Community Forum On Global Health Sunday Sept. 10
Richard Skolnik
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A Community Forum on Global Health will be presented by Richard Skolnik of White Rock, 11:45 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 10 at Unitarian Church of Los Alamos, 1738 North Sage St.
Skolnik will explain why Global Health is so important, citing health, social, economic and ethical reasons. He will use examples from COVID to highlight why people should care more now about Global Health than before. He also will offer suggestions about measures that concerned people can take to ensure that more people Read More
Emra Farkas To Present Lecture On ‘Finding Where God Is Seen And Felt – What’s Church Got To Do With It?’ Sept. 23
First Church of Christ, Scientist, Santa Fe News:
Emra Farkas will be giving a lecture, Finding where God is seen and felt – what’s church got to do with it?, 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, at the Meem Auditorium on Museum Hill, 708 Camino Lejo in Santa Fe.
The lecture is free and is sponsored by First Church of Christ, Scientist, Santa Fe. Farkas is a Christian Science practitioner, teacher and member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship from Santa Fe.
Her talk has to do with how a paradigm shift in thought reveals “God’s goodness for ourselves and those around us”.
LAMC Shares Q&A On Understanding Prostate Cancer
LAMC Urologist Vincent Fiorica, MD
Los Alamos Medical Center News:
Prostate cancer is a condition often heard about, but perhaps seldom fully understood.
In recognition of National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) asked LAMC Urologist Vincent Fiorica, MD, to answer some of the most frequently asked questions concerning this common form of cancer.
What is the prostate?
- The prostate is a gland that is only found in men, located just below the bladder and in front of the rectum. It is an important reproductive tool because it produces some of the fluid (semen)
Low Vision Support Group To Meet Sept. 12 At Mesa Library
LAFSE Co-Presidents Wish Educators A Restful Labor Day!
LAFSE Co-President Trey Pereyra
By Trey Pereyra and Stacy Martens
Co-presidents
Los Alamos Federation of School Employees
Labor Day marks an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers as well as the labor movement throughout the United States.
On this day, we recognize the substantial and dedicated contribution educators, whether teachers, paraprofessionals, maintenance, transportation, custodial, secretarial, clerks, or technicians, have provided to America’s children. There is no work more noble than to provide generations of children Read More
Barranca Mesa Elementary School PTO Announces Inaugural Trick-Or-Trot 5K & 1 Miler Fun Run/Walk
LAPS News:
The PTO for Barranca Mesa Elementary School is hosting its annual Trick-or-Trot 5K Fun Run & Walk Saturday, Oct. 28 at Barranca Mesa Elementary School, 57 Loma Del Escolar.
The 1 Miler starts at 9 a.m., and the 5K will begin at 9:30 a.m.
Wear your best costume and join in the most fun event of the Halloween season! Monsters of all ages and fitness levels are invited to participate. Choose the distance that works best for you and your family.
There will be a “Monster Mash” dance party for all runners and spectators after the running ends. It will include dancing, an award ceremony and prize Read More
Aspen Student Amalia Valdez Excels At STEM Program
Aspen Elementary School student Amalia Valdez and another scholar dissect a cow heart during their participation in the National Youth Leadership Forum Pathways to STEM’ this summer at the University of Denver. Courtesy/LAPS
The team of scholars pose with their advisor to show off their certificates after completing the National Youth Leadership Forum ‘Pathways to STEM’ program this summer at the University of Denver. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Aspen Elementary School student Amalia Valdez spent six days at the University of Denver over the summer participating in the National Youth Read More
SFCC Water Pressure Update – Main Campus To Remain Closed Through Labor Day Sept. 4; Anticipated Opening Sept. 5 – Online Services, Online Classes Available
SFCC News:
SANTA FE – Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) Water Pressure Update: Due to the impacts of low water pressure arising from Santa Fe County construction projects near the campus, the SFCC Main Campus (at 6401 Richards Ave.) will remain closed through Labor Day, Sept. 4.
The anticipated opening of the SFCC Main Campus is Tuesday, Sept. 5.
The lower-than-normal water pressure has compromised the college’s fire suppression system, which prohibits the public or employees from coming onto campus. A fully functional fire suppression system is a requirement for the college to be open. Read More
Los Alamos High School Students Excel On AP® Exams
LAPS News:
Last May 268 Los Alamos High School (LAHS) students completed 488 AP® exams in 26 subjects. More than 78% of students received scores of 3 or higher on their exams.
The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program® (AP®) provides students with the opportunity to take rigorous college-level courses while still in high school, and to earn college credit, advanced placement, or both for successful performance on the AP Exams.
The AP program at LAHS offers courses in the Arts, English, History and Social Sciences, Math and Computer Science, Sciences and World Languages.
As part of this Read More
Former Marshal And FBI Special Agent Sonya K. Chavez Appointed To Lead New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy
Sonya K. Chavez
DPS News:
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SANTA FE – Respected law enforcement official Sonya K. Chavez has been appointed to serve as the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy Director.
Chavez announced her retirement from federal service after a 27-year career as a Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent, and for the past five years as the United States Marshal for the District of New Mexico. She will start her new role Oct. 28, 2023.
“Sonya Chavez has been an amazing law enforcement partner while serving as the New Mexico U.S. Marshal and during Read More
Mentors Needed For Elementary School Robotics!
FIRST News:
Los Alamos is an active community in youth robotics with several key programs in the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) robotics series (firstinspires.org).
These programs are mentioned below. Mentors are needed to assist with all steps of the program, but particularly in the basic levels at the FLL or elementary/secondary schools. Any interested individuals can contact info@team4153.org for more information and they can point you in the right direction and offer resources to begin the journey. All of these programs focus on using teamwork Read More
SFCC Main Campus To Remain Closed Thursday Due To Low Water Pressure
Santa Fe Community College. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE – Santa Fe Community College Water Pressure Update: Due to the impacts of low water pressure arising from Santa Fe County construction projects near the campus, the SFCC Main Campus (at 6401 Richards Ave.) will remain closed on Thursday, Aug. 31.
The lower-than-normal water pressure has compromised the college’s fire suppression system, which prohibits the public or employees from coming onto campus. A fully functional fire suppression system is a requirement for the college to be open. County officials report that work to “reenergize Read More
American National Red Cross On 30 Days Of Preparedness
American National Red Cross News:
September is National Preparedness Month, the perfect time to get prepared for disasters. Being prepared can reduce your family’s anxiety over what to do during emergencies and can increase your resiliency following a disaster.
Even though getting prepared can seem overwhelming, it is relatively easy to do once you break it down into smaller, more manageable activities.
If you tackle one task each day throughout the month, you’ll be prepared before you know it.
Small ways to get prepared every day in September:
September 1 – We are starting you off Read More
HSFF Opens High School Fellowship For Juniors & Seniors
HSFF News:
The Historic Santa Fe Foundation (HSFF) has announced a fellowship for high school juniors and seniors.
The HSFF High School Fellowship was established for the purpose of encouraging local high school upperclassmen to engage with Santa Fe’s history and present-day preservation efforts and provides Fellows the opportunity to examine Santa Fe’s history and related contemporary issues with local historians, archeologists and preservation trades professionals.
Participating students will spend the academic year 2023-2024 discussing local history while working on a research Read More
Kristin Henderson Files For Seat On UNM-LA Advisory Board
Kristin Henderson shows her delight after filing for a seat on the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) Advisory Board this afternoon in the Municipal Building. Henderson said she wants to serve on the advisory board because ‘UNM is an important asset to Los Alamos.’ She added, ‘I think we want to have a good partnership between the college and the community.’ This partnership includes offering dual credits and offering continuing education to professionals and education to the general public, she said. ‘I would like to offer to be a reasonable voice on the board,’ she said. Photo by Read More
John Pawlak Files For Seat On UNM-LA Advisory Board
John Pawlak files for a seat on the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) Advisory Board this afternoon in the Municipal Building. As a teacher who taught at Los Alamos High School as well as in Santa Fe and at the New Mexico School of Arts, Pawlak said he appreciates how much education is valued in the community. He added that as a resident of White Rock, he would like to give a voice to White Rock on the advisory board. ‘I just want to be a part of something awe-inspiring,’ Pawlak said. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Jose Correno Files For Seat On UNM-LA Advisory Board
Jose Correno files for a seat on the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) Advisory Board this afternoon in the Municipal Building. Correno said he teaches business classes part-time at the community college and ‘I figured I could be of some usefulness in another capacity.’ He added, ‘I just want to see the school thrive and I want to do whatever I can to make that happen.’ Correno said he has taught at UNM-LA for 6 or 7 years and said the college’s faculty and staff are excellent. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Melanie Colgan Files For Re-Election To School Board
Los Alamos Public Schools Board Member Melanie Colgan files for re-election to District 4 this afternoon in the Municipal Building. Colgan said she decided to run again because ‘I feel like there are a lot of things still undone that I would like to see through.’ These things include re-building Pinon and Chamisa elementary schools as well as addressing the academic discrepancies between different populations of students. ‘I’m excited at the possibility of continuing my service on the LAPS School Board,’ she added. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Sean Stanfield Files For Seat On School Board
Sean Stanfield filed for a seat on the Los Alamos Public Schools Board in District 3, this afternoon in the Municipal Building. Stanfield said he decided to run because he wanted to ‘take some time to give back to the community.’ He added that he would like to focus on education and the teachers. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Sondra Wyman Files For Seat On LAPS School Board
Los Alamos Public Schools Board Member Sondra Wyman files for District 5 this afternoon in the Municipal Building. Wyman was appointed to fill a vacancy on the school board in January and said she decided to run for the seat because ‘I would like to continue on the board.’ Wyman explained the board is working on a strategic plan for the school district and she would like to continue reviewing the new school year calendar. She added that she is serving on several committees including the audit, budget and finance committee as well as the policy review committee. ‘…I can make a difference, support Read More
