Final 2023 Topper Revue Performances 2&7 PM Today!
2023 Topper Revue MCs: Elise Ovaska, Olivia Long, Remi Patterson, and Evan Long (back row). Courtesy photo
All performers take stage. Courtesy photo
LAHS Jazz Band is the Final Act. Courtesy photo
Topper Revue MCs get lost in the woods. Courtesy photo
Peter Finch and Isabelle Price. Courtesy photo
LAHS Teachers as Social Media Influencers in a video skit. Pictured: Mary Grace (left), Stephanie Abney, Brian Easton, Lynn Ovaska, Stephanie Mitchell and Jonathan Lathrop. Courtesy photo Read More
Los Alamos District Science Fair Saturday At LAMS
EDUCATION News:
The community is invited to attend the Los Alamos District Science Fair Saturday, Jan. 21 in the gymnasium at Los Alamos Middle School.
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- Public viewing is 1-2 p.m.;
- Elementary Award Ceremony is 4:30 p.m. in the LAMS gym; and
- Junior/Senior Division Award Ceremony is 5:30 p.m. in the LAMS gym.
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Heinrich, Vasquez Highlight Federal Funding Secured To Promote Animal Science Education, Create Workforce Opportunities For Area Students
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich and U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez met with students and leaders from Hatch Valley Public Schools. Courtesy/Heinrich
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich and U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez met with students and leaders from Hatch Valley Public Schools. Courtesy/Heinrich
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich and U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez talks to students from Hatch Valley Public Schools. Courtesy/Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
LAS CRUCES — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) met with students and leaders from Hatch Valley Public Schools Thursday to discuss how direct federal Read More
New Mexico Museum Of Natural History & Science Expands Its Educational & Space Science Programming Through $300,000 Grant From Meta
An exterior shot of the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science. Courtesy of NMMNHS/Tira Howard
NMMNHS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A new, five-year partnership between the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS) and Meta will substantially expand the Museum’s educational footprint in Valencia County and also support the Museum’s Space Science programming.
Meta is donating $300,000 to the NMMNH Foundation, which will support five years of educational classroom visits for every 5th grade classroom in Valencia County and annual sponsored attendance for Valencia Read More
St. John’s College Launches ‘Great Books’ Podcast & Web Series
St. John’s College News:
St. John’s College, the third-oldest college in the U.S. and considered the most contrarian college for its distinct and steadfast approach to the liberal arts—reading and discussing 3,000 years of Great Books over the course of four years—is launching a 20-episode podcast and web series examining the mysteries of ‘who we are as humans and why we see each other and the world as we do’.
Titled ‘Continuing the Conversation,’ St. John’s invites listeners who want to discuss thoughtful ideas and are curious about the books and authors that have influenced civilization Read More
New Mexico Kids Count Data Book: Pandemic-era Child Well-being Data Better Than Expected
Executive Director Amber Wallin
NM Voices for Children News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on New Mexico’s children and families, but data from 2021 reflect no significant declines — and even some slight improvements — in child well-being.
This is likely due to federal and state pandemic relief as well as policy changes made at the state level.
That is among the findings in the 2022 New Mexico KIDS COUNT Data Book, which was released today.
This annual accounting of child well-being in the state tracks several indicators across four domains: economic security, education, Read More
Olions 2023 Topper Revue At Smith Auditorium Jan. 20-21
LAHS News:
The community is invited to attend the Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Olions annual Topper Revue!
This year’s show presents four emcees – played by Evan Long, Olivia Long, Remy Patterson and Elise Ovaska – as frat boys lost in the woods.
It is a show that combines a typical talent show with the story written and acted by the four emcees, and promises to be thoroughly entertaining.
Performances are 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20 and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 at Duane Smith Auditorium.
Tickets are $5 for students both online and at the door and $10 for adults online, $12 for adults Read More
LAPS Quorum Notice: Robyn Jackson Strategic Planning
LAPS News:
Members of the Los Alamos School Board may attend the Robyn Jackson Strategic Planning Zoom Meeting for Training on Strategic Planning 3-5 p.m. today, Jan. 19.
Join the Zoom meeting here.
Meeting ID: 505 663 2222
Passcode: j45K8H
A quorum may be present; however, no action will be taken. Read More
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s Budget Emphasizes Continued Investment In New Mexico Higher Education
Higher Education Secretary Stephanie M. Rodriguez
NMHED News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and the New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) plan to put state dollars to work for students in 2023, opening doors for more New Mexicans through record-breaking programs.
The executive budget recommendation features $1.2 billion in total funding for higher education, including sweeping expansions to high-demand scholarship and financial aid programs that have helped tens of thousands of New Mexicans pursue college and career training.
“New Mexico’s strong economic Read More
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:
ALBUQUERQUE Read More
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