National Museum Of Nuclear Science And History Seeks Applications For Outstanding STEM Student Award
NMNSH is seeking applications for Outstanding STEM Student Award. Deadline is March 3. Courtesy/NMNSH
NMNSH News:
The National Museum of Nuclear Science and History (NMNSH) has announced that it is accepting applications for its Outstanding STEM Student Award.
Recipients of the award are invited to attend this year’s 25th Annual Einstein Gala event, accompanied by their parent/guardian and a mentor teacher.
Through the sponsorship of Hal Behl and Judith Mead, Atomic Foundation Board of Trustees Emeriti, the museum will invite two exceptional High School students, along with their guests, Read More
PEEC: Introducing First Family Astronomy Time Feb. 11
PEEC’s first-ever Family Astronomy Time is 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 at the nature center. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Get ready for the Pajarito Education Center’s (PEEC) first-ever Family Astronomy Time (FAT!) at the nature center 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11.
For $10 per family, elementary-aged kids and their guardians will explore the fascinating world of space and astronomy.
During this first FAT! session, the group is heading to the Moon – explorations will begin with a full-dome movie about the NASA Artemis Mission – which will return humans to the Moon with the new Space Launch System and Read More
Legislature Looks At Paying For New Mexico Educators’ Health Care Premiums In Full
HB 102 Co-sponsor Rep. Raymundo Lara
By MARGARET O’HARA
The Santa Fe New Mexico
Kevin Darrow, a music teacher at Wood Gormley Elementary School, estimated he spends nearly 14 percent of his earnings — some $600 per month — on health insurance.
“For a teacher, that’s a lot of money,” he said.
And Darrow said he’s one of the lucky ones because he shares that cost with his spouse. As the cost of living in Santa Fe continues to increase, he noted many of his fellow teachers — often master’s degree-level professionals — have to find roommates or get creative to stretch their earnings.
Figuring out how to pay Read More
Advocates Say Free School Meals Would Have Wide-Ranging Benefits In New Mexico
Kindergartner Kimberly Jennings takes a closer look at the drumsticks on offer Jan. 25 during lunch at Nina Otero Community School. Jim Weber/The Santa Fe New Mexican
By MARGARET O’HARA
The Santa Fe New Mexican
When Sherry Hooper, executive director of The Food Depot, talks to the thousands of families across Northern New Mexico who use the regional food bank’s services, she hears a consistent story about household budgets.
“First, she said, families pay for fixed expenses: They make rent or mortgage payments; they pay for gas and electricity to keep the lights and heat on; they fuel Read More
Los Alamos Middle School Announces New Asst. Principal
New LAMS Assistant Principal Alicia Edgin
LAMS News:
Los Alamos Middle School (LAMS) Assistant Principal Andy Ainsworth has announced that he is leaving his position at LAMS to pursue a new career opportunity. His last day on the job is Friday, Feb. 10.
LAMS Dean of Students Alicia Edgin will move into the role of Assistant Principal.
“I am excited and blessed to continue to be a part of the LAMS family. Go Hawks!” Edgin said.
Edgin joined the LAMS staff at the beginning of the school year. Prior to joining LAMS, she was an assistant principal in the Espanola school district, working at both the high Read More
Science Summer Camp Registration Opens Feb. 13
Courtesy/National Museum of Nuclear Science & History
National Museum of Nuclear Science & History News:
Save by registering your campers early!
Beginning Feb. 13 through Feb. 17 there will be a 10 percent early bird discount to register your camper regardless of membership status.
Members receive an additional 10 percent discount for early registration. This special offer is for Summer Camps only.
Not a member? Contact the Development Associate for your member discount code. If you are interested in becoming a member, click here.
For camp questions, contact the Education Enrichment Read More
Eight Lady Topper Wrestlers Head To State Championship!
LAHS Lady Topper Wrestling Team after Regional Tournament in Farmington. From left: Claire Bullock, Natalie Crawford, Molly Castille, Emmeline Weaver, Olivia Van De Water, Jade Blackhart, Xylin Patterson, Wendy Sheppard, Gala Nelson. Photo By KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
The logo designed by members of the LAHS Girls Wrestling Team. Courtesy image
SPORTS News:
“The word proud doesn’t do our feelings justice,” Head Coach Emily Tew said. “These ladies came out and absolutely battled this weekend. They all made the needed adjustments, and we have eight that are STATE BOUND. The
NNSA Announces $25 Million Cooperative Agreement With University Of Florida-Led Consortium For Research In Nuclear Forensics
NNSA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has announced the establishment of a $25 million cooperative agreement with a University of Florida-led consortium of 16 universities for research in topical areas relevant to nuclear forensics.
This long-term investment will support the consortium at $5 million per year for five years. The purpose of this consortium is to educate the next generation of nuclear forensic scientists and engineers while engaging in research and development spanning basic aspects of new technology Read More
AFT New Mexico Legislative Re-Cap #7: A Short Update
AFT New Mexico News:
A quick look on the legislation that was supported Monday in the Roundhouse and a look at what is coming up today, Feb. 7:
Monday, Feb. 6:
House Education Committee
HB 151, carried by Rep. Christine Trujillo, received its first hearing Monday morning in House Education. HB 151 seeks to grant access to unemployment benefits for adjunct and contingent faculty when their class schedules are abruptly cancelled. Currently, this group of educators do not have access to unemployment benefits in these scenarios.
AFT New Mexico supports this legislation and testified in support Read More
LAPS Seeks 2023 Excellence In Student Achievement Award Nominations … Deadline For Submission Is March 3
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) is seeking nominations from the community for the New Mexico School Board Association’s (NMSBA) 2023 Excellence in Student Achievement Award.
This award recognizes school leaders, staff and other individuals who have played an important role in improving student achievement.
Nominees may include:
- Administrators
- Teachers
- Staff Members
- Parents
- Community Members
- Volunteers
Submit nominations for the New Mexico School Board Association’s 2023 Excellence in Student Achievement Award using the form here.
The deadline to submit nominations Read More
Northern New Mexico College President Hector Balderas Brings Student Leaders To State Legislature
House Speaker Javier Martínez promised to work with NNMC President Hector Balderas to bring investments to Northern New Mexico College. From Left: NNMC High School Equivalency Program (HEP) Director Jacob Pacheco, ASNNMC Reporter Deandra Romero, Regent Erica Velarde, President Hector Balderas, ASNNMC Treasurer Ram Khalsa, House Speaker Javier Martínez, Student Life Coordinator️ Bruno Guedes, ASNNMC Vice President Khiana Seaboy, ASNNMC President Dolores Gurulé, Distance Education Coordinator Alejandro Hernandez Ruiz, Cristian Olivas, HEP and College Assistance Migrant Program Read More
Golden Apple Accepting Applications For New Mexico Scholars Program Through April 1
Golden Apple Foundation News:
The Golden Apple Foundation for Excellence in Teaching, a leading nonprofit committed to preparing, supporting, and mentoring aspiring teachers, is accepting applications for the New Mexico Scholars program through April 1.
Scholars will receive extensive classroom teaching experience, instruction from award-winning New Mexico educators, job placement assistance upon graduation from college, a stipend, and mentoring throughout their journey. The Scholars Program creates a new pipeline of great teachers to help address both the teacher shortage Read More
February At Bradbury Science Musesum
Courtesy/BSM
BSM News:
This month at the Bradbury Science Museum (BSM):
- Celebrating 30 years of innovative science, fascinating history
In 1993, the Bradbury Science Museum opened in the heart of Los Alamos; - Gearing up for science fun during Engineers Week
See what’s new in the museum’s Tech Lab Feb. 19-25; - Feb. 13 Periodic Table: How to keep future astronauts safe in space:
Join biologist Armand Dichosa to learn how microgravity in space reveals hidden microbes; - 3 early Los Alamos love stories
In honor of Valentine’s Day, read about a lost love, an international escape and an intentional friendship;
Los Alamos County Libraries Present Special Program On New Mexico’s Unique Acequia Heritage Thursday Feb. 16
County Libraries will host a special sneak-peak program Feb. 16. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Libraries will host a special sneak-peak program 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, live on Zoom.
Enrique Lamadrid and Jose Rivera, editors of the soon-to-be-published book, ‘Water for the People: The Acequia Heritage of New Mexico in a Global Context’, discuss this compilation of 25 essays by world-renowned acequia scholars.
Topics will include acequia culture, use, and history in New Mexico and worldwide, situating the state’s acequia heritage and its inherent sustainable design Read More
Chief Executive Staff: ‘No Confidence’ Vote Against Mesalands Community College President Dr. Gregory Busch
Mesalands Community College President Dr. Gregory T. Busch
From Mesalands Community College:
Mesalands Community College, Chief Executive staff voted “no confidence” on Mesalands Community College President Dr. Gregory T. Busch.
Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, the Chief Executive staff held a vote of “no confidence” on Dr. Gregory T. Busch, president of Mesalands Community College. The vote was unanimous in favor of ‘no confidence’.
It is for the benefit of the students, staff and faculty this vote took place. Mesalands Community College reported significant financial hardships and is in the Read More
CASA To Host Networking Event For Young Professionals
By CATHERINE E. TAYLOR, J.D.
Los Alamos Magistrate Judge
Often times we hear news stories about children in our foster care system that make us shudder. We wonder how does this happen? What can be done? How can I help?
While not everyone is in a position to be a foster parent, almost any one of us can be a voice for children in the foster care system.
CASA—Court Appointed Special Advocate—is a national program operating in every state which trains volunteers to be the voice for a child caught up in the court system through no fault of their own. These children are too often the innocent victims of abuse Read More
Leopold Writing Program Announces Call For Environmental Essays From New Mexico 6th-12th Graders
LWP News:
TAOS — The Leopold Writing Program (LWP), a New Mexico based non-profit, is celebrating its 15th year of offering an environmental essay writing contest open to all 6th-12th graders in the state of New Mexico.
This year’s contest features nearly $3,000 in scholarship awards for the best student essays in three age categories. In 2022, nine middle and high school students read their essays aloud to an assembled group of families, educators and friends in the Old Senate Chamber at the Bataan Memorial Building in Santa Fe.
This year’s winners are invited to read their essays on Earth Day, Read More
LACF Hosts Free Estate Planning Workshop With Local Attorney Shay Kendricks Tuesday At UNM-LA
LACF News:
The Los Alamos Community Foundation(LACF) is hosting a free workshop on the basics of estate planning 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7 at UNM-LA (Student Services Building 2, Room 230).
Estate Planning Basics is presented by Shay Burns Kendricks, Estate Attorney with Miles & Kendricks LLC.
Topics include:
- Last will and testament;
- Revocable or living trust;
- Advanced health care directive;
- Durable power of attorney;
- Transfer on death deed; and
- Ways to include charitable giving in your estate plan.
This is a great opportunity to learn about the steps you can take to ensure that those Read More
LANL Group Leader Katie Higgins Graduates 2022-2023 Leadership New Mexico Connect Program
Connect New Mexico graduate Katie Higgins
Leadership New Mexico News:
Leadership New Mexico has announced that Los Alamos National Laboratory Group Leader Katie Higgins is among more than 90 statewide leaders who recently graduated from the Leadership New Mexico Connect Program.
Leadership New Mexico was founded in 1995 to identify current and emerging leaders throughout New Mexico, enhance their leadership skills, and deepen their understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the state.
Connect New Mexico is a 5-month commitment. Each session focuses on leadership skill Read More
LAPS Preschool Program Hosts Family Engagement Night
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos Public Schools Preschool program is hosting a Random Act of Kindness – Friendship Family Engagement Night for preschool students and their families.
Preschool staff are planning an evening program of fun activities focused on kindness and friendship, and opportunities for students to socialize with their peers. There also will be a read aloud time featuring the book, Fill A Bucket, by Carol McLoud and Katherine Martin.
The schedule is 4-6 p.m. in the PreK classroom at each elementary school:
- Aspen Elementary School – Thursday, Feb. 16;
- Barranca Elementary