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Poetry Reading By Genevieve Betts At SFCC Library Oct. 19

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‘A New Kind of Tongue’ book cover by Genevieve Betts. Courtesy/SFCC

SFCC News:

Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) Library presents Genevieve Betts: Poetry Reading from her poetry collection: “A New Kind of Tongue.” at 6 p.m. Oct. 19 on Zoom.

About the book: As a collection, Betts’ “A New Kind of Tongue” includes poems that are sometimes quirky, sometimes lyrical, sometimes edgy and sometimes humorous. Language—our understanding of it, its regionality, and its many intricacies—is a main theme rooted within the book’s strong sense of place. Between the East Coast, specifically Brooklyn, Read More

LAPS Names Andrea Determan Director Of Inclusive Schools

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New Director of Inclusive Schools for LAPS Andrea Determan

LAPS News:

Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) announces that Andrea Determan has accepted the position of Director of Inclusive Schools for LAPS.

In this role, Determan will serve as a key member of the district’s leadership team. She will be responsible for overseeing and supporting the district’s work in addressing equity and creating more inclusive schools where all of the students are safe to learn and be themselves. 

“It is an honor to have Andrea back at LAPS,” Jennifer Guy said, Superintendent of Los Alamos Public Schools. “She Read More

New Mexico Shakespeare Festival’s Romantic Comedy ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ Runs Through July 8

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Cast of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’. Courtesy/New Mexico Shakespeare Festival

ART News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Shakespeare Festival’s romantic comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” runs through July 8 at the New Mexico Veterans’ Memorial Park, 1100 Louisiana Blvd. SE in Albuquerque.

The play is directed by Julia Thudium and stars New Mexico’s top actors from film, tv and stage. 

Pre-show entertainment starts before every performance at 6:45 p.m. The full calendar of performances and locations can be found on www.newmexicoshakespearefest.org

“Relating to Shakespeare now is so much Read More

Daily Postcard: Baby Rock Squirrel In North Community

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Daily Postcard: A tiny, baby rock squirrel was spotted Monday in North Community. A local resident happened to spot it peering out from its hiding spot. It ventured out on shaky legs, and a couple of sharp chirps from under the bush caused it to immediately return to cover. Photo by Marc Bailey

The tiny, baby rock squirrel sticks its head out from under the foliage. Photo by Marc Bailey Read More

LAHS Robotics Team Project Y Honored At Rotary Meeting

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Rotary Club of Los Alamos President Alison Pannell, left, with members of the Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Robotics Team Project Y honored at the May 16 Rotary meeting. Team members include Amanda Kitrell, Sasha Vinyard, Evan Long and their mentor Steve Sintay. The team shared how their work expands STEM educational opportunities, talked about their successes at competitions including in Texas where they were the Texas District Championship winners of the Engineering Inspiration Award, an award which recognizes a team that has worked to further STEM in their community. Then they explained Read More

Idaho Waste Treatment Facility Begins Operations To Address Tank Waste

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Inside the Integrated Waste Treatment Unit control room as operators prepare to introduce radiological sodium-bearing liquid waste into the facility Tuesday. Courtesy/DOE

EM Senior Advisor William “Ike” White and Idaho Cleanup Project Manager Connie Flohr, at center, thank Integrated Waste Treatment Unit staff at the Idaho National Laboratory Site in late March as they prepared for the start of radiological operations that will convert 900,000 gallons of sodium-bearing liquid waste to a dried, granular solid. EM Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Jeff Avery Read More

Jemez Mountains Snow Melt Update – How Can You Help?

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE — Current conditions from record snowfall this year in the Jemez Mountains is now melting due to warmer temperatures.

The good news is, we had some cooler temperatures yesterday reducing the volume of snowmelt. However, flooding is and will continue until approximately 20-30 inches of snow melt dissipates. 

In the meantime, the Santa Fe National Forest’s Jemez Ranger District is working with area partners to keep recreation areas and some roads closed so they won’t pose a safety issue for visitors and employees in the area. 

What can you do to help?

PLEASE WAIT until Forest Read More

NNSA To Conduct Aerial Radiation Assessment Survey Over Boston Marathon Race Route April 14-17

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NNSA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) will conduct low-altitude helicopter flights over downtown Boston and the Boston Marathon race route Friday, April 14, through Monday, April 17, in preparation for the 127th Boston Marathon on Monday, April 17. (The flight schedule is subject to change based on weather conditions.)

NNSA’s Nuclear Emergency Support Team (NEST) aircraft will measure expected background radiation as part of standard preparations to protect public health and safety on the day of an event.

The Read More