Scenes From Opening Of Test Tube Community Exhibit At Los Alamos History Museum Friday
Los Alamos Historical Society Board Member Cherie Trottier, left, and Historical Society Educator Aimee Slaughter serve up root beer floats and chocolate cokes Friday afternoon in honor of the popular beverages served at Pierotti’s Soda Bar and other establishments during the Cold War era. The sweet treats were part of the opening reception of the museum’s temporary exhibit, Test Tube Community: Constructing Normalcy in Cold War Los Alamos. The exhibit, which is sponsored by Enterprise Bank and Trust, explores social life in Los Alamos during a period when the town was striving to Read More
2020 Breakthrough Prize Honors Los Alamos Astrophysicists For Work On First Black Hole Image
Los Alamos National Laboratory Astrophysicist Benjamin Ryan. Courtesy/LANL
Los Alamos National Laboratory Astrophysicist George Wong. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
- International team wins ‘Oscar of Science’ for using eight radio telescopes from around the world to resolve image of a supermassive black hole in a distant galaxy
Los Alamos National Laboratory astrophysicists Benjamin Ryan and George Wong are members of the Event Horizon Telescope team that just won the 2020 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics for creating the first image of a black hole.
“The observations Read More
Good News Clubs Start In Schools Next Week
LAPS News:
The Good News Clubs in Los Alamos elementary schools are starting next week.
These clubs are non-denominational Bible clubs featuring Bible and missionary stories, songs, memory verses, snacks, games, contests and prizes, and are free for students K-6.
The clubs meet once a week right after school until 5 p.m. at the following:
- Aspen on Mondays, starting Sept. 9, in the library;
- Barranca on Thursdays, starting Sept. 12 in the music room;
- Chamisa on Thursdays, starting Sept. 12 in the library;
- Mountain on Mondays, starting Sept. 9 in room 404 (Mrs. Schaefer); and
- Pinon on Tuesdays,
Explore Geology Of Valles Caldera Saturday Sept. 14
Local geologists Cathy and Fraser Goff will lead a PEEC van tour Sept. 14 of the geology of the Valles Caldera. Courtesy/PEEC
VCNP News:
The community is invited to join local geology experts Fraser and Cathy Goff 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 on a PEEC field trip driving through Valles Caldera National Preserve.
Participants will examine the volcanology and geothermal springs of the 1.25-million-year-old Valles Caldera — the world’s type example of a resurgent caldera.
The trip will consist of six stops and take most of the day. Participants will meet promptly at 9 a.m. at the Valles Caldera Read More
Highlights From Aug. 29 School Board Work Session
School Board member Andrea Cunningham, center, was presented a certificate and hard hat by School Board President Ellen Ben-Naim, left, for her outstanding contributions to the Barranca Elementary School construction project. Also on hand for the presentation was Barranca Principal Virginia Terrazas, right. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos School Board met Thursday, Aug. 29 for a work session.
The agenda included:
- Review of options to address what is best for elementary and middle school students and consider anticipated student enrollment increases;
- Summary of the student
Manhattan Project National Historical Park Offers Tours At Los Alamos
NNSA/DOE News:
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), in collaboration with the Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration Los Alamos Field Office and the National Park Service, will offer public tours of the Manhattan Project National Historical Park Oct 4, in Los Alamos.
Registration for the event is on a first-come, first-served basis. The day will consist of four tours of 25 people each, each lasting three hours. The LANL event complements the Oct 5, Trinity Site Open House located on the northern portion of White Sands Missile Range near San Antonio, N.M.
Participants Read More
Council OKs Ordinance For Land Transfer To LAPS
Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos County Council unanimously voted Tuesday, Aug. 27 to approve an ordinance for the transfer of 2.02 acres of land to the Los Alamos Public Schools.
This change will improve:
- Student and staff safety;
- Coordination with UNM-LA and the Los Alamos community; and
- Options for construction of a new Field House at Sullivan Field.
The new ordinance was published Aug. 29. After that, Los Alamos County will prepare the deed, which will be presented to the Los Alamos School Board for review and acceptance on Oct. 15.
The vendors who conduct business at this location Read More
Community Labs Gather At MIT For Global Summit
Sophia Li, a former LAPS student, learning safe biotechnology practices at Biodidact. Li is now a student at MIT. Courtesy photo
Leaders of the American Biological Safety Association and community lab leaders from around the world came together in Baltimore, Md. for an extensive biosafety and biosecurity meeting. Courtesy photo
Biodidact News:
Community labs are laboratory spaces that provide facilities for members of the community to explore and engage in scientific experiments. Popular citizen science projects such as “The Real Vegan Cheese” and the “Open Insulin” projects started Read More
Presentation On Edgar Lee Hewett Opens Los Alamos Historical Society Lecture Series Sept. 10
Archaeologist Edgar Lee Hewett at Caroline Bridge, Utah. Courtesy/School for Advanced Research (SAR Archive, AC 2:832)
Nancy Owen Lewis
Los Alamos Historical Society News:
The Los Alamos Historical Society’s lecture series for 2019-2020 will open Sept. 10 with Nancy Owen Lewis speaking on Surviving Edgar Lee Hewett: His Battles and Enduring Legacy.
Edgar Lee Hewett, founding director of the Museum of New Mexico and the School for Advanced Research, left an incredible legacy in institutions and traditions, some of which were established in protest to him. The discussion is framed around Read More
Governor’s STEM Challenge Confirms 600+ Participants
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE–Sixty-five New Mexico high schools including Los Alamos High School have created student teams to imagine, design and develop a technological solution for the 2019-20 New Mexico Governor’s STEM Challenge.
These 600+ students capture a geographic diversity that reaches all corners of the state. More than 30 school districts are represented, both urban and rural, including Albuquerque, Belen, Capitan, Chama, Deming, Eunice, Farmington, Gadsden, Grady, Las Cruces, Los Alamos, Los Lunas, Raton, Roswell, Santa Fe, San Jon, Silver City and Gallup-McKinley.
The Read More
The Y Celebrates Diverse Cultures Sept. 18
Scene from a previous Española YMCA Teen Center’s Welcoming Week event set this year for 5-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18. Courtesy/YMCA
Scene from a previous Española YMCA Teen Center’s Welcoming Week event set this year for 5-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18. Courtesy/YMCA
Scene from a previous Española YMCA Teen Center’s Welcoming Week event set this year for 5-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18. Courtesy/YMCA
YMCA News:
Everyone is invited to enjoy free performances and samples of food from various cultures at The Española YMCA Teen Center’s Welcoming Week event 5-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. Read More
Parkinson’s And Movement Disorders Action Group Meets At Los Alamos Senior Center Sept. 18
LARSO News:
The Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Action Group meets 2-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18 at the Betty Ehart Senior Center, 1101 Bathtub Row.
Jordan Sykes of Abbott/St. Jude Medical, will discuss a new product for Deep Brain Stimulation.
The answer lies deep in the brain.
Think of the human brain as a billion-person orchestra with every neuron playing in harmony to coordinate the body’s movement. Now, imagine some of these neurons playing out of tune, resulting in uncontrollable tremors, making even simple, everyday activities difficult and sometimes seemingly impossible. It’s a daily battle faced by more than 10 million people with Parkinson’s. Read More
Fresher, Greener, Faster Chartwells Steps Up Game
Chartwells offers fresher, greener, faster meals for a new school year. Courtesy photo
New fresher selections as Chartwells steps up its game this year. Courtesy photoSummer has officially come to an end for local youth, and the Chartwells Summer Youth Food Program was another success.
The program completed its second year, under the direction of Chef Laurence Pena, Director of Dining Services. The work had the support from Los Alamos Public Schools, under the New Mexico CYFD, and funded by the USDA.
The success was seen by almost 275 youth attending
Letter To The Editor: This Is Teaching…
By CHRISTINE BERNSTEINA few weeks ago, at a Friday summer concert, I recognized a social studies teacher from the high school I used to work with, Johnathan Lathrop.
I always remember something he did years ago at a staff meeting. At this meeting, he had written the name of every student on a piece of paper and each piece of paper was taped to a table. This activity was inspired by one of the 40 developmental assets, a framework of preventative measures, positive experiences, and qualities that young people need to grow up healthy, caring, and responsible (link).
At this staff Read More
Moving Arts Española CNN HEROES Community Celebration Friday Sept. 6
Moving Arts Española News:
Roger Montoya and Moving Arts Española CNN HERO distinction could only be made possible because of YOU–––our community.
This is the direct reflection of the beautiful work we create together. And for that, we’re inviting you to join us in celebrating 6:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, with a fun, family friendly event.
We’ll have free food and special screenings of all the CNN Videos!
No one creates alone, and this community shares in our accomplishment!
Learn more here.
For more information about the CNN Heroes campaign or to check Read More
Northern New Mexico College Presents 2019 International Critical Psychology Praxis Congress
NNMC News:Tickets are free for members of the NNMC community and UNM students. Otherwise, tickets are $50 for the two-day conference.
Society of Catholic Scientists Invites Community To Inaugural Talk By Rev. Michael Demkovich Sept. 19
Fr. Michael Demkovich, O.P.
SCS News:
The newly forming Los Alamos / Northern New Mexico Chapter of the Society of Catholic Scientists (SCS) is pleased to invite the community to its inaugural talk, 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, in the Karen McLaughlin Parish Hall at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.
The talk is sponsored jointly with the group of Dominican Laity in Los Alamos and includes, beginning at 6:15 p.m., a light dinner.
The guest speaker is the Very Rev. Michael Demkovich, O.P., who will deliver a talk on “Aquinas on Revelation: Do we really need theology?”
In addition, the Read More
Rotary Hosts Pizza And Peace Event At LAHS
Rotarian Bob Macek delivers the first round of pizzas for the Rotary Club’s Pizza and Peace initiative at LAHS. Photo by Linda Hull
During the Rotary Club’s recent Pizza and Peace activity at LAHS, Rotarian Alison Pannell, center right, speaks with a student interested in joining Interact, Rotary International’s high school service organization. Pannell is the local club’s Peace Committee chair and organized this back-to-school event. Photo by Linda Hull
Margo Batha, left, LAHS sponsor for Interact, and Tacarra Lake, education programs coordinator for the Read More
Explore Laura Marsh’s Quest For Missing Monkey
Join Laura Marsh at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3 at the Los Alamos Nature Center to hear about her Houseboat Amazon expedition seeking a particular species of saki monkey that had not been seen since the 1930s. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Hear about Dr. Laura Marsh’s four-month expedition into the flooded depths of the Amazon rainforest 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3 at the Los Alamos Nature Center.
Dr. Marsh and her team were seeking a particular species of saki monkey that had not been seen since the 1930s on their quest. Learn about the trials and tribulations of this research excursion at this presentation, Read More
Julia Baker For School Board Event Sept. 5
From the Julia Baker for School Board Campaign:
The community is invited to attend a Meet and “Treat” with District 4 School Board candidate Julia Baker 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5 at Pueblo Canyon Inn, 199 San Ildefonso Road.
District 4 includes the Barranca and North Mesa areas.
Meet Baker and discuss questions or concerns about the school board and the upcoming election. Dessert will be served.
Baker is active in PTO, a frequent volunteer in the schools and taught 5th grade previous to becoming the mother of five children. As a school board member, she said priorities would be to support those Read More