Education

Los Alamos Online Learning Academy Offers Options

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Los Alamos Online Learning Academy staff pose outside of the LAOLA Roadrunner office near the LAPS District office. Staff members include, from left, Christine Monteith, Kate Hovey, Eva Abeyta, Kati Steinberg, Sarah Rose Sanchez, Becky Littleton, Jacque Griego and Colleen Goddard. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) offers families not only brick and mortar options for educating students but an online option as well.

Los Alamos Online Learning Academy (LAOLA) is a school of choice for students in kindergarten through 8th grade within LAPS. Though the Online Academy Read More

Learn About Scouting At Open House At IHM Sept. 13

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Local scouts at a recent recruitment event at Los Alamos High School. Courtesy photo

Scouting News:

Interested families of Los Alamos and White Rock are invited to an Open House to see if Scouting is a good fit.

The Open House is an informational night, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, in the Parish Hall at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Los Alamos.

Representatives from various scout units in Los Alamos will be on hand to answer questions and also connect folks with other scouting organizations that are not Scouts BSA.

In the words of Baden Powell, the founder of the modern Scouting movement, Read More

NHCC Brings Vibrant Mix Of Artistic And Cultural Events

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NHCC News:

ALBUQUERQUE — For the 35th annual National Hispanic Heritage Month, the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) is pulling out all the stops to bring a full month of special Hispanic and Latine performances, events, and presentations! 

“Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to recognize the contributions of Hispanic and Latine individuals in artistic and cultural fields, and we plan to do exactly that at the National Hispanic Cultural Center,” said NHCC Executive Director Dr. Margie Huerta. “Join us for a month of unique activities, presentations, and signature events Read More

Knight: Inflation Reduction Act Raises More Revenue For New Mexico Schools

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By PAIGE KNIGHT
Senior research and policy analyst
New Mexico Voices for Children

The Land of Enchantment’s natural resources are invaluable to New Mexicans. From the rivers and streams to the forests and valleys, there is much to treasure, appreciate, and protect from a changing climate.

Thankfully, with the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, our air, land, and water – together with thousands of New Mexico’s children and families – will receive sweeping investments to help protect what we hold dear.  

There is plenty to celebrate in this landmark legislation. The Investment Reduction Read More

New Mexico Higher Education Department Wraps Up Statewide Infrastructure Tour

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HED Secretary Stephanie M. Rodriguez and Capital Outlay Director Gerald Hoehne tour the new Math and Science building under construction at Diné College’s Shiprock campus where students will take biology, chemistry and lab courses in state-of-the-art facilities. Courtesy/NMHED

HED Secretary Stephanie M. Rodriguez discusses progress with President Ryan Trosper for the College Nexus Project at ENMU Ruidoso. The project benefits 650+ Ruidoso and Mescalero students and the local community. Courtesy/NMHED

HED News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Higher Education Department (HED) visited

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Highlights From Aug. 25 Los Alamos School Board Meeting

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LAPS Foundation Executive Director Jenny McCumber updates the School Board on recent work of the foundation. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Members of the LAPS School Board met for a regular meeting in the School Board Room Thursday, Aug. 25 in the School Board room.

Meeting Synopsis:

…LAPS Superintendent Jose Delfin shared photos from the first day of school, open houses and the first varsity football game, saying that LAPS is off to a great start for the 2022-2023 school year;

…Assistant Superintendent Jennifer Guy gave a COVID update, noting that a new COVID toolkit was released Read More

Los Alamos Public Schools: Hiring For Several Positions

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Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Los Alamos Public Schools is hiring custodians, maintenance technicians, bus drivers and instructional assistants. 

LAPS offers competitive wages plus benefits including:

  • Medical, dental and vision plans;
  • Paid PTO;
  • Retirement plan (NMERB); and
  • Life insurance.

There also are Short-term and Long-term disability coverages available and opportunities for advancement. In addition, the district is looking for substitute teachers and substitute bus drivers.

Go to www.laschools.net/careers or call 505.663.2222 for more information and to apply.

About LAPS: Read More

LAHS Alumnus To Lead Free ‘Forget Algebra’ Workshop

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LAHS 2016 alumnus and D.C.-based cybersecurity professional Nate Delgado will return to Los Alamos Sept. 24 to host a free financial literacy and professional development workshop. Courtesy/Chamber

CHAMBER News:

Los Alamos High School (LAHS) 2016 alumnus and D.C.-based cybersecurity professional Nate Delgado is returning to his hometown to host a free financial literacy and professional development workshop aimed at helping graduating seniors and other students from Los Alamos and Pojoaque Valley high schools.

The free “Forget Algebra” workshop is sponsored by Del Norte Credit Read More

Heinrich, Luján, Leger Fernández Welcome $500,000 In Federal Investments For SFCC To Create Digital Profiles Of Veterans At Santa Fe National Cemetery

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Federal funding will support SFCC’s Veterans Legacy Program (VLP) and a student-based project to create digital profiles of veterans at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Courtesy/wikipedia

Congressional News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) are welcoming $500,000 from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) heading to Santa Fe Community College (SFCC).

The funding will support SFCC’s Veterans Legacy Program (VLP) and a student-based project Read More

Karen Wray Gallery Fall Art Classes Begin Week Of Sept. 5

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ART News:

The Karen Wray Gallery is offering a number of art classes this fall, including:

  • Beginning Drawing;
  • Continuing Drawing;
  • Beginning Painting in Oils;
  • Color 1 for Oils; and
  • Intermediate Painting in Oils.

“Registration has begun and classes are filling up, so don’t put it off and wait until the last minute,” said Karen Wray, gallery owner, artist and instructor. “This is your chance to start the best hobby in the world!”

“Since I started advertising about our new drawing and painting classes, people have inquired about the classes, but are very hesitant to sign up because Read More