Governor On Largest New Mexico PreK Program Expansion
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced at the White House July 19 the largest-ever expansion of PreK programs in New Mexico that will increase the number of students served by more than 3,000, “a huge leap forward in the governor’s mission of creating a comprehensive educational system from cradle to career”.
The governor made the announcement at the White House States Convening on Child Care alongside First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, which brought together nearly 100 state legislators from Read More
Governor Leads Delegation To Kansas Dyslexia Institute
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
From the Office of the Governor:
PITTSBURG, Kan. — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will lead a New Mexico delegation to Kansas to observe and evaluate a nationally renowned reading and literacy center this week.
The delegation will meet with educational leaders at Pittsburg State University’s Center of READing to understand the benefits and outcomes of the program, as well as how New Mexico might develop a similar program.
The governor will travel with Senate President Pro Tempore Mimi Stewart, Children’s Cabinet Director Mariana Padilla and Higher Education Secretary Read More
Charter Schools Conference July 25-26-27 To Celebrate Innovation As New Mexico Movement Turns 30
Charter school pioneers at an interview filmed in June at Media Arts Collaborative Charter School. Courtesy/PED
PED News:
SANTA FE – Class sizes often are small. Students can immerse themselves in environments that cater to their interests. Innovation abounds.
This year, the charter school movement in New Mexico turns 30, as 1993 was the year the charter school law was enacted. The annual charter school conference takes place Monday-Wednesday in the Albuquerque area to celebrate the journey, success stories and collaboration.
There are about 100 charter schools in New Mexico, with most Read More
Santa Fe Community College Visual Art Gallery Presents ‘Snyder’s Sculptural Ceramics’ A Pop-Up Show
Spencer Snyder’s Sculptural Ceramics pop-up show underway at SFCC through Aug. 24. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) Visual Arts Gallery presents “Spencer Snyder’s Sculptural Ceramics”, a pop-up show in the main foyer of the Fine Arts Building, 6401 Richards Ave.
The show is open to view through closing reception 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24. Refreshments will be served at the closing reception.
Director of Art on Campus Linda Cassel said, “SFCC hopes to have more of these short-term pop-up shows on campus. We’re excited to showcase the sculptural ceramics Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: PEEC Volunteer Bonnie Klamm
On the Job in Los Alamos is volunteer Bonnie Klamm with Rosa the milk snake Friday afternoon at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Klamm said Rosa is 15 years old. Brightly colored and strikingly patterned, milk snakes are nonvenomous, according to Live Science. They are often confused with dangerous copperheads or coral snakes; however, milk snakes are a species of kingsnake and pose no threat to humans. Source: livescience.com. The nature center, operated by the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC), is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and closed Read More
LAPS Foundation: 2023 Kristin Kosiewicz Substance Abuse Awareness Scholarship Recipients Norah Gartz, Logan Perez
Los Alamos High School graduating seniors Norah Gartz and Logan Perez are recipients of a 2023 Kristin Kosiewicz Substance Abuse Awareness Scholarship. Courtesy/LAPS Foundation
LAPS FOUNDATION News:
LAPS Foundation announces Norah Gartz and Logan Perez as the Los Alamos High School graduating seniors selected for the 2023 Kristin Kosiewicz Substance Abuse Awareness Scholarship this year.
This is the second year for the scholarship, which is awarded in memory of Kristin Kosiewicz, a 1993 graduate of Los Alamos High School who passed away Sept. 26, 2021.
The scholarship’s purpose is to Read More
Digital Photography For Beginners At LATC July 31-Aug. 3
Y News:
The Los Alamos Family YMCA Teen Center (LATC) and Los Alamos Photography Club are hosting a “Digital Photography for Beginners” class with photographer Martin Cooper, 1-4 p.m. July 31-Aug. 3, for teens age 13-19.
This free 4-day class will teach students the ins and outs of using a digital camera to take and develop high quality photos. They’ll learn how to use the hardware and software of modern digital cameras as well as what subject and composition makes a good photo.
Each day will consist of a lecture and discussion of that day’s topic followed by practical hands-on experience with equipment Read More
Student Sculpture Takes Up Temporary Residence At PED
Fifth-grade students in the Salazar Elementary School Art Squad gather Friday with their art piece, teachers and Education Secretary Arsenio Romero in the lobby of the PED Building in Santa Fe. Courtesy/PED
PED News:
SANTA FE — Art, science, technology, engineering and math intertwine for creative fifth-grade students in the Salazar Elementary Art Squad.
The visionary sculpture, which was carefully designed and methodically assembled, was installed at the New Mexico Public Education Department’s (PED) Jerry Apodaca Education Building Friday and will be on display through August. Read More
LAHS’s Harmony Gutierrez Celebrates 16th Birthday Today!
Los Alamos High School (LAHS) student Harmony Gutierrez is celebrating her 16th birthday today and her mom wanted to share this milestone with the community and surprise her daughter with a special message: ‘Happy 16th Birthday Harmony. I’m so proud of the young lady you’ve become!’ Love, Mom (Jordan Archuleta). Harmony will enter the 11th grade next month at LAHS. Courtesy photo Read More
Scenes From Ground Breaking For New Piñon School
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) with Dekker Perich Sabatini Architects and Jaynes Corporation held a ground breaking ceremony for the community Wednesday, July 19 at Piñon Elementary School in White Rock. The event kicked of the start of construction this week of the new Piñon Elementary School. Construction of the new school building is scheduled to be completed by December 2024. Demolition of the current buildings will start in January 2025. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene From the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Piñon Elementary School Wednesday July 19, 2023, at Read More
Boys Topper Premier Soccer Camp For 6th-8th Grade
TOPPER News:
Sign ups are now open for the Boys Topper Premier Soccer Camp, which will be held 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4 at the North Mesa Soccer Fields.
Questions may be directed to Vance Boone at 505.412.1878 or lahsboyssoccerbooster@gmail.com
Sign up here.
Details:
- This camp is specifically designed for serious soccer players entering 6th to 8th grade looking for a professionally run camp focused on preparing players for high school and beyond.
- The camp will be run by the Los Alamos High School Boys’ Soccer coaching staff led by Vance Boone, along with senior players.
- Players will participate
Los Alamos Faith And Science Forum Presents ‘Artificial Intelligence, Philosophy, Science, Peril, And Promise’ July 25
LAFSF News:
Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum (LAFSF) presents “Artificial Intelligence, Philosophy, Science, Peril, and Promise” by Dr. James Carroll at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 25 at SALA Event Centre. Food trucks will be available in the parking lot.
Recent advances in Artificial Intelligence have surprised many, and have led to an intense discussion about issues surrounding their safety and ethical use. In this lecture we will try to address some of the philosophical questions surrounding AI, such as “Can computers think?”, “Do they understand?”, “WHAT do they understand?”, “Are they Read More
NNSA To Award $2.17 Million For Apprenticeship Programs
NNSA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has awarded two organizations five-year grants totaling $2.17 million, to develop and strengthen apprenticeship training programs aligned with NNSA’s needs for traditional and emerging technician positions throughout its laboratories, plants and sites.
The selections were made after review of grant applications submitted in response to the funding opportunity announcement.
These awards are granted under the new DOE National Laboratory Jobs ACCESS – Apprenticeships Read More
Op-Ed: The Future Of Hydrogen In New Mexico
DR. VAN ROMERO
New Mexico Tech
Vice President of Special Research Programs
Professor of Physics
The time is now for New Mexico to move toward a new energy future. The Department of Energy is investing $7 billion in regional clean energy Hydrogen Hubs. These Hubs will produce, store, and burn hydrogen – a fuel that will help us meet the critical energy needs of our communities without emitting carbon, depending on how it is produced and managed.
A focus on hydrogen will benefit New Mexico energy landscape. First, hydrogen presents New Mexico with the opportunity to diversify our energy economy Read More
LAPS Joins Forces To Face Fentanyl Crisis Head On
LAPS Superintendent Jennifer Guy, left, and Prevention Support Specialist Kristine Coblentz at the Post recently to discuss the Fentanyl crisis impacting the schools, community, state and nation. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Superintendent Jennifer Guy and Prevention Support Specialist Kristine Coblentz attended a meeting at the Los Alamos Daily Post recently to discuss the Fentanyl crisis impacting the schools, community, state and nation. They described the partnerships Read More
2023 Hilltopper Run To Benefit LAPS Foundation, XC Team
TCR Productions Race Management founder and 1972 Los Alamos High School graduate Tom Rojas and LAPS Foundation Board President Judy Bjarke-McKenzie discuss details for the upcoming Hilltopper Run at the LAPS Foundation office. The run, which will benefit the LAPS Foundation and the high school cross-country team, will be held Aug. 19. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Scene from 2022 Hilltopper Run. Courtesy/LAPS Foundation
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Tom Rojas has been a runner all his life.
“I have no explanation for this,” he said.
Still, Read More
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham To Speak At White House Event On Early Childhood Education & Care
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
From the Office of the Governor:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is giving the keynote address Thursday during the White House States Convening on Child Care event.
Her address will highlight the groundbreaking work done to support and expand the early childhood education and care system in New Mexico.
The event begins at 7 a.m. (MST) / 9 a.m. (EST). It will be closed to the press but it will be streamed on the White House YouTube page.
Other speakers include:
- Morgan Mohr (IGA/GPC) & Mario Cardona (DPC)
- Jennifer Klein, Director of the Gender Policy
New Mexico Historic Sites Prepared To Preserve Its Structures And Tell Its Stories
Fort Stanton Chapel. Courtesy/Kenneth Walter, NMHS
NMHS News:
SANTA FE — How does New Mexico Historic Sites (NMHS) tell our state’s stories? There are a lot of resources at hand! Staff take their lead from the very land and structures managed by NMHS, but they also rely on public records, collections of photographs and documents, other kinds of historical research to help frame New Mexico’s stories, and living memory.
It can sometimes be difficult to wrangle all that information—and even more so with history as far-reaching as Fort Stanton Historic Site’s. On its face, the site ought to inspire Read More
Rotary Foreign Exchange Student From Spain Seeking Host Family In Los Alamos
ROTARY News:
The Rotary Club of Los Alamos is seeking a host family for a senior high school age student from Spain from August through October 2023.
Interested families should contact either Laura Gonzales at 505.699.5880 or Tim Bullock at 303.552.7099. Read More
School Board Candidate Coupland Hosts July Meet & Greets
COMMUNITY News:
Lauren Coupland is running for School Board in District 3. She is eager to meet community members, listen and discuss the issues that are most important in the local school communities.
In July there are two opportunities to meet the candidate:
- 6-8 p.m., Wednesday July 19 – Bathtub Row Brewing Patio; and
- 4-6 p.m., Saturday July 29 – Urban Park Pavilion.
Direct questions or requests for accommodations to CommitteeToElectLaurenCoupland@gmail.com.
More information can be found on at electcoupland.com or on Facebook at facebook.com/CouplandforSchoolBoard. Read More
