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LARSO To Host ‘A Matter Of Balance’ Fall Prevention Program At Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center
Instructors Judy Lovejoy (top left) and Kate Cleveland (bottom left) stand with some recent graduates of A Matter of Balance. The 8-session class is an evidence-based, free program offered by the Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization. Photo Courtesy LARSO. Marketing & Programming Coordinator. Senior Activity Centers. Fourteen months ago,...
Kristen Martines Named Principal Of Barranca Elementary School
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) has announced that Kristen Martines has been selected as the new Principal at Barranca Mesa Elementary School. Martines is a former Los Alamos Middle School Hawk and Los Alamos High School Hilltopper. She graduated from New Mexico State University with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with an emphasis in reading. She earned her master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from New Mexico Highlands University and then earned her administrative license.
Chamisa Elementary And Los Alamos Online Learning Academy Receive 2024 Innovation In Education Award
Los Alamos Online Learning Academy (LAOLA), received a 2024 Innovation in Education award. LAOLA Principal Kati Steinberg, Chamisa Principal Craig Washnok, Math Lab teacher Carolyn Torres and Chamisa first grade teacher Michaela Tarbox accepted the award presented by Teach Plus Executive Director Hope Morales, left, and other representatives from Teach Plus. Courtesy/LAPS.
‘The Atomic Rocketeer’ Documentary Premiere At Oppenheimer Festival 2024 At SALA Aug. 10-31
SALA Los Alamos Event Center has announced the highly anticipated premiere of the documentary “The Atomic Rocketeer” co-directed by Larry L. Sheffield, at the upcoming Oppenheimer Festival 2024. This groundbreaking film unveils the untold story of Wernher von Braun and his team of German rocketeers, whose work laid...
Juvenile facing charges for double murder in Otero County
OTERO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A juvenile is facing murder charges for the deaths of two others in Otero County. Deputies said they found a boy and girl dead just after midnight on Tuesday near the community of Boles Acres which is nearly eight miles south of Alamogordo. A third person was shot in the hand. The […]
Los Lunas Schools holds special 3 mill levy election
Los Lunas is home to 16 schools and approximately 8,500 students. The district also prides itself on an individualized and personalized approach to educating its students. This year, the Los Lunas schools are holding a 3 Mill Levy Special Election to help fund technology in their district. The 3 Mill...
NMAI to present best in Indigenous film at Native Cinema Showcase
SANTA FE, N.M. – The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian returns to Santa Fe, New Mexico, Aug. 15–18 for its Native Cinema Showcase. The museum’s 24th annual celebration of the best in Indigenous film includes 38 films this year. The showcase also provides a forum for engagement with Native filmmakers from Indigenous communities throughout the Western Hemisphere and Arctic. This year’s program begins with a panel discussion featuring Indigenous film luminaries Graham Greene (Oneida), Tantoo Cardinal (Cree/Métis/Nakota), Gary Farmer (Cayuga) and Wes Studi (Cherokee), moderated by Sierra Teller Ornelas (Navajo). All screenings and events will take place at the New Mexico History Museum. Seating is first come, first served.
Panhandle disaster relief team helping in Ruidoso after fires and flooding
RUIDOSO, N.M. (KFDA) - A disaster relief team from the Panhandle is helping out in New Mexico. Texans on Mission, formerly known as Texas Baptist Men, has deployed to Ruidoso to help after the wildfires and current flooding. After the wildfires destroyed hundreds of homes, the town has been seeing...
School board celebrates Vision 2024 conference organizers
It was a youthful evening at the July 23 school board meeting as Rio Rancho High School students filed into the conference room, followed by administrators and parents, to be celebrated for their efforts in making the Vision 2024 conference a success. Vision 2024 — a gathering of student council...
After more than a year sitting vacant, International District Walmart may get new owner
The Walmart in Albuquerque’s International District has been closed for more than 16 months — but the 206,000-square-foot building may not remain vacant much longer. On July 5, a commercial real estate website updated the listing of the former Walmart on San Mateo Boulevard near Central Avenue SE to “under contract.” The supercenter was built in 1994 and was added to the website on May 1, 2023.
Isotopes’ six-game homestand starts with dollar hot dogs and ends with lunch bag giveaway
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Isotopes are preparing for a six-game homestand against the Round Rock Express starting Tuesday, July 23. Most of the games this week have a theme. July 23 – Dollar Dog Night. July 25 – JustServe Night. July 26 – Bucket Hat...
Man charged with robbing Las Vegas gas station, shooting employees
LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – A man awaiting sentencing for violating his probation on burglary charges from 2017 is facing new charges in another case. Police said that 35-year-old Roy Clements attempted to rob the Love’s gas station in Las Vegas shooting two employees. One of the victims said Clements went into the store and demanded money […]
Santa Rosa Lake State Park welcoming boaters; water restored to Storrie Lake State Park
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Two lakes at state parks are welcoming visitors. One had its water restored, and the other reopened its boat ramp. Santa Rosa Lake State ParkThe New Mexico State Parks Division is reopening the boat ramp at Santa Rosa Lake State Park. On May 16, it was announced that 25,250 acre-feet would be […]
Boeing donates $50,000 to wildfire recovery in Ruidoso, supports local needs
RUIDOSO, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — Global aerospace engineering company, Boeing, announced Tuesday that it will make a $50,000 donation to the "immediate and long-term recovery needs" of those affected by the Ruidoso wildfires. Boeing announced Tuesday that it is donating $250,000 from the Boeing Charitable Trust to recovery and relief...
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Dancers flock to Las Cruces for Arts Lab Desert Peaks, plan public performance
For the fourth year since its inception, Arts Lab Desert Peaks is hosting dancers from around the U.S. in a two-week workshop in Las Cruces. The workshop kicked off July 22, and will run through Aug. 3 when the public is invited to view two public performances. A community gathering with a live DJ and free food was also scheduled for 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. July 25 at Rentfrow Hall. ...
Las Cruces Public Schools begin new year with attendance focus
LAS CRUCES, NM (KVIA) -- Las Cruces public schools welcomed students back on Monday, marking the start of the second year with a year-round schedule. Superintendent Ignacio Ruiz told ABC-7 the district had a smooth transition as students returned to class, many with first-day jitters but overall excitement. Ruiz says...
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