St. John’s College Hosts Earth Day Events April 22
The only working Brahian armillary sphere in the world was designed by British sculptor David Harber, cost approximately $150,000 to make, and was donated to the college by Class of 2004 alumni (pictured), who spent a decade fundraising and working with faculty emeritus Bill Donahue and Harber on the design. Participate in a demonstration at 1:30 p.m. April 22. Courtesy/SJC
SJC News:
SANTA FE —The community is invited to a day of free ecologically inspired events that include a lecture by eco-philosopher Sophie Strand, a hands-on demonstration of the only working armillary sphere in this Read More
Families Invited To Barranca’s Bobcat Bonanza May 5
LAPS News:
Barranca Mesa Elementary PTO, Los Alamos JJAB and the Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Prevention Program invite families to learn and earn free tickets for the Bobcat Bonanza event May 5 at Barranca Mesa Elementary School.
Explore one or more of these short online modules that address important family topics, then have a fun family night at the Barranca Bobcat Bonanza.
Do you have concerns about your child’s sleep patterns, managing anxiety, resilience building, how families navigate screen time/social media, and how to initiate important conversations with your children? Read More
LAPS: April Is Alcohol Awareness Month
LAPS News:
April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Prom and graduation are just around the corner. As we prepare for this season of celebrations, we encourage adults to talk with young people about the effects of underage drinking and about strategies for staying safe. It is never too early to start a conversation about responsible alcohol use.
According to the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility, while children and youth can be swayed by peers, media, and the culture that surrounds them, parents remain the leading influence on their kids’ decisions to drink – or not to drink – Read More
LAPS Recognizes Librarians On National Appreciation Day
LAPS honors its librarians today on National School Librarian Appreciation Day including Barranca’s Erin Manzanares, Chamisa’s Beverly Nelson, Mountain’s Carissa Pittman, Aspen’s Jeff Lloyd, Piñon’s Tia Rhodehouse, Los Alamos Middle School’s Angelina Manfredi and Los Alamos High School’s Shannon Seitz. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Today is National School Librarian Appreciation Day, a day to honor the work of school librarians.
Noted English author Neil Gaiman is credited with saying, “Google will bring you back 100,000 answers. A librarian will bring you back the right one.”
Los Read More
Scenes From Topper Tennis Teams At Santa Fe Tournament
Cameron McDonald returns a ball to his Taos opponent in a match held Saturday at the Santa Fe High School tennis courts. McDonald made it to the boys #2 singles consolation finals. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Alea Kretz goes high to return a ball to her Capitol opponent in a match held Saturday at the Capitol High School tennis courts. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Spencer Urbatsch returns a serve from their Taos opponent as William Dale backs him up. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Sabrina Kelley returns a volley to her opponent from Los Lunas. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Students And Families Travel Around The World At 10th Annual Multicultural Festival At Piñon Elementary School
School staff and students performing We Are the World, karaoke style. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Students and families traveled around the world in under three hours during the 10th annual Multicultural Festival held recently at Piñon Elementary School.
More than 300 people were in attendance throughout the evening.
“We were amazed by the attendance and the interest level of everyone,” said Stephanie Rittner, Piñon Elementary School’s art teacher and fair coordinator. “It was great to see such a turnout. We are already planning next year’s event.”
This was the first festival held in person Read More
Mesa Public Library To Host Talk By Creators Of The Official Cookbook Of Chile Pepper Institute April 13
Mesa Public Library News:
Mesa Public Library is hosting a virtual author talk 7-8 p.m. April 13 with the creators of The Official Cookbook of the Chile Pepper Institute, Paul Bosland and Wendy Hamilton, livestreaming from Las Cruces.
This program is ideal for foodies and those who want to learn more about New Mexico’s most beloved and versatile food: the chile pepper.
New Mexico State University’s world-famous Chile Pepper Institute is the only organization devoted entirely to the study, cultivation and enjoyment of the world’s favorite fiery fruit. This new book is a guide to cooking with Read More
Northern New Mexico College High School Equivalency Program Students Meet Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
Students and graduates of NNMC’s High School Equivalency Program met with Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, cabinet secretaries and other elected officials March 15 during Española Day at the Roundhouse. Courtesy/NNMC
NNMC News:
ESPAÑOLA — Students and graduates of Northern New Mexico College’s (NNMC) High School Equivalency Program (HEP) met face-to-face with Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, cabinet secretaries and other elected officials during Española Day March 15 at the Roundhouse.
The experience was part of President Hector Balderas’ Student Leadership Initiative, which he launched Read More
Los Alamos High School Five-Student Team Sweeps Competition At Regional Science Bowl Tournament
National Science Bowl Regional Champions include Los Alamos High School students, from left, Isaac Gao, Mary Couture, Linnhtet Htoon, Charles Cai, Coach Ali Renner and Minhtet Htoon. Courtesy/LAHS
Both teams from Los Alamos High School had a great showing at the Regional Science Bowl. Team members include, back row from left, Isaac Gao, Ming Lo, Quinton Geller, Jasper Carpenter, Minhtet Htoon and Linnhtet Htoon and front row from left, Willow Chartrand, Adeline Feng, Coach Ali Renner, Mary Couture and Charles Cai. Courtesy/LAHS
LAHS News:
A team from Los Alamos High School swept the competition Read More
Registration For Kindergarten Available On LAPS Website
LAPS News:
Online registration for kindergarten at Aspen, Barranca Mesa, Chamisa, Mountain and Piñon elementary schools and the Los Alamos Online Learning Academy (LAOLA) is now available through the Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) website.
For information and to register using either a computer or smartphone, visit https://www.laschools.net/registration.
Registration is an important step to ensure students have a spot for kindergarten for the upcoming school year.
LAPS uses SchoolMint Registration for this process each school year. The system is fully secure and environmentally Read More
LAMS Seeks Student Applicants For MASH Program
LAMC News:
Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) is accepting applications for its 2023 Multiple Avenues for Successful Healthcare (MASH) student program.
Eligible high school sophomores, juniors and seniors interested in learning more about careers in healthcare are encouraged to apply.
This one-week interactive job shadowing experience will occur on the LAMC campus June 5-9. Students selected for the program must be able to devote from approximately 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. that week.
During the week students will attend presentations by healthcare staff and participate in interactive activities Read More
Rotary Club Of Los Alamos Thanks Students & Parents For Generous Support Of Purple Pinkie Polio Awareness Campaign
Students show off their purple pinkies during the Purple Pinky, PolioPlus Campaign hosted recently for LA Online Academy students by the Rotary Club of Los Alamos in collaboration with LAPS. Photo by Alison Pannell
Rotarians seated from left, Skip King and Chuck Tallman and standing at right, Linda King participate with students in the Purple Pinkie, PolioPlus Campaign recently at Barranca Mesa Elementary School, hosted by the Rotary Club of Los Alamos in collaboration with LAPS. Photo by Linda Hull
By ALISON PANNELL
President
Rotary Club of Los Alamos
The Rotary Club of Los Alamos would like Read More
School Board Meeting Highlights At Mountain March 23
LAPS Board Member Melanie Colgan learns about The Mountain Times from Editor Genevieve Gregory. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos School Board met March 23 at Mountain Elementary School. The meeting kicked off with School Board President Antonio Jaurigue recognizing members of the Hilltoppers Hockey team – 2023 State Champions. They beat the Cibola Cougars 4-2 in the championship game. Their overall record for the season was 18-1.
Mountain Principal Suzanne Lynne and Assistant Principal Katherine Ward invited School Board members and the audience to visit student projects on Read More
Registration Opens For LAPS Summer Learning Program
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools is accepting enrollment for Summer School.
Summer Learning Opportunities: Making Discoveries will run 8:30 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday, June 5 through June 30 at Mountain Elementary School.
All LAPS students who are enrolled in kindergarten through 6th grade are eligible to participate in the program where they will engage in learning activities that promote continued growth in reading and math skills.
Registration for K-6 summer school closes April 14. Click here to access the registration form.
Contact David Parsons at d.parsons@laschools.net Read More
UNM To Host Free Autism-Based Webinar April 6
UNM News:
In honor of Autism Acceptance month, UNM is inviting the community to join presenters Tory Everhart, LCSW, and Jayme Swalby, MA, for the 2022-2023 Autism Imagine Training Series 3-4:30 p.m. (MT), April 6.
Title/Topic: Natural Supports in the Community
The journey each person travels as they navigate this complicated world is only made easier with access to supportive people and environments. This presentation will uncover the informal or natural supports woven throughout our daily lives and identify ways to help people connect with these supports. It will examine the benefits Read More
Los Alamos Family YMCA Youth Conservation Corps Application Deadline April 14
Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) crews work hard on new trails and fire-damaged areas. Courtesy/YMCA
By LAHNI ZOLLINGER
YMCA Sports, Youth and Family Co-Director
Administrator for YCC Program
Every summer, The Los Alamos Family YMCA looks for 9-10 youth to work for the Youth Conservation Corps (YCC). YCC has been a staple program in the community for many years that gives youth the opportunity to work hard, serve their community and gain leadership and job/interviewing skills. Past YCC crews have worked hard to repair fire-damaged paths as well as create new trails around the community. Many Read More
Chamisa & Pinon Schools Host Rocket Launch Event
Twenty-two students participated in the Piñon Elementary Rocket Club this year. Courtesy/LAPS
Members of this year’s Rocket Club at Chamisa Elementary. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Rockets soared up in the sky at elementary schools in White Rock as both Chamisa Elementary and Piñon Elementary Rocket Clubs recently hosted their rocket launches for students and staff.
The rocket clubs at both schools are open to 6th grade students who meet weekly following Winter break to learn about rockets and start building rockets from kits. Their work culminates in the annual launches held in late March Read More
New Mexico Consortium Selects John Engen As Next CEO
John R. Engen
NMC News:
The New Mexico Consortium (NMC) Board of Directors has announced John R. Engen, Ph.D. as its next CEO.
“I am thrilled that Dr. Engen will soon be joining the NMC team. I believe John’s energy, vision, and leadership will bring new directions and unprecedented opportunities to advance New Mexico,” said Ellen Fisher, NMC Board of Directors chair and UNM vice president for research. “I look forward to working with John and the rest of the NMC board and staff as we usher in this exciting new era for NMC.”
Engen is the James L. Waters Endowed Chair in Analytical Chemistry, a role Read More
LAPS Announces Clean Audit For Second Consecutive Year
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) announced today that for the second consecutive year, there were no findings in its annual audit.
Cordova CPAs LLC presented its findings to the Los Alamos School Board earlier this school year, noting that the audit was conducted in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS).
There were no findings on financial reporting, compliance or other matters. Likewise, there were no findings in the report on compliance for each major program or on internal control over Read More
Northern New Mexico College Invites Community To Celebrate Inauguration Of President Hector Balderas April 13
President Hector Balderas
NNMC News:
ESPAÑOLA — The Board of Regents of Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) invites the community to join them at the Inauguration of President Hector Balderas, JD, CFE, at 11 a.m. April 13 at the NNMC Center for the Arts, 921 Paseo de Oñate, in Española.
Balderas began his term Jan. 1, as Northern’s 22nd president. He brings many years of experience in public service to his new role at Northern, including serving two terms as New Mexico Attorney General and two terms as New Mexico State Auditor.
He served as a New Mexico State Representative at the age of 29. He earned Read More