SFCC Recognized By Generation Hope With FamilyU Seal For Exceptional Support Of Parenting Students
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College announces it has been recognized with the prestigious FamilyU Seal for its exceptional support of parenting students.
This recognition is awarded by Generation Hope, an organization dedicated to fostering the success and economic mobility of student parents. It was one of five colleges to receive that designation. The accolade honors institutions and organizations for their exceptional support of parenting students.
SFCC President Becky Rowley, Ph.D., said “Santa Fe Community College is deeply honored by this recognition. At SFCC, Read More
Mountaineers To Host Talk On ‘Climbing The Centennial Peaks In Colorado’ By Toni Taylor Tuesday Sept. 24
View climbing Trinity Peak in Colorado. Courtesy/LAM
By WILLIAM PRIEDHORSKY
Los Alamos Mountaineers
At the Sept. 24 Los Alamos Mountaineers meeting, Toni Taylor will describe her journey to climb the Centennial Peaks in Colorado. These are the 100 (actually 101) highest peaks in the state, ranging from 14,438-foot Mt. Elbert to just above 13,800 feet, and stretching from just north of the New Mexico border to the northernmost summit, Long’s Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Long’s Peak was in fact Taylor’s first Colorado ‘14er’ summit, in 1984. With her husband, Stuart Trugman, she finished Read More
Priority Registration Closes Soon For STEM Pathways For Girls 2024 Conference At Santa Fe Community College
STEM SF News:
Priority registration for the upcoming STEM Pathway for Girls Conference closes Oct. 7. Register now to secure a spot for this day of exploration and learning, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 19 at Santa Fe Community College.
The STEM Pathways for Girls Conference is a full-day event designed for 5th-8th grade girls, non-binary, and gender-non-conforming students, packed with hands-on STEM activities, educational workshops, and presentations from inspiring STEM professionals.
This is a unique opportunity for students to:
- Dive into fun, interactive STEM projects;
- Engage
NMSU Regents Select Valerio Ferme As Next President
New NMSU President Valerio Ferme
NMSU News:
In a special meeting Thursday, the NMSU Board of Regents voted unanimously to select Ferme as the university system’s next president. The move follows a national search and visits from four finalists last month.
Ferme most recently served as executive vice president for Academic Affairs and Provost at the University of Cincinnati, where he championed student success via numerous access and retention investments.
“To the presidential candidates, thank you for your interest in NMSU and for sharing your vision for our university’s future. Your Read More
LARSO Executive Director Jacci Gruninger Chosen For Older Adult Leadership Program Initiated By ALTSD
LARSO Executive Director Jacci Gruninger
LARSO News:
Jacci Gruninger, the Executive Director of the Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization, has been chosen to participate in the prestigious Older Adult Leadership Program initiated by the Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD).
This program marks the first leadership cohort created by the department, and Gruninger is honored to be selected among her esteemed state provider colleagues.
The Older Adult Leadership Program is designed to cultivate and empower leaders in the aging services sector, equipping them with the knowledge, Read More
Students Get Quantum Computing Mentorship And Research Experience At LANL … Fellowship Covers Theory, Programming And Hands-On Projects
Pairing up with mentors on research projects that typically lead to publications in high-impact journals is part of the appeal of the Lab’s summer internship. The novelty of working on actual quantum computers is a bonus. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
Twenty-one students got hands-on experience working with Los Alamos National Laboratory’s (LANL) quantum computing experts and the opportunity to program on actual quantum computers, a unique opportunity for them to work on cutting-edge research and for LANL to build a pipeline to advance the mission.
In existence since 2018, the Quantum Computing Read More
LAPS To Host Safety Briefing: Drugs, Sex And Phones Part 1 – What Families Need To Know About Smartphones And Social Media
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) invites parents and caregivers of students in grades 6-12 to attend a safety briefing: Drugs, Sex and Phones Part 1: What Families Need to Know About Smartphones and Social Media.
The event will take place 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1 in the Speech Theater at Los Alamos High School.
LAPS Superintendent Jennifer Guy will join secondary school administrators, school counseling and prevention program staff, and representatives from the Los Alamos Police Department to share information about concerning trends and activities that are dangerous to Read More
Luján, Heinrich Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution To Honor Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) introduced a bipartisan, bicameral resolution to designate the week starting Sept. 9, 2024 as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.
Hispanic-Serving Institutions are accredited, degree-granting, public or private nonprofit institutions of higher education with 25 percent or higher total undergraduate Hispanic or Latino full-time students. There are 600 HSIs in the United States that enroll over 5.2 million Hispanic students, Read More
Los Alamos Hilltoppers 2024 Homecoming Parade Sept. 27
Explore Medieval Islamic Contributions To Astronomy With Galen Gisler At PEEC Friday Sept. 20
The Ulugh Beg Observatory in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, which was built in the 1420s. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The community is invite to journey through the rich history of Islamic Astronomy at the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC)’s planetarium 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20.
This unique event, presented by Galen Gisler, will shed light on the crucial contributions of medieval Islamic scholars to our understanding of the cosmos. While Western education often overlooks this vibrant period between the ancient Greeks and the Renaissance, Gisler will bridge that gap by exploring the Read More
County On Education On Wildlife Activity During Fall Season
Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
What are deer doing in the fall?
Many big bucks are relocating back to their core areas in early September, but not all of them do this. Mule deer bucks gather in fall and, irrespective of rank, frequently engage in friendly antler wrestling.
To foster body and antler growth, males seek out habitats rich in food even though these same habitats also attract predators. Females select secure habitats to save themselves and their vulnerable young.
Mule deer are concentrate feeders; that is, they carefully select highly nutritious bits of forage. They may also consume Read More
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Launches ‘Education Connection’ To Inspire Young Minds
Courtesy/AIBF
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta News:
- New initiative engages New Mexico educators and students in the science of ballooning during the 52nd annual event, featuring interactive activities and educational resources
ALBUQUERQUE – The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta has announced the “Education Connection” – a new feature this year designed to involve and educate New Mexico teachers and students of all ages about the science and art of ballooning. This is a terrific way to get students engaged and excited about learning during one the biggest events of Read More
Registration Open For 8th Grade Washington, D.C. Trip
Education News:
Thursday, Sept. 12, a representative passed out flyers and answered questions regarding the spring break trip for 8th graders interested in going to Washington, D.C.
There was an error regarding the date of the trip on the flyer. The date of the trip is March 17-20, 2025.
New pamphlets with the correct date will be available to students at the end of this week and will be available in the front office at Los Alamos Middle School.
Students registering for the trip by Sept. 21 with a $115 down payment will receive a trip discount.
Direct questions to Roberta Cocking at 505.670.0679. Read More
See Your Photos On The Big Screen In PEEC’s Fulldome Planetarium Oct. 5
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites local creatives to showcase their talent in PEEC’s upcoming fulldome photography exhibit 2-3 p.m., Oct. 5 in the Los Alamos Nature Center’s planetarium.
This exhibit, spotlighting the creativity of local photographers, is a part of the Day of Arts and Culture, presented by Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District.
PEEC invites local photographers to showcase their work—submit high-resolution images (3840 x 2160 pixels preferred) by emailing photos@peecnature.org with the subject line “Photography Showcase”. Read More
LARSO To Host ‘A Matter of Balance’ Beginning Sept. 23
The most recent ‘A Matter of Balance’ class graduated last Monday. A new class begins Sept 23 in White Rock. Call 505.672.2034 to register. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Certified AMOB Trainer
Starting Monday, Sept. 23 a new session of “A Matter of Balance” will take place at the White Rock Senior Center. Members of Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) age 60 and older are welcome to register for free.
If interested in taking the class but not a member of the Senior Activity Centers, please call 505.662.7957. Membership is free for anyone age 60 and older. Read More
Topper Marching Band Performs At Friday’s Football Game
The Los Alamos High School Hilltopper Marching Band plays pep music to add to the evening’s experience at Friday’s football game at Sullivan Field. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The 130-member Topper Marching Band presents a stunning performance at the football game Friday night playing the music of Ludwig Van Beethoven under the direction of Steven Iliff. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Butch Clark, III Donates $153K To NNMC Carpentry Program
Gathered Aug. 24 in Colorado, from left, Butch Clark, III advisor Luke Danielson, Architect Cillian Barrett, NNMC President Hector Balderas, NNMC Major Gifts Officer Judith Pepper, NNMC Technical Trades Chair Joe Padilla and Butch Clark III. Courtesy/NNMC
NNMC News:
ESPAÑOLA — Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) President Hector Balderas, Technical Trades Chair Joe Padilla and Major Gifts Officer Judith Pepper recently visited Ralph (Butch) E. Clark, III, in Gunnison, Colo. During that visit, Clark agreed to support a new Carpentry Program in development with a $153,000 donation, which Read More
New Mexico State Fair Junior Livestock Sale Sets Record
State Fair News:
ALBUQUERQUE – FFA and 4-H youth from across the state gathered together Friday, Sept. 13 for the prestigious New Mexico State Fair Junior Livestock Sale.
This event is the culmination of considerable time and effort spent breeding, raising, grooming and preparing their animals for the Fair. That hard work paid off, as the Junior Livestock Sale set a New Mexico State Fair record with $743,945 in sales. This number represents a 4.7% increase in sales over the previous record of $710,000, set at the 2023 New Mexico State Fair.
“These kids work incredibly hard caring and nurturing Read More
Six Los Alamos High School Seniors Named Semifinalists In 2025 National Merit® Scholarship Program
2025 National Merit Semifinalists from Los Alamos High School, back row from left, Linnhtet Htoon, Kieran Gattiker, Zane Pedersen and Henry O’Neil, Front row, Xiaran Chen and Zoe Bent. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Six Los Alamos High School seniors have been named semifinalists in the 70th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. This year’s semifinalists are Zoe Bent, Xiaran Chen, Kieran Gattiker, Linnhtet Htoon, Henry O’Neil and Zane Pedersen. They are among 98 students representing schools across New Mexico, and more than 16,000 Semifinalists overall.
National Merit Semifinalists Read More
Jemez Historic Site: Horno Corn Roasting Demos Sept. 22
Staff will offer a demonstration on how to roast corn in an adobe horno or oven during Funday at Gisewa 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22 at Jemez Historic Site. Courtesy/JHS
Jemez Historic Site News:
Jemez Historic Site offers an engaging day during Funday at Gisewa with a variety of activities and demonstrations, including a corn roast in the adobe horno 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22.
Visitors can explore the ways of Pueblo life through cooking, art demonstrations, dances and much more at Jemez Historic Site.
Staff will offer a demonstration on how to roast corn in the adobe horno or oven. The Read More