Training For Volunteers Interested In Local History
Volunteer Sandy Charles speaks with visitors in the History Museum, ready to discuss Los Alamos history and answer questions. Courtesy photo
HISTORICAL SOCIETY News:
Have you ever wanted to know the story behind the log cabin near the Memorial Rose Garden? Or have you thought it would be interesting and fun to interact with some of the visitors who come to Los Alamos from all over the world? It is! And now is your opportunity.
The Los Alamos Historical Society and History Museum are seeking new volunteers for a variety of positions. Training will begin with an introductory session 4:30-5:30 p.m. Read More
PEEC: Discover Explosive Astronomy Friday
Learn about explosive astronomy at 7 p.m., Friday at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy photoStudent Geology Adventure In Jemez Thursday
EDUCATION News:
The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is partnering with the Geological Society of America (GSA), New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources, Valles Caldera National Preserve, the San Diego Riverside Charter School and the Jemez Valley Middle School on a field project designed to raise awareness of the importance of earth science.
Thursday, Sept. 17, eighth grade students and educators will participate in a guided full school day field trip examining the local geology of the Valles Caldera National Preserve.
Former Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell, AGI’s Read More
Bandelier Celebrates Year Of Bird Global Big Day Oct. 6
Great horned owl at Bandelier. Courtesy/NPSBANDELIER News:
NM Archaeology Fair At Jemez Historic Site Oct. 6
2017 New Mexico Archaeological Fair. Courtesy/New Mexico Historic Preservation DivisionUdall, Heinrich, Luján Announce $1.3 Million To NTU For Metrology And Materials Center
CONGRESSIONAL News:LAHS Pegasus Fundraiser Oct. 6
Pegasus covers. Courtesy photoFBI Warns Texas Leaders Of Foreign Threats To Research And Academic Institutions
FBI News:State Funding Match Okayed For Barranca Construction
Construction underway at Barranca Elementary School. Courtesy photo
Rendering of Barranca Elementary School in 2020. Courtesy photoThe Public School Capital Outlay Council (PSCOC) has approved $8.8 million in state matching funds for the Barranca Mesa Elementary remodel project; the local match via Bond funding totals $10 million.
SAR Hosts Computer Scientist Leah Buechley For A Creative Thought Forum Lecture Oct. 11
Courtesy photoHouse Dist. 43 Candidate Christine Chandler Meets With Educators To Discuss Ideas For Improving Education
Los Alamos County Councilor and Democratic candidate for New Mexico House Dist. 43, Christine Chandler, met with several educators Sunday at a local residence to discuss ideas on how to improve education. Councilor Chandler is endorsed by both teachers unions. Topics included PARCC and other high stakes testing, the need for high quality early childhood education access and various educational inequities both in Los Alamos and throughout the district. Councilor Chandler who has made Education a central pillar of her platform, will be meeting with several stakeholder groups in the coming Read More
SFI: Limits Of Computers In Science & Society Tonight
‘The Fixer’ from ‘The Future is Now’, by Josan Gonzales/www.ixcitadel.comScenes From Civil Air Patrol Los Alamos Composite Squadron Annual Change Of Command Ceremony
The Civil Air Patrol Los Alamos Composite Squadron held its annual change of command ceremony last Monday at the Los Alamos County Airport. The ceremonial change of command was accomplished when the past Cadet Commander 2nd Lt. Jack Stafford passes the Cadet Squadron flag to new Cadet Commander 1st Lt. Juan Romero who will serve as the Cadet Commander for the next year. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The squadron cadets from left, Deputy Commander of Cadets Hanna Morgan, Cadet 2nd Lt. Sila Morgan, 1st Lt. Juan Romero and 2nd Lt. Jack Stafford. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos School Children Get Pinkies Painted Purple To Help Eradicate Polio
The Purple Pinkie Project is the Rotary Club effort to eradicate Polio. Courtesy/Rotary
ROTARY News:
Volunteers through the Rotary Club of Los Alamos will visit local elementary schools at lunch Monday, Oct. 22 to raise money for polio eradication.
In 1985, Rotary International began raising funds in an effort to eliminate Polio worldwide. Polio has not been a problem in the United States for many years, but this is not the case in many developing countries. By partnering with the World Health Organization and other government and private groups, Rotary International has achieved a 99 percent Read More
Scenes From FSN Annual Lucky Ducky Day
Two contestants race their duckies today down the water slide during Lucky Ducky Day at Family Strengths Network (FSN) at 3540 Orange St. The annual event is a fundraiser for FSN, which is a private, non-profit organization that has served the families of Los Alamos and Northern New Mexico since 1989 through its Family Resource Center and programs. FSN’s mission is to provide education, support groups, and activities to all types of families, parents, teens and children. Through our work, FSN improves the quality of family life for generations. Scholarships are available for all programs.
Los Alamos Public Safety Assoc. Awards Scholarships
Public safety scholarship recipients Michaela Robertson, left, and Lee Ann Quintana with LAPSA members from center to right, LAFD Deputy Chief Steve Dawald, LAPD Sgt. Daniel Roberts and LANL Emergency Response Group Leader Jeff Dare Thursday at UNM-LA. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
UNM-LA CEO Dr. Cindy Rooney congratulates LAPSA scholarship recipients. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Members of the Los Alamos Public Safety Association (LAPSA) presented two educational scholarships
Educators, Advocates, And Tribal Leaders Propose Plan To Transform New Mexico’s Education System
NMCLP News:Daily Postcard: Art Suspended From Ceiling At UNM-LA
Daily Postcard: Artwork suspended from the ceiling in the Student Center at UNM-LA. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Seven Los Alamos High School Students Named 2019 National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists
Seven LAHS students were named semifinalists in the 2019 National Merit Scholarship Program. They were honored during a luncheon Wednesday attended by parents, LAHS administrators and the superintendent of Los Alamos Public Schools. Pictured are: Principal Carter Payne, Liam Devin, Alina Bulthuis, Sonyia Williams, Steven Zhao, Do Vo, Peter Watson and Dr. Kurt Steinhaus. Not pictured: Antonio Dowdy. Courtesy photoValles Caldera Van Tour: Fraser & Cathy Goff Sept. 30
Valles Caldera National Preserve. Courtesy photo
