Dinner With A Leader: The Story Of Nina Otero-Warren
Learn the story of Nina Otero-Warren, through a Chautauqua program at 6 p.m. Sept. 16, via zoom. Courtesy/LWVLA
LWVLA News:
The League of Women Voters of Los Alamos’ usual community Lunch with a Leader will be Dinner with a Leader at 6 p.m. Sept. 16, via zoom streaming in coordination with Mesa Public Library.
This is a special dramatic program to meet Nina Otero-Warren, through a Chautauqua program presented by Deborah Blanche. The Chautauqua program format is one in which a historical person’s life is researched thoroughly, then presented as a dramatization by the scholar/performer. Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: LAFD Cadets At Training Station
On the job in Los Alamos recently are members of the new academy of cadets in training at the Los Alamos Fire Department training station on DP Road. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
LAFD cadets in training are learning effective techniques to force open locked doors recently at the LAFD training station on DP Road. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
C’YA Promotes Assets Month And College & Military Day
Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA) is promoting Assets Month and College and Military Day. Courtesy/LAC
Community asked to make a small donation to C’YA’s Change for Change fundraiser. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
C’YA Founder
The time has arrived for Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA) to once again promote Assets Month and College and Military Day.
The bulk of our work is based on the Search Institute’s research on the 40 Developmental Assets. The categories include; Support, Empowerment, Boundaries & Expectations, Constructive Use of Time, Commitment Read More
New Mexico Public Education Department Receives $9 Million Mental Health Grant
Public Education Secretary Designate Kurt Steinhaus
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) has been awarded a five-year grant worth nearly $9 million to help three New Mexico school districts expand their mental health services to promote healthy development of school-aged youth and prevent youth violence.
Farmington Municipal Schools, Santa Fe Public Schools and Socorro Consolidated Schools will participate in project AWARE with funding provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. AWARE stands for Advancing Wellness Read More
United Church Debuts Children’s Sunday School Program
By ALLISON WATKINS
United Church of Los Alamos
The United Church of Los Alamos is excited to begin its new children’s Sunday School program for kids ages Kindergarten-5th grade.
Bible Quest will use the Workshop Rotation Model of teaching whereby the major stories in the Bible are taught and reinforced over a 4 to 6 week time frame using various styles of learning such
Rotary Club Hosts Speaker Christine St. Vrain Fischahs
At a recent Rotary meeting, historian Christine St. Vrain Fischahs described her ancestor’s role in 19th century New Mexico and the development of the Santa Fe Trail. Photo by Bob Hull
By LINDA HULL
Vice President
Rotary Club of Los Alamos
“Ceran St. Vrain, my fourth great-uncle, was a New Mexico leader and pioneer,” explained Christine St. Vrain Fischahs at the Aug. 24 meeting of the Rotary Club of Los Alamos. “He has been described as a mountain man, trader, merchant, fur trapper, soldier, and politician.”
To commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Santa Fe Trail, “considered the most important Read More
Christine Engelbrecht Wins 2021 Yale Educator Award
Los Alamos High School honors and AP Language teacher Christine Engelbrecht has won the 2021 Yale Educator Award! In June, Engelbrecht also was chosen by LAHS graduate Andrew West as his Educator of Distinction. The 2021 Yale Educator Award winners have been announced and more information can be found here. Photo by Jessica Booton Photography/www.jessicabootonphotography.com Read More
On The job In Los Alamos: Cmdr. Oliver Morris Taping PSA
On the job in Los Alamos are Los Alamos Police Cmdr. Oliver Morris and Los Alamos Daily Post videographer/photographer Nate Limback taping a back to school traffic safety public service announcement recently at the police station. The PSA can be viewed on the Daily Post YouTube Channel during broadcasts of Hilltopper sports games. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
LAPS Expands Pre-K Program For 2021-22 School Year
Pre-K teacher Tiffany Ziegler gets class started the first day of school at Chamisa Elementary. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) has expanded PreSchool for the 2021-22 school year to include programs at four elementary schools.
The district is now able to provide Pre-K to 137 4-year-old students.
“We are excited to be able to offer this program to more children this year,” Interim Superintendent Jennifer Guy said.
Pre-K programs for 4 year olds have been available at Barranca and Piñon Elementary schools for several years.
This year, programs were created at Chamisa Read More
NMDCA: First Free Sunday For New Mexicans Sept. 5
NMDCA News:
The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA) invites all residents to visit its museums and historic sites Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021, for FREE!
Every first Sunday of the month, NMDCA offers free admission to New Mexico residents at most of its locations.
This allows residents to share in the history, artwork and cultural attractions of the state.
First Sunday Free Museums & Historic Sites:
- Museum of International Folk Art;
- Museum of Indian Arts and Culture;
- New Mexico Museum of Art;
- New Mexico History Museum;
- National Hispanic Cultural Center; and
- ALL New Mexico Historic
New Mexico Veterans Services Dept. Hosts Veteran Suicide Prevention/Awareness Facebook Discussion Friday
DVS News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Veterans Services (DVS) is hosting a live Facebook discussion on Veteran Suicide Prevention and Awareness tomorrow 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 3.
Veterans, family members, and friends can join this discussion on the DVS Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/nmdvshealthcare2015.
DVS Healthcare Coordination Division Director Jemia Warner will be joined by representatives from the New Mexico VA Health Care System (NMVAHCS), the American Legion, and the Gallup Vet Center to discuss services available for at-risk veterans here in New Mexico. Read More
LAPS Takes Bite Out Of Mosquito Problem
Los Alamos Public Schools is addressing a mosquito problem behind Aspen School. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
A bog outside Aspen Elementary School is a breeding ground for mosquitos. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
Aspen Elementary School and the surrounding neighborhood are a-buzz, but not in a good way. A large drainage area behind the school, meant to manage run-off water from the parking lot, roof and other flat surfaces has become a boggy breeding ground for mosquitoes, with clouds of the pesky insects Read More
National History Day Students Tour Oppenheimer House
National History Day students Anna Batista and Mikey Bane about to step into history with Museum Educator Dr. Aimee Slaughter during a special preview tour Saturday of the Oppenheimer House on Bathtub Row. Courtesy/LAHS
LAHS News:
The Los Alamos Historical Society gave scholars from the National History Day Club a special preview tour Saturday of the Oppenheimer House on Bathtub Row.
The house was donated to the Historical Society last year upon the death of its long-time owner Helene Suydam.
National History Day President Anna Batista thought it was interesting that, “Even though many parts Read More
Atomic City Transit Welcomes Students With CommuniTREE
Atomic City Transit welcomes students back to school with the September CommuniTREE. County departments take turns each month decorating the CommuniTREE with various themes. View the CommuniTREE just off the lobby inside the Los Alamos County Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave., in downtown Los Alamos. Courtesy/LAC Read More
Hilltopper Swimming & Diving Team Fundraiser Sept. 11
Team captains Sylvia Holesinger, Andy Corliss and Kamaya Ronning invite the community to the LAHS Swim Team Waffle pool party fundraiser Sept. 11 at East Park Pool. Courtesy/Stu Corliss
By STU CORLISS
LAHS Swim Coach
The Los Alamos High School Swimming and Diving team will host a Waffle Pool Party Fundraiser at East Park Pool at 111 East Road from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11.
The price is $20 per ticket/ $50 per family; tickets are available from team members, or at the door. All proceeds will go to benefit the swimming and diving teams. The costs have all been donated. Checks for tickets
SRO Cpl. Samantha Terrazas Joins Pre-K Class At Barranca
School Resource Officer Cpl. Samantha Terrazas joins teacher Abigail Lopez’s Pre-K class recently at Barranca Mesa Elementary School as they work on Tractor crowns for the letter T. Photo by Abigail Lopez
Abigail Lopez’s students have been studying the letter T recently at Barranca Mesa. Photo by Abigail Lopez
Students create crowns to show their learning for the day recently at Barranca Mesa. Photo by Abigail Lopez Read More
Scenes From 2021 Bear Fest At Los Alamos Nature Center
Children disguised as a ‘pack of animals’ visit a booth during the Pajarito Environmental Education Center Bear Fest Saturday at the Los Alamos Nature Center on Canyon Road. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Children participate in a game provided by the Los Luceros Historic Site Saturday during the Bear Fest. The Participants quickly clean up a campsite in order to keep it bear-friendly. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Arts Council helps Bear Fest participants utilize their creativity with an art project. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
A representative Read More
Los Alamos Public Schools Once Again Offers Online Option
Los Alamos Online Learning Academy staff pose before the start of the new school year. This is the second year that LAPS has offered the online learning option. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools is once again offering an online version of school for families who prefer to remain at home: the Los Alamos Online Learning Academy (LAOLA).
Now in its second year, LAOLA has a staff of 16 teachers, service providers and instructional assistants serving 70 students in kindergarten through 8th grade.
“LAOLA is designed to give families more flexibility in meeting their students’ academic Read More
Last Call For Fall 2021 UNM-LA Intern Applications
Homecoming Parade ‘Blast The Bengals’ Friday Sept. 17
Map of locations for floats, walkers and trailers for Sept. 17 Homecoming Parade. Courtesy/LAPS
Float from a previous Homecoming Parade. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Homecoming Parade “Blast the Bengals” Friday, Sept. 17.
It’s time to start planning for this year’s Homecoming Parade, which takes place Friday, Sept. 17.
This year’s theme is “Blast the Bengals” as the Los Alamos High School Varsity Football team will host the Gallup Bengals at 7 that evening at Sullivan Field.
The parade begins at 2:30 p.m. starting at the intersection of 4th Street and Central Avenue and proceeds down Central Read More