Officials On Results Of Domestic Violence Warrant Round Up; Maria Elena Aragon Memorium Trainings
STATE News:
- Phase 2 of Statewide Violent Fugitive Round Up ‘Operation Steel Net’ Nets 39 Arrests of Offenders Accused of Domestic Violence
ALBUQUERQUE – Today, Attorney General Hector Balderas, in coordination with Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller, Sen. Antoinette Sedillo Lopez and the New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence announced the results of phase two of Operation Steel Net.
This operation was a coordinated law enforcement effort between the Office of the Attorney General, the Albuquerque Police Department, the US Read More
Chamber Breakfast: LANL’s Rebecca Rutherford Presents ‘Cyber Security For Small Business’ Talk Oct. 10
Ribbon Cutting For Bradbury Science Museum Association’s New Gadgets Shop Location Thursday
CHAMBER News:
The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the new location of the Bradbury Science Museum Assocation’s Gadgets Muesum Shop with a ribbon cutting 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10.
The new location is in the Defense Gallery inside the Bradbury Science Museum at 1350 Central Ave.
The new Gadgets Muesum Shop was made possible through the generous support of Kent and Roger Waterman, in memory of their parent’s Robert and Alice Waterman. The Watermans moved to Los Alamos in 1947 when Robert was hired by the Atomic Energy Commission as a security guard. The couple Read More
Ribbon Cutting For Los Alamos STEAM Lab Saturday
CHAMBER News:
The Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the grand opening of the Los Alamos STEAM Lab with a ribbon cutting 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5.
The actual ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. at 1615 Central Ave., next door to Metzger’s Do It Best Hardware, above EXIT Realty.
The Los Alamos STEAM Lab is a community driven space serving Los Alamos. Its mission is to create a dynamic learning environment for children and their families. They strive to encourage deep dives in education and exploration of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics.
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Letter To The Editor: Four Great People But Two Outstanding Women Running For LAPS Board
By KARYL ANN ARMBRUSTERKiwanis Hosts School Board Candidates, Steinhaus
Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus, center, participates in the Kiwanis Club meeting held Tuesday afternoon at Trinity on the Hill along with school board candidates, from left, Morris Pongratz, Christine Bernstein, Julia Baker and Dawn Jalbert. Steinhaus discussed the school bond, which, if approved, would provide funds to upgrade school facilities in White Rock. Pongratz is running for District 3 (Aspen), Bernstein also is running for District 3, Baker is running for District 4 (Barranca) and Jalbert is running for District 5 (Mountain Elementary and Los Alamos Read More
UNM-LA Offers Federal Aid Application Workshop
UNM-LA will assist families with preparing their 2020-2021 FAFSAs at a workshop Oct. 9. COurtesy/UNM-LAUNM-LA News:
The University of New Mexico Los Alamos (UNM-LA) is offering a workshop 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9 to assist students (and their families) in completing the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA).
Computers will be available so participants can complete the online application during the event. UNM-LA has planned this event to provide assistance.
The workshop will be held in Building 6, Room 639 on the UNM-LA campus, 4000 University Dr. Any community member who plans to file Read More
Letter To The Editor: Morris Pongratz Has Character, Personality, Time, Energy To Make Outstanding Contributions To Los Alamos Public Schools
By JULIE WANGLERGOP Meeting At UNM-LA Oct. 3 & Hosting Constitution Day Dinner At Cottonwood On The Greens Oct. 5
GOP News:
The Republican Party of Los Alamos is hosting two events this week:
- Monthly Meeting – at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, in Room 505 at UNM-LA with guest speaker is Dr. Kurt Steinhaus, superintendent of the Los Alamos Public Schools. A light supper will be provided; and
- Annual Constitution Day Dinner – 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at Cottonwood on the Greens. Agenda includes a silent auction, winners of the Student Constitution Essay Contest, and featured speaker Dr. Gavin Clarkson. Tickets are $60/person at the door. Contact: leadership@losalamosgop.com.
Gessing: Serious Questions On Free College Proposal
By PAUL J. GESSING
Rio Grande Foundation
LANL Foundation Welcomes Two New Employees
Education Enrichment Director Michael Dabrieo and Director of Evaluation and Learning Kersti Tyson join the LANL Foundation team. Courtesy/LANLFPongratz: Fair’s Fair
By MORRIS PONGRATZDuring my first term on the school board we formed a committee to assess the condition of the LAPS properties.
The Facilities Strategic Planning Committee consisted of local and LANL experts including Steve Girrens, Larry Goen and Grant Stewart, among others. They recommended seeking bond funds to upgrade school properties.
Subsequent voter approval of this suggestion led to improvements at LAHS, LAMS, Aspen, and Barranca schools. Promises made, promises kept!
Now it is White Rock’s turn, time to improve the White Read More
LAPS Board Candidate Hosts ‘Sit & Meet’ Tuesday
Christine Bernstein‘Moving Forward’ Workshop Presented At UNM-LA
Courtesy/TEWA Women United
UNM-LA News:
UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA), in collaboration with TEWA Women United V.O.I.C.E.S. (Valuing Our Integrity with Courage, Empowerment and Support), invites the community to a workshop that explores the complicated historical and cultural environment of Northern New Mexico, and addresses the effects of the intergenerational trauma from sexual violence.
The workshop, called “Moving Forward” is 1-5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16 in Building 2, Room 230 on the UNM-LA Campus, 4000 University Dr. Refreshments will be served.
“Moving Forward” is an interactive Read More
NMDOT Supports Walk And Roll To School Day 2019
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE – Thousands of students, parents, teachers and community leaders across New Mexico will walk, bike, scoot, or skate to school Wednesday in celebration of the 23rd Annual National Walk to School Day.
This year, 38 elementary and middle schools in New Mexico have registered Walk to School Day events on walkbiketoschool.org. The total number of schools and events is expected to grow as celebrations continue throughout October, National Walk to School Month.
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) and local law enforcement encourage drivers, pedestrians and Read More
Scenes From Annual Firefighter For A Day Event
The second annual ‘Firefighter For A Day’ event was held Saturday at the Los Alamos Fire Department training facility at Station #2 on DP Road. The event provides participants with the opportunity to experience the perils that firefighters face on their job. Each participant is checked for vitals and issued protective gear and assigned to teams. Each team rotates through scenarios, which include smoke rescue, extrication (jaws of life), RMS Code, wild land, high angle and hazmat, all done in full dress. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The high angle scenario is exciting to watch and Read More
Letter To The Editor: Christine Bernstein Is New And Invigorated Voice School Board Needs
By KEANNA COHENIt is with great pleasure and excitement that I endorse Christine Bernstein for the Los Alamos School Board.
While both candidates are dear friends and mentors, I believe that Christine Bernstein offers the enthusiasm and experience necessary to address the complex issues that students in Los Alamos face today.
I am a product of Pinon Elementary, Los Alamos Middle School and Los Alamos High School. My brother attends Pinon Elementary, my mother was raised in Los Alamos, and I am considering returning to Los Alamos one day to raise a family of my own. Needless Read More
Letter Of Recommendation For Morris Pongratz
Kristen Haertling in her senior year at Los Alamos High School with her Key Club mentor Morrie Pongratz. Courtesy photo
By KRISTEN HAERTLING
Los Alamos Public Schools Alumna
It is my pleasure to write a letter of recommendation on behalf of Morris Pongratz for a position on the School Board of Los Alamos Public Schools.
I knew Morrie as a Key Club mentor back in high school. He inspired, engaged, and worked with Los Alamos students including myself in many different ways. He has volunteered at the Foster Children’s Christmas Party in Española, helped at Relay for Life at Ashley Pond, and introduced Read More
Bruce Taubert Macro Photography Workshop Nov. 9
Macro Photography is the art of producing larger-than-life sized images of small items like insects and flowers. Courtesy/brucetaubert.smugmug.com
Los Alamos Photography Club News:
The Los Alamos Photography Club and the Los Alamos Adobe Users’ Group is sponsoring a workshop on Macro Photography by Bruce Taubert.
Macro Photography is the art of producing larger-than-life sized images of small items like insects and flowers.
Taubert has a PhD in wildlife management and has been an avid outdoor enthusiast and nature lover all his life. He has a driving need to spend as much time as possible Read More
UNM-LA Hosts Vice Presidents From Main Campus
From lelft, UNM-LA Chancellor Cindy Rooney, UNM Senior Vice President of Finance and Administration Teresa Costantinidis, Vice President for Equity and Inclusion Assata Zerai and Vice President of Enrollment Management Dan García pause for a photo at the reception Tuesday at UNM-LA. Photo by Nancy Coombs/UNM-LA
UNM-LA Advisory Board member Michelle Hall, UNM-LA Chancellor Cindy Rooney, UNM Senior Vice President of Finance and Administration Teresa Costantinidis, and Vice President of Enrollment Management Dan García exchange thoughts about collaboration. Photo by Nancy Coombs/UNM-LA Read More
