LAHS Hilltalkers Strike Gold At National Tournament
Budil: UC And Triad Have Unmatched Combination
UC Vice President for National Laboratories Kim Budil
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA News:
For three-quarters of a century, Los Alamos National Laboratory has been a singular force in advancing scientific knowledge across new frontiers — from its origins in World War II to its role in the Human Genome Project and the exploration of Mars.
Since Los Alamos’ earliest years, the University of California has played a key role in managing the laboratory. Now, as a member of a new consortium, Triad National Security LLC, which the U.S. Department of Energy has selected to manage and operate the laboratory, Read More
Celebrate ScienceFest At Nature Center July 11-15
PEEC News:
The community is invited to celebrate ScienceFest all week long at the Los Alamos Nature Center. The nature center is hosting different science-themed events every day, Wednesday through Sunday Read More
AFS-USA Seeks Los Alamos Host Families
White Rock Rock Welcomes LAHS Class Of 1978
The White Rock rock is painted green and gold Saturday to welcome members of the Los Alamos High School Class of 1978. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Hear From Local Astronomers At Nature On Tap July 9
Public Astronomy Dark Night July 14
Los Alamos High School 10 Year Reunion July 27-29
Santa Fe Institute Premieres ‘Majesty Of Music & Math’
Explore Asteroids & Comets At NMMNHS Planetarium
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Visits Los Alamos Daily Post
Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post world headquarters this afternoon and spoke with staff about tech transfer, Los Alamos National Laboratory and other topics.
“Every year, the DOE gets Read More
NNSA Awards $10 Million To Texas A&M University
Teacher Elizabeth Laskey Retires On High Note
Mountain Elementary School Special Education Teacher Elizabeth Laskey received Teacher of the Year just before her retirement this year. Courtesy photo
Elizabeth Laskey, left, receiving her Teacher of the Year award from Mountain Elementary School Principal Jennifer Guy. Courtesy photo
Elizabeth Laskey of Los Alamos ended her career being named Teacher of the Year in 2018.
She was a special education teacher at Mountain Elementary School. Laskey started her career as a teacher at Aspen Elementary School. She taught in the Read More
LAPS Welcomes New Mountain Principal
Jennifer Kieltyka
LAPS News:
Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus has announced that Jennifer Kieltyka is the new principal of Mountain Elementary School.
Kieltyka grew up in Los Alamos, attending and graduating from Los Alamos High School. She has a Bachelor of Science degree from Eastern New Mexico University in Elementary Education and Special Education with an Early Childhood Endorsement. She taught at Salazar Elementary in Santa Fe for two years and at Chamisa Elementary for 24 years.
Kieltyka obtained her Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from New Mexico Highlands University Read More
Explore July Night Skies At Planetarium
Paul Arendt discusses what will be visible in the night sky during July at 7 p.m. Friday at the nature center. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The community is invited to visit the planetarium in the Los Alamos Nature Center for an interactive tour of the heavens.
Paul Arendt is presenting a talk at 7 p.m. Friday, July 6 that focuses on Mars and the other planets that will be visible this month.
July’s tour of the sky will focus on Mars, as it will be nearer to Earth than at any time in the past 15 years. Additionally, Arendt will show the audience when and where they will be able to see Mercury, Venus, Read More
UNM-LA Community Education: Explore Art Of Critique
Learn About Local Research On American Pikas Tonight
Join Erik Beever at 7 p.m. today at the Los Alamos Nature Center to learn about his research on pikas and other wildlife. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The community is invited to hear USGS Research Ecologist Erik Beever speak about the local mountain ecosystems and wildlife, especially the American pika.
Beever’s presentation is 7 p.m. today and free at the Los Alamos Nature Center at 2600 Canyon Road.
Beever has been researching pikas since 1994 and is returning to north-central New Mexico for a third consecutive summer to survey pikas, other wildlife species, and their high-elevation habitats. Read More
LAHS Graduate Attends Millennial Nuclear Caucus
Professional Basketball Player Alex Kirk Donates To UNM-Los Alamos Summer Program For Youth
Imari Varela accepts a donation check from Alex Kirk on behalf of the youth who will benefit from the donation. Photo by Nancy Coombs/ UNM-LA
UNM-LA Community Education Program Coordinator Mike Katko talks with Alex Kirk about how the donation will support the Summer Program for Youth. Photo by Nancy Coombs/UNM-LA
Judge Alan Kirk, UNM-LA CEO Dr. Cindy Rooney, and Imara Varela stand with Alex Kirk as he presents a donation to support the college’s Summer Program for Youth. Photo by Nancy Coombs/UNM-LA
UNM-LA News:
Pro basketball player Alex Kirk visited the UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) campus June Read More
UNM-LA Advisor Grace Willerton Wins Award
Grace Willerton, center, shows her award to her UNM-LA colleagues, Elizabeth Rademacher and Kathryn Vigil. Photo by Sharon Hurley/UNM-LA
UNM-LA News:
UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) Student Success Associate Grace Willerton was recently honored with an Excellence in Advising Award by the Provost Committee for Advising at The University of New Mexico.
These awards are presented to advisors who proactively demonstrate passion towards the advising profession and commitment to students’ success by encouraging them to overcome challenges, hurdles, transitions, and maximize opportunities Read More