Jewish Federation Of New Mexico: An Evening With Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist, Author Thomas L. Friedman
Thomas L. Friedman
JFNM News
ALBUQUERQUE –The Jewish Federation of New Mexico (JFNM) announces an evening with Thomas L. Friedman, a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and author.
Friedman is the bestselling author of The World is Flat, as well as an award-winning journalist with The New York Times. He will be delivering a talk virtually at the Jewish Community Campus in Albuquerque where he will discuss some of the struggles our world faces such as globalization and climate change.
“We are thrilled that Thomas Friedman is speaking to our local community,” said Rabbi Dr. Robert Lennick, CEO Read More
Los Alamos High School ‘Garden Gala’ Prom April 30
Courtesy/LAHS
LAHS News
The Los Alamos High School (LAHS) 2022 Prom is 6-11 p.m. Saturday, April 30 at Buffalo Thunder Resort. This year’s theme is “Garden Gala”.
General tickets are $52 (+ online surcharge) for this event. The cost of each ticket includes dinner, which will be served 7-8 p.m. The meal will be buffet style allowing students to make their own choices. There will be vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options provided at the dinner and for desserts.
Students must arrive by 6:45 p.m. if they wish to eat. Desserts, coffee and tea will be provided starting at 9:30 p.m. No students/guests Read More
Education And Labor Committee Passes Financial Fitness Act Sponsored By U.S. Rep. Leger Fernández
U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández
STATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández voted Tuesday for, and the House Education and Labor Committee passed, H.R. 7309, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and H.R. 7310, the Protecting America’s Retirement Security Act (PARSA). PARSA includes the Financial Fitness Act, bipartisan legislation that the congresswoman previously introduced.
The reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act significantly invests in workforce development to increase opportunities for the labor force. It also enhances Read More
LAHS NJROTC Cadets Are 2022 State Champions!
Los Alamos High School NJROTC Topper Company 2022 State Champions! Courtesy/NJROTC
NJROTC Topper Company New Mexico 4A Physical Fitness 2022 State Champions! Courtesy/NJROTC
NJROTC News:
It would appear winning has become routine for Los Alamos High School’s Navy Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (NJROTC), which won multiple awards at the New Mexico State JROTC Championships Saturday at Rio Rancho High School.
But any routine established by Topper Company might be better explained as “discipline learned by example”.
“Our senior cadet staff has steadily led from the front and Read More
Memory Care Alliance Annual Caregiver Event Saturday
Judge Cristy Carbon-Gaul
Memory Care Alliance News:
This Saturday, April 9, caregivers have an opportunity to fill the well and learn about new tips and tools for navigating what can be a difficult journey at Santa Fe Community College.
Education, Compassion and Empowerment is the theme for the 2022 Annual Caregiver Event, and registration has never been easier.
The pandemic has seen a large number of people decline without the normal amounts of socialization, and the Memory Care Alliance is here to help. They have just what you need, when it comes to information, resources, events and more. Read More
SBNM: Free Consumer Debt/Bankruptcy Workshop Via Video And Teleconference April 27
SBNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Consumer Debt/Bankruptcy Workshop will be held 6-8 p.m. April 27, via video and teleconference.
People can call 505.797.6094 for details and may leave a message with their name, phone number and email address for workshop registration.
Alternatively, people may register at the link here.
After registering, a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting will be sent to those attending.
At the workshop, an attorney will give a group presentation on bankruptcy. After the presentation, a one-on-one free consultation will be given by phone Read More
State Of New Mexico To Launch Adult Diploma Program
Higher Education Secretary Stephanie M. Rodriguez
NMHED News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico adults have a new option for attaining their secondary school credential with the National External Diploma Program thanks to a partnership between the New Mexico Higher Education (NMHED) and Public Education Departments.
Starting this year, New Mexico will recognize adult diplomas awarded under the National External Diploma Program (NEDP©) as valid secondary credentials. The NEDP adult diploma is the first competency-based high school completion option for adults approved in the State and the
Mesa Public Library Presents ‘Hiking Trails In Valles Caldera National Preserve’ Virtual Author Talk With Coco Rae April 14
LOS ALAMOS LIBRARY News:
The staff at Mesa Public Library is presenting a virtual author talk Hiking Trails in Valles Caldera National Preserve with Coco Rae, 7-8 p.m. Thursday, April 14.
For those waiting for spring to arrive before digging out their hiking boots, this timely program will serve as an excellent start for planning the season’s outdoor adventures.
This updated and expanded edition of Hiking Trails in Valles Caldera National Preserve includes everything visitors need to know to enjoy this vast caldera, one of the largest in the United States. Outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers Read More
Los Alamos Family Council Offers SMART Recovery For Friends & Family Every Monday Beginning Tonight
By JORDAN REDMOND
Executive Director
Los Alamos Family Council
Beginning today, April 3, Los Alamos Family Council is offering a SMART Recovery Friends & Family meeting every Monday night.
The meetings are free and held 6-7 p.m. Mondays at Los Alamos Family Council, 1350 Central Ave. Suite 102.
Individuals with addictive behaviors aren’t the only ones affected by it. Friends and Family SMART Recovery for Family & Friends is available to support Concerned Significant Others (CSOs; parents, partners, friends, family members, etc.) as they learn to deal with emotional upsets, Read More
New Mexico Higher Education Department Offering Student Debt Relief For Healthcare Workers
Higher Education Secretary Stephanie M. Rodriguez
NMHED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) is now accepting applications for its Health Professional Loan Repayment Program, which repays student debt for eligible health professionals practicing in rural and underserved New Mexico communities and shortage areas.
Gov. Lujan Grisham approved $1.6 million for the program, a $400,000 increase from last year. This funding could support over 60 working healthcare professionals in New Mexico this year. The Department has also applied for $400,000 in additional Read More
LAHS JV Softball Team Sweeps Taos 12-10 And 11-8
LAHS JV Softball Team front row Malaya Haynes. Center row from left, Ashley Casados, Jazymn Montoya, Sophia Martinez and Danalysa Rodriguez. Back row from left, Adia Fortin, Sierra Gonzales (on the back of) K’Lee Warwick, Gwyn Johnson, Zayda Rodriguez and Sydney Kitts. Courtesy photo
Starting catcher and leadoff batter Sydney Kitts hit her first 3-run home run in the first game. Courtesy photo
By APRIL WADE
LAHS Sports
The Los Alamos High School (LAHS) JV Softball Team traveled to Taos Friday for their first district games against the Tigers. They swept them 12-10 for the first game and 11-8 Read More
New Mexico Celebrates Month Of The Young Child With Statewide Literacy Events
ECECD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) and the New Mexico Public Education Department (PED), in collaboration with the National Education Association New Mexico (NEA-NM), announced Friday the launch of this year’s Read Across New Mexico statewide celebrations.
The events coincide with the Month of the Young Child, a celebration throughout the month of April that promotes the needs of young children, their families, and the early childhood programs that serve them.
This initiative promotes the Read Across America theme of “Celebrating Read More
Summit Garden Club: Community Zoom Talk April 4
Photo by Joe Lamp’l
The Summit Garden Club invites the community to a presentation by Alison Grieggs, “Straw Baling Gardening – Tomatoes Program” at 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 4 via Zoom.
Learn the steps of how to grow vegetables (specifically tomatoes) in a bale of straw.
The advantages of straw baling:
- No leaning over to care for or pick the vegetable;
- Place the bale anywhere in the yard; and
- Bales retain water.
To obtain the Zoom link, email Summit Garden Club President Judy Magelssen at judymag@msn.com.
Summit Garden Club welcomes anyone interested in gardening in Los Alamos to join the club. Read More
Highlights Of March 24 School Board Meeting
Michael Sharp of of Research and Polling, Inc. attended the meeting via zoom to update the Board on redistricting. Screenshot/ladailypost.com
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
The March 24 Los Alamos School Board meeting kicked off with congratulations to the Los Alamos Middle School’s Team 2 for their victory at the Regional Science Bowl. A Los Alamos High School team placed second in its competition.
Board Member Ellen Specter was absent. All other Board members attended the meeting.
LAPS Transportation Director Keith Rosenbaum provided the Board with Read More
This Week In Sports: April 4-9, 2022
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.
Topper sports schedule for Monday April 4 though Saturday April 9:
April 4 Monday
- Softball vs Robertson Away 4 p.m.
April 6 Wednesday
- Boys Tennis vs Santa Fe Prep Home 3:30 p.m. (Mesa)
- Girls Tennis vs Santa Fe Prep Home 3:30 p.m. (Urban)
- Baseball vs Moriarty Away 4 p.m.
- Softball vs Moriarty Away 4 p.m.
April 8 Friday
- Girls/Boys Tennis at Albuquerque Academy Invitational
April 9 Saturday
- Softball vs
Leadership Los Alamos Session #6: Economic Development
Pig & Fig Café owner Laura Crucet shares her experience starting and maintaining a business. Photo by Kateri Morris
LLA Economic Development 101 panel members from left, LACDC Executive Director Lauren McDaniel, LACDC Interim Assist. ED/Chamber Director Ryn Herrmann, Exit Advantage NM Real Estate Developer and Associate Broker Jyl DeHaven, County CDD Director Paul Andrus, County Economic Development Administrator Dan Ungerleider, and NM Economic Development North Central Regional Representative Peter Mitchell. They discuss commercial real estate, business expansion and Read More
New Mexico Higher Education To Receive Federal Funding
NMHED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) and New Mexico colleges and universities will receive a total of $18.4 million in congressionally directed spending as part of Community Project Funding included in the 2022 federal spending bill, which was signed Tuesday, March 15 by President Biden.
The bill also increases the maximum Pell grant amount available for low-income college students to $6,895, a $400 increase, which could be used toward college costs beyond tuition for students receiving the New Mexico Opportunity and Lottery Scholarships.
“This Read More
LAPS: Special School Board Meeting Tuesday April 5
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos School Board will hold a special board meeting at 5:30 p.m. April 5 virtually on Zoom and in person at the Administrative Offices School Board Room, 2101 Trinity Dr., Suite V.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Meeting ID: 505 663 2222.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Call to Order
- President Melanie Colgan will call the meeting to order and review the meeting protocols.
3. Roll Call
4. *Closed Executive Session
- School Board President Colgan will ask for a MOTION to go into a closed Executive Session (Section10-15-1(B) to Discuss Certified
- Negotiated agreements and limited
UNM: Preparing Children/Adults For Dying Process
UNM News:
In the US, more than 3.5 million parents continue parenting adults with DD/ID. More than 2.9 million adults with DD/ID live with a parent 55 years or older. This is the first generation where the adult with DD/ID may outlive their parents/caregiver.
Planning for death is a difficult topic to discuss within the current culture. The purpose of this presentation is to provide some information and tools for parents/caregivers as they plan for their death and to prepare their adult with DD/ID for that event.
Siri GuruNam Kaur Khalsa, MSN, RN, CNE is a parent of an adult son with developmental/intellectual Read More
NNMC’s 2022 Free Summer Bridge Program Prepares Participants For College Success
Courtesy/NNMC
NNMC News:
ESPAÑOLA — Northern New Mexico College’s (NNMC) “Fast Track to Success” Summer Bridge program can prepare participants to take advantage of free college through the New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship this fall.
NNMC’s “Fast Track to Success” is a FREE 6-week intensive college readiness program designed to help high school sophomores, juniors, seniors, high school equivalency recipients and adults returning to college brush up on their math and writing skills.
Take advantage of this free program to gain the math and writing skills needed for college-level courses. Read More
