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New Mexico Museum Of Natural History & Science Will Be Open Every Day During International Balloon Fiesta
NMMNHS News:
The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS) will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day Sept. 29 through Oct. 10, coinciding with the annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
Visitors to the Old Town-area museum can check out “The Art of Warner Bros. Cartoons,” which opens Sept. 29. For more than 80 years, Warner Bros. animation has been bringing joy to all ages with some of the most iconic cartoon characters ever created — including Bugs Bunny, Tweety Pie, the Tasmanian Devil and Daffy Duck.
In this exhibition, catch a rare glimpse of the sketches, model Read More
NJROTC Car Wash At Daniels Café Saturday
New Mexico Schools Earn ‘Blue Ribbon’ Designation
Public Education Secretary Designate Kurt Steinhaus
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — Three New Mexico elementary schools are being honored by the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program.
The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes outstanding schools throughout the nation.
The coveted Blue Ribbon School designation, conferred annually by the U.S. Department of Education, honors public and private elementary, middle and high schools based on overall academic excellence or progress in closing achievement gaps. This year, 325 schools nationally were selected.
The New Mexico schools honored Read More
Teach Plus: Fifth Cohort Of New Mexico Teacher Leaders
Teachers selected from around New Mexico for the 2021-2022 Policy Fellowship cohort. Courtesy/Teach Plus
TEACH PLUS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Teach Plus, a national nonprofit that empowers teachers to lead improvements in educational policy and instructional practice, has selected a group of 14 demonstrably-effective teachers from around New Mexico for its 2021-2022 Policy Fellowship cohort.
The fifth cohort of Policy Fellows will focus on issues related to school climate, the teacher pipeline, and educator support. These champion educators will use their experiences and research to Read More
Decolonize Public Art Parte Dos Art Exhibit Oct. 1
By Dr. Bernadine Hernández
Assistant Professor
University of New Mexico
Decolonize Public Art Parte Dos Art Exhibit 5-8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 1, at El Chante: Casa de Cultura at 804 Park Ave. SW in Albuquerque.
The first Decolonize Public Art Pop Up show was a success. We were able to come together as an art community in Albuquerque to initiate conversations about the future of Public Art in the city.
Now, we are faced with even more challenges as we enter election season. Now it is time for PARTE DOS and we aren’t just doing a pop-up show this time. We are installing a whole show for the Albuquerque community Read More
GEAR UP Week: New Mexico Celebrates College Readiness
Higher Education Secretary Stephanie Rodriguez speaks with Bernalillo High School students about their college and career goals and state scholarship programs during a college fair Tuesday at the school. Courtesy/NMHED
Student leaders at Capital High School in Santa Fe participate in college readiness activities as part of the GEAR UP week celebration. Courtesy/NMHED
NMHED News:
SANTA FE — Thousands of middle and high school students across New Mexico will have the chance to learn more about their college and career options this week as the state celebrates National GEAR UP Week.
Led by Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: Sept. 24-30, 2021
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.
For information, email pac8@losalamos.com, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for Sept. 24-30:
Friday, Sept. 24
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Tom Hartman Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Replay 9-07-21
- 2:45 p.m. — Meet the Farmers
- 3 p.m. — Democracy Now!
- 4 p.m. — Rising Up with Somali
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. — Creative Conversations
State Honors New Mexico Community School Coordinators
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — The individuals who maintain the heartbeat of New Mexico’s publicly funded community schools received a special honor this week: Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a proclamation naming the week of Sept. 20-24 Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week.
“Community school coordinators are essential to building successful community schools and creating, strengthening and maintaining partnerships between community schools and their communities,” the proclamation states.
Community schools are existing schools that implement specific strategies to Read More
JJAB: Dads Of Teenagers Group Starting Tuesday Oct. 5
Scenes From LAHS 2021 Homecoming Parade On Central
The extreme football float garners 1st place in the Los Alamos High School Homecoming Parade Friday afternoon on Central Avenue. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from LAHS Homecoming Parade Friday on Central. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from LAHS Homecoming Parade Friday on Central. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from LAHS Homecoming Parade Friday on Central. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from LAHS Homecoming Parade Friday on Central. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from LAHS Homecoming Parade Friday on Central. Photo Read More
The Periodic Table: Engineering For Space Tonight!
LANL R&D engineer Benigno Sandoval
Bradbury Science Museum News:
At the Periodic Table 5:30-7 p.m. today at Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op in Central Park Square, LANL R&D engineer Benigno Sandoval to answer questions from the community about the fascinating process of creating custom instruments to use in space – for national security, exploring Mars and beyond!
The Periodic Table is a casual, “ask-me-anything” gathering, and a chance to meet with other science enthusiasts. They hope to see you there!
Scenes Of LAHS 2021 Homecoming Court
The Los Alamos High School 2021 Homecoming Court is recognized at the football game Friday night during halftime at Sullivan Field. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
LAHS 2021 Homecoming King and Queen Sam Wolfsberg and Sally Hopkins. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Homecoming King Sam Wolfsberg escorts Court member Emilee Maestas. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Homecoming Court members Tommy Oldham and Gwyneth Lyons Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Homecoming Court member Aidan Cooley escorts Homecoming Queen Sally Hopkins. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.comSFCC: Santa Fe Literary Review Reading Online Oct. 21
Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SFCC Santa Fe Literary Review Reading Online Event 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 21. Contributors to the 2021 Santa Fe Literary Review will read selections from the 2021 issue.
Pre-registration is required at https://bit.ly/3ncYWeo. Login information will be emailed to you on the morning of the event.
Cost: Free
Of Note: Santa Fe Literary Review Faculty Advisor Kate McCahill says, “After careful thought, we’ve decided to hold this year’s annual reading and reception event remotely on Zoom. That means that anyone who contributed can participate, from wherever they Read More
NHCC Awarded $50K To Boost Film Programming
NHCC News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) Foundation has announced that it has received a grant in the amount of $50,000 from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation to support the NHCC Community Film Program at the Bank of America Theatre.
“The NHCC Foundation is incredibly grateful for the support from Bank of America,” Executive Director Roberta Ricci said. “In 2014, the Foundation was grateful to Bank of America for its naming of the 300-person theatre at the NHCC, as well as their support of the Paseo de Acequia project. Bank of America has been a tremendous Read More
ECECD Announces Child Care Stabilization Grants
Courtesy/ECECD
ECECD News:
The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) has announced the Child Care Stabilization Grant.
This grant opportunity is made possible via the American Rescue Plan Act, which includes federal funding for New Mexico to invest in its child care system to ensure child care providers are economically stable and that safe, high quality, and affordable child care is available for all families.
The Child Care Stabilization Grant is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to receive significant financial assistance after the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
LAHS Students Gather At Pond Ahead Of Homecoming
Los Alamos High School students take selfies at Ashley Pond Park this afternoon before tonight’s homecoming dance. Photo by Joyce Wolff
Los Alamos High School students gather this afternoon at Ashley Pond Park ahead of tonight’s homecoming dance. Photo by Joyce Wolff Read More
Los Alamos Historical Society Presents Behind-The-Scenes Talk About Film Based On Stan Ulam Autobiography
Still from the film ‘Adventures of a Mathematician’ with Philippe Tlokinski as Stan Ulam. Courtesy/LAHS
At a world premiere in Palm Springs in 2020 with director Thor Klein, late Claire Weiner Ulam – daughter of Stan Ulam and producer Lena Vurma. Courtesy/LAHS
LAHS News:
The Los Alamos Historical Society (LAHS) presents an exclusive behind-the-scenes talk with writer/director Thor Klein and producer Lena Vurma about their feature film, Adventures of a Mathematician, based on Stan Ulam’s autobiography of the same name.
The filmmakers spent extensive time on their research in Los Read More
Highlights Of Los Alamos School Board Meeting Sept. 14
Students reading a cultural book recently at Chamisa Elementary School. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos School Board met Tuesday, Sept. 14 in the Board Room on Trinity Drive. The meeting also was broadcast via Zoom.
Board President Melanie Colgan began the meeting by recognizing Los Alamos High School English teacher Christine Engelbrecht, the recipient of a 2021 Yale Educator Award. Engelbrecht was nominated for this award by LAHS alumnus and Yale freshman Andrew West.
Colgan also recognized Allan Didier, the Computer Science teacher at LAHS recently selected as one of 21 State Read More
Santa Fe Community College School Of Arts, Design & Media Arts Faculty And Staff Exhibition Opens Oct. 6
‘Beyond Burnt’ Console Table by SFCC Program Head Doug Jones is 34″ H x 32″ L x 12″ D, scorched alder and white oak, white-pigmented wax. Courtesy/SFCC
‘Ubiquitous’ by Drawing and Painting Faculty Laura Rosenfeld is oil on canvas 67” x 45″. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College’s (SFCC) Visual Arts Gallery announces the School of Arts, Design and Media Arts Faculty and Staff Exhibition opening 4:30 to 6 p.m., Oct. 6. Masks are required to attend the opening and/or to visit the exhibition, which continues through Jan. 13, 2022.
“This exhibition Read More
