LAPS Transportation Dept. Issues Reminder To Drivers To Exercise Caution Near School Buses, Stops, Student Riders
LAPS News:
With the start of the spring semester, the LAPS Transportation Department would like to remind drivers in Los Alamos and White Rock to exercise caution when it comes to school buses, bus stops and the students who ride those buses, as well as inform the community about the law regarding school buses.
There were 106 stop arm violations reported during the fall semester, and six violations since the start of the second semester just five days ago. “Our greatest concern is the safety of our students. When vehicles don’t stop, it endangers the safety of our community’s students. Please keep Read More
LAPS Celebrates 2024 School Board Appreciation Month
LAPS School Board members from left, Secretary Sondra Wyman, President Antonio Jaurigue, Vice President Ellen Specter and members Melanie Colgan and Lauren Coupland. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
January, school districts across the country honor the community volunteers who serve on their local school boards as part of School Board Recognition Month.
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) recognizes the hard work and dedication of the LAPS School Board including President Antonio Jaurigue, Vice President Ellen Specter, Secretary Sondra Wyman and members Melanie Colgan and Lauren Coupland. Read More
UNM-LA To Host College Cents Night Jan. 22
UNM-LA News:
We are excited to invite you and your family to College Cents Night at UNM-LA, an informative and engaging event designed to help current and future students navigate the world of financial aid and enhance your financial literacy skills 6-7:30 p.m., Jan. 22, 2024 at UNM-L.A.
Agenda:
- Demystifying FAFSA: Our experts will walk you through the new FAFSA application process, offering valuable insights and tips to ensure a smooth financial aid application experience.
- Unlock Opportunities with the Opportunity Scholarship: Learn about the exciting Opportunity and Lottery Scholarships
FSN: Ofc. Ross Discusses ‘Emojis You Don’t Want to Ignore’
FSN News:
Does your child, tween, or teen have a smartphone or social media account? Family Strengths Network (FSN) invites parents and caregivers in the community to attend the speaker series, “Emojis You Don’t Want to Ignore,” 5:30-7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 25 at FSN (3540 Orange St).
Los Alamos Police Ofc. Chris Ross will educate parents regarding online and digital safety of their children. He will explain the types of things to pay attention to, especially around the issues of sexting and the selling of drugs via text and/or social media.
This presentation is free and open to anyone; no registration Read More
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Calls On State To ‘Double Down’ And ‘Supercharge’ Literacy Efforts
NewMexicoKidsCAN News:
SANTA FE — NewMexicoKidsCAN announced that in Tuesday’s 2024 State of the State Address, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham highlighted several education initiatives including structured literacy, extended learning time and school improvement efforts.
The bulk of her education remarks focused on improving reading outcomes, calling for the state to “double down” and “supercharge” its efforts to improve literacy.
Lujan Grisham formally requested $30 million in capital funding from the New Mexico Legislature to establish a Statewide Literacy Institute. Read More
St. John’s College Brings World-Class Speakers To Santa Fe For Spring Dean’s Lecture And Concert Series
SJC News:
SANTA FE — St. John’s College has announced its spring formal lecture series. Friday evenings, members of the St. John’s College community gather in the Great Hall to hear a lecture or concert from visiting scholars, artists, poets, or faculty.
Lecturers include members of the St. John’s College faculty — known as tutors — and professors from notable universities across the country. Each lecture is followed by a question period and an engaging discussion between the lecturer and attendees.
“We are proud to bring world-class thought leaders and major musicians to Santa Fe,” says St. Read More
LANL Foundation Opens Applications For Community Outreach Grants
LANL Foundation News:
ESPAÑOLA – Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Foundation is now accepting applications for its Community Outreach Grants.
These grants support schools, school districts, non-profits, Pueblos, Nations, and Tribal communities in the seven-county area of Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, Sandoval, San Miguel, Santa Fe and Taos counties.
Interested applicants should apply for the $5,000 grant before the deadline of Feb. 15. The Foundation will be awarding 16 Community Outreach Grants for a total of $80,000.
“These grants are specifically for those groups in our communities Read More
SFCC And AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Open Appointments For Tax-Assistance And Preparation Jan. 29 Through April 15
Santa Fe Community College 6401 Richards Ave., in Santa Fe. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC news:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) and AARP Foundation Tax-Aide announce they will offer in-person tax assistance and preparation by appointment.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest free tax assistance and preparation service. The services are provided by volunteers from the community. Appointments can be made now at www.sfcc.edu/taxaide. Tax preparation services will be done on SFCC’s main campus, 6401 Richards Ave. in rooms 408 and 410 in the Main Building.
The State Coordinator Read More
Friends Of History Online Series Features Nick Pappas
Crosses of iron by Author Nick Pappas. Courtesy/New Mexico Press 202
NMHM News:
The New Mexico History Museum (NMHM) and Friends of History continue the online only series, Feb. 7, with a fascinating look into the two devastating mining disasters (1913 and 1923) in Dawson, NM with: CROSSES OF IRON: THE TRAGIC STORY OF DAWSON, NEW MEXICO AND ITS TWIN MINING DISASTERS presented by four-decade veteran journalist Albuquerque-based Nick Pappas.
In October 1913, 261 miners and two rescuers died when a massive explosion ripped through a mine operated by Phelps, Dodge & Co. in Dawson, N.M. Read More
This Week in Sports: Jan. 16-20, 2023
This Week in Sports:
Los Alamos High School Hilltopper games are covered by the Los Alamos Daily Post sports team of Mike Cote, John McHale and Nate Limback.
The Los Alamos High School Hilltopper Sports Schedule for Tuesday, Jan. 16 through Friday, Jan. 19:
Jan. 16 Tuesday
- Girls Basketball vs Robertson Home – 6:30 p.m. Broadcast on Daily Post YouTube Channel
- Boys Basketball vs ABQ Academy Away – 7 p.m.
Jan. 18 Thursday
- Girls Basketball vs Santa Fe Indian School Home – 6:30 p.m.
Jan. 19 Friday
- Girls/Boys Wrestling Individual Tournament at St. Pius – 3 p.m.
- Boys Basketball vs Aztec Away – 6 p.m.
Jan. Read More
Los Alamos Geological Society To Host Virginia McLemore
Virginia McLemore
LAGS News:
The Los Alamos Geological Society will meet 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16 at the Los Alamos Christian Church, 92 East Road.
The guest speaker will be Senior Economic Geologist Virginia McLemore of New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources at New Mexico Tech.
The topic of her talk is “Exploration for Critical Minerals in New Mexico”.
The community is welcomed to attend the meeting. Read More
School For Advanced Research Receives $900,000 Grant From National Endowment For Humanities
Interior view of the School for Advanced Research on Santa Fe’s east side. Courtesy/SAR
Exterior view of the School for Advanced Research on its 15-acre campus in Santa Fe. Courtesy/SAR
SAR News:
The School for Advanced Research (SAR) is honored to announce that it has been awarded a grant in the amount of $900,000 from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). The grant will support “Expanding Humanities Programming Capacity at SAR,” an initiative of SAR’s Indian Arts Research Center (IARC), which collaborates with descendant communities and stewards one of the nation’s finest collections Read More
Key Clubbers To Describe ‘How To Save A Life’ Project At Kiwanis Meeting Monday Evening In Kelly Hall At TOTH
Scene from LAHS Key Club hosting their ‘How to Save a Life’ educational program highlighting the dangers of Fentanyl held Nov. 14 at SALA. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from LAFD Capt. Robert Fuselier speaking to students about the dangers of Fentanyl during LAHS Key Club’s ‘How to Save a Life’ program held Nov. 14 at SALA. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.comDel Norte LOV Foundation Opens Applications To Local Graduating Seniors For 2024 Scholarship Program
DNLF News:
SANTA FE — Del Norte LOV (Living Our Vision) Foundation, a nonprofit organization and extension of Del Norte Credit Union, announces the opening of the 2024 Scholarship Program aimed at awarding $22,000 to local graduating seniors or equivalent.
The Del Norte LOV Foundation has supported 30 seniors since starting their scholarship program in 2021. For the third year in a row, the Del Norte LOV Foundation is increasing the scholarship total available to the community.
“The mission of the Del Norte LOV Foundation is to improve lives of youth and families in New Mexico, the scholarship Read More
ENMU Welcomes Students For Start Of Spring Semester
Eastern New Mexico University welcomes students back to campus Tuesday. Courtesy/ENMU
ENMU News:
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University welcomes students back to campus for the start of the spring semester Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, with lots of exciting events planned.
“We hope our students had a wonderful and restful break. I know the campus and community have missed them,” ENMU Chancellor James Johnston said. “There are many campus activities to look forward to, and I know faculty and staff are ready for another great semester.”
The Office of Campus Life and the Office of Multicultural Affairs Read More
LAHS Graduate Spotlight: Dion Obermeyer Class Of 2009
LAHS 2009 graduate Dion Obermeyer now owns a small canyoneering and rock climbing guide service, Rock Odysseys, with his fiance Gabby Olsen. Courtesy/Dion Obermeyer
Co-owner Dion Obermeyer with Rock Odysseys guides. Courtesy/Dion Obermeyer
By DION OBERMEYER
Owner of Rock Odysseys
LAHS 2009 Graduate
- “Growing up in Los Alamos has had a significant impact on my life trajectory.” –Dion Obermeyer
In year 2000, I started my first job as a paper delivery boy. My route was a handful of streets in Western Area, about a half mile east of Los Alamos High School (LAHS) and Sullivan Field.
Each delivery Read More
State Lawmakers To Join Postcard-Signing Event To Rouse Support For Autism Legislation Jan. 20
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Several state legislators – including Representatives Joshua Hernandez, Kathleen Cates, Liz Thompson and Sen. Linda Lopez – will join the Garza owned McDonald’s and Elevate the Spectrum to host a postcard signing-event on Saturday, Jan. 20 in an effort to impact change for those with autism.
The public is strongly encouraged to participate. The event will take place 2-4 p.m. at McDonald’s on 5700 McMahon Blvd.
Pre-filled postcards will be made available where the public need only add their address.
Volunteers will then send the postcards to the appropriate Read More
PEEC Hosts State Climatologist David DuBois Talk Jan. 18
State Climatologist David DuBois
PEEC News:
State Climatologist and Associate College Professor at New Mexico State University David DuBois will discuss the status and impact of climate change 6-7:15 p.m. Jan. 18 at the Los Alamos Nature Center. It will also be available virtually.
DuBois’ talk, which is provided by the Pajarito Environmental Education Center, will touch on the status of climate change both globally and across New Mexico, discuss the impacts of climate change on water, agriculture, forests, human health, and air quality, along with other topics. DuBois will use some of Read More
UNM-LA Closed At 2 PM Due To Inclement Weather
Courtesy/UNM-LA
UNM-LA News:
Due to inclement weather conditions, the UNM-Los Alamos campus closed at 2 p.m. today, Jan.11. Read More
DOE Awards Georgia State University $7.6 Million To Study Benefits Of AI-Enhanced Classroom Chatbots
GSU News:
ATLANTA — The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) has awarded the National Institute for Student Success (NISS) at Georgia State University (GSU) a $7.6 million grant to study how chatbots can improve student outcomes in foundational college math and English courses.
Building on previous studies that demonstrate AI-enhanced chatbots increase grades and retention rates among lower-income and first-generation students, the NISS will deploy chatbot technology in first-year math and English courses at Georgia State and its associate degree-granting institution Perimeter Read More