Los Alamos ScienceFest 2021 Returns July 6-11 For Hybrid Event, ‘Discovery Boxes’ Available For Reservation
Los Alamos MainStreet News:
Los Alamos ScienceFest returns this year Tuesday, July 6 through Sunday, July 11 for a hybrid event that will feature both virtual and in-person Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) activities.
The annual Los Alamos ScienceFest, now in its 14th year, will highlight the community’s role at the forefront of science and technology research and innovation – from space exploration to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The July event will cover educational topics for the whole family. The goal: make science fun, more accessible and easy-to-understand, and Read More
University Of Arizona Health Sciences Researchers Focus On Building Resilient Brain To Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
UA News:
TUCSON, Ariz. — A new research study at the University of Arizona (UA) Health Sciences will focus on identifying potential therapeutic targets and opportunities to prevent or delay the course of Alzheimer’s disease, which currently affects more than 6 million people in the United States.
This number is rapidly increasing with the growing population of people age 65 or older, which is expected to outnumber those under 18 by 2035.
Late-onset Alzheimer’s disease, which accounts for more than 95 percent of all cases, can be caused by many factors, including intersecting genetic and environmental Read More
SFCC Presents Contemporary Haiku And Short Forms: How To Write Flash Poems And Reduce Stress!
Stone on the Haiku Pathway. at Santa Fe Community College. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SFCC Library presents an online workshop: “Contemporary Haiku and Short Forms: How To Write Flash Poems and Reduce Stress!” led by Miriam Sagan 6-8 p.m. July 20.
Learn about the Japanese traditions of haiku, and how haiku is written today in English. Also expect five-line poems (tanka) and humorous poems (senryu).
Haiku can be written in a peaceful garden or on a mountain, but it also can be written while you’re stuck in traffic or with a cell phone.
Expect to do a lot of writing and have some finished tiny poems that Read More
PED Launches Program To Get Students Connected
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — The Public Education Department (PED) has launched a program to help thousands of New Mexico students quickly get the digital connections they need by accessing available federal assistance.
The New Mexico Student Connect program is part of a broader strategy to make reliable, high-speed internet and digital devices universally available for public education, even in areas with no internet infrastructure.
“Since the pandemic started, we have been investing in and supporting the rapid deployment of digital devices and internet connections. By the time the new school Read More
Highlights From LAPS 2021 Summer Learning Program
Scenes from LAPS 2021 Summer Learning Program, which wrapped up Monday. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools wrapped up its Summer Learning Program Monday. The program was open to kindergarten through 6th grade students.
“Thank you to everyone who participated in the Summer Learning program,” Interim Superintendent Jennifer Guy said. “Students and staff were able to not only review core subject areas, but also explore other learning activities in the afternoon sessions.”
Teachers provided instruction in subject areas such as math and reading in the mornings. Students Read More
Things Are Getting Tasty This Week In History Adventures
Courtesy/Los Alamos History Museum
History Museum News:
Is your elementary school child hungry for history? Get cooking this week as History Adventures explores food in history.
The Los Alamos History Museum is sharing fun, hands-on activities and adventures every week this month with History Adventures at www.LosAlamosHistory.org/Childrens_Programs.
The History Museum’s victory garden is growing—get outside for an adventure in the garden to explore what a victory garden was and how people grew food here in the past.
Your child will explore how farming and gardening in Los Alamos has Read More
New Mexico Insurance Superintendent Moves Against Fraud
Superintendent of Insurance Russell Toal
STATE News:
New Mexico Superintendent of Insurance Russell Toal has announced the indictment of Matthew Walker of Albuquerque for felony arson and insurance fraud May 21, 2021.
Special agents with the Criminal Division of the Office of Superintendent of Insurance worked with Albuquerque Fire and Rescue to investigate the matter.
Walker is accused of setting fire to his car when it was parked at a dealership pending repair. Walker is further charged with filing a fraudulent insurance claim with his auto insurance carrier for the fire damage to his Read More
Local Organizations Join Forces To Provide Film Class
Discussing the new film series class for youth, from left, YMCA Teen Center Director George Marsden, Fuller Lodge Art Center Class Coordinator Erin Scott, PAC 8 Executive Director Jean Gindreau-Davison, Fuller Lodge Marketing and Outreach Coordinator Kyrene Sehorn and Instructor David Daniel. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The pandemic has made local organizations think creatively about how to best serve the community, especially young people. As a result, the Youth Activity Center, Fuller Lodge Art Center, Read More
Deer Spotted Lifting Spirits On UNM-Los Alamos Campus
A graceful deer is spotted lifting spirits today on the campus at UNM-Los Alamos. Photo by Sarah Jimenez/UNM-LA Read More
Notice Of Los Alamos School Board Vacancy
LAPS News:
Interested persons are hereby notified that there is a vacancy on the Los Alamos School Board of Education, District 5.
The position to be filled ends Dec. 31, 2021.
To be considered, a candidate must:
- Submit a Letter of Interest and Resume;
- Submit proof of residence in Los Alamos County, District 5; and
- Be a registered voter at least 18 years of age.
The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 6.
Direct questions to Debra Larson at d.larson@laschools.net. Read More
PEEC: Explore The Sun At Summer Family Evening June 23
Explore the sun at a Summer Family Evening hosted by PEEC and the Los Alamos County Library, 6 p.m., Wednesday, June 23 at the nature center. Thanks to the Del Norte LOV Foundation for its sponsorship. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Join the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) and Los Alamos County Library for a Summer Family Evening, 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 23 at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road.
Gather outdoors at the nature center to read the book “Sun” by Alison Oliver and make sun weavings. Thanks to the Del Norte LOV Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Del Norte Credit Read More
PRC Hosts Virtual Workshop For Public Input Regarding Community Solar Act Rulemaking Thursday June 24
NMPRC News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) will hold a public workshop Thursday on the Community Solar Act rulemaking.
At this technical workshop, stakeholders will have an opportunity to provide input regarding rules for the legislation that will be implemented by the PRC.
The input solicited from the public will be regarding consumer protection, ratemaking issues, market oversight, community outreach and involvement, and information collection. The workshop will begin at 9 a.m. MDT, Thursday, June 24.
Any person who wishes to participate in the workshop Read More
Chat About Camping With Amaris Feland Ketcham June 24
Author Amaris Feland Ketcham presents her book ‘Best Tent Camping: New Mexico’ June 24 on Zoom. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Find great New Mexico camping spots for birdwatching, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, climbing and more, from author and poet Amaris Feland Ketcham.
Join Los Alamos Public Libraries for this live-streamed event at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 24 via Zoom.
Register for this event here.
Ketcham traversed the entire state―from the rugged beauty of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the arid and peaceful Chihuahuan Desert―and compiled the most up-to-date research to steer you to the Read More
Leadership Los Alamos Highlights Alumni Donna Casados
LLA News:
Enrollment is open through June 30 for the Leadership Los Alamos (LLA) Class of 2022 and everyone is welcome to apply.
Between now and then, LLA is highlighting some of their past program alumni.
Alumni Donna Casados
How many years have you lived and/or worked in Los Alamos?
I do not live in Los Alamos, but I have worked for LA County for 3 years, but also in previous jobs worked in LA for 14 years.
Why did you enroll in LLA?
I thought it would be a good opportunity to network with others and enhance my leadership skills for my current role
What was your biggest “take away” from the class? Read More
New Mexico Youth Conservation Corps Commission Announces Grant Awards To Fund 28 Projects In 2021
YCC News:
The New Mexico Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) Commission announced funding for 28 conservation and community projects in 2021.
The grants total $2.6 million and have been awarded to a variety of projects that will hire 422 New Mexican youths between the ages of 14 and 25.
Awards were made to two charter schools, one university, one tribe, two state agencies, 10 non-profit organizations, four municipalities and two counties.
Corps members will:
- Construct a new tent campground at Sugarite Canyon State Park;
- Design and build sculptures at Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge and Mesa
Warren Sevander Teaching Classes At Senior Center
Warren Sevander
COMMUNITY News:
Warren Sevander is teaching two classes at the Betty Ehart Senior Center:
–Poetry at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 23; and
–Journaling at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 30.
The classes are free, but donations are gratefully accepted. Participants are not required to share their work with the class.
For questions, call 505.662.8920. Read More
Leadership Los Alamos: Alumni Bernadette Lauritzen
LLA News:
Enrollment is open through June 30 for the Leadership Los Alamos (LLA) Class of 2022 and everyone is welcome to apply.
Between now and then, LLA is highlighting some of its past program alumni.
Alumni Bernadette Lauritzen
How many years have you lived and/or worked in Los Alamos?
Twenty-seven years
Why did you enroll in LLA?
It sounded like a wonderful thing to try and there is a scholarship program.
What was your biggest “take away” from the class?
Spending time with Rick Reiss and seeing kind and leadership could be combined quite easily. Also saying to Marla Brooks, “When Read More
William H. Donahue Receives 2022 LeRoy E. Doggett Prize
William H. Donahue
AAS News:
William H. Donahue (St. John’s College / Green Lion Press) is the recipient of the 2022 LeRoy E. Doggett Prize for Historical Astronomy.
The Doggett Prize, awarded biennially by the American Astronomical Society’s (AAS’s) Historical Astronomy Division (HAD), goes to an individual who has significantly influenced the field through a career-long effort.
In his decades-spanning career, Donahue has made many contributions to the history of astronomy from antiquity to the early modern period. The most significant are his essential translations into English Read More
Scenes From 2021 Los Alamos Police Safety Town Program
Check-in starts early for the young participants enrolled in LAPD’s 2021 Safety Town program ahead of a full day of activities June 9 at Los Alamos Middle School. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Safety Town includes classroom activities. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Cpl. James Keane explains that red means stop on the white line. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
This year Los Alamos County’s child safety program, Safety Town, was held the week of June 7 at Los Alamos Middle School.
Safety Town is a free one-week program open to children entering Kindergarten Read More
LAFD Provides Refreshing Water Fun For Barranca Students
Since it has been so warm lately, Barranca Mesa Elementary School Principal Gina Terrazas invited the Los Alamos Fire Department to stop by Friday to cool students off at the school. Courtesy photo
Barranca Principal Gina Terrazas provides popsicles for the students Friday at the school. Courtesy photo
Scene from refreshing water fun provided by LAFD Friday at Barranca School. Courtesy photo
Scene from refreshing water fun provided by LAFD Friday at Barranca School. Courtesy photo
Scene from refreshing water fun provided by LAFD Friday at Barranca School. Courtesy photo
Scene from refreshing Read More
