Boerigters Share Experiences Of Generosity & Grace Found Along 5,051-Mile Bike Ride With LAHS Sports Lit Class
Speaking to Los Alamos High School students in Lori Thompson’s Sports Lit classes Jan. 25-26, Steve and Kathy Boerigter of Los Alamos recounted their 5,051-mile tandem bike ride across America where they discovered generosity and grace along the way. The couple began their journey Aug. 2 from the Olympic Peninsula, ending Nov. 13, 2022 in Key West. The Boerigters pledged $1 a mile up to 5,000 miles and challenged the community to join them in supporting the Los Alamos Community Foundation and United Way of Northern New Mexico, which work ‘in tandem’ to support local area nonprofits. Photo by Read More
This Week In Sports: Monday Jan. 30 – Saturday Feb. 4, 2023
This Week in Sports:Los Alamos High School Hilltopper games are covered by the Los Alamos Daily Post sports team of Gene Mortensen (Voice of the Hilltoppers), Mike Cote, John McHale and Nate Limback.
The Hilltopper Sports Schedule for Monday Jan. 30 through Saturday Feb. 4, 2023:
Jan. 30 Monday
- Girls Basketball vs Rio Rancho Home – 7 p.m. – Broadcast on Daily Post YouTube Channel
Jan. 31 Tuesday
- Boys Basketball vs Pojoaque Home – 7 p.m. – Broadcast on Daily Post YouTube Channel
Feb. 2 Thursday
- Girls Basketball vs Pojoaque Away – 7 p.m.
Feb. 3 Friday
- Hockey vs Albuquerque Home – 6:45 p.m.
- Boys Basketball
Governor Announces Retirement Of Secretary Dr. Kurt Steinhaus Following ‘Distinguished Career In New Mexico Public Education’
Secretary Dr. Kurt Steinhaus
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – The Office of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Saturday announced today the retirement of Public Education Department Secretary Dr. Kurt Steinhaus after a lengthy and distinguished career in New Mexico public education.
“I am deeply grateful to Secretary Steinhaus for his lifelong and tireless service in pursuit of improving educational outcomes for every New Mexico student,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “As a seasoned educator, his relationships with districts around the state have enormously benefited the work of the Department. Read More
North Mesa Gymnasium Discussed At Jan. 26 Work Session
Interior rendering of the proposed North Mesa mixed-use gymnasium near LAMS. Screenshot/ladailypost.com
Exterior rendering of the proposed North Mesa mixed-use gymnasium near LAMS. Screenshot/ladailypost.com
From left, Acting Superintendent Jennifer Guy, Board President Antonio Jaurigue, Vice President Ellen Specter, Secretary Christine Bernstein and members Melanie Colgan and Sondra Wyman at a work session Thursday at Aspen Elementary School. Screenshot/ladailypost.com
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
The main business discussed at Read More
New Mexico Lawmakers Take Field Trip To Get Firsthand Taste Of School Meals
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Sen. George Muñoz
By DANIEL J. CHACÓN
The Santa Fe New Mexican
Members of the powerful Senate Finance Committee took a field trip Friday to get a taste of what New Mexico students are eating at school — part of a fact-finding mission as Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham champions a proposal to provide pupils free breakfast and lunch regardless of family income.
Four of the 11 committee members — three Democrats and one Republican — boarded an electric bus outside the state Capitol just after 10 a.m. and traveled about six and a half miles to Ramirez Thomas Elementary, Read More
Additional Learning Time Soars Through Key Committee With Rare Bipartisan Support
President Ellen Bernstein
Albuquerque Teachers Federation
By ROBERT NOTT
The Santa Fe New Mexican
Educators may be divided on a bill that would extend the number of hours they spend teaching students and building their own skills and knowledge, but lawmakers displayed rare bipartisan support for the initiative.
The House Education Committee on Friday voted unanimously to endorse House Bill 130, which would mandate an increase in learning time in public schools to 1,140 hours, including up to 60 hours of professional development for teachers, while allowing districts some flexibility Read More
AFT New Mexico Legislative Re-Cap: Extended School Year & Healthcare Lobby Day
Members of AFT NM’s newest (and only) healthcare unit, the United Health Professionals of New Mexico, held their first lobby day Friday in conjunction with fellow healthcare workers from AFSCME District 1199NM and unveiled their effort to pass the NM Patient Safety Act, which would institute safe staffing rations in New Mexico hospitals. Courtesy/AFT NM
Scene from AFT NM’s United Health Professionals of New Mexico at their lobby day Friday outside the Roundhouse to pass the NM Patient Safety Act, which would institute safe staffing rations in New Mexico hospitals. Courtesy/AFT NM
AFT New Read More
2023 Los Alamos County Science Fair Results
1st place 2023 Science Fair Winner Daniel Kim with LAHS Principal Carter Payne. Courtesy/LAPS
Elementary School Science Fair winners and participants. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Elementary Award Winners by Category:
Earth Science:
- HM- Julian Delorey, “Impact Craters from Asteroids” – Barranca; and
- HM- Mrs. Littleton’s 2nd Grade Class, “Observing the Water Cycle”, LAOLA.
Life Science:
- HM – Sebastian Holtkamp, “Best Growing Conditions”, Chamisa;
- 3rd- Oliver Saenz, “The Rise of Yeast”, Chamisa;
- 2nd- Sequoya Ke & Benji Minko, “Effects of Different Liquids on a Type of
Scenes From LAPS 2023 Science Fair
Daniel Kim earned 1st place and ‘Best of Show’ for the Senior Division for his project ‘Mapping Anthropogenic Ocean Litter with an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle’ at the 2023 LAPS Science Fair. He attends LAHS. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Leeza Trudolyubov stands by her project ‘Battel of the Rising Agents’ she attends Mountain Elementary School. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Andres Trujillo stands with her project ‘Rethink that drink’. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Aleyana Baca earned a 3rd place for her project ‘Does Sandclear really work on horses’ in the Junior Read More
Topper Company Comes Out On Top At LAHS NJROTC Area Manager Inspection
Topper Company in formation. Photo by John McHale/ladaiypost.com
NJROTC saluting the flag during the presentation of colors. Photo by John McHale/ladaiypost.com
By C/LTJG Miranda Lopez
Public Affairs Officer
LAHS NJROTC
The Los Alamos High School Navy Junior ROTC (NJROTC) completed its annual Area Manager’s Inspection the morning of Friday, Jan. 20.
During the event, cadets were under strict review of personal grooming requirements and military bearing, as individuals and as a unit.
“AMI went very well and I am beyond proud of Topper Company for showcasing all their hard work and dedication. Read More
NMHM Hosts ‘They’re History’ Reuse Event Feb. 3
NMHM News:
New Mexico History Museum wants to help cleanse closets of leftovers with the free First Friday event “They’re History” 5-7 p.m., Feb. 3 at New Mexico History Museum, 113 Lincoln Ave. in Santa Fe.
But this isn’t just about starting fresh … visitors will learn how to take old magazines and books and start origami projects, make old t-shirts into fresh fits, and make Pal-entines to demonstrate their love for family and friends.
The History Museum staff also will help connect visitors with community resources, which can help inspire and educate others.
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Toppers Swim & Dive To First Place In Hobbs
LAHS News:
Strong individual performances combined with team depth in relay events led the Topper swimmers and divers to a first-place finish at the Hobbs Reid Eagle Invitational meet Jan. 20-21.
“We saw great efforts by the entire team,” Coach Chris Wetteland said. “I’m happy that we had everyone compete so well. This shows the last month of hard work is paying off.”
The Topper swimmers placed swimmers in the top five in 22 of the 24 events.
Sophia Pieck, Ming Lo and Anna Wetteland swam to first place finishes in their individual events. William Borovina, Nikolai Nelson and Hayden Sutton took Read More
NNMC Announces Olivia Martinez Endowed Scholarship
Olivia Martinez shows her grandson, Jacob Martinez, how to create a craft while manning a crafts table at a LANL sponsored science fair at the Bradbury Science Museum in Los Alamos. Courtesy/Martinez family
NNMC News:
ESPAÑOLA — Thanks to a generous $30,000 donation from the Greater Española Valley Community Development Corporation (GEVCDC) and an additional $20,000 from the late Olivia Martinez’ husband Elias Martinez, her son Chris Martinez and daughter Lydia Torres, Northern New Mexico College’s (NNMC) Northern Scholarship Fund is initiating a new endowed scholarship.
Beginning Read More
Los Alamos High School’s Kathy Hipwood Named 2022 Girls High School XC Coach Of The Year For New Mexico!
LAHS Girls Cross Country Coach Kathy Hipwood for the third time has been named 2022 Girls High School Cross Country Coach of the Year for New Mexico. Photo by Blake Wood
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
- ‘Coach Hipwood has earned more championships than any other cross country coach in New Mexico history.’
Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Girls Cross Country Coach Kathy Hipwood has been selected as the 2022 Girls High School Cross Country Coach of the Year for the state of New Mexico by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).
This Read More
New PED Deputy Cabinet Secretary Starts Work
Jacquelyn Archuleta-Staehlin
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — The Public Education Department (PED) has hired Jacquelyn Archuleta-Staehlin as its newest deputy cabinet secretary.
“I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to do something to make a difference,” said Archuleta-Staehlin, the product of Santa Fe Public Schools who was born in New Mexico.
As part of her role, Archuleta-Staehlin will oversee the action plan related to the Martinez/Yazzie Consolidated Lawsuit, which creates an equitable system of supports for students, especially those who are English learners, Native Americans, have Read More
Topper Basketball Team Picks Up Big Road Win
GG Romero takes a short jump shot; she scored 15 points for the game. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Abigail Martinez shoots for 2 points; she had 8 points for the game. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By MIKE COTE
Sports
Los Alamos Daily Post
It was a tough contest, but the Los Alamos Hilltopper girls basketball team picked up a big road win Tuesday.
Los Alamos didn’t put up the big numbers as it had in recent contests, but found a way to battle through against a motivated Española Valley Sundevils team, winning 52-39 at Edward Medina Gymnasium.
That game was broadcast on the Los Alamos Read More
New Mexico Tech Highlights Research At Roundhouse
Dr. Nelia Dunbar, state geologist and director of the New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources, left, and Todd Leahy, deputy secretary of the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, right, pose with Dennis McQuillan of Santa Fe, Earth Science Achievement Award recipient. McQuillan received the award during a ceremony Jan. 23, 2023, at the New Mexico State Capitol in Santa Fe. Courtesy/NMT
Students and staff from the Chemical Engineering Department staff a table at New Mexico Tech’s Day at the Legislature Jan. 23, 2023. From left, Samantha Lindholm, Read More
AFT Legislative Re-Cap On Raising Minimum Wage, Better Funding For Dual-Licensed Educators & Ensuring Universal Healthy School Meals
By WHITNEY HOLLAND
President
AFT NM New Mexico
During each Legislative Session, AFT NM works hard to keep our members and supporters apprised of critical education, healthcare, and labor-related bills. We know activity during the session can happen quickly, and it can be hard to follow all the proposals being considered in Santa Fe.
This is the first update for the 2023 Legislative Session which will follow specific bills, and we generally try to send these updates no less than three times per week. We may send off-cycle communications should there be a timely need to do so.
The bills we include Read More
New Mexico Lawmakers Begin To Examine Differences In Executive And Legislative Spending Plans
Public Education Secretary Kurt Steinhaus of Los Alamos speaking with lawmakers on the Senate Finance Committee during high-level budget talks Jan. 23 at the state Capitol. Photo by Jim Weber/The Santa Fe New Mexican
By DANIEL J. CHACON
The Santa Fe New Mexican
A showdown is brewing between the executive and legislative branches of government over two of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s legislative priorities: free meals for students and paying for teachers’ health insurance premiums.
While the governor’s executive budget recommendation includes funding for both initiatives, the spending Read More
Los Alamos High School Choir Winter Gala Benefit Jan. 28
LAHS News:
The Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Choir Winter Gala, an evening of dinner and entertainment featuring Christina Martos and Carlos Archuleta, is Saturday, Jan. 28 at Crossroads Bible Church, 97 East Road.
Doors open at 6 p.m., with dinner served at 7 p.m. along with entertainment and a Silent Auction.
Tickets are $40 per person and may be purchased in advance by using the QR code on the Los Alamos Choirs’ Facebook page.
Martos and Archuleta are accomplished opera singers who enjoy varied and full singing careers. The Los Alamos High School Choirs are indeed fortunate to have such a talented Read More