LAPS Notice Of Possible Quorum: UNM-LA Ribbon Cutting
LAPS Public Notice:Members of the Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Board may attend the ribbon cutting ceremony at 4:30 p.m. today, Oct. 29, 2024 at UNM-Los Alamos.
A quorum may be present; however no action will be taken.
Los Alamos County To Hold Conversation On Home Energy Innovation & Insights Monday Nov. 18
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County invites community members to join a public conversation on Home Energy Innovation & Insights scheduled 5:30-8 p.m. Nov. 18 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. This free event is open to homeowners, builders, and anyone interested in improving home energy efficiency.
Key presentations will feature insights from Sandra McCardell of Current – C Energy Systems, Architect Steve Shaw, and Engineer Massoud Mogadham, focusing on practical solutions for residential energy conservation, particularly addressing windows, doors, and insulation Read More
Los Alamos Music Teachers Association Presents 2024 District NE-I Honors Audition Winners
Piano Level 3 winners Lyla Lo and Seojin Choi. Courtesy/LAMTA
Piano Level 1 winners Elizabeth Qichen Wang and Gavin Hu. Courtesy/LAMTA
Scene from the Piano Competition. Courtesy/LAMTA
LAMTA News:
The Los Alamos Music Teachers Association (LAMTA) has announced the winners of the 2024 District NE-I Honors Auditions, held Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at UNM-Los Alamos. Students from Los Alamos, Santa Fe and Taos participated, presenting their best performances.
The judges for the piano category were Robert Krupnick and Dr. Natasha Stojanovska from Santa Fe, and the judge for the string category Read More
Topper Marching Band Delights Crowd At Halftime Show
The Los Alamos High School 130 member Hilltopper Marching Band performs to the delight of the crowd at halftime during the football game against the Valley Vikings Friday night on Sullivan Field. The band performed the same routine they will perform this coming weekend at the 2024 State Competition. The Topper Marching Band is under the direction of Steven Illiffk. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos Historical Society & PEEC Lecture: ‘Wolves In New Mexico: The Past, Present, And Future’ Nov. 12
VCNP Park Ranger Adam Dean. Courtesy/LAHS
VCNP Lead Wildlife Technician Tyler Obermeit. Courtesy/LAHS
Los Alamos Historical Society News:
The Los Alamos Historical Society, in collaboration with the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC), invites the public to a special lecture exploring the legacy and evolving role of wolves in New Mexico.
The event is 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12 in the Pajarito Room at Fuller Lodge. Attendance is free, but registration is requested. Please use the link below to reserve a spot. https://peecla.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/peecla/event.jsp?event=56368& Read More
SALA Event Center Hosts ‘An Evening With Bill Miller’ And Screening Of Genizaro Experience
SALA Event Center
SALA Event Center will present an extraordinary evening of music, film, and storytelling on Nov. 3, featuring three-time Grammy Award-winning artist Bill Miller and a special screening of the acclaimed documentary Genizaro Experience with director and producer Gary Medina Cook. This exclusive event promises a captivating exploration of Native American history, culture and artistry.
Genizaro Experience is a powerful documentary directed by Gary Medina Cook, shedding light on the history of the Genizaro people – descendants of Native Americans who were enslaved Read More
EAA Chapter 691 Young Eagles Rally Oct. 26
EAA News:
The Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 691 will be hosting a Young Eagles Rally starting at 9 a.m., Oct. 26 at the Ohkay Owingeh airport in Española.
Unfortunately weather caused the previous rally to be delayed in both Los Alamos and Española, so both events are being combined into one this coming Saturday. Airplane rides for kids age 8-17 are free.
Parents can sign up online at YEDAY.org. For more information, please contact April Fox at forkfox@gmail.com. Read More
Chamisa School’s Andrea Lynch Named NMAEA Elementary Art Teacher Of The Year
Chamisa art teacher Andrea Lynch has been named Elementary Art Educator of the Year. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Chamisa Elementary School art teacher Andrea Lynch has been named the Elementary Art Educator of the Year by the New Mexico Art Education Association (NMAEA).
The 2025 NMAEA Professional Awards are given to educators for their dedication and service to art education in the state of New Mexico. The Awards honor those whose exemplary classroom practices and / or community contributions in the field of Visual or Media Arts are deserving of recognition.
Lynch has been employed with Los Read More
UNM-Los Alamos To Host Open House Tuesday Oct. 29
UNM-LA will host a ribbon cutting ceremony at 5 p.m. of the newly refurbished Building 6 as part of its open house 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29. Courtesy/UNM-LA
UNM-LA News:
UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) is hosting an open house 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 5 p.m. of the newly refurbished Building 6.
Campus tours and light refreshments will be provided.
Community members are welcome to join and can RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/46z8c8z9.
About UNM-LA
UNM-Los Alamos is an innovative, rigorous and affordable comprehensive branch community college that provides Read More
Community Invited To Learn About Mysteries Of The Underground With Dr. Ben Tobin Thursday At Fuller Lodge
Dr. Benjamin Tobin inside a cave. Courtesy/NMC
NMC News:
The community is invited to attend a free public lecture with Dr. Ben Tobin: “Exploring Caves through Interdisciplinary Science”, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 at Fuller Lodge.
Dr. Benjamin Tobin, the Director of The National Cave and Karst Research Institute (NCKRI) in Carlsbad, will describe NCKRI and the role it plays through a lecture entitled “Exploring Caves through Interdisciplinary Science”.
Dr. Tobin has been involved with cave and karst research and resource management for more than 20 years.
This event is made possible Read More
Friends Of Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge To Host: The Power Of Birdwatching By Holly Merker At BESC
Friends of Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge News:
The community is invited to attend a presentation by Holly Merker, hosted by Friends of Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14 at the Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center (BESC).
ORNITHERAPY: The Power of Birdwatching by Holly Merker
Long to-do lists, digital demands, life can be busy! If we allow birds and nature to slow us down, we are practicing “selfcare”. Research shows that connecting with wild birds and nature actively reduces stress, depression, and anxiety, while helping build a stronger Read More
County Environmental Services Department Closed For Quarterly Employee Training And Certification
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Environmental Services Department is closed today, Oct. 23, for employee development, safety training, and certification compliance.
This includes operations at the Eco Station and the Overlook Convenience Center.
Residential service will not be impacted; however, commercial trash and recycling collection service will also be suspended today.
Commercial collection and all other services will resume Thursday, Oct. 24.
Environmental Services will hold one training and certification day per quarter to ensure all employees remain compliant. The quarterly Read More
SFCC’s Veterans Resource Center To Host Veterans & Family Resources Fair And Appreciation Ceremony Nov. 5
Veterans Resource Center Coordinator Gary Logsdon, left, meets with student Tylan Cantrell. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
- The event is in the Jemez Rooms at SFCC, 6401 Richards Ave.
SANTA FE, NM –Santa Fe Community College’s Veterans Resource Center (VRC) will host Veterans & Family Resources Fair and Veterans Appreciation Ceremony 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5 in the Jemez Rooms on campus at 6401 Richards Ave.
The free event includes a resource fair with information on new benefits and programs for vets, veteran-owned business support, education benefits and veterans’ family services. Read More
LAPS Notice Of Possible Quorum: Chamisa Elementary School Construction Tour Oct. 24
LAPS Public Notice:Members of the Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Board may attend the Chamisa Elementary School Construction Tour at 4:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24.
A quorum may be present; however no action will be taken.
PEEC To Host Heat Pump Panel Discussion Wednesday
PEEC and DPU Heat Pump Panel Discussion Wednesday at Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The community is invited to join PEEC and Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) for a Heat Pump Panel Discussion 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30 at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road.
This informative panel discussion will cover everything one needs to know about heating and cooling with heat pumps. This event will feature four community members who will share their insights and experiences with various heat pump systems.
The DPU will facilitate the discussion, Read More
PEEC Seeks Volunteers For Penstemon Garden Clean-up
Penstemon garden bed. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is inviting community members to join a quick Penstemon Garden Clean-up event, 8-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 at Los Alamos Nature Center.
Volunteers are needed to assist with deadheading flowers, spreading seeds and clearing weeds from the designated penstemon garden beds. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the beauty of the garden and learn more about native plants.
PEEC encourages volunteers to bring gardening gloves and tools. All skill levels are welcome and it’s a wonderful Read More
SALA Event Center Hosts Week Of Cinematic Adventures And Community Engagement
SALA News:
SALA Event Center welcomes the community to a week filled with inspiring films and engaging events, offering something for everyone.
This week’s movie lineup is headlined by Blink, a heartwarming tale of the Pelletier family, who embark on a global adventure as three of their children prepare for vision loss due to a rare disorder. Audiences will follow the family as they embrace the beauty of the world on their once-in-a-lifetime journey, savoring unforgettable experiences while they can still see. Showtimes for Blink are 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Read More
LAPS Notice Of Possible Quorum: Topper Marching Band Homefield Showcase Oct. 23
LAPS Public Notice:
Members of the Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Board may attend the Topper Marching Band Homefield Showcase at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, at Sullivan Field.
A quorum may be present; however no action will be taken. Read More
Los Alamos Nature Center To Remain Open During Exterior Construction Starting Oct. 21
Los Alamos Nature Center at 2600 Canyon Road. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) would like to share that construction on the Los Alamos Nature Center building exterior will commence Monday, Oct. 21 and is anticipated to last approximately three weeks.
The Los Alamos Nature Center will remain open throughout this project with no anticipated disruptions to its regular hours or PEEC’s scheduled programming. This construction is part of Los Alamos County’s ongoing efforts to enhance the nature center facility and ensure it meets the needs of visitors. Read More
IWF−New Mexico Welcomes New Member Helen Perraglio
Local members of International Women’s Forum−New Mexico (IWF–NM), gathered Oct. 10 at the Los Alamos Daily Post to welcome new member Helen Perraglio. From left, Perraglio, Los Alamos County Administrative Services Director; Liddie Martinez, Regional President of Enterprise Bank & Trust; Nancy Bartlit, Los Alamos Historian; Linda Deck, Artistic Director of Los Alamos Concert Association and recently retired Director of the Bradbury Science Museum, and not pictured Carol A. Clark, Owner/Publisher of the Post. Formed in 1989, IWF-NM provides opportunities for women leaders in Read More