Heinrich, Moran Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Create Pathways To Stable Careers
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) introduced the bipartisan Apprenticeship Pathways Act, legislation to create pathways to careers for high school students by expanding access to apprenticeship programs.
Apprenticeships offer a direct path to acquiring in-demand skills, and early exposure to industries can encourage more students to pursue careers in those professions. Expanding apprenticeship programs for high school students can help address workforce shortages and ensure a sustainable workforce pipeline. Read More
Gessing: Kids Count Report … A Wake-Up Call
By PAUL J. GESSING
President
Rio Grande Foundation
Once again New Mexico is at the very bottom of a list. Kids Count 2023 is compiled by the Annie E. Casey Foundation with distribution and media handled by New Mexico Voices for Children.
While it is not the report Rio Grande Foundation would compile, the 16 variables considered in do highlight issues regarding the well-being of New Mexico children. Sadly, like so many similar reports, the results are not good for our state. What is unique is the positive spin being applied by Voices for Children.
As Voices for Children’s Amber Wallin recently wrote Read More
LAAC: New Classes Coming To Fuller Lodge Art Center
New Mexico Activities Association Member Schools Approve Bylaw On Crowd Control & Unsportsmanlike Conduct
NMAA News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Activities Association membership recently voted in favor of a proposed update to sportsmanship bylaws.
NMAA high schools voted by nearly 80% in favor of Bylaw 7.7.4 – Crowd Control & Unsportsmanlike Conduct. The new policy will be enacted beginning with the 2023-2024 school year.
“We are glad to see our member schools approve this updated bylaw which coincides with our Compete with Class initiative and hope this will help eliminate much of the growing bad behavior,” NMAA Executive Director Sally Marquez said.
The updated bylaw now specifies the Read More
Kiwanis Club Of Los Alamos Announces 2023 Scholarship Winners Ming Yuan Lo, Madelyn Crotzer And Quinton Geller
Kiwanis 2023 Scholarship recipient Madelyn Crotzer. Courtesy/Kiwanis
Kiwanis 2023 Scholarship recipient Ming Yuan Lo. Courtesy/Kiwanis
Kiwanis 2023 Scholarship recipient Quinton Geller. Courtesy/Kiwanis
Kiwanis Club News:
During the past two weeks, Kiwanis members had the opportunity to meet some of the club’s 2023 scholarship recipients. Ming Yuan Lo, Madelyn Crotzer and Quinton Geller spoke at Kiwanis meetings about their community service activities and plans for the future.
Ming, who attended with his father, Li-Ta Lo, was the Kiwanis Lee and Lou Pierotti Scholarship recipient. Read More
HED Offering $5 Million In Debt Forgiveness For Teachers
HED News:
Loan Repayment Program Application Open Until Aug. 1
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Higher Education Department (HED) is encouraging teachers with outstanding student loans to apply for debt forgiveness through the state’s Teacher Loan Repayment Program, which is now accepting applications until Aug. 1.
New Mexico licensed teachers working in high-need fields and schools statewide may be eligible for up to $6,000 per year for two years toward principal debt and interest on federal student loans related to teacher education.
The program received a record Read More
Thrive Community Charter School Teaching Kids How To Ride A Bike In Eight Lessons
Courtesy/AllKidsBike
EDUCATION News:
SANTA FE — The All Kids Bike Kindergarten Learn-to-Ride Program is a fleet of 24 bikes, pedal conversion kits, helmets, one teacher instruction bike and certified curriculum teacher training, which is everything needed to teach kids how to progress from balance to riding a bike in 8 lessons at Thrive Community Charter School.
Lisa Weyer, Executive Director of the Strider Education Foundation explains, “The ability to ride a bike develops physical and mental well-being and instills confidence which can lead to better focus in the classroom. Kindergarten Read More
LANL Shares Recent Community Events And Activities
SCHOLARSHIPS:
Laboratory employees pledge more than $400,000 for scholarships. Fund supporting Northern New Mexico students celebrates its 25th anniversary. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) events and activities:
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:
Forum highlights Laboratory opportunities for regional businesses. Long-term partnerships are key to ongoing growth. Courtesy/LANL
EDUCATION:
Challenge Tomorrow trailers bring cutting-edge science to Peñasco. More than 330 students enjoy the traveling STEM education experience. Courtesy/LANL
SCIENCE: Read More
Youth Hunters Practice Firearms Safety At NMDGF Event
Youth taking part in the New Mexico Youth Hunter Education Challenge earlier this month at the Whittington Center near Raton. Courtesy/NMDGF
NMDGF News:
RATON — More than 100 youth from across New Mexico took part in the New Mexico Youth Hunter Education Challenge (YHEC) earlier this month at the Whittington Center near Raton, displaying ethical-hunting and firearm-safety skills they learned from the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish’s (NMDGF) hunter education courses.
“The YHEC is the culmination of what the participants have learned from participating in and passing a hunter Read More
Free 5-Day Bible Club This Week At Ashley Pond Park
Children 4-12 years of age are invited to attend a free 5-Day Bible Club 2-4 p.m. this week at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/Child Evangelism Fellowship
Community News:
Child Evangelism Fellowship is providing a free 5-Day Bible Club 2-4 p.m. this week at Ashley Pond Park (near the Pavilion. The Bible Club is for children 4-12 years of age.
The Bible Club is taught by trained Christian Youth In Action (CYIA) teen summer missionaries and features Bible and Missionary stories, games, snacks, prizes, crafts, songs and Scripture memory.
Text Pam at 505-490-5641 for information or for a registration Read More
Los Alamos Phi Beta Kappa Association Awards Regional Scholarships
Los Alamos Phi Beta Kappa scholarship recipient Justin Mirabal will be attending New Mexico State University to study wildlife and conservation ecology as well as potentially political science. Courtesy/LAPBKA
Los Alamos Phi Beta Kappa scholarship recipient Hailey Capitan will be attending the University of Arizona and majoring in Pre-Nursing. She hopes to earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing and become a travel nurse in pediatrics. Courtesy/LAPBKA
By WENDEE BRUNISH
Los Alamos Phi Beta Kappa Association
The Los Alamos Phi Beta Kappa Association is pleased to announce the winners Read More
Mountaineers Adventure: The Haute Route In The Alps
Rick Rubio ascending a steep couloir (snow chute) using crampons. Courtesy/Mountaineers
By WILLIAM PRIEDHORSKY
Los Alamos Mountaineers
The June 27 Mountaineers meeting will be in-person, with a hybrid adjunct. Rick Rubio will speak about “Skiing the Haute Route”.
The Haute Route is the name given to a route (with several variations) undertaken on foot or by ski touring between the Mont Blanc in Chamonix, France, and the Matterhorn, in Zermatt, Switzerland.
Come listen to Rick’s presentation as he describes his once-in-a-lifetime back country ski trip through the French and Swiss Alps Read More
LAHS Graduates Yunseo Kim And Sonja Ebey Awarded 2023 Los Alamos Phi Beta Kappa Scholarships
Los Alamos Phi Beta Kappa Scholarship recipient Yunseo Kim will attend Columbia University in New York and plans to double-major in Political Science and Human Rights. Courtesy/LAPBKA
Los Alamos Phi Beta Kappa Scholarship recipient Sonja Ebey will attend St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, and plans to major in math and physics, while continuing with extracurricular dance. Courtesy/LAPBKA
By JOYCE ANN GUZIK
Los Alamos Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa
The Los Alamos Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa is pleased to announce $1,000 scholarship awards to Yunseo Kim and Sonja Ebey, 2023 graduates of Read More
LAHS Athlete Melaki Gutierrez Competes At Nike Outdoor Nationals Track & Field Championships In Oregon
Los Alamos High School (LAHS) athlete Melaki Gutierrez, left, competed June 15-18, 2023, at the Nike Outdoor Nationals Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Ore. Melaki was part of the NM Elite 4 by 100 where they brought home a Silver Medal with a time of 41.44. Courtesy photo Read More
SFCC: Launches New Web Page For Online Programs
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College SFCC has launched a web page that provides a basic guide to programs offered online. Visit https://www.sfcc.edu/online/ to check out the options.
Please note https://www.sfcc.edu/online/ is an evolving web page that will be updated. Some of the programs listed also have in-person classes available, as well as online classes. An online college education offers students the opportunity to study from the comfort of home and on a flexible schedule. Classes are often available on demand and students can access course materials and assignments Read More
LARSO Announces First Graduating Class Of Matter Of Balance Program
Fall Prevention Master Trainer Bernadette Lauritzen, left, with members of LARSO’s first graduating class of the Matter of Balance Program. Photo by Karen Breault
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Matter of Balance – Master Trainer
LARSO
The Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) recently trained four Master Trainers in Fall Prevention, during the month of May and implemented the new program the following week.
A Matter of Balance (MOB) is an evidence-based program designed to reduce the fear of falling and improve activity levels among community-dwelling older adults.
The Read More
LAPS School Board Meeting Recap For June 13
Representatives from Dekker, Perich, Sabatini and the Jaynes Corporation presented an update on the Piñon construction project. Courtesy/LAPS
Assistant Superintendent Carter Payne gave an overview of the policy review process. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The LAPS School Board met last week on Tuesday, in the School Boardroom and via Zoom. Here is a recap:
The meeting opened with recognition of Chamisa Elementary School teacher Carolyn Torres who is one of twelve winners of the 2023 Excellence in STEM Awards, also known as the STEMYs. Recent Los Alamos High School graduate Fayrouz Mourad Read More
JJAB Seeking Community Support For School Supply Drive
JJAB News:
It is hard to believe that we are already into summer and thinking about a new school year. This time of year brings one of JJAB’s favorite programs: our annual school supply drive.
Starting in 2017, JJAB began raising funds to provide Los Alamos Public School (LAPS) students school supplies such as backpacks, notebooks, pencils, pens, crayons, graphing paper, folders, headphones, Clorox wipes, tissues, and other academic supplies. This year, we are once again asking the Los Alamos community to join us in ensuring that every youth is equipped with the tools they need to succeed in Read More
LAF&SF: Lecture By Nels Hoffman, PhD June 27 At SALA
Courtesy/LAF&SF
LAF&SF
Los Alamos Faith & Science Forum (LAF&SF) to present the lecture, “Minds Beyond Earth: SETI (The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence), UFOs, and the Heavenly Host” by Nels Hoffman, PhD, Tuesday, June 27.
The lecture will take place at SALA Event Center with pizza served in the lobby at 6 p.m. and the lecture beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Roxy Movie Theater.
For millennia, humans have looked to the heavens for guidance, help, and hope. In 1959, Cocconi and Morrison* proposed a search for radio signals sent by a hypothetical advanced civilization Read More
AFT Re-Elects Whitney Holland As President And Kathy Chavez As Vice President
AFT NM News:
Albuquerque – American Federation of Teachers New Mexico President Whitney Holland and Executive Vice President Kathy Chavez released the following statements after their re-election at the 60th AFT NM Convention:
“It is a great honor to be re-elected unanimously by delegates from across New Mexico at our union’s convention,” Holland said. “This vote reflected the hard work our union is making to ensure every educator or healthcare worker we represent is seen, heard, and valued in this union. We are working to build a more inclusive union that has space at the table Read More
