LAPS Free Emergency Meals Program Begins Friday
LAPS News:
Chartwells and Los Alamos Public Schools are participating in the Free Emergency Meals program for any child 18 and under.
Beginning Friday, April 10, the program will include both a breakfast and lunch meal distribution twice a week.
The meals will be packaged together for one single distribution. Friday meals will be packaged for use on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Tuesday meals would cover Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Meals may be picked up curbside Tuesday and Friday:
- 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Aspen Elementary School in Los Alamos;
- Noon to 1 p.m. at Piñon Elementary School
LAPSF Announces Superintendent’s Project Challenge
Registration Open For UNM-LA Summer/Fall Classes
UNM-Los Alamos campus at 4000 University Dr. Photo by Nancy Coombs/UNM-LA
UNM-LA News:
The University of New Mexico – Los Alamos (UNM-LA) is encouraging early registration for the summer and fall semesters. Class registration opens on April 13; class schedules are available online at losalamos.unm.edu/academics/class-schedule.html.
Due to the current CDC guidelines, all courses for summer will be online with the possibility of some in-person additions later in the summer.
UNM-LA is working to try and ease students’ and families’ concerns and questions about the upcoming fall term. Read More
HU Student Morgan Apperson Of Los Alamos Headed To Chemistry Doctoral Program At New Mexico Tech
Morgan Apperson
Highlands University News:
Las Vegas, N.M. – Morgan Apperson of Los Alamos is a chemistry graduate at New Mexico Highlands University and is headed to a chemistry doctoral program at New Mexico Tech in Socorro.
Apperson, 22, graduates from Highlands in May with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, earning a 3.85 GPA to date. She begins her Ph.D. studies in August 2020, planning to focus upon environmental chemistry.
“Chemistry is the core foundation that makes up environmental outcomes and processes,” said Apperson, who grew up in Los Alamos. “I’m convinced Read More
Skolnik: Leadership In The Age Of COVID-19
By RICHARD SKOLNIK
Los Alamos
To deal effectively with the COVID-19 health crisis, the US needs exceptional leadership at all levels of government and society.
In the absence of such leadership, many more people will die then would otherwise be the case.
So, what kind of leadership do we so urgently need?
General Stanley McChrystal suggested in a webinar Friday (https://vimeo.com/403896265) that we must have leaders who:
- Are honest and inspire
- Understand the directions in which they have to move the country and the world
- Surround themselves with experts to whom they listen
- Drive action in
UNM-LA Advisory Board Holds Meeting Via Zoom April 8
UNM-LA News:
The UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board will meet 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, using Zoom technology.
This is the annual special meeting related to the UNM-LA budget.
Specific agenda items will include an overview of the UNM-LA response to the COVIS-19 Pandemic, approval of the Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) for FY20 and approval of the FY21 Operating Budget.
Those interested in attending this public meeting, utilizing Zoom, should contact Laci Taylor at ltaylor06@unm.edu for information. Read More
LAHS Senior Aelma Azad Receives Prestigious Art Award
National Gold Medal winning piece ‘Odd Interior’ by Aelma Azad. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos High School senior Aelma Azad has won a National Gold Medal competing in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards for her Digital Art piece entitled “Odd Interior”.
Aelma Azad
She also received a Gold Key Award in Comic Art and Digital Art from the New Mexico Scholastic Art Awards, as well as a Silver Key for her Art Portfolio.
“I decided to participate in this competition to see if my skills were worth acknowledgement,” Azad said. “I am deeply honored to receive the National Gold Metal, this is Read More
SFCC President In Virtual Meeting With Students April 9
SFCC President Becky Rowley
SFCC News:
During this era of social distancing, Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) Student Government Association (SGA) President Ian Martinez will lead a virtual meeting with SFCC President Becky Rowley, Ph.D. for SFCC students 11 a.m. Thursday, April 9.
SFCC students can join remotely. Students are advised to submit questions in advance remotely to Martinez at SGA@sfcc.edu or Associate Vice President for Student Success Thomasinia Ortiz-Gallegos at thomasinia.ortizgall@sfcc.edu.
Students need to access the meeting through their SFCC MicroSoft Teams Read More
NMHU: Christopher Ulibarri Appointed Student Regent
NMHU 
News:
LAS VEGAS, NM — Christopher Ulibarri, a student government leader at New Mexico Highlands University, is the university’s newest student regent.
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham made Ulibarri’s appointment official March 13. Ulibarri’s term extends to the adjournment of the next regular session of the New Mexico State Legislature in 2021.
Ulibarri, a 19-year-old from Buena Vista, north of Las Vegas, has earned a 3.93 GPA to date as a triple major in political science, environmental geology and history. His expected graduation date is December 2022.
“Christopher is a courageous Read More
Dr. Robert McClees Issues Message To Local Community
CDC Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report, Updates for week 12 ending March 21, 2020. Link https://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/index.htm Courtesy/TUC
By Robert S. McClees, MD.
Diplomate ABFM
Trinity Urgent Care LLC
CEO, CMO, Owner
To our community,
The COVID-19 pandemic has created significant healthcare challenges for all of us. No one is untouched and all are concerned.
If you have a cough, fever, trouble breathing or you think you have contracted COVID-19 then immediately call the New Mexico Department of Health Hotline at 1.855.600.4353 or use the link https://cv.nmhealth.org/
Space Policy Show #4: What Expiration Of New START Could Mean For U.S. Space Forces With Mick Gleason
Courtesy photo
AEROSPACE News:
Tune in to The Space Policy Show brought to you by The Aerospace Corporation’s Center for Space Policy and Strategy.
We know working from home can be isolating, stressful and potentially boring. We are here to help keep you connected to the latest in the space policy community!
The Aerospace Corporation’s Center for Space Policy and Strategy is offering a series of online webcasts and virtual meetings as an opportunity to stay engaged with the larger space policy community. Join us!
Future episodes will cover topics such as blockchain applications for space, Read More
Enterprise Bank Brings 132 Students To Bradbury Museum
Alexandra Van Camp with students from EJ Martinez Elementary School. Courtesy/Enterprise
A student finds answers in a display during a recent field trip to the Bradbury Science Museum. Courtesy/Enterprise
BSMA News:
Enterprise Bank & Trust and the Bradbury Science Museum Association (BSMA), are in a partnership to provide bus transportation for students attending Title 1 schools in northern New Mexico, to visit the Bradbury Science Museum in Los Alamos.
Between Feb. 27 and March 11, Enterprise provided the bus transportation for 185 students and teachers and chaperones from El Camino Read More
Lisa Roig, Will Schmidt Receive 2020 Dorothy Hoard Stewardship Award For Tireless Work At Bandelier
Will Schmidt and his mother Lisa Roig are recipients of the 2020 Dorothy Hoard Stewardship Award. Courtesy/FOB
By TERRY FOXX
Friends of Bandelier
The Friends of Bandelier has selected Lisa Roig and her son Will Schmidt to receive its 2020 Dorothy Hoard Stewardship Award.
The founder of Friends of Bandelier, Dorothy Hoard, had a passion for teaching, history and conservation. When she died in March 2014, The Friends of Bandelier established the Dorothy Hoard Stewardship Award to be given as her legacy and for her important contributions to Bandelier and the community.
This stewardship award Read More
Santa Fe Indian School Closes For Remainder Of Year
SFIS News:
SANTA FE — Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Santa Fe Indian School (SFIS) Board of Trustees has voted unanimously that the SFIS campus will remain closed for the remainder of the academic year.
The Board and Superintendent Roy Herrera stress the importance of the health and safety of students, parents, staff and community members.
Although the SFIS Campus is closed, the Board and school staff remain committed to implementing the SFIS Learning Enrichment Plan to provide continuous learning enrichment for all its students through the end of SY 2019-20 so they may promote to the next Read More
2020 State Spirit, Spring Sports & Activities Canceled
NMAA News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Based on the recent directive from the New Mexico Public Education Department that schools will close for the remainder of the 2019-2020 academic year, the NMAA and its Board of Directors have canceled the 2020 State Spirit Championships, the 2020 Spring Sports Season, and all remaining activities for this academic school year.
This cancellation applies to practices and workouts in addition to contests and events.
Due to the evolving COVID-19 public health threat, the Public Education Department has closed schools and additionally addressed interscholastic Read More
LA Garden Club Announces 2020 Scholarship Winner
LAHS senior Kathryn Laintz is the Los Alamos Garden Club 2020 scholarship recipient. Courtesy/LAGC
LAGC News:
The Los Alamos Garden Club (LAGC) announces today that Kathryn Laintz is the recipient of its 2020 scholarship.
Laintz is a Los Alamos High School graduating senior and is planning to focus on environmental science in her university studies. Future possible career plans include being a hydrologist, a freshwater ecologist, an agricultural scientist or a botanist.
Her high school experience has included track and field, cross country and tennis in addition to the Eco Club and various Read More
Los Alamos Virtual Teen Center Now Open
TEEN CENTER News:
While the Los Alamos Teen Center, operated by The Family YMCA under a contract with Los Alamos County, is temporarily closed, its staff members have created a new website and an online space where Teen Center staff and teen members can interact via text and voice.
Named, “Los Alamos QUARANTEEN Center”, the website can be reached at www.losalamosquaranteencenter.com and will allow youth to access a curated collection of web resources shared by their favorite Teen Center staff, other teens and community members.
Resources include links to games, music, Ted Talks, cool videos Read More
PED Secretary: K-12 Schools Closed Through Academic Year
Public Education Secretary Ryan Stewart
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
SANTA FE — Public Education Secretary Ryan Stewart hosted a virtual conference call with members of the media 10-11 a.m. today.
Early Childhood Education and Care Secretary Elizabeth Groginsky, Children, Youth and Families Secretary Brian Blalock and Indian Affairs Secretary Lynn Trujillo joined Stewart for the call.
Stewart announced that schools will remain closed through the end of this academic year in May. Educators will communicate with students online and via cell Read More
Superintendent Responds To Governor’s Announcement
Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus
Los Alamos Public Schools
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus today sent the following letter to parents and families:
Dear LAPS Parents and Families,
Attached is today’s announcement from Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Education Secretary Ryan Stewart.
This information tracks closely with what I sent yesterday about our plan called innovative LA learning.
Today, we are working on a special message for high school Read More
New Mexico Governor Announces K-12 School Closings Must Continue To Prevent Potential Spread Of COVID-19
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico public education will shift to a learn-at-home model as schools remain closed for the rest of the academic year, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state education and child care officials announced today.
The decision is part of a two-pronged plan to protect New Mexicans from COVID-19 and ensure that children are protected, fed and educated and that families are supported through this crisis.
The governor previously ordered all public schools closed for three weeks, March 16-April 3, but warned at the time that an extension could be needed. It came today with
