LAHS Sophomore Celeste El-Darazi Selected To Perform As Guest Harpist For Farmington High School Orchestra
LAHS sophomore Celeste El-Darazi during a concert in early March with the Farmington High School orchestra. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Celeste El-Darazi, a sophomore at Los Alamos High School (LAHS) and a harpist with the LAHS Symphonic Strings, was recently selected to play with the Farmington High School orchestra during a concert in early March.
Monica Leaming, director of the Farmington High School orchestra, noticed El-Darazi during her involvement with the Northern New Mexico Music Educators Association (NMMEA) All-State Symphony Orchestra rehearsals.
“She played so professionally Read More
LAPS: The Role Of Dean Of Students
LAMS Dean of Students Colby Holland
LAPS News:
According to the New Mexico Public Education Department, across the country, more than 8 million students are missing so many days of school that they are academically at risk. Chronic absence — missing 10 percent or more of school days for any reason—can translate into third-graders unable to master reading, sixth-graders failing subjects, and ninth-graders dropping out of high school.
The state reported a 39.22% chronic absenteeism rate for the 2022-2023 school year. For Los Alamos Public Schools, the rate is 18.85%. Research shows that attendance Read More
Registration For LAPS 2024-25 Preschool Now Open
LAPS Preschool program registration is now open. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Registration for the Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Preschool program is now open. The district has preschool at all five elementary sites. The 4Y program will be five days a week next year, Monday – Friday, on the same schedule as each elementary school.
A child who is 4 years of age prior to 12:01 a.m. MDT on Sept. 1, 2024 may enroll for preschool for the 2024-2025 school year. Click here for more information and to register.
Preschool students not only learn core subjects such as reading and math, but also participate Read More
Los Alamos NJROTC Tours Air Force Academy And Presents A Color At NHL Game
NJROTC Cadets present the colors for the Colorado Avalanche. Courtesy/NJROTC
NJROTC Cadets touring the Wings of Blue facilities. Courtesy/NJROTC
By Chief Petty Officer Aron Ayers
LAHS NJROTC Senior Naval Science Instructor
Over Spring Break, cadets from Los Alamos NJROTC traveled to Colorado to put eyes and hands on what they have been learning about in the classroom throughout the year.
While there, they had the opportunity to tour the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. Cadets toured the Academy’s 98th Flying Training Squadron, otherwise known as the Wings of Blue Parachute Team. Read More
Applications Open For Local Food Producers Via New Mexico Grown Approved Supplier Program
The NMFMA opened applications for the New Mexico Grown Approved Supplier Program. Courtesy/NMFMA
NMFMA News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Farmers’ Marketing Association (NMFMA) has opened its annual applications for the New Mexico Grown Approved Supplier Program for farmers, ranchers, food hubs and distributors across the state.
The Approved Supplier Program is a food quality assurance program that supports New Mexico Grown, a values-based local food purchasing program that nourishes New Mexico school-age children, older adults, and families with fresh locally produced food.
Approved Read More
ENMU To Host 47th Annual Jack Williamson Lectureship
ENMU News:
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) will present the 47th annual Jack Williamson Lectureship April 11-13, 2024.
The theme for this year’s lectureship is “Oh the [In]Humanity.” The lectureship is named for revered science fiction author, ENMU alumnus and emeritus Dr. Jack Williamson.
“ENMU has such a rich history with science fiction through Dr. Jack Williamson’s incredible life and legacy,” ENMU Chancellor James Johnston said. “ENMU is honored to be a part of that legacy and to continue a tradition that now bears his name.”
ENMU also will welcome multiple Nebula Read More
Last Week To See LAPS All Schools Student Art Show
Artwork in the LAPS All Schools Student Art Show at Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library, which closes Monday, April 8. Courtesy/LAPS
Artwork in the LAPS All Schools Student Art Show at Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library, which closes Monday, April 8. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
This week is your last chance to see Los Alamos Public Schools student artwork in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library. The show closes Monday, April 8. LAPS All Schools Student Art Show highlights artwork created by local student artists at the elementary, middle school and high school levels.
This art exhibit happens Read More
ECECD Announces New Mexico Early Childhood Family Engagement And Satisfaction Survey
Secretary Elizabeth Groginsky
ECECD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) seeks parents and caregivers of children aged 0-5 to participate in the annual New Mexico Early Childhood Family Engagement and Satisfaction Survey at NextStepsNM.org.
ECECD aims to gain valuable insights from the survey findings regarding service effectiveness, accessibility, and community needs. The state will use the survey results to improve early childhood programs and better support families in New Mexico.
“ECECD continuously seeks ways our agency can Read More
FBI: Former State Rep. Sheryl Williams Stapleton And Her Friend Joseph Johnson Charged For Fraud Scheme
Former Rep. Sheryl Williams Stapleton
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE – A former State Representative and her longtime friend are facing federal charges for long-term scheme to defraud the U.S. government. Sheryl Williams Stapleton, 66, of Albuquerque, and Joseph Johnson, 72, of Chantilly, Virginia, are schedule to appear in federal court for an initial appearance on April 9, 2024.
The indictment alleges that from about July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2020, Stapleton used her position at Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) as Director of the Perkins Project and Career and Technical Education (CTE) Read More
$1,993,000 Allocated For Broadband Workforce Development Trailer, Curriculum, And Training In New Mexico
CNM News:
SANTA FE — The State of New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) is set to receive a significant boost in resources for workforce development thanks to efforts of Senators Luján and Heinrich.
A total of $1,993,000 has been allocated to support the establishment of a broadband workforce development trailer, curriculum development, and training initiatives across the state.
This funding injection comes at a critical time when the demand for skilled broadband professionals is on the rise, and access to high-speed internet is more essential than ever before. The Read More
Los Alamos High School Speech And Debate Qualifies Eight Students To 2024 National Tournament
Members of the Los Alamos High School Hilltalkers Speech and Debate team. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos High School Hilltalkers Speech and Debate team qualified eight students to compete at the National Speech and Debate Association National Tournament this June in Des Moines, Iowa.
Seventeen Hilltalkers competed at Albuquerque Academy March 22-23 in a variety of speech and debate events. A total of 200 students from 18 New Mexico high schools competed in the National Qualifying tournament in the hopes of earning a spot to represent New Mexico at the National tournament.
The following Read More
LAPS Elementary Schools To Host Kindergarten Roundup
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) is rounding up all incoming kindergarten students for the Kindergarten Roundup hosted at each elementary school starting at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10.
At the Roundup, prospective students and families will get to meet kindergarten teachers, principals, school nurses, school counselors and other key school personnel and ask questions about kindergarten.
Children who will turn five by Sept. 1, 2024 are eligible to enroll in kindergarten for the 2024-25 school year, and are invited to attend Kindergarten Roundup with their parents. This Read More
NMFO And Stowe Story Labs Announce 3rd Annual Training Fellowship For Emerging New Mexico Screenwriters
Courtesy/SSL
NMFO News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Film Office (NMFO) is partnering with Stowe Story Labs to launch the third annual “New Voices • New Mexico” – a professional development and skills training program for emerging New Mexican screenwriters.
Through a grant from the New Mexico Film Office, there will be no programming costs for New Mexico resident screenwriters who are chosen to participate. New Voices • New Mexico helps emerging screenwriters develop their skills, work on individual scripts, learn approaches to navigating the film and TV industry, and reach new levels of confidence Read More
Sheep Shearing Day At Los Luceros Historic Site April 7
Scene from sheep shearing event in 2022 at Los Luceros Historic Site. Courtesy/LLHS
Members of the wild and woolly Navajo Churro sheep herd at Los Luceros Historic Site. Courtesy/LLHS
NMHS News:
Sheep Shearing Day, 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 7, offers visitors an opportunity to learn about the wild and woolly Navajo Churro sheep herd at Los Luceros Historic Site.
Held in conjunction with first Sunday Dawn ‘Til Dusk, visitors can enjoy the site starting at 7 a.m., with a bird tour followed by a variety of activities until the site closes at 7:30 p.m.
Throughout the day, Kerry Mauer will demonstrate Read More
New Mexico Museum Of Natural History & Science Receives ‘Gold Standard’ Reaccreditation From AAM
An aerial shot of the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science at 1801 Mountain Road NW in Albuquerque. Courtesy/Tira Howard, NMMNHS
NMDCA News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS) has announced that it has been awarded reaccreditation from the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), an industry-wide “gold standard” that a small fraction of museums across the country have received.
Museum leadership received notification from AAM’s Accreditation Commission earlier this month informing them NMMNHS had been awarded this honor, in recognition Read More
Española Valley Business Workshop Series April 4-May 2
EVCC News:
The Española Valley Chamber of Commerce (EVCC) and SCORE Santa Fe & Northern New Mexico are thrilled to announce the inaugural Española Valley Business Workshop Series. Sponsored by Del Norte Credit Union, this engaging five-part, in-person series, tailored to small business owners in the Española Valley, features local business owners presenting hot topics to engage and stimulate the local business community.
Cheryl Ancell, Chair of the local SCORE chapter comments, “We’re really looking forward to collaborating with Tilly Nichols and the Chamber to support small business Read More
Stansbury, Chavez-DeRemer, Heinrich Introduce Bill To Support Student Success In Higher Education
Congressional News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M) and Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.) and U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) introduced the Postsecondary Student Success Act, legislation to support evidence-based practices that support student retention, completion, and success in postsecondary education.
Over the past two decades, there has been a significant increase in high school graduation and college enrollment rates, reflecting a concerted effort to expand access to higher education. However, despite these strides, there remains a Read More
LAPS To Host Community Meeting To Discuss White Rock Attendance Zone Changes
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools invites the public to attend a community meeting to discuss the proposed attendance zone changes in White Rock 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2 at Piñon Elementary School.
The proposed zone changes will help balance the school population sizes at Chamisa Elementary and Piñon Elementary, both of which are undergoing construction of new school buildings. The new schools will accommodate 375 students after construction is complete. Piñon Elementary is scheduled to be completed in February 2025; Chamisa Elementary is scheduled for completion in August of 2025. Read More
LAHS Staff Spotlight: Duane Smith Manager Ryan Daly
Duane Smith Auditorium Manager Ryan Andrew Daly. Photo by Andy McBride/ladailypost.com
By Andy McBride
Student Reporter
Los Alamos Daily Post
When we think of Star Wars we may think of the popular phrase, “May the force be with you” and legends like Yoda or Luke Skywalker. Ryan Andrew Daly is a huge Star Wars fan and a legend of his own … and he is the manager of Duane Smith Auditorium (DSA) at Los Alamos High School (LAHS).
Daly was born in Palos, Ill., and raised in Osceola, Ind. Growing up as the youngest of five children, LAHS Principal Renee Dunwoody was the oldest.
Daly went to high school Read More
Governor Approves Historic $1.3 Billion Budget Boost For Higher Education Initiatives In New Mexico
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SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has approved a record $1.3 billion to support higher education statewide in FY25, a nearly 4% increase from last year that includes expanded funding for proven tuition-free college, loan repayment programs and workforce initiatives.
“Under Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s visionary leadership, New Mexico is steadfast in its commitment to fostering accessible and equitable education for all,” Higher Education Read More
