New Mexico Early Childhood Education & Care Dept. Launches Grant To Support Early Childhood Coalitions
Cabinet Secretary Elizabeth Groginsky
ECECD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) has announced broad new investments across the state in support of early childhood coalitions, groups of local stakeholders dedicated to building early education and care in their communities.
ECECD’s new Local Early Childhood Systems Building Grant, made possible by the Coronavirus Response and relief Supplemental Appropriation (CRSSA) Act, will distribute $5.4 million in funding over the next two years to grow the capacity of early childhood coalitions Read More
Topper Library Collects Donations For Local Animal Shelter
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos High School Topper Library is asking the community to show love to the many dogs and cats in need of a home by dropping off donations for the Los Alamos Animal Shelter Oct. 25-29.
Items such as dog and cat food, treats and toys may be brought 7:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. to the LAHS library. Los Alamos Medical Care Clinic is serving as a collection point as well; donations may be dropped off during office hours.
A list of needed items can be found here.
Topper Library student assistant Cami Heath organized the library’s first collection drive in March this year, and Team Library members Read More
NMDOT: Adults Are The Key To Teen Driving Success
Transportation Secretary Mike Sandoval
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE — National Teen Driver Safety Week is Oct. 17-23. It is the perfect opportunity to talk with teens about safe driving habits.
This year, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is teaming up with the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) to help empower parents to discuss the importance of driving safety with their young drivers.
According to NHTSA, motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for teens (15-18 years old) in the United States. There were 2,042 Read More
Woodring: Unique Perspective For UNM-LA Advisory Board
By LAURA WOODRING
Candidate For Position 2
UNM-LA Advisory Board
My name is Laura Woodring and I am running for UNM-LA advisory board, position 2. I have resided in Los Alamos for 12 years and am a mental health provider in the community. I have a Masters degree in Counseling and have been practicing as a mental health therapist since 2013.
Both of my parents were educators and have instilled in me the importance of a higher education. In my work, I have been able to recognize some of the challenges students face when they are attending UNM-LA.
If elected, I will advocate for all students. I will bring Read More
JJAB Seeks Donations For Winter Clothing Project For Youth
The community is invited to donate to the JJAB winter clothing project for local youth. Courtesy/JJAB
Los Alamos JJAB News:
As colder weather sets in, it is time to make sure youth in the community have the proper gear to stay warm and protected. This year, Los Alamos JJAB will once again be organizing a winter clothing project for those in need.
Youth, ages 5-18, who live or attend school in Los Alamos County will be provided winter coats, boots, gloves and scarves or hats.
JJAB Resource Specialists, Los Alamos Public School (LAPS) counselors and other local organizations, such as Self-Help and Read More
McCullough: Eager To Join Forward Movement Of UNM-LA
By CHUCK MCCULLOUGH
Candidate For Position 2
UNM-LA Advisory Board
Our town values education. Many of our children are conditioned from early in life to think about where they are going to college. It’s just in the atmosphere.
But as we all know, a major, four-year university is not for everyone. A large campus can be overwhelming. Diving into college courses right out of high school may be daunting for some. Beyond these things, however, the fact is many of our secondary students come to the simple conclusion they are not planning on going to college, at least not immediately.
Some of these students Read More
LANL Scientist Joel Kulesza Talks Monte Carlo Code At The Periodic Table At The Tub In Central Park Square Monday
LANL R&D Scientist Joel Kulesza
LANL News:
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) R&D Scientist Joel Kulesza will staff The Periodic Table 5:30-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18 at Bathtub Row Brewing at 163 Central Park Square in downtown Los Alamos.
As an outreach activity of LANL’s Bradbury Science Museum, Kulesza stacks the deck of knowledge with insight into Monte Carlo simulations, models used to predict the likelihood of different outcomes when situations get random.
From its Manhattan Project origins to its current use in everything from nuclear engineering to finance, Kulesza will Read More
Rotary Interact Club Hosts Car Wash & Bake Sale Saturday
The LAHS Rotary Interact Club is holding a car wash and bake sale 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Courtesy/LAHS
LAHS News:
The Los Alamos High School Rotary Interact Club, a club dedicated to service and involvement in the community, is holding a car wash and bake sale 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16 in the Zia Credit Union parking lot in downtown Los Alamos.
The car wash is free, but donations are welcome! All donations will go toward fundraising for the Shelter Box Organization, a relief program that sends emergency supplies to developing countries.
These donations will specifically impact families Read More
McCullough: My View Of The UNM-LA Advisory Board
By CHUCK MCCULLOUGH
Candidate For Position 2
UNM-LA Advisory Board
Over the past couple of months, UNM-LA administrators and staff have been exceedingly generous with their time, answering my questions regarding operations, student services, instructional matters, and other issues. They have shared their insights concerning the successes and the challenges of operating this small college in this small town.
I come away from these conversations with the realization that we are indeed fortunate to have this special group of people at UNM-LA, gracious and well-spoken, highly competent Read More
Public Education Department Announces 2022 New Mexico Teacher Of The Year Finalists
NMPED Secretary Designate Kurt Steinhaus
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Public Education (NMPED) Secretary Designate Kurt Steinhaus announced Thursday the three finalists for 2022 New Mexico Teacher of the Year.
Each year since the program began in 1963, New Mexico’s 89 school districts and state charter schools have been invited to nominate outstanding teachers to become New Mexico’s Teacher of the Year, representing our state in the National Teacher of the Year competition.
Those nominated must then complete an application. Selection is based on both classroom performance and strength Read More
VA And National Support Network Partner To Teach Veterans How To Fight Cybercrime
VA News:
The Veterans Administration (VA) is partnering with the Cybercrime Support Network to protect veterans disproportionately targeted for identity theft and other online scams.
The partnership will provide educational resources that strengthen online security for service members, veterans and their families and focus on recognizing, reporting and recovering from cybercrime. Visit https://fightcybercrime.org/milvet-resources.
The educational awareness campaign includes:
- Public service announcements via Comcast broadcast services and an online portal;
- FightCybercrime.org,
TCHS Presents ‘New Mexico: The French Presence since the 1500s’ By Francois-Marie Patorni Saturday Nov. 6
TCHS News:
The Taos County Historical Society presents its next public program, “New Mexico: The French Presence since the 1500s” by distinguished author and independent scholar Francois-Marie Patorni.
The program is 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, in the Kit Carson Electric Cooperative Boardroom at 118 Cruz Alta Road in Taos. Members of the Society are admitted free of charge and non-members are requested to make a $5 donation. Membership forms are available at the check-in desk.
The history of the French, French Canadians, and of other French-speaking people in New Mexico covers the last 400 years, Read More
Los Alamos JJAB Hosts Meeting In Hybrid Format Oct. 20
Los Alamos JJAB News:
The next meeting of Los Alamos JJAB is 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20.
The meeting is open to the public and the agenda is available at www.losalamosjjab.com.
Participants will have the option of attending the meeting in person at UNM-LA or via video.
For additional information, contact JJAB at info@losalamosjjab.com or 505.709.8125. Read More
SFI: Stefani Crabtree With Oswaldo Macía’s Work ‘New Cartographies Of Smell Migration’ Monday Oct. 18
SFI archaeologist Stefani Crabtree discusses her research on migration, 6 p.m. Monday at SITE Santa Fe. Courtesy/SFI
SFI News:
A Santa Fe Institute (SFI) and SITE Santa Fe Community Event: “The Science of Migration and the Work of Oswaldo Macía” with Stefani Crabtree at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18 at SITE Santa Fe, 1606 Paseo de Peralta in Santa Fe.
How do people migrate across unfamiliar landscapes? What rules and paths do they follow? In connection with the catrographic artwork of Oswaldo Maciá on view at SITE Santa Fe, SFI archaeologist Crabtree discusses her research on migration.
Seventy Read More
Harvest Festival & Admissions Open House At Camino De Paz School & Farm Sunday Oct. 24
Courtesy/Camino de Paz School and Farm
HARVEST FESTIVAL News:
After a year and a half of quietly harvesting produce, kidding goats, and making the school’s famous goat cheese and other farm products sold locally, the students and staff at Camino de Paz are ready to welcome the public back to their 10-acre farm campus in Santa Cruz, to celebrate the abundance of Autumn.
There will be fun for all ages at the Montessori school and farm’s annual harvest festival and admissions open house. Visit the new classroom spaces, meet the goats, take a student-led tour, buy your holiday pumpkins, make corn husk Read More
SFCC Hosts Graduation Ceremony For EPA Environmental Technician Training Thursday Oct. 21
SFCC News:
SFCC announces the Graduation Ceremony for EPA Environmental Technician Training 10 to 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 21 at Santa Fe Higher Education Center, 1950 Siringo Road.
Graduates participated in free five-week EPA grant-sponsored training to become job-ready.
Cost: Free. (Everyone will wear masks and practice social distancing.)
Graduates will receive certifications in the following:
- General Hazardous Waste Site Worker (HAZWOPER)
- Forklift Operator
- OSHA Construction Standards
- Confined Space Entry and Non-Entry Rescue
- Solid Waste Management
- Hazardous Waste Management
Leadership Los Alamos Resumes After Taking Year Off
LLA News:
After taking a year off, Leadership Los Alamos (LLA) has resumed its program. The new class is comprised of 20 members interested in learning more about the workings of our community while broadening and strengthening their leadership skills.
Over the course of nine months, the class of 2021-2022 will learn about both the inner and the outer workings of community organizations, culture and history, youth, education, local government, economic development and environmental issues.
The program kicked off Sept. 24 with a two-day orientation session led by Phil Bryson of On the Edge Read More
LAPS: Community Input Sought For ELA Adoption
ELA Adoption graph. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) is soliciting community feedback in this year’s K-8 ELA (English Language Arts) Textbook adoption process.
The public is invited to attend the monthly meetings of the K-8 ELA Adoption team from 3 – 4 p.m. to view and provide comments on the samples that the adoption team is considering.
Here is the schedule:
- Thursday, Oct. 21: Mountain Elementary
- Thursday, Nov. 18: Piñon Elementary
- Thursday, Dec. 16: School Board Room
- Thursday, Jan. 20: Aspen Elementary
- Thursday, Feb. 17: Chamisa Elementary
- Thursday,
Scene Of Cadet Training At Los Alamos Fire Academy
A cadet in the Los Alamos County Fire Academy rappels the tower recently at the LAFD training facility on DP Road. Photo by Ed Birnbaum Read More
LAHS Rotary Interact Club Car Wash & Bake Sale Saturday
The Los Alamos High School Rotary Interact Club, a club dedicated to service and involvement in the community, is holding a carwash and bake sale 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16 at Zia Credit Union The carwash is free, but donations are welcome. All donations will go toward fundraising for the Shelter Box Organization, a relief program that sends emergency supplies to developing countries. The donations will specifically impact families who have lost their homes and have been displaced due to earthquakes, hurricanes, COVID-19 and other natural disasters. Thank you so much for helping Read More
