Education

C’Ya Hosts Suicide Prevention Classes For LAMC Staff

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Attendees at recent QPR suicide prevention class. Courtesy photo

By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
Champions of Youth Ambitions

Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA) hosted two free QPR suicide prevention classes for Los Alamos Medical Center staff last week. AMC Clinical Educator, Julia Kilcer coordinated the Question, Persuade, Refer presentations which provided staff and certification certificate.

The classes were made possible from a previous donation from 100 Men Who Care. The Women’s Christian Service Society (WCSS) along with a few good men originally sponsored the Read More

LAPS Students Earn Awards At New Mexico MathCounts State Competition

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Fourteen students representing Barranca Mesa Elementary, Mountain Elementary, Piñon Elementary and Los Alamos Middle School competed at the New Mexico MathCounts State Competition held at UNM. Pictured are (back row, left to right): Dr. William Tucker (LAMS coach), Jane Lataille (Mountain Coach), James Junghans, Liam Colgan, Evan Cunningham, Norah Whitton, Everett James, and Courtney Smith (Piñon Coach); (front row, left to right): Rishabh Nandy, Evan Fu, Jacub Cincio, Glyn Lo, David Robel, Lyla Lo, Leia Lin, Jane Smith, Alice Chen, and Phuong Nguyen (LAMS Coach). Courtesy/LAPS

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LANL Foundation Celebrates 14 Educators Achieving National Board Certification

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LANL Foundation News:

ESPAÑOLA — Fourteen educators reached a major professional milestone by achieving or renewing their National Board Certification through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, supported by the LANL Foundation.

“We are thrilled to announce this year’s National Board Certified Teachers, Counselors, and Administrators. Each year, it is our privilege to support these educators, and our team is in awe of the perseverance, determination, and commitment that all candidates have for their students,” said Paul LeFrancois, LANL Foundation K-12 Education Read More

LAPS To Host School Board Candidate Forum April 6

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LAPS News:

The Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Board has received three letters of interest to fill the vacancy in District 1, which resulted from the resignation of School Board member Dr. Margie Serrato. District 1 includes Piñon Elementary School.

Elisa Baker, Stephanie Galvez and Katie Mussack have submitted their names for consideration to join the School Board.

A candidate forum will be held in the School Boardroom and via Zoom, 6-7:30 p.m., on Monday, April 6. Members of the community interested in hearing more from each candidate may attend or join using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5056632222?pwd=ODd1d3h0Z1dGd1ByT0lVNGU3T2dFQT09&omn=88243842768 Read More

LAPS To Host Community Input And Information Session On 2026-2027 Budget April 7 In School Boardroom

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LAPS News:

Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) invites the public to attend a community input and information session about the LAPS budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

This meeting will take place in person, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, in the School Boardroom at 2075 Trinity Drive. 

The session will be a collaborative process to give attendees the chance to identify the best ways to support the school district’s strategic plan and improve outcomes for all of our students. 

The budget will be presented to the School Board during the April 14, 2026, School Board meeting. It will then be sent Read More

NMAA Announces Eldorado Student Jackson Simpkins Named NFHS Section 6 Heart Of The Arts Award Winner

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Jackson Simpkins

NMAA News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) is proud to announce that Eldorado High School student Jackson Simpkins has been named a National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) Heart of the Arts Award winner for Section 6.

Simpkins is being honored for demonstrating extraordinary resilience and passion for music in the face of a life-changing diagnosis.

After being diagnosed with Functional Neurologic Disorder, Simpkins lost mobility and began using a wheelchair. Rather than stepping away from school activities, he remained fully engaged. Read More

Four Stops, One Iconic Road: Route 66 Exhibit Brings History To Life In New Mexico Starting April 25

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ROUTE 66 News:

ALBUQUERQUE — In celebration of both the 100th anniversary of Route 66 and America’s 250th birthday, the “Route 66 Centennial Traveling Exhibit” (“Exhibit”) will bring the history, stories and images of the Mother Road to life across New Mexico.

The free Exhibit features nearly two dozen large-scale interpretive panels, audiovisual mini-documentaries, and educational components highlighting the diverse stories of New Mexicans connected by Route 66.

The Exhibit includes four stops in the state:

  • Grants, April 25-27;
  • Albuquerque, May 6-7;
  • Gallup, May 9-Dec. 31; and special
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LAPS Foundation Announces Brian Easton Memorial Scholarship

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Brian Easton July 17, 1957–March 17, 2026

From the LAPS Foundation:

The LAPS Foundation is honored to administer a new scholarship in memory of Brian Easton, a longtime Los Alamos High School teacher who passed away last week.

Dr. Easton dedicated over 25 years to teaching at LAHS, inspiring countless students with his passion for learning and his commitment to their success. He was not only a remarkable educator but also a deeply respected colleague and mentor within the school community. Consistent with his dedication to others, Brian was an organ donor, providing the incredible gift of Read More

Luján, Kim Introduce Legislation To Support Student Success Through Early Childhood Education

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U.S. SENATE News: 

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), one of only two Head Start graduates to serve in the Senate, and Andy Kim (D-N.J.) introduced the Creating Early Childhood Leaders Act, legislation to bolster early childhood education training for school admin and leaders and help them lay the groundwork for our youngest learners’ long-term success. 

“As one of only two Senators who attended Head Start, I know firsthand how critical early childhood education is to laying the foundation for lifelong success,” Sen. Luján said. “That’s why I’m proud to introduce legislation Read More