Happy 100th Birthday, New Mexico!!

On January 6, 1912, President William Taft signed the statehood proclamation that made New Mexico the 47th state in the union.  On January 6, 2012, we celebrate 100 years of statehood. Follow the links below to learn about New Mexico’s history:

New Mexico Centennial Site

New Mexico’s Statehood: 100 Years of Enchantment

World Book NM Resource Guide

New Mexico History Museum

Moments in Time – The New Mexico History Museum in collaboration with KNME presents short history videos about New Mexico’s unique and diverse history.

Check Out a Teens’ Choice Book!

The Teens’ Top Ten is a “teen choice” list, where teens nominate and choose their favorite books of the year.  Winners of the 2011 Teens’ Top Ten were recently announced.  Click here to see a list of the 25 books nominated for the list, with descriptions of each.  Come check one out from the AHS library for some great reading!

2011 Teens’ Top Ten Books

  • Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
  • Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
  • Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick
  • I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore
  • The Iron King by Julie Kagawa
  • Matched by Ally Condie 
  • Angel: A Maximum Ride Novel by James Patterson
  • Paranormalcy by Kiersten White
  • Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver )
  • Nightshade by Andrea Cremer

Attn: AHS Students and Teachers! Please Take Our Poll!