Education

$15,000 Grants Available To Take School Kids On State Park Field Trips

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A student on a field trip to Sugarite Canyon State Park. Courtesy/New Mexico State Parks

EMNRD News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico State Parks Division is accepting applications from public schools and teachers for grants up to $15,000 to help pay for buses or other forms of transportation to get students out to state parks. 

The grant funds must be expended during the 2025-2026 school year. Nov. 14 is the application deadline.

“Our 35 state parks serve as outdoor classrooms, with outstanding curriculum-based programs for connecting students to natural and cultural resources throughout our state,” Read More

Fence Installation At Chamisa School Monday Nov. 3

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Map depicting temporary pedestrian route at Chamisa Elementary School in White Rock. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) would like to make the public aware of additional work at Chamisa Elementary School in White Rock over the next several weeks that will impact the community, students and families.

The contractor will be installing a new fence on the school site beginning Monday, Nov. 3, which will necessitate closing a section of the trail behind the school. 

Students and families will be directed to temporary pathways and student drop-off and pick-up routes.

Both Read More

Topper Soccer Wins Home Playoff Against Silver Colts

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James Ito scored both goals to lead the Toppers to victory. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Ben Dattelbaum goes up for a header in a corner kick. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School Hilltopper Varsity Soccer Team won the playoff match 2-0 against the Silver Colts played Wednesday on Sullivan Field.

The teams were evenly matched but the Toppers scored in the first minutes of the match and again in the second period. The Topper defense held the Colts scoreless to win the match 2-0.

The Toppers will progress to the Quarterfinals to play Artesia on Saturday Read More

Police Cadets From 20-Plus New Mexico Agencies Including Jake Wesley Trujillo Of Los Alamos Graduate Basic Training

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The graduation on Wednesday of police cadets from more than 20 New Mexico law enforcement agencies, including Jake Wesley Trujillo of Los Alamos Police Department. Courtesy/DPS

DPS News:

SANTA FE – Police cadets representing more than 20 New Mexico law enforcement agencies, including Jake Wesley Trujillo of Los Alamos, completed basic training Wednesday, graduating as part of Class 210.

“Our Basic Police Officer Training at the academy is critical to ensure those entering the law enforcement profession are trained and prepared to serve the citizens in this state,” said New Mexico Department Read More

LAPS: 2025-2026 School Board Student Liaisons

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LAHS 2025-2026 Student Liaisons. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

The Los Alamos School Board recently appointed six new student liaisons for the 2025-2026 school year. New student liaisons include Los Alamos High School juniors Antony Jaurigue, Madeline Lueninghoener and Eliana Padilla, and senior Matthew Haight. Eighth graders Lori Epperson and Maverick Hoffer represent Los Alamos Middle School. LAHS seniors Wrenne Sapp and Zachary Sestric are back for a second year as student liaisons.

This is the eighth year that there have been student liaisons and the fourth year for middle school student Read More

New Mexico Manufacturing Organization To Host Workshop On Building A Stronger Cybersecurity And Information Technology Workforce In New Mexico Nov. 14

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NAIMI News:

The North American Intelligent Manufacturing Initiative (NAIMI), in partnership with the University of New Mexico (UNM) Los Alamos branch and the Regional Development Corporation, will be hosting a workshop on building New Mexico’s cybersecurity and Information Technology (IT) workforce in New Mexico. This free workshop is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 14, at the UNM-Los Alamos branch campus.

In late 2022, the North American Intelligent Manufacturing Initiative (NAIMI) was awarded a grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration to help advance a strong cybersecurity Read More

County News Alert: LAFD Is Conducting Active Assailant Training Operation Today At Station 2

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COUNTY News Alert:

The Los Alamos Fire Department is conducting active assailant training today at Station 2.

Training should continue until 4 p.m. today.

Residents and businesses in the vicinity will be able to hear noise consistent with active assailant training operations and should not be alarmed.

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Free Training Offered For Volunteers Interested In Los Alamos History

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LAHS News:

The Los Alamos Historical Society (LAHS) and its History Museum are seeking new volunteers for a variety of positions. A training will be held for new volunteers from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, in the Nambe Room on the second floor of Fuller Lodge. Lunch will be provided. Registration is required, and anyone high-school age and older is encouraged to attend. Please register by Nov. 2 by emailing volunteer@losalamoshistory.org.

Training will involve a modified walking tour, information from Archives and Collections, and specific training on visitor engagement and customer Read More

LAHS 2B Government Class Launches Service Project To Provide Supply Bags To Homeless People

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LAHS 2B Government class. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

The Los Alamos High School 2B Government class is doing a service project to provide homeless people with bags filled with supplies and necessities.

These bags are going to give supplies to those in need across New Mexico. The goal for the class is to have two bags per student to give out to people wherever the students travel.

The homeless population is an ever-growing problem as inflation continues to rise.

In hopes of carrying out this service project, the community is asked to donate to help the 2B Government class reach their goal of $800. Read More

LAHS Art Students Receive State Recognition

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‘The Ripped Paper Project’ by Sage Scott. Courtesy/LAPS

The artists (left to right) Sage Scott, Catherine Price and Lilja Swanson. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Three Los Alamos High School art students recently received statewide recognition for their artwork.

Junior Sage Scott placed second for her artwork, “The Ripped Paper Project” in the New Mexico Art Education Association’s high school division at this year’s State Fair.

Senior Catherine Price and junior Lilja Swanson’s artworks entitled “CowBoy Dog” and “4 Shades of Value”, respectively, were selected for display Read More