New Mexico Office Of Archaeological Studies To Host Brown Bag Talk On Edgar Lee Hewett Collection July 10
Edgar Hewett in Guatemala. Courtesy/OAS
Office of Archaeological Studies News:
Office of Archaeological Studies to host Brown Bag Talk on The Edgar Lee Hewett Collection, at noon Wednesday, July 10, at the Center for New Mexico Archaeology, 7 Old Cochiti Road in Santa Fe. This is a free event.
The Office of Archaeological Studies provides free lectures to the public as part of its education and outreach mission.
The Office of Archaeological Studies conducts cultural resource management and archaeological research projects throughout New Mexico with a diverse group of archaeologists Read More
PEEC Summer Family Evening: Meet Adorable Goats June 26
Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Families are invited to a delightful evening with the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) at the Los Alamos Nature Center for an unforgettable experience with adult and baby goats at the Summer Family Evening.
This charming event, held at 6 p.m., Wednesday, June 26, 2024, is generously sponsored by the Del Norte LOV Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Del Norte Credit Union.
Event Highlights:
- Meet the Goats: Interact with goats of all shapes and sizes from Second Bloom Farm;
- Educational Fun: Learn about the various uses of goat milk in body care products;
Life After 50: Is Your Sex Life Ok?
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
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WHAT?!?! There’s a data point in a portion of the suicide prevention training that states it easier for people to ask about your sex life, then to ask if you might be having suicidal thoughts.
So, now that I have your attention, I thought I’d address some issues. Recently, my credentials were questioned when someone wanted to know what training I have to be teaching this class? I am a certified trainer, with credentials from the QPR Institute, paid a large fee for the opportunity with a grant from the Women’s Christian Service Society of the United Read More
ENMU Receives Single Largest Gift In University History
Steve Loy
ENMU News:
Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) has announced that the university has received the single largest gift in university history from the Loy Family.
ENMU alumnus, former Greyhound Football captain, and ENMU Hall of Honors recipient Steve Loy and his family have agreed to donate $2.5 million to ENMU to support ENMU student-athletes and ENMU athletics.
In honor of this gift, ENMU will rename Greyhound Stadium and Greyhound Arena after his family.
The Loy Family gift will endow two athletic scholarships, one for football and one for basketball, and it will also endow an Read More
Danneman: A Few Brilliant Students At State Civics Bee
By MERILEE DANNEMANN
Triple Spaced Again
© 2024 New Mexico News Services
You should have seen Keith Lee at the state finals.
Lee was the first place winner of the New Mexico Civics Bee this year. He previously came in second at the regional level. The state second place winner was Auburn Eichler, who had won first place last year.
Lee, a seventh grader from Albuquerque Academy, was animated, lively, confident, and, most of all, prepared. His topic was climate change, with focus on the issue of recycling batteries to reduce environmental harm. I was especially impressed that he was ready with a five-point Read More
Op-Ed: School, Drugs, And The Long Shadow Of The Law … A Plea For Parental Protection
By PERRY KLARE Esq.
Los Alamos High School, 1998
As a criminal defense attorney practicing in our community and State for many years, I’ve witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of drug use on our teenagers. The allure of experimentation, the desire to fit in, and the crushing weight of academic pressure can lead even the most promising young people down a dangerous path. However, I’ve also seen how a single misstep, fueled by youthful indiscretion and amplified by harsh legal consequences, can derail a life before it’s truly begun.
The war on drugs has not been kind to our children. While Read More
LAHS Student Climate Activists Share Experiences From Citizens’ Climate Lobby Conference In Washington D.C.
From left, LAHS EcoClub Co-President Arianne Terrones, former Co-President Charlotte Butcher and incoming Co-President Samuel Carmer earlier this month at the Citizens’ Climate Lobby Conference in Washington, D.C. Courtesy photo
LAHS EcoClub members from left, incoming Co-President Samuel Carmer, former Co-President Charlotte Butcher and Co-President Arianne Terrones presenting earlier this month at the Citizens’ Climate Lobby Conference in Washington, D.C. Courtesy photo
From LAHS EcoClub:
We would like to give a thank you to everyone who donated, helped, and supported us Read More
Last Call July 5 For STEM Summer Camp Registration
STEM Santa Fe News:
Last Call … Registration ends Friday July 5 for the last remaining spots available for the STEM Summer Camp before they’re all gone.
The upcoming STEM Summer Camp “3D Design and Printing” runs 9 a.m. to noon, Monday through Thursday, July 8-11.
Coed innovators rising into 7th to 9th grades will be a part of an exciting weeklong summer camp where they will be introduced to the world of 3D design and 3D printing. This introductory program to 3D Printing is designed to ignite creativity, enhance problem-solving skills, and inspire future STEM careers.
Participants will Read More
Leger Fernández And Bipartisan Group Of Legislators Launch Bicameral ‘Head Start To Congress Caucus’
U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández, back row right, and U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes at the launch of the bicameral ‘Head Start To Congress Caucus’ event June 20 alongside students from Higher Horizons Head Start. Courtesy photo
STATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Co-Chairs U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM) and U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) and a bipartisan group of legislators who have close ties to the Head Start program launched the “Head Start to Congress Caucus” June 20.
The Head Start program has served nearly 40 million children and provided services for hundreds of thousands of families since Read More
85 Incoming Kindergartners Complete 2024 Safety Town
Incoming kindergartners learned about fire safety from LAFD during Safety Town. Courtesy/LAPS
Bike safety was also on the agenda during Safety Town. Each student received a bike helmet donated by Century Bank. RE/MAX First Associate Broker Kristy Ortega donated new bikes to the program this year. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Eighty-five incoming kindergartners successfully completed Los Alamos County’s Child Safety Program Preschool Safety Training Course (Safety Town). Students were presented with Certificates of Completion by Los Alamos Police Department Chief Dino Sgambellone Read More
LAPS Shares Chamisa And Piñon Construction Updates
View of construction underway at Chamisa Elementary School. Courtesy/LAPS
View of construction underway at Piñon Elementary School. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Construction of the new elementary schools in White Rock is progressing. Structures are taking shape at Piñon Elementary School, and crews have been moving dirt and installing infrastructure at Chamisa Elementary School.
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) would like to make the public aware of additional work over the next several weeks that will impact the community:
- A large section of the Chamisa Elementary School playground
Coronado Historic Site Hosts Extended Hours, Ranger Tours, Children’s Activities At Monthly Dawn To Dusk Day
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Coronado Historic Site (link) offers extended hours from dawn until dusk, 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., on the First Sunday of each month beginning July 7, to allow visitors an opportunity to see the site at these beautiful times of day.
The early mornings are a great time to see a multitude of different birds, while the evenings offer unparalleled views of the Sandia Mountains glowing pink at sunset. Activities for people of all ages are available throughout the day.
First Sundays are free to all Read More
Heinrich Bill To Extend Federal Programs To Support Fire Departments Including Los Alamos County Passes Senate
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) applauded Senate passage of his bipartisan Fire Grants and Safety Act, legislation to extend federal programs that help support local fire departments in Los Alamos County, throughout New Mexico and across the country.
The bill would reauthorize the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program through 2030 and the United States Fire Administration (USFA) through 2028.
The Read More
Los Alamos Hilltopper GG Romero Named Among Northern New Mexico’s Best Winter/Spring Athletes Of 23-24 Season
Courtesy/Florencio Romero
SPORTS News:
Los Alamos High School athlete GG Romero has been named among Northern New Mexico’s Best Winter/Spring Athletes of the 2023-2024 season.
Romero was also named 1st team all State Player, and for two years in a row District Player of the year along with being an academic player. She is the first girl basketball player in Los Alamos to score 1,000 baskets by her Junior year.
During the season, Romero was a marked player whenever the Hilltoppers stepped on the court, but she continued to produce. She led the team in scoring (18.3 points per game) and rebounding Read More
Los Alamos Faith And Science Forum 2024 Summer Lecture Series Presents Talk By Dr. Steven Collins June 25 At SALA
LAFSF News:
Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum 2024 Summer Lecture Series presents “An abundance of archaeological and historical evidence links the Exodus events to the collapse of Egypt’s mighty 18th Dynasty” by Dr. Steven Collins, Tuesday June 25, 2024.
The lecture is open to the public and begins with a light meal served at 6 p.m. followed by the lecture at 6:30 p.m. at SALA Event Center.
About the lecture:
The dating of the Israelite Exodus from Egypt has always seemed difficult, as attested by the fact that the range of proposed timeframes for this important event spans two centuries Read More
Sterna: Understanding ‘Ready’ In ‘Ready, Set, Go!’
By KELLY STERNA
Wildland Division Chief
Los Alamos Fire Department
Wildfire season is here, posing a significant risk to our scenic Los Alamos community, nestled amidst natural forests and mountainous terrains. While a paradise for many of us, this landscape also heightens our wildfire risk. Our community needs to be in a constant “Ready” state due to its geography and history of wildfires. Citizens should always be aware of local fire weather forecasts, local fire information, and most importantly, their “Ready” status.
Currently, New Mexico has two active wildland fires: the Indios Read More
New Mexico Consortium Brings ‘Your State Of Science’ Event Series To Los Alamos!
New Mexico Consortium News:
“Your State of Science” event series hosted by the New Mexico Consortium, brings New Mexico experts to Los Alamos to discuss exciting research happening in New Mexico.
The first round is being launched with this year’s Los Alamos ScienceFest held during July 2024. A range of exciting topics will educate the community about their State of Science.
The community is invited to these events and learn about what cool things are taking place in the state! Mark the calendars now and plan to attend.
This July the schedule is as follows:
- July 13: Robot Outreach Program
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White Rock Public Library Kicked Off Summer Series With Restaurateur Laura Crucet In ‘Read With A Chef’
Restaurateur Laura Crucet in ‘Read With A Chef’ June 12 at the White Rock branch library. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
The White Rock branch library kicked off its Summer Series June 12 with restaurateur Laura Crucet in ‘Read With A Chef’. Crucet, owner and executive chef of local favorite cafes Pig + Fig and Sugar & Cream, read several food and cooking-related children’s books to a captive audience of local Los Alamos children.
For a fun-filled hour at the White Rock Public Library, Crucet read aloud several culinary picture books, sang and danced to some tummy-grumbling songs, and helped Read More
PEEC Summer Family Evening: Meet Bugs And Creepy Crawlers At Los Alamos Nature Center 6 PM Today
Los Alamos Nature Center invites families to explore bugs and creepy crawler at 6 p.m. today. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The Los Alamos Nature Center invites families to an exciting evening exploring the world of bugs and creepy crawlers from The Santa Fe Reptile and Bug Museum.
This special event will take place at 6 p.m. today, June 19.
Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with live critters at different stations throughout the Nature Center. Santa Fe Reptile and Bug Museum Founder Wade Harrell will be present to answer questions and share fascinating insights about these intriguing Read More
New Mexico Youth Arts Ambassadors Cuentistas Artwork On Display At Jerry Apodaca Education Building
Students with the New Mexico Youth Arts Ambassadors program. Courtesy/NMPED
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Public Education Deartment (NMPED) has announce that student artwork from cuentistas, or storytellers, with the New Mexico Youth Arts Ambassadors (NMYaA) program is now on display in Mabry Hall in the Jerry Apodaca Education Building in Santa Fe. See artwork here.
Each cuentista’s piece consists of an originally taken photograph paired with an ekphrastic narrative. The artwork depicts the artists’ dreams, their visions for the world and their views from the window of adolescence. Read More
