Pawlak: Chocolate & The UNM-LA Bond
By JOHN PAWLAK
Advisory Board Member
UNM-Los Alamos
Seriously, who doesn’t love chocolate? If chocolate were on the ballot, there’s no question as to whether it would pass. Rich in antioxidants, it can help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of clotting. It’s a valued asset to our bodies and our culinary delights.
So why discuss chocolate? Well, it does get one’s attention and that’s what we need to remind us that UNM-LA is a valued asset for our students and our community delights!
Well, maybe this analogy stops at the fondue table. But in all seriousness, voting YES on the UNM-LA Bonds Read More
LAPS Board To Hold Work Session Thursday Sept. 26
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Board will hold a work session at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 at Aspen Elementary School, 2182 33rd Street.
The meeting is open to the public.
To attend online:
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If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Superintendent at Los Alamos Public Schools, Read More
Scenes Of Voting Machine Certification At Municipal Building
Scene of Voting Machine Certification underway this morning during which Los Alamos County Clerk Elect Michael Redondo explains the process to a White Rock home school group in a room at the County Municipal Building. . Courtesy photo
Scene of Voting Machine Certification underway this morning in a room at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building. Courtesy photo
Scene of Voting Machine Certification underway this morning in a room at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos County Council Candidate Ryn Herrmann observing the voting machine certification this Read More
Topper Gear Available To Support Football Boosters
LAPS Foundation Joins Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op To Host 4th Annual ‘Hillhopper Homecoming’ Event Sept. 28
The LA Hill Stompers perform at a previous ‘Hillhopper Homecoming’ at Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op in Central Park Square. Courtesy/LAPS Foundation
LAPS Foundation News:
Homecoming is this weekend! LAPS Foundation is excited to join Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op to host the 4th annual “Hillhopper Homecoming”. While high school students are enjoying the homecoming dance on Saturday night, alumni of Los Alamos High School and LAPS staff are invited to Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op, 5-7:30 p.m. for a relaxing evening of beer, tacos and live music. Come and visit with old friends and the teachers who made Read More
New Mexico High School Students Invited To Compete In 20th Anniversary Of National Poetry Contest
NMA News:
SANTA Fe — New Mexico Arts (NMA) celebrates the 20th anniversary of Poetry Out Loud® this school year.
Through Poetry Out Loud—a partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the Poetry Foundation—high school students across the country, including New Mexico, participate in a dynamic poetry recitation competition that is designed to improve public speaking skills, build confidence and teach students about literary history and contemporary life.
“New Mexico is thrilled to celebrate 20 years of participating in Poetry Out Loud,” said Kevin Lenkner, New Mexico Read More
Alina Deshpande Honored With University Of New Mexico 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award
Alina Deshpande of Los Alamos is the recipient of the University of New Mexico 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award. Courtesy photo
University of New Mexico 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Alina Deshpande in front of the University of New Mexico Honors College. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Alina Deshpande was recently awarded the University of New Mexico 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award. The award recognizes alumni who have contributed to the University’s reputation and success through their leadership, professional achievements, research, and community service. The award Read More
Los Alamos Hilltoppers Homecoming Parade Friday Sept. 27
Pojoaque Valley School District’s Board Of Education Votes Unanimously To Appoint Amy Suma Superintendent
Amy Suma
Pojoaque Valley School News:
The Pojoaque Valley School District’s Board of Education has unanimously voted to appoint Amy Suma as the district’s new superintendent.
Suma will officially assume her new role Tuesday, Sept. 24, bringing her extensive experience in educational leadership, curriculum development and student advocacy to the Pojoaque Valley community.
Suma, a native of Alexandria, Va., holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre with a minor in English from the University of New Mexico, along with a post-Bachelor’s certification in Physical Education. She earned her Read More
Las Cumbres To Host Campfire Movie Night Friday Oct. 4
Hundreds Of Artifacts Provide Glimpse Into Past – Findings From Manhattan Project Work At LANL Give Insight Into Average Wartime Worker
Jonathan Creel, of LANL’s Environment and Waste Programs, lines up artifacts recently found on LANL property where the inner workings of Little Boy and Thin Man were tested during the Manhattan Project. From left, a steel target used during testing; a slug used as a projectile inside the gun-type device’s cannon; and another steel target with the slug’s indentation. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
Los Alamos National Laboratory archaeologists recently found nearly 500 unrecorded artifacts at a historic site where non-nuclear parts for Little Boy and Thin Man, the gun-style bombs built as part Read More
SFCC Recognized By Generation Hope With FamilyU Seal For Exceptional Support Of Parenting Students
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College announces it has been recognized with the prestigious FamilyU Seal for its exceptional support of parenting students.
This recognition is awarded by Generation Hope, an organization dedicated to fostering the success and economic mobility of student parents. It was one of five colleges to receive that designation. The accolade honors institutions and organizations for their exceptional support of parenting students.
SFCC President Becky Rowley, Ph.D., said “Santa Fe Community College is deeply honored by this recognition. At SFCC, Read More
Mountaineers To Host Talk On ‘Climbing The Centennial Peaks In Colorado’ By Toni Taylor Tuesday Sept. 24
View climbing Trinity Peak in Colorado. Courtesy/LAM
By WILLIAM PRIEDHORSKY
Los Alamos Mountaineers
At the Sept. 24 Los Alamos Mountaineers meeting, Toni Taylor will describe her journey to climb the Centennial Peaks in Colorado. These are the 100 (actually 101) highest peaks in the state, ranging from 14,438-foot Mt. Elbert to just above 13,800 feet, and stretching from just north of the New Mexico border to the northernmost summit, Long’s Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Long’s Peak was in fact Taylor’s first Colorado ‘14er’ summit, in 1984. With her husband, Stuart Trugman, she finished Read More
Priority Registration Closes Soon For STEM Pathways For Girls 2024 Conference At Santa Fe Community College
STEM SF News:
Priority registration for the upcoming STEM Pathway for Girls Conference closes Oct. 7. Register now to secure a spot for this day of exploration and learning, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 19 at Santa Fe Community College.
The STEM Pathways for Girls Conference is a full-day event designed for 5th-8th grade girls, non-binary, and gender-non-conforming students, packed with hands-on STEM activities, educational workshops, and presentations from inspiring STEM professionals.
This is a unique opportunity for students to:
- Dive into fun, interactive STEM projects;
- Engage
NMSU Regents Select Valerio Ferme As Next President
New NMSU President Valerio Ferme
NMSU News:
In a special meeting Thursday, the NMSU Board of Regents voted unanimously to select Ferme as the university system’s next president. The move follows a national search and visits from four finalists last month.
Ferme most recently served as executive vice president for Academic Affairs and Provost at the University of Cincinnati, where he championed student success via numerous access and retention investments.
“To the presidential candidates, thank you for your interest in NMSU and for sharing your vision for our university’s future. Your Read More
LARSO Executive Director Jacci Gruninger Chosen For Older Adult Leadership Program Initiated By ALTSD
LARSO Executive Director Jacci Gruninger
LARSO News:
Jacci Gruninger, the Executive Director of the Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization, has been chosen to participate in the prestigious Older Adult Leadership Program initiated by the Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD).
This program marks the first leadership cohort created by the department, and Gruninger is honored to be selected among her esteemed state provider colleagues.
The Older Adult Leadership Program is designed to cultivate and empower leaders in the aging services sector, equipping them with the knowledge, Read More
Students Get Quantum Computing Mentorship And Research Experience At LANL … Fellowship Covers Theory, Programming And Hands-On Projects
Pairing up with mentors on research projects that typically lead to publications in high-impact journals is part of the appeal of the Lab’s summer internship. The novelty of working on actual quantum computers is a bonus. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
Twenty-one students got hands-on experience working with Los Alamos National Laboratory’s (LANL) quantum computing experts and the opportunity to program on actual quantum computers, a unique opportunity for them to work on cutting-edge research and for LANL to build a pipeline to advance the mission.
In existence since 2018, the Quantum Computing Read More
LAPS To Host Safety Briefing: Drugs, Sex And Phones Part 1 – What Families Need To Know About Smartphones And Social Media
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) invites parents and caregivers of students in grades 6-12 to attend a safety briefing: Drugs, Sex and Phones Part 1: What Families Need to Know About Smartphones and Social Media.
The event will take place 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1 in the Speech Theater at Los Alamos High School.
LAPS Superintendent Jennifer Guy will join secondary school administrators, school counseling and prevention program staff, and representatives from the Los Alamos Police Department to share information about concerning trends and activities that are dangerous to Read More
Luján, Heinrich Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution To Honor Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) introduced a bipartisan, bicameral resolution to designate the week starting Sept. 9, 2024 as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.
Hispanic-Serving Institutions are accredited, degree-granting, public or private nonprofit institutions of higher education with 25 percent or higher total undergraduate Hispanic or Latino full-time students. There are 600 HSIs in the United States that enroll over 5.2 million Hispanic students, Read More
Los Alamos Hilltoppers 2024 Homecoming Parade Sept. 27
