Now That School Is Underway, LAPS Resource Officers Remind Community Of Safety Concerns
LAPS School Resource Officers (SROs), include from left, Cpl. James Keane, Cpl. Everett Williams, Cpl. John Harris, Cpl. Samantha Terrazas and Sgt. Chris Ross. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos Police Department School Resource Officers (SROs) assigned to the Los Alamos Public Schools would like to welcome everyone back to school and take a moment to remind the community about safety concerns that have been observed since the start of school Aug. 12:
- All visitors must check-in at the main office at a school site and provide identification. The school will issue a temporary identification
Community Receives A+ For 2021 School Supplies For Students
School Counselor Kim Pulliam poses with supplies provided for Aspen Elementary School students. Courtesy/JJAB
School Counselor Alyssa Romero displays supplies provided for Barranca Elementary students. Courtesy/JJAB
JJAB News:
The Los Alamos community receives an A+ when it comes to 2021 school supplies.
Thanks to the generosity of local businesses, churches and individuals, Los Alamos JJAB was able to raise $4,600, in financial and material donations, for school supplies for Los Alamos Public Schools students.
Through the JJAB Resource Specialist program, 63 individual students Read More
New Mexico Colleges & Universities Receive $43.5 Million From National Science Foundation
NMHED News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) has announced that six New Mexico colleges and universities have received a total of $43.5 million in dedicated research funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support research projects in biology, medicine, computer science, math, environmental science and more.
Several grants also focus on increasing the number of women, Native Americans, Hispanics, and other historically underrepresented groups in research fields.
“New Mexico’s public colleges and research universities add tremendous value Read More
Drivers Urged To Obey Traffic Laws Regarding School Buses
LAPS Transportation Department reports 13 cars have run the bus stop arms since school began less than two weeks ago and urges drivers to exercise caution and obey traffic laws. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Students have been back in school for less than two weeks and the Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Transportation Department is already reporting that 13 cars have run the bus stop arms.
“We need your help in keeping our students safe,” Interim Superintendent Jennifer Guy said. “We have an ongoing problem with drivers running the stop arms while the school buses are loading kids, which is terrifying Read More
Green: Running For School Board To Represent & Serve All
By ERIN GREEN
Candidate
School Board District 5
My name is Erin Green, and I am excited to announce that I am running to continue representing District 5 (Mountain) of the Los Alamos Public School Board.
I was honored to be appointed in July to the seat vacated by Dawn Jalbert. It has been a rewarding experience so far, and I am eager to have the opportunity to extend my service. In my role as a parent, and through my experiences as a counselor, Girl Scout leader, and church community leader, I have become deeply passionate about advocating for services, support, and opportunities for all members of Read More
Chartwells Serving Up A ‘Mood Boost’ For LAMS Students
Courtesy/LAMS
LAMS News:
Los Alamos Middle School (LAMS) students are going to experience a ‘Mood Boost’ at lunch this week. Chartwells Food Service is hosting a three-day program that includes new menus that features exciting and delicious mood-boosting ingredients.
“This program is designed to help students make the connection between what they eat and how they feel,” explained Oscar Valtierra, Director of Dining Services. “Mood Boost is part of our effort to create a fun food environment to ensure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than when they came in.”
The program Read More
Giant Chalk Tiger Greets Aspen Elementary School Students
A giant chalk tiger greeted students this morning at Aspen Elementary School in Los Alamos in celebration of the second full week of school. Local artist and Aspen parent, Erin Brenneman, created this masterpiece for the students and families who grace its steps every school day. The chalk tiger also wants to remind parents that Open House is at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26. Virtual and in-person options to attend are available this year. Please wear a mask and remember social distancing. Courtesy photo Read More
Los Alamos Historical Society Lecture Series Begins Sept. 14
Los Alamos Historical Society News:
The Los Alamos Historical Society announces its 2021–22 lecture series.
The first lecture is 7 p.m., Sept. 14 in Fuller Lodge, with a presentation from Michael Ettema on “Maria and Julian’s Pottery Revolution”.
The series continues on second Tuesdays through fall and spring.
Historical Society lectures are free and follow public health guidelines for indoor gatherings (currently, masks are required inside Fuller Lodge).
For his lecture Sept. 14, Ettema will talk about the transformation of pottery making at the Pueblo of San Ildefonso by Maria and Julian Read More
David Hampton Files For UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board
David Hampton files today for a seat on the UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board in Position 1. Courtesy/LAC Read More
Lee G. Weinland Files For UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board
Lee G. Weinland files today for a seat on the UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board in Position 1. Courtesy/LAC Read More
Chris Luchini Files For UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board
Chris Luchini files today in Council Chambers for UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board in Position 1. Courtesy/LAC Read More
Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office Staff Assist Candidates Filing For UNM-LA Advisory & School Boards Today
The Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office staff keeps busy today registering candidates in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building for the upcoming UNM-LA Advisory Board and LAPS School Board elections. From left, back row: Deputy Clerk Ubaldo Barela, Senior Deputy Clerk Victoria (Tori) Montoya, Elections Manager Steve Fresquez, Senior Deputy Clerk Victoria Martinez. From left, front row: Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas, Deputy Clerk Anna Archuleta and Chief Deputy Clerk Adrianna Ortiz. Courtesy/LAC Read More
Hilltoppers Win First Game Of Season Against Española
Jeremiah Hartzol celebrates the Toppers first touchdown of the season. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Jeremiah Hartzol goes high to make this catch. He caught 10 passes for the night and 5 catches resulted in touchdowns. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
By Mike Cote
Sports
Los Alamos Daily Post
Fans of Los Alamos Hilltopper football saw something Friday night some of them might never have seen in their lifetimes: a pass-heavy offensive attack.
Unveiling a new offensive scheme in their 2021 season opener, the Hilltoppers spread things out and performed a full aerial assault against Read More
Chuck McCullough Files For UNM-LA Advisory Board
Chuck McCullough files today for the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Advisory Board in Council Chambers inside the Municipal Building. He is running for Position 3. McCullough explained that he is interested in serving on the UNM-LA Advisory Board because he has lived in Los Alamos for more than 35 years and has always thought UNM-LA is a ‘treasure’. He added that he also has been a proponent for higher education. ‘I simply would like to be part of helping UNM-LA be all it can be and should be in this community,’ McCullough said. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos School Board Hosts Meeting Aug. 26
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos Public School Board will meet 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26 at the Administration Offices, School Board Room 2101 Trinity Drive, Suite V.
This meeting will also be held virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda for this meeting here.
Find the link for this meeting here.
Passcode: lapsboard Read More
Paul Anthony Jaramillo Files For School Board
Paul Anthony Jaramillo files Los Alamos Public School Board today in Council Chambers inside the Municipal Building. Jaramillo is running for District 2. He explained that he decided to run for school board because he has seen the changes and direction that the school district has taken over the years and, ‘I just want to be involved in that change’. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Nickole Aguilar Garcia Files For School Board
Nickole Aguilar Garcia files for the Los Alamos Public School Board today in Council Chambers inside the Municipal Building. She is running for District 5. Aguilar Garcia said she decided to run for the school board because, ‘As a parent of four kids in the district and as a community member I know how important it is to support our schools and give a strong voice for students and parents. And I have many friends who are teachers in this district that I strongly support as well.’ Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Stephen Boerigter Files For Re-Election To School Board
Los Alamos School Board Member Stephen Boerigter files for re-election today in Council Chambers inside the Los Alamos County Municipal Building. Boerigter represents District 2. He explained that he decided to run for re-election because, ‘I can bring experience and stability to the board and I am interested in seeing through the hiring of the new superintendent and the construction of the new elementary schools in White Rock’ Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Erin Green Files For LAPS School Board
Erin Green files for today for Los Alamos Public Schools Board in Council Chambers inside the Municipal Building. Green is running for District 5. ‘I decided to run for school board because I am passionate about education and the community,’ she said. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Rick Mooday Files For LAPS School Board
Rick Mooday files for the Los Alamos Public School Board today in Council Chambers inside the Los Alamos County Municipal Building. He is running for District 4. He explained that he decided to run for school board because he and his wife have four kids and the community has given him and his family a lot. ‘I feel like this is a good time to give back,’ he said. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More