Robotics Night At Bradbury Science Museum Features Sumo Bots 5-8 p.m. Today!
BSMA News:
Local robotics groups will demonstrate their robots to the public 5-8 p.m. today, Aug. 24 during Robotics Night at the Bradbury Science Museum, 1350 Central Ave.
This free event is brought to you by the Bradbury Science Museum Association (BSMA) and generously supported by New Mexico Bank & Trust. Visitors will have an opportunity to see the robots used by organizations such as Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos County Police Department and the University of New Mexico at Los Alamos. There also will be an opportunity to visit with school teams from elementary to high school Read More
Udall, Heinrich, Luján Announce $667K To Navajo Technical University To Expand Broadband Access For Native Students
Emily Holmes Serves As United States Senate Page
Los Alamos High School student Emily Holmes spent a month this summer serving as a page in the United States Senate
Chandler: An Educational Watershed
By Christine Chandler
Democratic Candidate
House Dist. 43
First District Court Judge Sarah Singleton has launched a major transformation of New Mexico’s system of public education. The next step is going to be up to the incoming legislature and governor, who have been given a mandate and an opportunity: to break the barriers of ideology and wishful thinking that have kept New Mexico’s public schools in last-place for too long.
The Plaintiffs in Martinez & Yazzie v. the State of New Mexico claimed the State’s educational system does not satisfy the provision in the New Mexico Constitution Read More
FBI Reminds Students, Parents: #ThinkBeforeYouPost
Courtesy/FBI
FBI News:
As students across New Mexico go back to school, the FBI Albuquerque Division would like to remind them and their parents of the consequences of posting hoax threats to schools and other public places.
Hoax threats are not a joke, and the FBI and our partners follow up on every tip we receive from the public.
Issuing a threat is a federal crime that carries a penalty of up to five years in federal prison.
Hoax threats also drain law enforcement resources and cost taxpayers money.
When an investigation concludes there was a false or hoax threat made to a school, or another Read More
UNM-LA: Astrophysics Discussion For Everyone
LANL Director Terry Wallace Rocks Crowd With Cosmic Mystery Of Minerals Presentation At Fuller Lodge
LANL Director Terry Wallace listens as UNM-LA Advisory Board President Steve Boerigter delivers an introduction of Wallace laced with hilarity ahead of Wallace’s presentation on ‘The Cosmic Mystery of Minerals’ during the UNM-LA fundraiser Aug. 15 at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
LANL Director Terry Wallace cracks up as he is being introduced with some geeky humor by Lab physicist Steve Boerigter during the UNL-LA fundraiser Aug. 15 at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
UNM-LA News:
UNM-Los Alamos hosted “An Evening With Read More
Endowment Created For Duane Smith Auditorium
From left, President of the Los Alamos Community Foundation, DSA Technical Director Ryan Daly, Kelly Myers, Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus, Joan Smith Brown, and Executive Director of the Los Alamos Community Foundation Rachel Kizielewicz. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The Alamos Public Schools and the Los Alamos Community Foundation are excited to announce the official creation of the Endowment for Duane Smith Auditorium. The Endowment was established to preserve the auditorium in perpetuity and provide financial support for related education programs.
Endowment proceeds Read More
Udall, Heinrich, Luján Announce NASA Grant For Navajo Tech Robotics Academy
UNM-LA Welcomes New Ceramics Instructor
UNM-LA News:
UNM-Los Alamos is offering two Introduction to Ceramics classes this fall, taught by professional ceramics artist Sharon Brush. ARTS 168: Introduction to Ceramics will meet Tuesdays, with one section meeting 9:30-11:59 a.m., and another section meeting 2-4:30 p.m. Students in the ceramics classes may also work in the Read More
Still Time To Register For Classes At UNM-LA
UNM-LA News:
The fall semester at UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) starts today, but don’t worry! While some classes are filled, seats are available in many courses.
UNM-LA, a branch campus for The University of New Mexico, has an open admissions policy. With an enrollment of more than 1,100 students, UNM-LA student profiles range from high school students and traditional degree-seeking young adults to working adults, veterans and life-long learners.
For students seeking a degree or training for a career, UNM-LA offers 20 Associate Degrees and 10 Certificates. Certificates in Emergency Read More
Dine Like A Black Bear At Nature Center Friday
Bear Buffet menu inspired by a black bear’s diet features salmon catered by Pig + Fig, stuffed mushrooms, salads, a variety of desserts and much more, 6 p.m. Friday at the nature center. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Enjoy a meal fit for a black bear Friday at the Los Alamos Nature Center.
The Land of Enchantment Wildlife Foundation and Pajarito Environmental Education Center are hosting the second annual bear buffet as a part of Bear Week. The dinner is 6-8 p.m. and tickets are $40 for PEEC members and $50 for non-members. Only a few tickets remain, so reserve a seat soon at peecnature.org Read More
Educators’ Pension Fund Investments Post Fiscal Year Gains Of More Than $1 Billion
NMHU President Discusses College Upswing
Neblett & McMahon Of Kokrobitey Institute Aug. 22
Salon El Zaguán With Rick Hendricks Sept. 12
LAPD School Resource Officers Prepare For New Year
Los Alamos High School staff participate in Safety Academy Monday afternoon in the Black Box Theater at LAHS. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Police Sgt. Chris Ross introduces new LAHS School Resource Officer Cpl. Jay Eakins to school staff Monday afternoon. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
The Los Alamos Police Department’s Community Liaison Sgt. Chris Ross and his team of school resource officers (SRO) have been busy throughout the summer, but particularly this past week as
Public Education Department: School Grades For 2018
LAPS News:
The Public Education Department (PED) has released the 2018 grades for schools across New Mexico.
The grading system is primarily based upon PED-defined growth in math and reading standardized test scores.
“Overall, we’re pleased with how our schools are doing. This is a reflection of our quality teaching and strong parental support for student success,” said Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus. “LAPS also is pleased to see that Los Alamos Middle School increased its score by two letter grades: from a D in 2017 to a B in 2018.”
Grades are primarily based on growth, Read More
Santa Fe Community College Hosts Public Listening Sessions For Presidential Search Sept. 6-7
- Thursday, Sept. 6: noon to 1 p.m., 2-3 p.m. and 7-8 p.m.; and,
- Friday, Sept. 7: 11 a.m. to noon and 1-2 p.m.
House Democrats Urge UNM To Come To The Table Before Making Final Sports Cuts Decision