Heinrich, Hirono: Legislation Puts Higher Education Within Reach For More Americans
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. and Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii introduced S.1998, the Middle Class Creating Higher Education Affordability Necessary to Compete Economically (CHANCE) Act, a bill to increase access to affordable post-secondary education for low- to moderate-income students.
U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono
The bill would address the significant loss in value of Pell Grants by adjusting them for inflation, reinstate year-round Pell Grants, and increase the number of eligible semesters to 15.
“Pell Read More
Alex Kirk’s Basketball Skills Camp Aug. 23
Group shot of Alex Kirk and kids. Courtesy photoLearn About Cub Scouts At Pinon Elementary Monday
Fall Classes Start This Week At UNM-LA
Students in a science class at UNM-LA. Courtesy photoUNM-LA News:
Even though the fall semester began bright and early Monday morning at the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA), prospective students can still register for classes.
“We still have space available in a variety of classes, in both face-to-face and online formats,” Interim Executive Director Cindy Rooney said. “Options such as Astronomy, Elementary Greek, Introduction to Creative Writing, Customer Service, Rock Music Appreciation, Painting, or Pilates represent the diversity of choices available at UNM-LA.” Read More
New Mexico Girls Explore STEM Careers
Tech Trek participants including Sarah Crotzer and Malea Joyce from LAMS. Courtesy photo
AAUW News:
Eighth grade girls from across New Mexico including Sarah Crotzer and Malea Joyce from Los Alamos Middle School converged on the campus of New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) in July for a one-week hands-on residential camp to explore their interest in science, math, engineering or technology (STEM) careers.
Sponsored by the American Association of University Women () and New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU), 48 girls were immersed in a world that empowered Read More
Dr. Linda A. Curcio-Nagy Gives Lecture Sept. 2
Image and Inauguration of the Sanctuary of the Virgin of Guadalupe, Mexico, ca. 1709, attributed to Manuel Arellano. This painting represents the first multiday dedication ceremony and processional, when the titular image of Guadalupe was carried from her temporary quarters in the Indian Parish church into her new home April 30, 1709. Courtesy photoLos Alamos School Board Thanks LAPSF
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos School Board expressed its appreciation to the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation with the following statements:
- The Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation accelerates improvements in public education through the judicious use of private resources; and
- The Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation believes that (a) an excellent education is every child’s right, (b) accountability in public education is essential, and (c) parental involvement in public education determines success.
The Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation highlights from the last seven years Read More
Los Alamos Swimmer Sarah Lott Sets Bar High
Photo by Ranee McElderry Stewart
SPORTS News:
Sarah Lott, a senior this fall at Los Alamos High School, had an exciting summer, qualifying for her first USA Swimming Junior National competition when she swam at the American Long Course Finals meet in Dallas a few weeks ago.
Lott qualified with a 58.36 in her 100-meter freestyle, and also got the 200-meter freestyle bonus cut time with a 2:06.03. Four other Charger Aquatics teammates also qualified for Junior Nationals at this meet along with Anthony Kim, a senior Albuquerque Academy, who earned a spot at the 2016 Olympic Trials in both the 100- Read More
Gabe Baca Discusses UNM-LA’s Adult Learning Center
Director Gabe Baca UNM-LA’s Adult Learning Center speaks about the program during Tuesday’s Rotary Club meeting at the golf course. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) offers two alternatives to a high school diploma: the General Educational Development (GED) and High School Equivalency Test (HiSET).
During the Rotary Club of Los Alamos’ regular meeting Tuesday, Gabe Baca, director of the Adult Learning Center at UNM-LA, said the branch campus prepares students for both Read More
Hungry Public Devours Over 200 Waffle Breakfasts
Pajarito Masonic Lodge #66 hosted a community breakfast Saturday morning to benefit the Chamisa Elementary School’s 6th grade ROPES program. Numerous Chamisa students and teachers worked alongside the Lodge brethren to cook and serve more than 200 waffle breakfasts to a hungry public. For more information on Pajarito Lodge or Freemasonry, contact Jake Turin, wm@pajarito66.org. Couresy photo Read More
SFI Holds Two-Night Lecture Sept. 15-16
Jennifer Dunne, ecologistLt. Gov. Sanchez Reads With Chamisa First Graders
Lt. Gov. John Sanchez visited Chamisa Elementary School first graders this morning. After sharing the cowboy alphabet book ‘B Is For Buckeroo,’ by written by Louise D. and Gleaves Whitney and illustrated by Susan Guy, with the first graders, each children received a hardcover copy of the book from Sanchez as part of the ‘New Mexico Reads to Lead’ initiative, which promotes early reading. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus, seated, Chamisa staff, guests and first graders listen intently as Lt. Gov. Sanchez shares hisConditions Are Perfect For UNM-LA Mushroom Hike
Boletes mushrooms. Courtesy/UNM-LA
UNM-LA News:
The recent rains have made local mountainsides green, wildflowers dot the mesa tops, and the wild mushrooms abundant if one knows where to look.
That’s why UNM-LA Community Education is excited to offer a mushroom hike 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22. Experienced mushroom forager Thomas Peña is leading the hike.
“This year’s precipitation is going to be a real boon for the mushrooms,” Peña said. “Normally, the area where we hike is quite green and lush, but this should be a banner year.”
This one-day outing will have students hiking in the beautiful Read More
Wildflower Walk With Chick Keller Aug. 17
Los Alamos wildflower. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
With the continued rain, we’ve been having lately, beautiful wildflowers abound. Join PEEC’s Jemez Mountain Herbarium curator, Chick Keller, for a Wildflower Walk at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17 to discover what some of them are and where they can be found.
This will be an easy walk to identify some of the wildflowers that can be found in and around Los Alamos. The group will meet at the Nature Center at 2600 Canyon Road, and the group will carpool to the trail that Keller will select based on what is blooming at the time. The walk is free and there Read More
Experts Present ‘Coyotes In Our Midst’ At Nature Center
A coyote spotted in Corrales. Photo by Project CoyotePEEC News:
From deserts to mountains, coyotes are one of the most adaptable species in New Mexico. However, not everyone welcomes the resilience of this local predator.
To learn more about this canine, meet New Mexico Project Coyote representative, Judy Paulsen, and Project Coyote Science Advisory Board Wildlife Biologist Dave Parsons, as they speak at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18 at the Los Alamos Nature Center, about the challenges and opportunities coyotes provide to both urban and rural communities.
This presentation reveals the fascinating Read More
PEEC Amateur Naturalist: Visualizing Nature With Art
Maple leaf. Courtesy photo
Maple leaf painting by Cathy Hillegas. Courtesy image
PEEC Amateur NaturalistJJAB Meets At Pajarito Cliffs Site Aug. 19
JJAB News:Los Alamos Schools Are Open For Business
Los Alamos Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kurt Steinhaus provides helpful guidance and assistance to students during today’s first day of school at Los Alamos Middle School. Courtesy photo
LAPS News:
Today’s start of school began at 5:45 a.m. with safety inspections for every school bus. Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus helped conduct the inspections and was pleased that every bus was in “tip top shape.”
Beginning Monday Aug. 17, elementary students will be on a regular full day schedule. A webpage link to lunch menus for the elementary schools will Read More
First Day Of School In Los Alamos Is Over
Los Alamos High School students head home at 2:30 p.m. today after finishing their first day of the 2015-16 school year. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Students leave school after their first day today at Los Alamos High School. Police remind motorists to slow down and drive carefully in school zones. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos High School. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com Read More
