Education

Former NNMC Film Student Has Role In ‘Dark Winds’

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Former Northern New Mexico College film student DezBaa’ (born Sharon Anne Henderson) plays a supporting role in the AMC/AMC+ series ‘Dark Winds’. Courtesy/NNMC

NNMC News:

  • Up and coming screenwriter and actor shares her insights with Northern students

ESPAÑOLA — The AMC/AMC+ series “Dark Winds”, based on works by the late Tony Hillerman, has received rave reviews and has already been renewed for a second season. The launch drew 2.2 million viewers and was the No. 1 new series launch in AMC+ history.

A former Northern New Mexico College film student plays a supporting role in the series. DezBaa’ Read More

LANL Foundation VP Alvin Warren Honored With GlobalMindED’s 2022 Inclusive Leader Award

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Vice President Alvin Warren

LANL Foundation News:

ESPAÑOLA — The Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Foundation  congratulates its vice president of Career Pathways and Advocacy, Alvin Warren, who recently received GlobalMindED’s 2022 Inclusive Leader Award for Foundations and Funders.

Each year, the Inclusive Leader Awards honors individuals for their “…innovations and bold actions to promote access and equity for women, people of color, and underrepresented populations in their recruiting, development, senior management on their boards, and in their pipeline strategies Read More

Luján And Gallego Bill To Boost Teacher Retention Endorsed By Congressional Hispanic Caucus

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) proudly announced the Congressional Hispanic Caucus’ endorsement of the Teachers Leading, Educating, Advancing, and Designing (Teachers LEAD) Act of 2022.

The bill, introduced jointly by Senator Luján in the Senate and U.S. Representative Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) in the House, would establish a competitive grant program through the Department of Education that would provide professional leadership and development opportunities for educators.

“I’m proud to have led this legislation, which is a bold investment Read More

PAC 8 Community Media Center: July 8-14, 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 July 8-14, 2022:

Friday, July 8, 2022

  • 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live;
  • 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program;
  • 11 a.m. — County Council Replay 6-28-22;
  • 2:45 p.m. — Spring Break Drone video – The Footage Locker of Davy Jones;
  • 3 p.m. — Democracy Now!;
  • 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates;
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NMDVR: Summer Work Program For Youths With Disabilities

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NMDVR is sponsoring a unique summer work program for nine youths with disabilities. Courtesy/NMDVR 

NMDVR News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Nine young people from the Albuquerque area are taking part this summer in a work-based program supporting youths with disabilities, sponsored by The New Mexico Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (NMDVR). 

The eight-week learning experience involves working at both a farm/garden and a Habitat for Humanity Neighborhood Revitalization project.

“The program was developed to give the youth a practical experience of work and place them in an environment that

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LAPS: Highlights Of June 14 School Board Meeting

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LAPS Superintendent Dr. Jose Delfin presents an overview of the 2022-2023 LAPS goals during the School Board meeting held June 14. Courtesy photo

LAPS News:

The School Board met last Tuesday in the School Board room and via Zoom. President Melanie Colgan began the meeting by recognizing and thanking the Los Alamos County Council who voted the night before to provide funding in the amount of $7.5 million to expand recreation and other spaces available to the community in Chamisa and Piñon Elementary Schools. The expanded gym space will be available for use by the schools and community groups. Read More

Fossil Of Oldest Known Species Of Tree-Climbing Reptile Discovered Near Chama In Northern New Mexico

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A rendering of the ancient tree-climbing reptile Eoscansor. A fossil of Eoscansor was discovered in Northern New Mexico in rocks dating back 305 million years. With this discovery, Eoscansor becomes the oldest tree-climbing reptile on record. Courtesy/Matt Celeskey

NMDCA News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A team of paleontologists, including several from New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science (NMMNHS), have uncovered a fossil in New Mexico from the oldest tree-climbing reptile on record. 

Research from NMMNHS and Carnegie Museum of Natural History describing the 305-million-year-old Read More

LAPS Combines Academics And Fun At Summer School

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Students in Summer School display their science experiments. Courtesy/LAPS

Students taking a timed math quiz. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Phonics, fractions, facts and fun are the focus of Summer School this year for students in Los Alamos Public Schools. There are 150 students in preschool through 6th grade attending the three-week program at Barranca Mesa Elementary, which wrapped up July 1. Fifty 7th and 8th graders are enrolled in the summer school program at Los Alamos Middle School, which also offers a mix of academic and elective activities.

“The purpose of summer school is to provide Read More

LAPS: Benefits Of Being An Instructional Assistant

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There are more than 20 IA positions open at all LAPS sites for the 2022-2023 school year. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

An opportunity to work with kids. Same schedule as students. Summer breaks and school holidays off. These are just a few of the reasons to become an Instructional Assistant (IA) at Los Alamos Public Schools.

There are more than 20 IA positions open at all LAPS sites for the 2022-2023 school year. Go to www.laschools.net/careers for more information and to apply.

“I decided to become an IA because I love working with kids,” Sara Hamood said. “It’s my passion. I enjoy being with kids. It’s Read More

Los Alamos Public Schools Retired Teachers Encouraged To Participate In Return To Work Program

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The new return-to-work program allows retirees to go back to work without salary or work hour limits. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

With the recent passage of the Educational Retirees Returning to Work Act, Los Alamos Public Schools is encouraging retired teachers to consider returning to the classrooms for the 2022-2023 school year. 

The new return-to-work program allows retirees to go back to work without salary or work hour limits. Applicants must observe a 90-day layout period prior to becoming eligible for the program.

“Retired teachers bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Read More