Education

CCD Facilities To Close For Training Sept. 24, 29, 30

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COUNTY News:

Facilities that fall under the Los Alamos County Community Services Department will be closed on various dates and times from Sept. 24 through Sept. 30 to enable staff to attend mandatory training. 

 

Schedule:

  • Sept. 24, 2025
    • Los Alamos County Ice Rink will close at 4 p.m. for the remainder of the evening. Scheduled practices are also canceled for this facility. 
  • Sept. 29, 2025:
    • Aquatic Center, closed 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
    • Los Alamos County Golf Course, closed 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
    • Los Alamos County Library, both branches, will open at 12 p.m.
    • Parks and Open Space Office, closed 8 a.m. to
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New Mexico Museum Of Space History Launch Pad 49 & Counting On Origins Of NMMSH Oct. 3

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New Mexico Museum of Space History Launch Pad Lecture (LPL) 49 and counting is Oct. 3, by Education Director Michael Shinabery. Courtesy/NMDCA

NMDCA News:

ALAMOGORDO — The community is invited to attend the presentation by Education Director Michael Shinabery of the New Mexico Museum of Space History, whose animated style and deep knowledge make history come alive.

Shinabery will discuss the origins of the museum. It all began with Dwight Ohlinger’s dream to create a museum dedicated to space, inspired by the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Within three years, that dream became reality with Read More

Scenes: Los Alamos High School 2025 Homecoming Parade

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Los Alamos High School Teacher Lynn Ovaska is the Grand Marshal of the 2025 Homecoming Parade held Friday afternoon on Central Avenue. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

The Topper 116-member marching band under the direction of Steven ILiff. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

The Los Alamos NJROTC color guard. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

The 2025 Homecoming King and Queen candidates. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

The Los Alamos Topper Football Team. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

The Mountain Lion hands out candy and hugs. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

Toppers Dominate Capital In 2025 Homecoming Game 41-7

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The Hilltoppers storm the field for their 2025 homecoming game against the Capital Jaguars Friday evening at Sullivan Field. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

A packed student section cheers the Toppers on to a 41-7 victory against the Capital Jaguars Friday evening at Sullivan Field. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com 

By MIKE COTE
Sports Writer
Los Alamos Daily Post

The Los Alamos High School football team came home and sent the Capital Jaguars packing.

The Hilltoppers dominated the visiting Jaguars on homecoming night, scoring twice in the opening quarter and twice in the second Read More

Fischer Wright: Statement Of Candidacy For UNM-LA Advisory Board

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By DR. ANDREW FISCHER WRIGHT
Candidate
UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board

Hello Los Alamos County,

My name is Dr. Andrew Fischer Wright, though many of y’all may know me as Andy. Based on my experiences over the past seven years working in higher education, I decided to announce my candidacy for a position on the UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board last month.

One source of inspiration for my candidacy comes from my time at the University of Texas at Austin, where I taught courses on film history and media ethics while receiving my doctorate degree in Media Studies. At UT, I had chances to sit on committees impacting Read More

Raffin: Sleep Apnea, Underdiagnosed And Dangerous

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By CELESTE RAFFIN
Member
Los Alamos County Health Council

What do poorly controlled hypertension, palpitations, morning headaches and sore throats, brain fog, memory loss, difficulty concentrating, personality and mood changes, depression and anxiety, fatigue, sexual dysfunction, night sweats, and insomnia all have in common? They are all signs and symptoms of sleep apnea.

Sleep apnea is very common; it is estimated that up to 9% of Americans suffer from it. Yet sleep apnea is frequently not considered by healthcare providers with one estimate stating that 80% of patients suffering Read More

Higher Education Dept. Completes Capital Outlay Hearings  

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NMHED News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Higher Education Department has concluded its annual summer capital outlay hearings, traveling over 700 miles across New Mexico to visit college and university campuses across the state, where agency leaders and state financial experts solicit information and feedback from school leaders about high-priority infrastructure projects.  

Higher Education Secretary M. Rodriguez and the agency’s Capital Projects Division hosted meetings across the state alongside the Department of Finance and Administration, Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Read More

UNM-LA Business Scholar Luncheon ‘Beyond Expectations: Delivering Exceptional Customer Experiences’ Now Oct. 9

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UNM-LA News:

The Business Scholar Luncheon, Beyond Expectations: Delivering Exceptional Customer Experiences presented by Beverly Hughes, professional certified coach and business consultant, and owner of Empowered Pathways Coaching, has moved to Thursday, Oct. 9, from 11 a.m.-1p.m. at the SALA Event Center. Lunch will be provided.

Learn crucial elements to creating outstanding customer experiences that go above and beyond simple customer satisfaction.

The event is hosted by the UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) Title V PASE grant, Small Business Development Center at UNM-LA and Los Alamos Read More