Education

Highlands University Launches Mental Health Initiative

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Leon Bustos

NMHU News:

With funding from the New Mexico Department of Higher Education, New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) is implementing a pilot program to support student wellness.

Across the United States, mental health challenges in college students have been steadily increasing. The pandemic has only compounded those challenges, and students at Highlands University are no exception.

To complicate things further, the recent Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon fires have added to student stress on campus. To help alleviate some of these stressors, Highlands is implementing a pilot Read More

Community Briefed On Latest COVID-19 Status

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By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

The reported COVID-19 cases from PCR and laboratory tests in Los Alamos County have declined, retired Epidemiologist William Athas said during the community briefing Thursday night, hosted by Los Alamos County.

He said on average, the reported cases total 7-8 per day. This contrasts to mid-June when there were 30 cases a day, Athas said.

“The trend at least appears to be coming down, which is good,” he said.

The trouble is COVID is hard to predict and control, Athas said, adding that this is not just about infections. the Department Read More

PEEC: First Images From James Webb Space Telescope – Exploring The Details At Nature Center Planetarium Aug. 4

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Examine the first released images from the James Webb Space Telescope in detail Thursday with PEEC at the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium, 2600 Canyon Road. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

Join the Pajarito Environmental Education Center for this captivating astronomy talk examining the first released images from the James Webb Space Telescope in detail, 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, at the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium, 2600 Canyon Road.

Hear about the benefits and innovations of the telescope, and delve into questions like what type of information can we see in these and future Webb images Read More

New Mexico Higher Education Department Opens 2022 Teacher Loan Repayment Program Application

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Secretary Stephanie M. Rodriguez

NMHED News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Higher Education Department encourages teachers with outstanding student loans to apply for debt forgiveness through the state’s Teacher Loan Repayment Program, which is now accepting applications until Aug. 1.  

New Mexico licensed teachers working in high-need fields and schools statewide may be eligible for up to $6,000 per year for two years toward principal debt and interest on federal student loans related to teacher education.  

The program received a record number of applications last year resulting in more
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New Mexico Highlands University Houses Wildfire Evacuees

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NMHU News:

When the Hermit’s Peak and Calf Canyon Wildfires began, New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) stepped in to help.

Kathryn Mahan, the ecological monitoring program manager for the New Mexico Forest and Watershed Restoration Institute at Highlands University, has been splitting her time between Kansas and her home in Las Dispensas.

Mahan said she was in Kansas in early April and in the middle of packing up her belongings and her young daughter to head to her home in Las Dispensas when she got word that her house had burned to the ground. She soon learned that her home was the first Read More

LAFSE Sponsors Free Concert At Ashley Pond Park Aug. 5

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LAFSE News:

The Los Alamos Federation of School Employees (LAFSE) begins its 29th year of serving Los Alamos Public Schools’ (LAPS) employees by sponsoring a free Los Alamos Summer Concert Friday, Aug. 5 at Ashley Pond Park.

Los Alamos favorites Katy P and the Business will open followed by headliner The Wildflowers, the #1 touring Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band in the United States.

This free concert follows most LAPS employees’ return to work Aug. 3 and precedes the return of LAPS students Aug. 10.

“We are excited to welcome all families, students, community members, staff, and Read More

Sasha Carr Creates Gaga Ball Pit For Eagle Scout Project

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Sasha Carr, sitting, with volunteers who helped her on her Eagle Scout Project, from left, Michelle Carr, Willow Chartrand (T2), Jerome Colletti, Chris Yeager (T2), Carl Iverson (T22), James Kuropatwinski, Luke Finstad (T22) and Micah Finstad (T22). Courtesy photo

Los Alamos Girl Scout Sasha Carr with BSA Troop 2 Scoutmaster Holly Trellue. Courtesy photo 

BSA Troop 2 News:

The students at Los Alamos Middle School (LAMS) will have a brand new gaga ball pit when they return to school Aug. 10.

Incoming Los Alamos High School junior Sasha Carr, 17, from BSA Troop 2 in Los Alamos, decided to build Read More

SFCC’s Continuing Education Fall Schedule Now Available In Print And Online

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SFCC News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College announces the Fall Continuing Education Schedule is now available online.

Print copies may be found in the racks at Santa Fe Community College, the Santa Fe Higher Education Center and around Santa Fe.

Visit https://www.sfcc.edu/ce for tips on registering and to view the variety of offerings.

“This fall we’ve got a more extensive schedule available with a variety of classes, both online and in-person,” said Dean of Contract Training and Continuing Education Kris Swedin. “Fall is ideal for taking time for personal enrichment or expanding your Read More

LAHS Students Complete NJROTC Leadership Training

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Leadership Academy graduates Emma Drake and Andrew Johnson. Courtesy/NJROTC

By C/ENS Miranda Lopez
Public Affairs Officer
LAHS NJROTC 

Seven Los Alamos High School NJROTC students attended leadership training over the summer. Cadets Caleb Moss, Alana Hinojosa, Samson O’Sullivan, Sofia West and Arthur Yarotski took part in Basic Leadership Training June 20 to June 23. Cadets Emma Drake and Andrew Johnson attended Leadership Academy July 11 to July 15. Both camps were held at McGregor Missile Range, outside of Fort Bliss, Texas.

Basic Leadership Training is a four-day program for incoming Read More

LAPS School Board Meets Thursday July 28

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LAPS News:

A Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) board meeting will be held 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 28.

This meeting will be held in person at Administration Offices, School Board Room 2101 Trinity Dr., Suite V and virtually on Zoom. 

This meeting is open to the public. 

Find the agenda to this meeting here: July 28, 2022 LAPS Board Agenda.

Find the link to this meeting here.

Meeting ID: 505 663 2222 Read More