On Rare Disease Day, Luján And Heinrich Introduce Legislation To Increase Cerebral Cavernous Malformations Research And Education
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, and U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) reintroduced the Cerebral Cavernous Malformations Clinical Awareness, Research and Education Act (CCM-CARE) which would expand National Institutes of Health (NIH) research related to cerebral cavernous malformations.
Nationwide, an estimated 600,000 Americans are affected by Cerebral Cavernous Malformations (CCM), and due to limited research, there is currently no treatment for CCM other Read More
AFRL Holds 10th Annual Space Domain Awareness Leadership Workshop
The Air Force Maui Optical and Supercomputing site, or AMOS, Maui Space Surveillance Complex, or MSSC, sits on the summit of Haleakala on the island of Maui, Hawaii. The MSSC, operated under the 15th Space Surveillance Squadron, hosts several Department of the Air Force space domain awareness, or SDA, sensors. The site’s 3.6-meter telescope, seen in the image projecting a sodium guidestar beam, is the largest optical telescope in the Department of Defense. This telescope and the site’s other smaller telescope systems support the U.S. Space Force’s SDA mission. The AMOS site operates experimental Read More
Higher Education Secretary Stephanie M. Rodriguez Confirmed To Second Term
Secretary Stephanie M. Rodriguez
HED News:
SANTA FE — Secretary Stephanie M. Rodriguez will continue to the lead the New Mexico Higher Education Department (HED) following her reappointment my Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and confirmation by the Senate on Saturday.
“I am honored to continue serving New Mexico students, families, and educators as the cabinet secretary of the New Mexico Higher Education Department and building upon the remarkable progress we have made in making our state a leader in college access, affordability, and student support,” HED Secretary Rodriguez said. “I thank Read More
Tickets On Sale For LAHS Olions Performance Of Pippin
Courtesy/LAHS
LAHS News:
The community is invited to attend the Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Olions’ performance of Pippin.
Pippin is a musical originally released in 1972 with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Roger O. Hirson. Bob Fosse, who directed the original Broadway production, also was a great contributor to the libretto. Fosse also originally choreographed Pippin, so you will see that the dance in this rendition is inspired by him.
The show premises on a mysterious impromptu performance troupe, led by the Leading Player, to depict the story of Pippin, the son of Charlemagne Read More
Op-Ed: Help Our Teachers!
By MORRIE PONGRATZ
Secretary
Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation
When my wife Cheryl and I moved here 50 years ago we were attracted by the excellent reputation of the Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS). We were disappointed to find that resources for teachers in Los Alamos were lagging what we had experienced at Benjamin Tasker Junior High in Bowie, Maryland where Cheryl was chair of the science department (I even taught earth science there for a while).
For example, Cheryl took a significant cut in pay to teach at LAPS. Currently the average teacher salary in Prince George’s County is $60,500 Read More
Topper Girls Basketball Wins 2023 District Championship!
Topper Girls win district title by defeating the Moriarty Pintos in a game played Saturday night in Griffith Gymnasium. The Toppers struggled in the first half but pulled their game together the second half to win 56-52. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
GG Romero finds an opening in the strong Pinto defense to score. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
By MIKE COTE
Sports
Los Alamos Daily Post
One Los Alamos basketball team will be headed to the 2022-23 postseason, but the other will be staying at home.
The Los Alamos Hilltopper girls basketball team was awarded a No. 6 seed in the Class 4A Read More
Topper Boys Close Out Season With Loss To Taos Tigers
Josiah Fresquez finds the going tough as he drives through the strong Tiger defense all night but managed to score 12 points for the game. The Toppers lost the contest 53-57. The game was played Friday night in the high school gymnaium in Taos and broadcast on the Daily Post YouTube channel. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Ethan Mondragon brings the ball down court in the first quarter, he scored 3 points in the game. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Niko Garcia finds a rare opening in the constant defense of the Tigers to get a shot off. He scored 13 points in the game. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
This Week In Sports: Feb. 28 – March 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 Los Alamos High School Hilltopper Sports Schedule for Tuesday, Feb. 28 through Saturday, March 4:
Feb. 28 Tuesday
- Softball vs Manzano Away – 3:30 p.m.
March 2 Thursday
- Baseball vs Silver at St. Pius Away – 3:30 p.m.
March 3 Friday
- Baseball vs TBA at St. Pius Away – TBA
- Girls Basketball State 1st Round Playoffs vs Valley Home – 6 p.m. – Broadcast on Daily Post YouTube Channel
March 4 Saturday
- Softball
New Mexico High School Students To Compete In ProStart Culinary & Management Competition
Courtesy/HIEF
NMRA News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The Hospitality Industry Education Foundation (HIEF) and New Mexico Restaurant Association (NMRA) will host the 20th Annual New Mexico ProStart Invitational in Albuquerque today Feb. 27, at the Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown, at 2600 Louisiana Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110.
More than 75 top New Mexico High School students from across the state including Los Alamos demonstrate their mastery of Culinary and Management skills in a fast-paced competition to win their share of $1,000,000 in scholarships. The best time to film the competition is around Read More
SFCC Veterans Resource Center Hosts Red Cross Effective Communication Resiliency Workshop Feb. 28
SFCC News:
Santa Fe Community College’s (SFCC) Veterans Resource Center hosts Red Cross Effective Communication Resiliency Workshop for Veterans and their families, 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28.
Red Cross supports military and veteran families with free and confidential workshops. Whether you or a family member have recently entered the military, or you are a long-time veteran, navigating the many transitions connected with military and veteran service can be hard.
Reconnection workshops aim to ease the stress that comes with these changes.
Free event. Call 505.262.6162 to reserve a seat. Read More
SFWAF: Forward To The Past With Prof. Jay West Feb. 28
Odesa Opera House, 1979 by PHK. Jan. 25, the UN’s Cultural Agency, UNESCO declared the historic center of Odesa a World Heritage Site, describing it as ‘the duty of all humanity’ to protect it and added it to the list of world heritage sites in danger. Courtesy/SFWAF
SFWAF News:
In this free web series for Santa Fe World Affairs Forum (SFWAF) members and friends, historian Dr. James L. West explores the troubled relationship between Ukraine and Russia from earliest times to the present war.
Join SFWAF 10:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays beginning Feb. 14 for dynamic discussions leading up the Santa Fe Read More
Op-Ed: New Mexico Bill Poised To Make Meaningful Special Education Changes
Contributors to this Op-Ed:
Joel Davis, NM Developmental Disability Council Chair & parent, Katie Stone, NMDD Council Vice-chair & parent, Jennifer D. Sanchez, CFPSW NMDD Council Secretary & parent, Valentín Anaya, NMDD Council Treasurer, & parent, John Arango NMDD Council Past Chair & parent
By NMDD Council Members:
HB 285, the Special Education Act, begins the process of transformation long overdue in special education and will ultimately improve the outcomes for disabled students statewide. It’s about time.
- Only 64% of students receiving special education
Los Alamos Public Schools 2023 Excellence In Student Achievement Award Deadline For Nominations Is March 3
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) would like to remind the community that the deadline to submit nominations for the New Mexico School Board Association’s (NMSBA) 2023 Excellence in Student Achievement Award is Friday, March 3, 2023.
Nominations for this award may be submitted using the form here.
The NMSBA Excellence in Student Achievement Award recognizes school leaders, staff and other individuals who have played an important role in improving student achievement. Read More
LAHS: Details On District Championship Games Feb. 24-25
SPORTS News:
Los Alamos High School will host the Girls District Championship game at 6 p.m. (gates will open at 4:30 p.m.) Saturday, Feb. 25 in Griffith Gymnasium.
The Lady Toppers will take on the Moriarty Pintos.
For the district tournament, there will be no cash sales and all sales are through GoFan. Passes will not be accepted for either game.
The link to purchase tickets for Saturday’s game is here.
Concessions will be available. Only cash is accepted for concession sales.
The LAHS Boys Basketball team will play in the Boys District Championship game 6 p.m. today at Taos.
Tickets are available Read More
Kristin Kosiewicz Memorial Scholarship Deadline Nears
The winners of the 2022 Kristin Kosiewicz Memorial Scholarship from left, Stan Kosiewicz (Kristin’s father), Camille Romero, Brianna Nieto and Amy Anderson (stepmother). Courtesy photo
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA)
Stan Kosiewicz and Amy Anderson hope to raise awareness to the dangers of substance abuse and prevent others from experiencing tragedy with the Kristin Kosiewicz Memorial Scholarship.
The family celebrated the work of local students with their first scholarship in 2022. Again this year they remind the community that even young people with Read More
This Week In Sports Update: Feb. 24-25, 2023
This Week in Sports Update:
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 LAHS updated Sports Schedule for today, Feb. 24 through Saturday, Feb. 25:
Feb. 24 today
- Boys basketball vs Taos Away – 6 p.m. – Broadcast on Daily Post Youtube Channel
Feb. 25 Saturday
- Baseball vs Del Norte Away – 10 a.m.
- Baseball vs Del Norte Away 12 p.m.
- Girls Basketball District Championship vs Moriarty Home – 6 p.m. – Broadcast on Daily Post Youtube
Los Alamos Hilltoppers Swim Teams Bring Home Treasure Chest Full Of Medals From 2023 State Championship!
The Topper 2023 Swim Team at the State Championship. Courtesy Photo
By SANDY HURLOCKER & COACH CHRIS WETTELAND
LAHS SPORTS
Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Boys and girls swim teams take 3rd and fourth place at NMAA State Championships, and bring home a treasure chest full of medals in the process
Twenty-eight high school teams from all corners of New Mexico brought nearly 400 competitors to vie for top honors at the State Swimming and Diving Championships, Feb. 17 and 18 at Albuquerque Academy, with champions declared in 18 individual events, and six relays.
At the end of the weekend, the Los Read More
Nathan: Better Board Practices Lead To Better Schools
By FRED NATHAN
Executive Director
Think New Mexico
School boards are an often undervalued piece of the puzzle in improving New Mexico’s public schools.
They play a critically important role in setting the tone, culture, and expectations for the schools they oversee.
Last year, Think New Mexico published a report titled: A Roadmap for Rethinking Public Education in New Mexico, which proposed a sweeping ten-point plan with 30 separate legislative recommendations to improve the performance of New Mexico’s public schools. One of those planks highlighted research demonstrating that local Read More
LAPS Celebrates School Bus Driver Appreciation Week
Courtey/LAPS
LAPS News:
As part of National School Bus Driver Appreciation Week, Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) would like to take this opportunity to thank its transportation staff.
LAPS employs 13 route drivers with one open route that is filled daily by substitute drivers, and four assistants, as well as 11 substitute bus drivers. Keith Rosenbaum is the Director of Transportation. Chris Smith is the Transportation Specialist and Matt Romero is the mechanic in the transportation department.
Bus drivers include, Diana Bequette, Aubrey Brown, David Coleman, Lauren Fields, Malia Goddard, Read More
Local Coach Bob Scott Speaks To Students In Lori Thompson’s English Literature/Sports Classes At LAHS
Local Coach Bob Scott speaking today with students in teacher Lori Thompson’s English Literature/Sports classes at Los Alamos High School. Coach Scott spoke about his athletic background, teaching and coaching experiences, sports and health, and his philosophy of coaching. He shared lots of great stories, spoke about former students he coached and fielded questions from the students. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Local Coach Bob Scott speaking today with students and answering questions in teacher Lori Thompson’s English Literature/Sports classes at Los Alamos High School. Read More