UNM: Autism Training For Spanish Speaking Community
UNM News:
The Autism Programs at the University of New Mexico (UNM) is now offering presentations for Families whose first language is Spanish.
The series, “Hilos sobre el Autismo” will be presented 1-2:15 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. A topic of interest to families will be presented monthly over the internet via Zoom.
Each free presentation will offer an opportunity for participants to engage and discuss the topic as well as connect with other New Mexico families.
Direct questions to Roselyn Cintron at RCintron@salud.unm.edu or Teresa Campos at tecampos@salud.unm.edu.
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Mountain Elementary School Kindergarten Roundup April 13
LAPS Kindergarten Roundup Wednesday April 13
LAPS News:
Get on board for the Kindergarten Roundup starting at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 13 at each of the district’s elementary schools and Los Alamos Online Learning Academy (LAOLA).
Children who will turn five by Sept. 1, 2022 are eligible to enroll in kindergarten for the 2022-23 school year, and are invited to attend Kindergarten Roundup with their parents. This is an opportunity for families to get an idea of what to expect for kindergarten.
At the Roundup, prospective students and families will get to meet kindergarten teachers, principals, school nurses, school counselors and other Read More
Los Alamos STEAM Lab Kicks Off Affordable Tutoring
Los Alamos STEAM Lab News:
Los Alamos STEAM Lab kicks their affordable tutoring program this month.
Tutoring has been an area of need in the community since before the pandemic and it has only become more necessary as the town works to close gaps.
This program makes use of quality curricula purchased with generous support from Los Alamos JJAB and designed to “fill the gaps”.
The program is run by a certified local teacher and as it grows, tutoring will make use of high school students to facilitate small group learning. Small groups will collect together 2-4 students with the same set of emerging Read More
Heinrich Leads Effort To Extend USDA Support For School Meal Programs As Schools Transition Back To Normal Operations
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As schools across the nation continue transitioning back to normal operations, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, is leading a group of 29 Senate colleagues, including Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), in an effort to make sure school administrators, staff, and industry partners that supply food to child nutrition programs have continued support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
In 2020, at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Read More
PAC 8: Drone Flying And Videography Class March 28-31
Drone in the sky. Courtesy/PAC 8
View of Ashley Pond shot from a drone. Courtesy/PAC 8
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 is offering a “Drone Flying and Videography” class over Spring Break 9 a.m. to noon March 28-31, for students aged 13-18.
The class will be taught by Award Winning Director David Daniel and FAA Certified Remote Pilot Jean Gindreau. Students will learn drone safety and regulation, flying skills, flight maneuvers, how to capture film quality drone footage and basic video editing of footage in this course.
By end of course, each student will have access to footage they helped to capture and edit for Read More
NMSU Transfers Tombaugh Science Education Center To New Mexico Museum Of Space History
Ownership of the Clyde W. Tombaugh Science Education Center in Alamogordo is transferred from NMSU to the New Mexico Museum of Space History. Courtesy/NMMSH
NMMSH News:
ALAMOGORDO — The New Mexico Museum of Space History (NMMSH), a division of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA), and New Mexico State University – Alamogordo (NMSU) have completed the ownership transfer of the Clyde W. Tombaugh Science Education Center from the university to the museum.
The transfer of ownership between the two organizations took place Jan. 24 following review and approval by New Mexico Read More
Scenes Of Belisama Irish Dancers Performing For Rotary
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day March 17, Celia Bassett, teacher and co-director of Belisama Irish Dance presented her troupe to local Rotarians Tuesday at Cottonwood on the Greens to help celebrate the upcoming holiday. Here, Belisama Irish Dancer Sierra Morris is featured leaping to the music. Belisama Irish Dance performances are popular throughout northern New Mexico. They have studios in White Rock and Santa Fe. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
Belisama Irish Dancer Ella Javernick. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
Belisama Irish Dancer Adraic Starks. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
LAHS Senior Thalia Moraga Wins Second Place In National Social Media Marketing Challenge
LAHS senior Thalia Moraga won second place in the Student Publishers National Social Media Marketing Challenge for DECA students. Courtesy/LAPS
LAHS News:
Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Senior Thalia Moraga won second place in the Student Publishers National Social Media Marketing Challenge for DECA students.
Moraga will receive a $1,000 travel stipend to attend the DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Atlanta, Georgia where she will be recognized for her accomplishment during the Grand Awards Session at the conference.
Over 1,400 high school DECA students participated Read More
Les Misérables Opening Night Postponed To Friday!
Les Miserables: School Edition scheduled for this evening is postponed to 7 p.m. Friday March 11. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools “Olions” performance of Les Miserables: School Edition scheduled for this evening has been postponed due to concerns over developing weather conditions.
The new official Opening Night will be 7 p.m. Friday, March 11.
The safety of the Cast, Crew, and Community is the number one priority and LAPS is committed to making sure each person on stage or off gets home safely.
All pre-purchased tickets for tonight’s show will be transferred to a Read More
Women’s Lenten Retreat Features Popular Author, Speaker Sarah Christmyer At IHM Saturday March 26
Courtesy/IHM
Sarah Christmyer will be the guest speaker at a Lenten retreat for women hosted by Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 26 in the Parish Hall at 3700 Canyon Road. Courtesy/IHM
IHM News:
Popular Catholic author and speaker Sarah Christmyer will be the guest speaker at an upcoming Lenten retreat for women hosted by Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church (IHM) in Los Alamos.
The Saturday, March 26 retreat will begin with 7:30 a.m. Mass in church followed by the program beginning at 9 a.m. and concluding at 3:15 p.m. in Karen McLaughlin (Parish) Hall. Read More
DVR: Vocational Rehab Orientations In Española
NMDVR News:
The New Mexico Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (NMDVR) is holding orientations at its Española office the first and third Wednesdays of each month starting 9 a.m., April 6, 2022. Drop-ins are welcome.
The orientations provide an overview of the vocational rehabilitation system, agency policies, and procedures—including those guiding eligibility determination.
These sessions are an opportunity to learn about NMDVR and the services the agency provides, so individuals who are considering seeking vocational rehab assistance can make an informed decision about applying Read More
LAHS Students Qualify For 2022 Int’l DECA Competition
LAHS International Career Development Conference Qualifiers include, from left, Cassidy Jimenez, Melayna Morrison, Joshua Moulton, Brian Han and Ryan Zeik. (Not pictured, Connor Tepley and Paetyn Miller. Photo by Maria Anghel
LAPS News:
Eight Los Alamos High School (LAHS) students have qualified to participate in the International DECA Conference.
Junior Brian Han, and seniors Cassidy Jimenez, Paetyn Miller, Melayna Morrison, Joshua Moulton, Connor Tepley, and Ryan Zeik will participate in the International DECA Competitive Events in April at the International Career Development Read More
The Case For A BMX Track In Los Alamos
By HAIDEN JORGENSON
Sophomore
Los Alamos High School
A few years ago, I would go down to the BMX track in Albuquerque a few times throughout the year. Despite my love for the sport, I could not frequently participate because the 2-hour drive to Albuquerque was too time-consuming.
According to the Sports Planning Guide, BMX has been on the rise over the last decade, and from the years 2013 to 2016, made a 43 percent jump in people riding bikes, making it one of the hottest outdoor sports. All of these new people who have gotten into BMX over the last few years have created an amazing, supportive community. Read More
LAMS Honors 146 Students Of The Semester
Eighth grader Levi Kuykendall shows his award to LAMS teacher John Fox. Courtesy/LAPS
Assistant Principal Andy Ainsworth presents a student with a Student of the Semester certificate during the awards presentation last month. Courtesy/LAPS
LAMS News:
After a delay, Los Alamos Middle School (LAMS) held its Students of the Semester breakfast last month. Seventy eight 7th grade students and 68 8th grade students were honored for various achievements during the fall semester.
Students were presented with certificates by Principal Suzanne Lynne and Assistant Principal Andy Ainsworth Read More
NNMC Announces Free Carpentry Training Camps
NNMC News:
EL RITO — The Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) Trades program has partnered with the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions and the Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters to offer free Carpentry Training Camps to prepare participants to be job-ready for expanding opportunities in the construction trades.
Carpenters are critical to today’s construction industry, responsible for upwards of 80 percent of most projects. DWS projects a demand for more than 6,000 carpenters by 2028, with a median annual wage of $38,430.
The Carpentry Camps are open to anyone currently receiving Read More
Hilltalkers & Hawktalkers Shine At State Competition
Members of the Los Alamos High School Hilltalkers prepare to head to the State Speech and Debate Competition held last month. Courtesy/LAPS
Members of the Los Alamos Middle School Hawktalkers. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Hilltalkers garnered several top honors at the New Mexico State Speech and Debate Competition held last month.
The strong showing by the entire Hilltalkers team earned them a seventh consecutive Speech and Debate School of Excellence honor.
“Our students did an outstanding job at this level of competition,” LAHS Speech and Debate Team Coach Read More
Honors Courses Are Being Phased Out
By KAELLIN HANSON
Sophomore
Los Alamos High School
When I signed up for two Honors courses and one AP course this year, I thought that the Honors course would have the same Grade Point Average (GPA) boost as the AP course that I was taking. When I realized I wouldn’t receive a GPA boost for an Honors courses, I was shocked. In taking the Honors course the student takes on more homework and, a harder time with mental health, and a more difficult class than their on level counterparts, and they are able to put more emphasis on the topics they are interested in.
Over time with a more advanced course Read More
Les Misérables Opens Thursday Night At Smith Auditorium
The chain gang in the LAHS Olions’ production of Les Misérables, which opens 7 p.m. Thursday. Tickets are on sale now at LAHSOlions.org. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The wait is almost over. Opening night for the Los Alamos High School Olions’ production of Les Misérables is 7 pm Thursday in Duane Smith Auditorium.
Cast members include Sam Wolfsberg as Jean Valjean, Naomi Miller as the young Cosette, Olivia Long as Fantine, Zoe Garcia as Eponine and Marcus Sintay as Javert.
Tickets are on sale now at LAHSOlions.org
Showtimes are 7 p.m. Thursday, March 10; Friday, March 11; Saturday, March 12; Friday, Read More
Registration Now Open For PEEC Summer Camps
2021 Nature Odyssey campers enjoy a dip in the stream in the Valles Caldera National Preserve. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center’s (PEEC) beloved summer camps return in 2022 with options for students entering grades 4 through 12.
Long-running June camp favorites such as Nature Odyssey, for grades 4-6, and Living Earth Adventure Program (LEAP) for grades 7-8, are joined by newer camps and clubs like Space Camp (grades 4-7) and Mountain Biking Club (grades 7-12).
Full details and registration information are available at https://peecnature.org/events/summer-camps-2022/ Read More
