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Former UNM-Los Alamos Chancellor Dr. Cynthia Rooney Returns To Classroom
Dr. Cynthia Rooney
UNM-LA News:
The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) is delighted to announce the return of Dr. Cynthia (Cindy) Rooney to the classroom. Dr. Rooney, a Business professor at UNM-Albuquerque and UNM-Los Alamos, and former Chancellor of UNM-Los Alamos, is known for her enthusiasm and unwavering commitment to education.
Those who have interacted with Dr. Rooney in her capacity as an instructor or Chancellor know that she is an energetic and dynamic personality, with many real-world, relevant business and management examples. She is a tremendous resource to both Read More
Los Alamos Public Schools Teachers Receive 2023 NMSBA Excellence In Student Achievement Awards
Aspen Elementary School GATE Teacher Courtney Smith and Los Alamos Online Learning Academy and third and fourth grade Teacher Jacqueline Griego of Los Alamos Online Learning Academy are recipients of the 2023 NMSBA Excellence in Student Achievement Awards. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The New Mexico School Boards Association (NMSBA) recently announced the recipients of the 2023 Excellence in Student Achievement Awards including Jacqueline Griego and Courtney Smith of Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS).
The awards, sponsored by NMSBA, are presented to individuals selected by local boards Read More
Northern New Mexico College President Hector Balderas To Greet Basketball Team Recruits At Signing Day April 22
NNMC President Hector Balderas
NNMC News:
ESPAÑOLA — Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) will host a Signing Day for its women’s and men’s basketball teams 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, April 22, at Jason’s Deli, 5920 Holly Ave. NE in Albuquerque.
NNMC President Hector Balderas will preside over the event, where he will welcome in-state recruits to both the men’s and women’s (Eagles and Lady Eagles) teams. Five international players were signed at a ceremony March 4, 2023.
“One of New Mexico’s best kept secrets is that we are a basketball state—from Peñasco to Hobbs, we have one of the richest legacies Read More
Pongratz: Importance Of Later Start Time For Teens At LAHS
By MORRIE PONGRATZ
Former School Board Member
As a former school board member, I know that changing schedules is the “third rail” of school administration. I applaud the Albuquerque Public Schools for having the courage to recognize the science and move their high school start times later in the morning. Seeing on the Los Alamos Public Schools website that “Student Well-being” is their top focus gives me the incentive to write this letter.
According to the CDC Children and adolescents who do not get enough sleep have a higher risk of obesity, diabetes, injuries, poor mental health, and problems Read More
IAIA To Host 2023 Commencement Ceremony May 13
Courtesy/IAIA
IAIA News:
The Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) 2023 Commencement Ceremony is 10 a.m. Saturday, May 13, in the Performing Arts and Fitness Center on the IAIA campus.
This year’s program will feature keynote speaker Jeffrey Gibson, a member of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians and of Cherokee descent, who has been selected to give the commencement address. In addition to delivering the commencement address, Gibson will also be awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Humanities degree during the ceremony.
Gibson’s work fuses his Choctaw and Cherokee heritage and experience Read More
Santa Fe Community College Respiratory Care Therapy Program Information Sessions Begin May 2
SFCC Respiratory Care Therapy students are trained in the Medical Simulation Lab on campus. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
The Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) Respiratory Care Therapy program will host a free series of information sessions as follows:
- 10 a.m. to noon May 2;
- Noon to 2 p.m. May 4;
- 10 a.m. to noon May 9; and
- Noon to 2 p.m. May 11.
All sessions are in Room 433 in the Health and Sciences Building on the SFCC Campus at 6401 Richards Ave. in Santa Fe.
Learn more about Respiratory Therapy and how to apply for admission. Read more about the Respiratory Care Therapy program at https://www.sfcc.edu/programs/respiratory-care/ Read More
Rotary Club Recognizes Award-winning LAHS Hilltalkers
On behalf of the Rotary Club of Los Alamos, Club President Alison Pannell, left, presented a check in the amount of $250 to Los Alamos High School junior Max Posada and Hilltalkers Speech and Debate Coach Margo Batha in support of the award-winning Hilltalkers impressive program. Posada, the Hilltalkers’ President, shared with Rotarians how much he enjoys participating in speech and debate with other enthusiastic teammates. Photo by Linda Hull Read More
Society Of Catholic Scientists Hosts Public Lecture April 28
Prof. Stephen Barr of University of Delaware
SCS News:
The New Mexico Chapter of the Society of Catholic Scientists (SCS) is pleased to invite the local community to a public lecture to be given by Prof. Stephen Barr of University of Delaware, Physics, the President and founder of the Society of Catholic Scientists, on “Is the Universe Fine-Tuned for Life? Anthropic Coincidences and Multiverse Ideas”, at Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) Catholic Church at 7 p.m. Friday, April 28 in the Karen McLaughlin Parish Hall.
This lecture will be preceded by a Mass at 5:30 p.m. celebrated by the pastor of IHM, Read More
LANL Director Encourages Community Partnerships With Rotary And Los Alamos Public Schools
LANL Director Thomas Mason
ROTARY News:
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Director Thomas Mason was the keynote speaker at the recent Community Collaboration event at the Bradbury Science Museum sponsored by the Rotary Club of Los Alamos (RCLA) in alliance with the Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS.)
Mason discussed the Laboratory’s workforce programs and outlined continuing opportunities for collaboration between regional organizations and LANL. LANL has seen a steady increase in the need for a skilled workforce over the past few years and he spoke on the importance of the Laboratory’s Read More
USACE To Host Earth Day ‘Birds Of Abiquiu Lake’ Saturday
USACE News:
ABIQUIU LAKE — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Albuquerque District is scheduled to host a bird identification and count event for the public for Earth Day at the lake starting at 8 a.m. Satureday, April 22.
Registration will begin at 8 a.m. at the Abiquiu Lake Cerrito Recreation Area Boat Ramp at Group Shelter 3. The event is free, and everyone is welcome to participate.
Local avian experts Catherine Eagleson and Willie Picaro, of the Friends of Abiquiu Lake Group, will lead volunteer groups to count and identify various bird species in the Abiquiu Lake area. The purpose of Read More
NNMC Announces Launch Of Strategic Planning Initiative: ‘Soaring To New Heights Strategic Plan 2028’
NNMC President Hector Balderas
NNMC News:
ESPAÑOLA — President Hector Balderas announced today that Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) has launched a strategic planning initiative: “Soaring to New Heights Strategic Plan 2028.”
With financial support from Los Alamos National Laboratory, Northern has secured a partnership with Dini Spheris, a national expert in strategic management, that will facilitate broad faculty, staff and community input through committee work, detailed surveys, and personal interviews.
The purpose of the strategic planning initiative is to develop a five-year Read More
Future Inventors, Engineers Compete At NMT Science Fair
Luke Landis. Courtesy/NMT
Alisha Wald. Courtesy/NMT
Mario Vargas. Courtesy/NMT
NMT News:
SOCORRO — Prompted by challenges posed by wildfires, water shortages, and the COVID-19 pandemic, future scientists, engineers, and inventors showcased their innovative ideas and solutions at a statewide competition hosted by New Mexico Tech (NMT).
The 71st annual New Mexico State Science and Engineering Fair 2023 (NMSEF) was held April 14 and 15, 2023, at the university in Socorro, welcoming middle and high school students from across New Mexico. The competition featured students’ posters on Read More
AFT Hosts Retirement Workshops
AFT News:
Are you thinking about the end of your career of serving our students and communities? This process can be difficult to navigate, and we want to help you plan and prepare for your retirement when you are ready.
To provide clear guidance and useful tips, AFT New Mexico and the AFT New Mexico Retirees are partnering with the New Mexico Educational Retirement Board to host two different workshops where you can learn and ensure that you have taken the necessary steps to retire on your own timetable.
Even if you don’t have a firm date in mind about when retirement is right for you, we invite you to Read More
State Early Childhood Education & Care Department Funds Summer Learning Program For New Mexico Families
EDUCATION News:
ALBUQUERQUE — In an effort to ensure children enter kindergarten ready to learn, the New Mexico Early Childhood Education & Care Department is investing in a summer learning program that will help families prepare their children for kindergarten this fall.
Why it’s news:
Research shows early learning opportunities can be a game changer for literacy rates, so it’s important for children to walk into kindergarten ready to learn. New Mexico state leaders recognize that there are common barriers to accessing early education. To overcome those, they have partnered with Read More
This Week In Sports: April 17-22, 2023
This Week In Sports:
Los Alamos High School Hilltopper games are covered by the Los Alamos Daily Post sports team of Gene Mortensen (Voice of the Hilltoppers), Mike Cote, John McHale and Nate Limback.
The Los Alamos High School Hilltopper Sports Schedule for April 17 through April 22:
April 17 Monday:
- Softball vs Bernalillo Away – 3 p.m.
- Baseball vs Capital Away – 3 p.m.
April 19 Wednesday:
- Softball vs Pojoaque Away – 4 p.m.
- Baseball vs Pojoaque Away – 4 p.m.
- Golf vs Taos Away – 9 a.m.
April 20 Thursday:
- Golf vs St. Pius at Santa Anna Golf Course – 9 a.m.
April 21 Friday:
- Track & Field at Richard Harper
Santa Fe Community College Hosts Controlled Environment Agriculture Open House Saturday April 29
Holding tilapia in an SFCC Aquaponics demonstration. Courtesy/SFCC
Lettuce growing in the SFCC Greenhouse. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
Santa Fe Community College’s (SFCC) Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) program and the Aquaponics and Hydroponics Club, with support from Student Government Association, will host a CEA/Greenhouse Open House noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 29 in the Trades and Advanced Technology Center next to the large greenhouse complex at 6401 Richards Avenue.
The free event is open to all. Tours will begin every 30 minutes.
Learn about hydroponics, aquaponics Read More
Quorum Notice: LAPS Employee Appreciation Night April 19
LAPS News:
Members of the Los Alamos School Board (LAPS) may attend the LAPS Employee Appreciation Night 3:30-6 p.m. April 19 at Cottonwood on the Greens.
A quorum may be present; however, no action will be taken. Read More
Los Alamos Middle School Community Yard Sale April 22
