Safety Town Program Grows By Leaps And Bounds
Los Alamos Police Department Community Liaison Unit Sgt. Chris Ross, left, and Chief of Police Dino Sgambellone chat at Safety Town last week at Mountain Elementary School. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
A young cyclist practices his bike safety rules at Safety Town. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Police Sgt. Chris Ross and a group of Safety Town participants watch an LAPD bomb truck robot pick up a Gatorade bottle during Safety Town. The robot was remotely operated by Cmdr. Preston Ballew from inside the truck. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com Read More
Three LAHS Students Awarded 2018 George And Joan Bjarke Educational Scholarships
Scholarship winners from left, Anastasija Draganic, Samantha Levings and Desere Martinez. Courtesy/Jessica Booton Photography
LAPSF News:
George and Joan Bjarke were longtime residents of Los Alamos and staunch supporters of education. A scholarship in their name is awarded annually to students who demonstrate good citizenship and the ability to successfully complete their selected degree or program.
This year’s winners are Los Alamos High School students Anastasija Draganic, Samantha Levings and Desere Martinez.
- Draganic will attend Portland State University in the fall where
Summer Solstice Event At Nature Center Planetarium
Celebrate the summer solstice 7 p.m., Friday at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Astrophysicist Dr. Rick Wallace will present a lecture on the tradition, folklore and astronomical significance of the summer solstice, 7 p.m. Friday at the Los Alamos Nature Center at 2600 Canyon Road.
Astrophysicist Dr. Rick Wallace
Before the lecture in the planetarium, the Los Alamos Folk Dance Club will perform a Polish Solstice dance until 7:15 p.m. outside the nature center. The audience will then gather inside the planetarium to hear from Dr. Wallace, who will lead a discussion and Read More
Rotary Distinguished Student Service: Morgan Jones
Morgan Jones, a Los Alamos High School junior, was recently recognized as a Rotary Distinguished Student of Service. From a large field of nominees recommended by teachers, Jones was chosen for her community involvement and academic achievement. She is shown here receiving her award from Rotary Club President-elect Vince Chiravelle. Jones was recommended by English teacher Lori Thompson. Photo by Linda Hull Read More
‘Ignite Los Alamos’ Draws Overflow Crowd
The first ‘Ignite Los Alamos’ event took place at Los Alamos Makers Saturday, June 16. The event drew a full house with overflow outside. A diverse group of 11 speakers took on the challenge and shared their stories, insight and expertise. Teen videographer Sam Crooks recorded the event live. Courtesy/Los Alamos Makers
After the ‘Ignite Los Alamos’ event, LANL engineer Conrad Farnsworth relaxed outside Los Alamos Makers, surrounded by his supporters. Courtesy/Los Alamos Makers
The inaugural ‘Ignite Los Alamos’ event attracted an eclectic group of speakers. Videos will later be Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: LAPS Science Teachers
On the job in Los Alamos are Los Alamos Public Schools science teachers taking a break from an in-service day Thursday to have lunch at Cottonwood on the Greens, from left, Kathy Boerigter, Elizabeth Bowden, Ali Renner, Kate Whitty, Michela Ombelli, Debbie Grothaus, Stephanie Mitchell, Chris Peters and Eva Abeyta. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com Read More
Annual Iconography Workshop At Saint Job
Scene from last week’s iconography workshop featured 14 participants at Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church on Trinity Drive. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Father Theophan Mackey works on his icon painting during Thursday’s workshop. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Saint Job of Pochaiv News:
Iconography is one of the defining and unique characteristics of the Orthodox Faith. It is also a visual way of entrance into the worship of the Church and a didactic tool. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance to raise up properly trained iconographers and to Read More
VBS At Bryce Avenue Presbyterian Church Monday
Vacation Bible School begins at 9 a.m. Monday at Bryce Avenue Presbyterian Church at 333 Bryce Ave., in White Rock. For information, visit bapca.org. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
AG Balderas Proposes Statewide School Safety Plan
Attorney General Hector BalderasSFCC Hosts I-BEST Info Sessions June 21 & 26
SFCC News:Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (I-BEST) information sessions, at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, June 21, in Room 515 and at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 26, in Room LL304, West Wing, Santa Fe Community College.
Improve your reading, writing and math skills while earning a certificate in Early Childhood Education, Certified Nursing Assistant, Hospitality and Tourism and Community Health Worker. Free event. Santa Fe Community College, 6401 Richards Ave. Call 505.428.1926 or 505.428.1748 for information.
PEEC: Chick Keller To Lead Wildflower Walk June 18
Wildflower expert Chick Keller. Courtesy/Thomas Graves Photography Chamisa Elementary School And Cortex & Co. Salon Win 2018 Business Recycler Of The Year Awards
COUNTY News:Los Alamos Participants Graduate From Leadership New Mexico’s 2017-2018 Core Program
Karen Bayless, Core Class of 2010, Lifetime Member, Co-Owner, Bayless Drilling Company, and Leadership New Mexico Core Program Curriculum Committee Chairman; Graduate Graig Newell of Los Alamos; and Doug Smith, Core Class of 2004, Executive Vice President, Presbyterian Medical Services. Courtesy photo
Karen Bayless, Core Class of 2010, Lifetime Member, Co-Owner, Bayless Drilling Company, and Leadership New Mexico Core Program Curriculum Committee Chairman; Graduate Terry Priestley of Los Alamos; and Doug Smith, Core Class of 2004, Executive Vice President, PresbyterianExtension Service: Jam And Jelly Making June 26
More Scenes From Safety Town At Mountain School
A group of incoming kindergarten students waits in line for the next activity Thursday during the Safety Town program at Mountain Elementary School. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Safety Town participants gather Thursday morning with Los Alamos Police Sgt. Chris Ross, left, and Cmdr. Preston Ballew in front ot the LAPD bomb truck. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Police Cmdr. Preston Ballew shows a young Safety Town participant how he remotely controls a robot from inside the LAPD bomb truck. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
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Governor Announces Plan To Serve Millions Of Meals To Kids This Summer
Gov. Susana MartinezSFI: The Nature Of Time – Panel Discussion June 19
Adolf Hoffmeister, ‘The City of Lost Time’ (1964). Courtesy/SFIPEEC: Discoveries Of NASA Kepler Mission Friday
Joyce GuzikStudents Earn LAHS Diplomas & UNM-LA Certificates
UNM-Los Alamos CEO Dr. Cindy Rooney presents graduate Samantha Levings with her UNM-LA certificate after she received her high school diploma from Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus. Dr. Rooney also presented certificates to Alexander Bullock and Michaela Robertson. All three students completed the requirements for the Emergency Medical Technician Basic Certificate at UNM-LA while also attending high school. Courtesy/Don Taylor’s Photography Read More
Letter To The Editor: Let’s Update School Dress Codes To Reflect 21st Century Values
By LAURA MULLANEThis week, 75 parents, students, and recent graduates of the Los Alamos Public School system sent a letter to the superintendent and school board expressing concern that the dress codes at the individual schools as they are currently written and enforced unfairly target girls with the following negative consequences:
- It sexualizes girls at a young age.
- It publicly humiliates them.
- It sends the message that it is acceptable for adult teachers and staff—including adult men—to judge their clothing choices and, by extension, their bodies. We
