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Child Evangelism Fellowship Of Northern New Mexico Offers Vacation Bible Schools And 5-Day Clubs June 25-July 26

Vacation Bible School News:

Child Evangelism Fellowship of Northern New Mexico is sponsoring Vacation Bible Schools and 5-Day Clubs June 25-July 26 in Los Alamos and surrounding area.

The schools and clubs listed below will be taught by trained Christian Youth in Action summer missionaries and feature Bible and Missionary Stories, Crafts, Scripture Memory, Songs, Snacks, Games and Prizes.

Schedule:

  • June 17-21, Victory Faith Church VBS, 823 Angel Duran Dr., Espanola 87532, 10 am-12 pm 
  • June 17-21, Calvary Chapel VBS, 580 North Mesa Road, Los Alamos 87544, 1:30 pm-4:30 pm  
  • June 24-28, Pojoaque
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Los Alamos First Born Celebrating 10 Year Anniversary!

 

FBPLA News:

The First Born Program of Los Alamos (FBPLA) is excited to announce its 10th Anniversary Celebration 5:30-7:30 p.m., June 11, 2024 at the Central Park Square Lawn. The event will include cupcakes, giveaways, raffles and more. The whole community is invited to join in the fun.

Zia Credit Union is sponsoring this event. FBPLA is joining Los Alamos Main Street’s Tuesday at the Square concert.

“We are delighted to share this evening with PrideFest as well,” FBPLA Executive Director Ellen Specter said. “Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket, grab dinner from one of the Central Park Read More

Santa Fe Community College And Santa Fe Higher Education Center To Close In Honor Of Juneteenth 

SFCC News:

SANTA FE – Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) and the Santa Fe Higher Education Center will be closed Wednesday, June 19, in honor of Juneteenth.

No classes or activities will be held and no other student services will be available. The college’s early childhood development center, Kids Campus and the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center also will be closed.

All facilities will reopen and services will resume Thursday, June 20.

Fall credit classes begin Aug. 19. For information on registration, visit sfcc.edu/get-started/apply-and-register/ or call 505.428.1270. Learn Read More

Kiwanis Pinon K-Kids Donate To African Library Project

Kiwanis Pinon K-Kids with their donation check from funds they raised selling items to help ship books to schools in Africa as part of the African Library Project. Courtesy/Kiwanis

The K-Kids organization at Pinon Elementary School raised $400 for the Kiwanis African Library Project. According to Pinon K-Kids Faculty Advisor Jodi Hughes, the kids made and sold many items such as rubber band bracelets, earrings and charms. The money will be used to help ship donated books, collected earlier in the year, to schools in Africa. From left, Kiwanis Pinon K-Kids Advisor Doug Hemphill presents their Read More

50 Fabulous Summer Stars And Constellations Event At Jemez Historic Site Saturday June 8

NMHS News:

Jemez Historic Site offers a Summer Star Party co-presented with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society (TAAS) to show people the notable summer stars, planets, constellations, and other dark sky objects in the Jemez dark skies.

Summer Star Party co-presented with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society (TAAS). TAAS member Bryan Crawford will give a 45-minute presentation, “Fabulous 50 Summer Stars and Constellations,” introducing people to the summer night sky 8-11 p.m. Saturday, June 8 at Jemez Historic Site, 18160 N.M. 4 in Jemez Springs.

The talk will be followed by a presenter-led Read More

NMHED: GEAR UP New Mexico Sparks Career Aspirations For High School Students With Engaging College Tours

NMHED News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico Higher Education Department’s GEAR UP New Mexico program is providing high school students with insights into career opportunities through immersive college tours. Over the course of three days, nearly 40 students from across the state had the opportunity to explore a variety of cutting-edge programs and industries.

From Santa Fe Community College to KNME-NMPBS studios in Albuquerque, students actively participated in learning experiences designed to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical applications. These tours showcased a range of career Read More

Aspen Elementary’s Odyssey Of The Mind Division 1 & 2 Are ‘The Little Teams That Could’ At World Competition

Odyssey of the Mind team members from Aspen Elementary pose on the campus of Iowa State University where the World Competition was held, from left, Coach Matt Allen, Idris Ortega (4th grade), Cate Dallman (4th grade), Maverick Hoffer (6th grade), Keiland Kolar (5th grade), Mei Downing Olsen (5th grade), Audrey Thornton (5th grade), Alexander Marshall (4th grade), Kaya Wilson (6th grade), Alma Trujillo (6th grade), Jocelyne Dolejsi (5th grade), Amalia Valdez (5th grade), Noah Walker (5th grade) and Coach Vickie Daley. Courtesy/LAPS

Opening ceremonies at the Odyssey of Mind World Competition. Read More

Trystan Osburn Of Los Alamos Graduates From United States Air Force Academy

Los Alamos High School Class of 2020 member Trystan Osburn graduated May 30, 2024 from the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Staff Report:

Trystan Terrance Osburn of Los Alamos graduated from the United States Air Force Academy on May 30, 2024 in Colorado Springs. He is a 2020 graduate of Los Alamos High School.

Osburn earned a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering and commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Air Force. He will begin pilot training at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma in August.

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Three Los Alamos Students Qualify To Compete At World’s Largest Junior High Rodeo Finals June 23-29 In Iowa

Los Alamos Middle School 8th grade student Teagan Trujillo dismounting during a goat-tying run during the May 24-25 State Finals in Lovington. Photo by Jennings Photography

Los Alamos Middle School 8th grade student Reed Trujillo chute dogging during the May 24-25 State Finals in Lovington. Photo by Jennings Photography

RODEO News:

Teagan Trujillo and Reed Trujillo, both 8th graders at Los Alamos Middle School and Paige Trujillo, a 6th grader at Aspen Elementary School in Los Alamos, cousins who all reside in Abiquiu have just earned positions on the 2024 New Mexico state/provincial National Read More

Faculty Research Informs Classroom Design For All Learners

Faculty researchers apply input from neuroatypical students to classroom design ideas for industry partner Steelcase. Courtesy/David Kniola and Elif Tural

VIRGINIA TECH News:

Faculty from the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design and the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences conducted a study that informs classroom designs by incorporating the perspective of neuroatypical students.

This study on universal design, supported by funding from Steelcase, a global design and thought leader in the world of work, is not only acting as an industry guide, but its findings are attracting Read More

Composer Soon Hee Newbold Visits Los Alamos Public Schools Orchestra Students

Composer Soon Hee Newbold signed autographs for students during her visit to Los Alamos. Courtesy/LAPS

Community members Sue and Paul Bombardt provided funding to bring Soon Hee Newbold to the special event.  Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) orchestra students had the opportunity recently to meet Soon Hee Newbold, Korean American composer, conductor, violinist, actor, police officer and martial artist. In addition,  Newbold spent the afternoon working with students at both the middle school and high school.

Valerie Collins, Michelle Rosette and the rest of Read More

Los Alamos High School Students Honored At 2024 New Mexico Enchantment Awards For Work On Olions Production

Los Alamos High School students from left, Kaitlyn Seitz-Pruitt, Zachary Sestric and Ariela Rittner were honored at the 2024 New Mexico Enchantment Awards for their work with the Olions production of Disney’s Frozen. Not pictured: Noah Banks. Courtesy/LAPS

The New Mexico High School Musical Theatre Awards recognizes individual and communal artistry in performance, and honors teachers and their schools’ commitment to performing arts education.  Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Four Los Alamos High School students were honored at the 2024 New Mexico Enchantment Awards.

Sophomores Noah Banks, Read More

Two Openings Remain For Students In The 2024 Summer Film Intensive Program At PAC 8

Students from a previous Summer Film Intensive Program at PAC 8. Courtesy/PAC 8

Students from a previous Summer Film Intensive Program at PAC 8. Courtesy/PAC 8

PAC 8 News:

For the 4th consecutive year, PAC 8 will be teaming up with the Los Alamos Teen Center, the Youth Activity Center and Fuller Lodge Art Center, to offer the Summer Film Intensive Program.

Open to youth ages 13-18, this 3-week program will take participants through all of the steps in the process of creating an original short film – screen writing, camera operation, production planning and location shooting, acting, editing, Read More

Los Alamos High School Students Garner Thirteen Awards In 2024 New Mexico Scholastic Art And Writing Competition

Catherine Price’s Gold Key winner in Drawing and Illustration titled ‘Splashes of Joy’. Courtesy/LAPS

New Mexico 3rd District Congressional Art Competition Winner ‘What Does Democracy Mean to Me?’ by Catherine Price. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Nine Los Alamos High School art students competed in the 2024 New Mexico Scholastic Art and Writing Competition and won a total of 13 awards.

This year’s silver and gold key winners exhibited their work at the African American Performing Arts Center and Exhibit Hall in EXPO New Mexico in Albuquerque. All students were recognized at the Scholastic Art Read More

LAHS Student Helena Welch Places 3rd In Mathematics At International Science And Engineering Fair In Los Angeles

LAPS News:

Los Alamos High School 10th grader Helena Welch placed 3rd in Mathematics at the 2024 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Los Angeles.

She was awarded $1,000 for her project, “Virtually Reconstructing an Ancient Musical Instrument”. In addition, she received a special award of $500 from the American Mathematical Society. There were 61 countries represented and over 1600 participants.

The ISEF draws high school scientists from around the world. This year’s winners shared more than $9 million in awards. Read More

Los Alamos High School French Students Receive National Recognition In 2024 Le Grand Concours Competition

LAHS French students competed in the national French competition, Le Grand Concours, receiving national recognition, Kieran Gattiker, Irina Maiorov, Maddalena Mereghetti and Uxue Sansinena. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Los Alamos High School (LAHS) French students competed in the national French competition, Le Grand Concours, receiving national recognition.

LAHS students Cecelia Pietryga (ranked 8th nationally), Tabitha Gelfand (ranked 9th nationally), Nailah Quartey (ranked 14th nationally), Uxue Sansinena (ranked 6th nationally), Irina Maiorov (ranked 10th nationally), Read More

LAHS Junior Jane Mocko Awarded 2024 Rensselaer Medal

LAHS Junior Jane Mocko receives the Rensselaer medal for 2024 as well as a Society of Women Engineers Certificate of Merit. Celebrating with her are Physics Teacher Debbie Grothaus, Chemistry Teacher Michela Ombelli, Principal Renee Dunwoody,  Math Teacher Ethan Honnell, Biology Teacher Stephanie Mitchell and Math Teacher Stephanie Abney. Courtesy/LAPS

LAHS Principal Renee Dunwoody presents the Rensselaer award to junior Jane Mocko for her accomplishments in math and science. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Los Alamos High School Junior Jane Mocko has been selected to receive the 2024 Read More

LAPS Board Selects Ryan Adams To Fill Dist. 2 Vacancy

Ryan Adams

LAPS News:

The Los Alamos Public Schools Board of Education has selected Ryan Adams to fill the vacancy in District 2, which resulted from the resignation of former School Board President Antonio Jaurigue. District 2 includes Chamisa Elementary School in White Rock.

Adams will be sworn in at the start of the June 11 School Board meeting.

Board members cited Adams’ “fresh perspective and new eyes” as well as his experience in accounting as reasons for their selection. Adams is a relative newcomer to Los Alamos. He has children attending elementary, middle and high school.

“I am humbled Read More

Bell Academy Summer Program For Blind & Low Vision Children Runs June 3-14, 2024

BELL ACADEMY News:

Bell Academy’s summer program for blind and low vision children runs June 3-14. This summer program is open to all blind and visually impaired New Mexico youth ages 4-12 and is free of charge.

Donations to the 2024 National Federation of the Blind, (NFB) Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning (BELL) academy of New Mexico can be made one of two ways:

Contributions can be mailed to the following address:

  • German Benitez, Treasurer
    3416 B Herrera Road NW
    Albuquerque, NM 87105
    (make check payable to NFBNM add BELL Academy in the memo field)
  • Visit the NFBNM website at Donate |
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PAC 8’s Summer Media Classes Start June 10

Openings remain in PAC 8’s Summer Media Classes, which start June 10. Courtesy/PAC 8

Openings remain in PAC 8’s Summer Media Classes, which start June 10. Courtesy/PAC 8

PAC 8 News:

Openings remain in PAC 8’s Summer Media Classes, which start June 10.

In Session 1, students will be producing a short documentary on the Bradbury Science Museum. In Session 3, students will create a short documentary on the Los Alamos History Museum. In other classes students learn how to use GoPro cameras, editing using Adobe Premiere, and Music Production using Logic Pro. Students also learn how to use digital cameras, Read More

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