Scenes From 2026 Senior Appreciation Night
Scene from The Family YMCA’s 2026 Senior Appreciation Night (SAN) event Saturday in downtown Los Alamos. Los Alamos High School (LAHS) seniors were invited to celebrate a night dedicated just for them, starting at Fuller Lodge. This special annual event honored graduating seniors with an evening full of fun, community, and celebration. Attendees enjoyed activities throughout the night and had the opportunity to be entered into a raffle featuring a variety of exciting prizes. Organizers encouraged all seniors in the community to attend and take part in this memorable send-off as they prepare
Kiwanis Hears Inspirational Talk From LAHS Student Celia Pesiri On Time As Salaam Shalom U.S. Peace Ambassador
Los Alamos High School student Celia Pesiri presents a talk on May 11 to the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos about her experience as a Salaam Shalom U.S. Peace Ambassador. Courtesy/Kiwanis
By KARIN CHURCH
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos
On Monday, May 11, the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos was inspired by a presentation from Los Alamos High School student Celia Pesiri about her experience as a Salaam Shalom U.S. Peace Ambassador.
Tomorrow’s Women, a 501(c)(3) organization founded in Santa Fe in 2003 to bring young Israeli and Palestinian women together, offers New Mexico high school students the opportunity Read More
Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation: Congratulations 2026 Scholarship Recipients!
From left, Lynn Ovaska, Karyl Ann Armbruster, and far right, Ellen Mills present ceremonial suspenders to Brian Easton Memorial Scholarship recipient Cecilia Pratt honoring the late Brian Easton. Courtesy/LAPS Foundation
Friends of Los Alamos County Libraries Scholarship recipients from left, Elaina Trujillo, Ian Sandborgh, Sara Khan, Rocco Del Mauro, Inez Christensen, Penelope Barry-Hoffman, Frank Sheppard, recipient of the June and Harry Ettinger Memorial Scholarship, and Helena Welch. Courtesy/LAPS Foundation
LAPS Foundation News:
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During Wildfire Awareness Month OSI Is Sharing Important Spring And Summer Safety Tips To Remember
OSI News:
SANTA FE — As New Mexicans head outdoors to enjoy warmer weather, the Office of the Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) is reminding residents to stay mindful of how small actions can make a big difference in preventing devastating fires.
OSI is reminding New Mexico residents to stay vigilant of outdoor activities that can unintentionally spark wildfire if proper precautions are not taken.
As residents are getting outside and having fun this spring and summer, follow these tips and tricks every day to help mitigate the start of wildfires:
- Never leave campfires unattended and always
LAPS Community Meeting On Aspen Fencing Project May 27
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) will be replacing and updating fencing at Aspen Elementary School this summer. This new fencing will provide added security along the perimeter of the school property.
LAPS will be hosting a community meeting on Zoom from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27. This is an opportunity for community members to provide input on the plans.
Topic: Aspen Fencing Community Meeting
Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mountain Time (US and Canada) May 27
Join Zoom Meeting
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LAHS World Language Students Earn New Mexico Bilingualism-Biliteracy State Seal
Students receiving the bilingual seal for French include (back, left to right) Madalyn Baily, Irina Maiorov, James Thomas, Eric Fenimore; (front, left to right) Noelle Judd,, Matthea Fung, Maddalena Mereghetti and Adia Fortin. (Not pictured: Lance Metcalf)
Emily Xu, Ian Sandborgh, Levi Kuykendall, and Malin Eidenbenz completed requirements for the bilingual seal in German. (Not pictured: Helena Welch)
LAPS News:
Twenty-four Los Alamos High School seniors were recognized at a ceremony for earning the New Mexico Bilingualism-Biliteracy State Seal. This seal will be printed on their Read More
New Mexico High Schoolers Explore College Programs Through GEAR UP Bus Tour
Courtesy/NMHED
Courtesy/NMHED
NMHED News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Fifty New Mexico high school students learned about New Mexico registered apprenticeships and other postsecondary credentialing opportunities at the biannual Workforce Development Bus Tour during National Apprenticeship Week late last month.
The bus tour, organized by GEAR UP New Mexico in conjunction with the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) and state apprenticeship program managers, gave students the opportunity to visit and learn about some of NMDWS’ 58 registered apprenticeship programs across Read More
Seven LAHS Seniors Sign Onto NMSU eSports Team
Jasmine Heft, Philip Smith, Sirena Quezada, Astra Vigil, Alice Thieme, Mars Brunette, and Freddy Broyles are headed to NMSU after successful high school Esports careers. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Seven members of the Los Alamos High School Secret City Esports team signed letters of intent to attend New Mexico State University as members of their Esports team.
Jasmine Heft, Philip Smith, Sirena Quezada, Astra Vigil, Alice Thieme (previous player), Mars Brunette, and Freddy Broyles are headed to NMSU after successful high school Esports careers.
Jasmine was the captain for Marvel Rivals, Read More
LAPS Board Selects Jovita Mowrer, Christa Saenz For 2026 NMSBA Excellence In Students Achievement Awards
This year’s NMSBA Excellence in Student Achievement Award nominees were recognized at the May School Board meeting. Jovita Mowrer (left) and Christa Saenz (not pictured) were selected as the recipients of the 2026 New Mexico School Boards Association (NMSBA) Excellence in Student Achievement Award. Also pictured are Miel Rim, Michelle Rosette, Ashley Schmiedicke, Courtney Smith, Amanda Ferran, Haley Gayner, Reagan Hall, Rebekah Butcher, Minesh Bacrania and Matthew Bohlen; (front, left to right) Alisa Rolfe, Kim Vo and Michela Ombelli. Courtesy photo
LAPS News:
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Ten Los Alamos High School Native American Seniors Recognized At 2026 Sash Ceremony
Ten LAHS Native American students received their 2026 sashes during a Sash Ceremony attended by family, friends, LAPS staff members, tribal representatives and other dignitaries. Pictured with Santa Clara Pueblo/Jicarilla Apache Cris Velarde are Hannah Waldschmidt, Alessandra Valencia, Hailey Duran, Laila Muller, Graeme Martinez, Liliana Griego, James Gurule, Abegail Brown, River Sheppard and Steven Romero. Courtesy/LAPS
Santa Clara Pueblo/Jicarilla Apache Weaver Cris Velarde tells the story of the sash. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
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United Way Northern New Mexico Announces New Executive Director Donna Milanovich
Retiring UWNNM Executive Director Cindy Padilla, left, and incoming Executive Director Donna Milanovich, who has served as the organization’s Director of Corporate & Community Engagement for the last three years, pose for a photo at the annual Appreciation Dinner on May 14 at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
A crowd gathers for the 2026 Donor Appreciation Dinner held on May 14 at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Aamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
The United Way of Northern New Mexico (UWNNM) Board of Directors has Read More
Los Alamos Public Schools Honor Employees Of The Year
LAPS 2026 Teacher of the Year Beth Combs (left) receives her award from LAPS Foundation representative Suzanne Lynne. Anesia Cope presented gift certificates for Glisten Skin and Beauty Bar to award recipients. Photos by Joyce Haven
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools is pleased to announce that Beth Combs has been selected 2026 LAPS Teacher of the Year. Claire Schappert has been selected as the 2026 LAPS Classified Employee of the Year.
Ms. Combs is a 3rd grade teacher at Aspen Elementary School and has been teaching for LAPS for nine years. Ms. Schappert is an educational assistant at Piñon Read More
Los Alamos High School AP Lit Students Attend Santa Fe International Literary Festival
Los Alamos High School students during a private meet and greet with author Lauren Groff at the Santa Fe International Literary Festival. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Students in Los Alamos High School’s (LAHS) AP Literature and Composition class were generously invited by the Santa Fe International Literary Festival (SFILF) to attend talks by celebrated authors Lauren Groff and Judy Blume.
Prior to the festival, interested students voted to study Groff’s recent work, Brawlers, as an optional additional read for class. They developed and submitted a body of questions to SFILF, which earned Read More
Ten LAHS Seniors Formally Commit To Military Service
Ten Los Alamos High School seniors were recently honored as they formally committed to military service. They include (back row, left to right) Sgt Tiffin, Landon Arnett, Robert Thomas, Tyler Jones, Devon Martinez, Aiden Alley, Sgt Spake; (front row, left to right) Cooper Beavers, Colten Key, Garrison Sison, and Cheyenne Haag. (Not pictured: Nathan Duffield). Courtesy/LAHS
LAPS News:
Ten Los Alamos High School seniors were recently honored during ceremonies attended by family and friends as they formally committed to military service.
Aiden Alley, Tyler Jones and Robert Thomas are joining Read More
Important LAHS Commencement Ceremony Information
LAHS News:
For Students:
Friday, May 22 @ 9 a.m. — Graduation Rehearsal at Sullivan Field
*MANDATORY* for participation in Commencement
- Find your seat in the bleachers.
- Seniors with last names beginning with A-Mark should sit on the bleachers that are closest to the Track Shed (old bathroom building) and those with last names beginning with Mart-Z will sit on the bleachers closest to the Field House.
- You may want to carpool with friends – Park in DSA, Jock Lot or Sullivan Field lots. *Do NOT park at the Church Lot by Sullivan Field
- Do NOT wear your Cap & Gown to rehearsal.
- Wear comfortable
110 Years Of Girl Scouts In New Mexico: Celebrating The Power Of Women Supporting Women
GIRL SCOUTS News:
As 2027 approaches, Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails is preparing to celebrate a remarkable milestone: 110 years of Girl Scouting in New Mexico. The very first Girl Scout troop in our state began in Santa Fe in 1917, launching generations of leadership, service, friendship, and adventure for girls across New Mexico.
For 110 years, Girl Scouts has represented something powerful: women supporting women, girls encouraging girls, and generations lifting one another up through mentorship, friendship, leadership, and community. The impact of that support has rippled across Read More
LAHS And Mountain Elementary Teamed Up For Greek Olympics At Urban Park Monday
Los Alamos High School Sports Lit teacher Lori Thompson organized a fun day of Greek Olympics activities at Urban Park Monday. The students from Lori Thompson’s class taught and ran the activities and the 6th grade class from Mountain School were the participants. There were 5 activities for the participants to rotate through. And a thank you to the LAPS Foundation and the Mountain PTO for their generosity, making this annual event possible. Pictured: Group photo by Lori Thompson
Scenes from the Greek Olympic games at Urban Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The Chariot race. Photo Read More
Council Recognizes 2026 ‘I Voted’ Sticker Contest Winners
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council recognized the 2026 “I Voted” sticker contest winners during this evening’s Regular Session held at Fire Station 3 on N.M. 4 in White Rock.
2026 “I Voted” sticker contest winners:
YMCA Los Alamos Teen Center Expanding Membership To Include Incoming 8th Graders Beginning Aug. 1, 2026
The YMCA Los Alamos Teen Center at 475 20th St. Courtesy/YMCA
YMCA Los Alamos Teen Center News:
Beginning Aug. 1, the YMCA Los Alamos Teen Center will officially expand membership eligibility to include rising 8th grade students who attend the Los Alamos Public Schools. Homeschooled 8th graders and private school students living in Los Alamos County are also welcome to join.
The change comes after extended discussion and planning between the Teen Center and Los Alamos County, with the goal of helping students build connections earlier, become comfortable in the space before high school, Read More
LANL Foundation: A Plan For The Children Of Northern NM
By GWEN PEREA WARNIMENT, Ph. D.
President & CEO
LANL Foundation
Dearest community partners, educators, and LANL Foundation supporters,
Since our founding in 1997, the LANL Foundation has always believed that Northern New Mexico’s children and youth are bright, capable, and deserve the very best when it comes to education. Over the past nearly 30 years, our Foundation has grown and changed to meet the needs of our community. The present moment compels us to continue evolving to ensure that our children and young people, our families, and our educators can seize the opportunities and overcome Read More