Kiwanis K-Kids Read To Support African Library Project
Barranca 5th grader Damian Scammell spent time reading for three weeks in July as part of the in ‘Together We Read’ summer reading program sponsored by the African Library Project. Courtesy photo
Aspen 2nd grader Evan Guerrero spent time reading for three weeks in July as part of the in ‘Together We Read’ summer reading program sponsored by the African Library Project. Courtesy photo
Since late 2016, Los Alamos has collected, packed, and funded the shipping of more than 40,000 children’s books, enough for 40 school libraries of 1,000 books each in Africa. Courtesy photo
By SHARON ALLEN
K-Kids Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: County Zero Waste Team
On the Job in Los Alamos is Los Alamos County Zero Waste Team member Katie Myers checking people into the drive-in movie, ‘Just Eat It’ Friday night at Central Park Square. The event was organized by the Zero Waste team as well as Central Park Square Owner Philip Kunsberg in an effort to educate the public about food waste. Unfortunately, the rain storm forced the event to be canceled but the Zero Waste Team hopes to show the film to the community in the future. Click here or more information about the County’s Zero Waste Program. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos Community Bible Study Begins Sept. 14
COMMUNITY News:
The Los Alamos Women’s Day Class of Community Bible Study is excited to announce that the 2020-21 class year will begin the week of Sept. 14.
Usually each CBS class chooses which study it will complete during a class year, but to celebrate the 45th anniversary of this international ministry, the entire North American branch of CBS will be studying the Gospel of John. In 1975, the first Community Bible Study in Bethesda, Md., studied John.
Unlike that first CBS class, however, the 2020-21 study of John will take place live online. Due to nationwide restrictions on gatherings, Read More
County Council Approves Financial Assistance To LAPS
LAPS Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
To aid Los Alamos Public Schools in navigating through the pandemic, Los Alamos County Council unanimously approved to reimburse the school district $476,211 for the purchase of Edgenuity software as well as shade structures for outside instruction.
Council approved the reimbursement during its Tuesday night meeting.
The monies came from the $1.5 million Council agreed to set aside for COVID-19 related expenses during budget discussions earlier this year, County Manager Harry Burgess Read More
Groundbreaking Ceremony Kicks Off Construction Of New Los Alamos Schools Credit Union Building At 1010 Central
Rendering of the future Los Alamos Schools Credit Union at 1010 Central Ave. Courtesy image
Attendees in the ground breaking of the new Los Alamos Schools Credit Union Thursday, from left, Doug Patterson of Living Designs Group, LAPS Foundation Executive Director Jenny McCumber, LASCU CEO Matt Schmidt, LASCU Board Chair Bill Boedeker and Robert Sanchez of R&M Construction. Photo by Minesh Bacrania
LSCU News:
The Los Alamos Schools Credit Union (LASCU) broke ground Thursday on its new building at 1010 Central Ave.
The new building is centrally located in downtown Los Alamos next to the Read More
Los Alamos High School Junior Nina Nzekwe Wins A First Place In The New York Times Summer Essay Contest
LAHS junior Nina Nzekwe wins a first place award in the New York Times Summer Reading Contest. Courtesy//LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos High School junior, Nina Nzekwe, won first place for Week 8 of the New York Times Summer Reading Contest. Read her essay here.
Each week in the summer, thousands of students respond to current event op-ed articles released by the New York Times as part of their Summer Reading Contest.
Nzekwe wrote her essay in response to an op-ed by Jennifer Weiner titled “Why America Needs a Royal Family.” In the original article, Weiner suggests that America is in need of a separately Read More
Melanie Colgan Tapped To Fill Los Alamos School Board Seat
Melanie Colgan
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
The Los Alamos School Board has unanimously chosen Melanie Colgan to fill the District 4 seat vacated by Julia Baker.
Baker recused herself from the vote. She is moving to Spokane, Wash. to be closer to her family.
Members of the board praised the other candidate, Bethany Scott as well.
“I wish we could choose both of them,” Board Member Christine Bernstein said.
Several school board members cited Colgan’s medical expertise as an asset to the board, especially at this time. Colgan is a nurse and teaches classes Read More
Los Alamos School Of Gymnastics Offers Online School Camp
Students doing homework at Los Alamos School of Gymnastics with COVID-safe practices. Courtesy/LASG
Los Alamos School of Gymnastics students doing their homework online. Courtesy/LASG
LASG News:
Los Alamos School of Gymnastics (LASG) students are working hard, as Los Alamos Public Schools is now one week into the “online school year”.
Looking for options for your child while you are at work? These children have the best of both worlds. They spend their in-class time online in personal work stations, split 6 feet or more apart.
When work time is over, they have the 12,000+ square foot state Read More
projectY cowork Launches Membership Plan For Teachers
projectY cowork News:
projectY cowork Los Alamos has announced a new membership plan available to teachers to help with remote learning this school year.
The new plan includes 24/7 access to the space at 150 Central Park Square, and 10 hours per month for use of the conference room.
projectY cowork offers high-speed internet access, white boards and is air conditioned; a great workspace for those requiring an area to plan, grade, meet or record lessons.
The coworking space also can be an option for students seeking an alternative to participating in their remote classroom activities from home. Read More
All Five Los Alamos Elementary Schools Transition To Hybrid Learning Model Beginning Monday Sept. 21
By Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus
Los Alamos Public Schools
Earlier this evening (Thursday), the Los Alamos School Board unanimously voted to have all five elementary schools transition to the hybrid learning model beginning Monday Sept. 21.
The hybrid model consists of students physically attending school two days a week and working remotely three days a week.
Half of the students attend on Monday and Tuesday (green track) and the other half attend on Thursday and Friday (gold track).
Wednesday is reserved for parent conversations, small group work, professional development and planning. Read More
Nurses With Heart: Free Online Home Care Classes
NHHC News:
Nurses with Heart is in the heart of the community and in the heart of the internet, as health and safety opportunities move online, while offering in person care as well.
Nurses With Heart Home Care provides both personal and medical care in one’s own home. They have professional and trained caregivers who assist with bathing, grooming, light meals, light housework, companionship and transportation. Their team follows COVID-19 safety precautions, and are licensed by the New Mexico Department of Health.
This allows their medical staff to fulfill doctor’s orders, provide wound Read More
Y Afterschool Program Gearing Up In Hybrid Manner
The Y Afterschool News:
The Y’s Afterschool program has taken baby steps to bring back the “fun” for families and children in-step with Los Alamos Public School’s phased reopening plan.
The Y’s Childcare Coordinator Janine Morales said that once hybrid learning begins, the Y will provide afterschool care also in a hybrid manner.
“In our best effort to keep everyone healthy and safe, and in conjunction with the school’s rollout, we will keep children in the same two-day set ‘pods’,” Morales said.
When the hybrid Afterschool Program opens:
- The Y will provide after-school care on Monday &
AG Balderas: Criminal Charges Filed Against Former Farmington Police Officer Accused Of Battering Student
Attorney General Hector Balderas
AG News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Attorney General Hector Balderas announced Wednesday the filing of multiple criminal charges against former Farmington Police Ofc. Zachary Christensen for multiple counts of battery and one count of felony child abuse.
These criminal charges stem from an incident occurring Aug. 27, 2019, in which then Ofc. Christensen allegedly battered and abused an 11-year-old girl at Mesa View Middle School.
“We must uphold the law and ensure that New Mexico’s school children are protected, particularly those who are most vulnerable,” Balderas Read More
New Mexico Governor Seeks Nominees For Regents Boards
STATE News:
SANTA FE – The Office of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that she is soliciting applications for positions several boards of regents.
The Board of Regents has fiduciary responsibility for the assets and programs of the university or college, establishes goals and policies to guide the university or college and oversight of the functioning of the university or college.
The governor is soliciting applications for:
- Eastern New Mexico University;
- New Mexico Highlands;
- New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired;
- New Mexico Military Institute;
- Northern
American Federation Of Teachers New Mexico Releases School Reentry Strategy Document
AFTNM President Stephanie Ly
AFTNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — American Federation of Teachers New Mexico (AFTNM) President Stephanie Ly and Executive Vice President Kathy Chavez released the following statement:
“Since the mid-March educational closures, our union has consistently advocated for a safe re-opening and on-going collaboration with local school and higher education administrations.
“Re-opening means implementing safeguards for educational staff, students, families, and the surrounding community which are reasoned and based on the best scientific data available. We Read More
Scene Of UNM-LA Celebrating College & Military Day In 2019
Students at UNM-Los Alamos celebrating College Day in 2019. Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA) holds its College & Military Day on the second Friday in September. This year to not be disrespectful of Sept. 11, C’YA is asking the community to wear their school and military colors Sept. 4. C’YA also holds its Change for Change drive in September, collecting leftover change at cash registers … this month the community is being asked to go to a local small business and make a purchase. ‘Try and place you never been to, buy something small, every purchase matters or order some takeout and Read More
League Of Women Voters Celebrates 100th Anniversary Of Passage Of 19th Amendment … Guaranteeing, Protecting Women’s Constitutional Right To Vote
The Los Alamos League of Women Voters this morning celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage by painting the rock in White Rock at N.M. 4 and Rover Boulevard. LWV members Hedy Dunn, left and Adelaide Jacobson, right, are dressed in 1920s attire and suffragette sashes. Becky Shankland, 2nd from left, and Akkana Peck, 2nd from right, are dressed in rock painting attire. 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing and protecting women’s constitutional right to vote. The passage marked the largest expansion of democracy in the history of our Read More
LAPS: Military Service Nomination Q & A Session Aug. 27
This Year Celebrate College & Military Day Friday Sept. 4
Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA) generally holds its College & Military Day on the second Friday in September. So as not to be disrespectful of Sept. 11, C’YA is asking the community to wear their school andUA: Breast Cancer Therapy Associated With Reduced Risk Of Neurodegenerative Disease In Women
UA News:
TUCSON, Ariz. — Findings from an investigative study at the Center for Innovation in Brain Science at the University of Arizona Health Sciences have shown that, for women with breast cancer, exposure to hormone-modulating therapies was associated with a significant decrease in the number of women who received a diagnosis of neurodegenerative disease – more specifically Alzheimer’s disease.
The center’s investigation, which was published in JAMA Network Open this past spring, surveyed medical insurance claims from private-payer and Medicare data to identify premenopausal, Read More
