NJROTC Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser Feb. 12
Radioactive Fireflies Take 2nd At State Championship
Front row from left, Eden Schmierer, Coach Karen Doebling and Natalie Aulwes. Back row from left, Emily Holmes, Eleanor Henderson, Katie Herrmann, Maddie Ovaska and Sophia Mamula. Photo by Brad Henderson
In the Junior FLL Expo, the Atomic Flying Pickle Minions won the ‘Against All Odds’ award. Their ‘Think Tank’ project was about learning to ice skate with the Ice Scooter Skating Aid. From left, Magellan Bronson, Joseph Doebling, Timothy Rousculp and Coach Chris Rousculp. Photo by Rita Bronson
FLL News:
The Radioactive Fireflies FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Team won Read More
Newly Elected School Board Officials Share Thoughts
Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover announces unofficial results of the 2015 School Board Election this evening in Council Chambers. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
STAFF REPORT
Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover announced the unofficial results in the 2015 School Board Election this evening in Council Chambers.
School Board Results District 3:
- 94 – Bill Hargraves;
- 86 – Nan Holmes;
- 40 – Sheryl Nichols.
School Board Results District 4:
- 161 – Andrea Cunningham;
- 44 – Michael Fessbender.
School Board Results District 5:
- 124 Jenny McCumber;
Los Alamos Historical Society Lecture: Ernie Pyle By BG Burr At Fuller Lodge Feb. 10
Ernie Pyle 
LA HISTORICAL SOCIETY News:
The Los Alamos Historical Society will present the lecture, “Ernie Pyle—Bringing the World to America’s Doorstep” Baldwin G. Burr, 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 10 at Fuller Lodge in downtown Los Alamos.
Pyle was an American journalist known for his columns written as a roving correspondent both before and during World War II. He reported from Europe and the Pacific, and was killed in 1945 on the Japanese Island of Ie Shima.
Ernie pioneered the “On the Road” style of narrative journalism, and journeyed around the world specializing in telling Read More
Study: New Mexico 7th Best State At Controlling Bullying
WalletHub News:
In the next 7 minutes, a child in the U.S. will be bullied. It may be the son or daughter of someone you know. Worse, it may be your own. Meanwhile, only four out of 100 adults will step in to stop it. And only 11 percent of the child’s peers might do the same. The rest — 85 percent — will do nothing.
With Feb. 9 being Stop Bullying Day and more than 160,000 children missing school every day in the U.S. out of fear of being bullied, the leading personal finance social network WalletHub conducted an in-depth analysis of 2015’s Best & Worst States at Controlling Bullying.
To identify the areas Read More
2015 School Board Election Results Are In!
Candidates gather with familly members and supporters in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building this evening to await election results. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
County Clerk Sharon Stover tapes the unofficial election results to a board this evening in Council Chambers. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
STAFF REPORT
The 2015 School Board Election has come to an end and with 768 votes cast, the unofficial results are in.
Voters have elected to the UNM-LA Advisory Board:
- Stephen Boerigter; and
- Michael DiRosa.
Voters have elected to the Los Alamos Board Read More
Election Results Are Trickling In
The live streaming system in Council Chambers is not working so anxious candidates and supporters are adding up early and absentee results. Check back for final results from today’s election. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Final Vote Cast in 2015 Election … Results Soon
Longtime Los Alamos resident Susan Krohn is the final voter to cast her ballot at 6:58 p.m. today for the 2015 School Board Election in the Vote Center at the Municipal Building. Check back with ladailypost.com for results and reaction from the candidates as the votes are tallied within the next hour. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com ladailypost.com
Poll workers complete their duties this evening as the 2015 School Board Election comes to an end at the Municipal Building. From left, Student Clerk Erin Kennison, Presiding Judge Michael Sanchez, Election Judge Fred Brueggeman and Election Read More
Four Hours Left To Vote In Today’s Election!
Los Alamos voter Caroline Mason receives her ballot from student election clerk, Cullen Windle, today at White Rock Fire Station 3. Photo by Presiding Judge John Puckett
ELECTION News:
As of 1 p.m., today, 156 voters cast ballots at the Municipal Building in Los Alamos and 24 at White Rock Fire Station 3 – officially driving the total in this election to exceed the 421 votes cast in 2011.
Polls close at 7 p.m. today and live streaming of the results will begin no later than 8 p.m. on the clerk’s web page. Read More
Letter to the Editor: Do The Research … Then Let Legislators Know What You Really Think
By Dr. JESSICA MCCORDA wise man once told me that people vote for politicians as they do in well-funded popularity contests. It is questionable that the current and impending actions of some policymakers represent the wider public’s interest, and it is difficult when some view election or re-election as unbridled support for their stance on important issues in our state.
There are many people in New Mexico who feel like they have no voice beyond the voting booth, myself included. I continue to have serious concerns about the current state of our education system and how it Read More
It’s The Thinking, Not The Drinking! Effective Underage Drinking Prevention Talk At Smith Auditorium Thursday
Tracy Juechter
COMMUNITY News:
Tracy Juechter, MA in school counseling, will be giving a demonstration of the Alcohol Literacy Challenge (ALC) underage drinking prevention program 5:30-6 p.m., Thursday at Duane Smith Auditorium.
The ALC has been proven to reduce underage and binge drinking in six published studies. The program challenges a person’s expectancies (i.e., beliefs) about alcohol by teaching that most of the good effects of drinking are caused by the mental associations a person has with alcohol, rather than the actual chemical effects alcohol causes in a person’s body.
Come Read More
Legislation That Ends Failed Policy Of Social Promotion Passes Education Committee
Rep. Monica Youngblood
STATE News:
- Bill Provides Intervention For Struggling Students To Help Catch Up To Peers
SANTA FE — Legislation that would end the failed policy of social promotion cleared the House Education Committee today. Social promotion passes kids onto the next grade even when they cannot read.
Among other things, the bill would help teachers identify struggling readers and provide them with the targeted instruction they need to catch up to their peers. The bill will now go to the House floor.
Rep. Nora Espinoza
“Improving our schools and helping struggling students Read More
Letter to the Editor: Please Support Nan And Jenny Today!
By ASHLEY MAMULAI hope everyone will take some time today to vote in our school board elections.
I strongly support Jenny McCumber and Nan Holmes. I have worked with both on the Mountain PTA over the years. For as long as I have known Nan and Jenny, they have devoted the majority of their time serving the children in our district, not because of any political aspirations, but because they are committed to Los Alamos and want it to be a great place for not only their kids but all the children who are a part of our community.
Anyone who knows them knows how hard they both have worked for our kids. I Read More
Valentine’s Care Packages Help Students Travel
LAHS News:
Looking for a way to send someone you love a special Valentine? Europe 2015 student travelers are putting together personalized Valentine’s packages filled with gifts for everyone.
If you have a loved one far away, here is your chance to send them a Valentine package and support the educational travel of 14 local high school seniors. For $30, Europe 2015 travelers will fill a Valentine’s Care (about YOU) Package with treats such as hand-written notes, chocolates, candy, homemade treats, hot chocolate, tea, stuffed animals, heart-filled gifts, Valentine’s Read More
Los Alamos Hilltalkers Bake Sale 3-6 P.M. Friday
LAHS News:
The Los Alamos Hilltalkers Speech and Debate team will holdi its bake sale fundraiser 3-6 p.m., Friday in the lobby of Los Alamos National Bank at 1200 Trinity Dr.
The high school speech and debate team will be accepting donations in exchange for homemade treats including spanakopita, red bean paste buns, macaroons, caramels, brownies, cookies, breads and cakes. Baked goods will be available in small portions, as well as whole cakes and loaves.
The speech and debate team is raising money to hold the New Mexico State Speech and Debate Tournament Feb. 26-28 at Los Alamos Middle School Read More
Mindfulness Class For Teens Starts Thursday
JJAB News:
Are you feeling the effects of stress and pressure? Who isn’t? Having trouble concentrating? It can seem impossible with the constant distractions all around us. There is a different way!
Without leaving the obligations of everyday life behind, you can learn to manage your stress, increase your ability to focus, and start living again. How? With mindfulness training, of course!
Mindfulness Class at Los Alamos High School starts during lunch period Wednesday, Feb. 5 in Ms. Ovaska’s psychology classroom. Students can register online at www.losalamosjjab.com. The nine week session Read More
School Board Candidates Encourage Community To Vote
Los Alamos Board of Education candidates, from left, Jennifer McCumber, Andrea Cunningham, Sheryl Nichols, William Hargraves and NancyAnn Holmes gather together this afternoon in front of the Municipal Building wearing their ‘I Voted’ stickers to encourage community members to vote in Tuesday’s election. Michael Fassbender was unable to attend. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
STAFF REPORT
With only 273 votes cast so far in the 2015 School Board election, candidates gathered today in front of the Municipal Building in an effort to encourage Read More
LAPS Snow Closure Makeup Day Is Feb. 13
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Gene Schmidt has announced that due to the school district’s closure because of a weather related event on Friday, Jan. 30, students and staff will make up the missed day Friday, Feb. 13.
The day had previously been marked on the calendar as a “Snow Day” if needed. As such, all seven Los Alamos Public Schools will be open and operational that day on a regular school day schedule Read More
School Board Candidate Outlines To-Do List
By WILLIAM (BILL) HARGRAVES, CandidateI’m a candidate for the Los Alamos School Board from the Aspen District. The election is Tuesday and I encourage you to take a few minutes during the day to vote.
We are facing many challenging issues and I want to share my immediate priorities:
- Improve our response when students struggle. We need to identify focused and effective responses and remain engaged with students and families until students move toward success.
- Tighten the strategic planning process and communication between the school district and the community.
Letter to the Editor: Arrogance Or Necessity?
Arrogance Or Necessity?Here is a letter we wish we could sign but can’t because we still have students attending Los Alamos High School and do not trust that they would not experience a blacklash from the administration. Other parents have shared directly with us how their children have been threatened and badly treated. If it were only our necks we were sticking out, we would proudly do it but we are unwilling to put our children in difficult and untrustworthy situations.
We whole heartedly agree with the recent letter regarding the duties and responsibilities of the Read More
