85 Incoming Kindergartners Complete 2024 Safety Town
Incoming kindergartners learned about fire safety from LAFD during Safety Town. Courtesy/LAPS
Bike safety was also on the agenda during Safety Town. Each student received a bike helmet donated by Century Bank. RE/MAX First Associate Broker Kristy Ortega donated new bikes to the program this year. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Eighty-five incoming kindergartners successfully completed Los Alamos County’s Child Safety Program Preschool Safety Training Course (Safety Town). Students were presented with Certificates of Completion by Los Alamos Police Department Chief Dino Sgambellone Read More
LAPS Shares Chamisa And Piñon Construction Updates
View of construction underway at Chamisa Elementary School. Courtesy/LAPS
View of construction underway at Piñon Elementary School. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Construction of the new elementary schools in White Rock is progressing. Structures are taking shape at Piñon Elementary School, and crews have been moving dirt and installing infrastructure at Chamisa Elementary School.
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) would like to make the public aware of additional work over the next several weeks that will impact the community:
- A large section of the Chamisa Elementary School playground
Coronado Historic Site Hosts Extended Hours, Ranger Tours, Children’s Activities At Monthly Dawn To Dusk Day
Coronado Historic Site News:
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Coronado Historic Site (link) offers extended hours from dawn until dusk, 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., on the First Sunday of each month beginning July 7, to allow visitors an opportunity to see the site at these beautiful times of day.
The early mornings are a great time to see a multitude of different birds, while the evenings offer unparalleled views of the Sandia Mountains glowing pink at sunset. Activities for people of all ages are available throughout the day.
First Sundays are free to all Read More
Heinrich Bill To Extend Federal Programs To Support Fire Departments Including Los Alamos County Passes Senate
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) applauded Senate passage of his bipartisan Fire Grants and Safety Act, legislation to extend federal programs that help support local fire departments in Los Alamos County, throughout New Mexico and across the country.
The bill would reauthorize the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program through 2030 and the United States Fire Administration (USFA) through 2028.
The Read More
Los Alamos Hilltopper GG Romero Named Among Northern New Mexico’s Best Winter/Spring Athletes Of 23-24 Season
Courtesy/Florencio Romero
SPORTS News:
Los Alamos High School athlete GG Romero has been named among Northern New Mexico’s Best Winter/Spring Athletes of the 2023-2024 season.
Romero was also named 1st team all State Player, and for two years in a row District Player of the year along with being an academic player. She is the first girl basketball player in Los Alamos to score 1,000 baskets by her Junior year.
During the season, Romero was a marked player whenever the Hilltoppers stepped on the court, but she continued to produce. She led the team in scoring (18.3 points per game) and rebounding Read More
Los Alamos Faith And Science Forum 2024 Summer Lecture Series Presents Talk By Dr. Steven Collins June 25 At SALA
LAFSF News:
Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum 2024 Summer Lecture Series presents “An abundance of archaeological and historical evidence links the Exodus events to the collapse of Egypt’s mighty 18th Dynasty” by Dr. Steven Collins, Tuesday June 25, 2024.
The lecture is open to the public and begins with a light meal served at 6 p.m. followed by the lecture at 6:30 p.m. at SALA Event Center.
About the lecture:
The dating of the Israelite Exodus from Egypt has always seemed difficult, as attested by the fact that the range of proposed timeframes for this important event spans two centuries Read More
Sterna: Understanding ‘Ready’ In ‘Ready, Set, Go!’
By KELLY STERNA
Wildland Division Chief
Los Alamos Fire Department
Wildfire season is here, posing a significant risk to our scenic Los Alamos community, nestled amidst natural forests and mountainous terrains. While a paradise for many of us, this landscape also heightens our wildfire risk. Our community needs to be in a constant “Ready” state due to its geography and history of wildfires. Citizens should always be aware of local fire weather forecasts, local fire information, and most importantly, their “Ready” status.
Currently, New Mexico has two active wildland fires: the Indios Read More
New Mexico Consortium Brings ‘Your State Of Science’ Event Series To Los Alamos!
New Mexico Consortium News:
“Your State of Science” event series hosted by the New Mexico Consortium, brings New Mexico experts to Los Alamos to discuss exciting research happening in New Mexico.
The first round is being launched with this year’s Los Alamos ScienceFest held during July 2024. A range of exciting topics will educate the community about their State of Science.
The community is invited to these events and learn about what cool things are taking place in the state! Mark the calendars now and plan to attend.
This July the schedule is as follows:
- July 13: Robot Outreach Program
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White Rock Public Library Kicked Off Summer Series With Restaurateur Laura Crucet In ‘Read With A Chef’
Restaurateur Laura Crucet in ‘Read With A Chef’ June 12 at the White Rock branch library. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
The White Rock branch library kicked off its Summer Series June 12 with restaurateur Laura Crucet in ‘Read With A Chef’. Crucet, owner and executive chef of local favorite cafes Pig + Fig and Sugar & Cream, read several food and cooking-related children’s books to a captive audience of local Los Alamos children.
For a fun-filled hour at the White Rock Public Library, Crucet read aloud several culinary picture books, sang and danced to some tummy-grumbling songs, and helped Read More
PEEC Summer Family Evening: Meet Bugs And Creepy Crawlers At Los Alamos Nature Center 6 PM Today
Los Alamos Nature Center invites families to explore bugs and creepy crawler at 6 p.m. today. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The Los Alamos Nature Center invites families to an exciting evening exploring the world of bugs and creepy crawlers from The Santa Fe Reptile and Bug Museum.
This special event will take place at 6 p.m. today, June 19.
Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with live critters at different stations throughout the Nature Center. Santa Fe Reptile and Bug Museum Founder Wade Harrell will be present to answer questions and share fascinating insights about these intriguing Read More
New Mexico Youth Arts Ambassadors Cuentistas Artwork On Display At Jerry Apodaca Education Building
Students with the New Mexico Youth Arts Ambassadors program. Courtesy/NMPED
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Public Education Deartment (NMPED) has announce that student artwork from cuentistas, or storytellers, with the New Mexico Youth Arts Ambassadors (NMYaA) program is now on display in Mabry Hall in the Jerry Apodaca Education Building in Santa Fe. See artwork here.
Each cuentista’s piece consists of an originally taken photograph paired with an ekphrastic narrative. The artwork depicts the artists’ dreams, their visions for the world and their views from the window of adolescence. Read More
LAPS Superintendent Addresses Families And Community
From JENNIFER GUY
Superintendent
Los Alamos Public Schools
Los Alamos families and community,
I was sad to learn of several arrests made this morning, June 18, that involved minors and drug trafficking charges. I appreciate the police department’s efforts to keep our students and community safe. We will continue to cooperate with the police department in any way we can to keep drugs out of our community. This is life threatening and critical to student safety. We have a no tolerance policy for any drug use and want to work with the community to do everything we can to keep students safe. To address Read More
Weaving Colors: Autism & Indigenous Community June 26
Explore Butterflies Of Los Alamos At PEEC
Western Swallowtail on Cleome. Photo by Dana Ecelberger
By Kristen O’Hara
Director of Programs
PEEC
Have you ever wondered what types of butterflies live on the Pajarito Plateau? Now’s your opportunity to find out! Join us on Saturday, June 22, at 2 p.m. for an enlightening talk by Ecologist Simone Lord as we flutter into the mesmerizing world of these winged wonders.
Simone Lord, an Environmental Professional at Los Alamos National Laboratory, will share her passion and expertise in wildlife conservation. Learn about local butterfly species, their behaviors, and habitats in a simple, Read More
Coronado Historic Site To Share Traditional Native Gardening Techniques Wednesday July 3
A traditional native garden. Courtesy/Coronado Historic Site
Coronado Historic Site News:
The community is invited to join Ranger Anthony Magdalena for a demonstration of traditional Pueblo Gardening 10:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, July 3 at Coronado Historic Site and Kuaua Pueblo, just minutes north of Albuquerque (off I-25, Exit 242) in Bernalillo at 485 Kuaua Road.
This program teaches participants traditional gardening techniques used by the Pueblo people, connecting modern gardening to the history of the land.
Each month Ranger Anthony focuses on a different aspect of garden care Read More
C’YA To Host Free QPR Suicide Prevention Training June 29
Come on down to White Rock, the 2024 Happiest Town in the USA, 11 a.m. to noon on June 29. You can grab a bite to eat at Pig & Fig, see beautiful Native Pots and visit the Splash Pad. Spend an hour at the White Rock Branch Library in cool air conditioning and learn how to become a Merchant of Hope. Questions call 505.695.9139. Read More
County Council To Hold Closed Session June 18, 2024
COUNTY News: LAPS: 2024 Devi Raju Citizenship Award Recipients
Students from Aspen Elementary receiving the 2024 Devi Raju Citizenship Award, with Principal Liz Janusz and Assistant Principal Shannon Trujillo, include front row from left, Ethan Brunner, Julia Granja Reyes and Paxton Condrey; second row Ava Plants, Moon Dang and Eva Sandoval; third row Elke Klagmann, Luke Miller and Tabitha Chiou; fourth four Benjamin Padilla, Xander Henne and Broderick Euler, fifth row Kimberly Rascon, Logan Beaulieu and Aden Serna; sixth row six Gabriel Saentz Gandara, Julian Quintana and Natalia Tuzel and seventh row Julia Schollenberger, Zoe Romero and Dillon Read More
STEM Summer Camps Fuel Childrens Curiosity, Creativity
STEM News:
Young innovators raising 7th to 9th graders will be a part of an exciting weeklong summer camp where they will be introduced to the world of 3D design and 3D printing! This introductory program to 3D Printing is designed to ignite creativity, enhance problem-solving skills, and inspire future STEM careers.
Participants will learn the fundamentals of 3D modeling using intro level software, bringing their imaginative designs to life through cutting-edge 3D printing technology. By the end of the week, students will create a 3D printed project and understand the principles behind Read More
University Of New Mexico-Taos Printmakers Exhibit At Higher Education Department In Santa Fe June 20-Dec. 11
NMHED News:
SANTA FE — The Department of Fine Arts at the University of New Mexico-Taos and the New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) have announced the UNM-Taos Printmaking Exhibition, a showcase by 24 artists who have studied under Associate Professor Gary Cook.
UNM-Taos is the first higher education institution to display student art and host a showing at the state department.
A reception, which is open to the public, is 2-5 p.m. June 20 at the New Mexico Higher Education Department’s Santa Fe office at 2044 Galisteo St., Suite 4.
“The New Mexico Higher Education Department is elated Read More