Los Alamos High School Career And Technical Education Courses Prepare Students For The Future
Scene from a Career and Technical Education course at Los Alamos High School (LAHS). Courtesy/LAPS
Scene from a Career and Technical Education course at LAHS. Courtesy/LAPS
Troubleshooting car repairs. Preparing a three-course meal in a commercial kitchen. Building a storage shed. Writing computer code. Developing a business plan. These are just a few of the skills students at Los Alamos High School (LAHS) are learning in courses in Career and Technical Education (CTE).
According to the U.S. Department of Education, students who complete a sequence of CTE courses in high school are more Read More
Encore Earth Day Presentation Of Eclipse Stories With Chick Keller At Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium April 20
PEEC News:
Saturday, April 20, at the PEEC Earth Day festival, Dr. Chick Keller will share stories of eclipse missions in the 1970s.
Dr. Keller will share insights about the 1970s airborne studies of the sun’s corona during total solar eclipses – conducted at the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory.
By taking the eclipse observations airborne, lab scientists, including Keller and Art Cox, were able to extend their study of totality, as well as reduce interference from the atmosphere.
Dr. Keller will talk about the successes and failures of some of these missions, sharing fantastic photographs Read More
Guy Meyer Named New LAPS Athletic Director
Guy Meyer has accepted the position of Athletic Director at Los Alamos Public Schools. He will fill the vacancy left by Ann Stewart who will retire at the end of this school year. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools has announced that Guy Meyer has accepted the position of Athletic Director. He joined LAPS last August as the Assistant Athletic Director.
“I am thankful to Superintendent [Jennifer] Guy for the opportunity to help lead Topper and Hawk Athletics and very appreciative to Ann Stewart for hiring me in the district last August,” Meyer said. “Los Alamos High School has a Read More
Northern New Mexico College And Los Alamos County To Host Energy Conservation Code Training For Professionals May 2, 2024
COUNTY News:
Northern New Mexico College and Los Alamos County are hosting a workshop on energy conservation codes for professionals in the building industry, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, May 2 in Council Chambers at the Los Alamos Municipal Building.
The workshop titled “Sustainable Education for Advanced Buildings: Energy Conservation Code Training for Professionals” aims to provide valuable insights into energy conservation codes, focusing particularly on the changes introduced in the IECC 2021 and its local amendments in New Mexico. Intended for building officials, architects, Read More
Los Alamos High School Astronomy Club Views 2024 Total Solar Eclipse From Fort Worth, Texas – Shares Photographs
Los Alamos High School Astronomy Club members traveled to view and photograph the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse in Fort Worth, Texas. The photos were taken with a Canon Rebel 8 and Canon 500mm lens and edited with Adobe Lightroom Classic. More photos taken by LAHS Astronomy Club members can be found at www.lahsastronomy.com. Photo by Gavin Bent/LAHS Class of 2027, Astronomy Club Board member
The solar eclipse viewed April 8, 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas. Photo by Gavin Bent/LAHS Class of 2027, Astronomy Club Board member
The solar eclipse viewed April 8, 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas. Photo by Gavin Bent/LAHS Read More
PAC 8 Summer Media Classes Start Monday June 10 … Openings Remain For Students Aged 9-14
Scene from previous PAC 8 Summer Media Class. Courtesy/PAC 8
Scene from previous PAC 8 Summer Media Class. Courtesy/PAC 8
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 summer media classes start June 10 and openings remain for students aged 9-14.
Students have opportunities to learn videography, editing using Premiere Pro, drone flying with photography and videography, music composition, lighting, special effects, GoPro Video and more.
Class size is limited to six students per teacher. Sessions cost $130. Scholarships are available for families with two students in the same class and for students enrolled in 4 or Read More
April Is National Stress Awareness Month … Helpful Tips For Caregivers Of Loved Ones Living With Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s Association News:
The physical, emotional and financial implications of stress are universal, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) cites those as it observes April as National Stress Awareness Month.
The sources of stress are as diverse as the people who undergo it, but one group that experiences stress day after day, occasionally for as long as 20 years, are the caregivers for people living with Alzheimer’s disease.
More than 11 million Americans (3.3% of the total population), including 67,000 New Mexicans, are currently serving as volunteer caregivers for loved ones Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: April 19-25, 2024
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.
For information, email pac8@losalamos.com, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for April 19-25:
Friday, April 19, 2024
- 6 a.m. — Deocracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Meeting Replay 4-09–24
- 3 p.m. — Democracy Now!
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. — A Chat with Glendora
- 6:30 p.m. — White House Chronicles
- 7 p.m. — Chamber
SFCC: ECCOE On Free Virtual Conference On Importance Of Play In Early Childhood Development April 22-26
Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College’s Early Childhood Center of Excellence announces First Born® & More and the Institute for Innovative Family Programs (IIFP) are hosting the Third Annual First Born® & More Home Visiting Symposium– a free, virtual conference on the importance of play in early childhood development specifically created for home visitors. Early childhood workers and parents of young children are encouraged to attend.
There will be live Spanish interpretation at all events.
Sessions are 12-1 p.m. and 3-4 p.m. Monday through Friday, April Read More
Matt Prather Guitar Studio To Host LA Rocks Summer Camp
COMMUNITY News:
Matt Prather Guitar Studio announces LA Rocks Summer Camp June 10-21 & July 8-19 at the Los Alamos Unitarian Church, 1738 North Sage Loop St.
Make Summer Rock!
This summer 4th-12th grade rockers are invited to join Matt Prather Guitar Studio for a fun, immersive musical experience during this 2-week day camp. Campers will develop and enhance their playing skills and join with other rockers to learn a variety of songs. Two different sessions offered throughout the summer for this 3-hour day camp. No experience necessary. Instruments will be provided.
Register at https://camp.mattpratherguitar.com Read More
PEEC Nature Youth Group Focuses On Several Projects
Members of the PEEC Nature Youth Group. Photo by Ryan Rainmaker
PEEC NATURE YOUTH GROUP News:
The friendly neighborhood PEEC Nature Youth Group, is made up of nine high schoolers including Phoebe Reid, Zoe Bent, Celia Pesiri, McKenzie Gerlicher, Aditya Viswanathan, Suchir Jha, Tate Plohr, Sebastian Koglin and Adis Bock, who all share an interest in preserving the great outdoors in this amazing town. The group started working on several projects centered around solving environmental problems on both a local and global scale. From testing water quality in burnt areas to developing an effective Read More
Air Force Research Laboratory’s Aloha Telescope Celebrates 10 Years Empowering Students Through Outreach
Heinrich Cosponsors RETAIN Act To Improve Teacher Pay, Retention, Address Educator Shortage In New Mexico
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) is cosponsoring the Retaining Educators Takes Added Investment Now (RETAIN) Act to address severe nationwide shortages of early childhood and K-12 teachers that disproportionately impact students from low-income backgrounds and students of color.
The goal of the RETAIN Act is to provide an incentive to retain, rather than just recruit educators to high-need schools.
“Investing in our educator workforce is also an investment in our children and our future economic competitiveness,” Heinrich Read More
NMDCA: Wonders On Wheels RV In Taos Noon-4PM Today
NMDCA News:
The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA) Wonders on Wheels (WoW) RV will be in Taos noon to 4 p.m. today, April 13 with an “invent” event for families at Enos Garcia Elementary Gymnasium, 305 Don Fernando St.
The WoW Mobile Museum is a 38-foot RV featuring 300 square feet of arts, culture, history, science exhibits and curriculum-based programming.
The WoW mobile museum brings exhibits from one of the Department of Cultural Affairs’ eight state-run museums to public schools (pre-K to 12th grade) and libraries across New Mexico.
This free community event brings more Read More
YMCA Little Youth Basketball Registration Closes May 5
LAMC CEO Tracie Stratton Attends ‘Plática On Latino Access To Rural Healthcare’ Hosted By Rep. Leger Fernandez
Los Alamos Medical Center CEO Tracie Stratton, right, attended the ‘Plática On Latino Access To Rural Healthcare’ hosted by U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez, left, April 4 in Albuquerque. The event was part of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus On The Road series and also featured United States Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra. Courtesy photo
U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez, left, and United States Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra, center, at the ‘Plática On Latino Access To Rural Healthcare’ April 4 in Albuquerque. Los Alamos Medical Center CEO Read More
Jemez Historic Site: Earth Day Hike, Gisewa History
News:
Celebrate Earth Day Saturday, April 20 with a guided hike up Oak Canyon (a.k.a. Church Canyon).
This is a moderate hike over rough terrain (approximately 1.5 miles)—hikers should bring water, sturdy shoes, sunscreen and a sack lunch. Rangers will do their best to identify the species of flora and fauna encountered. Participation is free.
Sunday, April 21, explore the ways of Pueblo life during Funday at Gisewa through cooking, art demonstrations, dances, and more. Visitors are invited to re-plaster the site’s horno, so bring old clothes for this muddy activity. Funday at Gisewa is included Read More
New Mexico Tech Breaks Ground On $28 Million Expansion
From left, Petroleum Recovery Research Center Director Dr. Robert Balch, NMT Interim President Dr. Daniel H. Lopez and NMT Board of Regents President Jerry A. Armijo kick off the $28 million expansion of Kelly Hall in down-to-earth style. Courtesy/NMT
Rendering of Kelly Hall replacement building at New Mexico Tech in Socorro. Courtesy/NMT
NMT News:
SOCORRO — New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (NMT) broke ground on a $28 million expansion of its Kelly Hall that houses the Petroleum Recovery Research Center (PRRC), a trailblazing scientific organization dedicated to solving Read More
New Mexico Delegation To Host Virtual Q&A Session On Military Service Academy Nominations Process
Congressional Delegation News:
ALBUQUERQUE — At 6 p.m. MT, Thursday, April 18, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján and U.S. Representatives Melanie Stansbury, Teresa Leger Fernández and Gabe Vasquez will host a Virtual Q&A Session for New Mexicans interested in attending a U.S. Military Service Academy.
The conversation is an opportunity for high school students and recent graduates to ask questions about the nomination process for appointment to U.S. Military Service Academies. The New Mexico delegation will be accepting online applications for nominations to enter Read More