Santa Fe Institute: Preventing Extreme Polarization Of Political Attitudes
Stephanie Forrest
Santa Fe Institute News:
Encouraging interactions between people on opposite ends of the political spectrum may not be the best way to foster tolerance in a polarized nation.
In fact, a new study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests extreme polarization can be avoided when two sides of a stubbornly intolerant population have low exposure to each other.
SFI External Professor Stephanie Forrest, a computer scientist at Arizona State University, and coauthors Joshua Daymude, a postdoctoral researcher at ASU, and Robert Axelrod, a professor of Read More
Los Alamos Public Schools Board Narrows Superintendent Search To Three Finalists
These three finalists for LAPS superintendent and their families will travel to Los Alamos Jan. 12-14 for a formal interview with School Board members and in-person meetings with staff and community stakeholders. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos School Board has narrowed the search for the next Los Alamos Public Schools superintendent to three candidates, each with demonstrated teaching and leadership experience.
The candidates and their families will travel to Los Alamos Jan. 12-14 for a formal interview with School Board members as well as in-person meetings with staff and Read More
Los Alamos County Resiliency, Energy And Sustainability Task Force Invites Community To Climate Change Educational Events
LARES Task Force invites community to a three-part Climate Change series Jan. 6, Jan. 20 and Feb. 3. Courtesy/LARES
COUNTY News:
- A three-part series: Take Action Against Climate Change
The Los Alamos County Resiliency, Energy and Sustainability (LARES) Task Force invites the community to a three-part Climate Change series hosted in collaboration with Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC).
Part One and Two of the series will be hybrid events (in-person at the Los Alamos Nature Center and virtually through Zoom), at 6 p.m. Jan. 6 and Jan. 20.
Part Three is 6 p.m. Feb. 3 and in-person Read More
Los Alamos Family Council CountUP! Week 7
LAFC News:
Los Alamos Family Council’s (LAFC) Youth Activity Centers have been helping build resilience in the youth of the community for two generations.
With free supervised activities after school and during school breaks, the Youth Activity Centers have played a key role in the lives of hundreds of Los Alamos County youth and their families.
This great work is performed by a dedicated team. That team is made up of two site directors, Bailey Martinez and Marie Vigil, three regular staff members, Mae Lopez, Cara Maestas and Cody Harris. This team is supported by two seasonal staff members, Read More
First Born Program Hosts Winter Holiday Lights Event
First Born mom and baby reading a book at the Dec. 11 First Born Winter Holiday event. Courtesy/First Born
First Born dad and twins exploring light at the Dec. 11 First Born Winter Holiday event. Courtesy/First Born
The First Born Program of Los Alamos held a Winter Holiday Celebration of Lights Saturday, Dec. 11 at 190 Central Park Square, Suite 216.
At the open house style event, Home Visitors distributed baby gifts for member families. Each of the 75 families received a beautiful handcrafted wooden toy and a previously loved book.
The babies and toddlers were delighted
LAPS Foundation Expresses Gratitude To Three Generous Businesses: Longenecker & Associates, SMSI And TechSource!
David O’Flynn (SMSI), John Longenecker (Longenecker & Associates), Louise O’Brien (LAPS Foundation President) Brian D’Andrea (TechSource and LAPS Foundation Board Member), Kathy Boerigter (LAPS Foundation Treasurer). Courtesy/LAPS Foundation
By JENNY MCCUMBER
Executive Director
Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation
With the move to a new building this year, LAPS Foundation is enjoying a beautiful new office with a much more visible location at 1010 Central Ave., in the new Los Alamos Schools Credit Union building.
Three generous businesses within the Los Alamos community Read More
Del Norte LOV Foundation Announces $13,000 In Scholarship Opportunities & Upcoming Seasonal Fundraising Efforts
Del Norte LOV Foundation News:
SANTA FE — The Del Norte LOV (Living Our Vision) Foundation, the independent nonprofit organization associated Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU), has announced the details of its upcoming round of 2022 scholarship opportunities for New Mexico students, and information relating to upcoming fundraising efforts during the holiday season.
The 2022 program introduces a new $3,000 scholarship in addition to ten $1,000 scholarships for high school seniors, homeschool seniors, or GED recipients who plan to continue their education in college or vocational school Read More
Climate Group Meets With New Mexico Attorney General’s Office About UNM Foundation Fossil Fuel Investments
UNM LEAF News:
UNM LEAF climate action group at the University of New Mexico (UNM) met with the New Mexico Attorney General’s Office Friday Dec.17, two months after it filed a complaint with Attorney General Hector Balderas asserting that the UNM’s fossil fuel investments aren’t just immoral, but illegal.
Members of UNM LEAF (Leaders of Environmental Action and Foresight) say the Dec. 17 meeting went very well.
“Overall, I am pleased that the Attorney General Hector Balderas is taking the divestment complaint against the UNM Foundation seriously. Ultimately, it’s great to see the state show Read More
Los Alamos High School Cheerleaders Named All-Americans
LAHS Cheerleaders, from left, Haileigh Walkoviak, Hannah Jameson, Megan Martinez and Aliana Montoya traveled to Hawaii as part of a select group of cheerleaders and dancers chosen as All-Americans by Varsity Spirit. Courtesy/LAHS
LAHS News:
Earlier this month, four members of the Los Alamos High School Cheerleading Squad traveled to Honolulu, Hawaii with their coach and family members to participate in the Varsity Spirit Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade.
They are among more than 600 high school cheerleaders and dancers from across the country representing the camp brands of Varsity Spirit. Read More
4-H County Award Night Recognizes 2021 Achievievements
Kimberly Prada was awarded the county Top Leadership Award and Samuel Prada was awarded the County Top Citizenship Award. Courtesy/4-H
Derek Rodriguez was awarded the State Bronze Level Letterman Pin and Patch. Courtesy/4-H
By LENA ZIELIE
High County Team 4-H Club Leader
Dec. 11, 2021, the Los Alamos County 4-H clubs held their yearly award night, which honored all members and their achievements for the year.
This past year our 4-H club had one of our most productive and success years on record. We truly want to congratulate all our Members for their commitment to “Making the Best Better”.
Derek Read More
New Mexico Has 57 New National Board Certified Teachers
Public Education Secretary (Designate) Kurt Steinhaus
PED News:
SANTA FE — Fifty-seven New Mexico educators are first-time recipients of National Board Certification, the highest mark of professional competence available to classroom teachers in this country.
Eighty-two others have received renewed certification.
The announcement was made Wednesday by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, an independent, nonprofit organization established in 1987. Since then, the board has certified more than 128,000 teachers who completed a rigorous, performance-based, Read More
LANL’s Roger Wiens To Become Purdue University Professor
It’s official – planetary scientist and Fellow at Los Alamos National Laboratory Roger Wiens and his wife Gwen Wiens will relocate in February to Lafayette, Ind., where Roger will be a professor at Purdue University. ‘After 25 great years in New Mexico we’re sad to leave, but are excited to begin this new chapter.’ Courtesy/FB Image Read More
SFCC Presents A Reading By Miriam Sagan Feb. 1
SFCC News:
Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) Library presents Start Again: A Reading by Miriam Sagan from her newest book of poetry 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1.
The poems in Miriam Sagan’s poetry collection, Start Again, come from the poet’s experiences and ruminations during the COVID-19 pandemic in Santa Fe.
As in her previous work, Sagan dips into elements of myth and mysticism, working in symbols of the tarot, astrology, nature, history, and Judaism, to create a poetic cosmology all her own.
Some poems explore the traditional New Mexico landscapes—sacred places turned iconic, the indigenous Read More
Santa Fe Community Foundation Native American Advised Fund Awards $82,500 In Grants To Nine Native-led Nonprofits
NAAF News:
The Native American Advised Fund (NAAF) at the Santa Fe Community Foundation (SFCF) has announced $82,500 in grants to nine Native-led and serving nonprofit organizations across New Mexico.
The 2021 grants, which range $5,000 to $15,000, support NAAF’s mission of enhancing Native lifeways now and for future generations in New Mexico.
2021 Grantees include:
- Americans for Indian Opportunity Keres Children’s Learning Center
- New Mexico Foundation for Dental Health
- New Mexico Kids Matter
- Santa Fe Film Institute
- Santa Fe Indigenous Center
- Santa Fe Recovery Center
- School
Dr. Bárbara Medina Named Interim President And Chief Executive Officer Of Northern New Mexico College
Dr. Bárbara Medina
NNMC News:
ESPAÑOLA — The Northern New Mexico College Board of Regents has selected Dr. Bárbara Medina to serve as interim president after President Richard Bailey departs Jan. 15, 2022, to accept a position as president of Southern Oregon University.
As president and chief executive officer, Medina will be responsible for executing the Board’s policies and directives and for implementing identified goals through the day-to-day management of the College.
“All of us at Northern are excited to welcome President Medina to the team. We look forward to her leadership and her Read More
SFCC Visual Arts Gallery Presents ‘Paintings And Poetry: The Center Cannot Hold’ Jan. 27
‘Possibilities’ by Bill Sortino. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College’s (SFCC) Visual Arts Gallery presents the exhibition, “Paintings and Poetry: The Center Cannot Hold,” which opens 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27.
The exhibition features the work of artists Jane Shoenfeld and Bill Sortino.
The two diverse contemporary artists will offer a showcase of paintings imbued with a deep connection to poetry.
“This is such an exciting show that will resonate with artists and poets alike,” said Linda Cassel, director of the Visual Arts Gallery. “While the artists are quite Read More
Los Alamos Federation Of School Employees Celebrates Increase For Classified Educational Employees
LAFSE News:
…LAPS Board Ratifies Minimum Wage Increase Agreement
Los Alamos Federation of School Employees (LAFSE) Union Co-Presidents, Christine Engelbrecht and Trey Pereyra released the following statement:
Los Alamos Federation of School Employees is pleased to announce the approval of a minimum $15/hour wage for all Los Alamos Public Schools employees. On the evening of Tuesday, Dec. 14, Board President Melanie Colgan, Vice President Ellen Specter, Secretary Christine Bernstein, Board Member Steven Boerigter, and Board Member Erin Green unanimously voted to ratify Read More
LAPS Foundation Shares 2022 Scholarship Information
By JENNY MCCUMBER
Executive Director
LAPS Foundation
Every year LAPS Foundation awards scholarships to graduating seniors. This year, as a result of community feedback, we have added an additional category of scholarship for students who are planning a technical path career after high school.
Recognizing not every student at LAPS plans on going to college, we want to help students with all opportunities after high school. Our two $1,000 career technical scholarships do not have a community service requirement or a GPA requirement. They will be based on the students’ career plans and a letter Read More
LAHS Students Enjoy ‘Finals Fill-Up’ Between Exams
LAHS counselors prepare drinks for students this week before the passing period between final exams. Courtesy/LAHS
Students enjoy hot beverages as part of ‘Finals Fill-Up’ this week at Los Alamos High School. Courtesy/LAHS
LAHS News:
While the countdown is on to Winter Break, and students finish the semester with final exams, the Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Counseling, Student Services and Administrative staff are offering a quick break with “Finals Fill-Up”.
A tradition, which started back in 2015, students are able to pick up a hot drink, either hot chocolate or hot cider, during the Read More
