Leadership New Mexico Accepting Nominations For 2019 Distinguished Leadership And Alumnus Awards
LNM News:
Leadership New Mexico is now accepting nominations for its 2019 Distinguished Leadership and Distinguished Alumnus Awards.
The Distinguished Leadership Award and the Distinguished Alumnus Award recognize individuals who have used their leadership skills to improve the quality of life in New Mexico. Award recipients will be honored at the 2019 Annual Dinner Friday, May 10, 2019 at Sandia Resort & Casino.
Established in 2003, the two awards seek to recognize individuals with demonstrated exceptional leadership that has resulted in a significant positive impact Read More
Early College Parent Meeting At UNM-LA Thursday
LAHS News:
Los Alamos Early College and Career Academy (LAECCA) is looking for Los Alamos High School students who have potential to do college coursework or technical certifications before high school graduation.
The goal of the LAECCA is to create a seamless experience for students between high school and their post-secondary goals by providing a focused pathway for a future career.
LAECCA supports students in early access to post-secondary training allowing them to graduate from high school with not only a diploma but also college credentials and credits. LAECCA emphasizes three major Read More
Holiday Game Jam For Kids At Los Alamos Makers
James Wernicke guides young coders at Los Alamos Makers, at 3540 Orange St., Suite LV1. Courtesy photoUNM-LA Advisory Board Meets 5:30 p.m. Monday
UNM-LA News:
The UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26 in the Lecture Hall in Building 2 on the campus of UNM-LA at 4000 University Dr., in Los Alamos.
Agenda items include:
- Continuation of the reviews of the UNM-LA By-Laws and the Operating Agreement with UNM;
- Reports on the UNM-LA recruiting process and on the academic program review process; and
- Administrative reports on ongoing UNM-LA activities.
The meeting is open to the public. Read More
Community Invited To School Safety Improvements Meeting At Chamisa Elementary Dec. 12
Chamisa Elementary School at 301 Meadow Lane in White Rock. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The community is invited to a Q&A session regarding school safety improvements at Chamisa Elementary School 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12 at Chamisa in White Rock.
Los Alamos Public Schools is focused on providing a safe environment for its students while at school, and one way of doing that is by upgrading school facilities.
LAPS was awarded more than $64,000 from the state Public School Capital Outlay Council for safety and security upgrades at Chamisa. This money will be used to implement a recommendation Read More
Dementia Caregiving Course Offered At Old Town Mission Community Center In Las Vegas Dec. 1
ALZHEIMER’S News:Three-day Conference: Journalism Under Fire…
SFCIR News:
The Santa Fe Council on International Relations presents a three-day conference entitled JOURNALISM UNDER FIRE exploring journalism’s essential role in a democracy.
Featured world-class speakers, investigative journalists, photojournalists and political cartoonists from around the world will address fake news, persecution and freedom of the press.
The special Grand Opening Event begins at 6 p.m. Dec 4 and the three-day conference begins at 8:45 a.m. Dec. 5 through 3:45 p.m. Dec.7. All events are at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center, 201 W. Marcy St.
Journalism Read More
Learn About Asteroids And Watch ‘National Parks Adventure’ In Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium
Join astronomer Rick Wallace at 7 p.m., Friday at the nature center planetarium to learn about the past and future of asteroid impacts. Courtesy/PEEC
Watch the full-dome film ‘National Parks Adventure’ at 2 p.m. Saturday at the nature center. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Join astronomer Rick Wallace in the Los Alamos Nature Center’s planetarium this Friday, Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. to learn all about the past and future of asteroid impacts and threats.
Audience members will watch the full-dome film “Incoming!” at this event and enjoy an audio-visual presentation from Wallace on the nature of asteroids, Read More
Researchers Discover How ‘Cryptic’ Connections In Disease Transmission Influence Epidemics
Researchers Kate Langwig, Joseph Hoyt and Jennifer Redell tag bats with fluorescent dust and observed their movements to track hidden connections that can spread disease within and between bat species. Courtesy/Virginia TechSFCC Clay Club 10th Annual Ceramics Sale Nov. 28-29
Bowl by Claudia Mardel. Courtesy/SFCC
Cup by Cheryl HoaglandLAPS: A Message Of Gratitude For Our Employees, Students, Parents And Community
LAPS Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus reading a Thanksgiving story to students. Courtesy/LAPS
By Los Alamos School Board
During this time of Thanksgiving, please join with us in showing gratitude to the dedicated employees of the Los Alamos Public Schools. We believe that helping children thrive is one of the most important things any of us can do. That is why we are so grateful to everyone Read More
FSN Gingerbread House Building Workshop Dec. 12
Finance New Mexico: Innovation Vouchers Help NM Technology Businesses Thrive
Teeniors is a company that puts tech-savvy teens and young adults in place to help senior citizens learn technology through one-on-one coaching. Courtesy/Finance New Mexico Early-stage science and technology companies in New Mexico occasionally need a little boost, and the state’s Innovation Vouchers program, first launched in 2017, is there to lend a hand.
Managed by the New Mexico Economic Development Department’s (EDD) Office of Science and Technology, the program offers competitive grants of small amounts — $2,000 per individual per Read More
NMHU Psychology Professor Works With Farmington Police Department On Research
Sarah TracySFCC And Higher Education Center Closed Nov. 22-25
SFCC News:
SANTA FE ― Santa Fe Community College and the Santa Fe Higher Education Center will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 22‐25.
All campus facilities will be closed. No classes or activities will be held, and no other student services will be available. SFCC’s child development center Kids Campus and the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center also will be closed.
The SFCC main campus at 6401 Richards Ave., and the Santa Fe Higher Education Center at 1950 Siringo Road reopen Monday, Nov. 26.
Throughout the year, SFCC offers a number of ways to stay
NNMC Student Arts Showcase Dec. 5-6
Mountain Elementary School PTA Says THANK YOU!
Mountain PTA members Mhairi McKay-Smith, Kristy Ortega, Ramey Sallaz and Chris Jordan. Courtesy photo
MOUNTAIN PTA News:
During this time of giving thanks, the Mountain Elementary School PTA would like to thank the teachers, staff, families, community businesses and sponsors who supported our fall fundraising drive and school events.
Because of you, we’ve been able to host our Family Breakfast, a Halloween Carnival for the community, and FUNd Run and Silent Auction for our teachers, students, and families.
So many thanks to be given – to all our Mountain families and friends, volunteers, Read More
Los Alamos Schools Credit Union Wins National Award
CUANM News:LAPS Foundation Appreciation Week Nov. 26-30
Scene from Summer Reading Challenge at Chamisa Elementary School. Courtesy photoSFCC Native American Heritage Month Event Nov. 19
SFCC News: