Education

UNM-LA Advisory Board’s Conner Tharp Files For Re-Election

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UNM-LA Advisory Board member Conner Tharp files for re-election this morning in the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office. Tharp said she was appointed to the advisory board in 2024 and decided to run for re-election because, ‘I think building a strong relationship with UNM-LA is important’ as well as fostering workforce development in the community. Check back at ladailypost.com for details on all of the candidates running for office this election season. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

Antonio Jaurigue Files To Represent District 2 On Los Alamos Public Schools Board

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Antonio Jaurigue files to represent District 2 on the Los Alamos Public Schools Board this morning in the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office. Jaurigue previously served on the school board but stepped down in 20024 when his wife was hired to work for the school district. State law mandates that she could not have been hired if Jaurique served on the school board. He said he decided to run again for school board because, ‘I love serving. It was really rewarding …’ Check back at ladailypost.com for details on all of the candidates running for office this election season. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

Andrew Fischer Wright Throws His Hat In The Race For A Seat On The UNM-LA Advisory Board

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Andrew Fischer Wright filed to run for the UNM-LA Advisory Board this morning in the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office. He said he would like to serve on the advisory board because he believes the work that the community college is doing is great. Check back at ladailypost.com for details on all of the candidates running for office this election season. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

Bryan Fearey Files To Run For UNM-LA Advisory Board

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Bryan Fearey filed to run for a seat on the UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board this morning at the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office. If elected, Fearey said he would bring 41 years of experience in the education field to the board. ‘I want to bring that experience and help UNM-LA be strong,’ he said. Check back at ladailypost.com for details on all of the candidates running for office this election season. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

Hampton Seeks Re-Election To UNM-LA Advisory Board

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UNM-LA Advisory Board member David Hampton files for re-election this morning in the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office. Hampton said he was appointed to the UNM-LA Advisory Board in 20204 and decided to run for re-election so he can continue to represent the community at UNM-LA as well UNM-LA in the community. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

Los Luceros Historic Site To Host Dawn ‘til Dusk Event

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Department Of Cultural Affairs News:

The community is invited to enjoy the changing season at Los Luceros Historic Site during Dawn ‘Til Dusk Day on the first Sunday of each month.

Sundays, Sept. 7, Oct. 5, and Nov. 2.

Admission for New Mexico residents is free.

Details:

  • What: Dawn ‘Til Dusk days offer extended hours to explore the exhibits, historic buildings, nature trails, and farm animals at Los Luceros. Visitors can take a guided bird walk with staff from the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) at 7:00 a.m. Sign-up ahead of time online at peecnature.org/events/. At 10:30 a.m.
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Tamara Hinckley Files For District 2 Seat On School Board

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Tamara Hinckley filed this morning in the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office to represent District 2 on the Los Alamos Public Schools Board. Courtesy/LAC

By TAMARA “TAMMY” HINCKLEY
Candidate School Board District 2

Many people have asked me why I am running for the LAPS District 2 school board position. My main reason, the one from my heart, is that Los Alamos is my home and LAPS is my family. I have lived in Los Alamos since I was two years old. I went through the school district: Chamisa Elementary, Cumbres Junior High, and Los Alamos High School. I was a teacher in the district for 23 years; first at Barranca Read More

ABC Community Suicide Prevention Course To Debut In Los Alamos Beginning Friday, Sept. 12 At Mesa Public Library

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SFCC News:

In response to New Mexico’s persistently high suicide rate, among the top five in the nation, Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) has developed a new suicide prevention course: ABC – Ask, Be Present, Connect.

The program debuts this August in Los Alamos and is free and open to the public.

“The ABC program goes beyond crisis intervention,” said curriculum creator, Marvel Harrison, PhD. “It includes upstream prevention by building a culture where it’s safe to ask someone if they’re thinking about suicide. Talking about suicide saves lives.”

The ABC Suicide Prevention program Read More