PAC 8 Community Media Center TV Schedule Aug. 14-20
PAC 8 News:
During the COVID-19 pandemic, PAC 8 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 Community Media Center Television Schedule for Aug. 14-20:
Friday, August 14, 2020
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Tom Hartman Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Meeting Replay 08-04-20
- 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.
New Mexico Highlands University: Science Equipment Grant Gives Students More Hands-On Learning
Highlands biology student Fabian Pescador conducts molecular research at Highlands. Courtesy/HU
NMHU News:
LAS VEGAS, NM — Science students at New Mexico Highlands University will increase hands-on learning with new state-of-the art science instrumentation and technology tools, thanks to a grant from the Sherman Fairchild Foundation.
The three-year grant totals $272,945 and began in July 2020. It was awarded to the Highlands University Foundation.
“The grant gives students the real-world experience with science technology that helps them envision the path to careers in science, Read More
Superintendent Calls First Day Of School Great Success
Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus thanks and congratulations everyone involved for helping to make ‘an outstanding first day of school’ today. ‘Everything I heard today was positive and supportive. I greatly appreciate you and everything you did to prepare for today,’ Steinhaus said. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus says, ‘Thank you custodians and facilities!’ Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus says, ‘Thank you nurses, teachers and front office staff!’ Courtesy/LAPS
Facebook post sent to Dr. Kurt Steinhaus today Read More
Governor Presents Keynote At 8th Kids Count Conference
KIDS COUNT News:
ALBUQUERQUE—Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will give the keynote address at this year’s New Mexico KIDS COUNT Conference.
The governor will appear in the first of three virtual events online Aug. 25, Oct. 13 and Dec. 3. The series will address anti-racist policy reforms to improve child well-being and the impacts of COVID-19 and the current recession on children and families in New Mexico.
First Session: titled “Status of Child Well-Being in New Mexico & KIDS COUNT Data Book Release,” is Aug. 25. Gov. Lujan Grisham will present “Improving Child Well-Being in New Mexico,” Read More
Los Alamos County Libraries Provide Curbside Pickup
Los Alamos residents Eve and Adele Poulson read new picture books from the Los Alamos County Library System. The family used the weekday curbside pickup service to get library materials. ‘To say the girls are stoked would be an understatement,’ mom Gretchen Poulson said. For more information about library services, visit losalamoslibrary.org or email libweb@lacnm.us. Read More
UNM-LA & UNM-Albq Offer BS In Mechanical Engineering
UNM-Albuquerque Professor and Mechanical Engineering Chair Yu-Lin Shen presents an overview of upper level ME courses to be taught on the UNM-LA campus. Photo by Nancy Coombs/UNM-LA
UNM-LA News:
The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) and the UNM-School of Engineering are collaborating to expand an existing two-year pre-engineering program to a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) program on the UNM-LA campus.
The program was developed to meet identified workforce needs at the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) but also will provide local students the same Read More
Back-To-School Message From The Superintendent
Students at the textbook pickup area Monday at Los Alamos High School. Photo by Kurt Steinhaus
Dr. KURT STEINHAUS
Superintendent
Dear LAPS Parents and Families,
Welcome to the 2020-21 school year! I am excited about the new year and confident that, with your help, we can provide a high-quality education for your children. As you know, this school year will be very different.
“Back-to-school energy” coupled with extensive safety measures can be found in every corner of the Los Alamos Public Schools. Staff are following guidelines from the state. Specifically, LAPS employees (especially those Read More
Deadline Extended To Submit Letter Of Interest For Los Alamos School Board Vacancy
LAPS News:
The deadline to submit a letter of interest for the Los Alamos School Board vacancy left by the departure of Julia Baker has been extended to Aug. 20.
The vacant seat represents District 4, which includes Barranca Mesa Elementary School and Los Alamos Middle School.
Click here to view the boundary map. The term will begin Sept. 1 and run through Dec. 31, 2021.
“Being a school board member is a rewarding experience,” School Board President Ellen Ben-Naim said. “We have an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our students, parents and staff.”
Applicants must be a registered voter, Read More
Teacher Of Year Mandi Torrez Urges New Mexico Educational Retirement Board Trustees To Divest From For-Profit Prisons
By MANDI TORREZ
2020 Teacher of the Year
I first heard the term “school-to-prison pipeline” during my first year in graduate school when I was switching careers and moving into education.
My professor gave us an article that included how one southern state was using third grade test scores to plan for the prison inmate capacity it would need heading into the future.
Let that sink in.
I am a third grade teacher and when I look at my bouncing, bubbly students, I see potential not profit, and I do not know of a teacher who feels differently. So as educators, it is time that we ask why our pension fund is being Read More
Drive Thru Registration Underway At Los Alamos Schools
Los Alamos High School students arrived Monday at prescribed times to check registration, turn in summer work, check with the nurse, visit the registrar, turn in books, pick up new books and exchange chrome books. Luke Gonzales exchanges and gives chrome books to returning students. Los Alamos Public Schools is preparing students for school year, even though initial instruction will be provided online. The schools are registering students online and assigning their schedules. Each school is providing students with an up-to-date Chrome Book and the necessary books so the students can work Read More
Analysis: Incomplete 2020 Census Hurts All New Mexicans
CENTER FOR CIVIC POLICY News:
ALBUQUERQUE – The Center for Civic Policy today released an analysis detailing how much New Mexico stands to lose in federal funding if the state has an incomplete 2020 census count.
To view the full analysis on the potential loss of funds for New Mexico due to an incomplete census count visit: civicpolicy.com/incomplete-census-new-mexico.
Examples of social programs funding at stake from undercount:
- $4.3 billion for Medicaid
- $693 million for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- $386 million for highway planning and construction
- $194 million
Free Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
New Mexico Launches ‘Moments Together’ Campaign
Public Education Secretary Ryan Stewart
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Monday, the Early Childhood Education and Care Department launched its first campaign, Moments Together, to inform, support and inspire parents and caregivers of children zero to five in New Mexico.
Through Moments Together, the Department aims to raise awareness about the importance of early learning across the state – and how parents and other caregivers can foster that learning through everyday moments they already share with their children.
“Parents and caregivers have enormous strengths – and countless opportunities Read More
JJAB Resource Specialists Help Navigate Support Options
LANL: New One-Year Course Prepares Questa High School Students For High-Wage Jobs In Building Trades
Beginning this fall semester, a one-year course in the building trades provides training at Questa High School for the first cohort of six students, paid apprenticeship and potential full-time employment at LANL. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
Initiative is a successful collaboration among Los Alamos National Laboratory, Questa Independent School District, the New Mexico Building and Construction Trades Council, UA 412 Local Plumbers & Pipefitters, the Questa Economic Development Fund and UNM-Taos
Six Questa High School seniors are headed back to school now to train for high-wage, Read More
LAPS Board President Ellen Ben-Naim Discusses Plans And Preparations Underway For 2020-2021 School Year
Ellen Ben-Naim
By LINDA HULL
Vice President
Rotary Club of Los Alamos
Ellen Ben-Naim, president of the Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Board and program manager of First Born, spoke Aug. 4 to the Rotary Club of Los Alamos via Zoom.
Ben-Naim discussed plans and preparations underway for the 2020-2021 school year.
With the unexpected and immediate closure of all New Mexico public schools in mid-March due to the COVID-19 crisis, LAPS has been working diligently to establish best accommodations for student safety and education through the District’s Safe Start Task Force.
Three options have Read More
New Mexico Game & Fish: Squirrel Hunting 101
Abert’s squirrel. Courtesy/NMG&F
From New Mexico Game & Fish:
Have you ever considered small game hunting in New Mexico? Specifically, squirrel hunting? If not, you probably should. Everyone that put in for the big game draw will own a game-hunting license, which includes small game like squirrel.
In addition to this license, you will need a habitat stamp and a habitat management and access validation stamp. Altogether, this will cost $25 for a resident adult. These loud aerial acrobats are fun to observe and listen to.
They often bark out alert warnings when you get too close and are Read More
Northern Introduces Enhanced Technical Trades Programs
NNMC President Rick Bailey
NNMC News:
Española – Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) will begin enrolling students this Fall in two new and enhanced programs as part of its newly-established Department of Technical Trades.
Students can begin pursuing certificate and associate degrees in the areas of Plumbing and Electrical Technology this August. Both programs are approved by the Higher Learning Commission and the New Mexico Higher Education Department, and provide students with college credit while they learn highly marketable skills in these fields.
“We are pleased to begin fulfilling Read More
Los Alamos Cooperative Extension Service Offers ‘Healthy You’ Weight Management & Mindful Eating Program
PAC 8 Weekly TV Schedule Aug. 8-13
PAC 8 Community Media Weekly TV schedule:
Saturday, August 8, 2020
- Free Speech TV
Sunday, August 9, 2020
6 a.m. — FSTV
5 p.m. — The Prophetic Word
5:30 p.m. — Key to the Kingdom
6 p.m. — Drawing Men to Christ
7 p.m. — United Church
8 p.m. — La Verdad Internacional
8:30 p.m. — Inside Arts – Robert Wells
9:30 p.m. — Free Speech TV
Monday, August 10, 2020
6 a.m. — Democracy Now! LIVE
10 a.m. — The Tom Hartman Program
12:30 p.m. — Los Alamos Makers’ Space
1 p.m. — Behind the White Coat
1:30 p.m. — Inside Arts – Robert Wells
2 p.m. — Talking Business With Beverly
2:30 p.m. — Spotlight on Los Alamos
3 p.m. — Democracy Now Read More
