Families & Workers Fund Selects NMDWS For $1.5M Grant
NMDWS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Out of more than 450 applications, the Families and Workers Fund selected the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions’ Energy Transition Workforce Equity project to be one of 14 awardees of the Powering Climate and Infrastructure Careers Challenge.
The Energy Transition Workforce Equity project will support NMDWS’ efforts to develop and expand New Mexico’s qualified clean energy workforce capacity. The new project will include systemic, coordinated, and regular convenings of a diverse, comprehensive, representative partnership of employers, Read More
State’s Teacher Leadership Programs: Too Valuable To Lose
Silvia Miranda
By SILVIA MIRANDA
Member
Teach Plus New Mexico Network
Jake, a highly intelligent 4th grader with autism, changed my perspective on teaching. Jake was interested in math and science but found it very hard to engage in reading and social studies. When it came time for my annual Market Day project, in which students design a product to sell, advertise it, and then make and sell it, all within a budget, Jake refused to participate. I was at a loss.
At the time, I was a Teacher Ambassador for the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED), learning how to develop education policy by Read More
LAPS Notice Of Possible Quorum: LAHS Open House
LAPS News:
Members of the Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Board may attend the Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Open House 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21 at 1300 Diamond Drive.
A quorum may be present; however no action will be taken. Read More
LAPS Notice Of Possible Quorum: Barranca Open House
LAPS News:
Members of the Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Board may attend the Barranca Mesa Elementary School Open House at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20 at 57 Loma Del Escolar St.
A quorum may be present; however no action will be taken. Read More
Public Invited To Uplifting Program On Efforts To Rescue Afghan Girls Sunday At Unitarian Church Of Los Alamos
Unitarian Church News:
Pecos native Kirsten Hardenbrook will speak at 11:45 a.m. at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos. The public is invited to attend this unique forum.
Along with her Afghan host daughter and another Afghan student, Hardenbrook will talk about the current situation for young Afghan women still secretly pursuing an education. Hardenbrook volunteers for a non-profit that operates an underground railway to extract Afghan girls who have proven themselves academically, and gets them into safehouses in Pakistan. They then match the girls with host American families and scholarships, Read More
Award-Winning Author Anne Hillerman Live On Stage At New Mexico History Museum In Santa Fe Thursday Sept. 19
Author Anne Hillerman
NMHM News:
Friends of History for the New Mexico History Museum is very excited to announce author Anne Hillerman, live on stage at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 in the Museum auditorium, to present History’s footprints: Weaving the Past into Modern Mysteries.
In her presentation, the journalist and award-winning author will share how her research into the Long Walk of the Navajo, explorations of Chaco Canyon, and the history of New Mexico and the Southwest enrich and inspire her novels. Hillerman said she believes that, besides providing wonderful entertainment, good Read More
Registration Open For YMCA Youth Basketball Grades 1-6
LAPS Fall Sports Season Passes & Tickets Available
LAPS News:
Get ready to cheer for the Hawks and Hilltoppers! The Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Athletic Department has announced that all season passes and all tickets for fall athletic events are now available for sale.
Tickets and season passes can be purchased in advance either through the HomeTown Fan app or online through Hometown Ticketing. Tickets can also be purchased at the gate with a credit card. Tickets purchased in advance are not subject to an additional credit card fee; however, there is an additional fee for tickets purchased at the gate.
Cash will not be accepted at the gate. Read More
PEEC: Learn About Local Wildlife At Bear Festival Aug. 24
Learn about local wildlife at Bear Festival in Los Alamos. Stop by Los Alamos Nature Center 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24 for Bear Festival, PEEC and LEWF’s annual event sponsored by Century Bank, featuring activities and wildlife experts throughout New Mexico. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The community is invited to join the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) and Land of Enchantment Wildlife Foundation (LEWF) for the 7th Annual Bear Festival 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24 at the Los Alamos Nature Center, at 2600 Canyon Road.
This entertaining and educational event, Read More
UNM-LA Offers New Mexico’s First Broadband-5G Certificate
UNM-Los Alamos at 1000 University Drive. Courtesy/UNM-LA
UNM-LA News:
UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA), in partnership with the Wireless Infrastructure Association, is excited to announce an innovative Broadband-5G Certificate program, New Mexico’s first comprehensive workforce training program in broadband and 5G.
This three-semester program not only equips students with essential skills but also offers unique opportunities for hands-on training, paid internships and national apprenticeships for wireless and fiber optic careers.
The certificate provides guided pathways in preparation Read More
Think New Mexico Welcomes 2024 Leadership Interns
Gathered for a special luncheon June 24 at La Fonda in Santa Fe, from left, Think New Mexico 2024 Interns Alexandra Schweitzer Kroll, Laurel Nash Jarecki and Joaquin Romero, Think New Mexico Associate Director and Leadership Internship Supervisor Kristina G. Fisher, Intern Ayvret van Waveren, Think New Mexico Board member Liddie Martinez and Intern Nathan Slota. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
SANTA FE — Think New Mexico is a think tank and also a leadership development organization that works to train students in Read More
New Mexico PED Deputy Secretary Of Special Education Tapped For National Work Group On Employment
PED News:
SANTA FE — Dr. Margaret Cage, deputy secretary of special education for the New Mexico Public Education Department’s Office of Special Education (OSE), will participate in a working group with the Center for Advancing Policy on Employment for Youth (CAPE-Youth).
CAPE-Youth is a U.S. Department of Labor-funded grant project that seeks to create job opportunities for disabled youth and young adults by helping states with their service delivery and workforce systems.
Cage will attend the CAPE-Youth working group’s first in-person meeting in Richmond, Virginia from Aug. 14–16. Read More
Los Alamos Hilltopper Run Sunday Aug. 18
Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation News:
There’s still time to register for the Hilltopper Run! This year the race is Sunday, Aug. 18 at Canyon Rim Trail beginning at the west end of the Canyon Rim Trail in the Smith’s Marketplace parking lot.
There will be:
- 5 mile run (6:30 a.m. start);
- 5K Run (8:15 a.m. start); and
- Kids’ 1 mile run (9:30 a.m. start).
The race will be an out an;d back course along the paved trail. Packet pick-up is 3-7 p.m. Saturday at Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op. To register for the race and see the course map, visit https://tcrproductions.com/hr24reg.
Please note: Canyon Rim Trail Read More
LAPS Foundation ED Jenny McCumber Presents Talk On Mission & Activities To Kiwanis Club Of Los Alamos
LAPS Foundation Executive Director Jenny McCumber presents information about the foundation’s mission and activities during the Aug. 6 meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos. Courtesy/Kiwanis
From BROOKE DAVIS
Kiwanis Club
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Foundation Executive Director Jenny McCumber presented information about the foundation’s mission and activities at the Aug. 6 meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos.
The foundation works on several grant cycles to fund professional development for teachers, new ideas for classrooms, local seminars and mentors for new teachers. Read More
SCORE Santa Fe & Northern New Mexico Introduces Small Business Mentors To Los Alamos And Española Valley
COUNTY News:
SCORE Santa Fe & Northern New Mexico, a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration, has announced the introduction of two small business mentors to serve Los Alamos and the surrounding communities of the Española Valley.
Yuri Findlay and Tim Daniel bring a wealth of experience and expertise to support local entrepreneurs and small business owners in this region.
Findlay, a U.S. Air Force veteran with a diverse industry background, brings his training expertise and entrepreneurial experience to the SCORE team.
“As a business owner and serial entrepreneur, Read More
PEEC Invites Community To Celebrate Bear Festival With ‘The Bear Necessities Of New Mexico’ At Nature Center
Families and nature enthusiasts are invited to join a special presentation, ‘The Bear Necessities of New Mexico’ Thursday at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Photo by Rick Wallace
PEEC News:
As part of Bear Festival, the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites families and nature enthusiasts to join a special presentation, “The Bear Necessities of New Mexico”, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, at the Los Alamos Nature Center.
This event led by naturalist Christie Collins celebrates New Mexico’s elusive state mammal, the black bear and promises a fun and educational experience. Read More
A Day With Santa Fe Authors: Memoir And Mystery A Fundraiser For Reading Quest Sept. 7
COMMUNITY New:
A Day with Santa Fe Authors: Memoir and Mystery is a fundraising event, held in association with the Partners in Education Foundation for the Santa Fe Public Schools.
The beneficiary, Reading Quest, is a local non-profit organization whose mission is to “support children who are having trouble reading become strong, enthusiastic readers.”
The purpose of this event is to raise funds for Reading Quest while connecting Santa Fe booklovers with local authors whose memoirs and mysteries they have enjoyed over the years.
The keynote speaker is Anne Hillerman, author of nine New Read More
Los Alamos Extreme Cheer Team Seeks Community Support
The Los Alamos Extreme Cheer Team will be fundraising this Friday, Aug. 16 at Ashley Pond Park during the Summer Concert. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos Extreme Cheer Team News:
Dear Supporters of the Los Alamos Community,
We are reaching out with an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our young athletes on the Los Alamos Extreme Cheer Team.
Our team is dedicated to fostering teamwork, discipline, and personal growth through the spirit of cheerleading, and we need your support to help us reach new heights!
Your generous contribution will not only equip our team with the Read More
LAPS Notice Of Possible Quorum: LAMS Open House
LAPS News:
Members of the Los Alamos Public Schools Board may attend the Los Alamos Middle School (LAMS) Open House 5:30 p.m. Aug. 15 at 2101 Hawk Drive.
A quorum may be present; however no action will be taken. Read More
New Mexico Higher Education Department Wraps Up Summer Capital Outlay Hearings For Colleges, Universities Across State
Higher Education Secretary Stephanie M. Rodriguez
NMHED News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) has wrapped up its annual capital outlay hearings on campuses across the state, where agency leaders solicit information from college and university representatives about high-priority infrastructure projects that will benefit students throughout New Mexico in the years to come.
Following the hearings, the department will recommend capital projects to both the executive and legislative branches for funding consideration, based on data and materials provided Read More