LAHS Junior August Ovaska Elected To State DECA Office
August Ovaska
Vice President of Marketing
New Mexico DECA
LAPS News:
Los Alamos High School junior August Ovaska was elected to serve as Vice President of Marketing for New Mexico DECA for the 2025-2026 academic year. Ovaska is one of four high school DECA students in New Mexico who were elected to fill the 2025-2026 state officer positions.
“This is the first time in more than a decade that a Los Alamos High School student has been elected to a State DECA Office,” LAHS DECA Advisor Dr. Sharon Hurley said. “We are very proud of August and the dedication he exhibited throughout the entire election process.” Read More
Los Alamos History Museum Presents New Exhibit: ‘Michnovicz: Life Through His Lens’
LAHM News:
The Los Alamos History Museum (LAHM) presents the photographic exhibition, “Michnovicz: Life Through His Lens,” featuring the work of Manhattan Project photographer John ‘Mike’ Michnovicz. This unique collection showcases everyday life in Los Alamos during one of the most pivotal periods in history.
Michnovicz, a skilled photographer assigned to document the people, places, and work of Los Alamos during the Manhattan Project, captured rare images of the town “on both sides of the fence”. His photographs provide an intimate look at the scientists and workers who played critical Read More
Los Alamos County Social Services Division Announces New Community-Based ‘Train-The-Trainer’ Opportunity For Mental Health And Well-Being
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Social Services Division has announced the launch of a new “train-the-trainer” opportunity in collaboration with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides (ANFT).
ANFT is a global leader around Forest Therapy Guided Training, a practice, which draws on developing connections with nature and creating experiences centered in mindfulness, as ways to help improve physical and mental wellbeing. Increasingly, research points to the benefits of “forest bathing” as it may be commonly referred to, and we are hoping to train two cohorts of leaders over Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: March 21-27, 2025
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.
For information, email pac8@losalamos.com, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for March 21-27, 2025:
Friday, March 21, 2025
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Meeting Replay
- 3 p.m. — Democracy Now!
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. — Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast – “Importance &
Los Alamos Hockey Association Coaches Team Up With Los Alamos Fire Department For ‘Stop the Bleed’ Training
Los Alamos Hockey Association President Chantielle Hanson and 18U Head Coach Lyle Grove participate in ‘Stop the Bleed’ training provided this season by the Los Alamos Fire Department. Courtesy/LAHA
LAHS News:
Ten Los Alamos Hockey Association (LAHA) volunteer coaches and staff as well as some Los Alamos County Ice Rink personnel join the more than 4 million people trained globally to become certified to perform “Stop the Bleed” techniques after training provided this season by the Los Alamos Fire Department. The training represents an extension of the LAHA’s commitment to player safety, Read More
Kiwanis Hosts K-Kids From New Mexico School For The Deaf
K-Kids service club from the New Mexico School for the Deaf presenting at the March 10 Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos meeting. Courtesy/Kiwanis
K-Kids service club from the New Mexico School for the Deaf presenting at the March 10 Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos meeting. Courtesy/Kiwanis
By BROOKE DAVIS
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos,
At its March 10 evening meeting, the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos welcomed students, staff and parents from one of its newest K-Kids service clubs from the New Mexico School for the Deaf (NMSD).
The students gave an enthusiastic and entertaining signed presentation, using interpreters, Read More
Senators Heinrich, Britt, Hirono And Hyde-Smith Resolution Honoring National Board Certified Teachers Passes Senate
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) announced that their bipartisan resolution recognizing the importance and contributions of National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) passed the Senate.
Students taught by National Board Certified Teachers gain 1-2 months of additional instruction per year and are 11% more likely to score proficient on literacy exams.
Nationally, there are over 141,000 teachers who have earned National Board Certification. In New Mexico, there Read More
Friends Of Los Alamos County Libraries Scholarship Application Deadline March 28
Courtesy photo
FLACL News:
Each year, the Friends of Los Alamos County Libraries (FLACL) partners with Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation to award up to five scholarships to college/university-bound high school seniors, for a total sum of $13,500. We’d like all seniors to be aware of this opportunity and to apply.
These awards are given “to honor those who love books,” which speaks for all the volunteers and all the wonderful customers and shoppers in the community who support the non-profit FLACL bookstore! We are sure it also speaks for many seniors at Los Alamos High School and county-approved Read More
Topper Softball Wins Home Game 22-2 Against Timberwolves
Topper pitcher Malaya Haynes was the lead-off pitcher and she pitched the entire game Thursday at Hope Field in White Rock. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Abagail Deherrera slides into home plate as Catcher Emma Winn applies the tag but without the ball, so Deherrera was safe. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Sports News:
The Los Alamos High School Hilltopper Soft Ball Team hosted the East Mountain Timberwolves in a nonconference game Tuesday afternoon played on Hope Field in White Rock.
The Timberwolves struggled with their pitching and the Toppers took full advantage, running Read More
Los Alamos High School Varsity Hockey Team Wins 2025 New Mexico State Championship!
2025 State Champions, front row from left, Goalies Abigail Sena and Oliver Henzl and back ror from left, Head Coach Lyle Grove, Thomas DeVargas, Aryn Ward, Rowan Mowrer, Assistant Coach John Dunwoody, Adrienne Burrows, Tyron Pietryga, Gavin Mitchell, Maddox Martines, Jack Dunwoody, William Nettleton, Milo Naes, Angus Smith, Logan Nolen, Luke Johnson, Jaxon Kelley, Aiden Alley, Assistant Coach Liam Keeley and Assistant Coach Greg Casados. Courtesy photo
Winning Coaches from left, Assistant Coach John Dunwoody, Head Coach Lyle Grove, Assistant Coach Liam Keeley and Assistant Coach Read More
Topper Baseball Tops Sandia Prep Sundevils 6-2
Kyle Evenhus is the lead off pitcher in Thursday’s game against the Sandia Prep Sundevils. He pitched the entire game, making 13 strikeouts. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Catcher Brandon Walker behind the plate in Thursday’s game against the Sundevils. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Sports News:
The Los Alamos High School Hilltopper Baseball Team traveled to Albuquerque Thursday to play the Sandia Prep Sundevils on their home field.
The game was very close for the first five innings with lots of good baseball by both teams. In the 5th inning the Toppers put up three unanswered Read More
Los Alamos NJROTC Cadets Demonstrate Discipline, Teamwork, Physical Endurance At SF Capital City Drill Meet
Members of the Los Alamos NJROTC Personnel Inspection Team placed 2nd at the March 11-12 Santa Fe Capital City Drill Meet. Courtesy/NJROTC
Members of the Los Alamos NJROTC Unarmed Regulation Team placed 2nd at the March 11-12 Santa Fe Capital City Drill Meet. Courtesy/NJROTC
By c/LTJG Melanie Weekley
Public Affairs Officer
Los Alamos NJROTC
The Los Alamos High School NJROTC unit competed March 11-12 at the annual Capital City Drill Meet in Santa Fe. Cadets did an absolutely outstanding job in everything they competed in and gave it their all.
Facing tough competition from teams across the state, Read More
McQuiston: 10 Home Maintenance Tips For Spring
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
Spring has officially arrived, sort of, and with it comes the perfect time to tackle important home maintenance tasks.
As days grow longer and temperatures rise, it’s the ideal season to ensure your home is in top condition.
Spring Home Maintenance Tips:
Clear and Clean Gutters and Downspouts
- Remove debris from gutters and downspouts, and check for any loose or leaking sections. This is especially important during months when snow and ice on the roof starts to thaw, as any leaks may be a sign of ice dams. Proper drainage
NMAA Announces Hall Of Fame Class Of 2025
NMAA News:
The New Mexico Activities Association, in conjunction with the NMAA Hall of Fame Committee, announces the Class of 2025 for induction into the NMAA Hall of Fame.
The three inductees are Paul Benoit, Bill Green, and Dickie Roybal. The NMAA Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place at a banquet during the New Mexico High School Sports Summer Conference, to be held the evening of July 19 at the Albuquerque Convention Center.
Paul Benoit – Floyd Municipal Schools
Paul Benoit is the 117th inductee into the NMAA Hall of Fame, with a career in education, coaching and administration that Read More
Get Jump On Spring Planting At Jemez Historic Site March 30
NMDCA News:
Jemez Historic Site to hold the first event of its spring series exploring agriculture and food as medicine, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 30.
“Gardens at Gisewa: Cooking, Eating and Growing Together” will dig into traditional ways of growing food. It starts with a shared meal of corn, bean and squash stew.
Ranger Casey will provide an overview of the season’s programming – highlighting the connection between ancestral agricultural practices and modern well-being.
Guests will take part in a hands-on seed planting station and receive seeds, soil and containers to take home their Read More
LANL Director Thom Mason Visits LAPS Foundation Board
Los Alamos National Laboratory Director Thom Mason, speaking at the far end of the table, visits with members of the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation Board of Directors early Tuesday evening at 1010 Central Ave. The group discussed various educational/career pathways for students as well as support for teachers with the ‘Shower Teachers with Love’ program underway through March 14 – visit https://showerlove25.givesmart.com, to learn more. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Op-Ed: Nation’s Report Card Should Be A Warning
By CARTER SWANSON
Policy Analyst
Opportunity for All Kids
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as “The Nation’s Report Card”, was released in January. Released every two years, this report provides the most comprehensive data on educational performance nationwide. It is a stark reminder of what SHOULD be the most important issue facing New Mexico’s Legislature and Governor. Unfortunately, the results barely garnered media attention in New Mexico.
For the last two reports, 2022 and 2024, New Mexico has been 52nd (behind all 50 states, plus the District of Read More
PEEC To Host 25th Annual Earth Day Festival April 26
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environment Center (PEEC) invites the community to celebrate Earth Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26 at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road. Admission is free.
Festivities include entertainment, food, activities, informational booths and more:
- Entertainment – Recycle Man will be back for more creative music using recycled objects as instruments! The Hill Stompers will play at noon;
- Food – Delicious snack and lunch options from Manko: Native American Fusion;
- Informational booths – fun games and hands-on activities; and
- Special films – in the
Parallel Cinema Presents An Eye-Opening Screening Of Dirt! The Movie March 20
SALA News:
SALA Los Alamos is proud to host a special FREE screening of Dirt! The Movie as part of its Parallel Cinema series at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 20.
This thought-provoking documentary takes audiences on a journey through the history, science, and cultural significance of soil, shedding light on humanity’s deep yet often neglected connection to the earth beneath our feet.
Dirt! The Movie tells the story of how soil has shaped civilizations, sustained life, and continues to play a vital role in our survival. Through expert interviews, captivating visuals, and inspiring narratives, the Read More
SFCC Massage Therapy Offers Therapeutic Massage Student Appointments March 17 Thru May 13
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College’s Massage Therapy program offers Swedish-Therapeutic student massage appointments. Appointments are available March 17 through May 13. Potential clients can schedule an appointment by creating an account at https://sfcc.timetap.com/.
Massage clients should be free of any chronic health concerns. There is also additional information at the registration site. There is a $35 fee for 60-minute massages. Individuals are limited to one session per week. All appointments will be in the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center on Read More
