Friends of Los Alamos County Libraries To Host Science & Technical Book Sale Saturday July 16
FLACL News:
Friends of Los Alamos County Libraries (FLACL) will be having a science & technical book sale this Saturday, July 16 in cooperation with Sciencefest.
They’ll have 1000’s of books in the fields of popular science, physics, engineering, chemistry, mathematics plus so much more.
The best deals will be outside Mesa Public Library where you can fill up a bag (provided) for just $10 per bag and in the lobby, tables will be set up with $5 books.
While there, come into the Friends Bookstore for the latest in fiction, nonfiction, or dozens of genres to choose from.
Every dollar Read More
Scenes From Recent Work Of Family YMCA’s Youth Conservation Corp Summer Trail Crew
The Family YMCA’s Youth Conservation Corp summer trail crew works on the Red and Blue Dot trails in White Rock. Thank you Los Alamos County Open Space Specialist Eric Peterson for teaching this crew trail building! Photo by Diana Martinez/YMCA
Photo by Diana Martinez/YMCA
Photo by Diana Martinez/YMCA
Photo by Diana Martinez/YMCA
Photo by Diana Martinez/YMCA
Photo by Diana Martinez/YMCA
The Family YMCA’s crew has been building numerous rock bridges on Los Alamos County’s tent rock’s trail at the bottom of main hill road. LAC’s Eric Peterson has taught the crew this work and is hauling in the Read More
PED Awards Scholarships For Canvas Certified Educators
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — The Public Education Department has awarded five New Mexico educators a $1,000 scholarship each to become school-based experts in the state’s official learning management system, Canvas.
The recipients, announced Friday, will participate in a 36-week professional development series to become Canvas Certified Educators and the go-to person at their schools for teacher and student questions about the learning management system, which is software designed to create, distribute and manage the delivery of educational content.
Teachers use the learning management Read More
Los Alamos High School Student Receives U.S. State Department Scholarship For Exchange Program In Germany
LAHS Student Elizabeth Frost
CIEE News:
CIEE, a nonprofit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization, has announced that Elizabeth Frost, a gap year student at Los Alamos High School, is one of 250 American high school students from across the United States to be awarded the prestigious Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) Scholarship for the 2022-2023 academic year.
CBYX is a bi-lateral exchange program co-sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and German Bundestag (Parliament).
As a CBYX scholar, Frost will spend the academic year in Germany living with a host family, Read More
Heinrich, Luján Welcome Almost $500,000 In Federal Investments To Support Chile Research At NMSU
SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) are welcoming $477,074 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support research at New Mexico State University (NMSU) focused on ways to increase the nutritional quality and yield of chile in New Mexico and across the United States.
“Whether you like red, green or Christmas, New Mexico chile is second to none. As one of the top chile producers in the country, our state’s signature crop is an economic driver and a culinary and cultural staple,” Heinrich said. “Thanks Read More
SFCC Offers Free Weekly Online FAFSA Workshops
SFCC News:
Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) students and prospective SFCC students may get assistance completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online via Zoom 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays (July 13, 20, 27 and Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31) through Aug. 31.
Visit this link for details.
The FASFA form is the first step for many to gain access to free money for college, including the Opportunity Scholarship.
For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@sfcc.edu or call 505.428.1268. Read More
Los Alamos Faith And Science Forum Presents: Understanding Confidence & Uncertainty In Religion & In Science … Can We Explore Faith Truth And Science Truth In A Similar Manner?
LAFSF News:
Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum presents: Understanding Confidence & Uncertainty in Religion & in Science … Can we explore Faith Truth and Science Truth in a similar manner? By Gary Stradling, PhD.
The community is invited to join the lecture in person Wednesday, July 13, in Kelly Hall at 3900 Trinity Dr. or via Zoom at https://tinyurl.com/GodCosmos.
A free dinner will be provided at 6 p.m. followed at 6:30 p.m. by the lecture.
Science is discussed in experiential/quantitative terms which may be shared with others: observation, measurement, analysis, modeling. Read More
Pair Of Events Highlight Programming Diversity At New Mexico Museum Of Natural History & Science July 12
NMMNHS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The community is invited to join the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS) July 12 for a pair of special events that showcase the wide range of offerings at the Museum.
The next Relaxed Night from NMMNHS is almost here! Relaxed Nights are evenings for anyone who might get overwhelmed by crowds, sounds, or flashing lights. Or, for visitors who simply enjoy smaller crowds.
On Relaxed Nights, the Museum will be set up in a sensory-friendly way: the sound will be turned down, the Bisti Beast will be “resting” with no movement or roaring, and the Planetarium Read More
LAPS Notice Of Possible Quorum At NMSBA Retreat
LAPS News:
Members of the Los Alamos School Board may attend the New Mexico School Board Association (NMSBA) Leadership Retreat July 14-16 in Taos.
A qourum may be present, however, no action will be taken. Read More
JJAB Los Alamos Seeks School Supply Drive Donations
School Counselor Alyssa Romero displays supplies provided for Barranca Elementary students. Courtesy/JJAB
School Counselor Kim Pulliam poses with supplies provided for Aspen Elementary students. CourtesyJJAB
JJAB Los Alamos News:
Summer is halfway through, and the start of a new school year is fast approaching.
This means it’s time to start the annual school supply drive, one of JJAB Los Alamos’s favorite initiatives for supporting local youth and families.
For the past six years, JJAB has raised funds to provide Los Alamos Public School (LAPS) students and staff with school supplies Read More
Air Force Research Laboratory Partners With New Mexico Army National Guard In STEM Aviation Event
New Mexico Army National Guard pilot Cpt. Dustin Offret lets students participating in AFRL’s DOD STARBASE STEM Camp, get a feel for piloting an Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter June 14 at Kirtland Air Force Base. Photo by Christina Boone/STARBASE New Mexico
Members of the NM Army National Guard, from left, Cpt. Dustin Offret, CW3 Anita Guderjohn and Sgt. Benjamin Vasquez, posing with students participating in the AFRL’s DOD STARBASE STEM Camp, in front of an Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter June 14 at Kirtland AFB. Photo by Christina Boone/STARBASE New Mexico
AFRL News:
KIRTLAND AFB — The Air Read More
New Mexico Higher Education Department Helps Students Preview College With Federal Program
Scenes from the GEAR UP New Mexico 2022 Summer College Bus Tour. Courtesy/NMHED
NMHED News:
SANTA FE — Over 40 high school students had the opportunity to visit campuses and learn about the many college and career options available in New Mexico during the GEAR UP New Mexico Summer College Bus Tour this June.
Students from six different school districts visited campuses across southern New Mexico, took part in workshops and activities, and enjoyed stops at White Sands National Park and City of Rocks State Park during the three-day tour.
The GEAR UP New Mexico college readiness program at the New Read More
SFCC Selects Barry Hubbard, Ph.D., As Dean Of School Of Trades, Advanced Technologies & Sustainability & The School Of Business, Professional Studies & Education
Barry Hubbard, Ph.D. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) has selected Barry Hubbard, Ph.D., as the new Dean of the School of Trades, Advanced Technologies, and Sustainability and the School of Business, Professional Studies and Education.
Hubbard and other candidates participated in an online forum in May. He will begin working at the college July 11.
SFCC President Becky Rowley, Ph.D., said, “We’re excited to welcome Dr. Barry Hubbard. He’s eager to work with community partners to help promote and develop our programs to provide a pipeline into the workforce. Read More
Former NNMC Film Student Has Role In ‘Dark Winds’
Former Northern New Mexico College film student DezBaa’ (born Sharon Anne Henderson) plays a supporting role in the AMC/AMC+ series ‘Dark Winds’. Courtesy/NNMC
NNMC News:
- Up and coming screenwriter and actor shares her insights with Northern students
ESPAÑOLA — The AMC/AMC+ series “Dark Winds”, based on works by the late Tony Hillerman, has received rave reviews and has already been renewed for a second season. The launch drew 2.2 million viewers and was the No. 1 new series launch in AMC+ history.
A former Northern New Mexico College film student plays a supporting role in the series. DezBaa’ Read More
LANL Foundation VP Alvin Warren Honored With GlobalMindED’s 2022 Inclusive Leader Award
Vice President Alvin Warren
LANL Foundation News:
ESPAÑOLA — The Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Foundation congratulates its vice president of Career Pathways and Advocacy, Alvin Warren, who recently received GlobalMindED’s 2022 Inclusive Leader Award for Foundations and Funders.
Each year, the Inclusive Leader Awards honors individuals for their “…innovations and bold actions to promote access and equity for women, people of color, and underrepresented populations in their recruiting, development, senior management on their boards, and in their pipeline strategies Read More
Luján And Gallego Bill To Boost Teacher Retention Endorsed By Congressional Hispanic Caucus
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) proudly announced the Congressional Hispanic Caucus’ endorsement of the Teachers Leading, Educating, Advancing, and Designing (Teachers LEAD) Act of 2022.
The bill, introduced jointly by Senator Luján in the Senate and U.S. Representative Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) in the House, would establish a competitive grant program through the Department of Education that would provide professional leadership and development opportunities for educators.
“I’m proud to have led this legislation, which is a bold investment Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: July 8-14, 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 July 8-14, 2022:
Friday, July 8, 2022
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live;
- 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program;
- 11 a.m. — County Council Replay 6-28-22;
- 2:45 p.m. — Spring Break Drone video – The Footage Locker of Davy Jones;
- 3 p.m. — Democracy Now!;
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates;
NMDVR: Summer Work Program For Youths With Disabilities
NMDVR is sponsoring a unique summer work program for nine youths with disabilities. Courtesy/NMDVR
NMDVR News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Nine young people from the Albuquerque area are taking part this summer in a work-based program supporting youths with disabilities, sponsored by The New Mexico Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (NMDVR).
The eight-week learning experience involves working at both a farm/garden and a Habitat for Humanity Neighborhood Revitalization project.
“The program was developed to give the youth a practical experience of work and place them in an environment that
LAPS: Highlights Of June 14 School Board Meeting
LAPS Superintendent Dr. Jose Delfin presents an overview of the 2022-2023 LAPS goals during the School Board meeting held June 14. Courtesy photo
LAPS News:
The School Board met last Tuesday in the School Board room and via Zoom. President Melanie Colgan began the meeting by recognizing and thanking the Los Alamos County Council who voted the night before to provide funding in the amount of $7.5 million to expand recreation and other spaces available to the community in Chamisa and Piñon Elementary Schools. The expanded gym space will be available for use by the schools and community groups. Read More
Fossil Of Oldest Known Species Of Tree-Climbing Reptile Discovered Near Chama In Northern New Mexico
A rendering of the ancient tree-climbing reptile Eoscansor. A fossil of Eoscansor was discovered in Northern New Mexico in rocks dating back 305 million years. With this discovery, Eoscansor becomes the oldest tree-climbing reptile on record. Courtesy/Matt Celeskey
NMDCA News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A team of paleontologists, including several from New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science (NMMNHS), have uncovered a fossil in New Mexico from the oldest tree-climbing reptile on record.
Research from NMMNHS and Carnegie Museum of Natural History describing the 305-million-year-old Read More
