UNM-Los Alamos Campus Closed Due To Gas Leak
The UNM-Los Alamos campus at 1000 University Drive is closed until further notice due to a gas leak. Post file photo
UNM-LA News:
Due to a gas leak, the UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) campus is closed until further notice.
All campus events will either be made remote or postponed. Check the UNM-LA website or social media channels for updates.
About UNM-LA
UNM-Los Alamos is an innovative, rigorous and affordable comprehensive branch community college that provides foundations for transfer, leading-edge career programs and lifelong learning opportunities.
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PEEC’s Fall Forest Explorers After-School Program Returns
Participants in a previous Forest Explorers after-school program exploring the beautiful canyons, creeks and forests around the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) has announced the return of the Forest Explorers after-school program for Fall 2024.
This engaging and adventurous program invites children to explore the beautiful canyons, creeks and forests around the Los Alamos Nature Center.
Children will have the opportunity to build forts, observe wildlife, and learn about the local flora and fauna. Each session, Read More
En Pointe School Of Dance Begins Fall Semester Aug. 12
En Pointe School of Dance starts fall semester Aug. 12. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
En Pointe School of Dance in Los Alamos, 3801 Arkansas Avenue Suites E&F, will start its Fall 2024 Semester Aug. 12. In addition to a new semester, the dance school is introducing new instructors.
These new instructors are Meghan Hemphill and Kelly Dolejsi. They join En Pointe School of Dance owner/founder Neslihan Ceren, as well as instructors Veronica Soran and Samantha Sopha.
For more information on classes go to https://app.thestudiodirector.com/enpointeschoolofdance/portal.sd?page=Enroll&meth=search
New Mexico Arts And The Military Mini Grant Opportunities Create And Expand Arts Programming
New Mexico Arts News:
In an effort to create more opportunities for military and veteran audiences to engage with the arts, New Mexico Arts & The Military Initiative offers a call for proposals for the 2025 Mini Grant program.
New Mexico Arts (NMA) is offering $2,500 mini grants that organizations can apply for to support learning-based projects such as classes, workshops or virtual art programs, or capacity building projects such as professional development and contracted consultant services.
Proposed projects must create opportunities for active-duty service members, reservists, Read More
Get Ready To Hit The Trails During 2024 Los Alamos Mountain Bike Team Season Running Through Nov. 1
Members of the Los Alamos Mountain Bike Team. Courtesy/MTB
From Los Alamos Mountain Bike Team:
Hey, youth mountain bike riders, this article is for you (and your parents)! It’s time to hit the trails and get ready for the 2024 Los Alamos Mountain Bike Team season (Aug. 1 through Nov. 1).
The Los Alamos Mountain Bike (MTB) Team trains and competes as a cross-country mountain biking team. Cross-country is a specific form of cycling different from road riding, downhill racing, BMX, cyclo-cross, or track racing. Cross-country requires a broad range of skills to ride up and down mountain bike trails. Read More
Cub Scout Pack 22 Recruitment Picnic At Urban Aug. 19
Los Alamos Police Department Reminds Drivers To Prioritize Safety As New School Year Begins
LAPD News:
As the new school year begins, the Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) reminds the community that it is crucial for everyone to prioritize safety on the roads.
Whether you’re driving, walking, or cycling, here are some essential tips to remember as the 2024-2025 Los Alamos school year begins:
- Driving Safely Around Schools:
- Slow Down: Be extra cautious when kids are present – especially before and after school and within the school zones.
- Drop-Off Procedures: Familiarize yourself with specific drop-off procedures at schools.
- Avoid Double Parking: It blocks visibility for
SFCC Visual Arts Gallery Hosts Opening Reception For ‘Dream Big! The Art of George Rodrigue’ Thursday Sept. 5
Shu-Fly 1997 by George Rodrigue 78×78 Acrylic on canvas. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
- Thirty original paintings from the private collection of Rodrigue’s widow include some of the artist’s most famous Blue Dog canvases, iconic portraits of Cajun personalities, and rarely seen artworks inspired by his lifelong love of New Mexico
SANTA FE – Santa Fe Community College’s (SFCC) Visual Arts Gallery hosts an opening reception for Dream Big! The Art of George Rodrigue, 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5 in The Visual Arts Gallery, 6401 Richards Ave.
The exhibition is drawn exclusively from the private Read More
MANA Del Norte Celebrates 35th Anniversary, Hosts National Hispanic Heritage Month Schcolarship Awards Luncheon
UNM-Los Alamos Offers Four Additional Fall Continuing Education Certificate Programs: Python Programming, IT, Cybersecurity And Early Childhood Education
Courtesy/UNM-LA
UNM-LA News:
UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) is offering four additional fall certificate programs to members of the community including a Python Programming Certificate, IT and cybersecurity certifications and an Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate.
Python Programming Certificate is a 40-hour online program, held 12-3:20 p.m. Fridays beginning Sept. 6 through Nov. 22. The cost is $480. Python is one of the most versatile and widely used programming languages in the world. The course will provide students with a solid understanding of Python and its libraries, as Read More
Hawk Hangout At Los Alamos Ice Rink Thursday Aug. 15
Summer Intern Isabella Moskowitz Designs And Paints Mural At Los Alamos Landscaping And More
Isabella Moskowitz working as a summer intern at Los Alamos Landscaping and More designed and is painting this mural on a shipping container used for storage at 2470 East Road. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Marriage Announcement: Zachery Brown-Cassandra Storms
2020 Los Alamos High School graduates/sweethearts exchanged vows at The Trillium Venue in the Smoky Mountains. Zachery Brown and Cassandra (Cassie) Storms were wed on June 12, 2024. The ceremony and reception that followed were attended by family from both sides. The couple recently graduated from Bowling Green State University with their Bachelor degrees. They are making their home in Dania, Fla. where Zachery is attending the University of Miami for graduate school. Cassie is working at a VCA pet hospital and working towards her vet tech license. The newlyweds will honeymoon in Australia Read More
LAPD Shares Back To School Message To Keep Kids Safe
Video: Los Alamos Police Department Deputy Chief James Rodriguez shares a back to school message with the community on how to help keep children safe as they head back to school next week. Video by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com Read More
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Announces Committee Passage Of Over $79 Million For New Mexico
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced the bipartisan Senate Appropriations Committee passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Defense, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, and Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Read More
Second Story Framing Going Up On Chamisa School!
Scene of the second story framing going up today on the new Chamisa Elementary School in White Rock. Construction began in March with completion slated for August 2025. Photo by Shari Mills Read More
LALT To Host Theater Lighting Workshop Aug. 10
LALT News:
Los Alamos Little Theater (LALT) is hosting a theater lighting workshop open to anyone who wants to learn how to set, design and run lights during a live theater performance.
The class will be held 1-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at the PAC, 1670 Nectar St. The workshop is free and donations are welcome.
Participants will learn the basics of theater lighting with lighting expert Hadley Hershey, who has worked extensively with the lighting equipment at LALT as well as at various theaters as a professional lighting technician, including in New York City.
Workshop topics include understanding Read More
Free Bolero Dancing And Lessons At BESC Starting Aug. 5
COMMUNITY News:
Every Monday (except County holidays) from 7-9 p.m. everyone is welcome to free ballroom dancing and lessons at the Betty Ehart Senior Center Center.
This is a Los Alamos County Activity organized by Terry Goodwin and Selmo Jaramillo. Every month they focus on a particular ballroom dance, and in August the focus is bolero.
This “Cuban Dance of Love” blends the Tango’s dramatic moves, Rumba’s rhythm and the Waltz’s rise and fall. Bolero has a certain grace and athleticism, but is also teeming with dramatic tension! Sometimes this dance is seen as an artful styling of the movements Read More
LAPS Shares Back To School Safety Tips
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools would like to remind all drivers that the first day of school is Wednesday, Aug. 7. This means that more than 3,700 students will be walking, biking or riding the school bus.
Drivers are reminded that it is against the law to pass a school bus when the red lights are flashing and the stop arm is out.
“Last year we recorded over 190 incidents of cars passing school buses when the red lights were flashing and the stop arm extended,” LAPS Transportation Director Keith Rosenbaum said. “While this is a decrease from the previous year, even one incident is one too many. We Read More
LAHS Graduate Kaya Loy Earns Girl Scouts Gold Award
Los Alamos High School 2024 graduate Kaya Loy earns USA Gold Award Scholarship for her project addressing youth mental health. Courtesy/NMGS
Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails announced Wednesday that Los Alamos High School 2024 graduate Kaya Loy has been awarded a Girl Scouts of the USA Gold Award Scholarship for her project addressing youth mental health.
Loy is a Girl Scout and created a database of mental health resources for her high school’s website. The project, titled “It’s Okay to Get Help” provides students with easy access to national, Read More
