LAPS Parents Provide Feedback About 2020-21 School Year
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos Public Schools sent a survey to all parents and families June 5 requesting feedback about options being considered for starting school safely in August 2020.
Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus explained that communicating with parents is essential and the data from this survey will be useful in planning for the upcoming school year.
“We greatly appreciate parent engagement and feedback on this important topic,” Steinhaus said. “We hope that CDC and state health guidelines will allow us to return to more normal times. Until then, we are planning to provide the best possible Read More
BSMA Hosts Los Alamos Trivia Virtually During Pandemic
A question appears on the screen during the wildly popular Los Alamos Trivia event hosted virtually June 11 by the Bradbury Science Museum Association (BSMA). Learn more at www.bradburyassociation.org. Courtesy photo
Categories for the Los Alamos Trivia event hosted virtually June 11 by the BMSA. Courtesy photo Read More
New Albuquerque FBI Child Exploitation And Human Trafficking Task Force Swears In Bernalillo County Law Enforcement Officers
The FBI Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force welcomed on Monday six new task force officers representing the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office and the Second Judicial District Attorney’s Office. Three FBI Special Agents who are on the Task Force joined them for this photo. Courtesy/FBI
FBI News:
A new FBI Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force welcomed six Bernalillo County law enforcement officers to its ranks after they were deputized.
Special Agent in Charge James Langenberg of the Albuquerque FBI Division swore in four Bernalillo County Read More
Española YMCA Teen Center Reopens Wednesday
Española YMCA Teen Center News:
In compliance with the governor’s guidance on reopening summer youth programs, the Española YMCA Teen Center (EYTC) will resume operations at noon Wednesday, June 17, in a modified format and with shortened hours,12-6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
In order to minimize risk, EYTC will reopen to current members only for the time being, and require that all parents/guardians sign an acknowledgment and assumption of risk of COVID-19 before youth may enter, Center Director Ben Sandoval said.
Sandoval said that youth’s temperature will be taken upon arrival Read More
Community Invited To Take Virtual Helicopter Ride With Classic Air Medical At Summer Family Evening Wednesday
Join PEEC and Classic Air Medical for a virtual Summer Family Evening event. The live-stream will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 17 and registration is required. Del Norte Credit Union is sponsoring this and all of PEEC’s Summer Family Evening events in 2020. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The community is invited to take a virtual helicopter ride with Classic Air Medical at PEEC’s Summer Family Evening.
This live-streamed event is 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 17. Participants will learn about the important work that Classic Air Medical does as an air medical transfer service. Del Norte Credit Union Read More
Los Alamos Preseason Practice Gets Underway
As preseason practice gets underway Monday morning, Los Alamos High School Head Football Coach Garett Williams screens each player this morning before they can participate in the preseason workouts. This safety precaution applies to all sports in preseason workouts and the participants must follow social distancing while practicing. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Head Football Coach Garett Williams leads his players Monday morning in workout routines. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
LAHS Girls Head Wrestling Coach Emily Tew shows the preseason wrestlers maneuvers Read More
DNCU Awards Scholarships To 10 Graduating Seniors
DNCU News:
- In its 20th year of awarding scholarships, DNCU assists students during a time of uncertainty.
SANTA FE—Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU), New Mexico’s hometown financial cooperative, is proud to announce the 10 recipients of the DNCU Scholarship program for the 2020-21 school year.
Each finalist will receive $1,000 toward their higher education goals – a college or vocational school of their choice.
“The scholarship program at DNCU was created to inspire younger generations to reach their full potential and we are honored to present these exemplary students with scholarships,” Read More
New Mexico Department Of Cultural Affairs Continues Virtual Summer Programming For Children
DCA is dedicated to continuing to provide educational, enriching programming to the children of New Mexico and their families throughout the summer. Courtesy/DCA
DCA News:
SANTA FE — From engaging camps to hands-on activities, the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) continues to provide educational and quality programming for children in a virtual environment this summer.
As a starting point, parents are encouraged to check out the Summer Youth Programs portal at www.newmexicoculture.org. From there, easily navigate through the programs offered by many of the state museums, Read More
SFCC Hosts Spring 2020 Virtual Commencement Ceremony
Santa Fe Community College at 6401 Richards Court in Santa Fe. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE – Santa Fe Community College announces that it will host a Virtual Commencement Ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 20.
While graduates won’t be on campus, they will be celebrated as their names and awards are announced during a live broadcast on KSWV 99.9 FM/810 AM (live at https://www.santafetoday.com/kswv/) that will also stream live on YouTube at https://youtu.be/RB0xfiYy09c and on SFCVTV-16 on Comcast.
President Read More
LAPS: Racial Injustice, Dialogue And Healing … We Want Our Families To Know We Care About Them…
By Ellen Ben-Naim
President, Los Alamos School Board
Kurt Steinhaus
Superintendent, Los Alamos Public Schools
Dear Staff, Parents and Families,
The tragic death of George Floyd and the events that have unfolded are a heartbreaking reminder of the deep-rooted systemic racism and polarization in our country.
We have struggled to find words to express our grief as our hearts ache for the families of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and countless others. We also grieve for all those who may have seen a reflection of their own life experience in that traumatic video footage.
This Read More
Sullivan Field House Project Moving Right Along
Construction as it appears today on the Sullivan Field House, which began in December adjacent to UNM-Los Alamos on Diamond Drive. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Europe 2020 Postponed; Remaining Coffee For Sale
Europe 2019 included 45 travelers from Los Alamos – 39 graduates and six chaperones in front of the always-busy Piazza del Duomo June 20, 2019 in Milan. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Today, June 14th, 31 graduated seniors should be boarding an airplane to fly to France for their 11-day educational tour of Europe so they can expand their horizons and celebrate their end of high school.
However, like many whose summer travel plans have changed, Europe 2020’s travelers will not be able to travel abroad with their peers for their special trip to Paris, the Alps, Munich, and Vienna.
On March Read More
Rotary Club Of Los Alamos Announces 2020 Deborah Beene Memorial Music Performance Award Recipients
ROTARY News:
The Rotary Club of Los Alamos recently held auditions for its annual Deborah Beene Memorial Music Performance Awards.
This is the first time in its history that awards were determined based on performances submitted on audio-visual recordings.
This year’s winners were each awarded $1,000 and asked to use the money for fees to attend a music camp, for college or university music expenses, for the purchase of a better instrument, or for tuition for private music instruction.
2020 recipients: Jackson Bell, Ursula Coe and Eleanor Henderson.
Jackson Bell
Jackson Bell is a trombonist Read More
HOPE Pregnancy Providing Remote Services
HOPE Pregnancy Center News:
HOPE Pregnancy Center continues to serve our community through remote parent mentoring, material assistance porch-drops and take-home pregnancy tests.
HOPE’s offices have remained closed since March 16 due to the stay-at-home mandate and to ensure staff and client health and safety and will remain closed until further notice. HOPE’s in-person activities and events are on hold until meeting restrictions due to COVID-19 are lifted and the board and staff agree that the safety of the participants can be reasonably ensured.
Even though HOPE’s offices are closed, Read More
U.S. Sen. Udall, Heinrich Urge Senate Leadership To Include Higher Education Relief In Upcoming Coronavirus Legislation
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M) joined a group of 31 senators in urging Senate leadership to include $47 billion in financial support for students and institutions of higher learning in the upcoming coronavirus relief package.
In a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), the senators called for additional funding to ensure that students are able to complete their degrees despite the impact of COVID-19.
The senators also emphasized the substantial costs Read More
UNM-LA Continues Remote Operations; Planning Reopening
Laura Dominguez found that setting up a solid routine made the transition to studying at home much easier. ‘I have younger siblings around, so I had to find a place to study without interruption,’ she said. ‘Mainly, I miss going to work and socializing with my peers.’ Photo by Sandra Molina
UNM-LA News:
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) converted all spring semester classes to online formats in March.
UNM-LA faculty who were teaching in face to face classes quickly converted to new teaching techniques to continue to provide their students the opportunity to complete Read More
U.S. House Assistant Speaker Ben Ray Luján: 2020 Congressional App Challenge To Promote STEM Education
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján:
NAMBÉ – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), the U.S. House Assistant Speaker, announced the launch of the 2020 Congressional App Challenge to promote STEM involvement for New Mexico students.
Through participation in this challenge, students create their own computer applications. Winning students receive recognition by their Member of Congress, and the computer applications are eligible to be featured in the U.S. Capitol Building and online.
The Congressional App Challenge is open to middle and high school students in New Read More
Enterprise University: College Edition Runs June 10-July 29
Enterprise Bank & Trust News:
- Summer seven-course schedule provides students access to real-world perspectives
Enterprise Bank & Trust’s highly acclaimed Enterprise University, a no-cost business education program available to local business leaders, is expanding with Enterprise University: College Edition – a weekly summer course offering geared toward college students.
Courses will cover a variety of business topics including strategy, marketing, business culture and more.
Enterprise has helped shape area business leaders for more than 17 years, offering classes Read More
McCumber: Our School District’s Inspiring Way To Engage Students During Pandemic: Lessons In Hope And Resilience
By Jenny McCumber
Executive Director
LAPS Foundation
Most students and parents across the country were likely facing the last 10 weeks of school at home with a mixture of dismay, slight relief and also fear. Would this time be wasted? What about the missed sports, end-of-year performances, concerts and everything else? Is this just a long summer? Would anything educational be accomplished?
After all, there’s a pandemic to worry about with masks to make, toilet paper to collect and rationing the remaining disinfectant wipes in the house, among a multitude of other issues. What good could come Read More
Gorham Scout Ranch Hosts New Virtual Program
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA News:
CHIMAYO — 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 across New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado and Utah.
Located in the western foothills of the Sangre de Cristo mountains, 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
