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LANL Foundation Now Accepting Applications From Students For Spring 2020 Career Pathways Scholarship

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LANLF News:

ESPAÑOLA — Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Foundation is now accepting applications for its Spring 2020 Career Pathways Scholarship.

Career Pathways scholarships provide $1,500 awards for two-year degrees, certifications and trades. High school seniors and anyone who has earned a high school diploma or GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) may apply for these funds. Those enrolled in a GED/High School Equivalency program and are near completion are eligible to apply through this application, as well.

“Our LANL Scholars who earn a Career Pathways scholarship are highly Read More

PEEC March 2020 Events At Los Alamos Nature Center

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PEEC News:

March 2020 events at the Los Alamos Nature Center, operated by Pajarito Environmental Education Center:

Monday, March 2

Nature Playtime

Join local families for fun, hands-on activities, hikes, games, and stories in nature. 10-11 a.m. Admission: Free. More information at peecnature.org.

Friday, March 6

Gentle Walk

A gentle walk for which the emphasis is on discovery, not mileage gained. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Admission: Free. More information at peecnature.org.

Friday, March 6

A Safe Travel Guide to Black Holes: Mysteries & Myths

Get ready to plan your next vacation to a black hole Read More

Sam Houston State University: Intersection Of Art & Medicine

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Workers at Sam Houston State University install ‘Pitcher with Flowers’ sculpture created by internationally known sculptor James Surls. Courtesy/SHSU

Internationally known sculptor James Surls with his ‘Pitcher with Flowers’. Courtesy/SHSU

By HANNAH HANEY
SHSU


Just south of South Loop 336 in Conroe, a dirt pathway leads from the I-45 feeder road to the site of Sam Houston State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine.

This highly anticipated, state-of-the-art medical school is nearing completion. By fall 2020, this building will be fully occupied, with a road leading students Read More

Secretary Of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver Responds To Senate Filibuster That Killed Important Election Cleanup Bill

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SOS Maggie Toulouse Oliver

STATE News:

SANTA FE — Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver released the following statement following the filibuster by Senate Republicans Thursday that prevented the body from finishing their debate on House Bill 229 (Election Laws Cleanup) from the previous evening, effectively killing the bill in the final moments of the legislative session:

“It’s highly disappointing to see partisan disinformation and maneuvering kill this important election cleanup bill that was supported by election administrators across the state. The Senators that chose to Read More

LAPS: Open Enrollment; In-District Transfer March 2

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LAPS News:

Los Alamos Public Schools will make available the Open Enrollment Application process (for students who reside outside of Los Alamos County) for the 2020-21 school year at 8 a.m. Monday, March 2.

The application will be accessible online at https:////laschools.net/home/registration and may be completed on a smartphone or computer.

In addition, the In-District Transfer form will be available beginning Monday, March 2 for elementary students who reside in Los Alamos County but wish to transfer to a different school zone.

For more information, contact Sandra Osborn at 505.663.2228 Read More

Governor Makes Historic Appointment To Appeals Court

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Shammara Haley Henderson

STATE News:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Shammara Haley Henderson to fill a vacancy on the New Mexico Court of Appeals.

Henderson is a former assistant U.S. attorney who has been in private practice in Albuquerque since 2017. She is a 2007 graduate of the University of New Mexico School of Law and has an undergraduate degree from American University in Washington, D.C.

She is the first African-American to be appointed to the New Mexico Court of Appeals, according to Aja Brooks, president of the New Mexico Black Lawyers Association.

Henderson also Read More

UNM-LA And Los Alamos Music Teachers Association (LAMTA) Celebrate Beethoven’s 250th Birthday

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Beethoven winners from left, Gala Nelson, Malaika Philip, Anuita Dzuiba, Janna Warren and Alyssa Sun. Courtesy photo

Beethoven Winners: Left-to-Right Philippa Fung, Julian Hu, Sean Lo, John Kang, Madeline Williamson. Courtesy photo

MUSIC News:

This year marks the 250th celebration of Ludwig van Beethoven’s birthday.

To honor that occasion, the UNM-LA campus has invited the Los Alamos Music Teachers Association (LAMTA) to kick off the year at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 23, at UNM-LA in the Student Services Building.

The event features a public piano recital featuring young Los Alamos pianists Read More

Extreme-Risk Protection Order Bill Wins Final Approval

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham

STATE News:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement Thursday night after Senate Bill 5, “providing law enforcement officers with another proven-effective tool to proactively address the scourge of gun violence in communities all across New Mexico”, passed the House floor by a vote of 39-31:

“This is a tremendous victory for New Mexicans’ public safety. This tool will empower law enforcement to keep our communities safer. It will minimize the plain and unacceptable risks of gun violence and suicide all across New Mexico.

“Lawmakers Read More

Marilyn Wightman Demonstrates Pastel Painting Feb. 22

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‘In The Moment’. Courtesy/Marilyn Wightman

ART News:

Plein air painter Marilyn Wightman will be doing a Pastel Painting demonstration at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 at Fuller Lodge Art Center.

As a participant in the “Six of One” Exhibition underway at Fuller Lodge Art Center, Wightman is known for her pastel landscapes and has used the pastel medium since she was a teenager.

Using her plein air set-up but working from a photo, participants can observe the steps she takes to complete a successful painting.

Wightman is happy to answer questions so feel free to come and see her in action.

Fuller Lodge Read More

Wine, Chocolate & Dancing At Pajarito Saturday

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Wine, chocolate and dancing 2-5 p.m. Saturday at Pajarito. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

Pajarito is showing the love this Valentine’s Day with wine, chocolate and dancing.

The event is actually 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 and includes: 

  • Chocolate from Rose Chocolatier;
  • Wine from Unquarked; and
  • Music and dancing from El Duo del Sabor “Sol Y Luna” featuring Carlos Fontana the lead singer for Nosotros.

This event is FREE for skiers and snowboarders with a $7 cover charge for nonskiing or snowboarding guests. Read More