LAMS Hawktalkers Launch ‘Powerful Voices, Powerful Change’ Project In Support Of Ukrainian Refugees
LAMS students create a sunflower wall in the main hall to honor Ukraine’s national flower. Courtesy/Inna Bohn
LAMS students sign a poster with words of encouragement and support for teacher Inna Bohn of the Ukraine and secretly hang it in her office. Courtesy/Inna Bohn
By INNA BOHN
ELL teacher and case manager LAMS
Student support facilitator LAMS
After the start of the war in Ukraine, I prepared a Powerpoint presentation about the war and visited all social studies classes at Los Alamos Middle School (LAMS).
Most students were deeply moved by what they heard, and wanted to support Ukraine. The Read More
PED Ends Costly Tests For New Teachers
PED News:
SANTA FE — The Public Education Department is changing the way new teachers prove their fitness for the classroom, moving from a battery of expensive tests to a comprehensive portfolio education students will prepare during their New Mexico’s college-based educator preparation programs.
Until now, college graduates had to pass six tests, together costing about $700 and taking more than 11 hours to complete, in order to earn an elementary education teaching license. By spring 2024, only one test will be required for that license – Teaching of Reading: Elementary, which is required Read More
PED Building Gets Little Library To Promote Literacy
During a visit today, Public Education Secretary Kurt Steinhaus, 3rd from right, thanks students and staff from Media Arts Collaborative Charter School in Santa Fe, who designed and built the little library. Courtesy/NMPED
A close-up of the little library, which is clad in license plates from all over the U.S. Courtesy/NMPED
PED News:
- Media Arts Collaborative Charter School built and donated the it little lending library
SANTA FE – Students from an Albuquerque charter school put finishing touches today on a little lending library as it was installed outside the Public Education Department Read More
NNMC Branch Community College Board Elects Officers, Approves FY 2023 Budget
NNMCC News:
ESPAÑOLA — At its April 12, meeting, the Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) Branch Community College Board elected new officers, discussed enrollment and approved an FY 2023 budget.
Antonette Serrano was elected Board President, joined by Donald Valdez as Vice President and Jeremy Maestas as Secretary/Treasurer. Toby Velasquez will be the Branch Community College Board’s representative on the Presidential Search Committee.
The board approved an FY 2023 budget of $3,088,228, which will go to the NNMC Board of Regents for approval May 5.
Vice-President for Finance & Read More
Do You Know What To Do During Wildfire Season?
Los Alamos County confirms that no evacuation orders are in place at this time. The County is in the READY phase of ready-set-go and continues to prepare. The County asks that residents also be in the READY phase. Please review lacnm.com/ready-set-go. The County will alert residents via CodeRed and media in the event of an evacuation. Courtesy/LAC Read More
Newly Formed Encantado Foundation Announces Impact Grants Funding Opportunity
ENCANTADO FOUNDATION News:
The Encantado Foundation has announced the opening of the inaugural Impact Grant application, a major grant funding opportunity, available to organizations that provide STEM career development programs and services for underserved populations, specifically with women, persons of color, Native Americans, and individuals with disabilities.
Impact Grants are open to organizations serving Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia, Socorro, Santa Fe, and Los Alamos counties.
“On behalf of our Board of Directors, we are thrilled to introduce The Encantado Foundation Read More
AFT NM Hosts Student Debt Clinic May 7
AFT NM News:
American Federation of Teachers (AFT) New Mexico is hosting a Student Debt Clinic at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 7 at 530 Jefferson St, Albuquerque, 87108.
This program provides information about free federal programs that may help reduce the burden of this debt, while also highlighting the role that our union can play in addressing problems both within the workplace and in our communities.
Additionally, the Student Debt Clinics provide crucial information and resources to help our members take advantage of the temporary expansion of the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program Read More
Work Outside With Rocky Mountain Youth Corps!
A Rocky Mountain Youth Corps member working in the forest. Courtesy/RMYC
RMYC News:
“My experience at Rocky Mountain Youth Corps (RMYC) was literally life changing. It built my physical and mental strength by using tools, hiking and camping. I felt stronger than I ever had in my entire life. RMYC provided me with the connections that helped me be aware of ‘green job’ opportunities,” said a 2021 graduate in reflecting on her experience.
For the last 27 years, RMYC has worked in northern New Mexico to inspire young adults to make a positive difference in themselves and their communities. Through Read More
Los Alamos High School Prom Night 2022!
Los Alamos High School seniors and juniors gather together for a photo early this evening at Ashley Pond Park before heading to their 2022 Prom at Buffalo Thunder. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com Read More
Chart 638: COVID-19 Diagnoses For LAPS April 23-29, 2022
This chart displays the number of COVID-19 diagnoses by school for the past week. Source: Los Alamos Public Schools. Created by Eli-Ben-Naim Read More
PEEC: May The 4th Be With You Movie Night
Join PEEC on May 4 to celebrate Star Wars Day by watching one of these fan-favorite movies in the Planetarium. ‘We do (NOT) have a bad feeling about this’. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Join The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) at 6 p.m., Wednesday, May 4 to celebrate Star Wars Day by watching Star Wars: A New Hope in the nature center planetarium, sponsored by Los Alamos Network.
In this film, Luke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a Wookie, and two droids to save the galaxy from the Empire’s world-destroying battle station, while also attempting to rescue Princess Read More
PEEC: Things Get Fishy With NMOP!
Join PEEC and Los Luceros Historic Site this Sunday for a day of fishy fun outdoors. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Created by Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) and Los Luceros Historic Site, the New Mexico Outdoor Pass (NMOP) is a FREE booklet included with FREE community events for families where everyone gets rewarded for spending time outside.
Participate in this activity and get a stamp for the New Mexico Outdoor Pass booklet. Fill the book with stamps and be rewarded with prizes.
Join PEEC and Los Luceros Historic Site for an NMOP special event: Fish!, 10 a.m. Sunday, May 1. During Read More
Teacher Appreciation Week May 1-7 … Say Thanks!
NMPED News:
Weeklong celebration of teachers begins Sunday
SANTA FE – Teachers change lives, and during National Teacher Appreciation Week, May 1-7, the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) invites every New Mexican to thank a teacher past or present for helping children attain the education and skills they need for happy, successful lives.
“New Mexico teachers go above and beyond for their students every day,” said Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who signed legislation this spring raising the average pay for a New Mexico teacher to $64,000, top in the Southwest region.
“A single Read More
LANL Foundation Awards $370,000 In Community & Education Outreach Grants Across Northern New Mexico
LANL Foundation News:
ESPAÑOLA — Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Foundation has announced that $370,000 has been awarded to 74 grantees across Northern New Mexico in its 2022 Education and Community Outreach Grant cycle.
LANL Foundation’s competitive awards provide $5,000 in grant support to schools, school districts, non-profits and pueblo, nations and tribal communities in the Foundation’s seven-county service area of Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, Sandoval, San Miguel, Santa Fe and Taos counties and represent a spectrum of projects designed to offer community-based innovative Read More
Golden Apple Launches New Program To Help Address New Mexico Teacher Shortage Crisis
GOLDEN APPLE News:
The Golden Apple Foundation for Excellence in Teaching, a leading nonprofit committed to preparing, supporting, and mentoring aspiring teachers, announced today it is accepting applications for the inaugural cohort of the Golden Apple Scholars program in New Mexico (“Scholars Program”).
The teacher preparation, financial assistance, and mentoring program will build a pipeline of highly effective teachers to help address the teacher shortage crisis in New Mexico. A 2021 report from the New Mexico State University’s Southwest Outreach Academic Research Evaluation Read More
Los Alamos Teacher Rescues Mom At Ukrainian Border
LAMS teacher Inna Bohn with her mother Lyubov Girman safely out of Ukraine and in the airport in Bucharest, Romania in March waiting to fly home. Courtesy photo
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
“The scariest moment for me was not knowing how things would work out logistically,” said Los Alamos Middle School teacher Inna Bohn during a recent interview with the Los Alamos Daily Post. “I like to plan things out, but I had no idea if my mom would have the stamina … and I was getting conflicting information … some people said she would be there at the border for two or three days. Read More
New Mexico Higher Education Department And Colleges Work To Improve Student Transfer
NMHED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Higher Education Department is working together with higher education partners in New Mexico and nationally to make it easier for students to transfer between public colleges and universities in New Mexico.
The Department hosted the first annual New Mexico Transfer Summit in partnership with the University of New Mexico and Central New Mexico Community College last month to evaluate trends and discuss ways to improve the transfer process.
“We recognize that for many students, the path through higher education is not linear, and that students regularly Read More
LAPS Adjusts PreK Schedule For 2022-23 School Year
Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) will be making adjustments to the Pre-K schedule next year.
Beginning in August, students in the preschool program for 4-year-olds will attend school 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. four days a week. Students will not attend school on Wednesdays. LAPS is working with the YMCA and other local childcare providers to have an option for 4Y students after school and on Wednesdays.
“There are several reasons for making these adjustments to the schedule,” LAPS Preschool Programs Director Gina Terrazas said. “Full school days will allow for more balanced Read More
2022 Spaceport America Cup Sponsored By Sierra Space
Courtesy/Spaceport America
SPACEPORT AMERICA News:
SIERRA COUNTY — Spaceport America and the Experimental Sounding Rocket Association (ESRA) are pleased to announce that the 2022 Spaceport America Cup will return in-person June 21-25 in Southern New Mexico, with over 140 teams participating from over 20 countries across the globe.
The 2022 Spaceport America Cup is brought to you by Sierra Space as the Diamond Level supporter of the competition. Sierra Space is participating for the first time and will have representatives at the opening day ceremony June 21 at the Las Cruces Convention Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: April 29-May 5
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 April 29 through May 5:
Friday, April 29
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Tom Hartman Program
- 11 a.m. — Budget Hearing Replay 4-26-22
- 3 p.m. — Democracy Now!
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. — Los Alamos Senior Center – “Chair Yoga with Jacci”
- 7 p.m. — JROMC presents
