Gorham Scout Ranch Makes Scouting And Advancement For Youth Possible During COVID-19 With Cyber Summer Camps
Cyber Director Gus Pentecost
Gorham Scout Ranch News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Maintained and staffed by the Scouters of the Great Southwest Council, Gorham Scout Ranch is a nationally accredited Scouts BSA summer camp for boys and girls enrolled in Scouting programs.
Located in the western foothills of the Sangre de Cristo mountains of Northern New Mexico, Gorham Scout Ranch is committed to providing memorable and impactful experiences in a variety of ways each and every summer in its unique and enriching setting.
Because of this commitment, Gorham Scout Ranch is excited to announce a digital alternative Read More
Larry Baca Memorial Scholarship Awarded To Steven Strevell
Larry Baca Memorial Scholarship.recipient Steven Strevell. Courtesy/LAPSF
LAPS Foundation News:
The Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation announces Los Alamos High School Class of 2020 graduate Steven Strevell as the winner of the Larry Baca Memorial Scholarship.
This scholarship is awarded based on students meeting an academic requirement and having participated in track or cross country.
The scholarship is named for Larry Baca, a renowned coach in Los Alamos for 30 years and member of the Los Alamos High School Hall of Fame and New Mexico Coaches Hall of Fame. He was a tremendous athlete Read More
Del Norte Credit Union Awards Venessa Valerio Memorial Scholarships To Three Nursing Students Attending NNMC
DNCU News:
…Credit Union honors the memory of aspiring nurse, Venessa Valerio.
SANTA FE—Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU), northern New Mexico’s hometown financial cooperative, is proud to announce that the Venessa Valerio Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to three nursing students attending Northern New Mexico College in Española.
Each recipient will receive $1,040 towards continuing their education within the nursing program at NNMC.
“We were inspired to make this commitment in order to help students on the path to fulfilling their career dreams,” DNCU CEO/President Chuck Read More
Full STEAM Ahead: STEAM Lab Adapts To Coronavirus
This child appears fascinated by the interactive toys available at the former physical location of Los Alamos STEAM Lab. Courtesy/STEAM Lab
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
Although STEAM Lab has been forced to close its physical location due to the pandemic, it has by no means stopped serving Los Alamos. They’ve just gotten creative about it.
STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. STEAM Lab’s mission is to create a dynamic learning environment for children and their families.
Through the use of techniques and skills that range Read More
LANL Foundation Announces 2020 Community & Education Outreach Grant Recipients
LANL Foundation News:
SANTA FE – Los Alamos National Laboratory Foundation (LANL Foundation) announces the recipients of its 2020 Education and Community Outreach Grants.
These are competitive awards, distributed once a year to selected schools, school districts, non-profits, and Pueblo or Tribal Communities in LANL Foundation’s seven county service area (Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, Sandoval, San Miguel, Santa Fe and Taos counties).
LANL Foundation is awarding $304,444 to 65 grantees representing a spectrum of organizations and projects in this 2020 award cycle, reflecting increased
School Board Virtual Work Session Thursday June 25
Two Outstanding Los Alamos High School Graduates Awarded Jim Sims Memorial Engineering Scholarship
Zach Beck is a recipient of the 2020 Jim Sims Memorial Engineering Scholarship. Courtesy/LANL Foundation
Roshan Prasad is a recipient of the 2020 Jim Sims Memorial Engineering Scholarship. Courtesy/LANL Foundation
LAPS Foundation News:
The 2020 Jim Sims Memorial Engineering Scholarship has been awarded to Los Alamos High School Class of 2020 graduates James Zachary Beck and Roshan Prasad.
The scholarship was created to honor long time Los Alamos resident and LANL engineer Jim Sims.
Sims worked for 34 years at Los Alamos National Laboratory as a design engineer and leader of project engineering Read More
Teach Plus New Mexico Launches New Policy Fellowship Cohort With Teachers From Around The State
TPNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Teach Plus New Mexico has selected nine highly effective teacher leaders from around the state as Fellows of its fourth New Mexico Teaching Policy Fellowship cohort.
During the 10-month program, the nine teachers together with four Fellowship alumni will work on key state-level issues, such as supporting teachers and students during COVID-19 and advocating for robust early childhood education.
The program empowers teachers to magnify the impact they have in their classrooms through personal interactions with education leaders and opportunities to advocate Read More
UNM-LA Announces Revised Schedule Of Fall Courses
A student snips a piece of yellow filament from a spool while making a sample of the color. Courtesy/UNM-LA
A student holds a machine part while creating a 3D model on the computer. Courtesy/UNM-LA
UNM-LA News:
In response to the extended uncertainty regarding COVID-19, UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) is in the process of a strategic analysis and revision of the fall schedule of classes.
With the revised schedule, most fall classes will be online, with selected classes offered as face-to-face (traditional classroom) or hybrid (face-to-face meetings and online assignments).
Approximately Read More
American Federation Of Teachers New Mexico Responds To Public Education Department School Reentry Guide
AFT News:
ALBUQUERQUE — American Federation of Teachers New Mexico President Stephanie Ly and American Federation of Teachers New Mexico Executive Vice President Kathy Chavez released the following statement:
“Since the initial school closure in mid-March, the prospect of what a return to school would look like has been a driving topic of conversation for New Mexico’s public education students, our families, and thousands of educators across the state.
“To be clear, we believe Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and NM PED have been inclusive in stakeholder input both through surveys of public Read More
SFCC: Kids Campus And Santa Fe Higher Education Center To Observe Independence Day Weekend July 3-5
SFCC News:
Santa Fe Community College and the Santa Fe Higher Education Center will observe Independence Day weekend, Friday through Sunday, July 3-5.
No classes will be held, and no student services will be available. SFCC’s child development center, Kids Campus will be closed.
All SFCC and HEC buildings are closed to the public due to COVID-19 restrictions.
All summer credit and noncredit classes are online and will resume July 6 after the holiday weekend. Staff at SFCC main campus (6401 Richards Ave.) and the HEC (1950 Siringo Road) will resume services via email, phone and virtual platforms Read More
New Mexico Governor’s STEM Challenge Begins 2nd Year
STEM News:
ALBUQUERQUE – New Mexico high school students have the opportunity to use their problem-solving skills to compete in the second New Mexico Governor’s STEM Challenge program.
Ten-person student teams will work on a solution to the question “How Can You Combine New Mexico’s Natural Resources with Technology to Address Regional/Global Needs?”
New Mexico State University (NMSU) formulated the question and criteria for this year’s New Mexico Governor’s STEM Challenge. Winners will be determined by industry employers in the state.
The top teams will win up to $5,000. Student teams Read More
Los Alamos Commerce And Development Corporation Supports Consideration Of Stoplight Model For Upcoming School Year
LACDC News:
Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation shares its support for consideration of the Stoplight Model for the upcoming school year.
LACDC Executive Director Patrick Sullivan today sent the following letter reflecting that support to Cabinet Secretary Dr. Ryan Stewart of the New Mexico Public Education Department:
June 23, 2020
Dr. Ryan Stewart Cabinet Secretary New Mexico Public Education Department
Dear Dr. Stewart,
As the director of Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation (LACDC), a private not-for-profit economic development firm in Los Alamos, NM, Read More
LAPS Foundation Recognizes Scholarship Winners And ‘Educators Of Distinction’
Isaac Ronning chooses Mick Matusak as his Educator of Distinction. Courtesy/LAPS Foundation
Amaya Coblentz chooses Jenny Diesburg-Lathrop as her Educator of Distinction. Courtesy/LAPS Foundation
Sarah Crotzer chooses Naomi Unger as her Educator of Distinction. Courtesy/LAPS Foundation
Emily Holmes chooses Margo Batha as her Educator of Distinction. Courtesy/LAPS Foundation
LAPS Foundation News:
The Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation awarded scholarships to 11 outstanding students in the class of 2020 for their demonstrated service contributions to the students and community Read More
2020 Special Session: State Lawmakers Did Not Debate Non-binding House Memorial Opposing Yazzie/Martinez Lawsuit
PED Cabinet Secretary Ryan Stewart
By DILLON MULLAN
SFNM
State lawmakers in the special legislative session did not debate a non-binding House memorial opposing the state’s controversial effort to dismiss the groundbreaking Yazzie/Martinez lawsuit — frustrating advocates who said the Public Education Department has failed to make systemic changes to benefit high-needs students who would benefit from additional funding and programming.
District Court Judge Sarah Singleton ruled in 2018 New Mexico denies English-language learners, special education students, Native American Read More
Los Alamos High School 2020 Graduate Trystan Osburn Accepts Appointment To United States Air Force Academy
LAHS Class of 2020 graduate Trystan Osburn reports Thursday to the United States Air Force Academy to begin his Basic Cadet Training. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
EDUCATION News:
Los Alamos High School Class of 2020 graduate Trystan Osburn has accepted an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy.
Osburn was the Commanding Officer for the LAHS NJROTC unit during the 2019-2020 school year. While at LAHS, he was an Honors Student, Senior Class Historian, member of the National Honors Society and a Natural Helpers Officer.
He also was recognized as an Honorary National Merit Read More
Higher Education Cuts Could Jeopardize Research Funding, Hiring As Lawmakers Trim Budgets Across New Mexico
State Rep. Patty Lundstrom, D-GallupProposed cuts to higher education spending in New Mexico could jeopardize some research funding for state universities and lead to a hiring freeze at Santa Fe Community College, advocates say.
Universities and colleges in New Mexico are denouncing proposed cuts to higher education spending as lawmakers trim budgets across state government to fill a $2.4 billion budget hole wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic and a devastated oil and gas market.
A draft House bill seeking to blend recommendations from Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
Governor Remarks On Progress Of Special Session
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement this afternoon on the progress made so far at the special session:
“I am encouraged by the progress of the Legislature amid this most unusual special session. Lawmakers are making headway on the essential business of election accessibility, tax relief, assistance for small businesses and local governments that have been ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic, civil rights and public safety reform – and of course ensuring the state’s finances are on steady footing through January and Read More
Be Bear Aware: Keeping Our Black Bears Safe
This black bear was photographed in Water Canyon in the summer of 2016. Photo by Craig Martin
By JENNA STANEK
PEEC Volunteer
Los Alamos County is home to a unique subspecies of black bear, the New Mexico black bear (Ursus americanus amblyceps).
The New Mexico black bear is the official state animal of New Mexico and occurs in Colorado, New Mexico, western Texas, eastern Arizona and southeastern Utah.
Grizzly bears, also called brown bears, no longer occur in New Mexico. The color of the black bear can vary from black, brown to cinnamon. Cinnamon colored black bears are the most common color we see Read More
New Mexico State Legislators Grapple With How Badly Budget Cuts Will Affect Classroom Learning
Sen. Mimi Stewart
By ROBERT NOTT
SFNM
As educators continue to wonder and worry about what school will look like for both them and their students this fall, state legislators began grappling with the reality of how badly budget cuts will affect classroom learning.
The outlook, some said, is not pretty.
The appropriations bill introduced in the House during the first day of a special legislative session proposes a number of cuts to help fill the state’s budgetary gap — including a $44 million-plus hit to the state’s public education funding formula and an across-the-board reduction Read More
