UNM-LA Introduces Common Course Numbering
UNM-LA News:
UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA), in conjunction with The University of New Mexico, is transitioning to the new state Common Course Numbering (CCN) system beginning Fall 2019 semester.
All higher education institutions in New Mexico will share the same CCNs for most of the 100 and 200-level courses, to ease transfers between higher education schools and encourage students to complete higher degrees.
Prior to the new statewide CCN system, the curriculum of required courses (such as English 110) has varied at different colleges, and credits have not always transferred between colleges. Read More
2019 State Science Fair Results: LAPS Students Place In Almost Every Category
Los Alamos Public Schools were well represented at the New Mexico State Science Fair held at New Mexico Tech in Socorro last weekend. Courtesy/LAPS
Students who qualified to attend the International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix, Ariz., in May include from left, Karin Ebey, Robert Strauss, Charles Strauss, Lillian Petersen and Garyk Brixi. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS Announces 2019 State Science Fair Results:
Students representing Los Alamos Public Schools received more than 30 special awards and placed in almost every category at the New Mexico State Science Fair the weekend of April Read More
Teens Take Over The Bradbury Friday Night!
The Bradbury Science Museum at 1350 Central Ave. Courtesy photo
BSMA Teen Advisory Board News:
The first ever Teen Night is happening at the Bradbury Science Museum, 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 19.
Created by the Bradbury Science Museum Association (BSMA) Teen Advisory Board, the event will have free food (catered by Sirphey!), a Bill Nye screening, remote control robots from the local FTC team (the Hawks), trivia and more. All high schoolers are welcome.
The BSMA Teen Advisory Board was created this year by Los Alamos High School junior Eleanor Henderson for her Girl Scout Gold Award project. She Read More
Duncan Fuehne Signs With Colorado School Of Mines
Duncan Fuehne signs a letter of intent to run cross country and track for the Colorado School of Mines in Golden Colorado for the coming school year. He is surrounded by his family Friday in the lobby of Los Alamos High School including father David Fuehne, mother Holley Trellue, brother Kendall Trellue and sister Dani Trellue. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Duncan Fuehne and his family Friday following his signing of a letter of intent to run cross country and track for the Colorado School of Mines in the lobby of Los Alamos High School. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall Opens Application Process For Military Service Academy Nominations
U.S. Sen. Tom UdallLAPS Renovates One Of Its Leased Spaces
LAPS recently completed renovations to one of its leased facilities in Building 6 on the UNM-LA campus. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools recently completed renovations to one of its leased facilities in Building 6 on the UNM-LA campus.
This 11,002 square foot space is leased out to the Los Alamos National Laboratory and is one of three facilities LAPS leases to the Lab. The space was vacated during the renovation and LAPS is pleased to be able to return the space to them on time as scheduled.
Renovations include new carpet, freshly painted walls and stained doors, new ceiling Read More
Los Alamos County; Local Business Offer Education For Safe And Fun Dog Walking Excursions
Nik Ramburn and Cait Fischer with one of their dogs. Ramburn and Fischer recently started their business, Good Dog Pack Hikes and Training. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Spring’s arrival means warmer temperatures and longer days and as a result signifies the growing desire of pet owners to click the leash on their pets and head to the trails.
But before dogs and their owners head off on their hikes or walks, there are a few things to keep in mind.
Los Alamos County Code includes the following requirements:
- Animals
SFCC Hosts ‘One World. Many Cultures!’ April 16
SFCC News:All Aggies And Their Families Invited To Muster
LOCAL News:
All Texas Aggies and their families are invited to muster at 6 p.m., April 22 in Graves Hall at the United Church of Los Alamos, 2525 Canyon Road. Use the Rose Street entrance; an elevator is available.
Guest speaker will be Ann Huskinson, who will give a presentation titled, “Gig ‘Em from an Aggie Wannabe!”
A BBQ dinner with all the fixings will be served. The cost is $12 for adults, $6 for young Aggies 6-12 and it is free for wee Aggies 5 and younger.
RSVP by April 16 to Nancy Bliss at 505.660.8642 or Lauryn Hoch at lauryn.a.smith@aggienetwork.com. Read More
Science On Tap With Dr. Sven Vogel April 15
Dr. Sven Vogel will discuss the Ram’s Horn wire gold specimen and DAHRT capabilities at the Lab at Science On Tap at 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 15 at UnQuarked Wine Room. Courtesy photoJudges Needed For Int’l. Science & Engineering Fair
A scene from a previous International Science and Engineering Fair. Courtesy photoTwo useful flyers with information on judging. One
LAPS Hosts ‘Health & Safety Information Session’ For Families 5:30-6:30 P.M. Today
Courtesy/LAPSMegan Thursby Accepted To Five Doctoral Programs In Biomedical Sciences With Full Financial Rides
Megan ThursbyNew Mexico Delegation Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Federal Legislation Prohibiting School ‘Lunch Shaming’
New Mexico Delegation News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. House Assistant Speaker Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) signed onto legislation from Rep. Deb Haaland and other New Mexico delegation members including Rep. Xochitl Torres Small, along with U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich, to prohibit school “lunch shaming” – the practice of discriminating against or stigmatizing children who have outstanding credit or don’t have enough money to pay for meals at school.
The Anti-Lunch Shaming Act would ban schools from singling out children — such as by requiring them to wear Read More
Chamisa Elementary Hosts Glow Run April 26
LAPS News:Registration For NM PreK Opens At LAPS April 10
LAPS News:- Be 4 years old on or before August 31, 2019; and
- Reside in Los Alamos County (this program is not eligible for open enrollment).
Game & Fish Offers Special Hunter Education Camps
Courtesy photoLAHS: 2019 National Qualifiers For Speech & Debate
Hilltalkers 2019 National Qualifiers, from left, Emily Holmes, Nilesh Mulundan, Gopal Nadiga, Malea Joyce, Neha Sadasivan, Sonyia Williams, Coach Margo Batha, Antonio Dowdy and Sam Menefee. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos High School Hilltalkers Speech and Debate team announces its 2019 qualifiers for the National Tournament in June in Dallas, Texas.
The Hilltalkers sent 13 speakers and debaters to compete March 21-23 at the New Mexico National Speech and Debate Association National Qualifying Tournament at Albuquerque Academy. Of those 13, eight Hilltalkers have advanced Read More
Century Bank & BSMA Award STEM Education Grants
Century Bank Vice President/Branch Manager Karen Easton, right, recently presented a $500 check to Bradbury Science Museum Association President Ryn Herrmann and BSMA Past President Andy Trottier in support of STEM education grants for teachers in northern New Mexico. Courtesy/BSMA
BSMA and Century Bank News:
The Bradbury Science Museum Association (BSMA) and Century Bank have awarded Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education grants to 10 certified K-12 teachers in northern New Mexico.
The grants are $100 each and are intended to help teachers promote STEM
Highlands English Professor Poetry Wins Acclaim
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