U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján Highlights Investments For STEM, Albuquerque Police Department
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján, center, met with Albuquerque Public Schools staff and students Tuesday to highlight Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) secured for New Mexico students. Courtesy/Luján
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján held a roundtable discussion with the Albuquerque Police Department and representatives from Mayor Tim Keller’s office, Bernalillo County Sheriff Department, and Bernalillo County Health Services to highlight $480,000 in funding secured for Smart Camera technologies that support law enforcement in Albuquerque. Courtesy/Luján
U.S. SENATE News:
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Scouting BSA Member Willow Chartrand Asks For Help From Communty For Food Drive To Complete Eagle Project
From Girl Scout Troop 2:
Troop 2, Los Alamos’ first girls Scouting BSA troop, is proud to announce the first female Eagle Scout in Los Alamos plus the completion/near completion of two more Eagle projects in the community.
Sasha Carr achieved her Eagle rank Dec. 1, 2022, Rebecca Moss built a new concrete staircase at the Sportsman’s Club Sept. 21, 2022 and Willow Chartrand built a Little Pantry for First United Methodist Church and is looking for help with a food drive to stock it to complete her Eagle project.
Non perishable items may be donated at the First United Methodist Church and Trinity on Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: Jan. 20-26 2023
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 Jan 20-26:
Friday, Jan. 20, 2023
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Replay – 1-03-23
- 3 p.m. — Democracy Now!
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. — PAC 8 Summer Media Classes
- 7 p.m. — The Whitehouse Chronicles
- 7:30 p.m. — Lost
LA Wins Two Straight Games Heading Into Start Of 2-4A Play
Josiah Fresquez gets past Blas Saucedo for another basket. He scored 23 points for the game, which made him the high point man for the game. The Toppers won 55-44 the game played in Griffith Gym Saturday night. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Enrique Tafoya brings the ball down court in the first quarter. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By MIKE COTE
Sports
Los Alamos Daily Post
It may be a sign of things to come for the Los Alamos Hilltopper boys basketball team, picking up two straight home wins right before the start of the District 2-4A season.
Los Alamos grabbed wins over Aztec and Read More
UNM-Los Alamos Campus To Open At 10 AM Today
UNM-LA News:
The UNM-Los Alamos campus at 1000 University Drive will open at 10 am. today, Jan. 18, due to inclement weather conditions.
Highlights From Jan. 10 Los Alamos School Board Meeting
Members of the LAPS School Board from left, Member Sondra Wyman, Vice President Ellen Specter, Board President Antonio Jaurigue, Member Melanie Colgan and Secretary Christine Bernstein. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos Public School (LAPS) Board met Tuesday, Jan. 10 for the first School Board meeting of 2023.
School Board members unanimously approved the selection of Sondra Wyman to fill the District 5 vacancy on the board. Wyman was then officially sworn into her seat by the Honorable Judge Elizabeth Allen.
After a brief vote, officer positions were decided as follows:
- Board President
Los Alamos Public Schools To Participate In Great Kindness Challenge During Week Of Jan. 23-27, 2023
LAPS students to join 18M others to create a kinder world. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The world can use some extra kindness right now. Students and staff from Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) will participate in the 12th annual Great Kindness Challenge the week of Jan. 23-27 and they enthusiastically invite the entire community to join in.
The Great Kindness Challenge, presented by the global nonprofit Kids for Peace, was launched with three Carlsbad, Calif. schools in 2012 to address bullying and to foster connection, inclusion and compassion.
The annual program has multiplied in enrollment Read More
UNM-LA Closes Campus Due To Weather Conditions
UNM-LA News:
Due to inclement weather conditions today, Jan. 17, the UNM-Los Alamos campus at 1000 University Drive will remain closed all day.
All on-site classes and activities are canceled today as well. Read More
LAPS Cancels All Classes Today Due To Weather Concerns
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) will be closing for the day as more snow is predicted throughout the day. All classes are canceled.
When school is dismissed early or cancelled for the day, all after school programs including athletics (both home and away contests) and activities are canceled.
Find updates on the LAPS website at https://www.laschools.net/ and at https://www.laschools.net/families-students/inclement-weather.
Please stay safe and enjoy the snow. School will resume on a normal schedule Jan. 18, 2023.
Las Escuelas Públicas de Los Álamos están cerradas el Read More
LAPS Notice Of Possible Quorum At Meeting Jan. 19, 2023
LAPS News:
Members of the Los Alamos School Board may attend the Robyn Jackson Strategic Planning Zoom Meeting Jan. 19, 2023.
A Quorum may be present, however no action will be taken. Read More
This Week In Sports: Jan. 17-21, 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 Los Alamos High School Hilltopper Sports Schedule for Tuesday, Jan. 17 through Saturday, Jan. 21:
Jan. 17 Tuesday
- Girls Basketball vs Rio Rancho Home – 7 p.m.
- Boys Basketball vs Moriarty Away – 7 p.m.
Jan. 18 Wednesday
- Boys/Girls Wrestling vs Espanola Away – 3 p.m.
Jan. 19 Thursday
- Girls Basketball vs Moriarty Home – 7 p.m. Broadcast on Daily Post YouTube Channel
Jan. 20 Friday
- Girls Wrestling
Los Alamos Hilltopper Girls Wrestling Team Makes Strong Showing At Recent Competitions
Jade Blackhart dominating her match as LAHS coaches and referee watch closely. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
Molly Castille breaking her opponent down. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
By KayLinda Crawford
Los Alamos Daily Post
The Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Girls Wrestling Team competed recently in The Conflict at Cleveland High School Tournament in Rio Rancho.
“It’s one of the toughest tournaments in the state with teams traveling in from Arizona, Utah and Colorado,” Head Coach Emily Tew said. “The girls placed 11th of 33 teams with Jade Blackhart and Wendy Read More
Los Alamos Public Schools On 2-Hour Delay Today
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools will be on a 2 hour delay today, Jan. 17, due to snow. This delay will give our crews time to make sure parking lots and sidewalks are clear.
There will be NO morning 3Y classes.
Buses will arrive at their usual stops 2 hours late. School will begin 2 hours late. Please be safe in your travels and watch for possible ice on roadways and sidewalks.
LAPS Inclement Weather Procedures:
Two-hour Delayed Start:
- Buses will arrive at bus stops two hours later than the usual pickup time.
School start times:
- Elementary schools – 10:30 a.m.
- Mid School – 10 a.m.
Dennis McQuillan To Receive 2023 Earth Science Achievement Award At Roundhouse Jan. 23
Dennis McQuillan
NMT News:
SOCORRO — A public servant who advanced the role of earth science in public policy will be recognized at the New Mexico State Capitol Jan. 23. The New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources, in cooperation with the state Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, will present the Earth Science Achievement Award for 2023 to Dennis McQuillan during a noon ceremony in the Roundhouse Rotunda in conjunction with Earth Science/New Mexico Tech Day.
New Mexico Tech (NMT) academic and research divisions and earth science-focused state, federal and private Read More
New School Board Member Sondra Wyman Sworn In
Los Alamos County Municipal Court Judge Elizabeth Allen swears in new School Board member Sondra Wyman recently in the School Boardroom on Trinity Drive. Wyman is filling the vacancy in district 5, which resulted from the resignation of School Board member Erin Green. Wyman’s three children attended Los Alamos Public Schools, including Mountain Elementary School. She worked for Los Alamos Public Schools for four years, first as a substitute teacher, then as a special education instructional assistant and then as Los Alamos High School Athletic Secretary before pursuing a career in the Read More
New Mexico Highlands University Launches Social Justice Concentration In Sociology And Anthropology
NMHU News:
New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) has launched a new social justice concentration in Sociology and Anthropology. Students from any discipline interested in social justice also may choose to add it as a minor.
The concentration in social justice will provide students with both theoretical and practical frameworks for understanding human rights, justice, and social movements from local and global perspectives.
Courses can be chosen across a variety of disciplines, including sociology, anthropology, criminal justice, history, English, Political Science, and Spanish, Read More
IAIA Selects Felipe Colón Of Laguna Pueblo As New Provost
Felipe J. Estudillo Colón
IAIA News:
The Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) has announced that Felipe J. Estudillo Colón of Laguna Pueblo has been selected for the newly created IAIA Provost position.
Colón served as the IAIA Academic Dean from 2020–2023 and transitioned into the IAIA Provost position Jan. 9. During an open forum in December, the IAIA Community had an opportunity to meet with Colón as a candidate and learn more about his vision statement for the Academic and Student Services divisions.
IAIA President Dr. Robert Martin (Cherokee Nation) chaired the committee that oversaw Read More
SFCC: Free Fiber Optics Technician Training Begins Feb. 13
Fiber Optics Technician Training begins Monday, Feb. 13 at Santa Fe Community College. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) in partnership with Santa Fe County and the New Mexico Department of Workforce Connections announce applications are open for a free training bootcamp to become a certified fiber optics technician.
Qualified applicants will get up to 80 hours paid internships.
The Professional Readiness for Technical Careers (PROTEC) program begins Monday, Feb. 13 and continues through Friday, Feb. 17 at SFCC Higher Education Center, 1950 Siringo Read More
Del Norte LOV Foundation Announces Opening Of 2023 Scholarship Program
DNCU 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 2023 Scholarship Program aimed at awarding $16,000 to local graduating seniors or equivalent.
The Del Norte LOV Foundation has supported 20 seniors from 2021 – 2022 in their pursuit of higher education. For the second year in a row, the LOV Foundation is increasing the scholarship total available to the community.
”We are very excited to improve lives of youth through our Scholarship Program. Eligible New Mexican high school, Read More
Cornell Land Trust Grant Program Seeking New Proposals
Some grants are used to improve critical foraging and nesting sites for birds such as this Prairie Warbler. Courtesy/Three Rivers Land Trust
Cornell Lab of Ornithology News:
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Cornell Land Trust Bird Conservation Initiative is seeking proposals for its annual small grants program.
These year-long grants are earmarked for land trust projects that improve private lands for birds and promote the regional partnerships often needed to reach conservation goals.
The deadline for proposals is March 1. Awarded grants will be distributed in May. To learn more and apply for a grant, Read More