Aspen Spelling Bee Winners Announced!
Aspen Spelling Bee winners William McTeigue, Andy Corliss and Phillip Ionkov with alternate Andrey Pavlenko and coordinator Britt Williams. Courtesy photo
ASPEN News:
Aspen Elementary School in Los Alamos held its annual Spelling Bee Thursday, Dec. 4 in the new library.
Everyone who participated did very well, but only the top three students will go on to the District Spelling Bee Jan. 20 at Chamisa Elementary School.
The winners are:
- 1st place: William McTeigue
- 2nd place: Andy Corliss
- 3rd place: Phillip Ionkov
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Andrey Pavlenko is the alternate and the coordinator Read More
Discover The Wonders Of Bats In Free Program At PEEC
A Tadarida bat. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Learn about the extraordinary world of bats in a program at PEEC Tuesday, Dec. 9. Wildlife biologist Justin Stevenson will talk about the biology, ecology, behavior and importance of these beautiful and remarkable mammals. The program begins at 7 p.m. and is free to attend.
Stevenson will show photos and videos to augment a discussion about common misconceptions, current threats to North America’s bat species, and how to become a bat advocate. During the program, there will also be an opportunity to meet two of the 29 insectivorous bat species endemic
Mystery Surrounds Local NJROTC Assistant Naval Science Instructor’s Extended Absence
MSgt. Phil Carter. Facebook photo
An instructor in the NJROTC program at Los Alamos High School has been absent from the classroom for several weeks, according to concerned parents who contacted the Los Alamos Daily Post.
Superintendent Gene Schmidt and Assistant Superintendent Gerry Washburn confirmed during a call this morning that Assistant Naval Science Instructor MSgt. Phil Carter “is not in the classroom at this time” but said he could not comment further because this is a personnel matter.
Parents who spoke to the Los Alamos
World Affairs Discussion Addresses International Drug Trafficking
Michael S. Vigil
CIR News:
Michael S. Vigil, former DEA Chief of International Operations, Senior Executive Service, and author of DEAL is presenting a talk Saturday on International Drug Trafficking, Terrorism, and the Impact on Society, including New Mexico.
The Santa Fe Council on International Relation (CIR) is hosting the talk 3-5 p.m., Dec. 6 at the Santa Fe University of Art and Design, the Forum, 1600 St. Michael’s Dr. The cost is $15 for CIR members and $20 for non-members and guests.*
*Students, teachers and law-enforcement officers are welcome to attend this event for free.
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Los Alamos Public Schools Receives 2014 Performance Excellence Award
From left, QNM’s Bill Wadt, LAPS School Board Member Nan Holmes, Megan Baldrige, LAPS School Board President Judy Bjarke-McKenzie and LAPS Superintendent Gene Schmidt. Courtesy photo
LAPS News:
Los Alamos School Board President Judy Bjarke-McKenzie and School Board Member Nan Holmes, along with Superintendent Gene Schmidt and Quality New Mexico Board Member Bill Wadt attended a Quality New Mexico Recognition Ceremony hosted at the Governor’s Mansion Dec. 3. Megan Baldrige, daughter of Malcolm Baldrige Read More
LAHS Winter Dance Show 7 p.m. Monday
LAHS News:
Students of the Los Alamos High School Ballroom Dance program, along with guest performers from DALA, NMDT, YMCA Kathak, LAHS Cheerleaders and LAHS Color Guard, are presenting to the community a free Winter Dance Show at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8 in Duane Smith Auditorium.
As a part of the fundraising efforts for the students’ travel to dance events, Holiday Gift Certificates will be available for sale before and after the show: a course Read More
In Honor Of Dec. 4 – Teen Center Gathering … With Strength In Numbers, We Can Make A Difference!
Heinrich To Deliver Keynote At Quality Of Life Initiative Symposium In Santa Fe
SFCC News:
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. will deliver the keynote address to kick off the second annual Quality of Life Initiative Symposium at 1:10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 at the Santa Fe Community College.
The two-day symposium, entitled, “Education, Engagement, Empowerment, Equity,” will focus on ways the community can strengthen their efforts to improve the quality of life in Santa Fe’s south side.
Heinrich will be joined by local leaders, including Santa Fe City Councilors Carmichael Dominguez and Chris Rivera, and health, education, Read More
NMSA Santa Clara Student Selected As Ambassador To White House Tribal Nations Conference
Kayleigh Warren of Santa Clara Pueblo. Courtesy photo
NMSA News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico School for the Arts (NMSA) is deeply honored and proud to announce that NMSA student Kayleigh Warren has been selected to serve as the Santa Clara Pueblo Tribal Youth Ambassador at the 2014 Tribal Nations Conference, which is Dec. 1-3 at the White House in Washington, D.C.
Warren, an outstanding NMSA student, will be accompanied by the Santa Clara Pueblo Gov. J. Michael Chavarria, as they represent the concerns of the Santa Clara Pueblo and of Native Peoples at the Conference, which has invited all 566 federally Read More
P.E.O. Chapter AK’s Christmas Celebration Dec. 15
P.E.O. CHAPTER News:
P.E.O. Chapter AK’s annual Christmas celebration is 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15 at the home of Joan Brown with Katie Brousseau assisting.
RSVP to 505.672.1534. Read More
Buy A Book / Add To The Stacks At Los Alamos Middle School’s Annual Book Fair This Week
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
As the first librarian of the new Los Alamos Middle School building, Lisa Laprairie-Whitacre takes her collection quite seriously and any chance to add to the collection is a bonus.
The community is invited to shop the school book fair and help add to the stacks, which will benefit students year after year. The hours for the book fair are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday this week, with special extended hours 4:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
“With the support of the elementary principals, Los Alamos Middle School is inviting sixth graders and their families to Read More
LAPS Food Service Manager Wins Award
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Ian Tillotson of Summit Foods can add award winner to the menu as he rocks the school cafeteria each day.
The Los Alamos Public Schools food service manager served up a meal for Thanksgiving prior to the break, but he is the one who is thankful.
“I received the Client Recognition Award for exceptional service,” Tillotson said.
This was his second award in just three years with Summit Foods in Los Alamos. He was thankful because that award comes directly from a client. The company uses nominations and surveys sent to all 260 accounts to determine the recipients of the award. Read More
Udall, Heinrich Announce More Than $400,000 For Navajo Distance Learning
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich announced $447,748 in funding for a distance learning initiative for the Navajo Technical University in Crownpoint, N.M.
This funding, made possible through the Department of Agriculture’s Distance Learning and Telemedicine program, is intended to counteract high unemployment and poverty in the Navajo community. Quality distance learning is an important tool, especially for the large Navajo Nation, where many students have to travel long distances in order to take classes on campus. Distance Read More
Photography Exhibit Opens At LAHS Wednesday
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Michelle Groves’ beginning photography students at Los Alamos High School will host a photography art show Dec. 1-8 in the main lobby at the high school.
A special art opening is 7-9 p.m., Dec 3. The work of more than 50 students will be on display and light snacks and refreshments will be served. The students are part of her Beginning Photography class. They have been working hard this semester to put together this collection of work.
“These students have learned how to use a manual film camera when for most of Read More
Udall Nominates Three Los Alamos Students To United States Service Academies
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Sen. Tom Udall has announced 43 New Mexico students who have received his nomination to attend a United States service academy beginning in 2015, including three students from Los Alamos.
A congressional, vice-presidential, or service-connected nomination is required for admission to the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Students receiving Udall’s nomination completed a competitive application process, which included an interview with the senator’s
Chamisa Students Participate In Electric Car Challenge
UNM-LA To Host Homeschool College Day
UNM-LA News:
Homeschoolers from Los Alamos and surrounding school districts are invited to attend a Homeschool College Day at the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos. This free event is 1:30-3:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 4, in the Lecture Hall in Building 2 on the UNM-LA campus
UNM-LA advisors and faculty members will be on hand to discuss opportunities for high school aged students and the specifics related to Dual Credit and Concurrent Enrollment.
“The New Mexico Legislature has revised the Dual Credit program to include Homeschool students and make them eligible for the tuition waiver and Read More
Toppers Show Skills At Thursday’s School Board Meeting
Los Alamos High School Principal Deborah Belew-Nyquist shows a video created by Digital Arts instructor Cecily Merrill showcasing life at the high school. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
The ‘Topper Mobile’ crafted by Scott Pomeroy and his students in Auto Mechanics class was on display during Thursday’s school board meeting. Other student projects being showcased included food by the Culinary Arts classes, music by orchestra students and art work by students taking various art classes. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
2014 New Mexico Elementary Read More
Community Weighs In On School Superintendent Qualifications
Stanley Paz of recruitment firm Ray and Associates Tucson office was in Los Alamos last week to gather community input for the search for a new superintendent for Los Alamos Public Schools. Superintendent Gene Schmidt will be leaving the district in July.
In addition to meeting with the School Board and with the six search advisory committees that have been set up to gather Read More
LAPS Officials File School Board Election Resolution
Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover receives the school board election resolution in her office this morning from LAPS Superintendent Dr. Gene Schmidt, LAPS Chief Financial Officer Lisa Montoya and School Board President Judy Bjarke-McKenzie. They filed the school board election resolution to put people on notice that they should run for school board, Dr. Schmidt said. The election is Feb 3, 2015 and includes positions 3, 4 and 5, all of which are on the hill. Candidates must reside within the boundaries of the position they are running for. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost Read More