UNM-LA Advisory Board To Hold Special Meeting July 8
UNM-LA News:
The UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board will hold a Special Meeting 5:30 p.m. Monday, July 8, 2024, in Wallace Hall, Building 5.
During this meeting, there will be a discussion of the 2024 bond and filling a vacancy on the Board, as well as a presentation of the UNM-LA Open Space and Entrance to the Campus project by Pland Collaborative.
This meeting is open to the public.
Direct questions to UNM-LA at 505.662.5919 or unmlainfo@unm.edu. Read More
ScienceFest At SALA: A Day Of Immersive STEM Exploration
SALA News:
The SALA Events Center announces ScienceFest at SALA, a day dedicated to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) activities, taking place 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 13.
This event promises a day full of interactive and immersive experiences suitable for all ages.
STEMarts Activities:
- VR Exploration: Participants can explore the cosmos with Oculus headsets, diving into the wonders of the universe.
- 3D VR Painting: Attendees can unleash their creativity by creating and projecting 3D art in real-time.
- AR Sky Hunt: An augmented reality adventure
Los Alamos Sees Itself In ‘Paradise Paradox’
A scene from the screening of ‘Paradise Paradox’ June 24 at SALA Event Center. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Small, rural towns can be deceiving. Quaint town centers and close-knit communities seem appealing and add to that some kind of tourist destination like a ski resort and small towns appear as havens from all the turmoil of big cities. The trouble is, a safe haven that is totally immune from troubles, doesn’t exist; so, what happens when significant issues such as depression and suicide find their way into these Read More
Free Access To eBooks Via New Mexico State Library
NMDCA News:
SANTA FE — New Mexicans have access to free eBooks, audio books, and subscriptions to The New York Times courtesy of the New Mexico State Library. These resources can be accessed through the State Library’s website, nmstatelibrary.org.
Thousands of titles can be accessed for eBooks and audio books through The Palace Project, an app for downloading books. The New York Times subscription provides free use of the News, Cooking and Games sections of the newspaper.
“Having the ability to offer libraries, library patrons, and rural constituents access to digital services like The New Read More
PEEC To Host Solar Car Racing & Electric Vehicle Show At ScienceFest Saturday July 13
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is celebrating Los Alamos ScienceFest with its annual Electric Vehicle Show and Solar Car Racing.
The community is invited to join them 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 13 at the Municipal parking lot (off Central) between the demo garden and the Police Station, northwest from Ashley Pond Park.
This event will feature a variety of electric-powered vehicles and bikes. Speak with owners about their experiences, discover the different features and styles, and explore options for electric transportation. Learn where Los Alamos gets Read More
How To Protect Your Pets This 4th Of July
Courtesy/Best Friends Animal Society
BFAS News:
Food. Fireworks. Parties. While many people love the July 4th holiday, it can be traumatic for pets who have a phobic reaction to the loud sights and sounds that are synonymous with Independence Day celebrations.
With dogs and cats getting spooked and running away from yards, doors and even screened windows to escape the chaos, the July 4th holiday can also be a very busy time at animal shelters.
Dr. Erin Katribe, medical director, Best Friends Animal Society, a leading animal welfare organization working to end the killing of cats and dogs in America’s Read More
Day Camp Comes To Bethlehem Church July 29-Aug. 2
Community News:
A fun week of Day Camp is coming to Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church July 29 to Aug. 2, 2024. Day Camp involves five days of Christian Day Camping for youth in grades Pre-K through 6 th grade (in the fall).
The Day Camp runs 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day, except Friday, which runs 9-10:30 a.m. The cost for the week is only $50 for the first child and $25 for each additional child in the family, and this covers all activities, snacks, supplies, etc. Campers need to bring their own sack lunch on Monday through Thursday. On Friday campers can join with their parents/guardians for breakfast Read More
Los Alamos Chapter Of EAA To Host Summer STEM Program ‘Young Eagles Build And Fly’ Beginning July 13
Experimental Aircraft Association’s summer STEM program begins July 13. Courtesy/EAA
EAA News:
The Los Alamos Chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), Chapter 691 is starting a new summer STEM program for young people between the ages of 8 and 17 at Los Alamos County Airport.
The program is called “Young Eagles Build and Fly” and is an intensive hands on RC model building and flying activity designed to introduce kids to aircraft construction and the fundamentals of flight. This program can either be a follow-up to or lead to an EAA Young Eagles flight for youth participants. Read More
New Mexico Launches Statewide Education Network
CNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Monday, New Mexico’s Statewide Education Network (SEN) became operational, connecting the first public schools in what will eventually become a comprehensive statewide broadband network, linking public schools with their own school-centric high-speed internet across New Mexico.
Three charter schools in Albuquerque—21st Century Public Academy, Mark Armijo Academy, and Mountain Mahogany Community School—and all 27 schools in the Gadsden Independent School District in Santa Teresa, NM, are the first to be plugged into the new broadband network.
Nearly 15,000 Read More
PEEC To Host Summer Family Evening Wednesday July 3
Families are invited to a free Summer Family Evening at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 3 at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) and Los Alamos Mesa Public Library invite families to a free special Summer Family Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 3 at the Los Alamos Nature Center.
This delightful event is generously sponsored by the Del Norte LOV Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Del Norte Credit Union.
Event Date:
- Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Time:
- 6 p.m.
Location:
- Los Alamos Nature Center
Event Highlights:
Storytime:
- Join the library
Dannemann: Let’s Get Bold About Fixing Education
By MERILEE DANNEMANN
Triple Spaced Again
© 2024 New Mexico News Services
The most overused word in the recent primary was “bold”. Candidates were claiming they had bold solutions for New Mexico’s myriad problems and failings.
Then we got the Kids Count report, reminding us that New Mexico is again 50 out of 50 in children’s wellbeing.
The bare statistics in that report show that New Mexico children’s literacy rate is much worse than the poverty rate. We have 23% of New Mexico children in poverty, almost 50% higher than the national average of 16%. But the rate of fourth graders who cannot read proficiently Read More
Las Cumbres Community Services Offers Family Resources
From Las Cumbres Community Services Center:
Las Cumbres Community Services Center (LCCS) in Los Alamos is a great resource and Community partner for the families of Los Alamos. Once monthly LCCS hosts a community parent group get together where parents and children can come and participate in fun and educational activities.
Parents with children are invited to Child Development Drop-in Playtime with Las Cumbres Specialists, 9-11 a.m. Monday, July 1 at 1060 Nugget St.
On June 24 LCCS hosted a Play-Doh extravaganza in which parents and their young children learned to make homemade Play-Doh. Read More
Free West Coast Swing Dancing And Lessons At Betty Ehart Senior Center Starting Monday July 1
COMMUNITY News:
Every Monday (except County holidays) from 7-9 p.m. everyone is welcome to free ballroom dancing and lessons at the Betty Ehart Senior Center Center. It is a Los Alamos County Activity organized by Terry Goodwin and Selmo Jaramillo. Every month they focus on a particular ballroom dance, and in July the focus is West Coast Swing.
West Coast Swing is a social dance in which partners learn some basic moves, practice connecting with each other, and then are able to improvise with each other to make a unique dance. This style goes well
with a variety of music, including country, Read More
Mountain Club Wins First Place At 2024 New Mexico Games
Mountain Club champion swimmers gather for a photo following their first place win at the 2024 New Mexico Games held June 16 at West Mesa Aquatic Center in Albuquerque. Photo by Anna Zhang
By ANNA ZHANG
Coach
Mountain Club
Mountain Club swimmers won first place in the 2024 New Mexico Games held June 16 at West Mesa Aquatic Center in Albuquerque. Duke City Barracuda finished second and Kraken Team earned third.
Mountain Club had 27 swimmers with 81 individual events and 9 relays during this meet. The age groups are 8 & under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14 and 15-18, and Masters age groups in 5 year increments. Read More
SFCC Campus To Close For UPS Installation July 12-14
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College announces a contractor will install an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for the Office of Information Technology (OIT) requiring a campus closure 5 p.m. Friday, July 12 through noon, Sunday, July 14.
During this period, all buildings at 6401 Richards Ave., will be closed, and no one will be allowed access during the time of the UPS installation.
Please be aware that some OIT systems will not be available during this time.
This maintenance will cause outages for:
- Campus network, including Wi-Fi and internet.
- Phones
- VPN
- Banner (i.e., course registration
Grief Group Train The Facilitator Saturday July 27
Learn Safe Sun-Viewing At Jemez Historic Site July 14
The July 14 presentation at Jemez Historic Site will be followed by safe sun observation through two types of solar telescopes. Courtesy/JHS
Jemez Historic Site News:
The community is invited to join Jemez Historic Site for Looking to the Skies: Solar Viewing, co-presented with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society (TAAS) and New Mexico Arts 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, July 14.
TAAS member Tom Grzybowski will give a 45-minute presentation about “The Sun’s Nature and How to Observe its Features,” exploring the Sun’s key features that allow it to generate the earth’s life-giving environment.
The Read More
Nine New Mexico Companies Awarded More Than $2.4 Million In State Job Training Funds Including Spiritus Technologies PBC In White Rock
EDD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) announced that it approved funding for up to $2.4 Million to assist companies in hiring and training New Mexico employees. The Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) approved this monthly allotment to nine New Mexico companies, including Spiritus Technologies PBC in White Rock.
The JTIP board meets monthly to review applications from New Mexico companies hoping to train new employees or upskill incumbent employees through the Step Up program. The state offers reimbursements of 50% or more, with higher percentages Read More
Museum Of Indian Arts & Culture Sunday FUN DAY July 7
MEA Offers Summer Workshops At Santa Fe Campus
MEA News:
SANTA FE — MEA, the first midlife wisdom school, opened its U.S. headquarters in Santa Fe in May. Dedicated to “long life learning” and reframing the concept of aging, MEA helps guests navigate their difficult midlife transitions and curate their second adulthood with a renewed sense of purpose and possibility.
MEA was founded in 2018 with its first campus in Baja California Sur, Mexico. The Santa Fe campus – Rising Circle Ranch – is a 2,566-acre regenerative horse ranch in the Galisteo Basin.
New Mexico residents will receive a 25% discount on any program at the Santa Fe Campus, July Read More