Launches Graduate Certificate In Technical & Professional Communications This Month
Program Director Julianne Newmark
UNM News:
The University of New Mexico’s (UNM) English Department is launching its Graduate Certificate in Technical and Professional Communication (GCERT TPC) this month.
Now open to applicants, the 15-credit certificate is designed to prepare community members who already possess undergraduate or graduate degrees with a specific writing- and communication-related credential to help them improve their written communication skills in their existing workplace or to transition careers.
For individuals in engineering and science fields, as well Read More
NMDOT Reminds Drivers To Slow Down In School Zones & Pedestrians To Take Precautions
Courtesy/NMDOT
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE — Thousands of New Mexico children are returning to school. The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) reminds drivers to be extra cautious as school zones become active.
Drivers must slow down, pay attention, and follow traffic laws in school zones. Parents and children walking or riding to school should be alert at all times, and only cross the street at intersections and designated crosswalks.
“The responsibility is shared and lies with drivers, children, parents, and care givers. Whether children walk, ride their bicycle, use a scooter, Read More
Native New Zealand And Alaskan Musical Groups To Perform At Gallup Intertribal Ceremonial Aug. 5-6
‘One World Beat’ opens today in Gallup. Courtesy/GIC
GIC News:
“One World Beat” opens today and is a show within the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonial events beginning with it an Intertribal Procession of Native American & Indigenous peoples led in by eagle dancers, and an “indigenous variety” show on a full production stage.
Schedule:
- Gates open at 1 p.m. today for Artisans Market, Demonstrations and Four Winds Stage Both Days: “One World Beat”;
- 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5: Pamyua; and
- 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6: HAKA: Māori Cultural Experience.
This year’s event will be featuring performances from: Read More
Refugee Students Need Backpacks & School Supplies
Interfaith Los Alamos is requesting donations for backpacks loaded with school supplies for newly arrived refugee students. Courtesy/Interfaith Los Alamos
Interfaith Los Alamos News:
Interfaith Los Alamos, for the fifth year in a row, is requesting that the very generous folks of Los Alamos consider once again donating backpacks loaded with school supplies for newly arrived refugee students.
This year there will be about 150 refugee students starting in Albuquerque public schools next week, including boys and girls ages K-12.
The organization that resettles immigrants and refugees Read More
Los Alamos Public Schools Welcomes 60 New Teachers
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Superintendent Dr. Jose Delfin welcomes 60 new teachers Tuesday during the new hire orientation held in the LAPS Administration Building Board Room on Trinity Drive. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from the LAPS teachers new hire orientation Tuesday in the district boardroom on Trinity Drive. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The classified non teacher employees also were welcomed Tuesday and posed for a photo with LAPS Superintendent Dr. Jose Delfin, left. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Retired Teachers Cancel NOT Back-To-School Breakfast
SFCC’s Early Childhood Education Program Announces Expanded Financial Support This Fall
Director Catron Allred
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) announces that expanded financial support for students studying Early Childhood Education is available for the Fall and Spring semesters.
Prospective students are encouraged to enroll now. Eligible students will be able to receive a stipend of up to $2000 after successfully completing a semester of early childhood coursework. Those who already have a bachelor’s degree in another field can qualify for the stipend by enrolling in the Alternative Teacher Licensure program for an Early Childhood Teacher Certification. Read More
LAPS Foundation Announces Hilltopper 5K Run Aug. 21
By Jenny McCumber
Executive Director
LAPS Foundation
Join the Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Foundation Sunday, Aug. 21 for the first-time Hilltopper 5K Run.
What better way to support your schools and celebrate Back to School month? The run will be hosted by TCR Productions of Albuquerque, owned by Tom Rojas, a Los Alamos High School alum from the Class of 1972. All proceeds from the race will go to LAPS Foundation to benefit the schools.
The race starts at 8 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 21 at Canyon and Trinity (next to the Canyon Complex parking lot) and ends at the Los Alamos Co-op Park. A one mile fun run/walk Read More
LAPS Names Caron Inglis District Healthy Schools Director
Healthy Schools Director Caron Inglis
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) has named Caron Inglis as the new Healthy Schools Director for the district.
The Healthy Schools program was started in 2016 and aims to support the well-being of all LAPS students and staff by fostering strong relationships, creating safe environments, and developing skills to provide the foundation for effective teaching and learning.
“Over the course of the last six years, the Healthy Schools program has been successful in making wellness an integral part of Los Alamos Public Schools,” Inglis said. “I am Read More
LAPS Students Return To School Wednesday Aug. 10
Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) will open its doors for the start of the 2022-2023 school year Wednesday, Aug. 10.
All elementary school students will have half days for the first three days of school:
- Wednesday Aug. 10
- Thursday, Aug. 11
- Friday, Aug. 12.
School starts at 8:30 a.m., and students will be dismissed at noon. Elementary students attend school 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays beginning Monday, Aug. 15. Wednesdays will continue to be half days, with students dismissed at noon.
The first day of school for PreK4 students is Thursday, Read More
LAHS Class Of 1982 Hosts 40-Year Reunion Sept. 16-18
LAHS Class of 1982 participating in a previous Homecoming Parade will hold its 40th reunion over the weekend of Sept. 16-18, 2022 in Los Alamos. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
The Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Class of 1982 will be celebrating its 40th reunion over the weekend of Sept. 16-18, 2022 in Los Alamos.
As part of the reunion activities, the class will be participating in a golf tournament, the Homecoming Parade, a social/mixer at the Elks Lodge, the Homecoming Football game & victory party, an LAHS tour to see the new facilities, hiking in Rendija Canyon, a dinner party at the golf Read More
ECECD Invests $4.3 Million To Stabilize And Support Vital Early Childhood Services
ECECD News:
SANTA FE — Wednesday, the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) announced that it has issued another round of one-time payments to recognize the early intervention and home visiting professionals who continued serving young children and families throughout the pandemic.
This new round of payments also included stabilization grants to the businesses throughout New Mexico that provide early intervention and home visiting, as well as payments directly to families enrolled in ECECD’s Home Visiting program.
“New Mexico’s early childhood system is Read More
Meet One Of Northern New Mexico College’s Inspiring Graduates Kimberly Lucero
Kimberly Lucero celebrates her graduation from Northern with her husband Eddie Lucero. Courtesy/NNMC
By ARIN MCKENNA
NNMC
ESPAÑOLA — Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) has more than its share of non-traditional students pursuing certificates and degrees. These are often older students with family responsibilities working to support themselves and their children. We admire their perseverance and almost superhuman ability to juggle competing responsibilities and earn their degree.
Kimberly Lucero is one such graduate. Lucero earned her Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Studies with Read More
NMAA Commemorates Hall Of Fame Official Lt. Colonel Cecil A. Lynn Jr. With Scholarship And Coin
NMAA News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Activities Association announced the creation of a memorial scholarship and commemorative coin to honor the legacy of longtime sports official, Lt. Colonel Cecil A. Lynn Jr.
“Cecil not only served his country but spent countless hours serving schools and student-athletes across New Mexico through his work as a sports official,” NMAA Executive Directory Sally Marquez said. “He was an inspiration to other officials and a huge advocate for education-based athletics. Cecil will be missed but his legacy will live on through the NMAA Foundation’s Memorial Read More
National Museum Of Nuclear Science & History Fall Homeschool Programs Now Available
National Museum of Nuclear Science & History News:
The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History welcomes homeschool students and families back to the Museum.
Programs specifically for homeschool students ages Pre-K -1st grades, 2nd-5th grades, and 6-12th grades are hosted in person. These homeschool sessions are designed for students to enjoy science while introducing principles and concepts to the more advanced learners.
Teaching uses demonstration and hands-on activities. Following the CDC guidance for schools and other programs and spaces for children, the National Read More
Los Alamos High School Class Of 1980 Hosts Its 42nd Reunion Over Homecoming Weekend In September
The LAHS Class of 1980 will celebrate its 42nd reunion Sept. 16-18 in Los Alamos (Class shown at 35th reunion during 2015 Homecoming parade). Photo by Kimber Wallwork-Heineman
LAHS Reunion News:
The Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Class of 1980 will be celebrating its 42nd reunion over the weekend of Sept. 16-18, 2022 in Los Alamos.
As part of the reunion activities, the class will be participating in the Homecoming Parade, a dinner/dance party, hiking/tailgating at Camp May, a mixer social at PEEC, and a family picnic at Ashley Pond.
Join the many classmates that have already registered to celebrate Read More
Highlands University Launches Mental Health Initiative
Leon Bustos
NMHU News:
With funding from the New Mexico Department of Higher Education, New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) is implementing a pilot program to support student wellness.
Across the United States, mental health challenges in college students have been steadily increasing. The pandemic has only compounded those challenges, and students at Highlands University are no exception.
To complicate things further, the recent Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon fires have added to student stress on campus. To help alleviate some of these stressors, Highlands is implementing a pilot Read More
Community Briefed On Latest COVID-19 Status
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The reported COVID-19 cases from PCR and laboratory tests in Los Alamos County have declined, retired Epidemiologist William Athas said during the community briefing Thursday night, hosted by Los Alamos County.
He said on average, the reported cases total 7-8 per day. This contrasts to mid-June when there were 30 cases a day, Athas said.
“The trend at least appears to be coming down, which is good,” he said.
The trouble is COVID is hard to predict and control, Athas said, adding that this is not just about infections. the Department Read More
PEEC: First Images From James Webb Space Telescope – Exploring The Details At Nature Center Planetarium Aug. 4
Examine the first released images from the James Webb Space Telescope in detail Thursday with PEEC at the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium, 2600 Canyon Road. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Join the Pajarito Environmental Education Center for this captivating astronomy talk examining the first released images from the James Webb Space Telescope in detail, 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, at the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium, 2600 Canyon Road.
Hear about the benefits and innovations of the telescope, and delve into questions like what type of information can we see in these and future Webb images Read More
New Mexico Higher Education Department Opens 2022 Teacher Loan Repayment Program Application
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NMHED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Higher Education Depart
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.
