History On Tap Online: Women Of The Manhattan Project
Dorothea Hermann, left, and Lyda Speck sit in their barracks in the summer of 1945. Courtesy/Vieira Collection, Los Alamos Historical Society Photo Archives
Los Alamos Historical Society News:
Join the Los Alamos Historical Society and the Los Alamos Creative District for History on Tap online 5:30 p.m. Monday, March 22.
Celebrating Women’s History Month, historian Heather McClenahan will introduce us to stories of women who lived and worked here in Los Alamos during the Manhattan Project.
History on Tap is free, and you can register to attend via Zoom here.
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Legislation To Prevent Sexual Misconduct In New Mexico Schools Unanimously Advances In State Senate
Rep. Liz Thomson
House Democrats News:
…Establishes ‘affirmative consent’ as standard for sexual activity, creates task force on sexual misconduct
SANTA FE – Legislation updating the policies in New Mexico schools to proactively prevent sexual assault and harassment and to establish a clear standard for affirmative consent passed its first Senate committee today with a unanimous 6-0 vote.
The legislation passed out of the House last week with a bipartisan 58-7 vote.
House Bill 142, sponsored by Rep. Liz Thomson (D-Albuquerque), creates a task force on sexual misconduct, and Read More
United Way/LACF: Nonprofit Training Workshop March 18
PED: Spectators Now Allowed At School Sporting Events
PED News:
- Capacity allowance varies with color of county
SANTA FE – New Mexico Public Education Secretary Ryan Stewart announced today that effective immediately, spectators will be permitted at all school-related sports to the extent allowed by the current Public Health Order under the limits applicable to large entertainment venues.
This means that schools may allow spectators as follows:
Turquoise Counties:
- Up to 75% capacity of an outdoor spectator area
- Up to 33% capacity of an indoor spectator area
Green Counties:
- Up to 50% capacity of an outdoor spectator area
- Up to 25% capacity
Los Alamos Online Learning Academy Defies Expectations
Catherine Steinberg and her 2nd grade students celebrate Theodor Geisel’s birthday Tuesday by reading favorite Dr. Seuss books. Courtesy/OLA
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
Like its mascot, the roadrunner, Los Alamos Online Learning Academy got up and running in a hurry when COVID-19 closed down classrooms in March 2020. Also like the plucky bird, the Academy defies expectations, Director Sharon Fogle said.
The Academy’s guiding principles are “keep it simple and stay focused.”
When Los Alamos Public Schools Assistant Superintendent Jennifer Guy Read More
LAPS: Spectator Opportunities For LAMS And LAHS Sports
The Sullivan Field House on Diamond Drive. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
LAPS News:
Los Alamos High School and Los Alamos Middle School athletes and coaches are excited to see the start of the “fall” season for cross country, football, soccer and volleyball.
Most teams have events beginning March 11.
Public Education Department and NMAA guidelines (New Mexico Activities Association) for return to play do not allow for spectators during practices and competitive play. Thus, school playing fields and gyms are closed to spectators, parents and guardians, during practices and Read More
New Mexico Poetry Out Loud State Championship March 14
‘Dissection of an Unidentified Object’ by Emily Cai, 2020 New Mexico & National Scholastic Art Awards Gold Key Winner + National Awardee Drawing & Illustration. Courtesy/NMA
New Mexico Arts News:
SANTA FE — Six New Mexico high school students will compete via Zoom to become New Mexico’s Poetry Out Loud state champion, 1 p.m. Sunday, March 14.
Admission to the virtual event is free and open to the public.
Poetry Out Loud is a poetry recitation competition that encourages high school students to learn about great poetry through memorization and performance. This national program Read More
Webinar: Pandemic Relief Options For Small Businesses
SBA News:
The SBA New Mexico is hosting a webinar series of pandemic relief options for small businesses.
The series address:
- SBA COVID-19 Economic Aid Funding Options;
- Loan & Grant Program Details – PPP, EIDL and SVOG;
- SBA Resource Partners (local); and
- Questions & Answers Session.
Event Content
This presentation provides a general overview of the programs the SBA is administering related to provisions in the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act.
Dates/Times:
- 1–2 p.m. MST, Thursday, March 4 – Registration link bit.ly/2ZRtQw7
- 10-11
LAPS Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus Announces Retirement
LAPS Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus
LAPS News:
In a letter sent today to parents, Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus announced his retirement:
Dear Parents,
After some deep reflection and talking with my wife Jo Beth and family, I have decided to retire at the end of this school year.
Right now, my goal is to stay focused on what is best for students and staff, keep the district moving forward and assist with a smooth transition.
Thank you for the opportunity to serve with you. I am honored and sincerely appreciative.
–Kurt Steinhaus
UNM-LA Advisory Board Meets Virtually March 8
UNM-LA News:
The UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) Advisory Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, March 8, using Zoom video conferencing technology.
Action items for the board will be related to recommendations for Tuition and Fees for 2021-22 and also a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) for FY21.
In addition, members of the UNM-LA executive team will present reports on current operations.
The meeting is open to the public. To attend, utilizing Zoom, contact Laci Taylor at ltaylor06@unm.edu, for additional information. Read More
LANL Foundation Publishes Research Findings And Recommendations To Strengthen College And Career Readiness In Northern New Mexico
LANL Foundation News:
ESPAÑOLA — The Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Foundation has released its year-long research study on the condition of college and career supports and career pathways for students in Northern New Mexico.
The resulting research report and policy brief, titled “The Road to Readiness: Equitable Access to Career Pathways and College Transition Supports in Northern New Mexico,” provides multiple actionable recommendations and reflects the work of a core LANL Foundation team in collaboration with 25 administrators from diverse high schools throughout the seven-county Read More
Auditor Colón Joins Hunt-Kean Leadership Fellows Cohort 7
New Mexico State Auditor Brian Colón
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico State Auditor Brian Colón has been selected to participate in the seventh cohort of the Hunt-Kean Leadership Fellows program, an elite group of national, senior-level policy leaders who have the knowledge, skill, and will to be effective, equity-minded education policymakers at the state level.
The program is an initiative of The Hunt Institute, an education policy non-profit founded in 2001 by former North Carolina Gov. Jim Hunt (D-NC|1977-1985, 1993-2001).
Auditor Colón will join 29 other senior-level elected Read More
Test Your Animal Knowledge At PEEC’s Trivia Tuesday
PEEC and the New Mexico Wildlife Center host Trivia Tuesday at 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 9. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Test your nature knowledge at Trivia Tuesday with the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC). Challenge friends old and new at this interactive program and compete for prizes, including Chamber Checks from the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce to use at local businesses.
This month’s Trivia Tuesday will take place is 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 9 via Zoom. Learn more and register at peecnature.org/events.
March’s trivia theme is animals and PEEC is teaming up with their friends Read More
Caregiver’s Guide To Success Course Begins March 10
David Davis
COMMUNITY News:
The road for a caregiver is a long one. Are you prepared for your journey?
Prepare to Care … A Caregiver’s Guide to Success is developed and presented by David Davis, founder and executive director of The MemoryCare Alliance. Davis was a caregiver for his mother who lived with Alzheimer’s for 11 years.
He was a regional manager for the Alzheimer’s Association in Santa Fe. His experience, unique way of educating and direct approach, make “Prepare to Care” not only informative but entertaining. This is the ultimate game changer for every caregiver.
This four week Read More
Researchers Learning From The Brainy Bats Of Borneo
Virginia Tech researchers study the biosonar and motion behaviors of bats. Courtesy/Virginia Tech
VIRGINIA TECH News:
Virginia Tech researchers have teamed up with international partners to create a state-of-the-art image capture tunnel that will provide a new level of insight in the field of biomotion. Combining the efforts of faculty and student teams, their project has yielded more than $800,000 in funding from the National Science Foundation to continue the work.
The effort is led by mechanical engineering Professor Rolf Mueller, who has been studying the biosonar and motion behaviors Read More
Scholarships To Keep Medical School Students Practicing In New Mexico Passes House Education Committee
U.S. Rep. Karen Bash
STATE News:
SANTA FE — A new scholarship program to keep New Mexico medical students practicing in the state after they complete their education passed the House Education Committee Monday.
Sponsored by Rep. Karen Bash (D-Albuquerque), House Bill 150 provides $6 million in annual scholarships for University of New Mexico School of Medicine students.
These scholarships include a contract requiring the recipients to practice medicine in New Mexico for the equivalent number of years for which they received the scholarship.
“New Mexico is suffering from a lack of doctors, Read More
Cornell Lab: Shade-Grown Coffee Could Help Save Birds
Female Blackburnian Warbler in a coffee bush in Colombia. Photo by Guillermo Santos
Cornell Lab of Ornithology News:
ITHACA, NY—The message about the bird-conservation benefits of shade-grown coffee may not be getting through to the people most likely to respond—birdwatchers.
A team of researchers from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Virginia Tech surveyed birdwatchers to learn if they drank shade-grown coffee and, if not, why not. Their findings were published today in the journal People and Nature.
“One of the most significant constraints to purchasing bird-friendly coffee among Read More
NHCC Receives $200K Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Grant
The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) Art Museum in Albuquerque. Photo by Larry Bell
NHCC News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) Art Museum and Visual Arts program has been awarded a $200,000 Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Art Museum Futures Fund grant.
This generous gift will be used for the hiring of new positions to bolster the NHCC’s technological infrastructure, public engagement and bilingual arts education.
“We are so excited and grateful. Our request was based on critical needs at this moment in history and the ability to sustain our commitment to our Read More
UNM-LA Hosts Virtual Career Fair Wednesday March 10
UNM-LA News:
The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos, in collaboration with the UNM Office of Career Services, is hosting the UNM-Los Alamos Career Fair virtually March 10, using the Handshake platform.
This is a great opportunity for organizations interested in hiring UNM-Los Alamos students and alumni for their jobs and internships.
Registration Free for Employers!
Handshake Registration: Click Here!
Event Agenda:
- 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. : Recruiter Log onto Handshake and Test Video/Audio
- 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. : Virtual Fair Open to Students & Alumni
Los Alamos History Museum Hosts Virtual Field Trip For Homeschool Families To Explore Fuller Lodge 100 Years Ago
Fuller Lodge during the days of the Ranch School. Photo by T. Harmon Parkhurst/Historical Society Archives
LAHS News:
Caregivers homeschooling their children are invited to join the Los Alamos History Museum, Tuesday March 16, on a virtual field trip to Fuller Lodge.
Museum Educator Aimee Slaughter will take students 100 years back in time to explore the Lodge during the time of the Los Alamos Ranch School. Sessions will be offered at 10-10:30 a.m. for elementary students and 11-11:30 a.m. for tweens and teens.
Register for free for this Zoom-based virtual field trip here.
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