Education

Museum’s Unique Fossil Collection & Paleoart Exhibit Open For Paleontologists Convention In Albuquerque

Left, Forelimb of an early Paleocene mammal, Pantolambda, from the San Juan Basin, New Mexico. Middle: Bisti Beast (Bistahieversor sealeyi) Skull. Right: Miocene Gomphotherium skull being prepared. Courtesy/NM Museum of Natural History & Science

MUSEUM News:

Fossils are the focus this Fall when the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science displays rarely seen specimens from its permanent collection in a new exhibition, Back to Bones: New Mexico’s Links to the Past. In September, the museum opens a Paleoart show entitled Picturing the Past, and Read More

Scenes From Mountain Elementary Open House

Los Alamos Public School Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus introduces new Principal Jennifer Kieltyka during the Aug. 27 open house in the gymnasium at Mountain Elementary School. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com

New Principal Jennifer Kieltyka introduces the staff at Mountain Elementary School during the Aug. 27 open house. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com

New Principal Jennifer Kieltyka discusses school safety at Mountain Elementary School during the Aug. 27 open house. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com

A large crowd gathers for the Aug. 27 open Read More

Steinhaus: Salute To You On A Special Day

Courtesy/LAPS

From Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus

To Everyone at LAPS,

This is a message of praise on this Labor Day. I praise you for your hard work, dedication, and support for each other.

It is remarkable what can happen when people support each other and get together around a common cause. And what could be a more important cause than the LAPS goal of helping every child thrive?

Thriving is an upward trajectory marked by developing: 

  • A growth mindset for learning;
  • Ability to tap into inner sources of motivation, or spark; and,
  • Skills necessary to succeed and grow.

Thriving goes beyond Read More

Rotary Treehouse … Wow!

The newly constructed Rotary Treehouse at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Photo by John McHale at ladailypost.com
 
 
By KATHERINE BRUELL
PEEC
 
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center would like to give a huge THANK YOU to the Rotary Club of Los Alamos for the amazing Rotary Treehouse at the Los Alamos Nature Center.
 
Rotary’s gift of the Rotary Treehouse will positively impact the lives of the kids of Los Alamos and beyond, many of whom have already had a fantastic time playing, imagining, and building in and around the Rotary Treehouse. Kids will stretch their imaginations,
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Biologist Cliff Han Presents Community Seminar In Los Alamos On How To Live An Allergy-Free Life Sept. 25

Dr. Cliff Han is appearing 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25 at ProjectY in Central Park Square to discuss a wide range of topics related to allergies. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

  • Founder of Knoze Jr. and AllerPops offers advice on natural remedies for allergies

In time for the upcoming fall allergy season, physician and biologist Dr. Cliff Han is appearing 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25 at ProjectY in Central Park Square to discuss a wide range of topics related to allergies.

Cliff S. Han, Ph. D., creator of the all-natural AllerPops allergy remedy has based his techniques on a single yet profound premise: Read More

Wildlife And Landscape Photography Workshop With Russ Burden Oct. 13

Photographer Russ Burden
 
PHOTOGRAPHY News:
 
Russ Burden has an incredible passion for photography and seeks to share his knowledge and enthusiasm with all his workshop participants. His drive to seek optimal light and composition motivates him to create the perfect image. His energy and commitment to photography are contagious.
 
Burden owns Russ Burden Nature Photography Tours, his base for wildlife workshops in the US and Tanzania. Hundreds of his Tips of the Week are archived on the Outdoor Photographer website.
 
Burden is a multiple-time winner of the prestigious
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Wallstrom On Historical Society Summer Internship

Miriam Wallstrom, holding a glove used by pitcher Bun Ryan, helps to set up the Los Alamos History Museum’s exhibit on Pierotti’s Clowns in the Municipal Building. Cary Skidmore explains the glove’s significance as Curator Don Cavness look on. Photo by David Tietmeyer/LANL

By MIRIAM WALLSTROM
Los Alamos Historical Society
Intern

This summer I’ve had the unique opportunity to intern at the Los Alamos Historical Society, where I’ve been given a taste of what happens behind the scenes of this non-profit organization. Working for a non-profit requires flexibility and the ability to wear many Read More

Letter To The Editor: Early Childhood Education – The Key To Raising New Mexico’s Ranking For Child Well-Being And Our Economy?

By Rebecca Shankland and Barbara Calef
League co-presidents

Why does New Mexico rank so low in child well-being? According to the 2017 Kids Count study run by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, New Mexico ranks last in child well-being. The study measures child poverty and child health, but the statistic that everyone is talking about now is child education.

New Mexico ranks 50th because of young children (ages three to four) not in school (57 percent), 4th graders not proficient in reading (75 percent), 8th graders not proficient in math (75 percent), and high schoolers not graduating on time (29 Read More

Los Alamos County Council Issues Proclamation For Year Of Asset Building And College Day/Military Day

From left, Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA) Secretary Deb Minyard, County Councilor Rick Reiss, C’YA Executive Director Bernadette Lauritzen, C’YA Science Educator Chad Lauritzen and County Councilor Morrie Pongratz show the proclamation that declares 2018-2019 as a ‘Year of Asset Building’. The proclamation also declares Friday, Sept. 7, 2018 as ‘College Day/Military Day’ in Los Alamos County. The proclamation was presented Tuesday night during the meeting in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

Night Sky Astronomy At Fort Union Tonight

Courtesy photo
 
NPS News:
 
New Mexico is renowned for its enchanting landscape and open skies. Throughout history, mankind has turned their eyes to the celestial bodies of the night sky in awe and wonder.
 
The stars found in the dark sky have helped humanity to traverse the land and sea, prepare for the coming changes in seasons, and to inspire the imagination.
 
Come and join the “Dark Side” at Fort Union National Monument as we explore the night sky with the telescope and naked eye, to discuss some of the mystery and science of the sky. The event is 8-10:30 p.m. today.
 
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Imagination Library Distributes Books To 500 Children

Scenes from past events. Courtesy photo
 
Courtesy photo
 
JJAB News:
 
In August 2018, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library was introduced to Los Alamos County children.
 
During the past year, the program has seen incredible growth with 4,040 free books mailed to 500 children in the County. The Los Alamos Juvenile Justice Advisory Board (JJAB) is proud to sponsor this program locally, and the generous support of multiple donors has allowed the program to thrive.
 
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a program that promotes the love of reading by giving free, age-appropriate
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College/Military Day In Los Alamos Sept. 7

 
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Champions of Youth Ambitions
 
It is that time of year once again for our annual Change for Change drive. Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA) requests your support during the month of September.
 
If you agree to allow our small container to be placed in your facility, we would drop it off and collect it again at the end of September.
 
If that isn’t acceptable, might you consider collecting lunch/snack items for needy families during the same time frame?
 
Our work in the community includes; recognizing residents with the Community Asset Awards,
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AFT New Mexico Backs NM Attorney General’s Commitment To Public Sector Labor Rights

AFT News:
 
SANTA FE — AFT New Mexico President Stephanie Ly issued the following statement applauding New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas’ reaffirmation of public sector workers’ collective bargaining rights in the wake of the Janus v. AFSCMEU.S. Supreme Court decision:
 
“Attorney General Hector Balderas’ commitment to stand firm in the aftermath of Janus is a shining example for elected officials confronting the barrage of legal and political attacks being waged by the right wing against American workers. The attorney general is absolutely correct in noting that,
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League Hears Concerns From Head Of NM Census

Robert Rhatigan

By REBECCA SHANKLAND
LWV

The League of Women Voters heard from Robert Rhatigan, head of the New Mexico Census, at its monthly Lunch with a Leader Aug. 21. Rhatigan outlined the many problems that face New Mexico for the census, which is crucial for supporting many federal programs that benefit our citizens.

In 2010, the census in New Mexico had an accurate count because high unemployment during the recession and a federal stimulus package meant that many census workers were hired to help collect forms from remote and undercounted areas. 

But the 2020 census lacks money to Read More

LAHS Eco Club Proposes Plastic Bag Fee

Los Alamos High School Eco Club Co-Presidents Paulina Burnside, left, and Risa Bridge discuss the club’s proposal to institute a 10-cent plastic bag fee. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
 
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

The statistics for plastic bags are startling, according to a presentation the Los Alamos High School Eco Club made to the Environmental Sustainability Board (ESB) during its Aug. 16 meeting.

Club members reported every 10 seconds, 240,000 plastic are being used around the world; furthermore, the average bag is only Read More

RBG Comes To Los Alamos 4 p.m. Today!

Courtesy image
 
By Nina Thayer
AAUW-Los Alamos

The wonderful new documentary “RBG” about the life of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg is showing this week at the Reel Deal Theater.

Jim O’Donnell, Director of Operations, has offered the American Association of University Women a free showing, open to the public, at which all ticket sales will be given to AAUW’s Legal Advocacy Fund.

This very special showing is 4 p.m. today – Aug. 30.

The Legal Advocacy Fund (LAF) is the arm of AAUW providing financial aid and legal advice to women seeking legal redress for sexual discrimination in higher Read More

Explore The Discoveries And Lives Of Brahe And Kepler With Chick Keller Friday

Tycho Brahe and Johannes Kepler. Courtesy photo
 
PEEC News:
 
Hear about the lives of Tycho Brahe and Johannes Kepler at the Los Alamos Nature Center’s planetarium. At 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 31, Chick Keller will give a talk about the incredible lives of these two men and their contributions to astronomy. The following day, the nature center will show the full-dome film “Mysteries of the Unseen World” in the planetarium at 2 p.m.
 
Kepler and Brahe turned our understanding of the solar system completely upside down. The fortunate combination of the two outstanding men, one the supreme
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