Education

Los Alamos School Board Protests Public Education Department Student Retention Proposal

The Los Alamos Public School Board from left, Stephen Boerigter, Board Vice-president Andrea Cunningham,Board President Jenny McCumber, Ellen Ben-Naim and Bill Hargraves. Courtesy/LAPS
 
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com

After failing to win legislative approval several times, the New Mexico Public Education Department is moving ahead with a proposal that would direct New Mexico public schools to hold back third-grade students who can’t read at grade level.

Some lawmakers have questioned the Martinez administration’s authority to carry out Read More

Senior Appreciation Night Needs Eight Volunteers

COMMUNITY News:

With a couple of weeks to go, Senior Appreciation Night is still in need of eight volunteers to lead fun activities during the evening of graduation Saturday, June 2.

Senior Appreciation Night came about as a result of an upsurge of underage drinking and driving during the late 1970s and early 1980s when parties in the mountains, where police had no jurisdiction, were prevalent and led to several car wrecks and deaths.

A group of community members and organizations, led by then acting Chief of Police Gary Bequette, hoped to create an alternative celebration and they hosted a Senior Read More

Santa Fe Council On International Relations Presents ‘The Free Press And Democracy’ Thursday

CIR News: 
 
The Santa Fe Council on International Relations presents, The Free Press and Democracy: 7 Edward R. Murrow Journalists, at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Lodge at Santa Fe, 750 N. St. Francis Dr.
 
The talk is open to the public and focuses on the perspective and experiences of journalists from seven different countries, including:
  • Rights and responsibilities of a free press in a democracy and the principles and laws governing the press in the United States and around the globe;
  • Evolution, current status, and trends in journalistic investigations and research in the
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Chien-Chung Chen Named Professor Of The Year

Chien-Chung Chen
 
NMHU News:
 
LAS VEGAS, NM New Mexico Highlands University named marketing professor Chien-Chung Chen Professor of the Year for 2017 – 2018.
 
Each spring an independent selection committee composed of students, faculty and staff reviews the nominations for Professor of the Year and selects a winner.
 
Joshlyn Simasingh is a Highlands MBA candidate who will complete her degree in July 2018 and is awaiting final acceptance to two law schools. She nominated Chen for Professor of the Year.
 
“Dr. Chen is very genuine, highly dedicated, and truly
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PAC 8 Weekly Television Schedule For May 18-24

PAC 8 weekly Television schedule for May 18-24:
 
Friday, May 18, 2018
  • 06:00 AM Democracy Now! – Live
  • 10:00 AM The Tom Hartman Program
  • 11:00 AM County Council Replay 5-01-18
  • 01:00 PM Democracy Now!
  • 04:00 PM Uprising
  • 05:00 PM Democracy Now!
  • 06:00 PM Chamber Business
  • 07:00 PM Los Alamos History – A Tale of Two Homesteaders
  • 08:00 PM Book Signing – The Kremlinologist
  • 09:00 PM Living Treasures Ceremony
  • 12:00 AM Free Speech TV
 
Saturday, May 19, 2018
  • Free Speech TV
 
Sunday, May 20, 2018
  • 06:00 AM FSTV
  • 05:00 PM The Prophetic Word
  • 05:30 PM Key to the Kingdom
  • 06:00 PM Drawing Men to Christ
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PEEC: Three Days Exploring Geology Of Sierra Blanca

View of Sierra Blanca Peak from Lookout Mountain, one of the stops on an upcoming geology tour from PEEC and Fraser and Cathy Goff. These features form part of the roof of Three Rivers Stock. The tour will take place from Friday, June 29 to Sunday, July 1 and explore the geology and volcanology of the Sierra Blanca in south-central New Mexico. Courtesy photo
 
PEEC News:
 
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center and local geology experts Fraser and Cathy Goff are offering an exciting three-day field trip to examine the geology and volcanology of the Sierra Blanca in south-central
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Rotary Donates To Four Nonprofits, Honors Student

The Rotary Club of Los Alamos recently donated funding to local nonprofit organizations by presenting each with a check for $500. From left, Rotary Club Community Service Chair Natalia Tretiak, Diana Martinez for the Espanola YMCA Teen Center; Andy Trottier and Ryn Hermann of the Bradbury Science Museum Association; Laurie Hochhalter of the Rio Arriba Adult Literacy Program; Eddie Crain and James Barber of Healing America’s Heroes and Club President Laura Loy. Multiple funding-request applications were screened by the Club’s Community Funding Committee; the top six were Read More

Udall, Heinrich Announce Nearly $1 Million In Funding For New Mexico Arts Programs From NEA

U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich announced a total of $959,500 in grants Friday from the National Endowment of the Arts (NEA) for arts programs throughout New Mexico. The grants will fund 11 music, theater, and visual arts projects across the state.
 
“New Mexico is home to over 4,300 arts-related businesses that employ over 15,600 people, and with more artists per capita than any other state, New Mexico stands as one of the most vibrant artistic communities in the nation. Our artists play a vital role in shaping our culture, attracting
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Governor Announces Record High Investment In Pre-K

Gov. Susana Martinez
 
STATE News:
 
BERNALILLO Thursday, Gov. Susana Martinez announced a record high investment of $33.6 million in Pre-K programs across New Mexico – that’s five times the amount it was funded when she took office, she said.
 
Martinez also announced that 11 school districts will have Pre-K programs for the first time ever, including Los Alamos Public Schools.
 
“It’s so important that our youngest students have access to early education – that’s why I made it a top priority and continue to invest in programs that work,” Martinez said. “As a state,
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Registration Open For Two All-New Summer Camps

PEEC is offering two brand new summer camps this August. Courtesy photo
 
PEEC News:
 
The Los Alamos Nature Center is offering two brand new summer camps for kids just before they go back to school.
 
Registration is now open for PEEC Pathfinders and PEEC Trailblazers, which will run from Aug. 6-10 and 13-15. Campers can attend the camps for a full week, the half week, or both.
 
“Parents have been asking PEEC to expand our summer programs for years now. We’re excited to finally be able to offer nature play-based camps during a time when there’s not much else available in town,”
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LAPS Teams Compete In National Science Bowl

Sponsors Kathy and Steve Boerigter and the LAHS team. Courtesy photo
 
Sponsor Lindsey Fullop and the LAMS team. Courtesy photo
 
LAPS News:
 
Two teams of sharp students from Los Alamos Public Schools represented New Mexico at the National Science Bowl held in Washington, D.C., April 26-30.
 
After winning their respective regional competitions, both teams were awarded an all-expense-paid trip to the national competition to go head-to-head with some of the best teams from around the US.
 
Science Bowl is a nationwide academic competition sponsored by the U.S Department
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Udall, Heinrich Announce Funding To Rebuild Laguna Pueblo BIE Elementary School

U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs and lead Democrat on the Appropriations Subcommittee that funds the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), and Sen. Martin Heinrich have announced funding has been granted to Laguna Pueblo to rebuild their elementary school.
 
After many years of fighting for funding to rebuild the school, the tribe was finally awarded the design-build contract and funding to soon begin breaking ground on a new school.
 
“This funding is great news for the entire Laguna Pueblo community
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UNM-LA Convocation Speaker Michelle Hall Encourages Graduates To Work Hard And Dream Big

UNM-LA graduates head for the stage  to get their diplomas, while others wait their turn. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Convocation Speaker Dr. Michelle Hall at the podium. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com

UNM-Los Alamos held its 37th Graduation and Convocation Thursday at Crossroads Bible Church. The evening got off to a rocky start when one of the graduates, Annalyn Martinez, was injured while crossing the street to attend the ceremony. Things got underway half-an-hour later. Read More

Governor Launches 2018 New Mexico True Summer Reading Challenge

Gov. Susana Martinez
 
STATE News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE Wednesday, Gov. Susana Martinez announced the launch of the 2018 New Mexico True Summer Reading Challenge – which is now in its sixth year.
 
Martinez made the announcement at the South Broadway Library, and was joined by students, educators, community partners, and sponsors dedicated to encouraging elementary age children to read throughout the summer break.
 
“Our students should be expanding their thinking and imagination not just in the classroom but year-round,” Martinez said. “The New Mexico True Summer Reading
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Attorney General Balderas And UNM President Stokes Share Commitment For Positive Change

Attorney General Hector Balderas
AG News:
ALBUQUERQUE Attorney General Hector Balderas and UNM President Garnett Stokes, after meeting earlier this week, have declared a shared commitment to actively looking for ways to positively change the way the two organizations work together in service to the University community and the citizens of New Mexico.
“I am optimistic that UNM, under President Stokes leadership, will be held accountable for improving cooperation and creating greater efficiencies in the interest of serving justice and being open and transparent,” Balderas said. “We
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Governor Martinez Announces 505 Southwestern New Mexico True Scholar

Gov. Susana Martinez presents the 505 Southwestern New Mexico True Scholarship to Bloomfield High School senior Sunshine Tso. Courtesy photo
 
STATE News:
 
MESCALERO Tuesday, Gov. Susana Martinez announced the inaugural scholarship recipient of the 505 Southwestern New Mexico True Scholars program. The scholarship aims to recognize passion for the future of agriculture in New Mexico, and is being awarded to Bloomfield High School senior Sunshine Tso.
 
“I’m thrilled that 505 Southwestern came to us with this opportunity to partner, and that today we’re able to award
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UNM-Los Alamos Invites Community To Meet UNM President Garnett Stokes May 16

UNM’s 23rd President Garnett S. Stokes is visiting Los Alamos and the public is invited to a reception 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 16 at the UNM-LA Student Center, Building 2. Courtesy/UNM-LA

UNM-LA News: 

UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) invites the community to a reception for the University of New Mexico’s 23rd President Garnett S. Stokes, 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 16.

Stokes began her role March 1 as the university president, with her official installation taking place May 12 during the graduation ceremony.

According to Stokes, listening to others is central to her leadership style. Read More

Northern New Mexico Students Celebrated During Scholarship Award Ceremony

The 2018 Los Alamos Employees’ Scholarship Fund award winners. Photo by Andrea Multari/LANL Foundation

 

LANL FOUNDATION News:

 

ESPAÑOLA—On May 6, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), LANL Foundation, families, donors and invited guests celebrated the 107 Northern New Mexico (NNM) students who received 113 awards from the Los Alamos Employees’ Scholarship Fund. The scholarship reception and brunch, held that Eldorado Hotel, marked the 20th year of scholarships though the program. More than 300 guests were in attendance.

 

Recipients from 37 local Read More

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