LANL Foundation Announces Pete And Elaine Lyons Endowed Memorial Scholarship
Photo of Pete and Elaine Lyons in 1996. Courtesy/LANL
The LANL Foundation News:
The LANL Foundation Monday formally announces the establishment of the Pete and Elaine Lyons Endowed Memorial Scholarship, in honor of the two long-time Los Alamos residents, who both placed a high value on education.
The scholarship is being funded by initial donations from the families of the three sons of Pete and Elaine Lyons: Dan, Dave and Mike. The $6,000 scholarship per year will be open to all graduating high school seniors in northern New Mexico planning to pursue a four-year college degree. The scholarship’s Read More
Los Alamos High School Eco Club Holds Climate Strike
Members of the Los Alamos High School Eco Club marching Thursday during their climate strike in which they achieved their goal of getting the attention of community members and spreading awareness about the urgency necessary to solve the climate crisis. Members include Sam Grow, Dana Roelofs, Titus De Jong, Nina Johnson, Addy Witt, Charlotte Butcher, Sophie Bathrick-Price, Heidi Johnson, Kelsey Hannaford, Traeh Amburgey, Alex Moulton, Sadie Evans, Mikalh Adams, Jane and William Hite, Anna Batista and Sebastian Holtkamp. Courtesy photo
By ADALEE WITT
President
2021-22 Eco Club
Los Alamos Read More
New Mexico Museum Of Natural History & Science Executive Director Margaret M. Marino To Retire Oct. 22
Margaret M. Marino
NMMNHS News:
The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA) has announced that Margaret M. Marino, executive director of the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS), will retire effective Oct. 22, 2021.
Marino was appointed in November 2015, bringing with her 30 years of experience as a museum professional. Previously she served for a decade as executive director of the North Museum of Nature and Science in Pennsylvania.
NMDCA Cabinet Secretary Debra Garcia y Griego expressed her gratitude for Marino’s years of service to the museum and wished Read More
LANL’s James Owen Selected NMSU Distinguished Alumni
LANL News:
James C. Owen, associate Laboratory director for Weapons Engineering and chief engineer at Los Alamos National Laboratory, has received the 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award for the College of Engineering from the New Mexico State University (NMSU) Alumni Association.
At Los Alamos, where his career has spanned more than 25 years, Owen’s technical expertise and success in safely leading large, complex projects and programs has made him influential in nuclear weapons security at Los Alamos and across
Candidates For UNM-LA Advisory Board Make Their Case
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
This is part two of coverage of the League of Women Voters of Los Alamos (LWV) Candidate Forum held Wednesday, Oct. 6 via Zoom. It covers UNM-LA Advisory Board positions. Read the part one focused on school board candidates here.
Voters registered in Los Alamos County may vote for one candidate for each position on the UNM-LA Advisory Board.
Alissa Grissom and Chris Luchini are running for Position 1.
Grissom said she has 10 years experience as an instructor on the university level and teaches at UNM-LA. Her first priority is first Read More
LWV School & College Board Candidate Forum Draws Crowd
County Clerk Naomi Maestas presents details on the 24-hour ballot drop box placed at Mesa Public Library. For security, cameras are trained on the box at all times, day or night, she said. Screenshot/LAPD
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
The League of Women Voters of Los Alamos (LWV) presented a Candidate Forum for Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Board and UNM-LA Advisory Board Wednesday, Oct. 6 via Zoom.
A hundred people had registered for the forum and during the course of the evening, more than 80 people logged on to watch it. Felicia Orth of the League served Read More
Chart: Number Of COVID Diagnoses Per Grade At Barranca
This chart shows the number of diagnoses per grade at Barranca Elementary. The total number of COVID-19 cases of the school community at Barranca has reached a threshold level of 5% so all learning has moved to remote learning until Oct. 18. Chamisa Elementary in White Rock reports one new COVID-19 case in Pre K and one in kindergarten so those classes were moved into remote instruction until Oct. 12. Chart created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
Interim Superintendent Addresses Spike In COVID-19 Cases Among Students And Staff At Los Alamos Public Schools
LAPS Interim Superintendent Jennifer Guy
Staff Report
Los Alamos Public Schools Interim Superintendent Jennifer Guy issued the following letter this morning to the community addressing the recent spike in COVID-19 cases among students and staff:
Los Alamos Community,
Over the past several days, Los Alamos Public Schools has seen a large increase in COVID-19 positive results among students and staff. The total number of children and staff that have tested positive is 29 as of Oct. 7. This is a troubling and dangerous trend.
Accordingly, we have taken the following steps to mitigate and Read More
Dr. Cynthia Rooney Receives Prestigious Institutional Leadership Award From International Economic Development Council
From left, IEDC staff member, UNM-Los Alamos Chancellor Dr. Cynthia Rooney and 2021 IEDC Board Chair and President/CEO of Invest Buffalo Niagara Tom Kucharski. Courtesy/LACDC
LACDC News:
Los Alamos Commerce & Development Corporation (LACDC) has announced that Dr. Cynthia Rooney, Chancellor of the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-Los Alamos), recently received the Institutional Leadership Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).
This prestigious honor was presented at a recognition dinner Monday, Oct. 4, during the IEDC Annual Conference, Read More
First Born Babies Are One Lucky Bunch Thanks To Nonprofit
Staff and Board Members at FBLA’s recent retreat, from left, Ruth Burns, Home Visitor; Gauri Prasad, Lead Home Visitor; Euphrasia Romero, Board member; Ronda Harmon, Secretary; Ellen Specter, Executive Director; Karen Holmes, President; Sara Scott, Vice President, Susan Gisler, Board member; and Judith Ramirez, Treasurer. (not pictured, Tara Adams, Board member). Courtesy/FBLA
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
First born babies in Los Alamos are one lucky bunch. They are eligible for the First Born Program of Los Alamos (FBPLA).
FBPLA is a nonprofit Read More
Martinez: Enterprise University Fall Virtual Courses Begin Oct. 13
BY LIDDIE MARTINEZ
President, Los Alamos Region
Enterprise Bank & Trust, Member FDIC
We are officially one month into the fall semester of Enterprise University. There are dozens of virtual classes left to sign up for including topics like management and leadership, human resources, marketing and sales, entrepreneurship and much more.
Enterprise Bank & Trust started the Enterprise University program in 2003 as a way for clients and business leaders to come together and learn from one another. Since then, nearly 30,000 professionals have improved their business or their career Read More
LAPS: Pre K Family Literacy Night Wednesday Oct. 13
Stakeholders Invited To Take Superintendent Search Survey
LAPS News:
As part of the superintendent selection process, the LAPS School Board invites parents, students, staff and community members to participate in a survey to provide input on the desired qualities and characteristics of the next leader of Los Alamos Public Schools.
The survey will close at 11:59 p.m. Monday, Oct. 11 and is completely anonymous. McPherson & Jacobson. LLC, the executive search firm hired by the School Board to assist in the selection process, will compile the survey data and present a stakeholder report at the Oct. 23 School Board Meeting.
The survey is available Read More
PEEC: Explore The Exciting World Of Bats Thursday
Join the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) for a talk at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7 from caver and biologist Diana Northup. Learn about the world of bats, caves and how white-nose syndrome has impacted bats throughout North America and in New Mexico. Learn more and register at peecnature.org/events. Courtesy/PEEC
Caver and Biologist Diana Northup
PEEC News:
Join the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) to uncover the world of bats at a talk at 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 7.
Caver and biologist Diana Northup will share her adventures in caves and how we’ve advanced our knowledge Read More
La Vista Church Hosts Vacation Bible School Oct. 21-22
La Vista Church of the Nazarene in White Rock is hosting a free all-day Vacation Bible School on the two days of parent-teacher conferences, Oct. 21-22 for students in kindergarten through 6th grade. For more information or to register, visit https://sites.google.com/view/lavistanazvbs (registration opens Oct. 7) or email nmi@lavistanaz.org. Read More
LAHS Eco Club Hosts Climate Strike Event At Pond Thursday
LAHS News:
In an effort to spread awareness about the necessity of political action for climate change, the Eco Club at Los Alamos High School is taking part in Climate Strike 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7 at Ashley Pond Park.
Climate Strike is an international movement that was started by activist Greta Thunberg.
The Eco Club is participating to show its dedication and concern for the situation surrounding current inaction in the national and state government and the urgent need for transition away from fossil fuels. Read More
NMDOT Supports Walk And Ride To School Day 2021 Oct. 6
Courtesy image
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE — Thousands of students, parents, teachers and community leaders across New Mexico will walk, bike, scoot or skate to school Oct. 6, in celebration of the 25th Annual National Walk to School Day.
This year, 34 elementary and middle schools in New Mexico have registered Walk to School Day events on walkbiketoschool.org.
The total number of schools and events is expected to grow as celebrations continue throughout October, National Walk to School Month. Participation will fit within local public health guidance.
The New Mexico Department of Transportation Read More
Hilltoppers Game Features Teacher Appreciation Night
Friday night at the Topper football game featured Teacher Appreciation Night. Topper players selected teachers to be honored and joined the teachers at midfield, who were wearing their player’s number as Morrie Pongratz read comments over the PA. Flowers for the teachers were provided by Flowers by Gillian. Photo by John McHaleladailypost.com
List of teachers and players who honored them:
| 1 | NAME | JERSEY NUMBER | Teacher |
| 2 | Ana Schmitz | 0 | Mr. Hector, Teacher and Coach |
| 3 | Dailynn Rodriguez | 0 | Unavailable |
| 4 | Kiara Thornton | 0 | Ms.Thorn, 5th grade Chamisa |
| 5 | Nicholas Dolin | 6 | Mrs. Batha, English Teacher |
League Of Women Voters Of Los Alamos Hosts Candidate Forum On Zoom 7-9 P.M. Wednesday Oct. 6
LWV News:
The League of Women Voters of Los Alamos (LWV) will present the Candidate Forum for Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Board of Education and UNM-LA Advisory Board 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6 via Zoom.
Acting LAPS Superintendent Jennifer Guy will explain the mill levy question.
Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas will speak briefly about how this election will be conducted. Early in-person voting begins Tuesday, Oct. 5 at the County Municipal Building.
School Board Candidates Participating In LWV Forum:
- District 1 – Ellen Specter;
- District 2 – Antonio Jaurigue and Stephen
LAPS Hosts Informational Session For Families: Building Protective Factors And Preventing Harm Oct. 13
Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Navigating the effects of a global pandemic has taken a toll on everyone – students, staff, families and community members.
Now more than ever Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) recognizes the importance of strengthening coping skills and networks of support and being aware of possible risks facing youth today.
LAPS is hosting an opportunity for parents and caregivers of students in middle and high school to discuss these important topics and resources for meeting these challenges teens are facing.
This informational session is 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13 in the Read More
