LAPS Foundation Recognizes Scholarship Winners And ‘Educators Of Distinction’
Isaac Ronning chooses Mick Matusak as his Educator of Distinction. Courtesy/LAPS Foundation
Amaya Coblentz chooses Jenny Diesburg-Lathrop as her Educator of Distinction. Courtesy/LAPS Foundation
Sarah Crotzer chooses Naomi Unger as her Educator of Distinction. Courtesy/LAPS Foundation
Emily Holmes chooses Margo Batha as her Educator of Distinction. Courtesy/LAPS Foundation
LAPS Foundation News:
The Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation awarded scholarships to 11 outstanding students in the class of 2020 for their demonstrated service contributions to the students and community Read More
2020 Special Session: State Lawmakers Did Not Debate Non-binding House Memorial Opposing Yazzie/Martinez Lawsuit
PED Cabinet Secretary Ryan Stewart
By DILLON MULLAN
SFNM
State lawmakers in the special legislative session did not debate a non-binding House memorial opposing the state’s controversial effort to dismiss the groundbreaking Yazzie/Martinez lawsuit — frustrating advocates who said the Public Education Department has failed to make systemic changes to benefit high-needs students who would benefit from additional funding and programming.
District Court Judge Sarah Singleton ruled in 2018 New Mexico denies English-language learners, special education students, Native American Read More
Los Alamos High School 2020 Graduate Trystan Osburn Accepts Appointment To United States Air Force Academy
LAHS Class of 2020 graduate Trystan Osburn reports Thursday to the United States Air Force Academy to begin his Basic Cadet Training. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
EDUCATION News:
Los Alamos High School Class of 2020 graduate Trystan Osburn has accepted an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy.
Osburn was the Commanding Officer for the LAHS NJROTC unit during the 2019-2020 school year. While at LAHS, he was an Honors Student, Senior Class Historian, member of the National Honors Society and a Natural Helpers Officer.
He also was recognized as an Honorary National Merit Read More
Higher Education Cuts Could Jeopardize Research Funding, Hiring As Lawmakers Trim Budgets Across New Mexico
State Rep. Patty Lundstrom, D-GallupProposed cuts to higher education spending in New Mexico could jeopardize some research funding for state universities and lead to a hiring freeze at Santa Fe Community College, advocates say.
Universities and colleges in New Mexico are denouncing proposed cuts to higher education spending as lawmakers trim budgets across state government to fill a $2.4 billion budget hole wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic and a devastated oil and gas market.
A draft House bill seeking to blend recommendations from Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
Governor Remarks On Progress Of Special Session
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement this afternoon on the progress made so far at the special session:
“I am encouraged by the progress of the Legislature amid this most unusual special session. Lawmakers are making headway on the essential business of election accessibility, tax relief, assistance for small businesses and local governments that have been ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic, civil rights and public safety reform – and of course ensuring the state’s finances are on steady footing through January and Read More
Be Bear Aware: Keeping Our Black Bears Safe
This black bear was photographed in Water Canyon in the summer of 2016. Photo by Craig Martin
By JENNA STANEK
PEEC Volunteer
Los Alamos County is home to a unique subspecies of black bear, the New Mexico black bear (Ursus americanus amblyceps).
The New Mexico black bear is the official state animal of New Mexico and occurs in Colorado, New Mexico, western Texas, eastern Arizona and southeastern Utah.
Grizzly bears, also called brown bears, no longer occur in New Mexico. The color of the black bear can vary from black, brown to cinnamon. Cinnamon colored black bears are the most common color we see Read More
New Mexico State Legislators Grapple With How Badly Budget Cuts Will Affect Classroom Learning
Sen. Mimi Stewart
By ROBERT NOTT
SFNM
As educators continue to wonder and worry about what school will look like for both them and their students this fall, state legislators began grappling with the reality of how badly budget cuts will affect classroom learning.
The outlook, some said, is not pretty.
The appropriations bill introduced in the House during the first day of a special legislative session proposes a number of cuts to help fill the state’s budgetary gap — including a $44 million-plus hit to the state’s public education funding formula and an across-the-board reduction Read More
LAPS Parents Provide Feedback About 2020-21 School Year
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos Public Schools sent a survey to all parents and families June 5 requesting feedback about options being considered for starting school safely in August 2020.
Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus explained that communicating with parents is essential and the data from this survey will be useful in planning for the upcoming school year.
“We greatly appreciate parent engagement and feedback on this important topic,” Steinhaus said. “We hope that CDC and state health guidelines will allow us to return to more normal times. Until then, we are planning to provide the best possible Read More
BSMA Hosts Los Alamos Trivia Virtually During Pandemic
A question appears on the screen during the wildly popular Los Alamos Trivia event hosted virtually June 11 by the Bradbury Science Museum Association (BSMA). Learn more at www.bradburyassociation.org. Courtesy photo
Categories for the Los Alamos Trivia event hosted virtually June 11 by the BMSA. Courtesy photo Read More
New Albuquerque FBI Child Exploitation And Human Trafficking Task Force Swears In Bernalillo County Law Enforcement Officers
The FBI Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force welcomed on Monday six new task force officers representing the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office and the Second Judicial District Attorney’s Office. Three FBI Special Agents who are on the Task Force joined them for this photo. Courtesy/FBI
FBI News:
A new FBI Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force welcomed six Bernalillo County law enforcement officers to its ranks after they were deputized.
Special Agent in Charge James Langenberg of the Albuquerque FBI Division swore in four Bernalillo County Read More
Española YMCA Teen Center Reopens Wednesday
Española YMCA Teen Center News:
In compliance with the governor’s guidance on reopening summer youth programs, the Española YMCA Teen Center (EYTC) will resume operations at noon Wednesday, June 17, in a modified format and with shortened hours,12-6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
In order to minimize risk, EYTC will reopen to current members only for the time being, and require that all parents/guardians sign an acknowledgment and assumption of risk of COVID-19 before youth may enter, Center Director Ben Sandoval said.
Sandoval said that youth’s temperature will be taken upon arrival Read More
Community Invited To Take Virtual Helicopter Ride With Classic Air Medical At Summer Family Evening Wednesday
Join PEEC and Classic Air Medical for a virtual Summer Family Evening event. The live-stream will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 17 and registration is required. Del Norte Credit Union is sponsoring this and all of PEEC’s Summer Family Evening events in 2020. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The community is invited to take a virtual helicopter ride with Classic Air Medical at PEEC’s Summer Family Evening.
This live-streamed event is 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 17. Participants will learn about the important work that Classic Air Medical does as an air medical transfer service. Del Norte Credit Union Read More
Los Alamos Preseason Practice Gets Underway
As preseason practice gets underway Monday morning, Los Alamos High School Head Football Coach Garett Williams screens each player this morning before they can participate in the preseason workouts. This safety precaution applies to all sports in preseason workouts and the participants must follow social distancing while practicing. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Head Football Coach Garett Williams leads his players Monday morning in workout routines. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
LAHS Girls Head Wrestling Coach Emily Tew shows the preseason wrestlers maneuvers Read More
DNCU Awards Scholarships To 10 Graduating Seniors
DNCU News:
- In its 20th year of awarding scholarships, DNCU assists students during a time of uncertainty.
SANTA FE—Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU), New Mexico’s hometown financial cooperative, is proud to announce the 10 recipients of the DNCU Scholarship program for the 2020-21 school year.
Each finalist will receive $1,000 toward their higher education goals – a college or vocational school of their choice.
“The scholarship program at DNCU was created to inspire younger generations to reach their full potential and we are honored to present these exemplary students with scholarships,” Read More
New Mexico Department Of Cultural Affairs Continues Virtual Summer Programming For Children
DCA is dedicated to continuing to provide educational, enriching programming to the children of New Mexico and their families throughout the summer. Courtesy/DCA
DCA News:
SANTA FE — From engaging camps to hands-on activities, the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) continues to provide educational and quality programming for children in a virtual environment this summer.
As a starting point, parents are encouraged to check out the Summer Youth Programs portal at www.newmexicoculture.org. From there, easily navigate through the programs offered by many of the state museums, Read More
SFCC Hosts Spring 2020 Virtual Commencement Ceremony
Santa Fe Community College at 6401 Richards Court in Santa Fe. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE – Santa Fe Community College announces that it will host a Virtual Commencement Ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 20.
While graduates won’t be on campus, they will be celebrated as their names and awards are announced during a live broadcast on KSWV 99.9 FM/810 AM (live at https://www.santafetoday.com/kswv/) that will also stream live on YouTube at https://youtu.be/RB0xfiYy09c and on SFCVTV-16 on Comcast.
President Read More
LAPS: Racial Injustice, Dialogue And Healing … We Want Our Families To Know We Care About Them…
By Ellen Ben-Naim
President, Los Alamos School Board
Kurt Steinhaus
Superintendent, Los Alamos Public Schools
Dear Staff, Parents and Families,
The tragic death of George Floyd and the events that have unfolded are a heartbreaking reminder of the deep-rooted systemic racism and polarization in our country.
We have struggled to find words to express our grief as our hearts ache for the families of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and countless others. We also grieve for all those who may have seen a reflection of their own life experience in that traumatic video footage.
This Read More
Sullivan Field House Project Moving Right Along
Construction as it appears today on the Sullivan Field House, which began in December adjacent to UNM-Los Alamos on Diamond Drive. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Europe 2020 Postponed; Remaining Coffee For Sale
Europe 2019 included 45 travelers from Los Alamos – 39 graduates and six chaperones in front of the always-busy Piazza del Duomo June 20, 2019 in Milan. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Today, June 14th, 31 graduated seniors should be boarding an airplane to fly to France for their 11-day educational tour of Europe so they can expand their horizons and celebrate their end of high school.
However, like many whose summer travel plans have changed, Europe 2020’s travelers will not be able to travel abroad with their peers for their special trip to Paris, the Alps, Munich, and Vienna.
On March Read More
Rotary Club Of Los Alamos Announces 2020 Deborah Beene Memorial Music Performance Award Recipients
ROTARY News:
The Rotary Club of Los Alamos recently held auditions for its annual Deborah Beene Memorial Music Performance Awards.
This is the first time in its history that awards were determined based on performances submitted on audio-visual recordings.
This year’s winners were each awarded $1,000 and asked to use the money for fees to attend a music camp, for college or university music expenses, for the purchase of a better instrument, or for tuition for private music instruction.
2020 recipients: Jackson Bell, Ursula Coe and Eleanor Henderson.
Jackson Bell
Jackson Bell is a trombonist Read More
