UNM-LA Fine Arts And Art Studio Hosts Student/Faculty Show And Open House May 1
LAHS Spotlight: Sports Lit Teacher Lori Thompson
LAHS Sports Lit Teacher Lori Thompson
By Andy McBride
Student Reporter
Los Alamos Daily Post
Sports are important in many people’s lives, whether watching or playing them. Lori Thompson loves sports so much that she even includes them in her lesson plans. Skyrocketing from Phoenix, Ariz., Thompson was raised in a small town in Michigan until she was 16.
Thompson attended a private Lutheran high school near Lansing. During Thompson’s high school career, she and her family moved to the Philippines because her parents were missionaries; her dad is a retired Lutheran Pastor. From there, Thompson Read More
Los Alamos High School Graduate Eric Talley Elected To American Academy Of Arts & Sciences
Los Alamos High School 1984 graduate and Columbia Law Professor Eric Talley has been elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos High School Alumni News:
Los Alamos High School 1984 graduate and now Columbia Law Professor Eric Talley has been elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, one of the nation’s most prestigious honorary societies.
Talley teaches and writes in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, machine learning and contract and corporate law and finance. As co-director of the Ira M. Millstein Center for Global Market and Corporate Read More
UNM: Autism & The Indigenous Community May 15
UNM News:
The next VIRTUAL Weaving Colors session, focusing on the Autism Evaluation Process through Indigenous Families’ Perspectives is 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
A group of parents sharing their experiences as they navigate the system of obtaining an autism evaluation and how they mentally and emotionally process the diagnosis and their new path.
Registration Link: https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0033-0021-1dfeb0e265e24bc2b5d59aa253db182e
Questions? Call 505.272.1852 or email HSC-AutismPrograms@salud.unm.edu (Attn: Weaving Colors) Read More
Texas Tech Wins 4th Ranch Horse National Championship
Courtesy photo
Texas Tech News:
Texas Tech University’s Ranch Horse Team claimed its fourth consecutive national championship and captured individual titles across all three divisions at the National Intercollegiate Ranch and Stock Horse Association national championships last week in Amarillo.
The Ranch Horse Team is judged in four disciplines – cow work, reining, ranch trail and ranch riding – with two riders in each division compiling their scores to make up the overall team score.
Texas Tech claimed the Division I national title and brought home the prestigious Hughes Horse Trailer, Read More
Valles Caldera Announces 2024 Summer Ranger Programs
Ranger-guided program in the cabin district. Photo by L. Ray/NPS
NPS News:
JEMEZ SPRINGS — Valles Caldera Ntional Preserve invites community members to join a ranger this summer and experience the park like never before.
Rangers will be offering special programs throughout the season. Join a ranger to learn how to tie a fly, journal about nature, or learn about a special part of the park. Additional special programs that require reservations include fishing clinics, full-moon hikes, star-gazing programs, and astrophotography workshops.
Programs begin May 24 and run through Oct. 5.
Even Read More
Seven Los Alamos Seniors Earn National Merit Scholarships
NMHED News:
SANTA FE – The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced today that Seven Los Alamos Seniors and one from Albuquerque have won corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholarship awards. They are among approximately 770 distinguished high school seniors to receive the honor.
“I applaud both Batelle and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for their celebration of academic excellence,” NMHED Secretary Arsenio Romero said. “Their commitment to nurturing talent and fostering student success exemplifies the essence of corporate responsibility.”
National Read More
Wonders On Wheels To Roll Into Los Alamos Saturday
Wonders on Wheels is the mobile museum program of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs will be at the Farmers Market Saturday in Los Alamos. Courtesy/NMDCA
NMDCA News:
Wonders on Wheels will be at the Los Alamos Farmers Market 10 a.m. until noon Saturday, April 27 at 2132 Central Ave.
Wonders on Wheels (WoW) is the mobile museum program of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA). The WoW RV travels all over the state bringing museum exhibits to the people of New Mexico.
The community is invited to see “New Mexico Growing” – an exhibit focused on the “Three Sisters” – corn, Read More
Get Ready … ScienceFest 2024 Runs July 12-16
Scene of a previous ScienceFest. Courtesy/MainStreet
Scene of a previous ScienceFest. Courtesy/MainStreet
MAINSTREET News:
Get ready for an exciting week of science this summer in Los Alamos! Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District is eager to bring the 17th annual ScienceFest to the community and region on July 12-16, 2024.
ScienceFest kicks off on the evening of July 12 with the weekly Summer Concert Series at Ashley Park Pond and the debut of the Night Market. Headlining the Friday Night Concert is Led Zepagain, a world-famous tribute band with over 30 years of experience portraying Read More
Possible Traffic Increase During UNM-LA Commencement
UNM-LA News:
UNM-Los Alamos is hosting its 43rd Commencement Ceremony at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 9 at Crossroads Bible Church, 97 East Road.
Graduates and their families will begin arriving at 4:30 p.m.
Although there will be a police presence to help with traffic, UNM-LA would like the public to be aware that there may be delays because of the event and potentially significant pedestrian activity.
UNM-LA is grateful for the community’s understanding and patience as they celebrate the accomplishments of their graduates. Read More
Los Alamos High School’s Dr. Michela Ombelli Honored As 2024 Regeneron Science Talent Search Teacher Of Merit
LAHS Teacher Dr. Michela Ombelli awarded a 2024 Teacher of Merit Certificate by the Regeneron Science Talent Search. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Science Teacher Dr. Michela Ombelli has been awarded a 2024 Teacher of Merit Certificate by the Regeneron Science Talent Search.
The Regeneron STS is an 83-year-old science research competition which “highlights the importance of science and engineering and the spirit of inquiry that is so critical to our nation’s future.”
“I am honored to receive this recognition,” Dr. Ombelii said. “LAHS is among the 196 high schools Read More
2nd Annual LAHS Topper Band Mattress Fundraiser April 27
LAPS Board President Discusses Upcoming Resignation
By ANTONIO R. JAURIGUE
Board President
Los Alamos Public Schools
In this upcoming board meeting Thursday, I will be resigning my position on the school board in District 2. This is not an easy decision for me to make, and I would hope my explanation sheds light on why I’m making this decision now.
I would like to offer some background on why I value education, and the institution of public education. I come from a home where my father dropped out of high school his freshman year. I was the product of a teenage pregnancy, and although my father had dropped out, he supported my mom finishing high school, Read More
Notice Of Possible Quorum: School Board April 24, 2024
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) has issued a notice of possible quorum that members of the LAPS Board may attend the White Rock MultiCultural Fair on April 24 at Chamisa Elementary School.
A quorum may be present; however no action will be taken. Read More
Coronado Historic Site: Traditional Pueblo Gardening May 1
NMHS News:
The community is invited to join Ranger Anthony Magdalena for a demonstration 10:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, May 1 at Coronado Historic Site.
Ranger Magdalena will discuss and teach about different aspects of traditional Pueblo Gardening.
This program is included with admission of $7/adult and free to children 16 years and younger.
This program teaches participants traditional gardening techniques used by the Pueblo people, connecting modern gardening to the history of the land. Read More
Film Prize Junior New Mexico 2024 Voting Ends Today!
LAPS News:
Voting for Film Prize Junior New Mexico 2024 ends today, Monday April 22, with the winner to be announced on Tuesday, April 23.
The Los Alamos High School has two films produced by the Director’s Cut Film Club: SEE JUSTIS (https://www.filmprizenm.com/video/see-justis/) and A Nightmare (https://www.filmprizenm.com/video/a-nightmare/).
The Los Alamos Teen Center entries, also made by students, include one middle school production, Sunday Morning Apocalypse (https://www.filmprizenm.com/video/saturday-morning-apocalypse/) and one high school production, 7:06 Read More
Los Alamos Public Schools Board To Meet April 25
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos Public Schools Board is scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25 at Chamisa Elementary School.
The meeting is open to the public.
Virtual Meeting URL: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5056632222?pwd=9ya3XaLGT3DQAVJyauGbYKcsPQ4QWg.1&omn=87234389521
Virtual Meeting Password: j45K8H Read More
Los Alamos Municipal Court To Host Law Day Open House
Los Alamos Municipal Court staff from left, Adrienne Orozco, Sara Martinez, Monica Schwiner, Judge Elizabeth Allen, Juanita McNiel and Lauren Tomko. Courtesy/LAC
COURT News:
Los Alamos Municipal Court Judge Elizabeth Allen and her staff invite the public to an open house to celebrate Law Day, a national day set aside to honor the rule of law.
Visitors may drop in between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, at the Municipal Justice Center, 2500 Trinity Drive to enjoy treats, tour the courthouse and learn about the various services and resources.
The court provides both in-person and online Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: April 26-May 2, 2024
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.
For information, email pac8@losalamos.com, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for April 26-May 2, 2024:
Friday, April 26, 2024
- 06:00 AM Deocracy Now! – Live
- 10:00 AM The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11:00 AM County Council Meeting Replay 4-23–24
- 03:00 PM Democracy Now!
- 05:00 PM PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 06:00 PM A Chat with Glendora
- 06:30 PM White House Chronicles
