PEEC Summer Family Evening With Hands-On Crafts Tonight
Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The community is invited to join the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) for a Summer Family Evening at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 17 at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road. In collaboration with the Los Alamos Arts Council, this special event offers creativity and fun for the entire family. Engage in exciting nature crafts that will inspire and entertain both kids and adults, providing a unique opportunity to explore ones artistic side while enjoying the beauty of nature.
This event is generously sponsored by the Del Norte LOV Foundation, the philanthropic Read More
New Mexico’s ‘Bold Approach’ To Align Special Education From Cradle To Career Is Highlighted In Washington, D.C.
Secretary Elizabeth Groginsky
ECECD News:
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SANTA FE — New Mexico’s cradle-to-career approach to aligning special education was in the spotlight Thursday, July 11, 2024, in Washington, D.C. at the National Forum on Education Policy hosted by the Education Commission of the States (ECS).
Elizabeth Groginsky, Secretary of New Mexico’s Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) and ECS commissioner, and Dr. Tyre’ Jenkins, Deputy Read More
SFCC Fall CE Catalog Features New Classes & Partnerships
Fall CE catalog cover featuring guitarist Jacob Moscartolo. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — SFCC announces the release of the Fall Continuing Education catalog, showcasing a diverse array of classes and dynamic community partnerships. Returning this fall are many of the community’s favorite immersive classes in collaboration with esteemed partners such as the Four Seasons Resort, Nuevo Mexicano Heritage Arts Museum, Santa Fe Sky Railway, and the Rodrigue Life and Legacy Foundation.
Additionally, SFCC introduces its newest partner, CHOMP Food Hall, which will host a “Fine Art of Read More
PEEC: Felt Art Workshop ‘Head In The Clouds’ July 26
Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The community is invited to join the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) at 1 p.m. Friday, July 26 for an Art Workshop, “Head in the Clouds” at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road.
This engaging cloud-focused art workshop blends the beauty of nature with the art of needle felting. This unique event begins with a session of sky-gazing, where participants will learn about various cloud formations and what makes clouds look the way they do. With this newfound knowledge, they’ll return to the studio to experiment with different cloud shapes using Read More
UNM-Los Alamos Seeks Advisory Board Member
The UNM-Los Alamos campus at 4000 University Drive. Courtesy/UNM-LA
UNM-LA News:
UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) is seeking applications by Aug. 1, 2024, to fill a seat on its advisory board. The board advises The University of New Mexico Board of Regents on all matters pertaining to the conduct of the Los Alamos campus.
The candidate, selected by the advisory board, will be sworn in at the September 2024 board meeting to serve the remainder of 2024 and all of 2025. The board meets on the Monday preceding the second Tuesday of each odd calendar month except in July, unless otherwise directed. During a regular Read More
Applicants Sought For LLA Class Of 2024/2025
LLA News:
Leadership Los Alamos (LLA) is seeking applicants for the LLA Class of 2024/2025.
The program begins with a two-day orientation Sept. 13-14. Applications are due by Aug. 9.
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- LLA is a unique opportunity for individuals who live or work in Los Alamos County and are committed to assuming roles of responsibility in civic, charitable, and governmental organizations in the region. Class participants will greatly expand their knowledge of the community and develop or enhance their leadership skills.
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- Identify and select highly motivated, emerging leaders
SFCC Presents Cristina Kahlo: Contemporary Mexican Photography Lecture Tuesday Aug. 6
Photographer Cristina Kahlo, in front of an image of her great-grandaunt Frida Kahlo, will give a lecture on Contemporary Mexican Photography Aug. 6 at Santa Fe Community College. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) will present Cristina Kahlo, who will give a lecture on Contemporary Mexican Photography, 4-5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6 in the Lecture Hall (Room 216). The free lecture is offered by the SFCC’s Art on Campus in collaboration with Carlos Rovelo, Trustee and Chair, Education and Community Engagement Committee of the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum.
“SFCC is Read More
Heinrich On New STARBASE Program At Cannon AFB
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) is welcoming the U.S. Department of Defense’s decision to establish its newest location for the Science and Technology Academies Reinforcing Basic Aviation and Space Exploration (STARBASE) program at Cannon Air Force Base in Clovis.
In January, Heinrich wrote a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin in strong support of Cannon becoming a new location for the STARBASE program.
Heinrich wrote, “The Clovis, New Mexico community and Cannon AFB have long shared a close and warm relationship. Read More
Scenes From 2024 ScienceFest Discovery After Dark
Zachary Morrell and Eliana Krakorvsky play Battleship using tools from the Manhattan Project era during the 2024 ScienceFest Discovery After Dark event, powered by Los Alamos MainStreet, Saturday night at projectY cowork Los Alamos in Central Park Square. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Jerry Fadner works out an encryption puzzle during the Bradbury Science Museum program during the 2024 ScienceFest Discovery After Dark at projectY cowork Los Alamos in Central Park Square. The museum tested the skills of participants with Morse Code and encryption using equipment and technology Read More
2024 ScienceFest To Welcome DOE-EM Jeff Avery For STEM-focused Q&A Panels July 16
Jeff Avery
COUNTY News:
2024 ScienceFest will welcome U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Environmental Management’s Jeff Avery, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, for STEM-focused Q&A panels 8 a.m. to noon, July 16 at Fuller Lodge.
Avery is a featured panelist on Panel 1 – Growing STEM in Local Communities, and will moderate Panel 2 – Future of Tech Opportunities in Northern New Mexico.
Avery will be joined by industry, community and Pueblo leaders from the DOE Environmental Management Los Alamos Field Office, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos County and Pueblo Read More
Scenes From 2024 ScienceFest Discovery Day
TeachKind Science Humane Education Division staff speak with community members Saturday during the 2024 ScienceFest Discovery Day event at Ashley Pond Park. ScienceFest is powered by Los Alamos MainStreet and continues through July 16 with events around the area. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
The New Mexico Tech Mechanical Engineering booth at the 2024 ScienceFest Discovery Day event Saturday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Scene from 2024 ScienceFest Discovery Day event Saturday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com Read More
Kiwanis Hears Presentation From LAPS Athletic Director
LAPS Athletic Director Guy Meyer speaks to the Kiwanis Club July 9 at TOTH. Courtesy/Kiwanis
By BROOKE DAVIS
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos
At their July 9 meeting, the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos was treated to a presentation by Guy Meyer, the Athletic Director for the Los Alamos Public Schools. Guy is from Santa Fe.
He graduated from St. Michaels High School and obtained a communications degree from Fort Lewis College. He went on to receive a Masters degree in Sports Administration from New Mexico Highlands University.
Before coming to Los Alamos last year, he worked at Cochise College, NMSU, UNM, Read More
County Shares Fun Facts About Abert’s Squirrel
Abert’s squirrel
COUNTY News:
Abert’s squirrels were named after John James Abert, an American naturalist who influenced the mapping of the American West in the 1800s.
Abert’s squirrels are commonly known as tassel-eared squirrels for their ear tufts.
Abert’s Squirrels have extremely flexible legs, which allows them to climb up and down trees quickly.
They can hang on a tree limb with just their rear feet while being able to use their front feet to handle food.
Abert’s squirrels are extremely adaptable and are known to frequent bird feeders.
Abert’s squirrels are most frequently seen at elevations Read More
Los Alamos Phi Beta Kappa Association 2024 Scholarships Recognize Talented Northern New Mexico Students
Los Alamos Phi Beta Kappa Association 2024 Regional Scholarship recipient Maria Begay. Courtesy/PBK
Los Alamos Phi Beta Kappa Association 2024 Regional Scholarship recipient Tyler Suazo. Courtesy/PBK
Los Alamos Phi Beta Kappa Association 2024 Regional Scholarship recipient Che Kuzov. Courtesy/PBK
By WENDEE BRUNISH
Los Alamos Phi Beta Kappa Association
The Los Alamos Phi Beta Kappa Association is pleased to announce the winners of our 2024 Regional Scholarships. In our second year of awarding regional scholarships, thanks to generous donations from our members, we were able to Read More
Gessing: Kids Count Report Highlights Government Failure
By PAUL J. GESSING
President
Rio Grande Foundation
The latest edition of Kids Count provides more devastating news about New Mexico and the condition of our children. The report, created by the Annie E. Casey Foundation (a center/left non-profit that works nationwide) analyzes and ranks all 50 states based on 16 variables relating to childhood outcomes.
Surprising absolutely no one, New Mexico again was at the very bottom once again at 50th. I analyzed the report and counted 7 variables that improved, 7 that got worse, and 2 that stayed the same relative to last year’s report. Based on this it Read More
Santa Fe Institute To Host Community Lecture July 16
Detail from ‘Penetration’, Emil James Bisttram, 1938. Courtesy photo
SFI News:
Santa Fe Institute (SFI) Community Lecture “What is Lyfe? Towards a Biology of Context & Complexity” with Brandon Ogbunu, Yale, SFI, at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 16 at The Lensic Performing Arts Center.
Breakthroughs during the age of genomics have sent shockwaves throughout the biological and biomedical universes. More than any single discovery, the age has been defined by great enthusiasm, funding in abundance, and generations of scientists that operate under the doctrine that — with new technology — Read More
Del Norte LOV Foundation: 3rd Annual Back To School Event
DNCU News:
SANTA FE – The Del Norte LOV (Living Our Vision) Foundation (DNLF), a nonprofit organization affiliated with Del Norte Credit Union, has announced its 3rd Annual Back to School Event, an initiative to provide free school supplies and resources to local K-12 students.
Event attendees will receive essential school supplies, learn more about various community resources, and participate in games and entertainment, culminating at 10:30 a.m. in a fun ‘Spray Down’ by the Española Fire Department. Participants are encouraged to bring a towel and wear appropriate clothing for the exciting Read More
United Church Hosts Compassion Camp Sundays In August
UCLA News:
WHAT EVERY LIVING THING NEEDS: Shelter, food, water, air, and community—all are themes of The United Church Compassion Camp. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Sunday in August, lunch will be provided, and Campers of all ages will explore what every living thing needs—and discover ways that needs can be met with compassion while celebrating the gifts of God’s creation.
Together, all ages will dive into Scripture, learn new music, create an altar-scape, practice yoga, do some forest bathing, serve members of our community in need, try our hand at poetry, tell our faith stories, share lunch, Read More
PED: New Mexico Sees Consistent Graduation Rates
PED News:
SANTA FE — Today, the New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) released graduation rate data for the 2023 student cohort, highlighting an impressive 95.77% graduation rate for seniors who qualified as Career Technical Education (CTE) concentrators.
The overall 2023 graduation rate for New Mexico high school seniors was 76.7%, an increase of two-tenths of a percentage point from 76.5% in 2022.
View the complete data report on NM Vistas here.
Bernalillo Public Schools, Gadsden Public Schools and Bloomfield Public Schools all outperformed the state overall, outperformed Read More