LAPS Board Of Education To Meet Oct. 8, 2024
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Board of Education will meet 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8 in the LAPS Board Room at 2102 Trinity Drive, Suite V.
The meeting is open to the public.
The meeting is also available on Zoom:
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Meeting ID:
505 663 2222
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If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Superintendent Read More
PEEC To Host Spooky Events At Los Alamos Nature Center
The Los Alamos Nature Center at 2600 Canyon Road. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
As the leaves turn and the nights grow longer, the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites families and friends to join in a series of spooktacular events this October.
Celebrate the season with adventures under the stars, nostalgic movie nights, and hands-on seasonal activities:
- Night Hike – Oct. 11, 7:30-8:45 p.m., a captivating Night Hike in Acid Canyon led by a PEEC educator. This month, explore the fascinating world of nocturnal creatures and their amazing adaptations through engaging activities
Hampton: Vote YES On UNM-LA Bond
By DAVID HAMPTON
Los Alamos
Can you imagine not having UNM-LA? I can’t, and strongly encourage a YES vote on the UNM-LA General Obligation Bond.
These funds will be used for projects including roof leak repairs, bringing UNM-LA up to ADA standards, modernizing IT, and modernizing energy efficiency of the buildings. Remember, many of UNM-LA’s buildings were constructed in the 1940s. Heck, they’re even older than me!
It is essential that our science based town have an institution of higher learning, and we cannot continue to successfully offer programs, such as our 4 year Mechanical Engineering Read More
Los Alamos Amateur Radio Club To Host October Events
The Los Alamos Amateur Radio Club meeting room is upstairs at 4017 Arkansa. Courtesy/LAARC
LAARC News:
The Los Alamos Amateur Radio Club (LAARC) has announced two events upcoming this October:
- Tuesday, Oct. 8 – Amateur Radio Exam; and
- Friday, Oct. 11 – LAARC Monthly Meeting.
Amateur Radio Exam:
The Los Alamos Volunteer Examiner Group is giving exams for Amateur Radio Licenses. The exam session will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Club Meeting Room upstairs at 4017 Arkansas (the old Fire Barn). Please arrive on time or a few minutes early as late arrivals tend to disturb the flow of the testing process. Read More
County Clerk’s Office: 2024 Sticker Design Contest Winners
Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office 2024 Sticker Design Contest winners, front row from left, Olivia Conner Lee, Eliana Michel, Siena and County Clerk Naomi Maestas. Back row from left, Abbie Johnson, Aubrey Rushton and Brook Smidt. Not pictured is Sophia Saunders. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office has announced the winners of its recent 2024 Sticker Design Contest, a creative initiative aimed at engaging community and showcasing local artistic talent.
The Clerk’s Office received an overwhelming number of entries from passionate youth designers, and reveals Read More
NMC: Public Lecture By Dr. Ben Tobin On ‘Exploring Caves Through Interdisciplinary Science’ Oct. 24, Fuller Lodge
Dr. Ben Tobin
NMC News:
The New Mexico Consortium (NMC) has announced a free lecture by Dr. Ben Tobin: “Exploring Caves Through Interdisciplinary Science” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 at Fuller Lodge.
Dr. Benjamin Tobin was recently named the Director of The National Cave and Karst Research Institute (NCKRI) in Carlsbad. NCKRI is one of the jewels in the scientific crown of New Mexico, and was formed by an Act of Congress in 1998, in partnership with the National Park Service, the State of New Mexico, and the City of Carlsbad. It is a nexus of research, stewardship, outreach, and information for caves Read More
Earth Science Week Starts With Family Day Focused On New Mexico’s Geology Oct. 12 At NMMNHS In Albuquerque
NMMNHS News:
The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS) is the place to be throughout Earth Science Week, starting with a family day focused on New Mexico’s geology, Oct. 12 at 1801 Mountain Road NW in Albuquerque.
Head to the museum for a family day featuring demos and displays from many different Earth Science topics. Talk with Earth scientists, and learn about New Mexico’s minerals, volcanoes, earthquakes, water, and dinosaurs.
Visitors will have a chance to discover the fossils of New Mexico and explore the geology of our neighbors in space: the Moon, Mars and Venus. Read More
Hilltopper Varsity Girls Soccer Takes Down Taos Tigers 2-0
Kristen Dailey chases the ball in for a scoring attempt. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Mikayla Padilla dribbles the ball downfield in the Tigers end. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Angelie Echave intercepts a Tiger pass. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Hilltopper Varsity Girls Soccer Team hosted the Taos Tigers on Wednesday at Sullivan Field for their first district game of the season.
The Toppers dominated the game maintaining possession throughout and taking 19 shots while Taos did not record a single shot on goal. Read More
UNM-LA Open House & Building 6 Ribbon Cutting Oct. 29
UNM-LA News:
UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) welcomes the community to an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony of Building 6, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29. The ribbon cutting will take place at 5 p.m.
UNM-LA Chancellor Mike Holtzclaw will outline his short-term plans and long-term vision for the campus.
Campus tours and light refreshments will be provided.
Community members 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 foundations for transfer, leading-edge career Read More
GO Bond 3 For Higher Education Will Provide $5 Million To Northern New Mexico College Campus Improvements
NNMC News:
ESPAÑOLA — This fall, voters in Rio Arriba County are asked to invest in the state’s public colleges, universities and specialty schools. If approved, Higher Education General Obligation Bond 3 (GO Bond 3) will provide than $229.5 million to fund needed renovations, upgrades and replacement of outdated, aging facilities. This bond funding will replace bonds that have been retired, so voting “yes” on GO Bond 3 will not increase property tax rates.
If voters approve GO Bond 3, Northern New Mexico College will receive $5 million to address critical deferred maintenance on the Española Read More
Chamber Hosts Los Alamos Job Fair Thursday At UNM-LA
Leadership Los Alamos Kicks Off 2024-2025 Class
Members of the Leadership Los Alamos 2024-2025 class. Courtesy/LLALLA News:
The Leadership Los Alamos (LLA) program announces the commencement of its 2024-2025 class, which officially kicked off with an inspiring introductory session held Sept. 13-14. This year’s cohort, composed of enthusiastic participants from various sectors of the community, gathered for a weekend filled with team-building activities, insightful discussions and personal growth.
Facilitated by Matthew Maez and Lukas Cash from Art & Avenue Consultants, the session focused on the essential characteristics
Bradbury Ambassador Teens To Host Kickoff To World Space Week Saturday Oct. 5
By LYDIA DAVIS
The Bradbury Ambassador Teens (BAT) are hosting their first event, Kickoff to World Space Week. Come to support them and have fun!
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 5
- Time: 2-5 p.m.
- Where: Bradbury Science Museum (1450 Central Ave.)
Bring your friends and family to learn about gravity and telescopes, do fun crafts, make solar oven s’mores, and try solar viewing! We’re very excited to see you there.
If you have any questions, contact bradburyteenambassadors@gmail.com, president linnhtet.htoon@studentlaschools.net, or vice president morgan.dewitt@studentlaschools.net Read More
PEEC: Time Change For Complimentary Planetarium Show
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) has announced a new time for its weekly, complimentary planetarium Sky Show. Starting immediately, the show will be held at 4 p.m., rather than its previous time of 3 p.m., every Wednesday.
The community is invited to join PEEC for an engaging and informative experience in the planetarium, led by one of its knowledgeable astronomers.
The program will kick off with a captivating 15-minute Planetarium Show, followed by an interactive Q&A session where attendees can ask questions and request specific topics. This is a wonderful Read More
LAHS Teacher Lori Thompson Brings Sports Lit Students To Los Alamos Daily Post To Learn About Journalism
Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Teacher Lori Thompson brings her Sports Lit 1B students on a field trip this morning to the Los Alamos Daily Post to meet the news team and hear about their work. Longtime Post photographer John McHale is shown here telling the students how he first started taking photos at their age and recalled highlights of special events he has covered through the years. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
LAHS Sports Lit Teacher Lori Thompson, front row left, and her 1B students during their visit this morning to the Los Alamos Daily Post. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Exciting Week Of Films & Family Fun At SALA Event Center
SALA News:
SALA Event Center is excited to bring the community an action-packed week of films and family-friendly events that promise something for everyone! From cozy pajama mornings to thrilling classics and the latest new releases, our lineup offers diverse entertainment for all ages.
Kick off your Saturday with our special PJ’s and Movies event at 9 a.m., featuring The Addams Family (2019). Bring the kids, wear your favorite pajamas, and settle in for a morning of fun and laughter. Watch as the eccentric Addams family faces off against a reality-TV host while preparing for an unforgettable Read More
Topper Marching Band Shines At 2024 Homecoming
The 130 member Topper Marching Band under the direction of Steven Illiffk marches onto Sullivan Field Friday evening where they dazzled the crowd during their halftime festivities for the 2024 LAHS Hilltopper Homecoming game against the Del Norte Knights. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The band also provided pep music to the festivities of the night. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Drum major Uxue Sanisinena and two other drum majors directed the band while it was performing on the field. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The band performs their routines to the music of Read More
Coronado Historic Site: Tips For Planning Next Year’s Garden
NMHS News:
The community is invited to join Ranger Anthony Magdalena for a demonstration of traditional Pueblo Gardening at Coronado Historic Site.
Each month Ranger Anthony focuses on a different aspect of garden care and maintenance. This month he’ll talk about planning next year’s garden and how to gather and store seeds. Weather and garden growth are unpredictable, so check Facebook or Instagram for updates.
This program is included with admission of $7 for adults and free to children 16 years and younger, NM residents 60 years and older with ID, people with Native/Tribal affiliations, Read More
League Of Women Voters Forum At UNM-LA Monday Oct. 7
LWV News:
The community is invited to join the League of Women Voters of Los Alamos (LWV) as it hosts the 2024 nonpartisan Candidate Forum at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7 in the UNM-Los Alamos Student Center, Building 2. Attendees are invited to arrive at 6:30 p.m. for refreshments and the opportunity to chat with the candidates.
Outgoing County Clerk Naomi Maestas will explain the voting procedures. Kristin Henderson, Chair of the UNM-LA Advisory Board, will explain the UNM-LA General Obligation Bonds question.
Two unopposed candidates will speak and answer questions: Rep. Christine Chandler, Read More
2024 New Mexico Archaeology Fair Oct. 19 In Santa Fe
Scene from a previous Archaeology Fair. Courtesy/DCA
Department of Cultural Affairs News:
SANTA FE – The Annual New Mexico Archaeology Fair is returning in October and will be bigger than ever, thanks to a collaboration between the New Mexico Historic Preservation Division (NMHPD), the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture (MIAC), and the New Mexico Office of Archaeological Studies (OAS).
“The Archaeology Fair is always a great opportunity to learn about and explore archaeology with experts from around the state,” said Interim State Historic Preservation Officer & State Archaeologist Read More