Nominations Open For Golden Apple Foundation Of New Mexico Award For Teaching Excellence
Golden Apple Foundation News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The Golden Apple Foundation of New Mexico announces the opening of the nomination period for the 2023 Golden Apple Award for Teaching Excellence.
The nomination period will run Sept. 12 through Nov. 12. With the mission of recognizing outstanding educators and creating a professional learning community for educators—The Golden Apple Academy—to catalyze teaching excellence in New Mexico, the awards will recognize seven elementary teachers who have demonstrated classroom excellence, professional commitment, and a desire to elevate education Read More
UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board Meets Monday Sept. 12
An aerial view of the UNM-Los Alamos campus at 4000 University Dr. Post file photo
UNM-LA News:
The UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12 in Building 2 Lecture Hall, on the campus of UNM-Los Alamos.
Agenda items include an annual review of UNM-Los Alamos By-Laws and an annual review of the Operating Agreement with UNM.
Administrative reports from each member of the Executive Team also will be presented.
Direct questions to Sarah Jimenez at 505.662.0334 or sarahjimenez@unm.edu.
NNMPW Lunch To Feature Santa Fe Encyclopedia Author Mark H. Cross
Ever wonder how to pronounce Pojoaque? Who was Po’pay? And what is a movida? These questions and hundreds more are answered in Encyclopedia of Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico by Mark H. Cross. Courtesy/NNMPW
NNMPW News:
In conjunction with the release of the tenth anniversary edition of the Encyclopedia of Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico by Mark H. Cross, the author will be the guest speaker at the Northern New Mexico Press Women (NNMPW) lunch scheduled for noon, Sept. 17, at Joe’s Dining in Santa Fe.
Among the topics Cross will address is how Santa Fe has changed over the decade since the first edition Read More
SFCC: Copies Of Santa Fe Literary Review Now Available
Santa Fe Community College has announced that complimentary copies of the Santa Fe Literary Review (SFLR) are available for pick up. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) announces that complimentary copies of the Santa Fe Literary Review (SFLR) are now available for pick up at the Santa Fe Public Library branches, Eldorado library, and SFCC Library, 6401 Richards Ave.
The SFLR editors wrote in the introduction:
“For the third consecutive year, we draft this letter to you, our reader, as the world waits for the COVID-19 pandemic to end. Our editorial meetings Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: Sept. 9-15, 2022
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.
For information, email pac8@losalamos.com, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for Sept. 9-15:
Friday, Sept. 9, 2022:
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live;
- 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program;
- 11 a.m. — County Council Replay 9-06-22;
- 3 p.m. — Democracy Now!;
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates;
- 6 p.m. — Script to Scene – Juraissic Park;
- 7 p.m. — The Whitehouse Chronicles;
Celebrate College/Military Day In Los Alamos Friday Sept. 9
C’YA News:
Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA) invites the community to celebrate College/Military Day in Los Alamos Friday, Sept. 9.
Community members are encouraged to wear their favorite college gear or military apparel.
“Show all students the importance of life-long learning.” –C’YA
Visit www.cya-nm.org. Read More
AFT President Randi Weingarten’s Labor Day Statement
By RANDI WEINGARTEN
President
American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO
Fun fact, as we celebrate this Labor Day: Unions are cool again.
Just this week, a Gallup poll shows that unions are more popular than they have been since the 1960s. Nearly half of nonunion workers say they would join a union in their workplace if they had the chance. And young workers are even more enthusiastic about unions. More Americans are realizing what union members know: Working people are stronger together.
Yet today, Americans are 11 times more likely to have an Amazon Prime membership than to have a union card. We Read More
Los Alamos Online Learning Academy Offers Options
Los Alamos Online Learning Academy staff pose outside of the LAOLA Roadrunner office near the LAPS District office. Staff members include, from left, Christine Monteith, Kate Hovey, Eva Abeyta, Kati Steinberg, Sarah Rose Sanchez, Becky Littleton, Jacque Griego and Colleen Goddard. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) offers families not only brick and mortar options for educating students but an online option as well.
Los Alamos Online Learning Academy (LAOLA) is a school of choice for students in kindergarten through 8th grade within LAPS. Though the Online Academy Read More
Learn About Scouting At Open House At IHM Sept. 13
Local scouts at a recent recruitment event at Los Alamos High School. Courtesy photo
Scouting News:
Interested families of Los Alamos and White Rock are invited to an Open House to see if Scouting is a good fit.
The Open House is an informational night, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, in the Parish Hall at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Los Alamos.
Representatives from various scout units in Los Alamos will be on hand to answer questions and also connect folks with other scouting organizations that are not Scouts BSA.
In the words of Baden Powell, the founder of the modern Scouting movement, Read More
NHCC Brings Vibrant Mix Of Artistic And Cultural Events
NHCC News:
ALBUQUERQUE — For the 35th annual National Hispanic Heritage Month, the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) is pulling out all the stops to bring a full month of special Hispanic and Latine performances, events, and presentations!
“Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to recognize the contributions of Hispanic and Latine individuals in artistic and cultural fields, and we plan to do exactly that at the National Hispanic Cultural Center,” said NHCC Executive Director Dr. Margie Huerta. “Join us for a month of unique activities, presentations, and signature events Read More
Knight: Inflation Reduction Act Raises More Revenue For New Mexico Schools
By PAIGE KNIGHT
Senior research and policy analyst
New Mexico Voices for Children
The Land of Enchantment’s natural resources are invaluable to New Mexicans. From the rivers and streams to the forests and valleys, there is much to treasure, appreciate, and protect from a changing climate.
Thankfully, with the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, our air, land, and water – together with thousands of New Mexico’s children and families – will receive sweeping investments to help protect what we hold dear.
There is plenty to celebrate in this landmark legislation. The Investment Reduction Read More
New Mexico Higher Education Department Wraps Up Statewide Infrastructure Tour
HED Secretary Stephanie M. Rodriguez and Capital Outlay Director Gerald Hoehne tour the new Math and Science building under construction at Diné College’s Shiprock campus where students will take biology, chemistry and lab courses in state-of-the-art facilities. Courtesy/NMHED
HED Secretary Stephanie M. Rodriguez discusses progress with President Ryan Trosper for the College Nexus Project at ENMU Ruidoso. The project benefits 650+ Ruidoso and Mescalero students and the local community. Courtesy/NMHED
HED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Higher Education Department (HED) visited
Highlights From Aug. 25 Los Alamos School Board Meeting
LAPS Foundation Executive Director Jenny McCumber updates the School Board on recent work of the foundation. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Members of the LAPS School Board met for a regular meeting in the School Board Room Thursday, Aug. 25 in the School Board room.
Meeting Synopsis:
…LAPS Superintendent Jose Delfin shared photos from the first day of school, open houses and the first varsity football game, saying that LAPS is off to a great start for the 2022-2023 school year;
…Assistant Superintendent Jennifer Guy gave a COVID update, noting that a new COVID toolkit was released Read More
Los Alamos Public Schools: Hiring For Several Positions
Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools is hiring custodians, maintenance technicians, bus drivers and instructional assistants.
LAPS offers competitive wages plus benefits including:
- Medical, dental and vision plans;
- Paid PTO;
- Retirement plan (NMERB); and
- Life insurance.
There also are Short-term and Long-term disability coverages available and opportunities for advancement. In addition, the district is looking for substitute teachers and substitute bus drivers.
Go to www.laschools.net/careers or call 505.663.2222 for more information and to apply.
About LAPS: Read More
LAHS Alumnus To Lead Free ‘Forget Algebra’ Workshop
LAHS 2016 alumnus and D.C.-based cybersecurity professional Nate Delgado will return to Los Alamos Sept. 24 to host a free financial literacy and professional development workshop. Courtesy/Chamber
CHAMBER News:
Los Alamos High School (LAHS) 2016 alumnus and D.C.-based cybersecurity professional Nate Delgado is returning to his hometown to host a free financial literacy and professional development workshop aimed at helping graduating seniors and other students from Los Alamos and Pojoaque Valley high schools.
The free “Forget Algebra” workshop is sponsored by Del Norte Credit Read More
Heinrich, Luján, Leger Fernández Welcome $500,000 In Federal Investments For SFCC To Create Digital Profiles Of Veterans At Santa Fe National Cemetery
Federal funding will support SFCC’s Veterans Legacy Program (VLP) and a student-based project to create digital profiles of veterans at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Courtesy/wikipedia
Congressional News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) are welcoming $500,000 from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) heading to Santa Fe Community College (SFCC).
The funding will support SFCC’s Veterans Legacy Program (VLP) and a student-based project Read More
Karen Wray Gallery Fall Art Classes Begin Week Of Sept. 5
ART News:
The Karen Wray Gallery is offering a number of art classes this fall, including:
- Beginning Drawing;
- Continuing Drawing;
- Beginning Painting in Oils;
- Color 1 for Oils; and
- Intermediate Painting in Oils.
“Registration has begun and classes are filling up, so don’t put it off and wait until the last minute,” said Karen Wray, gallery owner, artist and instructor. “This is your chance to start the best hobby in the world!”
“Since I started advertising about our new drawing and painting classes, people have inquired about the classes, but are very hesitant to sign up because Read More
Topper Volleyball Falls To Sartans In Wild Contest
Topper Volleyball Team takes to the court Tuesday evening to play St. Pius Sartans in Griffith Gymnasium. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Angelina Passalacqua serves the ball to the St. Pius Sartans Tuesday in Griffith Gym. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By MIKE COTE
Sports
Los Alamos Daily Post
In what had to be one of the strangest contests in Los Alamos volleyball history, the Hilltoppers were dropped in five sets by the St. Pius X Sartans Tuesday night at Griffith Gymnasium.
Los Alamos met up with one of its traditional rivals in an important early season contest, one that, despite Read More
UNM ‘Autism Imagine’ Training Series 2022-23 Begins Sept 8
UNM News:
University of New Mexico (UNM) Center for Development and Disability has announced its “Autism Imagine” Training Series 2022-23.
The Autism Imagine Training Series begins Thursday, Sept. 8.
The community is invited to join UNM for its opening keynote session on Autistic Burnout presented by Dr. Stephen Shore.
LAPS Superintendent Issues Update On Data Security
By JOSE DELFIN
Superintendent
Los Alamos Public Schools
I’m connecting with you tonight to update you on our recent cyber incident that occurred and our ongoing response to it.
As you know during our first week of school with students, we began experiencing network outages and other technical difficulties that resulted in a disruption to certain computer systems. We quickly secured our systems and commenced an investigation into the nature and scope of this incident.
We have been working with third-party computer specialists to investigate the source of this disruption and the impact on Read More
