Education

Letter To The Editor: Melanie Colgan – A Lot To Like About This School Board Candidate

By KEVIN HONNELL
Los Alamos School Board (2011-2015)

Residents of North and Barranca Mesas (District 4) are fortunate to have two strong candidates for the upcoming school board election. 

But, based on my experience as a former school board member for this district as well as former school board president, I concur with our current member, Andrea Cunningham, that one candidate stands out above the other — Melanie Colgan (link).

I’ve known Melanie Colgan for more than a dozen years, and throughout that time I’ve been amazed by the extent to which she has poured her talent and energy into Read More

Community Invited To Hear Bill Geist Talk About Adventures In The Alps At Mountaineers Meeting

Hear about Bill Geist’s adventures in the Alps 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22. Courtesy/PEEC

 

PEEC News:

 

Hear about Bill Geist’s adventures in the Alps at the October Los Alamos Mountaineers meeting about 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22.

 

The Mountaineers’ meeting begins at 7 p.m. and covers information about upcoming outings. This event is free to attend and open to the public.

 

In August 2019, Geist and his teammate Jason Halladay participated in a 180-mile team run with a cumulative elevation gain of 80,000 feet. The race, called the Petit Trotte à Léon (PTL), traveled around Read More

Letter To The Editor: Melanie Colgan Will Be A Valuable Addition To Los Alamos School Board

By JoAnn Johnson
Los Alamos
 
I recently attended the School Board Candidate Forum hosted by the League of Women Voters. I was impressed with the answers and presence of Melanie Colgan who is running to represent District 4 Barranca and North Mesa communities).
 
She sounds fair and practical; a voice of reason and experience. I hear the same assessment from my friends who know her or have met her. They have nothing but praise for her abilities and character. 
 
I think she will be a valuable member of our school board. Please join me in voting for Melanie Colgan, Los Alamos School
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‘Basics Of Alzheimer’s Disease’ In Taos Nov. 20

Alzheimer’s News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE Families facing dementia or Alzheimer’s disease will have access to a free educational program in Taos, offered by the Alzheimer’s Association, New Mexico Chapter.
 
“The Basics of Alzheimer’s Disease” is an educational program designed as a general overview for those families who may be facing Alzheimer’s disease, or anyone else interested in learning more about the subject. 
 
This free, one-hour program explores the relationship between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, examines what happens in a brain affected by the disease,
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Letter To The Editor: Parent And Teacher Melanie Colgan Will Be A Great Addition To Our School Board

By MARGI HARRACH
Los Alamos

How nice it is to see that Melanie Colgan is running for School Board District 4 (Barranca and North Mesa communities). From my experience, I always appreciate any time I get to see or work with Melanie.

Our families moved to Los Alamos within a year of each other and her children were a few years behind mine at Barranca Mesa Elementary, so our time on Barranca PTO overlapped. I saw Melanie inspire a sense of balance, calm, enthusiasm and focus to each group she was part of.

She was an exceptional PTO vice president, president and coordinator of the Bobcat Bonanza fundraiser. Read More

Letter To The Editor: Julia Baker Is The Way To Go!

By AMELIA EPPERSON
Los Alamos

As I contemplate which candidate would be best suited to serve on the school board for District 3, I can’t help but feel jealous of my friends in District 4 who have, by far, the best candidate for school board. Julia Baker, I wish I could vote for you!

I have had the privilege of knowing Julia Baker for over ten years. In those years, I have seen her in myriad roles: as my child’s preschool teacher, as a dedicated mother to her five children, as a volunteer serving on PTO and PTA at different schools, and as a mentor to youth in the community. Even with all this, she still finds Read More

SFCC Opens HS Equivalency/GED Prep Classes

SFCC News:
 
SANTA FE The registration period for SFCC HSE/GED preparation classes is open for new students through Oct. 25.
 
Classes begin Nov. 4 in Spanish and English. Returning students may register until Nov. 1. For more information, call 505.428.1356 or go to https://www.sfcc.edu/new-student-registration-hse-ged/.
 
Classes are offered in the mornings, afternoons and evenings. Classes conducted in Spanish are offered in the evenings and on Saturdays. Classes prepare students for the state-approved HSE tests – the GED and HiSet.
 
New students are required
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LARSO Works With UNM-LA On Internship Program

 
LARSO News:
 
The Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization is working with the University of New Mexico Los Alamos campus, on the Community Internship Collaboration.
 
LARSO is engaging student intern, Fernando Trujillo, into the world of senior services. “Work, Learn, Earn,” is the UNM-LA program motto, and he has hit the ground running.
 
As student and mentor work together to create projects and set goals, it was decided that a more formal introduction might be best. Trujillo has a great background studying criminal justice and a wealth of experience. It was decided
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Taos Architectural Treasure: The Fechin House

The Fechin House. Courtesy/TCHS
 
TCHS News:
 
The Taos County Historical Society announces its free, public program The Fechin House: A Taos Architectural Treasure by Cindy Atkins at 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 2 in the Kit Carson Electric Cooperative Boardroom,118 Cruz Alta Road in Taos.
 
The Fechin House is one of Taos’ true historical treasures. Atkins will provide a look into the factors of Nicolai Fechin (1881-1955) life that culminated in the creation of this masterpiece and offer a virtual “tour” of the home and its architectural details.

Atkins’ career includes Read More

Education Secretary-Designate Ryan Stewart Announces SAT As New Mexico’s Official High School Assessment

NMPED Secretary-Designate Ryan Stewart
 
NMPED News:
 
SANTA FE New Mexico Public Education Secretary-Designate Ryan Stewart announced Friday that the SAT has been adopted as the official New Mexico high school assessment.
 
New Mexico stakeholders and the New Mexico Public Education Department’s assessment taskforce readily identified the need to provide an assessment that had meaning beyond high school; the SAT fulfills that need. In spring 2020, all New Mexico high school juniors will have the opportunity to participate in the SAT.
 
The SAT is closely aligned
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Letter To The Editor: Please Join Me In Voting Yes For Our Students, Educators And Community

By ROB WILKINSON
The Family YMCA CEO
 
Successful schools are critical to the success of the community.
 
I’m a firm believer that a great education will help prepare tomorrow’s leaders. Part of this equation is ensuring that our students and educators have the best facilities and modern technology to create the best educational environment possible.
 
My family are relatively new members to the community. When I was hired as The Family YMCA CEO, a big part of the decision for my family to relocate to Los Alamos, was the superior school ratings. Passing the school bond will
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NMDOT: National Teen Driver Safety Week Oct. 20-27

NMDOT News:
 
SANTA FE The New Mexico Department of Transportation is asking parents to talk to their teenagers about driver safety next week.​
 
National Teen Driver Safety Week, Oct. 20-27, is a great time to remind new drivers that crashes are the leading cause of teen deaths in the United States, and staying safe requires safe practices.
 
Some of the greatest dangers for teen drivers include alcohol, inconsistent or no seat belt use, distracted and drowsy driving, speeding and passengers.
Talking points for parents to share with their teens include:
 
Phone use: Research
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NM Association Of Museums Names ‘Penstemon Whisperer’ Larry Deaven Volunteer Of The Year

Larry Deaven, center, is honored as Volunteer of the Year by the New Mexico Association of Museums for his work in the penstemon gardens at the Los Alamos Nature Center. PEEC staff gathered Sept. 24 at the awards event with Deaven, from left, Marketing Manager Rachel Landman, Executive Director Katie Bruell, Deaven, Director of Interpretation Jonathan Creel and Adventure Programs Manager Beth Cortright. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC volunteer Larry Deaven, a.k.a. ‘The Penstemon Whisperer’, has been growing penstemons for more than 40 years and began gardening in 2015 at the Los Alamos Nature Center.
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Letter To The Editor: Vote For David Hampton, A New Voice And Vision For UNM-LA

By DONNA MACDONALD
Los Alamos
 

I ask the community to vote David Hampton for the UNM-LA Advisory Board, position 3. We need new and fresh voices at the table to move our community forward. 

I certainly appreciate his vision to push UNM-LA towards becoming a 4-year Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) university. We keep losing our brightest and best students to out-of-state colleges, and a local 4-year college par excellence could encourage them to stay.

There would be stubborn resistance from UNM Main Campus, of course, so this initiative would require strong community

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American Federation Of Teachers Congratulates University Of New Mexico Faculty On Vote To Unionize

AFT News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE — A decisive majority of faculty at the University of New Mexico voted for a union this week in a historic election victory overseen by the UNM Labor Management Relations Board, with votes counted this afternoon.
 
Two UNM bargaining units consisting of more than 1,600 full- and part-time faculty across five campuses—UNM’s main campus, in Albuquerque; UNM-Gallup; UNM-Los Alamos; UNM-Taos; and UNM-Valencia—voted by a 70 percent margin to join the American Federation of Teachers and the American Association of University Professors.
 
The victory
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LANL Waste Management Services Group Leader Speaks At Voices Of Los Alamos Meeting Monday Oct. 28

VOLA News:

 

Voices of Los Alamos is hosting its next meeting is 6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28 at the Unitarian Church, 1738 N. Sage Loop.

Guest Speaker Steven Singledecker will present a talk on Los Alamos National Laboratory waste shipments to offsite disposal facilities.

Singledecker is the Waste Management Services Group Leader at LANL and has more than 29 years of experience in the waste management industry. He also worked at Brookhaven and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He has been working the last 20 years within the DOE complex on a variety of waste management issues, particularly Read More

Los Alamos Public Safety Association Awards Scholarships To UNM-LA Students Giron And Talachy

The Los Alamos Public Safety Association presented $500 scholarship awards to Eric Giron and Heaven Talachy Thursday at the Los Alamos Fire Administration Building on Central Avenue. Chosen from a pool of seven applicants, Giron is studying Fire Science and Talachy is studying Public Safety at UNM-LA. Giron receives a challenge coin and $500 scholarship from Deputy Chief and LAPSA President Steve Dewald, one of his teachers in the Fire Science Program at UNM-LA. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com 

LAFD Deputy Chief and LAPSA President Steve Dawald presents a challenge coin and Read More

2019 Girls Discovery Workshop At UNM-LA Nov. 2

 
UNM-LA News:
 
Girls in grades 6-8 are invited to participate in a day of empowerment and inspiration 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 2, at UNM-LA.
 
This year’s free workshop will include interactive sessions on topics such as self-defense, healthy relationships, Roller Derby, non-traditional sports, expressing culture/diversity through art, being a good social media citizen, dance, and so much more. Breakfast, lunch and snacks will be provided, along with giveaways and the chance to win prizes.
 
Additional information and online registration are available
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UWNNM And LACF Invite Nonprofits To Learn How To Become Part Of Biggest Giving Day Of The Year

LACF News:
 
Last year more than 140 New Mexico nonprofits participated in #GivingTuesdayNM and leveraged the power of collaboration to raise more than $2 million for their organizations. This year the biggest giving day of the year is Dec. 3.
 
United Way of Northern New Mexico and the Los Alamos Community Foundation are sponsoring an information session for local nonprofits with GTNM Coordinator Morgan O’Donnell.
 
The event is 9-10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 in Wallace Hall (Room 505) in Building 5 at UNM-LA. Nonprofits are invited to attend and learn how to become part
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