Panel Discussion: ‘Messages + Monuments’ Dec. 10
SAR News:
SANTA FE — Located on the ancestral lands of Pueblo, Navajo and Apache peoples, the School for Advanced Research (SAR) and Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, have joined forces to present a virtual program aimed at addressing the ongoing removal of historical markers and monuments, and what these removals–or attempts to remove—mean within the context of collective memories.
In the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement and rising national calls for a critical examination of governmental power structures, monuments celebrating and memorializing Spanish conquistadors are beginning Read More
Interact Club Collection Drive Garners Community Support
Los Alamos High School sophomore Elise Ovaska, Rotary Interact publicity officer and historian, sets out the first empty box for donors to fill during the Club’s Nov. 18 collection of winter necessities for residents of a homeless center in Santa Fe. Courtesy photo
LAHS Principal Carter Payne stopped by Wednesday afternoon to find community donations for the Rotary Interact Club’s collection for the homeless had grown considerably since 7:30 a.m. that day. Photo by Carter Payne
ROTARY News:
The Rotary Interact Club’s recent collection drive for the homeless drew strong community support. Read More
New Mexico Higher Education Dept.: Students, Parents Can Explore Colleges, Get Admission Support Virtually
NMHED News:
Online Events and Resources put College Search at Students’ Fingertips
SANTA FE – New Mexico colleges, universities, and organizations are finding innovative ways to help prospective college students and their families navigate the college admissions process in a socially-distanced world.
The New Mexico College Access Council will host a virtual college fair 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, Nov. 23 featuring online college “booths” and live Zoom sessions where students can chat with admissions representatives about applying, financial aid and scholarships, housing, campus Read More
New Mexico Opens Pandemic-EBT Online Self-Service Portal
HSD News:
SANTA FE — New Mexican families can now access a self-service portal to check their children’s eligibility for Pandemic-EBT benefits and update addresses, the state Human Services Department (HSD) announced Friday.
The new portal can be accessed through the Human Services Department’s online tool Yes NM (https://www.yes.state.nm.us/yesnm/home/index). Additionally, the link has been posted on the Public Education Department website.
Registration is not required to access the portal, but the following information will be required to check a student’s eligibility for P-EBT Read More
Visual Arts Gallery Presents Virtual Exhibition ‘SFCC’s Hidden Talents’ In Santa Fe Dec. 4 Through Jan. 31
Jake Lovato, ‘Totem of the Southwest Spirit of the Night and Day’, 24 inches by 9 feet tall. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College’s Visual Arts Gallery will present a virtual online exhibition, “SFCC’s Hidden Talents,” featuring the work of five SFCC faculty members who do not teach art.
English instructor Emily Stern will show her mixed media work, Nursing instructor Lucas Gonzales will exhibit his watercolors and three Welding instructors Jake Lovato, Clayton Peshlakai and Estevan Ortega will share their welded steel sculptures.
The SFCC Campus and the college’s Read More
2020 Recycle Art Fair & Fashion Show Winners Announced
Courtesy/LAC
Courtesy/LAC
County Environmental Services News:
The National Recycling Coalition created America Recycles Day in 1997. Every year on Nov. 15, millions of people across the United States participate in America Recycles Day. This day raises awareness about recycling, reusing, reducing waste and the importance of purchasing recycled products to close the loop.
In celebration of America Recycles Day, Los Alamos Public Schools and Los Alamos County Environmental Services hosted a fun and interactive Recycle Art and Fashion Show.
This year, despite COVID-19 restrictions, Read More
Teaching During A Pandemic: A Heroic Feat…
By KAYLI ORTIZ
New Mexico Teacher
In the spring, teachers had a “superhero” moment. When the world as we knew it was flipped on its head, there was unprecedented clarity on how central teachers and public education are to our children’s welfare, our economy, and our very routines.
When Shonda Rhimes, the creator of “Grey’s Anatomy”, tweeted, “Been homeschooling a 6-year old and 8-year old for one hour and 11 minutes. Teachers deserve to make a billion dollars a year. Or a week,” the tweet got over 588K likes and 102K retweets. It seemed many could relate.
That moment was fleeting. For the past few Read More
PED Begins Weekly Report On COVID-19 Cases In Schools
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — Beginning today, the New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) will issue a weekly summary of New Mexico public schools with two or more Rapid Responses for COVID-19 cases in the previous 14 days, in an effort to help families and communities track outbreaks in their schools.
The report will be a summary of data compiled and reported daily by the state Environment Department, link, which issues a Watchlist of schools and businesses with two or more Rapid Responses within 14 days and a Closure List of those with four or more Rapid Responses in 14 days.
The PED’s weekly report Read More
Information Issued On Local Scholarships For LAHS Seniors
LAPS News:
Los Alamos High School is planning to publish the 2021 Local Scholarship packet in December.
These scholarships, offered by many local organizations, are awarded to students pursuing college or technical and trade schools upon graduation.
Awards are given not only for academic achievements, but also for athletics, music, art and community service.
There is still time for a group or organization to offer a scholarship this year. Contact Ronda Trujillo, the local scholarship coordinator at r.trujillo@laschools.net or 505.663.2595, for more information.
The deadline to Read More
PED Secretary Statement On Reports Of Non-Compliance With School Reentry And COVID-19 Safety Guidelines
Public Education Secretary Ryan Stewart
PED News:
SANTA FE – issued the following statement today in response to numerous reports of non-compliance with school reentry and COVID-19 safety guidelines:
“We take all of these things very seriously, and we continue to follow up on reports received through the PED’s COVID-19 Safety Complaint Portal.
“Regarding recent inquiries about Gallup McKinley County Schools, we are aware of the concerns about reporting and transparency and have issued a directive to the district to ensure adherence to PED guidance and rapid response protocols.
“We also Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Assisting At Mountain School
On the Job in Los Alamos Monday from left, Donna Schaefer, Elizabeth Ziomek and Travis Gibson at Mountain Elementary School assisting families picking up needed school materials for online learning. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.comPAC 8 Community Media Center Schedule: Nov. 20-26
During the COVID-19 global pandemic, PAC 8 Community Media Center is available by appointment for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing and pick-up and drop-off of videos and other items.
For information, email pac8@losalamos.com, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for Nov. 20 through Nov. 26:
Friday, Nov. 20, 2020
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Tom Hartman Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Meeting Replay 11-10-20
- 2:55 p.m. — Meet the Farmers
- 3 p.m. — Democracy Now!
- 4 p.m. — Rising Up with Somali
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES
SFCC And SFHEC Closed Thanksgiving Holiday
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College and the Santa Fe Higher Education Center will close for the Thanksgiving holiday Wednesday through Sunday, Nov. 25‐29.
All campus facilities will be closed. No classes, activities or student services will be available. SFCC’s child development center Kids Campus and the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center also will be closed.
The SFCC main campus (6401 Richards Ave.), the Santa Fe Higher Education Center (1950 Siringo Road) , and the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center remain closed to the public in response to state health orders Read More
LAHS Rotary Interact Club Collection Of Donations For Homeless Is Set For 7:30 A.M. To 5 P.M. Wednesday, Nov. 18
UPDATE: This event is still on 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at a designated drop off area in the Duane Smith Auditorium.
LAHS News:
During this season of giving, the Los Alamos High School Rotary Interact Club will be holding a community wide donation project to assist the homeless population in New Mexico.
The club will be accepting donations 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at a designated drop off area in the Duane Smith Auditorium parking lot.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this will be a contactless system, with collection bins ready for donation drop offs.
Donations may include, Read More
Pinion School Second Graders Seeking To Make World Better Launch Fundraiser To Aid Los Alamos Animal Shelter
Pinion Elementary School second grader Daisy McCulloch said, ‘My class decided that even though we are kids, we can make the world a better place by being kind to animals.’ Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Pinion Elementary School second grader Daisy McCulloch and her classmates are collecting donations of pet treats to benefit the Los Alamos Animal Shelter.
Teacher Kati Steinberg asked her 2nd graders what they could do to help make the world a better place. McCulloch and her classmates decided that they wanted to help the animal shelter.
“Two of my pets are from the shelter, and it is important Read More
Venancio Aragon Presents Virtual Artist Talk Nov. 19
SAR News:
Join Santa Fe, New Mexico’s School for Advanced Research (SAR) for a virtual artist talk and studio tour with renowned Navajo weavers and textile artist Venancio Aragon, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020.
Diné/Navajo weaver Aragon is SAR’s 2020 Rollin and Mary Ella King Native artist fellow. Aragon presents on his unique and stunning creations and his efforts to document the structures of lesser known and rarely practiced techniques seen in the Indian Arts Research Center’s textile collection.
“I’ve always grown up with the mind frame that nobody tells you what to weave, Read More
Stratodynamics And University Of Kentucky To Conduct Test Flights At Spaceport America In New Mexico
The HiDRON at an altitude of 27km. Note the earth’s curvature is exaggerated by the use of a wide-angle lens. Courtesy/Stratodynamics
Spaceport America News:
Stratodynamics Inc. and research collaborators from the University of Kentucky will conduct a multi-flight campaign along with engineers from autopilot developer UAVOS starting early December at Spaceport America.
The two-week campaign is the culmination of an experimental NASA Flight Opportunities project to validate a new method of real time, forward sensing turbulence detection developed by the University and NASA Langley. Read More
LAPS Hosts ‘Rock Your Mocs’ Week Virtual Activities
LAPS hosts ‘Rock Your Mocs’ week Nov. 16-20. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools is hosting a virtual “Rock Your Mocs” week Nov. 16-20.
Students are encouraged to post related photos and videos to social media each day:
- Monday is Rock Your Mocs Day;
- Tuesday, students are encouraged to share the work of their favorite Native American artist. The work can be art, music, poetry or more;
- Wednesday is Traditional Native American Food day when students can post a photo of their favorite traditional food;
- Thursday is Dress Your Best in both traditional and modern clothing; and
- Friday,
Fred Harvey Weekend Includes Seven Lectures Nov. 12-15
DCA News:
Explore the latest online programming from the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA), bringing the state’s unique blend of cultures into your home through its museums, historic sites, and cultural institutions.
This week includes three programs:
The annual Fred Harvey History Weekend presented by the New Mexico History Museum will be held completely online this year.
The 11th annual event will run Nov. 12-15 and consist of seven engaging lectures. The opening lecture, introduced by History Museum Executive Director Billy Garrett, will feature an introduction to Fred Read More
PEEC Hosts Virtual Turkey Talk Tuesday Nov. 17
Join PEEC Tuesday to learn about the Wild Turkey, where it’s found in New Mexico and its conservation story. Register at peecnature.org/events. Also, tune in for PEEC’s astronomy talk Friday on primordial black holes. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Did you know that Wild Turkeys live in New Mexico? In Los Alamos County, they’re tricky to find, but have been spotted everywhere from White Rock Canyon to Bandelier National Monument.
Learn more about these birds and their conservation story in a talk at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 17 from the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC).
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