Education

Full Moon Walking Tour At Fort Union Saturday Aug. 13

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Tour historic site Fort Union National Monument in guided walk at moonlight Saturday, Aug. 13. Courtesy/NPS

NPS News:

WATROUS — Join Fort Union National Monument for a guided walking tour of the historic fort by full moonlight Saturday, Aug. 13.

The haunting remnants of the once great fort are especially evocative in the subdued atmosphere of moonlight. A park ranger will be sharing with the audience the history of the fort and its people as well as astronomical observations about the night sky overhead.

This program will not include the use of telescopes. 

Park gates open at 7:30 p.m. for those Read More

New Mexico Higher Education Department Addresses Questions On Tuition-Free College

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NMHED News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) is working to ensure that all New Mexicans receive accurate information on tuition-free college via the New Mexico Opportunity and Lottery Scholarships as classes begin at colleges and universities statewide this month.

Students should first contact the financial aid office at their college or university via the list provided below to determine which scholarships they are eligible for. Students seeking additional information or needing further assistance are encouraged to visit ReachHigherNM.com or call the Read More

LAPS: Agenda For School Board Meeting 5:30 PM Today

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LAPS News:

The Los Alamos School Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Today (Aug. 9) at the Administrative Offices School Board Room, 2101 Trinity Dr., Suite V.

This meeting is open to the public.

To submit comments for items not on the agenda, see email address in item 5 For comments during the meeting, use: public.comments@laschools.net

1. Pledge of Allegiance 

2. Call to Order 

  • President Melanie Colgan will call the meeting to order and review the meeting protocols.

3. Roll Call 

4. Routine Business/Approval of Agenda 

  • Approval of Agenda 
  • Action Item 

5.  Recognition by the Board 

  • Summer Interns
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Del Norte LOV Foundation Announces Back-To-School Carnival At Valdez Park In Española Saturday Aug. 13

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Del Norte LOV Foundation News:

SANTA FE — The Del Norte LOV (Living Our Vision) Foundation, an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit organization associated with Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU), has announced details of its Back-To-School Carnival 3-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at Valdez Park in Española.

Featuring school supplies, face painting, bouncy houses, cotton candy, popcorn, games and more, the carnival underscores Del Norte LOV Foundation’s ongoing commitment to its core mission of improving the lives of youth and families in New Mexico through scholarships, community grants, financial Read More

Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard Reacts To Kids Count Data Showing New Mexico Again In 50th Among States For Child Well-Being

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New Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard

STATE News:

…Commissioner Garica Richard urges support of Constitutional Amendment No. 1 

ALBUQERQUE — New Mexico is again ranked 50th in the nation for child well-being according to the national Kids Count Data Book, a 50-state report released Monday by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard, on behalf of the Vote YES for Kids campaign, responded to the results in a video statement where she urges New Mexicans to support Constitutional Amendment No. 1, which will appear Read More

Kiwanis: 2022 Scholarship Recipient Christina Nisoli

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Kiwanis ‘Stephen Stoddard Scholarship’ winner Christina Nisoli spoke at the recent Kiwanis meeting recalling her service while attending Los Alamos High School and outlining her plans for the future. Courtesy/Kiwanis

By BROOKE DAVIS
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos 

Christina Nisoli, who was chosen to receive the Kiwanis “Stephen Stoddard Scholarship” this year, spoke to the club Aug. 2, recalling her past service while attending Los Alamos High School and outlining her plans for the future.

She started out in Key Club her freshman year and remained active in the organization until she graduated, Read More

Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra: 2022 Scholarships

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Scholarship Recipient John Teague

LASO News:

LASO Scholarships are awarded to one or more high school seniors who have demonstrated exceptional talent and interest in music.

The student must attend Los Alamos High School or live in Los Alamos County. The scholarship is intended to encourage the recipients to continue their musical activities, regardless of what they pursue as a career in the future.

2022 Scholarship Recipients

Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra (LASO) usually has one or more seniors play with them to have the experience of playing with a large orchestra. The years 2021 and 2022 Read More

LAFRW Sponsors 2022 Constitution Day Essay Contest

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LAFRW News:

Constitution Day, Sept. 17, celebrates the U.S. Constitution and the freedoms it protects. 

The local Constitution Day Essay Contest, sponsored by the Los Alamos Federated Republican Women (LAFRW), is designed to challenge students to learn more about the U.S. Constitution and to express original, thoughtful ideas in essay writing. This year the topic for all grade levels is the system of federalism.

Essays will be judged on how completely and clearly the ideas are stated and supported. Grammar, spelling and punctuation also will be considered. The judging is blind.

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PAC 8 Community Media Center: Aug. 12-18, 2022

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PAC 8 News:

PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.

For information, email pac8@losalamos.com, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.

PAC 8 Television schedule for Aug. 12-18:

Friday, Aug. 12, 2022

  • 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
  • 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
  • 11 a.m. — County Council Replay 8-09-22
  • 2:45 p.m. — Spring Break Drone video class-  The Footage Locker of Davy Jones
  • 3 p.m. — Democracy Now!
  • 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
  • 6 p.m.
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New Mexico Highlands University Celebrates Belated Commencement Ceremony After Challenging Spring

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Courtesy photo

NMHU News:

Graduate and undergraduate students at New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) celebrated a belated commencement ceremony Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, at the John A. Wilson Complex in Las Vegas.  

The ceremony, which is typically held in May each year, was postponed due to the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Wildfires. The wildfires brought a wave of evacuations, heavy smoke and ash, and an influx of first responders into Las Vegas and the New Mexico Highlands University campus. The wildfires followed two and a half years of pandemic learning, so graduates on Saturday had much Read More