Project ECHO Changing The World Discussion Oct. 30
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
Registration Opens At Moving Arts Española
Rotary Treehouse … Wow!
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
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?
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
Imagination Library Distributes Books To 500 Children
College/Military Day In Los Alamos Sept. 7
AFT New Mexico Backs NM Attorney General’s Commitment To Public Sector Labor Rights
After School Good News Club Begins Sept. 10
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
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!
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