Education

LAPS Announces Temporary Student Parking Lot For LAHS

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View of the temporary parking lot for LAHS students and safe, convenient drop-off/pick-up lane for parents, directly across from the Duane Smith Auditorium parking lot. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) has announced the future opening of a temporary parking lot for Los Alamos High School (LAHS) students at the corner of Diamond Drive and Sandia Drive, directly across from the Duane Smith Auditorium parking lot.

The new lot will expand student parking capacity and provide parents with a safe and convenient drop-off and pick-up lane.

Signs will be posted to direct Read More

‘7 Principles For Making Marriage Work’ Begins Sept. 15

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COMMUNITY News:

Couples are invited to participate in an 8-week workshop titled “7 Principles For Making Marriage Work” led by Michelle Wilde, LPCC, LMT, CST, of Mullein Leaf Wellness Institute in Los Alamos.

The workshop is 4:30-6 p.m. Mondays beginning Sept. 15 and runs through Nov. 3.

The workshop is targeted to couples seeking to improve:

  • Communication;
  • Emotional Connection; and
  • Relational Skills.

“The Seven Principles class this Fall and make a difference in your committed relationship. A study exploring the benefits of the class versus just reading the book showed couples attending Read More

District Music Competition Open For Submissions

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LAMTA News:

The Los Alamos Music Teachers Association opens the invitation for serious music students to compete in the annual District Honors Auditions held by the Professional Music Teachers of New Mexico.

The Northeast-I District Competition, which is open to all students in Santa Fe, Taos, Los Alamos, Espanola, and Las Vegas and surrounding areas, will be held Saturday, Oct. 18 at UNM-Los Alamos.

The first-place winners of each age category will compete at the state finals, which will be held in Albuquerque Saturday Nov. 8. Annually, the honors auditions have seen students of the highest Read More

Bears vs. Mountain Lions: Encounter Differences

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COUNTY News:

When encountering a bear vs. a mountain lion, remember bears are typically omnivores that are curious and attracted to human food, while mountain lions are elusive ambush predators that are not interested in human food but may see smaller individuals as prey. 

If You Meet a BEAR, Stay Calm…

  • NEVER RUN. Running can make a bear chase you.
  • Keep your distance. Back slowly away facing the bear. Avoid direct eye contact.
  • Slowly and calmly leave the area. Talk aloud so the bear will become aware of you.
  • Be extra careful around a female with cubs. Never approach a cub.
  • Never throw food to
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SFCC: ‘Hispanic Heritage: Looking Back To The Future’ Oct.1

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Yolanda Nava

SFCC News:

The community is invited to attend the Santa Fe Community College lecture, “Hispanic Heritage: Looking Back to the Future” by national speaker Yolanda Nava in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

The presentation is 10-11:30 a.m., followed by Q & A until noon, Wednesday, Oct. 1.

Nava is a civil rights and media pioneer. The author published the transformational memoir, “Through the Dark”, and the groundbreaking book of Latino virtues, “It’s All in the Frijoles: Nourish the heart, mind and soul”.

This is a free event at the SFCC, Biowall in the lobby of SFCC Health Read More

Wags, Whines And Whispers: Local Trainer Teaches Hidden Language Of Dogs

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Mary Torrano, canine behavior consultant and dog trainer. Courtesy photo

By MARLENE WILDEN
Los Alamos Daily Post
marlene@ladailypost.com

If you think your dog is “just being a dog”, local trainer Mary Torrano wants you to look again. Dogs are constantly talking to us, even if not in words.

“The real question is whether we’re listening,” she said.

“Dogs are always communicating,” Torrano explained. “We often don’t notice until they bark, growl, or whine. But by the time a dog makes noise, that’s already high up the ladder of communication. They’ve been trying to tell us something long before Read More

Wonders On Wheels Hits NM State Fair And Fall Festivals

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NMDCA News:

The Wonders on Wheels Mobile Museum, a division of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, is touring the exhibit, “Eight Sites, One History: Explore the Past at New Mexico Historic Sites” to a variety of community events throughout the state.

Visitors can explore the exhibit “Eight Sites, One History,” sponsored by New Mexico Historic Sites, at the New Mexico State Fair, fall festivals, and community events. The exhibit highlights the distinctive stories revealed at each of the state’s eight sites, from Indigenous lifeways to Spanish settlement Read More

Ten LAHS Seniors Named Semifinalists In 2026 National Merit® Scholarship Program

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High school and district administrators were on hand to congratulate Los Alamos High School seniors named 2026 National Merit Semifinalists. Pictured are (back, left to right, Assistant Superintendent Carter Payne, James Thomas, Henry Gans, James Ito, Jasper Carpenter and Principal Eric Ziegler; (front, left to right) Assistant Principal Stan Maschal, Assistant Principal Suzanne Montoya, Alyssa Sun, Anya Seet, Emily Xu, John Kang, Galina Nelson, and Assistant Principal Ryan Finn. (Not pictured, Helena Welch). Courtesy photo

LAPS News:

Ten Los Alamos High School seniors have been Read More

Connect With The Sun And Moon At Jemez Historic Site’s Astronomy Programs Saturday Sept. 20

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Learn about NASA’s PUNCH program Sept. 20 at Jemez Historic Site. Courtesy/NMDCA

NMDCA News:

Learn about NASA’s PUNCH program, along with past and modern perspectives of astronomy at Jemez Historic Site during two programs held Saturday, Sept. 20.

At 11 a.m., Jim Greenhouse, from the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science in Albuquerque, will share images and discuss details of the NASA PUNCH (Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere) mission during the “Looking to the Skies: Modern and Ancient Astronomers” program. He will share images and offer visitors a chance to view Read More