Public Education Department Announces 2022 New Mexico Teacher Of The Year Finalists
NMPED Secretary Designate Kurt Steinhaus
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Public Education (NMPED) Secretary Designate Kurt Steinhaus announced Thursday the three finalists for 2022 New Mexico Teacher of the Year.
Each year since the program began in 1963, New Mexico’s 89 school districts and state charter schools have been invited to nominate outstanding teachers to become New Mexico’s Teacher of the Year, representing our state in the National Teacher of the Year competition.
Those nominated must then complete an application. Selection is based on both classroom performance and strength Read More
VA And National Support Network Partner To Teach Veterans How To Fight Cybercrime
VA News:
The Veterans Administration (VA) is partnering with the Cybercrime Support Network to protect veterans disproportionately targeted for identity theft and other online scams.
The partnership will provide educational resources that strengthen online security for service members, veterans and their families and focus on recognizing, reporting and recovering from cybercrime. Visit https://fightcybercrime.org/milvet-resources.
The educational awareness campaign includes:
- Public service announcements via Comcast broadcast services and an online portal;
- FightCybercrime.org,
TCHS Presents ‘New Mexico: The French Presence since the 1500s’ By Francois-Marie Patorni Saturday Nov. 6
TCHS News:
The Taos County Historical Society presents its next public program, “New Mexico: The French Presence since the 1500s” by distinguished author and independent scholar Francois-Marie Patorni.
The program is 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, in the Kit Carson Electric Cooperative Boardroom at 118 Cruz Alta Road in Taos. Members of the Society are admitted free of charge and non-members are requested to make a $5 donation. Membership forms are available at the check-in desk.
The history of the French, French Canadians, and of other French-speaking people in New Mexico covers the last 400 years, Read More
Los Alamos JJAB Hosts Meeting In Hybrid Format Oct. 20
Los Alamos JJAB News:
The next meeting of Los Alamos JJAB is 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20.
The meeting is open to the public and the agenda is available at www.losalamosjjab.com.
Participants will have the option of attending the meeting in person at UNM-LA or via video.
For additional information, contact JJAB at info@losalamosjjab.com or 505.709.8125. Read More
SFI: Stefani Crabtree With Oswaldo Macía’s Work ‘New Cartographies Of Smell Migration’ Monday Oct. 18
SFI archaeologist Stefani Crabtree discusses her research on migration, 6 p.m. Monday at SITE Santa Fe. Courtesy/SFI
SFI News:
A Santa Fe Institute (SFI) and SITE Santa Fe Community Event: “The Science of Migration and the Work of Oswaldo Macía” with Stefani Crabtree at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18 at SITE Santa Fe, 1606 Paseo de Peralta in Santa Fe.
How do people migrate across unfamiliar landscapes? What rules and paths do they follow? In connection with the catrographic artwork of Oswaldo Maciá on view at SITE Santa Fe, SFI archaeologist Crabtree discusses her research on migration.
Seventy Read More
Harvest Festival & Admissions Open House At Camino De Paz School & Farm Sunday Oct. 24
Courtesy/Camino de Paz School and Farm
HARVEST FESTIVAL News:
After a year and a half of quietly harvesting produce, kidding goats, and making the school’s famous goat cheese and other farm products sold locally, the students and staff at Camino de Paz are ready to welcome the public back to their 10-acre farm campus in Santa Cruz, to celebrate the abundance of Autumn.
There will be fun for all ages at the Montessori school and farm’s annual harvest festival and admissions open house. Visit the new classroom spaces, meet the goats, take a student-led tour, buy your holiday pumpkins, make corn husk Read More
SFCC Hosts Graduation Ceremony For EPA Environmental Technician Training Thursday Oct. 21
SFCC News:
SFCC announces the Graduation Ceremony for EPA Environmental Technician Training 10 to 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 21 at Santa Fe Higher Education Center, 1950 Siringo Road.
Graduates participated in free five-week EPA grant-sponsored training to become job-ready.
Cost: Free. (Everyone will wear masks and practice social distancing.)
Graduates will receive certifications in the following:
- General Hazardous Waste Site Worker (HAZWOPER)
- Forklift Operator
- OSHA Construction Standards
- Confined Space Entry and Non-Entry Rescue
- Solid Waste Management
- Hazardous Waste Management
Leadership Los Alamos Resumes After Taking Year Off
LLA News:
After taking a year off, Leadership Los Alamos (LLA) has resumed its program. The new class is comprised of 20 members interested in learning more about the workings of our community while broadening and strengthening their leadership skills.
Over the course of nine months, the class of 2021-2022 will learn about both the inner and the outer workings of community organizations, culture and history, youth, education, local government, economic development and environmental issues.
The program kicked off Sept. 24 with a two-day orientation session led by Phil Bryson of On the Edge Read More
LAPS: Community Input Sought For ELA Adoption
ELA Adoption graph. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) is soliciting community feedback in this year’s K-8 ELA (English Language Arts) Textbook adoption process.
The public is invited to attend the monthly meetings of the K-8 ELA Adoption team from 3 – 4 p.m. to view and provide comments on the samples that the adoption team is considering.
Here is the schedule:
- Thursday, Oct. 21: Mountain Elementary
- Thursday, Nov. 18: Piñon Elementary
- Thursday, Dec. 16: School Board Room
- Thursday, Jan. 20: Aspen Elementary
- Thursday, Feb. 17: Chamisa Elementary
- Thursday,
Scene Of Cadet Training At Los Alamos Fire Academy
A cadet in the Los Alamos County Fire Academy rappels the tower recently at the LAFD training facility on DP Road. Photo by Ed Birnbaum Read More
LAHS Rotary Interact Club Car Wash & Bake Sale Saturday
The Los Alamos High School Rotary Interact Club, a club dedicated to service and involvement in the community, is holding a carwash and bake sale 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16 at Zia Credit Union The carwash is free, but donations are welcome. All donations will go toward fundraising for the Shelter Box Organization, a relief program that sends emergency supplies to developing countries. The donations will specifically impact families who have lost their homes and have been displaced due to earthquakes, hurricanes, COVID-19 and other natural disasters. Thank you so much for helping Read More
LANL Foundation Announces Pete And Elaine Lyons Endowed Memorial Scholarship
Photo of Pete and Elaine Lyons in 1996. Courtesy/LANL
The LANL Foundation News:
The LANL Foundation Monday formally announces the establishment of the Pete and Elaine Lyons Endowed Memorial Scholarship, in honor of the two long-time Los Alamos residents, who both placed a high value on education.
The scholarship is being funded by initial donations from the families of the three sons of Pete and Elaine Lyons: Dan, Dave and Mike. The $6,000 scholarship per year will be open to all graduating high school seniors in northern New Mexico planning to pursue a four-year college degree. The scholarship’s Read More
Los Alamos High School Eco Club Holds Climate Strike
Members of the Los Alamos High School Eco Club marching Thursday during their climate strike in which they achieved their goal of getting the attention of community members and spreading awareness about the urgency necessary to solve the climate crisis. Members include Sam Grow, Dana Roelofs, Titus De Jong, Nina Johnson, Addy Witt, Charlotte Butcher, Sophie Bathrick-Price, Heidi Johnson, Kelsey Hannaford, Traeh Amburgey, Alex Moulton, Sadie Evans, Mikalh Adams, Jane and William Hite, Anna Batista and Sebastian Holtkamp. Courtesy photo
By ADALEE WITT
President
2021-22 Eco Club
Los Alamos Read More
New Mexico Museum Of Natural History & Science Executive Director Margaret M. Marino To Retire Oct. 22
Margaret M. Marino
NMMNHS News:
The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA) has announced that Margaret M. Marino, executive director of the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS), will retire effective Oct. 22, 2021.
Marino was appointed in November 2015, bringing with her 30 years of experience as a museum professional. Previously she served for a decade as executive director of the North Museum of Nature and Science in Pennsylvania.
NMDCA Cabinet Secretary Debra Garcia y Griego expressed her gratitude for Marino’s years of service to the museum and wished Read More
LANL’s James Owen Selected NMSU Distinguished Alumni
LANL News:
James C. Owen, associate Laboratory director for Weapons Engineering and chief engineer at Los Alamos National Laboratory, has received the 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award for the College of Engineering from the New Mexico State University (NMSU) Alumni Association.
At Los Alamos, where his career has spanned more than 25 years, Owen’s technical expertise and success in safely leading large, complex projects and programs has made him influential in nuclear weapons security at Los Alamos and across
Candidates For UNM-LA Advisory Board Make Their Case
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
This is part two of coverage of the League of Women Voters of Los Alamos (LWV) Candidate Forum held Wednesday, Oct. 6 via Zoom. It covers UNM-LA Advisory Board positions. Read the part one focused on school board candidates here.
Voters registered in Los Alamos County may vote for one candidate for each position on the UNM-LA Advisory Board.
Alissa Grissom and Chris Luchini are running for Position 1.
Grissom said she has 10 years experience as an instructor on the university level and teaches at UNM-LA. Her first priority is first Read More
LWV School & College Board Candidate Forum Draws Crowd
County Clerk Naomi Maestas presents details on the 24-hour ballot drop box placed at Mesa Public Library. For security, cameras are trained on the box at all times, day or night, she said. Screenshot/LAPD
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
The League of Women Voters of Los Alamos (LWV) presented a Candidate Forum for Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Board and UNM-LA Advisory Board Wednesday, Oct. 6 via Zoom.
A hundred people had registered for the forum and during the course of the evening, more than 80 people logged on to watch it. Felicia Orth of the League served Read More
Chart: Number Of COVID Diagnoses Per Grade At Barranca
This chart shows the number of diagnoses per grade at Barranca Elementary. The total number of COVID-19 cases of the school community at Barranca has reached a threshold level of 5% so all learning has moved to remote learning until Oct. 18. Chamisa Elementary in White Rock reports one new COVID-19 case in Pre K and one in kindergarten so those classes were moved into remote instruction until Oct. 12. Chart created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
Interim Superintendent Addresses Spike In COVID-19 Cases Among Students And Staff At Los Alamos Public Schools
LAPS Interim Superintendent Jennifer Guy
Staff Report
Los Alamos Public Schools Interim Superintendent Jennifer Guy issued the following letter this morning to the community addressing the recent spike in COVID-19 cases among students and staff:
Los Alamos Community,
Over the past several days, Los Alamos Public Schools has seen a large increase in COVID-19 positive results among students and staff. The total number of children and staff that have tested positive is 29 as of Oct. 7. This is a troubling and dangerous trend.
Accordingly, we have taken the following steps to mitigate and Read More
Dr. Cynthia Rooney Receives Prestigious Institutional Leadership Award From International Economic Development Council
From left, IEDC staff member, UNM-Los Alamos Chancellor Dr. Cynthia Rooney and 2021 IEDC Board Chair and President/CEO of Invest Buffalo Niagara Tom Kucharski. Courtesy/LACDC
LACDC News:
Los Alamos Commerce & Development Corporation (LACDC) has announced that Dr. Cynthia Rooney, Chancellor of the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-Los Alamos), recently received the Institutional Leadership Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).
This prestigious honor was presented at a recognition dinner Monday, Oct. 4, during the IEDC Annual Conference, Read More