LANL Director To Speak At UNM-LA Fundraiser
LANL Director Dr. Terry Wallace
UNM-LA News:
The UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board and the UNM-Los Alamos Fundraising Committee will host “An Evening with Dr. Terry Wallace” Aug. 15 at Fuller Lodge.
Wallace is the 11th director of Los Alamos National Laboratory and president of Los Alamos National Security, LLC.
The evening begins with a reception at 6:15 p.m., with h’oeuvres catered by Secret City Kitchen and beverages served by the Pajarito Brewpub. At 7 p.m., Wallace will give a presentation titled, “The Cosmic Mystery of Minerals” about the extraordinary journey a simple crystal of gold takes Read More
UNM-Los Alamos Notice Of Possible Quorum
UNM-LA News:
UNM-Los Alamos has scheduled “An Evening With Dr. Terry Wallace” fundraiser 6:15-9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15 at Fuller Lodge, 3200 Central Ave. in Los Alamos.
A quorum of UNM-LA Advisory Board members may be present, however no action will be taken.
Los Alamos National Laboratory Scholarship Winners
LAHS Class Of 1968 Holds 50th Reunion Sept. 28-29
COMMUNITY News:
Los Alamos High School Class of 1968 will hold its 50th reunion starting Friday, Sept. 28 and running through Saturday, Sept. 29.
The schedule for Sept. 28 includes:
- 1-3 p.m. Registration at Fuller Lodge
- 3-4 p.m. Homecoming Parade starting at Canyon School
- 4-7 p.m. Dinner at Fuller Lodge. The dinner will be catered by Pig+Fig
- 7 p.m. Homecoming Football Game at Sullivan Field
The schedule for Sept. 29 includes:
- 10 a.m. to noon Tour of Los Alamos High School
- 5-9 p.m. Dinner at Cottonwood on the Greens
For more information, visit lahsalumni.org Read More
S’mores, Songs, Games And More During Family Night At Los Alamos Nature Center Tuesday Night
Family Night begins at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Nature Center and includes s’mores around the campfire along with songs, games, crafts and more. Courtesy image
PEEC News:
The community is invited to enjoy s’mores around the campfire, sing songs, play games and make crafts at 6 p.m. Tuesday during Family Night at the Los Alamos Nature Center.
Mesa Public Library’s Melissa Mackey will lead this evening of outdoor family fun. Family Nights are free thanks to generous sponsorship from Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos.
The second Tuesday of every month is Family Night at the nature center. Stop by to enjoy nature-themed Read More
Game & Fish Offers Special Hunter Education Camp At Philmont Scout Ranch Near Cimarron
Rep. Lujan Grisham Applauds $5.2 Million Grant Awards For New Mexico Head Start And Early Head
Seeking Retirees For NOT-Back-To-School Breakfast
If you have passed Sullivan Field lately, you may have heard or seen the Topper Band working on formations, or noticed that football practice has started. A school supply list is on home fridges all around town. This part of the summer must be getting us ready for Back-to-School. There have been errands to run, and perhaps a last family trip has you out of town for at least a weekend.
But wait a minute! Who are those folks sitting around tables and enjoying a delicious breakfast and great
PEEC: Discover What’s Visible In August Night Skies
Heinrich, Udall Announce $249K Grant For Native American Language Program
AG Balderas On UNM Violating Open Meetings Act
New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas
From the Office of the Attorney General:
ALBUQUERQUE – Today, Attorney General Hector Balderas issued this statement regarding the University of New Mexico’s violation of the Open Meetings Act:
“The University of New Mexico must be transparent when deciding to cut vital student scholarships and must follow the law by redoing this process in a legal and fair manner to ensure accountability to our community and students.”
Copy of AG Letter to UNM:
August 8, 2018
Cobb Family Contribute $55,000 To Build An Education Scholarship Endowment
LAPS Is Ready For 2018-2019 School Year
LAPS Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus unveils his vision to drive the upcoming school at the All Hands Breakfast Tuesday morning before hundreds of LAPS staff in Smith Auditorium. Courtesy/LAPS
Scene from the LAPS All Hands Breakfast meeting Tuesday.at LAHS. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
As of Tuesday, Aug. 7, Los Alamos Public Schools is officially open for business!
The beginning of a new school year is full of anticipation and excitement; this year is no exception. Teachers and staff are back in their classrooms getting ready to greet a new wave of students. Student enrollment for this school Read More
LACF: Nonprofit Training Aug. 16
LACF News:
The Los Alamos Community Foundation announces it’s next nonprofit training event: “Breaking Away from Conventional Charity: Social Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Impact” by CEO Jeff Snell of the International Folk Art Alliance.
The International Folk Art Alliance is the Santa Fe non-profit that produces the annual International Folk Art Market. The Market has worked with more than 900 artisans from around the world, generating $31 million in artist earnings to sustain local economies through social enterprise models.
Throughout his career, Snell has worked to Read More
Rotary Club Features Trade Banner Exchange
Rotary Club of Los Alamos President Vince Chiravelle accepts a trade banner from Rotary Youth Exchange student Christopher Koh. Koh, who is entering his senior year of high school, recently told Rotary members about his 2017-2018 school year in Santiago, Chile. His studies were sponsored by the Rotary Club of Los Alamos and Rotary District 5520. During his year abroad, Koh enjoyed extensive travels in Chile, as well as in Patagonia. Photo by Oliver Morris Read More
Scenes From Back To School Breakfast Today
Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus welcomes teachers and staff back to school this morning following the annual breakfast at Los Alamos High School. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from this morning’s back to school breakfast at Los Alamos High School for all LAPS teachers and staff. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from this morning’s back to school breakfast at Los Alamos High School for all LAPS teachers and staff. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Exploring VCNP Dendroglyphs As Historic Records
VCNP Interdisciplinary Scientist/Communicator Ana Steffen will give a talk at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7 the Nature Center about how aspen carvings left at the Preserve can inform current knowledge of the early peoples who occupied the landscape. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The Valles Caldera National Preserve is the home of thousands of aspen carvings left by early twentieth century peoples. The Preserve recently completed a compilation of data for more than 2,500 carvings.
Aspen dendroglyphs. Courtesy/PEEC
VCNP Interdisciplinary Scientist/Communicator Ana Steffen is presenting a free Read More
Mark Dunn Leads Playwriting Workshop Sept. 15
LAHS Senior Torrie Padilla Shares Experiences At Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Camp
Los Alamos High School incoming senior Torrie Padilla, center, with Rotarians Alison Pannell, left, and LeAnne Parsons following the Rotary Club of Los Alamos meeting July 31 at Cottonwood On The Greens. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Torrie Padilla navigates a rope course during the RYLA Camp in the Manzano Mountains. Courtesy photo
STAFF Report
Los Alamos High School incoming senior Torrie Padilla gave an extensive presentation about the week-long Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) Camp during the Rotary Club of Los Alamos meeting July 31 at Cottonwood On The Greens. Read More
Los Alamos High School AP Results For 2018
LAPD News:
The results are in for the 341 students at Los Alamos High School who took a total of 613 AP® exams this past May. This year, 80 percent of students received scores of 3 or higher on their exams.
“We are extremely proud of our students on their AP accomplishments, and our AP teachers who support and guide them in these efforts,” said LAHS Principal Carter Payne, upon seeing the 2018 results.
The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program® (AP®) provides students with the opportunity to take rigorous college-level courses while still in high school, and to earn college credit, advanced Read More