LAPS Ride The Bus To School Day Wednesday Dec. 1
LAPS is encouraging all eligible students to ride the school bus to school Wednesday, Dec. 1, as part of ‘Ride the Bus’ Day. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools is encouraging all eligible students to ride the school bus to school on Wednesday, Dec. 1 as part of “Ride the Bus” Day.
This initiative not only helps the environment, but also funds the LAPS Transportation Department.
Two days a year, the New Mexico Public Education Department has each school district tally student ridership for transportation funding: once in December and again in February.
This school year, the bus Read More
SFCC Offers Free Online FAFSA Workshops Dec. 1, 8 & 15
SFCC News:
Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) students and prospective SFCC students can get assistance completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online via Zoom 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays, Dec. 1, 8 and 15.
Visit https://www.sfcc.edu/fafsa-workshops/ for details.
The FASFA form is the first step for many to gain access to free money for college. There is still time to apply for funds for this academic year, as well as the next academic year.
For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@sfcc.edu or call 505.428.1268. Read More
Mesa Public Library Hosts ‘How My Brain Works … Understanding It Better And Keeping It Healthy’
Neuropsychologist Dr. Barbara Koltuska-Haskin will present a talk based on her award-winning book ‘How My Brain Works: A Guide to Understanding It Better and Keeping It Healthy’, livestreamed via Zoom 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9. Courtesy image
COUNTY News:
Mesa Public Library will host an author talk with neuropsychologist Dr. Barbara Koltuska-Haskin based on her award-winning book How My Brain Works: A Guide to Understanding It Better and Keeping It Healthy.
Topics of the book range from the importance of neurophysiological evaluation to the practice of behaviors that support brain health Read More
Scenes From LLA Session #2: Youth And Resilience
First Born Program Executive Director Ellen Spector, left, and Home Visitor Giselle Martinez presents healthy ways to show empathy. Photo by Kateri Morris
LLA participants Eli Argo and Marisol Padilla listen to presentations. Photo by Kateri Morris
LLA News:
The Leadership Los Alamos (LLA) Class of 2022 met Nov. 19 for its second session “Youth And Resilience”.
Co-chairs for the youth session included Los Alamos Teen Center Director George Marsden, a graduate of LLA Class of 2016 and Los Alamos Public Schools Healthy Schools Director Kristine Coblentz, a graduate of LLA Class of 2012.
Guest Read More
Chart 539: COVID-19 Update New Mexico Nov. 28
The bars in this chart display the number of COVID-19 diagnoses by school for the seven-day period ending Nov. 28. Source: Los Alamos Public Schools (Advice From A Hawk Spotted At Los Alamos Middle School
Advice from a Hawk spotted recently on the wall of the entryway at Los Alamos Middle School. Photo by Joyce Wolfe Read More
African Library Project: Thank You Los Alamos For Books, Books And More Books … Still More Are Needed
Kiwanis K-Kids at Aspen Elementary School hold up books collected for students in Africa. Courtesy/ALP
Kiwanis K-Kids at Pinon Elementary School hold up books collected for students in Africa. Courtesy/ALP
By SHARON ALLEN
African Library Project
Los Alamos
Kiwanis K-Kids and Builders Club students all over Los Alamos and White Rock are so grateful for the MANY books that have been donated at their school sites and Los Alamos Schools Credit Union (LASCU) to help make school and community libraries in Africa.
Our goal was to make 10 libraries of 1,000 books each by the end of January and we are Read More
AFRL Collaborates With NMT Astronomers On Observatory
AFRL News:
KIRTLAND AFB – New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (NMT) astronomers are one-step closer to having their own high-powered window to space and the universe, after receiving congressional funding for the Magdalena Ridge Observatory Interferometer (MROI).
The university will receive $6.2 million in congressional funds, to complete the first phase of the anticipated $30 million five-year project, to build three telescopes and two scientific instruments of the MROI in Socorro.
NMT has received congressional funding over the past several years in support of the university’s Read More
AFRL Selects 10 Universities For Satellite Program
Two University Nanosatellite Program students assemble the Oculus-ASR satellite. Courtesy/AFRL
Graphic representation of Arachne, the first solar power beaming experiment for the Space Solar Power Incremental Demonstrations & Research Project. Courtesy/AFRL
AFRL News:
KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE — The Air Force Research Laboratory’s University Nanosatellite Program (UNP) has selected 10 universities to participate in the upcoming 2-year partnership to design, fabricate and test small satellites.
At the recent Flight Selection Review for the program’s tenth cycle, 3 of 10 Read More
Record Number Of Teachers In New Mexico Supported Under Debt Relief Program Administered By Higher Education Dept.
NMHED News:
SANTA FE — More than 600 New Mexico teachers will have their student debt burden reduced thanks to the state’s Teacher Loan Repayment Program administered by the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
The Teacher Loan Repayment program pays up to $6,000 per year for two years toward outstanding federal student loan debt and interest for licensed New Mexico teachers working in high-need areas and schools.
The agency received nearly 500 new applications for the program in 2021, three times as many who applied in 2020. Awards will also be renewed for another 140 recipients from last Read More
‘Mission To Mars’ Book Launch & Talk By Dr. Larry Crumpler Dec. 9
NMNHS News:
The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science (NMNHS) announces the release of the highly anticipated new book “Missions to Mars” and a talk by the author, Museum Planetary Geologist Larry Crumpler.
The event is 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9. Attendees will meet the author 6-6:30 p.m. and tour the museum’s newest exhibition “Mars: Science and Culture”, followed at 6:30 p.m. by Crumpler’s talk.
Admission is $5 per person and tickets must be purchased in advance.
Schedule:
- Tour of Exhibit at 6 p.m.;
- Talk at 6:30 p.m.; and
- Book Signing 7-8 p.m.
Description:
6-6:30 p.m., meet the Read More
Los Alamos School Board Meeting Update For Nov. 18
School Board President Melanie Colgan listens as Aspen PTO President Amelia Apperson shares with members of the School Board activities the PTO has sponsored for Aspen students and families. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos School Board met Thursday in the School Board Room on Trinity Drive. The meeting kicked off with recognitions by Board President Melanie Colgan.
The Los Alamos High School Boys and Girls Cross Country teams and their coaches, were recognized for their outstanding season and earning the 2021 4A state championship.
Next, Colgan recognized the PTOs and PTA at the Read More
Young Driver Cited For Crash Near Los Alamos High School
Los Alamos police and firefighters respond to the scene of a single car accident that occurred over the lunch hour today in front of Los Alamos High School. Police Cmdr. Preston Ballew told the Los Alamos Daily Post that there were no injuries reported and the driver, a male youth, was cited for making an improper turn resulting in an accident in which he damaged a light pole and his car. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
LANL Foundation Launches Bright Futures Campaign
Courtesy/LANL Foundation
LANL Foundation News:
Now more than ever, students across the region are counting on scholarships to help make their dream of attending college possible.
Tuesday, Nov. 30, the world will be participating in GivingTuesday, a holiday tradition that encourages generous support of important organizations and causes.
Mark your calendar so you can be sure to participate, but making a difference doesn’t have to wait until next week.
Monday, they launched their Bright Futures campaign and invite the public to join them in building a brighter future for Northern Read More
LAHS NJROTC Shows Strong At Duke City Invitational
LAHS NJROTC Topper Company stands ready for the Unit Personnel Inspection. Courtesy/NJROTC
LAHS NJROTC Female Color Guard Team demonstrates proper respect for American flag. Courtesy/NJROTC
LAHS NJROTC News:
The Los Alamos High School (LAHS) NJROTC competed Saturday, Nov. 20 at the Duke City Invitational Drill Meet at Del Norte High School in Albuquerque.
“The cadets of Topper Company were prepared and ready for this competition,” NJROTC instructor Chief Aron Ayers said. “Our unit hasn’t competed in almost two years so they were eager to get back out there and show what they can do.”
Topper Read More
NMSU Master Gardener Class Online beginning In January
NMPED: Families Get Receivers For Datacasting Pilot Project
Jeanette Vigil, a Taos parent, gets a receiver and antenna that will allow her student to receive school work through a technology called datacasting. Eight Taos families received their receiver-antenna kits at a distribution and demonstration event Thursday outside Ranchos Elementary School. Courtesy/NMPED
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — Eight families in the Taos School District received electronic devices this week that will allow their students to receive school work over airwaves instead of the internet using a technology that could help bridge New Mexico’s digital divide.
Thursday’s Read More
Water Issues Close UNM-LA Buildings Until Noon Monday
UNM-LA News:
The buildings on the UNM-Los Alamos campus will be closed until noon Monday due to water issues.
Online classes and remote operations continue on regular schedules. Read More
Los Alamos Students Maira Finn & Gavin Bent Write Book
LAMS authors Maira Finn and Gavin Bent sign copies of their book The Clashroom. Courtesy/LAMS
LAMS News:
There is a rumor at Thomas’ school about the clashroom, a clashroom that sucks kids into other universes. Thomas doesn’t believe the rumor, until he and his friends are sucked into another universe!
In this strange place they not only find talking horses, vines that grow like trees, and strange animals, but an empire of monsters that wants to enslave the entire universe. Can Thomas and his friends stop them before everything everyone has ever known is in the monster’s hands?
And so begins the Read More
Los Alamos JJAB 2021 Youth Winter Clothing Drive Benefits 94 Students In Need Thanks To Community Generosity
Los Alamos JJAB Board Member Elizabeth Allen, left, sorts donations with Resource Specialist Santina Shije and intern Nina Neil. Courtesy/JJAB
JJAB staff Rachel Mohr-Richards, Santina Shije and Nina Neil sort donated clothing. Courtesy/JJAB
Community donations fill 94 bags with winter clothing for students in need. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos JJAB News:
Los Alamos JJAB has wrapped its Annual Youth Winter Clothing Drive just in time for Thanksgiving.
JJAB was able to provide youth ages 5-18 who live or attend school in Los Alamos County, and their younger siblings, with winter coats, boots, Read More
