Secret City Kitchen Launches Food Service At UNM-LA
Owner Jeremy Varela behind the counter at Secret City Kitchen UNM-LA. Photo by Nancy Coombs/UNM-LA
UNM-LA News:
It has been about three years since the aroma of fresh coffee and food filled the Student Center on the UNM-Los Alamos campus.
This year, the decision was made to bring a grab-and-go food service to campus based on requests from students, faculty and staff. After considering several proposals, Jeremy Varela and his local Secret City Kitchen business were selected to serve the campus.
“One of our goals is to have a ‘vibrant campus environment,’ UNM-LA CEO Dr. Cindy Rooney said. “We have
Paul S. Torres Student Art Exhibit At UNM-LA Nov. 29
Letter To The Editor: Mountain Elementary School PTA Gives Thanks For Wonderful Support
By RAMEY SALLAZDuring this time of giving thanks, the Mountain Elementary School PTA would like to thank the faculty, staff, families, community businesses and sponsors who supported our fall fundraising drive and school events.
We kicked things off with our Family Breakfast followed closely by the school Book Fair, Halloween Carnival, and FUNd Run. It was a hectic time and we wouldn’t have made it without all your energy and support.
This year we expanded our Halloween Carnival thanks to Jane Lin and the Pettersen family. There were more games for everyone to enjoy and Read More
LAPS: Better Schools … Brighter Futures
LAPS News:Superintendent’s Thanksgiving Message To LAPS Staff
LAPS Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus
To Everyone at LAPS:
As we approach Thanksgiving this year, I am especially thankful for all of the staff, students, and families that make Los Alamos Public Schools so special!
I am in awe at how we are able to create classroom and school communities where students feel welcomed, where learning is valued, and where each individual’s special gifts are recognized – staff and students.
We live in a community that is not only located in one of the most beautiful parts of the world, it also has great schools that are getting better, safe neighborhoods, and caring Read More
Showing Love To Los Alamos Teachers
The District Parent Council hosts a Teacher Appreciation Day Friday at projectY cowork Los Alamos in Central Park Square. From left, Melinda Gutierrez, Kelly Stewart, Ryn Herrmann, Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus, Pam Miller and Suzette Fox. The teachers are treated to appetizers, gifts and goody bags thanks to sponsors including LAPS Credit Union, Zia Credit Union, LAPS Foundation, Aspen PTO, Barranca PTO, Chamisa PTO, Mountain PTO and LAMS PTO and projectY cowork. The special event was catered by Joann’s Rancho Casados restaurant. Courtesy photo
Teachers are honored and appreciated Read More
Los Alamos Garden Club’s Wreath Sale Dec. 2
GARDEN CLUB News:
The Los Alamos Garden Club’s annual wreath sale begins at 9 a.m., Dec. 2 in the lobby of Los Alamos National Bank at 1200 Trinity Dr.
The sale continues until all wreaths are sold.
All proceeds support the Los Alamos Garden Club’s scholarship fund.
For information, contact Sally Warner at 505.662.9473. Read More
LAHS Debate Team Selling Krispy Kreme Donuts Today
Krispy Kreme donut sale are underway today at the Arts and Crafts Fair at Los Alamos Middle School. The community is invited to stop by and purchase donuts to benefit the Los Alamos High School Hilltalkers Speech and Debate Team. Courtesy photo
SFCC And Santa Fe Higher Education Center Closing For Thanksgiving Holiday Nov. 24-27
SFCC News:Letter To The Editor: Thank Goodness Election Season’s Over … Isn’t It?
By JIM HALL, President
Los Alamos School Board
No, no, not quite. The Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) needs citizens to vote in January.
Every four years LAPS asks Los Alamos citizens to recommit to rebuilding our schools by renewing LAPS General Obligation (GO) bonds. The vote for renewal is in January. Resulting fundswill continue to address a historical anomaly—all LAPS schools were built about the same time, and as a result, they all need major upgrades about the same time.
Because of community generosity, LAPS has used these GO bond funds from past elections to rebuild most of the Read More
Los Alamos NJROTC Defeats Terry Parker NJROTC
NJROTC News:Terry Parker NJROTC dropped to 1 – 5 on the season. They are currently in ninth place in their Division. Terry Parker NJROTC
Atomic City Children’s Theater Presents Two Performances Of Disney Peter Pan Jr. Nov. 18-19
ACCT’s cast of Disney Peter Pan Jr. would like to invite the Los Alamos community to this weekend’s performances at Smith Auditorium. Courtesy photo
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Holiday Shopping At Aspen Elementary School Friday
ASPEN ELEMENTARY News:LAMS 2016 Book Fair Open To Entire Community Daily
LAMS News:
As the weather turns cooler at the end of the week, the Los Alamos Middle School library will have some hot deals to increase your love of reading and benefit their wonderful school programs at the same time.
The LAMS 2016 Book Fair is open to the entire community and runs 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily starting Friday, Nov. 18 through Wednesday, Nov. 30. A special Saturday sale to coincide with the annual Craft Fair is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 19.
The Hawk PTO provides support to the middle school in a variety of ways including; providing funds for school projects, purchasing teaching materials Read More
PEEC Staff Win State And National Awards
Jonathan Creel. Courtesy photoSchool Board Approves Land Lease For Los Alamos Baseball Academy
Following Monday’s school board meeting, officials gather outside for a photo, from left, School Board Vice President Jenny McCumber, Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus, School Board Secretary Andrea Cunningham, LAPS Operations Director Joanie Ahlers, LAHS Baseball Coach Brian Neal and real estate developer James Chrobocinski. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
PEEC’s Top 10 List Continues: #7
Kids are so important, they are also the focus of this week’s reason to support PEEC. The number 7 reason why people support PEEC is to help kids have fun exploring science at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Support PEEC and help kids develop a love for science. Courtesy photo Read More
UNM-Los Alamos CEO Dr. Cynthia Rooney Selected For UNM Presidential Search Committee
Dr. Cynthia J. Rooney, CEO of UNM-Los Alamos
UNM-LA News:
Dr. Cynthia Rooney, CEO of the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA), has been appointed to serve on the advisory committee to assist and advise The University of New Mexico (UNM) Board of Regents in the selection of UNM’s next president.
“I am honored to serve on this important committee as the representative from the UNM branch campuses,” Dr. Rooney said. “This committee is charged to advise and assist the UNM Board of Regents in the recruitment and screening of potential candidates to serve as UNM’s president. It provides a unique Read More
SFCC: PROTEC Information Sessions Nov. 17, 19, 29
SFCC News:Ambassador Vicki Huddleston Lecture Thursday
Ambassador Vicki Huddleston 
