Proposal On How Regents Are Picked Advances
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on February 19, 2019
By ROBERT NOTTA proposed constitutional amendment to create a nominating commission for university regents cleared the Senate Rules Committee on Monday. The vote was 7-3.
The sponsor, Democratic Sen. Jeff Steinborn of Las Cruces, said an independent body of nominators, and not the governor alone, should establish a field of candidates to serve as regents.
Senate Joint Resolution 6 would require the nominating commission to submit three names for each regent seat to the governor, who then would make her selections from the field.
“This
LAPS Invites Parents To CHAAT Sessions
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on February 19, 2019
LAPS News:Los Alamos Public Schools invites parents with elementary aged children to attend a free two-part info session on creating healthy attitudes around technology (CHAAT) in the home.
The CHAAT sessions will be hosted at Chamisa Elementary School library in White Rock:
- Session 1 is 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26; and
- Session 2 is 5:30-7 p.m., Tuesday, March 5. (Families must attend Session 1 to attend Session 2).
In part one, District Site Tech Administrator Salvador Zapien will lead a discussion about the effects technology has on development and behavior
Read More Chiravalle: Crab Fest Supports Local Projects
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on February 19, 2019
By Vincent Chiravalle, PresidentRotary Club of Los Alamos
The Rotary Club of Los Alamos is having its 10th annual Crab Fest fundraiser this Saturday, Feb. 23, from 5:30-9 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall (the intersection of Trinity and DP Road).
The Crab Fest is a great opportunity to enjoy family-style all-you-can-eat crab legs and prawns (and chicken), participate in live and silent auctions, and help raise money for service projects both in our own community and internationally. All proceeds benefit LAPS school safety initiatives, education grants, scholarships, community funding Read More
Los Alamos Public Schools Closed Today Due To Snow
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on February 19, 2019
Los Alamos Public Schools is closed today due to snow and all after school activities are canceled. The LAPS School Board Work Session scheduled for this evening will be rescheduled at a later date. Courtesy/LAPS Read More
UNM-Los Alamos Closed Today Due To Snow
Submitted by CSTadmin
on February 19, 2019
UNM-Los Alamos campus. Courtesy/UNM-LA
UNM-LA News:
Due to inclement weather, UNM-Los Alamos is closed today. Read More
NWS: Today’s High Near 23, Tonight’s Low Around 9
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on February 19, 2019
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 23 with an 80 percent chance of snow and total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible. Tonight’s low around 9 with a wind chill value as low as -1. Courtesy/NWS Read More
LAPS On Two-Hour Delay Tuesday
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on February 19, 2019
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos Public Schools are on a two-hour delay for Tuesday, Feb. 19.
Motorists are urged to allow extra time and exercise extreme caution while traveling to school. Read More
UNM-LA On 2-Hour Delay Tuesday
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on February 19, 2019
UNM-LA News:Due to inclement weather, UNM-Los Alamos will delay opening campus until 10 a.m. Tuesday.
Read More Student Liaisons To School Board Visit Roundhouse
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on February 19, 2019
Los Alamos High School student liaisons to the LAPS Board of Education are on the floor of the House of Representaives today hosted by Rep. Christine Chandler of Los Alamos, center. The students did not miss school today during their visit to the state capitol because they were off for Presidents Day. Students include seniors Sonyia Williams and Priscilla Marquez and Juniors Justin Pena, Ogden Berry, Zoe Butler and Ethan Rushton. Photo by Kurt Steinhaus
LAHS students attend the Senate and House Education committees and participate in debates about institutional materials; they also met with Read More
House Committee Passes $462M Infusion For Education
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on February 18, 2019
Courtesy imageBy ROBERT NOTT
The House Education Committee on Saturday unanimously advanced a bill that would appropriate $452 million in new public school funding in the coming fiscal year for at-risk students in New Mexico and millions more for small schools.
The action comes as lawmakers and the governors are drafting an overall state budget for fiscal year 2020 that includes a $400 million to $500 million infusion for education to help fulfill a state District Court ruling in a lawsuit that says New Mexico has shortchanged several groups
Read More UNM-LA Campus Closing At 4 P.M. Due To Snow
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on February 18, 2019
UNM-LA News:
The UNM-Los Alamos Campus will close at 4 p.m. today due to inclement weather.
No evening classes will be held. Read More
DNCU Scholarship Application Cycle Now Open
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on February 18, 2019
DNCU News:
SANTA FE — Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU), Northern New Mexico’s hometown financial cooperative has opened its 2019-2020 DNCU Scholarship Program.
For the past nine consecutive years, Del Norte Credit Union has helped more than 70 deserving local area students with a combined $74,000 in scholarship funds.
This year, Del Norte Credit Union is awarding 10 exemplary students with $1,000 scholarships.
DNCU established a scholarship program to assist credit union members who are high school seniors, equivalent home school seniors, or a recipient
LAPS Notice Of Possible Quorum Feb. 21 & Feb. 23
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on February 18, 2019
UNM-LA Offers Entrepreneurs Free Training Sessions
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on February 18, 2019
Susan CorneliusUNM-LA News:
Community members are invited to UNM-Los Alamos for free entrepreneurial training sessions offered by The New Mexico Rainforest University Center.
Monday, the second lecture of the spring 2019 University Center Seminar series will be live-streamed 10-11 a.m. in room 626 on the UNM-LA campus.
Sandra Begay 
Sandra Begay will address “How to Generate a Business Idea,” including brainstorming, identifying opportunities, and validating a business idea using market research. She will discuss how to begin planning using the
Read More PEEC: Houseboat Amazon – Four-Month Search For Saki Monkey Feb. 26
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on February 17, 2019
Learn about Dr. Laura Marsh’s four-month expedition in the Amazon rainforest to search for a species of saki monkey at the February Los Alamos Mountaineers meeting. This talk will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. and is free to attend. Courtesy/PEECPEEC News:
Join the Los Alamos Mountaineers to hear about Dr. Laura Marsh’s four-month expedition into the flooded depths of the Amazon rainforest to search for a saki monkey that had not been seen alive for More than 80 years.
Dr. Marsh’s talk is 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 26, at the Los Alamos Nature Center on Canyon Road.
Dr.
Read More Bradbury Science Museum Association Launches STEM Education Docent Program This Month
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on February 17, 2019
BSMA News:The Bradbury Science Museum Association (BSMA) is looking for volunteers for their latest endeavor, a docent program dedicated to supporting educational programs at the Bradbury Science Museum.
If you’re interested in giving of your time and expertise alongside the Bradbury staff, have a passion for science or education, enjoy working with school-aged children and adolescents, and can pass a background check, the BSMA’s new STEM Education Docent program may be a great fit for you.
More information and application forms are available here.
Read More U.S. Sen. Tom Udall Recruits Summer Interns For His Office In Washington, D.C.
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on February 17, 2019
U.S. Sen. Tom UdallU.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Tom Udall invites New Mexico college students interested in gaining legislative or communications experience to apply forsummer internships in his Washington, D.C. office.
During the upcoming summer internship program, Udall’s office in Washington, D.C., will host two five-week summer internship sessions: May 28 to June 28, and July 1 to Aug. 2. There also may be limited availability for students who prefer an internship for the full summer, May 28 to Aug. 2. Udall’s office also will offer a scholarship
Read More LAHS Key Club Creates Sweet Cases For Foster Kids
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on February 17, 2019
From left, Los Alamos High School teacher Kathleen Boerigter, Key Club President MacKenzie Rogers and Vice President Morgan Jones hold up items that are included in Sweet Cases for foster children. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com 
Key Club members assemble Sweet Cases for foster children. Photo by Morris PongratzBy KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
When children are moved from foster home to foster home it’s common that they don’t have anything more than a garbage bag in which to carry their possessions.
With the help of the
Mesa Public Library Hosts Talk On Racism Thursday
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on February 17, 2019
Dr. Sherri BurrLIBRARY News:
Dr. Sherri Burr will give a talk entitled “Race and Racism in the New Millennium: The Economic Impact of Unconscious Bias,” 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, upstairs at Mesa Public Library.
Burr is the Regents Professor Emerita of UNM School of Law, and the author of several books. The talk is part of Mesa Public Library’s Authors Speak series, and is supported by the New Mexico Humanities Council. The Humanities Council describes her talk as follows:
“As the domestic and international economy evolves, so too has the discriminatory impact of
Read More First Perfect Pi Day Celebration At Pond March 14
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on February 16, 2019
