Kiwanis Hears From FSN Exec. Director Mitsi Pair Willard
Family Strengths Network Executive Director Mitzi Pair Willard speaks about her non-profit organization during the Sept. 3 Kiwanis Club meeting at Trinity on the Hill Church. Courtesy/Kiwanis
KIWANIS News:
At their. 3 meeting, The Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos was treated to a presentation Sept. 3 by Family Strengths Network (FSN) Executive Director Mitzi Pair Willard. She outlined the history, mission and goals of the organization, and described the programs they provide to the community.
FSN is a non-profit established in 1989 to address child abuse through prevention. Since then, the Read More
MIAC To Host ‘Here, Now And Always’ Saturday Sept. 28
Museum of Indian Arts & Culture News:
The community is invited to join Museum of Indian Arts & Culture (MIAC) for the September installment of the Native Narratives Speaker Series for a discussion on the importance of Native language and culture.
Here, Now and Always, Native Narratives Speaker Series will feature:
- Dr. Christine Sims (Acoma Pueblo), chair of the Indian Advisory Panel for Museum of Indian Arts & Culture. She is an associate professor in the Department of Language, Literacy, and Sociocultural Studies in the College of Education & Human Sciences at the University
New Mexico State Fair: ‘Pathway To College & Career Day’
HED News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Higher Education Department (HED) has announced the annual Pathway to College and Career Day at the New Mexico State Fair will take place Wednesday, Sept. 11, in the Main Street area of the Expo New Mexico fairgrounds.
Pathway to College and Career Day is a day-long opportunity for New Mexico students of all ages to explore the offerings of the different institutions of higher education spread throughout our state. Students can learn about various financial aid opportunities — including the Opportunity and Lottery scholarships, which provide for tuition-free Read More
EAA To Host Young Eagles Flight Rally At Los Alamos Airport
EAA Chapter 691 News:
EAA Chapter 691 of the Experimental Aircraft Association is hosting a Young Eagles Rally, 9-11 a.m. Sept. 21 at the Los Alamos Airport.
They will be giving free airplane rides to kids 8-17 years old. Beginning Wednesday evening, parents can register online for the rally by going to https://youngeaglesday.org and looking for the Los Alamos Young Eagles Day there (zip code 87544). Parents will need to sign a waiver as well as be present on the day of the event for kids to participate.
It’s a first come first served registration process and once filled, kids can be placed on a waitlist Read More
Silent Auction Is Open For LAPS Foundation’s Taste Of Knowledge Event … Tickets Still Available!
LAPS Foundation News:
The online silent auction for the LAPS Foundation’s Taste of Knowledge event is now live! More than 30 silent auction items were generously donated by local businesses, organizations and community members.
Even those not attending the event can place their bids on auction items at https://TOK24.givesmart.com (click on Register to Participate). Check it out and see what you’d like to bid on! The silent auction will close at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15.
Taste of Knowledge is a fundraiser for the Los Alamos Public Schools. Proceeds will benefit teachers, staff, students Read More
LAPS Notice Of Possible Quorum: JJAB 20th Anniversary
LAPS Public Notice:
Members of the Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Board may attend the Los Alamos JJAB 20th Anniversary event at Ashley Pond Park, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.
A quorum may be present; however no action will be taken. Read More
Governor Appoints Mariana Padilla PED Cabinet Secretary
Mariana Padilla
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced the appointment of Mariana Padilla as Cabinet Secretary for the New Mexico Public Education Department.
Padilla has served as the Director of the New Mexico Children’s Cabinet since the start of the administration, leading the Governor’s child and family well-being agenda. She also serves as the Governor’s senior education policy advisor, overseeing early childhood, K-12, and higher education. In this role, Padilla has shaped program, policy, and budget priorities, and worked across state agencies to implement Read More
MIAC: A Journey Through Native America By Zig Jackson
Falls Prevention Awareness Week Is Sept. 23-27
LARSO News:
Did you know that one in four Americans older than age of 65 falls each year? Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries for older Americans, and falling once doubles the risk of falling again. Even falls that do not result in injury can deeply impact the quality of life for older adults. A fear of falling can cause seniors to limit their activities and social engagements, which can result in physical decline, depression and isolation.
The good news is that falls can be prevented. Exercise, good nutrition, lifestyle adjustments, and fall-proofing one’s residence or Read More
Los Alamos National Laboratory, NNSA And Northern New Mexico College To Establish Center For Information Technology And Cybersecurity
Los Alamos National Laboratory’s (LANL) Crossroads supercomputer is in a room roughly the size of a football field. At the Laboratory, more than 1,200 employees work with supercomputers or in another aspect of computing — all of which require cybersecurity professionals to keep operations running. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
- Collaboration creates the region’s first cybersecurity education program
LANL, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and Northern New Mexico College (Northern) are joining forces to develop a new cybersecurity training center through the Lab’s Read More
Authors Phil And Nancy Rink Present Talk To Lori Thompson’s Freshmen English Class At Los Alamos High School
From left, authors Nancy and Phil Rink spoke to students in Teacher Lori Thompson’s Freshmen English class Thursday at Los Alamos High School. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Authors Phil and Nancy Rink of White Rock read newspaper articles about what local teacher Lori Thompson was doing with her English classes incorporating sports as a focus to get kids interested in literature. They contacted Thompson as they have a similar focus with their Jimi & Isaac books.
Thompson invited the Rinks to present a talk to her students Read More
PED Awarded $60M Grant To Improve Literacy Outcomes
PED Deputy Secretary Dr. Candice Castillo
PED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) announced today that it will receive nearly $60 million in federal grant funds over the next five years to develop and implement evidence-based literacy interventions and supports to help students achieve key literacy milestones.
The funding will be allocated annually at $11.99 million per year, contingent upon appropriations from Congress and substantial progress of the PED toward performance targets outlined in the grant application.
The funds were awarded through the Read More
Northern New Mexico College Hosts Community Fiesta To Celebrate Hispanic Heritage ‘Shaping The Future Together’
NNMC News:
ESPAÑOLA — Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) has announced a vibrant Community Fiesta Celebration of Hispanic culture during the first week of Hispanic Heritage Month 2024.
Sept. 16-19, the campus will host a series of events honoring the rich traditions, history and contributions of the Hispanic community in Northern New Mexico. A week of campus festivities that showcase the region’s unique Hispanic heritage will culminate in a Community Fiesta 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19.
All community members are invited to join in the Fiesta’s celebratory festivities as Northern Read More
W.M. Keck Grant Helps Scientists Decipher Bee Language
Understanding honeybee communication is a critical step toward ensuring their survival. Photo by Stan Lim/UCR
Courtesy/UCR
By JULES BERNSTEIN
UC Riverside
If you upset one bee, what determines whether the entire hive decides to avenge her grievance? A $1.2 million grant will support UC Riverside scientists in answering questions like these about how honeybees communicate.
Every third bite of food you eat has been pollinated by a bee. They are central to worldwide food production, but there have been an alarming number of die-offs recorded since 2006. One solution to this issue is the use Read More
Los Alamos Public Schools Board To Meet Tuesday Sept. 10
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Board will meet 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, in the LAPS Board Room, 2101 Trinity Drive, Suite V.
The meeting is open to the public and also available on Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5056632222? pwd=9ya3XaLGT3DQAVJyauGbYKcsPQ4QWg.1&omn=88663597437
Password: j45K8H
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, at Read More
STEM Pathway For Girls Conference Oct. 19 In Santa Fe
STEM Santa Fe News:
Calling all young women in grades 5-8 to ignite your passion for STEM at the upcoming STEM Pathway for Girls Conference. This day will be filled with inspiration, hands-on workshops and incredible insights from women leading the way in science, technology, engineering and math.
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- Date: Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024
- Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Location: Santa Fe Community College, 6401 Richards Ave., Santa Fe, NM 87508
- Who Should Attend: Girls, non-binary, and gender-non-conforming students 5th-8th grade, with an interest in exploring STEM fields
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UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board To Meet Monday Sept. 9
Looking through flowers at the UNM-LA campus at 4000 University Drive. Courtesy/UNM-LA
UNM-LA News:
The UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) Advisory Board is holding a board meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9 in Wallace Hall, Building 5, on the UNM-LA campus at 4000 University Drive.
All members of the public are welcome to attend. Agenda items include an annual review of the operating agreement, a bond committee update and discussion, and presentations from the executive team.
The board generally meets on the Monday preceding the second Tuesday of each odd calendar month except in July, unless otherwise Read More
Yazzie/Martinez Plaintiffs Seek Court Order For State To Craft Expert-Led Transformative Education Plan
NMCLP News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty, (NMLPC) said New Mexico’s at-risk students are still not receiving a Constitutionally sufficient education and the state has failed to develop a remedy plan, charged the Yazzie/Martinez plaintiffs in a scathing motion filed this week with the First Judicial District Court.
The joint Yazzie/Martinez motion urges the court to order the state to launch a collaborative process, led by the Legislative Education Study Committee (LESC), to develop a comprehensive action plan to address the systemic failures outlined in the 2018 court Read More
SFCC: Santa Fe Literary Review Reading & Reception Oct. 17
Santa Fe Literary Review featuring cover artwork, ‘Sine of the Moon’ by Pi Luna. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
- Free copies now available at SFCC and public libraries
SANTA FE – Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) announces this year’s annual Santa Fe Literary Review (SFLR) Reading will be presented at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 in the SFCC Visual Arts Gallery, as well as on Zoom for remote attendees. Register at https://bit.ly/SFLR_registration.
At the on-campus reading, contributors will be reading their work aloud in the foyer of SFCC Visual Arts Gallery in the Fine Arts Center, 6401 Richards Read More
LANL Foundation Launches Scholarship Fund For Northern New Mexico Veterans
LANL Foundation News:
ESPAÑOLA – The LANL Foundation has announced the creation of the Veteran’s Scholarship Fund to provide scholarships to students across Northern New Mexico with ties to the military.
The LANL Foundation’s Board of Directors, in partnership with the Los Alamos Employees’ Scholarship Fund (LAESF) Advisory Committee and the LANL Veterans Employee Resource Group, established the fund with the goal of raising $10,000 in the first year. The Foundation met this goal within the first two months and will continue to grow the fund with donations from LANL employees, local Veterans Read More
