Chief Executive Staff: ‘No Confidence’ Vote Against Mesalands Community College President Dr. Gregory Busch
Mesalands Community College President Dr. Gregory T. Busch
From Mesalands Community College:
Mesalands Community College, Chief Executive staff voted “no confidence” on Mesalands Community College President Dr. Gregory T. Busch.
Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, the Chief Executive staff held a vote of “no confidence” on Dr. Gregory T. Busch, president of Mesalands Community College. The vote was unanimous in favor of ‘no confidence’.
It is for the benefit of the students, staff and faculty this vote took place. Mesalands Community College reported significant financial hardships and is in the Read More
CASA To Host Networking Event For Young Professionals
By CATHERINE E. TAYLOR, J.D.
Los Alamos Magistrate Judge
Often times we hear news stories about children in our foster care system that make us shudder. We wonder how does this happen? What can be done? How can I help?
While not everyone is in a position to be a foster parent, almost any one of us can be a voice for children in the foster care system.
CASA—Court Appointed Special Advocate—is a national program operating in every state which trains volunteers to be the voice for a child caught up in the court system through no fault of their own. These children are too often the innocent victims of abuse Read More
Leopold Writing Program Announces Call For Environmental Essays From New Mexico 6th-12th Graders
LWP News:
TAOS — The Leopold Writing Program (LWP), a New Mexico based non-profit, is celebrating its 15th year of offering an environmental essay writing contest open to all 6th-12th graders in the state of New Mexico.
This year’s contest features nearly $3,000 in scholarship awards for the best student essays in three age categories. In 2022, nine middle and high school students read their essays aloud to an assembled group of families, educators and friends in the Old Senate Chamber at the Bataan Memorial Building in Santa Fe.
This year’s winners are invited to read their essays on Earth Day, Read More
LACF Hosts Free Estate Planning Workshop With Local Attorney Shay Kendricks Tuesday At UNM-LA
LACF News:
The Los Alamos Community Foundation(LACF) is hosting a free workshop on the basics of estate planning 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7 at UNM-LA (Student Services Building 2, Room 230).
Estate Planning Basics is presented by Shay Burns Kendricks, Estate Attorney with Miles & Kendricks LLC.
Topics include:
- Last will and testament;
- Revocable or living trust;
- Advanced health care directive;
- Durable power of attorney;
- Transfer on death deed; and
- Ways to include charitable giving in your estate plan.
This is a great opportunity to learn about the steps you can take to ensure that those Read More
LANL Group Leader Katie Higgins Graduates 2022-2023 Leadership New Mexico Connect Program
Connect New Mexico graduate Katie Higgins
Leadership New Mexico News:
Leadership New Mexico has announced that Los Alamos National Laboratory Group Leader Katie Higgins is among more than 90 statewide leaders who recently graduated from the Leadership New Mexico Connect Program.
Leadership New Mexico was founded in 1995 to identify current and emerging leaders throughout New Mexico, enhance their leadership skills, and deepen their understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the state.
Connect New Mexico is a 5-month commitment. Each session focuses on leadership skill Read More
LAPS Preschool Program Hosts Family Engagement Night
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos Public Schools Preschool program is hosting a Random Act of Kindness – Friendship Family Engagement Night for preschool students and their families.
Preschool staff are planning an evening program of fun activities focused on kindness and friendship, and opportunities for students to socialize with their peers. There also will be a read aloud time featuring the book, Fill A Bucket, by Carol McLoud and Katherine Martin.
The schedule is 4-6 p.m. in the PreK classroom at each elementary school:
- Aspen Elementary School – Thursday, Feb. 16;
- Barranca Elementary
NHCC: $15,000 Grant Paves Way For Programs For Seniors
NHCC News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) is thrilled to announce that it has received a $15,000 award from AARP New Mexico, which will fund a free multidisciplinary arts program for seniors, known as Siempre Creativo.
“Through Siempre Creativo, the NHCC will be able to provide opportunities for seniors to connect with each other while expressing themselves and their cultural identity through various art forms in a supportive environment,” said Noël Bella Merriam, NHCC artistic director and co-interim executive director. “The NHCC is the perfect place for Read More
LAPS: Ride The Bus Day 2023 Is Wednesday Feb. 8
Get on the bus, Gus! And Emma, and David and all students eligible to ride the school bus. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools is encouraging all eligible students to ride the school bus to or from school on Wednesday, Feb. 8 as part of “Ride the Bus” Day. This initiative not only helps the environment, but also funds the LAPS Transportation Department. The goal is to have 1,000 riders.
Students enrolled in the 3Y preschool program will have both morning and afternoon sessions just like a regular school day. Students in the 4Y preschool will be dismissed at noon with the elementary Read More
LAHS Cheer Team Wins NMSU Spirit Championship!
The LAHS Cheer Team poses with Assistant Coach Nancy Sandoval, left, and Head Coach Lauren Sandoval, right, after winning first place in the All Girls Game Division at the NMSU Spirit Championship. Courtesy/LAHS
LAHS News:
The Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Cheer Team garnered first place last weekend at the New Mexico State University Spirit Championship competition.
The team competed in the All Girls Game Day division in which they performed a band chant dance, situational sideline, cheer and the school fight song.
“I am extremely proud of this team,” Coach Lauren Sandoval said. “They’ve Read More
Governor Announces Legislation To Improve New Mexico Special Education … Bill Will Create Dedicated Office, Increase Support For Teachers
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today the introduction of legislation designed to support New Mexico students with disabilities and improve special education in schools across the state.
Sponsored by Rep. Elizabeth “Liz” Thomson, House Bill 285 will create the Office of Special Education, attached to the Public Education Department with a director to be appointed by the governor, to expand special education oversight and ensure effective and timely delivery of special education services for students, in addition to increasing supports and establishing Read More
UNM: Autism-Based Webinar Series Feb. 15
To register for the presentation, click here. If you have questions, please contact our staff at (505).272.1852 or 1.800.270.1861 or HSC-AutismPrograms@salud.unm.edu ATTN: Weaving Colors Read More
AFT New Mexico Legislative Re-Cap #5: Lots Of Education-Related Activity At Play In Roundhouse
AFT News:
Wednesday was another busy day for education-related legislation in the Roundhouse. Discussed Wednesday were issues such as using state funds for private-school vouchers, increases to healthcare coverage, reinstating a state Board of Education, and even legislation attempting to break apart the Albuquerque Public Schools.
AFT New Mexico worked hard to cover each these bills and offer testimony on items that align with our values as educators.
Recap – Tuesday, Jan. 31:
House Labor, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee
HB 150, carried by Rep. Natalie Figueroa, will Read More
LAHS Athletes Tara McDonald, Kayli Lincoln And Diego Rodriguez Sign College Letters Of Intent
Los Alamos High School athletes signing letters of intent today from left, Tara McDonald with Utah Tech in St. George, Utah. She plans to major in sports medicine or sports management and will play soccer. Kayli Lincoln signed with Masters University in Santa Clarita, Calif. Her major is undetermined but she will run track. Diego Rodriguez signed with Eastern Oklahoma State in Wilburton, Okla. He plans to study physical therapy and play baseball. Photo John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
National Hispanic Cultural Center: ‘Save The Bees’ Feb. 3-5
Courtesy/NHCC
NHCC News:
Save the Bees, a play written by New Mexico Democratic Sen. Bill O’Neill will show Friday, Feb. 3 through Sunday, Feb. 5.
In this play, we meet two senators: an older urban and liberal senator and his colleague, a younger rural and conservative senator. These two men dialogue candidly in an empty legislative chamber about their upbringing, friendship, their constituents, and the divisive issues in today’s politics which pit both senators and constituents against each other.
Performances are 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m., Sunday at NHCC’s Wells Fargo Read More
This Week In Sports: Feb. 2 – Feb. 4, 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 Hilltopper Sports Schedule for Thursday, Feb. 2 through Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023:
Feb. 2 Thursday
- Girls Basketball vs Pojoaque Away – 7 p.m. – Broadcast on Daily Post YouTube Channel
Feb. 3 Friday
- Hockey vs Albuquerque Home – 6:45 p.m.
- Boys Basketball vs Moriarty Home – 7 p.m. – Broadcast on Daily Post YouTube Channel
- Boys Wrestling District Duals at Moriarty – TBA
- Girls Wrestling Regionals at Farmington
Summit Garden Club Features Magelssen At Feb. 6 Meeting
Nightime view of a blooming datura plant. Courtesy photo
Summit Garden Club News:
At its Monday, Feb. 6, meeting of Summit Garden Club, Judy Magelssen will present a program titled “Establishing A New Garden: Managing Your Expectations”. The meeting will begin at 1:30 p.m. at White Rock Baptist Church, 80 State Road 4.
KN95 masks will be available to those who wish them.
Magelssen will present slides from her moonlight garden at the Los Alamos Demo Garden, showing it after one year and after two years.
Archaeologists have found that as early as 600 years ago moonlight gardens existed in India – Read More
Valentine College Care Packages Support 2023 Educational Travel This Summer For Los Alamos High School Seniors
LAHS News:
Send your college student a Valentine College Care Package from Los Alamos and support educational travel for 2023 seniors.
To raise funds for their summer tour, Europe 2023, travelers are putting together personalized Valentine packages again filled with goodies from home for college students.
For $40, Europe 2023 travelers will fill a Valentine College Care Package with treats (homemade cookies, candy, hot chocolate, tea; school supplies (sticky notes, pens, pencils); personal items (razors, toothbrushes, tissues); local fare (red and green chile); Valentine surprises, Read More
HB43 Could Be Game-Changer In Sexual Violence Prevention
Girls Inc. youth summit participants, from left, Rebecca Calhoun, Ana Corado, Valeria Torres and Adriana Senz sign a group agreement Saturday on how to conduct a discussion on affirmative consent. Photo by Jim Weber/Santa Fe New Mexican
By MARGARET O’HARA
The Santa Fe New Mexican
When Alena Schaim teaches eighth graders about affirmative consent during Santa Fe Public Schools’ Sexual Health Education Week, she discusses why “no” can be a difficult word to hear.
She explains how body language can communicate a state of mind, such as enthusiasm or sobriety, and brainstorms with students why Read More
Legislative Re-Cap #4: AFT NM Priority Bills Make Progress
AFT News:
Monday saw a big day for three pieces of legislation that AFT New Mexico is working to support and ultimately pass during the 2023 Legislative Session.
Additionally, one piece of legislation, SB 4, received a unanimous “do pass” this morning after a few amendments were made over the weekend.
Monday, Jan. 30:
Senate Education Committee
Senate Bill 4, carried by Senators Michael Padilla and Leo Jaramillo, would institute the “Healthy Universal School Meals Act” which would provide free breakfast and lunch for all New Mexico students without regard to ability to pay.
AFT New Mexico spoke Read More
FSN Parenting Classes: For ‘Littles, Middles & Teens’
Family Strengths Network is offering several parenting classes and programs including ‘Becoming a Love and Logic Parent, Trauma and Parenting, and Circle of Security’. For more information, visit this link. Courtesy/FSN Read More
