Rio Arriba Adult Literacy Program Announces First Ever Storytelling Fundraiser Event June 29
RAALP News:
The Rio Arriba Adult Literacy Program (RAALP) will hold a storytelling fundraiser event, “The Story Starts Here: Empowering our Community Through Literacy” from 4-7 p.m., June 29 at the Los Lucero’s Historic Site in Velarde, NM.
The fundraiser will feature several local storytellers, live music, a food truck, a silent auction, and raffle prizes. Tickets are $20 and include one raffle entry. Raffle tickets will also be available for purchase at the event.
RAALP began hosting a series of free storytelling workshops in Española in early 2024. Longtime local educator Gino Brazil Read More
Wildlife Wednesday: Dunes Sagebrush Lizard Tonight In Albq.
Dunes Sagebrush Lizard. Courtesy/USFWS
USWS News:
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Biologist Marilyn E. Wright, Ph.D., will discuss her agency’s recent listing of the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard under the U.S. Endangered Species Act.
Wright is the featured speaker at the New Mexico Wildlife Federation’s free “Wildlife Wednesday” event tonight, June 12 in Albuquerque.
The Permian Basin in far southeastern New Mexico and West Texas is the premier oil and gas producing area in the nation. It’s also home to the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard, which the USFWS listed as a federally endangered species in May. Read More
ENMU Earns High National Rankings From OnlineU
ENMU News:
PORTALES – Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) has been recognized with 20 awards during the 2024 award cycle by OnlineU.com.
The awards recognize Eastern New Mexico University as having some of the best online programs in the nation, including the top ranking for online Speech Pathology and online Aviation Degrees, having the second-best online Physical Education degree, and being ranked sixth for best online degrees in Spanish.
ENMU was also ranked as having some of the most affordable online degrees in the nation, with the online Mathematics degree being ranked as the most Read More
NNMC Invites Community To Celebrate Juneteenth June 14
NNMC News:
Northern New Mexico College and Juneteenth New Mexico invite the community to attend a Juneteenth celebration at Northern’s Española campus at noon Friday, June 14, 2024. The celebration will be attended by the Offices of Senators Ben Ray Lujan and Martin Heinrich and will feature a keynote address by poet Hakim Bellamy.
Lunch will be provided by Hot Mess BBQ and DJ Dave will provide music. There will be a custom car show and other entertainment.
“We are excited to host the community to celebrate this critically important historical event, celebrating the ending of slavery in the United Read More
Jemez Historic Site: Beadwork Demos On Funday At Gisewa
Jemez Historic Site. Courtesy/Tira Howard Photography
NMDCA News:
Jemez Historic Site offers Funday at Gisewa with a variety of activities and demonstrations 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 16.
Visitors can explore their creative side through canvas painting or bring out their inner artisan and learn how to do beadwork with Darell Esquibel, an artist from San Felipe Pueblo. Learn the history of Gisewa with this engaging, hands-on opportunity! This program is included with admission of $7/adult.
Children 16 and younger free.
Also free to Museum of New Mexico Foundation members, Friends of Read More
New Mexico State Library Programs; Smokey Bear’s Birthday
Smokey: Remember, ‘Only YOU can prevent wildfires’.
New Mexico State Library News:
The New Mexico State Library (NMSL) supports summer reading programs at libraries around the state and also partners for Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday.
This year’s theme for public libraries is “Adventure Begins at Your Library” and NMSL is also partnering with the US Forest Service for its Smokey Bear Reading Challenge, providing related materials to New Mexico libraries celebrating Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday.
Additional resources including historical documents, videos, vintage poster images, news Read More
Los Alamos High School Hosts Activity Day For Students
Scene from LAHS Activity Day for students that started the last week of the school year. LAHS staff developed over 50 activities for students to participate in, covering six periods during the day. Courtesy/LAPS
Scene from LAHS Activity Day for students that started the last week of the school year. LAHS staff developed over 50 activities for students to participate in, covering six periods during the day. Courtesy/LAPS
Scene from LAHS Activity Day for students that started the last week of the school year. LAHS staff developed over 50 activities for students to participate in, covering six Read More
Family Strengths Network Hosts Day Of STEAM June 12
FSN News:
Family Strengths Network (FSN) invites families with kids of all ages to attend its annual Day of STEAM 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 12.
A variety of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) activities and presentations will take place. FSN will provide ongoing STEAM fun throughout the day.
Visiting organizations will have special presentations at the following times:
- 10 a.m. – Santa Fe Reptile and Bug Museum will have some creepy crawlies to check out;
- Noon – Santa Fe Raptor Center will bring a special feathered guest; and
- 1 p.m. – Los Alamos
Los Alamos Public Schools Board To Meet Tuesday
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos Public Schools Board will meet 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 11 in the Board Room at 2101 Trinity Drive, Suite V.
Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5056632222?pwd=9ya3XaLGT3DQAVJyauGbYKcsP Q4QWg.1&omn=89719537463
Password: j45K8H
Anyone with a disability who is in need of a reader, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, may contact the Superintendent at Los Alamos Public Schools, at least one week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible.
Public documents, Read More
Santa Fe Opera Announces 82 Exceptional Apprentice Technicians For The 2024 Season
Eighty two members of the 2024 Apprentice Program for Theater Technicians backstage at the Santa Fe Opera. Photo by Kristin Hullihan for the Santa Fe Opera
The Santa Fe Opera News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Opera has announced the 82 members of its 2024 Apprentice Program for Theater Technicians.
Selected from a pool of more than 1,000 national and international applications, the class of 2024 brings fresh creativity and technical expertise to the Santa Fe Opera and performing arts industry.
Each season, SFO’s technical apprentices perform essential backstage functions within one of eight distinct Read More
Coronado Historic Site ‘Ranger Read And Learn’ June 15
NMHS News:
In a partnership with the Martha Liebert Public Library in Bernalillo, Coronado Historic Site is offering a “Ranger Read and Learn” story time that is free and open to all ages.
At Ranger Read and Learn, a ranger from Coronado Historic Site will read a story and offer related conversation and activities 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, June 15, at Martha Liebert Public Library, 124 Calle Malinche in Bernalillo.
Children can listen at 10:30 a.m. to Coyote and the Sky. They will then learn about the stars and constellations seen at night followed by an art activity creating a constellation to Read More
Beloved Teacher Mr. Mosier To Retire After 24 Years
Ponderosa Montessori School teacher Stephen Mosier is retiring after 24 years of service and the community is invited to his Retirement Celebration, 6-9 p.m. June 21, at Fuller Lodge. Courtesy photo
Ponderosa Montessori School News:
Stephen Mosier, a resident of White Rock, is retiring from Ponderosa Montessori School after 24 years of amazing, selfless service. He is known to all of his students as Mr. Mosier or Mr. M.
“Mr. Mosier was absolutely the best, most engaging teacher you would ever be lucky enough to have,” former student Kaitlyn Seitz-Pruitt said.
Karly Seitz-Pruitt echoed those Read More
LAPS Teachers Selected For NEH Summer Institute
Pinon Elementary School GATE teacher Cristin Haake, left, and Los Alamos High School English teacher Lori Thompson have been selected to participate in a NEH Summer Institute in July. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Two Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) teachers have been accepted and received an endowment to participate in a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Summer Institute in July.
Pinon Elementary School GATE teacher Cristin Haake and Los Alamos High School English teacher Lori Thompson are among only 25 applicants selected to take part in “The Ancient Olympics and Daily Life in Ancient Read More
LAHS eSports Ranked #1 In Nation By USA Today & PlayVS
The LAHS eSports team brought home the 3rd place trophy in state competition this year. Courtesy/LAPS
The Smash Bros Team came in 1st in 4A. Players are Magenta Bronson (captain), Gabe Cook, Lucas Price, Marshall Brunette, Kepler Smith and Jasmine Heft. Team Members not pictured: Alex Southam, Shaun Kilde and Miles Iverson. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos High School (LAHS) eSports teams recently wrapped up the 2023-2024 season ranked number one in the nation by USA Today and PlayVS with a 84.44% winning match percentage and a 79.89% winning game percentage: USA Today Article.
This Read More
Los Alamos Students Win National Merit Scholarships
Shiv Antar Khalsa is the recipient of a National Merit Carleton College Scholarship and Andres Iturregui received a National Merit Texas A&M University Scholarship. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Two members of the Los Alamos High School Class of 2024 are among the more than 2,900 winners of National Merit Scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities.
Shiv Antar Khalsa is the recipient of a National Merit Carleton College Scholarship. Andres Iturregui received a National Merit Texas A&M University Scholarship.
Officials of each sponsor college selected their scholarship Read More
U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández Introduces Bill To Help New Mexicans Build Financial Literacy Skills
U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández
STATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández reintroduced the Financial Fitness Act to create a public personal finance education portal on the Department of Education website to help students and families grow their financial literacy skills and better prepare for their future.
“Students and families face substantial and difficult financial decisions when they choose to pursue higher education. Students of color and low-income students tend to carry the heaviest burden when it comes to paying for college. We must give students and Read More
Pop Art Workshops With Artist Michael Albert June 12
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Public Library, with the Los Alamos Teen Center and Los Alamos Arts Council, is co-sponsoring three workshops with artist and teacher Michael Albert on Wednesday, June 12.
The first workshop is designed to guide elementary-age kids through the making of Albert’s collage art, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Mesa Public Library.
The second workshop, targeted at teens and sponsored by the Los Alamos Teen Center, is 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Mesa Public Library.
That evening, Albert will lead a third workshop for adults, 5:30-7:30 p.m., hosted at the Fuller Lodge Arts Center Read More
Investigation Into Parent Complaints Finds For LAPS
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Following months of investigation into 18 allegations of racial discrimination submitted by Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) parent Luckie Daniels, the law firm of Fagen Friedman and Fulfrost has released its findings.
In the summary report obtained by the Los Alamos Daily Post, the investigation concludes that the 18 allegations were either unsubstantiated or not supported by evidence collected during the investigation.
Daniels originally submitted her complaints against the district in September 2023. LAPS hired Read More
Los Alamos Faith & Science Forum 2024 Summer Lecture Series Presents ‘An Ancient Near Eastern Cultural Context For Israelite Temple Worship’ By Dr. James Carroll June 11
Courtesy/LAF&SF
LAF&SF News:
Los Alamos Faith & Science Forum (LAF&SF) 2024 Summer Lecture Series will present “An Ancient Near Eastern Cultural Context For Israelite Temple Worship” by Dr. James Carroll Tuesday, June 11 at SALA Event Center. The event begins with a light meal at 6 p.m., followed at 6:30 p.m. with the lecture.
The Israelite temple tradition was recorded in painstaking detail. It included specific architectural forms, enigmatic cultic objects, and complex rituals. To the modern reader, this can be one of the most jarring and sometimes confusing aspects Read More
SFNF: Workshop For Contractors, Small Businesses June 14
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — Are you a contractor or small business owner? Join Carson and Santa Fe National Forest staff, New Mexico Small Business Development Council (SBDC) and New Mexico APEX accelerator to learn more about how you can work with the USDA Forest Service and compete for government contracts.
Representatives from the SBDC, APEX Accelerator, and USDA Forest Service will help contractors and small businesses register to compete for government contracts, provide guidance on how to put products and services on sam.gov, and share any free resources available to local contractors. Read More