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Knights Of Columbus Sponsors Youth 2016 Free Throw Championship Jan. 31
Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus: Thank You Los Alamos!
Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus this evening at the Municipal Building upon hearing the Special School District Mill Levy Question passed 4,095 to 1,698 said, ‘Thank you parents, thank you community, we appreciate your support and will get busy improving the schools.’ Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Voters Overwhelmingly Support HB33 Mill Levy For Los Alamos Public Schools!
LAPS Adds Afternoon Bus Route To North Mesa For LAHS Students
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools has added an afternoon high school route to North Mesa.
Route 10, Bus 123 will begin serving that community starting Wednesday, Jan. 27.
Direct questions about the route to the Transportation Department at 505.663.2255.
Visit the LAPS website to find the stop time closest to home at http://www.laschools.net/BusRoutes. Read More
LAPD Recognized For Special Olympics Efforts
Officers from around New Mexico and Special Olympic athletes and coordinators pose for a group photo Friday in Albuquerque. Photo by Kateri Morris
Los Alamos Police Cmdr. Oliver Morris accepts an award on behalf of LAPD from Director Oscar Solis of Law Enforcement Torch Run for New Mexico. Photo by Kateri Morris
LAPD News:
Los Alamos Police Cmdr. Oliver Morris attended a Torch Run kick-off ceremony Jan. 22 with police officers from around the state and Special Olympic New Mexico coordinators at the Elks Lodge in Albuquerque.
During the ceremony New Mexico Police Agencies were recognized for Read More
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LACDC Draws State Attention To Los Alamos
Chamber Member Services Coordinator Darla Ridilla, Chamber Manager Nancy Partridge and LACDC Marketing Manager Ryn Herrmann at the LACDC booth during Monday’s Legislative Reception in Santa Fe. Legislators and State officials stopped by the booth to visit and hear the latest news about the Los Alamos community. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos Medical Center Marketing Director Mary Beth Maassen stopped by the LACDC booth to visit with Chamber Manager Nancy Partridge, left, and Chamber Member Services Coordinator Darla Ridilla during Monday’s Legislative Reception in Santa Read More
Daily Postcard: Stormy Scene From Canyon Rim Trail
Daily Postcard: A storm and cold weather blew into the area Sunday and was captured on camera during a hike along the Los Alamos Canyon Rim Trail. Photo by James Foley Read More
Join LAHS Baseball Program Feb. 1
SPORTS News:
Come join the Los Alamos High School Baseball Program for 8th-12 grade.
- When: Monday Feb. 1
- Where: Virchow Field at Overlook Park
- Time: 3:40-6 p.m.
For further information, email Coach Gill @ mrgill21@msn.com. Read More
AFTNM: Highlands University Staff Votes Overwhelmingly For Union Representation
AFTNM News:
LAS VEGAS – The American Federation of Teachers New Mexico released the following statements in response to the recent successful representational election at Highlands University:
“This vote sends a strong message to the administrators of the University. We all came together to have this important vote, and my co-workers and I feel there will be more respect for the work we do because we now can discuss work-issues as equals,” Highlands University staff member Rick Griego said.
President Kathy Jenkins of the Highlands University Faculty Association said, “We are glad to see
Driver’s License Compromise Passes House Judiciary Committee
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Compromise legislation that will end the dangerous practice of giving New Mexico driver’s licenses illegal immigrants passed the House Judiciary Committee by a vote of 7-6 Monday. The compromise bill, HB 99, is sponsored by Representatives Paul Pacheco and Andy Nunez.
“Today we saw another victory for this legislation,” Pacheco said. “New Mexicans have spoken and they want to stop giving driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants. Sen. Michael Sanchez and Senate Democrats need to start listening to New Mexicans and agree on our compromise.”
Since this practice became Read More
Obituary: Jean R. Riegle June 22, 1940 – Jan. 18, 2016
JEAN R. RIEGLE June 22, 1940 – Jan. 18, 2016
Jean R. Riegle, born June 22, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio, passed away Monday, January 18, 2016 at 6 p.m. Preceded by William, whom she married in 1960; parents, Walter & Henrietta Reiniger; and family friend, Kevin Haber.
Jean attended Miami U. in Oxford where she met Bill. After sending daughters off to school, Jean worked at WSU then Sinclair. Jean kept at her education, earning her BA from UD and Masters from Antioch.
When Jean retired in 2012, she was working as an advisor at Sinclair. Jean’s caring, funny and sweet personality touched people Read More
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Obituary: Fidencia ‘Fede’ Cordova de Barela Jan. 23, 2016
FIDENCIA “FEDE” CORDOVA de BARELA Jan. 23, 2016
Fidencia “Fede” Cordova de Barela, 92, a longtime resident of Truchas, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Isidoro and Leonardita Barela; sister, Hope Lopez; brother, Gilbert Barela; beloved daughters and grandchildren.
Fede had a compassionate, loving and open heart and kept God next to her side in her everyday life. Her love was genuine and she was sure to show that. Fede enjoyed spending quality time with her sister, Susie, as well as each one of her children and their families and friends. Her welcoming Read More
LAPS Seeks Community Input For Barranca Elementary School Construction Project
Barranca Mesa Elementary School. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The community is invited to a meeting at Barranca Mesa Elementary School Library 6:30-8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 4.
The district is asking for community input about Educational Specifications for Barranca school. This is the first community meeting about how to design a modern facility that meets the school’s teaching and learning program.
The next public meeting will be at the Feb. 24 School Board meeting when the steering committee will present update number one to Board members. Read More