J. Robert Oppenheimer: Rare View Of LANL’s First Director
SALA News:
As part of the Oppenheimer Festival 2024, the SALA Event Center is proud to present a unique event titled “J. Robert Oppenheimer: A Rare View of the Laboratory’s First Director.” This exclusive presentation, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Aug. 29, will offer attendees an unparalleled look into the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the first director of Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL).
Alan B. Carr, a distinguished historian from LANL, will connect via Zoom to lead this presentation. He will provide insights into Oppenheimer’s life through an array of primary source Read More
Los Alamos Public Safety Association To Host Suicide Prevention Training For Adults Wednesday Sept. 25
New Mexico Education Secretary Arsenio Romero Resigns
Arsenio Romero
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – New Mexico Public Education Secretary Arsenio Romero resigned effective immediately Wednesday.
Earlier this month, New Mexico State University officials announced that Romero is one of five finalists for the position of president of the university.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement following Romero’s resignation.
“I appreciate Secretary Romero’s service to the New Mexico Department of Education and the children of our state,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “I wish him the best in his future endeavors.”
The Read More
Community Invited To Learn To Harvest Fruit At Traditional Native Gardening Class At Coronado Historic Site
NMHS News:
Ranger Anthony Magdalena leads a monthly demonstration of Traditional Pueblo Gardening at Coronado Historic Site.
Each month Ranger Anthony will focus on a different aspect of garden care and maintenance. This month he’ll teach best practices for raw and ripe harvesting of fruit.
All topics are subject to change. Weather and garden growth are unpredictable, so check Facebook or Instagram for updates.
This program is included with admission of $7 for adults and free to children 16 years and younger, New Mexico residents 60 years and older with ID, people with Native/Tribal affiliations, Read More
Historic Santa Fe Foundation Accepting Applications For 2024-2025 High School Research Fellowships
Fellowships will be awarded to high school juniors and seniors enrolled in Los Alamos, Santa Fe, San Miguel and potentially Mora and Taos counties interested in exploring career fields of museum studies, historic preservation, architecture and allied disciplines. Courtesy/HSFF
HSFF News:
The Historic Santa Fe Foundation (HSFF) announces the availability of a fellowship established in 2023 for the purpose of encouraging regional high school upperclassmen to engage with Santa Fe’s history and present-day preservation efforts.
The Fellowship will be awarded to high school juniors Read More
NM Delegation On $191,000 To Protect Children From Lead In Drinking Water At New Mexico Schools & Childcare Facilities
Congressional News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — New Mexico Congressional Delegation members U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) welcomed the announcement that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $191,000 in funding for New Mexico to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities.
“Our kids need clean drinking water and healthy learning environments Read More
GEAR UP New Mexico Partners With NMDWS To Improve College And Career Advising For High School Students
NMHED News:
SANTA FE — Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness in Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) New Mexico has joined with the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) to improve the comprehensive and individualized college and career advising provided to high school students.
GEAR UP New Mexico, a division of the New Mexico Higher Education Department, is a federally funded program that aims to increase college and career readiness for seventh- to 12th-grade students.
The inter-agency agreement allows GEAR UP New Mexico coordinators in school districts and within the New Read More
New Mexico State Bar Foundation To Hold Free Divorce Options Workshop Sept. 4 Via Zoom
New Mexico State Bar Foundation News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico State Bar Foundation will be holding a free Divorce Options Workshop, 6-8 p.m., Sept. 4 via Zoom.
The workshop, aiming to assist those in need of legal services pertaining to divorce matters, will consist of a group presentation by a volunteer divorce attorney as well as lessons in different ways to get divorced, the steps of a divorce case and common family law terms and the necessary documents to file divorce and where to obtain them.
Attendees may call 505.797.6022 and leave their name, phone number and email address to register Read More
Stansbury Meets With Labor Unions, Trade Programs Reps.
Rep. Melanie Stansbury, center, with labor union representatives gathered recently for a roundtable discussion on the future of the classroom to career pipeline for trades jobs in New Mexico. Courtesy photo
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — U,S, Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) hosted a roundtable with local labor unions and trade programs to discuss the future of the classroom to career pipeline for trades jobs in New Mexico.
“Unions keep our workforce strong and ensure workers are protected,” Rep. Stansbury said. “I am proud to be union strong. The conversation proved the future is bright for union Read More
Identify And Learn About Native Weeds With PEEC Sept. 3
PEEC is hosting a free talk on ‘Native Weeds of Pajarito Plateau’ with local ecologist Sam Loftin at the Los Alamos Nature Center 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The community is invited learn all about native weeds with the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3 at its free event, “Native Weeds of Pajarito Plateau”.
In this insightful presentation, Sam Loflin will challenge the conventional distinctions between weeds and wildflowers, emphasizing the subjective nature of these labels.
Through a closer examination Read More
LAPS Hosting Job Fair And Rapid Hiring Event Aug. 29
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos Public Schools Human Resources Department is hosting a Job Fair and Rapid Hiring Event 3-5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29 in the School Boardroom. LAPS is especially looking for Educational Assistants.
Please register before attending the Job Fair using the QR code or go to https://forms.gle/m82KKL3nmkuFdoCf8.
Anyone interested is encouraged to apply for positions before attending, as this will speed up the process. LAPS Human Resources representatives will provide attendees with job information about the current positions that are open, on-the-spot interviewing Read More
LAPS Notice Of Possible Quorum: Chamisa Open House
LAPS News:
Members of the Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Board may attend the Chamisa Elementary School Open House at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29 at 301 Meadow Lane in White Rock.
A quorum may be present; however no action will be taken. Read More
ENMU Named Safest University In New Mexico For 2025
Aerial view of the Eastern New Mexico University campus in Portales. Courtesy/ENMU
Portales – Niche.com, which connects colleges and schools with students and families online, has ranked Eastern New Mexico University as the safest university in New Mexico for 2025.
“I believe this recognition of safety is a reflection of the family-oriented spirit of ENMU,” ENMU Chancellor James Johnston said. “We are focused on student success and, by extension, on the safety of our students and our employees. We truly take care of each other.”
The 2025 Safest College Campuses ranking is based on key statistics Read More
Catch Of The Week: SeaTac Hit By Possible Cyber Attack
By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
For the Los Alamos Daily Post
Traveling to SeaTac airport in Seattle, Wash., soon? Be aware that systems are impacted by what is thought to be a cyber attack.
According to reports, the Port of Seattle has ‘experienced certain system outages indicating a possible cyberattack earlier this morning.’, impacting operations at SeaTac airport.
Passengers are encouraged to check with their airline carrier on flight times and possible impacts from the outages.
The outage was first reported around 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, with indications it could be a cyber attack Read More
LAPS Notice Of Possible Quorum: Pinon Open House
LAPS News:
Members of the Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Board may attend the Pinon Elementary School Open House at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 90 Grand Canyon.
A quorum may be present; however no action will be taken. Read More
Interactive Exploration: ‘The Operatic Trumpet’ With Conductor/Educator Oliver Prezant Featuring Peter Bond
Conductor and educator Oliver Prezant and master trumpeter Peter Bond to provide an interactive exploration of the evolving role of the trumpet in opera, Sept. 6 in Albuquerque. Courtesy image
Music News:
ALBUQUERQUE – It is the sound of kings and heroes, of triumph and dire warnings. It’s the call to arms and to eternal rest. The noble procession, the sound of climactic moments of joy, passion, and despair… From Jericho to judgement day, from animal horn and the hollow thighbone of an enemy to hammered brass, valves, and pistons, the iconic sound of the trumpet echoes through our common human Read More
LAPS Notice Of Possible Quorum: Mountain Open House
LAPS News:
Members of the Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Board may attend the Mountain Elementary School Open House at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 2280 North Road.
A quorum may be present; however no action will be taken. Read More
Mountaineers To Present ‘Adventures In Indonesia’ Aug. 27
Summit photo on Mount Rinjani, one of the highest volcanoes in Indonesia at 12,224 feet. Courtesy/Mountaineers
By BILL PRIEDHORSKY
Los Alamos Mountaineers
James Hunter and Beth Cortright will talk about their adventures in Indonesia at the Aug. 27 Los Alamos Mountaineers meeting.
In June 2023, James and Beth joined two of their friends on a tour around a handful of islands in Indonesia. They hiked to see Komodo Dragons in the wild, visited a few caves and waterfalls, and climbed Mount Rinjani, the second tallest volcano in Indonesia.
Hunter is a life-long resident of Los Alamos, active in rock Read More
Scenes From PEEC’s 2024 Bear Festival At Nature Center
Scene from the Pajarito Environmental Education Center’s (PEEC) 2024 Bear Festival held Saturday at the Los Alamos Nature Center at 2600 Canyon Road. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Environmental Services Division Office Specialist Joshua Levings demonstrates the new bear proof roll cart Saturday at PEEC’s 2024 Bear Festival. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
National Park Service’s Tyler Opermeit mingles with the public in his bear costume during Saturday’s Bear Festival. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Land of Enchantment Wildlife Read More
Los Alamos JJAB To Host 20th Anniversary Community Celebration Sept. 14 At Ashley Pond Park
Los Alamos JJAB News:
Los Alamos JJAB has announced its 20th Anniversary Community Celebration, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sept. 14 at Ashley Pond Park.
The event will celebrate the organization’s successes and community involvement. It will include free activities such as a bounce house and obstacle course, laser tag, inflatable axe throwing and 3-ball, lawn games, a DJ and prizes.
JJAB is also collaborating with other local non-profits and organizations to provide arts and crafts projects, STEAM activities and resource tables. Celebratory cupcakes will be provided, and food and refreshments Read More
