Presentation On How Parasites Manipulate Their Hosts And Make Them Real Life Zombies At 7 p.m. Today
Andrew Bartlow on Mindoro Island in the Phillippines collecting parasites from birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians will give a presentation at 7 p.m. today. Courtesy/EEC
PEEC News:
Join Andrew Bartlow tonight at the Los Alamos Nature Center to learn about how some specific parasites have evolved ways to manipulate their hosts and turn them into their own zombie bodyguards.
His talk begins at 7 p.m. and is free and open to the public.
Parasites are everywhere and are extremely diverse. From tiny microscopic Giardia to giant tapeworms, parasites rule the world in terms of biodiversity. Read More
Lujan Grisham On Meeting With Secretary DeVos
U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan GrishamLANL Foundation Awards 20 Scholarships
LANL FOUNDATION News:
Espanola— The Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Foundation awarded 20 scholarships, each worth $1,500 to Northern New Mexico students in three categories.
New in 2018, the Abiquiú Land Grant – Georgia O’Keeffe Museum Scholarship is specifically designated for descendants of an Abiquiú Land Grant family. Marisa-Ann Lopez of Santa Fe, who is studying culinary arts at Santa Fe Community College, is the inaugural recipient of this award. Applicants from this group may pursue a bachelor’s degree, two-year degree or professional Read More
LANL Sponsors Back To School Drive For Students
Last year LANL collected 1,000 backpacks filled with school supplies and aims to help as many children again this year. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
- Drop-off locations in Los Alamos, White Rock and Española
The new school year is not too far away, and Los Alamos National Laboratory—with help from its employees and the community—is sponsoring a Back to School Drive to help local students succeed.
“Last year we collected 1,000 backpacks filled with school supplies,” drive organizer Selena Valencia said. “We’re aiming to help as many children again this year.”
Through Aug. 7, area residents Read More
Local Students Make Honor Roll At Oregon State
EDUCATION News:
A total of 1,361 students earned straight-A (4.0). Another 4,261 earned a B-plus (3.5) or better to make the listing. To be on the Honor Roll, students must carry at least 12 graded hours of course work.
Students on the Honor Roll with 3.5 or better from Los Alamos:
- Mary K. English, Senior, Microbiology;
- Jared R. Pinkerton, Senior, Political Science; and
- Katelynn L. Thorn, Freshman, Pre-Chemical Engineering.
About Oregon State University: As Read More
Scenes From Summer Reading Award Presentation
The summer school program held at Mountain Elementary School came to a close July 26. The closing ceremonies were highlighted by the presentation of the results of the reading program carried out all summer. Each book the students read to an adult would result in a $2 reward. At the time of completion the students received a $2 certificate for each book read. On the last day of classes, each student received a check made out to them for the amount they earned over the summer. The reading program resulted in 510 books read over the summer, deemed a resounding success. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Local Full-Dome Films Coming To Nature Center
David and Sheila Schiferl of Los Alamos with the 360-degree camera they donated to the Pajarito Environmental Education Center. Photo by Rachel Landman
PEEC News:
Thanks to the generosity of David and Sheila Schiferl, the Pajarito Environmental Education Center has a new 360-degree camera — an Insta360 Pro — with which to shoot local nature films for display in the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium.
“I’d been looking for the right setup for creating 360-degree films for some time,” said David Schiferl, who also is board president of PAC 8 Community Media Center. “And when this one came on Read More
LAPS Spotlight: School Board’s Andrea Cunningham
State Farm Brings Aspen The Arson Dog To YMCA Summer Program At Mountain Elementary School
The YMCA summer program at Mountain Elementary School this summer got a real treat Thursday afternoon when Aspen the arson dog made an appearance. Aspen is trained to investigate fire scenes to find arson evidence. Aspen is in the area to attend a regional seminar at Buffalo Thunder for State Farm Insurance. State Farm, nationwide, pays training costs for arson dogs. There are about 380 active arson dogs in the U.S., each requiring about 300 hours of training. Local State Farm Agent Lou Santoro was instrumental in bringing Aspen to the YMCA summer program. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Law Enforcement And Fire Personnel Participate In Active Threat Integrated Response Scenarios
Los Alamos Police Cmdr. Preston Ballew leads a rescue task force of two fire/medical personnel and a Department of Corrections officer Friday morning into Pinon Elementary School in White Rock during one of several joint law enforcement/EMS active shooter scenarios staged throughout the day. LAPD and LAFD personnel were joined by other law enforcement and EMS agencies including NMDC, Valles Caldera National Preserve, Santa Fe County Fire Department, Los Alamos Chaplain Corps, Classic Air Medical, LANL Occupational Health, Los Alamos County Emergency Management and Rio Arriba County Read More
Los Alamos Arts Council Presents Missoula Children’s Theatre ‘Peter and Wendy’ Saturday
The Neverlanders explain how to care for the environment to Michael, John, Tinkerbell, Peter Pan and Wendy. Courtesy photo
The group attempts to understand what the Neverlanders are saying. Courtesy photoDaily Postcard: Blazing Star Blooming In White Rock
Daily Postcard: This night-blooming blazing star (Mentzelia decapetala) spotted along Grand Canyon Drive in White Rock is nearly 3 feet wide and 2 feet tall. Each flower is about 3 inches in diameter. The flowers open around 8 p.m. and close well before dawn. It will show its full glory for the next several nights. Photo by David Schiferl Read More
LAPS Awarded 2019 School District Of Distinction … Chamisa Music Teacher Kim LeTellier Receives Excellence In Music Education Award
LAPS District Band. Courtesy/LAPS
LAMS Jazz Band. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The New Mexico Music Educators Association (NMMEA) Executive Board has awarded the Los Alamos Public Schools the 2019 School District Award of Distinction and in addition, Chamisa Music Teacher Kim LeTellier received the Dr. John Batcheller Elementary Award for excellence in music education at the elementary level.
The Award of Distinction is given by the NMMEA in recognition of school districts that are outstanding leaders in support of music in their schools. A tradition of outstanding music education has been Read More
Los Alamos Youth Activity Center Kids Tour Los Alamos Daily Post Newspaper Office
Kids from the Los Alamos Youth Activity Center learned a little about the newspaper business during a visit and tour today at the Los Alamos Daily Post. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comEllen Ben-Naim Takes Helm At First Born Program
Ellen Ben-Naim, new program manager of the First Born Program of Los Alamos recently visited the Los Alamos Daily Post to discuss her new position. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comBeing a first-time parent can be a scary ride, especially if family and close friends are not on the scene to help out, as is the case for many Los Alamos first-timers.
Enter the First Born Program of Los Alamos. First Born is a unique home visiting program designed to meet the needs of first-time families. Services may begin at any Read More
AG Balderas Announces Back To School Human Trafficking Awareness Training Aimed At Providing Educators With Tools To Save Lives
From the Office of Attorney General Hector Balderas:
ALBUQUERQUE – Today, Attorney General Hector Balderas, in partnership with education leaders from around the state, announced training dates for the New Mexico Attorney General’s Office’s Back to School Human Trafficking Awareness and Incident Tool Response Training for School Personnel.
This training will help educators identify signs of possible human trafficking, and provide recommendations for how to respond to concerns about potential human trafficking cases.
“We have seen proof that this training works,” Balderas said. Read More
VFW Honors State-Level Scout Of Year Shaeon Johnson
Scout of the Year Shaeon Johnson is congratulated by VFW Auxiliary President Maria Valenzuela and Commander Roger Anaya. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Veterans of Foreign Wars gathered last week to honor local Scout of the Year Shaeon Johnson who went on to win the VFW New Mexico Department competition, which is the state level for Scout of the Year. Johnson was judged in academic achievement, extra-curricular activities, demonstrated leadership, scouting record, community service and the content of letters of recommendation. Judges Read More
Sen. Richard Martinez Visits UNM-Los Alamos
During a visit Tuesday to the UNM-LA campus, NMACC Executive Director Ty Trujillo and Sen. Richard Martinez visited with UNM-LA CEO Dr. Cindy Rooney and Director of Student Affairs Kathryn Vigil. Photo by Nancy Coombs/UNM-LA
Sen. Richard C. Martinez and UNM-Los Alamos CEO Dr. Cindy Rooney talk about buildings on the UNM-LA campus. Sen. Martinez represents NM District 5, including Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Sandoval and Santa Fe counties. Trujillo’s organization, NMACC, represents the branch campuses in New Mexico. Photo by Nancy Coombs/UNM-LA Read More
NMSA Announces John Selya As New Dance Chair
John Selya. Photo by Spencer MossNMSU Chancellor Arvizu Visiting Los Alamos Thursday
New Chancellor Dr. Dan E. Arvizu of New Mexico State University will be at a reception Thursday in Los Alamos at Unquarked in Central Park Square. Courtesy/NMSU
NMSU News:
New Chancellor Dr. Dan E. Arvizu of New Mexico State University will be in Los Alamos Thursday to meet with researchers and others before attending a reception that evening at Unquarked in Central Park Square. The reception starts at 5 p.m.. RSVP’S are requested due to space limitations at chancellor.arvizu@nmsu.edu.
The Lab employs a large number of NMSU alumni in all fields including engineering, science, finance Read More
