DPU Shares Leadership Opportunity For HS Students
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is conducting an essay contest for high school students as part of an effort organized by Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS).
A local student may receive a sponsorship to attend a week-long summer leadership rally in Idaho called the ICUA Youth Rally.
UAMPS will select 10 students from among its member organizations to send to the rally. DPU is a member of UAMPS so high school sophomores, juniors and seniors whose parents or guardians are customers of DPU are eligible for the UAMPS sponsorships.
The contest is targeted Read More
LAHS NJROTC Competes In Military Skills Competition Shows Why They’re A Force To Be Reckoned With
Topper Company’s precision and sporter marksmanship teams doing what they do best. Courtesy/NJROTC
Cadet inspection prior to competition. Courtesy/NJROTC
NJROTC News:
The LAHS Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp (NJROTC) competed Saturday in the Capital City Military Skills Meet at Santa Fe High School.
Individual awards include Ethan Chandler coming in 3rd place in male sit-ups, Rebecca Moss being awarded third place in the 800 meter run and Jaceena Hornberger awarded first place in female situps and first place overall.
“Topper Company has once again competed with other JROTC Read More
Why Bike Lanes Should Be Implemented On NM 4
By NIKOLAI NELSON
Sophomore
Los Alamos High School
One day, when I was riding my bike to White Rock to meet with a friend, I got yelled at by a car driver to “get off the road!” I couldn’t get off the road because I had literally 4 inches between me and the edge of the road.
The lack of room is like standing in front of a speeding truck, significantly impacting my safety and theirs. This has not only happened to me, but to others as well. For example, an article in the LA Daily Post states that Andy Nunn, a Los Alamos cyclist, and some of his friends were biking on NM 4 when a white truck hit Nunn and sped away, leaving Read More
LANL: Attention All New Mexico Middle And High School Girls – Apply For Free Summer Physics Camp
LANL News:
New Mexico middle- and high-school girls are encouraged to apply for a free, two-week, virtual Summer Physics Camp for Young Women, taught primarily by the women scientists and engineers of Los Alamos National Laboratory, June 6-17, 2022.
The application deadline is April 3, 2022.
Campers will receive materials for conducting hands-on experiments and group projects at home while attending virtual presentations and demonstrations.
Previous camps have covered topics such as the Mars Perseverance Rover’s OrganiCam, led by R&D Laser Engineer Adriana Reyes-Newell, and Read More
SF Archaeological Society: Virtual Lecture By Dr. April Nowell On 21st Century Tools For Studying Ice Age Art March 15
SFAS News:
The Santa Fe Archaeological Society (SFAS) will host a virtual lecture by Dr. April Nowell on 21st Century Tools for Studying Ice Age Art at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 15 virtually on Zoom.
More information and Zoom Login click here.
Contact Tim Maxwell of the Santa Fe Archaeological Society for more information at tim.maxwell@outlook.com or call 505.676.5384. Read More
New Mexico Lab-Embedded Entrepreneur Program (NM LEEP) Seeks Deep Tech Innovators For Second Cohort
Inaugural New Mexico LEEP Fellows, from left, Kam Wai ‘Cliff’ Chan, OAM Photonics; Kristina Trujillo, TNeuroPharma; and Srikanth Kodeboyina, Blue Eye Soft. Applications are open through April 25 for the for the 2nd NM LEEP cohort. Courtesy/LACDC
LACDC News:
The Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation (LACDC), in partnership with Los Alamos National Laboratory and Sandia National Laboratories, has opened applications for the second cohort of the New Mexico Lab-Embedded Entrepreneur Program (New Mexico LEEP).
The program is a two-year Fellowship aimed at attracting deep-tech Read More
Los Alamos Public Schools On Regular Schedule Today
LAPS News:
All schools are on regular schedule today in Los Alamos and White Rock.
Interim Superintendent Jennifer Guy encourages everyone to be cautious when driving on roads and walking on walkways. Read More
One More Week To Shower Teachers With Love!
LAHS teacher and Science Bowl Coach Ali Renner received candy for prizes for her students. Courtesy/LAPSF
Courtesy/LAPSF
LAPS FOUNDATION News:
Have you fulfilled a teacher’s wish yet? Go to https://showerlove.givesmart.com and check out all the items teachers need for their students and classrooms.
The LAPS Foundation is sponsoring a community-wide campaign to “Shower” Los Alamos teachers with things they need for their classrooms. We’ve already purchased materials for 40 teachers but there are still many remaining who haven’t quite received the donations they need for their items. Read More
HR Policies, Hybrid Work, And Technology – Oh My!
LACF News:
Technology is increasingly woven into our lives and the day-to-day of business. How can organizations effectively manage teleworking employees? How can you modernize your HR-related recordkeeping, and keep documents with sensitive personnel information digitally secure?
Los Alamos Community Foundation (LACF) is offering an interactive virtual workshop 9 a.m. to noon March 15, to help nonprofit organizations explore the intersection of technology and HR.
This class is geared toward those who manage operations and use of technology within their organization, as well any Read More
Governor Signs Historic Legislation Providing Protection For Native American Children And Families In New Mexico
CYFD Secretary Barbara J. Vigil
CYFD News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Thursday signed legislation that will strengthen and expand protections for Native American children and families in the child welfare system.
“The historic collaboration between the State and its 23 Tribes, Nations and Pueblos resulted in the enactment of this unprecedented milestone towards preserving the important cultural connection of Indian children in our child welfare system,” said Children, Youth & Families Department (CYFD) Secretary Barbara J. Vigil. “Many consider ICWA to be the gold Read More
Parnall Law Firm: 2022 Distracted Driving Scholarship
PARNALL LAW FIRM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A leading personal injury law firm in Albuquerque, Parnall Law Firm, has announced the 2022 edition of its annual scholarship essay competition.
The law firm is using its essay competition to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving and how it impacts the lives of all parties involved.
As part of its awareness campaign, New Mexico students will have a chance to compete for three scholarships offered by the firm.
Parnall Law Firm, in its announcement, stated that the application runs through June 1, 2022. Interested participants will be required Read More
Governor Signs Legislation Making College Tuition-Free
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham , WNMU President Joseph Shepard, staff and students applaud the governor’s signing of Senate Bill 140 Friday, making college tuition-free for most New Mexicans. Courtesy photo
STATE News:
SILVER CITY — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Friday signed Senate Bill 140, the New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship Act, making college tuition-free for most New Mexicans and establishing the most wide-reaching tuition-free scholarship program in the United States.
The governor signed the legislation alongside college students in a ceremony at Western New Mexico University Read More
First Born Program Offers Breastfeeding Class March 15
FBLA News:
The First Born Program of Los Alamos is offering a free Breastfeeding Basics Class with Kelly Vallejo, MSW, CLC, First Born Program Lactation Counselor 5:30-7 p.m., Tuesday, March 15.
Space is limited to 10 participants.
To Register, email welcome@firstbornla.org with name, address and phone number. The goal of this class is to prepare new mothers for breastfeeding during the first few weeks.
Learn what’s within normal limits and what is not, as well as general basics, when to call for help and when to see a pediatrician.
Also, meet other Los Alamos (soon to be) parents and receive Read More
N3B Los Alamos Awards Scholarships To Local Students
Alyssa Aguilar
N3B News:
Alyssa Aguilar, a student at Northern New Mexico College, along with Daniel Tafoya and Jimmy Wheeler, both students at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos, were each awarded a $9,000 Danny Nichols and Dennis Huddleston Memorial Scholarship by N3B Los Alamos in late February.
N3B and its parent companies, Huntington Ingalls Industries and BWXT Technologies (BWXT), along with critical subcontractor partners Longenecker & Associates and Tetra Tech, established the Danny Nichols and Dennis Huddleston Memorial Scholarship to attract talented students into Read More
Chart 620: COVID-19 Diagnoses For LAPS Feb. 26 – March 4
This chart displays the number of COVID-19 diagnoses by school for the past week. Source: Los Alamos Public Schools. Created by Eli Ben-NaimState Bar: Free Consumer Debt/Bankruptcy Virtual Workshop
State Bar of New Mexico News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Consumer Debt/Bankruptcy Workshop will be held 6-8 p.m. March 23, via video and teleconference.
The public may call 505.797.6094 for details and to leave a message with name, phone number and email address for workshop registration.
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 to people who register in advance.
Instructions to join the webinar:
- Join Zoom Meeting
- Meeting ID: 835 6269 0053
- Passcode: 480554
- One tap mobile
- +13462487799,,83562690053#,,,,
Cornell Lab Of Ornithology Hosts Free Zoom Webinar
Courtesy/Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Cornell Lab of Ornithology News:
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is hosting a free Zoom webinar ‘Preparing for Spring Birding–A Merlin App Q&A’ noon to 1 p.m. (EST) Tuesday, March 8.
Description: The free Merlin Bird ID app can help to identify birds by sight or sound, anywhere in the world! But Merlin is more than just a bird ID wizard. Merlin also is a powerful field guide that can track your life list and help you become a better birder.
Discover all that Merlin can do and get your questions answered by the Merlin Team during this live Q&A. Submit Read More
Hilltopper’s Varsity Squad Begins Rio Grande High School Hockey League Year-end Tournament Today In Albuquerque
Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers hockey team. Courtesy photo
SPORTS News:
Starting today, the Los Alamos High School Hilltopper’s Varsity Squad will participate in the Rio Grande High School Hockey League year-end tournament played at the Outpost Ice Arena in Albuquerque.
The tournament runs March 4-6 and consists of teams from New Mexico, Colorado and Texas.
The toppers will open with the Coronado Thunderbirds (El Paso) at 11:15 a.m. today.
Also participating will be the Albuquerque Bears, Rio Rancho Cougars, Durango Demons and Telluride Miners.
Los Alamos last won this championship Read More
Piñon Elementary School Celebrates Dr. Seuss Day
Staff and students at Piñon Elementary School wear stripes, hats and bow ties Wednesday to celebrate Dr. Seuss Day. Courtesy/LAPS
Staff is all dressed up in tutus, sweatshirts and silly headbands to celebrate Dr. Seuss Day. Courtesy/LAPS
Piñon held read-a-thons to celebrate and this student was all dressed up to celebrate Dr. Seuss Day. Courtesy/LAPS
Piñon Elementary had guests read Dr. Seuss to the students, all dressed up in tutus, strips and Seuss hats. Courtesy/LAPS
Piñon Elementary students celebrate by drawing ‘Thing 1 and Thing 2’ from the ‘The Cat and The Hat’ . Courtesy/LAPS
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