Amazing Astrophotography Showcased At Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium Feb. 16
Sunflower Galaxy (Messier 63) by Sergey Trudolyubov.
PEEC News:
Marvel at the beauty of the cosmos during the astrophotography showcase at 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 16 at the Los Alamos Nature Center’s planetarium.
Doors will open at 6:45 p.m. Local photographers Frasier and Cathy Goff, Sergey Trudolyubov, and Glen Wurden will unveil their captivating images of eclipses, deep sky objects, and more, inviting audiences to marvel at the celestial wonders captured through their lenses. Admission to this showcase is $8 for adults and $6 for children. Please note that planetarium programs are not Read More
LAHS Students Attend American Indian Day At State Capitol
Students from the Los Alamos High School Native American Culture Club last week in front of the Roundhouse in Santa Fe. Courtesy/LAPS
Sen. Leo Jaramillo speaking to students last week from the Los Alamos High School Native American Culture Club at the State Capitol last week. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Seventeen students from Los Alamos High School Native American Culture Club were part of the celebration of American Indian Day at the State Capitol last week.
The visit included a ceremony in the rotunda which began with an invocation by Governor Max A. Zuni, Pueblo of Isleta, the posting of Colors Read More
Higher Education Day Today At The Legislature
NMHED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Higher Education Department welcomes students, families and members of the public to attend the 2nd Annual Higher Education and Adult Education Day 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., today, Feb. 13 at the State Capitol.
More than 24 New Mexico colleges, universities and other education partners will share information with visitors on degree and certificate programs, scholarships and more. State adult education programs will also be on-site to share information about how to earn your high school equivalency credential or GED.
“I am thrilled we are hosting Higher Education Read More
Swim Lessons For All Ages At Los Alamos Aquatic Center
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Aquatic Center has announced that swim lessons are being offered by two contractors, 505 Swimming LLC from Santa Fe and Anna Zhang from Los Alamos. Both contractors will be providing group and individual lessons for various ages and skill levels.
505 Swimming was created in 2022 in Santa Fe with the mission of increasing the availability of life-saving swim instruction in the community. Their team is composed of instructors who have a passion and demonstrated talent for working with children and are certified as swim instructors through either the Red Cross or Read More
Granillo: Every Child In New Mexico Has The Right To Learn How To Read
By CHELSEA GRANILLO
TeachPlus
Every day, as a first-grade teacher, I change the trajectory of my students’ lives through one simple act: Teaching them how to read.
As a student teacher, I was fortunate to have been trained by a gifted kindergarten teacher as my mentor. She taught me impactful literacy strategies, such as guiding children to generate word lists based on spelling patterns and building up their phonemic awareness skills to help them blend sounds together when reading simple words. Now, it is my turn to set my students up for success, as I welcome 24 tiny children into my classroom
Wildfire Preparedness Year-Round: Know Ready, Set, Go!
Forest Stewards Guild News:
SANTA FE — It is vital to have an evacuation plan in place for you and your family. The 2024 Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round campaign provides monthly wildfire preparedness tasks that follow the changing seasons.
The February message from the Forest Stewards Guild and the Fire Adapted NM learning network, partners, agencies and non-governmental organizations is, “Get to Know Ready, Set, Go!.”
Whether you live in the wildland-urban interface or in a rural area in the mountains, communication is key during wildfire season. Be sure to register with your local Read More
Los Alamos High School Athletes Gutierrez, Pasulka, Passalacqua & Inbody Sign National Letters Of Intent
Hilltopper athletes from left, Melaki Gutierrez, Alex Pasulka, Angelina Passalacque and Asmando Inbody signed National Letters of Intent to participate in their sport at various colleges, during a ceremony Wednesday in the lobby of Los Alamos High School. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
LAHS athlete Melaki Gutierrez is surrounded by family Wednesday as he signs a Letter of Intent to run track for UNM. Photo by JohnMcHale/ladailypost.com
LAHS athlete Alex Pasulka supported by family Wednesday signs a Letter of Intent to run track for West Point. Photo by JohnMcHale/ladailypost.com Read More
LAPS Students Encouraged To Ride The Bus Feb. 14
Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Wednesday, Feb. 14 is not only Valentine’s Day, but the 120th day of school. And you know what that means… Ride the Bus Day!
Los Alamos Public Schools is encouraging all eligible students to ride the school bus to or from school Wednesday, Feb. 14 as part of “Ride the Bus” Day. This initiative not only helps the environment, but also funds the LAPS Transportation Department. The goal is to have 1,000 riders.
Two days a year, the New Mexico Public Education Department has each school district tally student ridership for transportation funding: once in December, Read More
Reminder … Oppenheimer: The Rest Of The Story–A Lecture By Dr. Siegfried Hecker In Dialogue With Alan Carr
Dr. Siegfried Hecker
Los Alamos Historical Society News:
The community is invited to join the Los Alamos Historical Society Tuesday, Feb. 13, for its monthly Lecture Series.
Christopher Nolan’s biopic Oppenheimer has captured the interest of nearly 100 million people around the world. Dr. Siegfried Hecker will speak 7-9 p.m. in the Duane Smith Auditorium. Dr. Hecker will share his views on the legacy of Oppenheimer and the Manhattan Project, based on his more than five-decades associated with the laboratory Oppenheimer led. He will be joined by Los Alamos National Laboratory Senior Historian Read More
Amid New Graduation Requirements, What Do High Schoolers Want To Learn?
Monte del Sol Charter School student Brayan Chavez joins his physical education class in a yoga session the school on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. After graduating from Monte del Sol in May, Chavez plans to pursue a degree in education and become a teacher himself. Jim Weber/The New Mexican
By MARGARET O’HARA
The Santa Fe New Mexican
The main things that bring Brayan Chavez to school every day: Seeing, talking to and engaging with his teachers.
The teachers are his mentors, Chave\z said. After he graduates from Santa Fe’s Monte del Sol Charter School in May, he plans to pursue a degree in education and Read More
PEEC: February Astronomy Programs At Nature Center
The planetarium at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Take a dive into the amazing world of Astronomy! The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is offering an exciting array of astronomy programs this month at the Los Alamos Nature Center.
Take a look at this month’s schedule below:
- At 7 p.m. this Friday, Feb. 9, gather in the planetarium for an exploration of the Night Sky in February. Learn which planets, constellations, star clusters, and more are visible as Steve Becker leads a virtual tour of the current night sky. Admission: $8/adult, $6/student;
- At 2 p.m.
Los Alamos Ski Racing Club Wins Top Of Podium At Arizona Snowbowl In Flagstaff!
Los Alamos Ski Racing Club racer Liam Brown, top center, celebrates his first-place win in the Slalom race. Noah Bane, left, earns 2nd. Photo by FAST Race Team
Los Alamos Ski Racing Club racer Hirotaka Mertes, a Los Alamos High School freshman, powers his way through a Slalom gate. Photo by Michelle Mosby
By KEVIN MERTES
Los Alamos Ski Racing Club
Six youth alpine ski racers, led by head coach Lisa Kimura and coach Kevin Mertes, traveled to Arizona to compete in the second event of the US Ski & Snowboard (USSA) Rocky Mountain Southern Series Feb. 3-4, which was hosted by the Flagstaff Ski & Read More
County Wildlife Education: Raccoons
Four baby raccoons sitting on a deck. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Raccoons are a common sight in Los Alamos but this doesn’t mean they are safe or friendly to humans. In fact, raccoons can be quite dangerous if they get too close.
Follow these tips for safety around raccoons:
- Keep Raccoons From Coming Too Close – If a raccoon approaches too closely, make yourself appear larger: stand up, shout and wave your arms. If it continues to approach, throw or spray water, or even stones, if needed;
- A raccoon that is very aggressive–or too tame, or seems to be disoriented or staggers, may be sick or injured. Do
Governor’s Budget Proposal Keeps New Mexico Higher Education Ahead Of Pack For College Access, Affordability
NMHED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) is joining Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham in advocating for New Mexico students and the future of the state through continued funding for tuition-free college, loan repayment programs and workforce preparation.
“The Governor’s budget recommendation for higher education keeps our state at the head of the pack when it comes to college access and affordability and expands upon programs that have a strong track record of success,” NMHED Secretary Stephanie M. Rodriguez said. “With the remarkable strides New Mexico has Read More
A Gathering Of Listening, Learning And Conversation Of Understanding
Clergy from left, Father John Daniel of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Rev. Sean Smith of White Rock Methodist Church, Father Theophan Mackey of Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church and Rev. Nicolé Raddu Ferry of Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Courtesy photo
EDUCATION News:
On Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, four clergy leaders from “Team Jesus” presented to Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Teacher Tracy Thompson’s Humanities class. For this particular day “Team Jesus” consisted of Father Theophan Mackey of Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church, Father John Daniel of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Read More
Tribal Education Trust Fund Passes New Mexico House
Rep. Derrick Lente (D-Sandia Pueblo)
NMDP News:
SANTA FE — House Bill 134, which would create a Tribal Education Trust Fund and recognize the right of New Mexico’s tribes, nations, and pueblos to have greater authority over their children’s education, unanimously passed the House of Representatives Thursday.
The Tribal Education Trust Fund would make an annual 5% distribution to the Public Education Department to then be disseminated to each of New Mexico’s 23 tribes, nations, and pueblos. Distributions would be based on the size and needs of each community, as determined by a specialized Read More
YCC Applications Now Open … Earn & Learn Summer Jobs
Albuquerque Public Schools Board Of Education Names Dr. Gabriella Durán Blakey As New Superintendent
Dr. Gabriella Durán Blakey
NMKC News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education has announced that Dr. Gabriella Durán Blakey will serve as the next Superintendent of Albuquerque Public Schools (APS).
The unanimous decision comes after an extensive nationwide search that drew interest from two-dozen qualified applicants.
“We look forward to supporting Superintendent Blakey in delivering the improved student outcomes promised in the APS Strategic Plan,” NewMexicoKidsCAN Executive Director Amanda Aragon said. “Turning Albuquerque Public Schools around will Read More
Los Alamos Schools Odyssey Of The Mind Heads To State
Odyssey of the Mind Coach Emily Teti instructs students at the club’s meeting Monday afternoon at Aspen Elementary School. The club is preparing to go the state competition April 6 in Colorado. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
At the sound of the bell, school ended Monday afternoon, but Aspen Elementary School Gifted and Talented Teacher Vickie Daley’s classroom was buzzing with thoughtful, creative energy.
A group of teens huddled around a table with a pile of pennies, paperclips, and colored cotton balls, attempting Read More
High School Graduation Bill Heads To Governor’s Desk
The Roundhouse in Santa Fe. Post file photo
By ROBERT NOTT
The Santa Fe New Mexican
A bill that would change New Mexico high school graduation requirements for the first time in about 15 years is on its way to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham — the first nonprocedural piece of legislation in this year’s 30-day session to reach her desk.
A spokeswoman for Lujan Grisham said her office is “supportive” of House Bill 171, which means it’s likely to be signed into law and become effective for high school freshman who start in 2025.
Spokeswoman Maddy Hayden wrote in an email the Governor’s Office worked on the Read More