The Tiny Key To A Major Goal: Maximizing Crop Growth
UC RIVERSIDE News:
University of California, Riverside (UC) scientists have significantly advanced the race to control plant responses to temperature on a rapidly warming planet. Key to this breakthrough is miRNA, a molecule nearly 200,000 times smaller than the width of a human hair.
With moderate increases in temperature, plants grow taller to avoid hotter ground and get fresher air. A landmark study published in the journal Nature Communications demonstrates that microRNA or miRNA is required for this growth. The study also identifies which miRNA molecules — out of more than 100 possibilities Read More
Luján, Leger Fernández, Hayes Reintroduce Legislation To Expand Federal Loan Forgiveness For Educators
Congressional News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Reps. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) and Jahana Hayes (D-Conn.) have reintroduced the Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act, which will expand the federal loan forgiveness program for educators.
This legislation helps to address educator shortages and increase children’s access to a diverse and well-prepared educator workforce by strengthening the federal Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program.
High college costs and student loan debt impact recruitment, retention, and diversity of the educator workforce. Read More
Los Alamos Schools Credit Union Celebrates 68th ‘Meeting Of The Members’ Thursday At Fuller Lodge
LASCU celebrates its 68th ‘Meeting of the Members’ with a 1940s theme Thursday evening at Fuller Lodge. From left, LASCU CEO/President Matt Schmidt, Member Service Representatives Denise Gutierrez and Camille Romero and Board Chairman Bill Boedeker. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Scene from LASCU’s 68th ‘Meeting of the Members’ Thursday evening at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Schools Credit Union (LASCU) celebrated its 68th “Meeting of the Members” with a 1940’s theme in Read More
Megan Lee Selected New Principal At Mountain School
Megan Lee
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) has announced that Megan Lee has accepted the position of Principal at Mountain Elementary School.
“I am incredibly excited to work with the Mountain staff and families to make Mountain Elementary even more magical,” Lee said.
“Megan Lee is an outstanding leader that brings a great deal of experience and enthusiasm to the role,” Superintendent Jennifer Guy said. “I know that she will bring her passion for learning and her love for students to Mountain to help ensure every student thrives. Mountain has an outstanding staff and leadership Read More
Scenes From 2023 Rocket Club Launch At Pinion School
Pinion Elementary School in White Rock hosted the annual Rocket Club Launch Thursday morning. The 22 rocketeers launched their rockets in front of the entire student body. The event generated lots of excitement as the rocketeers launched their rockets and made a mad dash onto the landing field to catch their rockets as they descended by parachute for a soft landing. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Volunteers at the rocket launch event include Robb Hermes, Ray Flesner, Fran Flesner, Alex Short’s mom, and Los Alamos High School students Wilson White and Brandon Stokes. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Martinez: Enterprise University Spring Semester Has Begun!
By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
President, Los Alamos Region
Enterprise Bank & Trust, Member FDIC
The spring semester of Enterprise University has officially begun! Explore our expert-led, no-cost, virtual classes covering management and leadership, human resources, marketing and sales, entrepreneurship and other trending business topics.
Enterprise Bank & Trust started the Enterprise University program in 2003 as a way for clients and business leaders to come together and learn from one another. Since then, more than 30,000 professionals have gained new business skills through our Read More
Community Conversations: Fentanyl Awareness March 29
Los Alamos School Board Unanimously Appoints Jennifer Guy As Superintendent Of Schools
Superintendent Jennifer Guy
LAPS News:
Amid enthusiastic applause, the Los Alamos School Board unanimously approved appointing Interim Superintendent Jennifer Guy as the new superintendent of schools during Thursday night’s board meeting.
Guy’s new position is effective July 1 and contingent on the Public Education Department’s approval of a settlement agreement with former Superintendent Jose Delfin.
Additionally, the school board unanimously approved Los Alamos School Board President Antonio Jaurigue to work with legal counsel to prepare a superintendent employment contract Read More
Los Alamos School Board Passes New 2023-24 Calendar
Los Alamos School Board Members, from left, Sondra Wyman, Melanie Colgan, Secretary Christine Bernstein, Vice President Ellen Specter and President Antonio Jaurigue discuss options for the new school calendar during Thursday night’s school board meeting. Screenshot/LADP
SCHOOL BOARD News:
In response to the newly passed HB 130, which requires New Mexico public schools to provide 1,140 hours of instruction and at least 180 days of school, Los Alamos Public Schools passed 4-1 with Board Member Sondra Wyman opposed a new calendar for the 2023-2024 school year during Thursday night’s Read More
LAPS: Save The Date For Safety Town 2023!
Scene from a previous Safety Town during which children are learning bike riding safety techniques. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) reminds the community to save the date for Safety Town. This year the free program for all children entering kindergarten in the fall is 8:30 a.m. to noon Monday, June 5 through Friday, June 9 at Barranca Mesa Elementary School.
Registration is open April 17 through May 22. The program is limited to 100 participants.
Students will participate in hands-on activities, crafts, interactions with safety personnel, and safety situations Read More
LAHS Hilltalkers Headed To National Tournament In June
Fourteen Hilltalkers qualified for the 2023 National Speech and Debate Tournament. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Fourteen members of the Los Alamos High School Hilltalkers qualified for the 2023 National Speech and Debate Tournament. The tournament will be held in June in Phoenix, Ariz.
They prevailed over 169 entries from 14 New Mexico schools to qualify for this competitive tournament. This number of qualifiers is a record number for the Hilltalkers in their 61-year history.
These students now rank in the top 2 percent of speakers and debaters in the National Speech and Debate Association. Read More
LAPS Elementary Students Participate In Music Festival
Chamisa Elementary School music teacher Megan Tholen, along with PE teacher Justin Black, led the Drums Alive workshop during the 2nd Annual North Central General Music Festival. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS elementary students sing in the choir during the North Central General Music Festival. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Elementary school students from Los Alamos joined students from Santa Fe for the 2nd Annual North Central New Mexico Music Educators General Music Festival on feb. 25 at El Camino Real Academy in Santa Fe.
Around 95 students participated in a variety of music workshops culminating Read More
LAPS: Fourteen Students Qualify For State Science Fair
Students from Los Alamos Public Schools gather for a photo at the Regional Science Fair at New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, N.M. Photo by Pamela Miller
Los Alamos High School junior Daniel Kim, left, won Best of Show at the Regional Science Fair and LAHS junior Andres Iturregui won first alternate for Best of Show. Photo by Pamela Miller
LAPS News:
Fourteen students will be representing Los Alamos Public Schools at the New Mexico State Science Fair next month after qualifying at the Regional Science Fair.
Los Alamos High School junior Daniel Kim won Best of Show at the Regional Science Read More
LAPS Highlights From March 14 School Board Meeting
The flute trio of music teachers Deanna Teague, Valerie Collins and Megan Tholen play several numbers to open the School Board meeting held last Tuesday. Courtesy/LAPS
Los Alamos High School students Kevin Bojorquez and Callie Goda read letters citing their views on HB 126, which would change graduation requirements. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The LAPS School Board met Tuesday, March 14 in the School Boardroom. As part of “Music in Our Schools” month, the meeting opened with three songs performed by the flute trio of music teachers Deanna Teague, Valerie Collins and Megan Tholen.
Los Alamos Read More
Los Alamos JJAB Certifies 18 Local Adults Through Its Youth Mental Health First Aid Class
These 18 local adults took the JJAB Youth Mental Health First Aid Class and are now certified. Courtesy/JJAB
Los Alamos JJAB News:
Los Alamos JJAB provided a course on Youth Mental Health First Aid Saturday, March 11 during which 18 adults were certified.
Youth Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based, nationally recognized course designed for adults who work with youth, ages 10-18. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and provides information on how to identify symptoms of different types of mental illness. Additionally, Read More
Los Alamos High School Senior Yunseo Kim Named 2023 Coca-Cola Scholar, Includes $20,000 College Scholarship
LAHS senior Yunseo Kim was named a 2023 Coca-Cola Scholar and presented with a $20,000 check in a surprise visit attended by representatives from the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, her parents Yongho Kim and Hyunjoo Kang, LAHS administration and members of the Hilltalkers. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos High School senior Yunseo Kim has been named a 2023 Coca-Cola Scholar and awarded a $20,000 college scholarship.
As a member of the 35th class of Coca-Cola Scholars, Kim not only exemplifies superior leadership, service and academics – she is a change agent, positively affecting others Read More
LAHS Teacher Debbie Grothaus Named Finalist For Presidential Award For Excellence In Mathematics And Science Teaching
LAPS News:
Los Alamos High School (LAHS) science teacher Debbie Grothaus is one of four teachers from New Mexico in the running for the prestigious Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), serving as models and inspiration for educators and students across the state.
She has been with Los Alamos Public Schools for more than 11 years, first as a substitute teacher and then joining the Science department at LAHS in 2012. She has taught Conceptual Physics, Honors Physics and AP Physics 1, and has served as the Topper Freshman Academy department chair. She Read More
SNL Announces New Mexico Regional Science Bowl Winners
Aditya Koushik, with La Cueva Team 3, had enough points to win the round in the New Mexico Science Bowl. His team went on to win 3rd place in the competition. Photo by Craig Fritz
Los Alamos High School Team 1: Coach Ali Renner, left, Isaac Gao, Linnhtet Htoon, Minhtet Htoon, Charles Cai, Mary Couture. Photo by Debra Menke
Los Alamos Middle School Team 2: Rafa Rocha, left, Lydia Davis, Amy Bartlett-Gaunt, Julia Zou, Drew Bacrania. Photo by Amy Bartlett-Gaunt
SNL News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Regional Science Bowl, sponsored by Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), brought together 14 high Read More
LAPS Highlights National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week
LAPS News:
What is National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week?
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week, or NDAFW, is an annual, week-long, health observance that inspires dialogue about the science of drug use and addiction among youth. It provides an opportunity to bring together scientists, students, educators, healthcare providers, and community partners to help advance the science and address youth drug and alcohol use in communities and nationwide.
It was launched in 2010 by scientists at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to stimulate educational events in communities so teens can Read More
LAPS Quorum Notice: New Mexico School Boards Association Regional Spring Meeting March 22
LAPS News:
Members of the Los Alamos School Board (LAPS) may attend the New Mexico School Boards Association Regional Spring Meeting 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 22 at Carlos F. Vigil Middle School in Española.
A quorum may be present; however, no action will be taken. Read More