 early/absentee ballots delivered in person and another 19 sent in by mail. The polls close at 7 p.m. today. Results will be published in the Los Alamos Daily Post as soon as received this Read More
Pinon Elementary Teachers Start Robotics Academy
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Courtesy photoChinese New Year Lantern Festival Feb. 11
Members of the Los Alamos Middle School WEB Crew and friends celebrate Chinese New Year Friday, Jan. 27, educating their peers about the year of the Rooster and other cultural traditions. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
The annual lantern festival takes place Feb. 11 and students made dozens of lanterns for classroom displays. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen Read More
Udall Recruiting Summer Interns For D.C. Office
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Tom Udall:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Tom Udall invites New Mexico college students interested in gaining legislative or press relations experience to apply for summer internships in his Washington, D.C. office.
For more information and to apply for an internship, visit https:////www.tomudall.senate.gov/internships. During the upcoming summer internship program, Udall’s office in Washington, D.C., will host two summer sessions: May 30 to June 30, and July 3 to Aug. 4. Applications and letters of recommendation for either summer internship Read More
Letter To The Editor: Ellen Ben-Naim Is The One For LAPS Board
By JEFF WAUSONThe LAPS school board needs compassionate, yet knowledgeable leadership with new ideas, different points of view, and someone who can spur the board into action while working collegially with all stakeholders.
Balancing what the staff and students truly need is important and so necessary at this time when teacher morale is at an all time low. Ellen herself is an educator with first hand experience of the constant demands the profession faces. She has also been an LAPS parent, and has seen first hand what our school district needs to better bridge the gap between school Read More
Letter To The Editor: I Endorse Ellen Ben-Naim For Multiple Strengths She’ll Bring To School Board
By BILL HARGRAVES- New ideas, thoughts and questions about youth and education based on her experience as an educator;
- First hand understanding of emotional and social needs and struggles of our youth;
- Support for our teachers who work in a constrained and demoralizing environment;
- Leadership to team with other Board members; and
- Move forward together with new members to the School Board to bring fresh
Family Strengths Network Extends Hours
FSN News:New Mexico Public Charter School Students Hold Capitol Day Rally And Legislative Visits
NMC News:Loy: Why UNM-LA Advisory Board Election Is Relevant To You, And James Robinson Is Right For The Job
By LAURA LOYOnly two weeks ago, we finished an election in Los Alamos, and now there’s another one this Tuesday, Feb. 7. I’m sure election-fatigue has set in with some, but please let me tell you why I think the UNM-LA Advisory Board election is relevant to you, and why I support James Robinson for the position.
The election Jan. 24 had two questions, which both passed. One was to support a bond for Los Alamos Public Schools, and the other was for a mil levy for UNM-Los Alamos. For the latter, Los Alamos residents voted to support our community college and branch UNM campus with a property tax
2017 LAPS And UNM-LA Board Election Is Tuesday
Campaign signs for some of the candidates vying for seats on the LAPS Board and UNM-LA Advisory Board line Rover Boulevard in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Tuesday is election day for seats on the Los Alamos Board of Education and UNM-LA Advisory Board. The polls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for registered voters to cast their ballots.
Election Day Polling Places:
- White Rock Library / Multi-Purpose Room at 10 Sherwood Blvd.; and
- County Municipal Building / B & C Room at 1000 Central Ave.
Sample Ballots:
Read MoreFebruary Is Dating Violence Awareness Month
Local adolescent counselor Steffie Koch, LMHC, paints the White Rock rock Sunday to let the community know that February is Dating Violence Awareness Month. She explained that she felt is was important to do so after reading a recent report detailing the amount of dating violence taking place in here locally. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Local adolescent counselor Steffie Koch, LMHC, Joey Farish and William Finn paint the White Rock rock Sunday announcing February is Dating Violence Awareness Month. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
February is Dating Violence Awareness Read More
Social & Emotional Learning: Developing Growth Mindsets 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday
LA Faith & Science Forum: It’s Book Report Time!
LAF&SF News:
The Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum (LAF&SF) was incorporated as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in April with a mission to “invite people to join in exploring together the mysteries of faith and science by looking deeply into both”.
Members of the public are invited to the next meeting of the LAF&SF, at 6 p.m., Monday in Kelly Hall at Trinity-On-The-Hill Episcopal Church to participate in stimulating discussions on the interplay of religion and science.
Following a light supper of pizza, Forum members will give brief presentations on several books they have Read More
Letter To The Editor: Why I Support Jim Hall For School Board From Pinon District
By NORMA PUCKETTI am a retired teacher who often substitutes in the schools, often at Pinon. I live in the Pinon district, and am a strong supporter of Jim Hall for School Board. I have both professional and personal knowledge of his skills and contributions.
I was still teaching when he was first on the Board and watched as he guided the Board through very contentious discussions about the Sex Education Policy. Whether as board president or member, his professional experience in group facilitation and building consensus greatly assists Board decision making. He always demonstrated Read More
Preceptor Beta Chapter Hosts Sorority Sisters From Beta Sigma Phi For Traditional Valentine Event
The ladies of Preceptor Beta Chapter hosted their fellow Sorority Sisters from Beta Sigma Phi Saturday for the traditional Valentine Event, which this year was held at the Pig and Fig Cafe in White Rock. Valentine Queens elected, from left, Mary Mah from Laureate Rho Chapter, Ranee McElderry-Stewart from Alpha Zeta Chapter, Karen Murphy from Eta Zeta Chapter and Linda Johnson from Preceptor Beta Chapter. Photo by Claire SwinhoeLetter To The Editor: Ben-Naim Is Our Opportunity For Fresh, Community-minded Leadership On School Board
By SUSAN BENJAMINStudents Address Strengths; Challenges In Los Alamos
Courtney FiztGerald instructs with Wyatt Saeger, Jun Kim and Ruby Selvage during Saturday’s RAPS retreat. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Eight Los Alamos High School students participated last Saturday in RAPS (Risk and Resiliency Assessment Project for Students), a training designed to develop leadership, teamwork and advocacy skills, and empower youth to make a difference in their community.
RAPS teaches youth to critically evaluate and understand data from the Youth Risk and Resiliency Survey (YRRS), acknowledging the strengths and protective factors that are present in the Read More
Hall: LAPS School Board – Looking Ahead
LAPS Board: Why I Am Running For Re-election – Looking Ahead
Editor’s note: this is the final column in a three-part series.
This is the final articleon why I am running for re-election to the LAPS Board. My first article provided basic information about LAPS as an institution, the Board, and some major accomplishments of the Board and administration (https://ladailypost.comcontent/laps-board-why-i-am-running-re-election). The second article focused on current issues facing LAPS(https://ladailypost.comcontent/hall-why-i-am-running-re-election).This Read More
