Family Strengths Network (FSN) has scheduled its parenting classes for this semester. They include the Parenting and Trauma class, and two Becoming a Love and Logic Parent classes; one for parents of school-aged, and one for parents of teens. Information for these classes and registration links are included in FSN’s Program Listing found here. Courtesy/FSN Read More
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Sign Up For 2022 Hilltopper 5K Run … Race Is Sunday
The Hilltopper 5K Run is Sunday Aug. 21 beginning at Canyon and Trinity and ending at Los Alamos Co-op Park, 1010 Central Ave. Courtesy/LAPS Foundation
LAPS Foundation News:
There’s still time to register for the Hilltopper 5K Run!
The race starts at 8 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 21 at Canyon and Trinity (next to the Canyon Complex parking lot) and ends at the Los Alamos Co-op Park, 1010 Central Ave.
A one mile fun run/walk is included so bring the whole family. Packet pick-up is noon to 6 p.m. Saturday at the LAPS Foundation office at 1010 Central Ave., or beginning at 6 a.m. Sunday before the race.
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Businesses, Employers Learn About UNM-LA Internship Program During Luncheon
Small Business Development Center Director Sandy Jones speaks to local entrepreneurs and representatives from different entities in the community during a business luncheon Monday afternoon at the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA). The purpose of the luncheon was to expose business owners and employers to the college’s Community Internship Collaboration program. Through this program, a UNM-LA undergraduate is matched with an employer to work a project for one semester. Businesses and other organizations can apply for an intern by emailing cic@unm.edu or visit https:////losalamos.unm.edu/cic/ Read More
Pro Golfer Notah Begay III Presents New Golf Clubs To LAHS Athletes After Clubs Stolen During State Tournament
From left, LAHS 2022 Graduate and former LAHS golf team member Connor Cook, Professional Golfer, Notah Begay III, LAHS sophomore and golf team member Natalie Crawford, President/CEO of Realty One of New Mexico Mike Taylor, LAHS senior and golf team member Gabrielle Mowrer and Director of Golf and General Manager of Santa Ana Golf Club Derek Gutierrez. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
From left, Professional Golfer Notah Begay III shows LAHS golfers Connor Cook, Natalie Crawford and Gabrielle Mowrer a few details about their new PING golf clubs. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com Read More
FSN: Trauma & Parenting Virtual Series Begins Sept. 1
FSN News:
Family Strengths Network (FSN) is offering a 6-week virtual series for parents who have experienced trauma, toxic stress and/or adversity for themselves or are parenting children with these things in their history.
Program participants will receive the following:
- 90-page full-color workbook
- 12 hours class time
- 30 minute consultation included for each student + individualized resource list
- book on the topic of trauma & parenting
- emailed certificate
- Access to Trauma & Parenting Connection Group via Facebook for continued support
- Instructor Available via email/Marco
UNM-LA 2022 Fall Semester Begins Monday Aug. 22
UNM-Los Alamos Campus. Photo by Sarah Jimenez
UNM-LA News:
The 2022 fall semester at UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) is rapidly approaching with classes beginning Aug. 22. Many classes are filling up, but registration is open for the seats still available in several courses.
UNM-LA, a branch campus of The University of New Mexico, has an open admissions policy which means there is not a minimum GPA or test score required for admission. With an enrollment of over 1,900 students, student profiles range from high school students through dual credit, young adults to working adults, veterans, and life-long Read More
ECECD Tackles Early Childhood Workforce Shortage With New Recruitment Campaign
Cabinet Secretary Elizabeth Groginsky
ECECD News:
SANTA FE — Today, the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) announced the launch of “Developing Futures,” a new campaign designed to address the shortage of early childhood professionals in New Mexico.
Developing Futures, with the tagline “Develop your future. Develop the future,” highlights a varied set of career paths within early childhood education and care through the personal stories of a diverse group of New Mexicans currently serving in those roles. In addition to showcasing the fulfilling careers Read More
Scenes From Celebration Honoring Matt Schmidt For 20 Years Of Service To Los Alamos Schools Credit Union
Staff, Board members, family and friends gather Friday to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of CEO/President Matt Schmidt of Los Alamos Schools Credit Union at 1010 Central Ave. Schmidt, center, is surrounded by his wife Emily and their children Sophie and Adam.To learn about Los Alamos Schools Credit Union, visit lascu.org. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Matt Schmidt poses with Bev Wright who hired him 20 years ago. Schmidt has served as CEO/President of the non-profit organization for the last 16 years. Schmidt said highlights of the last two decades include the credit union Read More
Los Alamos Family Council, First Born Partner To Pilot New 8 Week Parenting Support Group Program
LAFC News:
Los Alamos Family Council (LAFC) and First Born Program of Los Alamos (FBPLA) have collaborated to provide a parenting support group program for the local community, Parenting with Self-Compassion.
The program will be facilitated by licensed mental health therapist Jamie A. Thordsen Monroy, of LAFC. The first meeting is Saturday Aug. 27 and will run on a weekly basis for a duration of 8 weeks.
All parents with at least one child that qualifies within the specified age range are welcome to join. This program is FREE, will be face-to-face, and is open to anyone in the community, but priority Read More
NNMC Welcomes Students Back For In-Person Learning
NNMC News:
ESPAÑOLA — Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) welcomes students back for face-to-face learning Monday, Aug. 15.
With the campus reopening for classes, NNMC is announcing a new location for the Curative.com mobile COVID-19 testing unit at 139 Longview Dr. in White Rock. The new testing site should be operational by Aug. 19. Curative also is exploring other Española locations. Northern said it is pleased to have hosted the community testing clinic for the past two years.
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) website (https://findatestnm.org/) lists Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy, Read More