LAHS Hall of Fame Inductees
LAHS SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos High School Athletic Department will induct its first Hall of Fame Class begining at this year’s 2014 Homecoming including:
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Walt Arnold;
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Lynn Bjorkland;
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Burt Buehrer;
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Carol Cady;
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Louie Cernicek;
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Bob Cox;
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Steven Craven;
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Turk Griffith;
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Bill Hudson;
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William Daniel McWilliams;
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Gene Mortensen;
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Morrie Pongratz; and
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Anthony Sandoval.
Inductees will be invited to join in the Homecoming Parade Friday, Sept. 19 and be introduced at the football game. A banquet will be held in their honor at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21 at Fuller Lodge.
This event is open to the public. Read More
Little Forest Fall Fiesta Sept. 6
LFP News:
Little Forest Playschool’ annual Fall Fiesta and Silent Auction is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sept. 6. The Fall Fiesta is one of three events held each year to raise funds for Little Forest, which has been part of the Los Alamos community for more than 60 years.
The Fall Fiesta is held on the two-acre playground area at Little Forest Playschool, 3880 Villa St.
Fall Fiesta festivities include a carnival with activities, animals, games, music and food.
Hundreds of children bring their parents, and while the kids play, parents browse the silent auction, bidding on items donated by local Read More
LAMS Students Landcape School Through Keep New Mexico Beautiful Grant
Web Crew leaders prepare planters for new plants donated from Keep New Mexico Beautiful. Photo by Bernadette LauritzenKeep New Mexico Beautiful has granted Los Alamos Middle School with several opportunities to enhance education and landscaping for the new school year.
The first grant project involves adding plants around the school exterior and conducting a campus clean up prior to the start of school.
“The plants that will be added to the front of the school and other locations around the site will help create a beautiful site,” LAMS Principal Rex Kilburn Read More
Aspen Parking Construction Nears Completion
The Jaynes Construction crew works feverishly to complete the paving of Aspen Elementary parking lot, not only racing the rain but also the start of school next Thursday. Superintendent Schmidt thanks the Aspen community for their patience during the school construction project. Courtesy/LAPS
Paving nears completion on the Aspen parking lot with the new school visible in the background. Jaynes Construction, weather permitting, plans to stripe the parking lot Monday. Courtesy/LAPS
Jaynes Construction Superintendent Sam Burns receives the thanks of LAPS Superintendent Gene Schmidt Read More
Cook, Eat, Learn With Co+op Cooking Class
CO+OP News:
The Co+op’s Shop with the Chef cooking classes give local chefs the opportunity to share their love of cuisine, starting with shopping for the ingredients and taking participants through the cooking process to enjoying the final product.
Upcoming classes at the Co+op café include Cooking Your Way to Health by Lisa Bakosi at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19 and Chemistry of Cooking – dispersions, emulsions and gels by Ray Joggerst at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9.
Register at the Co+op, 95 Entrada Dr. Class size is limited to accommodate the space, so registering early will ensure a chance to enjoy Read More
Kiwanis Presents Sholarship to Jing Xie
The Los Alamos Kiwanis Club recently presented Jing Xie with a scholarship. From left, Xiaohong Shen, mom; Michelle Xie, sister; Jing Xie and Kiwanis President Karen Kendall. Xie was recognized as an enthusiastic community volunteer since she arrived in Los Alamos in 2006. She volunteered at the Mesa Public Library in her elementary school years. During her high school career, Xie volunteered in Teen Court for three years serving as an attorney and member of the Jury. She also has served as a Youth Leader for Cafe Scientifique and sent birthday cards to members at the Betty Ehart Center. Read More
Los Alamos School Board Member David Foster Resigns
David Foster
UNM-LA Community Ed Schedules Available For Fall
UNM-LA News:
Residents of Los Alamos, White Rock and Española will be receiving the UNM-LA Community Education schedules for Fall 2014 in their mailboxes any day now. Schedules are also available in newsstands in Los Alamos and White Rock.
The list of classes for the fall semester will appeal to everyone interested in exploring their creative side with classes in digital photography, painting with acrylics or watercolors, and drawing.
Those keen on the Greek classics will enjoy exploring the Ancients Alive Series featuring Homer’s Odyssey. The class lineup also includes classes in retirement Read More
LAPS Superintendent Issues Letter to Community
By GENE SCHMIDTMembers of the Community,
We would like to update the community on the progress of the Aspen Elementary School project.
First, thanks to the efforts of Aspen school staff and Jaynes Construction Aspen School will start on time. School will begin Thursday, Aug. 14. We look forward to welcoming students and staff to the start of school.
In an effort to reduce traffic, we ask parents to have their students ride the bus, or walk to school. Parents should be aware that not all construction issues may be resolved by Aug. 14, which may result in some Read More
‘The Wrong Side of the Door’ Opens Aug. 8
Flyer designed by Calysta Kohlrust. Courtesy/Cindy RichardLANL Employees Team With Smith’s Marketplace to Provide Backpacks & Supplies to Area Students
Members of LANL Quality Performance Assurance Group teamed up with Smith’s Marketplace employees to load backpacks with school supplies to be donated to elementary school students who need assistance to purchase school essentials. Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comMembers of Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Quality Performance Assurance Group were at Smith’s Marketplace this morning to join with Smith’s employees in filling backpacks with school supplies. The backpacks will be donated to elementary school Read More
Long Lines & Waiting Cause Frustration at LAHS Registration
The line stretched from the main building to the parking lot at Los Alamos High School Tuesday as hundreds of students and parents converged on the school Tuesday to register for classes, which start Aug. 14. Some parents reported waiting up to four hours. Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
An adult looks over her student’s registration materials. Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Students pose for their photo IDs at Tuesday’s registration at LAHS. Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Long waits and schedule difficulties frustrated some during enrollmentLAPS Welcomes 36 New Teachers & Staff
Brand new Los Alamos elementary teachers and professional staff pose during Tuesday’s staff orientation at Los Alamos High School. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
New Los Alamos Middle School and high school teachers and professional staff were treated to breakfast Tuesday during a two-day orientation, which continues today. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
New teachers and staff listen as Superintendent Gene Schmidt and Assistant Superintendent Gerry Washburn explain school district policies Tuesday at the Topper Theater at Los Alamos High School. Photo Read More
Basic Bike Maintenance Classes Aug. 17-20
COMMUNITY News:
Scott Beguin will teach classes on drivetrain function and first aid fixes, 2 p.m. Aug. 17 and 6 p.m. Aug. 20.
During the two-hour class, students learn practical mechanics and how to do on-the-road and trail-side first aid repairs to the drivetrain.
Topics to be covered:
- Installation of Front and Rear derailleurs, chainrings, cassettes, chains, shifters, cables and housing.
- Routine maintenance and repair of drivetrains and components.
- Trail- and Road-side troubleshooting to get you back on the ride.
- Tools and equipment; what to stock in your tool kit.
Students are encouraged Read More
‘NOT Back-to-School’ Breakfast Aug. 14
COMMUNITY News:
For many years, retired Los Alamos Public Schools employees have looked forward to the famous NOT Back-to-School breakfast.
It is held annually on the first day that students and teachers go back to school. Retirees from all over the USA make a special effort to attend the event to share memories and talk with friends.
This year the breakfast is 9:30 a.m. to noon Thursday, Aug. 14 in Kelly Hall at Trinity on the Hill. There is a nominal charge of $10 for the breakfast, and for those who can, please add a donation for the use of the church.
All new retirees should have received Read More
Workers Resurface Pinon Elementary Parking Lot
Workers were busy resurfacing the parking lot Sunday afternoon at Pinon Elementary School in preparation for the upcoming school year. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Bus Drivers Wanted For LAPS
Free Workshop On Downs Syndrome Aug. 11
Laurie Pachl. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
UPS, the United Parent Support Group, with the help of the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation, Los Alamos National Bank and others invite the community to learn more about Down or Downs Syndrome at a free workshop, next week.
Patti McVay and Laurie Pachl will present the workshop at 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, at the United Church of Los Alamos, 2525 Canyon Road.
McVay and Pachl were presenters at the National Down Syndrome Congress in Denver, where they were seen by Jorge and Sylvia Roman. The Romans, along with United Parent Support sought assistance Read More
Dedie Snow Delivers Annual Santa Fe Fiesta Lecture
Artist’s concept of the Palace of the Governors in the early 17th century, by Scott G. Jaquith. Courtesy/newmexicoculture.org
STATE News:
Since 1609, the Palace of the Governors remains the nation’s oldest continuously occupied government building.
But before and especially after the 1680 Pueblo Revolt and 1693 Reconquest, one of the most common complaints found in early descriptions of it came down to four important words: “In need of repair.”
For the museum’s annual Santa Fe Fiesta Lecture, noted archaeologist Cordelia “Dedie” Thomas Snow pulls together the various descriptions Read More
Valencia County Elementary Schools Guaranteed Meal Funding For Underprivileged Kids
Sen. Michael Sanchez
STATE News:
Sen. Michael S. Sanchez, D-Valencia, Bernalillo, announced that thanks to funding from a state appropriation, children enrolled in Belen and Los Lunas elementary schools will again be eligible to receive free or reduced price school meals.
The much needed program, coordinated by New Mexico Appleseed, continues at a time when the state ranks first in the nation for the highest rate of childhood hunger.
“Child hunger has been directly related to poor performance in school. This program not only prevents students from being hungry during their school Read More
