Carol A. Clark

NMAA Selects January ‘Compete With Class’ Honoree

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Gallup girls’ basketball team recognized for conducting themselves with class. Courtesy/NMAA

NMAA News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) recognized the Gallup girls’ basketball team and Head Coach Kamau Turner as the Compete with Class award recipients for January.

Aztec Athletic Director Bryan Sander shared these comments following a girls’ basketball game against Gallup and Aztec in late January: “Coach Turner seemed very classy with the way he behaved with his athletes and the officials. When his girls would get called for a foul he would coach Read More

Los Alamos Genealogical Association Meets Feb. 12

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LAGA News:

Amanda Galbraith will discuss “Family Search and Family Tree: A Valuable Tool for Every Family Historian” during the Los Alamos Genealogical Association (LAGA) meeting at 7 p.m., Feb. 12 at Mesa Public Library.

Prior to the meeting, the traditional no-host dinner will be at 5:30 p.m. at China Moon.

The public is welcomed to attend.
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Report: Positive Energy Solar State’s Top Installer

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Solar panels. Courtesy/PES

STATE News:

SANTA FE – Using solar tax credit data, the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resource Department (EMNRD) reports that state residents have invested more than $30 million in this energy resource from 2009-2014 and Positive Energy Solar has installed the lion’s share of those residential rooftop panels.

“It’s clear from customer demand that New Mexicans want clean, affordable energy,” Positive Energy Solar CEO Regina Wheeler said. “What’s not clear is whether or not the state will continue to support this growing industry. The tax credits that helped Read More

Tech Trek Summer Camp For 7th Grade Girls

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EDUCATION News:

Does your daughter have a sharp mind and an interest in science or technology? If so, she will not want to miss the once-in-a-lifetime science/technology summer camp, to be held at New Mexico Highlands University (NMSU) in July 2015.  

Middle school science, math and technology teachers in New Mexico are being asked to nominate their promising female students to attend the Tech Trek summer camp, sponsored by the American Association of University Women (AAUW) and New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU). The camp is open to seventh grade girls from throughout New Mexico Read More

‘Great Ideas’ Grant Applications Available Now

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LAPSF News:

The Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation (LAPSF) is interested in funding innovative ideas that augment the basic curriculum from licensed teachers in the district.

Parents can team with licensed teachers to apply for this grant. The Spring Great Ideas Grant application is due by 4 p.m., Feb. 17 and will be awarded by May.

Grant winners must implement their proposed projects by December. For additional information, to view past winners, or download the grant in PDF or Word form, visit the Foundation’s website at www.lapsfoundation.com and click on the Teacher Grant icon on the Read More

Free Concert With Shine Bright Baby Friday

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CONCERT News:
 
Coming from Nashville, Tenn., Shine Bright Baby kicked off their national headlining Dreamers Tour this week, with special guest Loftland. 
 
They will be in Los Alamos for a FREE Concert Friday, Feb. 6 at Trinity On The Hill Church, 3900 Trinity Dr.
 
All ages are welcome and the community is invited to attend. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the show at 7 p.m. Arrive early as space is limited and the show could be packed.
 
Email lainfinitysquared@gmail.com for VIP Pass, good for early entry (5:30 p.m.) to meet the bands and hear some private
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Flammable Snow Near White Rock?

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This sign on N.M. 4 about a third of a mile southwest of Monte Rey South near White Rock was installed soon after the Cerro Grande Fire of  May 2000. It had four pieces of metal, normally stored on the back, to cover the warnings. For many years, those pieces have been missing or never used, making the sign of little value. Photo by Bob Reedy Read More

Six Los Alamos Civil Air Patrol Cadets Promoted

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Recently promoted Los Alamos Civil Air Patrol Cadets, front row from left, C/SSgt Victor Popa-Simil, C/A1C Silas Morgan and Maj Annette Peters. Back row from left, C/SrA Jacqueline Lang, C/A1C Hannah Morgan and C/SSgt Andrei Popa-Simil with C/CMSgt Caleb Britton and C/SMSgt Zacharay Lang. Courtesy photo

CAP News:

Six cadets from the Los Alamos Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol were promoted at a ceremony Monday evening at Los Alamos County Airport.

To receive a promotion in rank, each cadet completed requirements including participating in squadron activities, attending character Read More