Family Strengths Network Hosts Day Of STEAM June 12
FSN News:
Family Strengths Network (FSN) invites families with kids of all ages to attend its annual Day of STEAM 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 12.
A variety of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) activities and presentations will take place. FSN will provide ongoing STEAM fun throughout the day.
Visiting organizations will have special presentations at the following times:
- 10 a.m. – Santa Fe Reptile and Bug Museum will have some creepy crawlies to check out;
- Noon – Santa Fe Raptor Center will bring a special feathered guest; and
- 1 p.m. – Los Alamos
Los Alamos Public Schools Board To Meet Tuesday
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos Public Schools Board will meet 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 11 in the Board Room at 2101 Trinity Drive, Suite V.
Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5056632222?pwd=9ya3XaLGT3DQAVJyauGbYKcsP Q4QWg.1&omn=89719537463
Password: j45K8H
Anyone 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, may contact the Superintendent at Los Alamos Public Schools, at least one week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible.
Public documents, Read More
Santa Fe Opera Announces 82 Exceptional Apprentice Technicians For The 2024 Season
Eighty two members of the 2024 Apprentice Program for Theater Technicians backstage at the Santa Fe Opera. Photo by Kristin Hullihan for the Santa Fe Opera
The Santa Fe Opera News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Opera has announced the 82 members of its 2024 Apprentice Program for Theater Technicians.
Selected from a pool of more than 1,000 national and international applications, the class of 2024 brings fresh creativity and technical expertise to the Santa Fe Opera and performing arts industry.
Each season, SFO’s technical apprentices perform essential backstage functions within one of eight distinct Read More
Coronado Historic Site ‘Ranger Read And Learn’ June 15
NMHS News:
In a partnership with the Martha Liebert Public Library in Bernalillo, Coronado Historic Site is offering a “Ranger Read and Learn” story time that is free and open to all ages.
At Ranger Read and Learn, a ranger from Coronado Historic Site will read a story and offer related conversation and activities 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, June 15, at Martha Liebert Public Library, 124 Calle Malinche in Bernalillo.
Children can listen at 10:30 a.m. to Coyote and the Sky. They will then learn about the stars and constellations seen at night followed by an art activity creating a constellation to Read More
Beloved Teacher Mr. Mosier To Retire After 24 Years
Ponderosa Montessori School teacher Stephen Mosier is retiring after 24 years of service and the community is invited to his Retirement Celebration, 6-9 p.m. June 21, at Fuller Lodge. Courtesy photo
Ponderosa Montessori School News:
Stephen Mosier, a resident of White Rock, is retiring from Ponderosa Montessori School after 24 years of amazing, selfless service. He is known to all of his students as Mr. Mosier or Mr. M.
“Mr. Mosier was absolutely the best, most engaging teacher you would ever be lucky enough to have,” former student Kaitlyn Seitz-Pruitt said.
Karly Seitz-Pruitt echoed those Read More
LAPS Teachers Selected For NEH Summer Institute
Pinon Elementary School GATE teacher Cristin Haake, left, and Los Alamos High School English teacher Lori Thompson have been selected to participate in a NEH Summer Institute in July. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Two Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) teachers have been accepted and received an endowment to participate in a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Summer Institute in July.
Pinon Elementary School GATE teacher Cristin Haake and Los Alamos High School English teacher Lori Thompson are among only 25 applicants selected to take part in “The Ancient Olympics and Daily Life in Ancient Read More
LAHS eSports Ranked #1 In Nation By USA Today & PlayVS
The LAHS eSports team brought home the 3rd place trophy in state competition this year. Courtesy/LAPS
The Smash Bros Team came in 1st in 4A. Players are Magenta Bronson (captain), Gabe Cook, Lucas Price, Marshall Brunette, Kepler Smith and Jasmine Heft. Team Members not pictured: Alex Southam, Shaun Kilde and Miles Iverson. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos High School (LAHS) eSports teams recently wrapped up the 2023-2024 season ranked number one in the nation by USA Today and PlayVS with a 84.44% winning match percentage and a 79.89% winning game percentage: USA Today Article.
This Read More
Los Alamos Students Win National Merit Scholarships
Shiv Antar Khalsa is the recipient of a National Merit Carleton College Scholarship and Andres Iturregui received a National Merit Texas A&M University Scholarship. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Two members of the Los Alamos High School Class of 2024 are among the more than 2,900 winners of National Merit Scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities.
Shiv Antar Khalsa is the recipient of a National Merit Carleton College Scholarship. Andres Iturregui received a National Merit Texas A&M University Scholarship.
Officials of each sponsor college selected their scholarship Read More
U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández Introduces Bill To Help New Mexicans Build Financial Literacy Skills
U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández
STATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández reintroduced the Financial Fitness Act to create a public personal finance education portal on the Department of Education website to help students and families grow their financial literacy skills and better prepare for their future.
“Students and families face substantial and difficult financial decisions when they choose to pursue higher education. Students of color and low-income students tend to carry the heaviest burden when it comes to paying for college. We must give students and Read More
Pop Art Workshops With Artist Michael Albert June 12
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Public Library, with the Los Alamos Teen Center and Los Alamos Arts Council, is co-sponsoring three workshops with artist and teacher Michael Albert on Wednesday, June 12.
The first workshop is designed to guide elementary-age kids through the making of Albert’s collage art, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Mesa Public Library.
The second workshop, targeted at teens and sponsored by the Los Alamos Teen Center, is 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Mesa Public Library.
That evening, Albert will lead a third workshop for adults, 5:30-7:30 p.m., hosted at the Fuller Lodge Arts Center Read More
Investigation Into Parent Complaints Finds For LAPS
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Following months of investigation into 18 allegations of racial discrimination submitted by Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) parent Luckie Daniels, the law firm of Fagen Friedman and Fulfrost has released its findings.
In the summary report obtained by the Los Alamos Daily Post, the investigation concludes that the 18 allegations were either unsubstantiated or not supported by evidence collected during the investigation.
Daniels originally submitted her complaints against the district in September 2023. LAPS hired Read More
Los Alamos Faith & Science Forum 2024 Summer Lecture Series Presents ‘An Ancient Near Eastern Cultural Context For Israelite Temple Worship’ By Dr. James Carroll June 11
Courtesy/LAF&SF
LAF&SF News:
Los Alamos Faith & Science Forum (LAF&SF) 2024 Summer Lecture Series will present “An Ancient Near Eastern Cultural Context For Israelite Temple Worship” by Dr. James Carroll Tuesday, June 11 at SALA Event Center. The event begins with a light meal at 6 p.m., followed at 6:30 p.m. with the lecture.
The Israelite temple tradition was recorded in painstaking detail. It included specific architectural forms, enigmatic cultic objects, and complex rituals. To the modern reader, this can be one of the most jarring and sometimes confusing aspects Read More
SFNF: Workshop For Contractors, Small Businesses June 14
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — Are you a contractor or small business owner? Join Carson and Santa Fe National Forest staff, New Mexico Small Business Development Council (SBDC) and New Mexico APEX accelerator to learn more about how you can work with the USDA Forest Service and compete for government contracts.
Representatives from the SBDC, APEX Accelerator, and USDA Forest Service will help contractors and small businesses register to compete for government contracts, provide guidance on how to put products and services on sam.gov, and share any free resources available to local contractors. Read More
‘Blind Is Not A Bad Word’ Topic Of Canes & Canines Visually Impaired Support Group Meeting June 12 At Pyramid Café
COMMUNITY News:
Canes & Canines, the local visually impaired support group is scheduled to meet 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 12 at Pyramid Café, 157 Central Park Square.
The meeting is open to the public. The topic is “Blind is not a bad word”.
Direct questions to Janet Montoya at 505.672.9626. Read More
Community Support Needed For JJAB School Supply Drive
JJAB team members sorting school supplies in 2023. Courtesy/JJAB
JJAB Resource Specialists Santina Shije and Siri Anand Khalsa filling backpacks with school supplies in 2023. Courtesy/JJAB
JJAB team members posing with receipt for school supplies purchased for 2023 supply drive. Courtesy/JJAB
Los Alamos JJAB News:
Though the summer is just beginning, back-to-school season will be here before we know it! As in years past, Los Alamos JJAB is continuing its efforts to support Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) and its students, and is asking the community to join in helping to provide school Read More
Bee City Los Alamos Launches Backyard Pollinator Project
Native Bumblebee on Cleome. Learn more about the event at beecitylosalamos.org. Photo by Dana Ecelberger
PEEC News:
Bee City Los Alamos, in collaboration with the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC), has announced the launch of the Backyard Pollinator Project.
This exciting new initiative, funded by a grant from the Carroll Petrie Foundation, will provide a selection of native plants to Los Alamos County residents free of charge. These plants, grown without the use of pesticides or fertilizers, have been carefully selected for their hardiness in the Jemez Mountain environment Read More
St. John’s College Offers ‘Year Of Classics’ Series
St. John’s College News:
“…books are the most important teachers.” –SFC
SANTA FE — St. John’s College announced Tuesday that registration is open for the Year of Classics seminar series. Year of Classics is a nine-month journey online or in-person in Annapolis, Washington and – for the first time – in Santa Fe – with fellow lovers of intellectual inquiry. Together they examine great works inspired by the ideals and curriculum of the St. John’s College program, based on the premise that the “books are the most important teachers.”
The seminars, led by faculty, begin with an opening question Read More
Hilltalkers Zoe Bent, Minhtet Htoon, Carina Lanier, Uxue Sansinena Receive Academic All-American Honors
Hilltalkers from left, Minhtet Htoon, Carina Lanier, Zoe Bent and Uxue Sansinena have been recognized as Academic All-Americans by the National Speech and Debate Organization (NSDA). Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos High School students Zoe Bent, Minhtet Htoon, Carina Lanier and Uxue Sansinena have been recognized as Academic All-Americans by the National Speech and Debate Organization (NSDA).
The Academic All-American award recognizes high school students who have earned the degree of Superior Distinction by receiving 750 NSDA points through Speech and Debate tournaments and Read More
Four Hilltalkers Headed To National Competitions
Los Alamos High School Hilltalkers Eva Gerber, Ian Corey, Brody Brothers and Bella Blair have qualified for two national competitions this summer. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
After impressive performances in a local Youth and Government (YAG) conference in April, four Los Alamos High School Hilltalkers have qualified for two national competitions over the summer.
Organized by the YMCA, Youth and Government cultivates and empowers the next generation of engaged and informed citizens by introducing them to the legislative process.
Bella Blair, Brody Brothers, Ian Corey and Eva Gerber will Read More
Chamisa Elementary School’s Michele Wright Named NMSNA 2024 School Nurse Of The Year
Michele Wright
2024 School Nurse of the Year
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools has announced that Chamisa Elementary School nurse Michele Wright has been selected as The New Mexico School Nurses Association (NMSNA) 2024 School Nurse of the Year.
She will be recognized during the Awards Ceremony next week during the NMSNA annual conference in Las Cruces.
In an email from NMSNA Awards Chairperson Mandy Ross, “Ms. Wright was selected for this honor ‘through the evidence of your dedication to the health and wellness of New Mexico’s school children’.” She also commended Wright’s high standards Read More
