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Environmental Historian Scott Einberger Speak On Stewart Udall’s Life And Legacy Sept. 5

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 30, 2018

Scott Einberger

LIBRARY News:

Scott Einberger, an environmental historian, will discuss his new book “With Distance in His Eyes, The Environmental Life and Legacy of Stewart Udall,” at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 5, at Fuller Lodge.

The talk is presented by the Pajarito Group of the Sierra Club and the Los Alamos Public Library, as part of the Library’s Authors Speak series of book talks and lectures.

Stewart Udall was a major figure in American conservation. Perhaps no other public official or secretary of the interior has ever had as much success in environmental protection,

NMHU: Ruthy Watson New HU-CARES Director

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 30, 2018

New HU-CARES Director Ruthy Watson

NMHU News:

LAS VEGAS, NM ― Ruthy Watson is the new director for New Mexico Highlands University’s HU-CARES, the Center for Advocacy, Resources, Education and Support.

Watson is not new to Highlands. She was an exercise and sport sciences professor at Highlands, 2013-2016 and coordinated the Health Education, Health Promotion and Wellness programs at the university.

“My top goal for HU-CARES is to continually provide a safe space for students to learn, grow and become the incredible adults they can be,” Watson said. “We do that

CIR: Tickets Available For Journalism Under Fire

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 29, 2018

By SANDY CAMPBELL

Santa Fe Council on International Relations

Executive Director

The Santa Fe COuncil on INternational Relation (CIR) has annouced that tickets for Journalism under Fire are now on sale with early bird ticket available until Oct. 15. All tickets are available here; a conference website (which is being added to) is available here.

Essential to Journalism under Fire is the participation of New Mexico journalists and New Mexico students. The 50+ journalists coming through the State Department create a unique opportunity for a global-local industry meeting, and CIR Read More

Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus Issues Message To Parents … Commends Staff, Community Response During Search For Missing Boy

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 29, 2018

By KURT STEINHAUS

LAPS Superintendent

Just in case you have not already heard, the 10-year-old boy who was missing today has been found and is safely home with his mother and father.

The Los Alamos community really came together to help with this effort. Thank you. Our students did just what we have asked in safety training: If You See Something, Say Something!

Pinon staff were quick to respond and contact local officials. Thanks also goes out to Chief Sgamballone and the Los Alamos Police Department. Read More

Getting The Next Generation Science Standards Into The Classroom

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 28, 2018

LAHS Science teachers met during the summer to decide how to implement the NGSS. Courtesy/LAPSF

By MORRIE PONGRATZ

LAPSF

In the Rogers and Hammerstein musical, “Oklahoma”, the returning cowboy sang, “Everything’s up to date in Kansas City”. Similarly, the Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Science Department wanted to keep up to date with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), so Department Chair Liz Bowden turned to the Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Foundation for help.

The NGSS is a multi-state effort to create new education standards that are “rich in content and practice, Read More

SFI: ‘How Beauty Leads Physics Astray’ Talk Tonight

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 28, 2018

The Cretish Labyrinth, 1558, Hieronymus Cock (ca. 1510-1570), etching on paper. Courtesy photo

SFI News:

SFI Community Event: How Beauty Leads Physics Astray by Sabine Hossenfelder at 7:30 p.m., today, Aug. 28 at the Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St. in Santa Fe.

To develop new laws of nature, physicists routinely rely on arguments from beauty. This method has worked badly and has resulted in 40 years of stagnation in the foundations of physics. Dozens of costly experiments were commissioned but failed to confirm any of the physicists’ beautiful

Scenes From Rotary Club Treehouse Ribbon Cutting

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 28, 2018

Rotary Club of Los Alamos Service Director and LAPD Cmdr. Oliver Morris, center, welcomes the community to the new treehouse Saturday at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Rotary raised funds to construct the treehouse, which cost $30,000. This is the most the local organization has ever spent on a single project. Taking part in the ceremonial ribbon cutting for the Rotary project, from left, Green Lawn Supreme owner Danny Romero, which designed and constructed the treehouse, Rotary President Vincent Chiravelle, past president Laura Loy, Morris, County Councilor Antonio Maggiore and Rotarian Read More

Information Session Set For Military Service Academies

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 27, 2018

U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

U.S. SENATE News:

Staff for U.S. Sen. Tom Udall will host an information session 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 29, at the University of New Mexico for high school students and recent graduates interested in applying to the U.S. military service academies.

Representatives from Udall’s office, the New Mexico congressional delegation and the military service academies will be available to field questions from prospective applicants and parents. Udall is accepting applications for nominations to enter an academy in the fall of 2019.

Robotics Night At Bradbury Museum Draws 700+

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 27, 2018

Bradbury Science Musuem during Robotics Night. File photo

Caught the t-shirt! Robotics Night attendee catches the t-shirt launched from the robot. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com

BSMA News:

The Bradbury Science Museum was busy inside and out Friday during Robotics Night as local Robotics teams demonstrated their robots to the public.

The annual event is hosted by the Bradbury Science Museum Association (BSMA), and was generously sponsored by New Mexico Bank & Trust (NMB&T).

The BSMA is the 501 (c) 3 non-profit arm of the Bradbury Museum

LWV/AAUW Forum: Early Childhood Education Sept. 6

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 27, 2018

Deputy Director New Mexico LFC Charles Sallee

LWV/AAUW News:

Early Childhood Education will be the subject of a public forum Thursday, Sept. 6, when Searchlight New Mexico joins with the League of Women Voters (LWV) and the American Association of University Women (AAUW) to address the needs of young children.

The forum features Charles Sallee, deputy director of the New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee and an expert in evaluating state agencies and education here and in Texas. His work has led to major policy and cost saving changes in the areas of Medicaid, higher education, Read More

NNMC: Artists Explore How War Affects Community

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 27, 2018

NNMC News:

Artists explore how war affects community 5-7 p.m., through Sept. 21, at NNMC Center for the Arts Gallery, Nick Salazar Center for the Arts Building, 921 North Paseo de Oñate in Española.

DANA CHODZKO ●CYNTHIA JEANNETTE GOMEZ● NICOLAS HERRERA ● DAVID LINDBLOM ●NORMA NAVARRO ● SABRA MOORE● MARGARET RANDALL● DANIEL VALERIO ● JULIE WAGNER + STORY SCROLLS with AFTER/WAR stories from our diverse community

Gallery Hours: Tues, Wed, Thurs 1-6 p.m.

There is a long history of residents from the Espanola area going to war as soldiers or engaging in the local revolts

Scenes From Zia Credit Union Golf Tournament

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 27, 2018

Zia Credit Union hosts its 18th Annual Chip in 4 Kids Golf Tournament Friday, Aug. 24 at the Los Alamos County Golf Course. The tournament benefited the UNM Children’s Hospital and the Zia Education Foundation, which gives students around Northern New Mexico scholarships to assist them as they begin college. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Registration at the tournament. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Zia Credit Union President and CEO of Dave Woodruff assists with registration. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Scene from Zia Credit Union’s 18th Annual Chip in Read More

Awana Clubs Meet Wednesdays

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 26, 2018

First Baptist Church News:

Three Awana Clubs meetings are scheduled Wednesdays throughout the community.

The clubs are open to students in pre-school through sixth grade. They feature scripture memory, exciting games, counsel times and spiritual mentoring by trained adult leaders.

First Baptist Church, 2200 Diamond Dr.:

Contact Joe or Penny Wermer 505.500.5642 or 720.254.9213
Fabulous Family Dinner at the church 5:30-6 p.m., every week before Awana
(The first time is free, afterward there is a $4 per person suggested donation) Awana kids and teens eat free!
6:15-7:45 p.m.

Youth Activity Center Holds Final Hawk Hangout

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 25, 2018

Los Alamos Youth Activity staff, Kaitlyn Lemke (LAMS alumni), YAC Director Jordan Redmond and Bailey Martinez. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen

Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus is seen with YAC Director Jordan Redmond as they are dunked for a good cause. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen

YAC News:

The Los Alamos Youth Activity Center held its final Hawk Hangout last Friday. The special event was sponsored by the DWI Planning Council and the Rotary Stars program.

Burgers, drinks and a dunk tank made the special middle school only event, a highlight

Letter To The Editor: Christine Chandler Gets My Vote … She Cares About Education

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 25, 2018

By CAMILLE MORRISON

Los Alamos

Thank you Christine Chandler for your views on education. Since the PED is a cabinet position I’m afraid if Steve Pearce is elected governor we will have eight more years of the PED that we have now.

All three of my children were educated here. I have been a volunteer at the Chamisa Elementary School library for 38 of the last 48 years. I will be voting for you because you care about education as much as I do.

JJAB Raises $3,750 For LAPS School Supplies Thanks To Generous Community Support

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 24, 2018

Aspen Elementary School Counselor Kim Pulliam receives school supplies from JJAB. Courtesy photo

JJAB YRS Santina Shije delivers school supplies to Counselor Michelle Bane at Los Alamos Middle School. Courtesy photo

JJAB News:

Thanks to the generosity of community businesses and individuals, the Los Alamos Juvenile Justice Advisory Board (JJAB) had a successful summer fundraiser during which $3,750 was raised.

The money was used to support the Los Alamos Public Schools and students. In the last two weeks, JJAB has worked with the elementary, middle and high schools

Good News Club Welcomes Students

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 24, 2018

First Baptist Church News:

Young people are invited to the Good News Club, an after-school program that runs from the end of school to 5 p.m. at various schools.

Good News Club is a ministry of Child Evangelism Fellowship in which trained teachers meet with groups of children in schools, homes, community centers, churches, apartment complexes, just about anywhere the children can easily and safely meet with their parent’s permission.

Each week the teacher presents an exciting Bible lesson using colorful materials from CEF Press.

LAPS Reminder Of Safety Policies For Events

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 24, 2018

LAPS News:

The Hilltoppers open the 2018 sports season with a varsity football game versus Española this Friday. Game time is 7 p.m. and gates open at 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, the LAHS volleyball team will host Bloomfield High School and the girls’ soccer team will play against Santa Fe Prep at Sullivan Field.

With the start of fall sports in Los Alamos, and increased safety and security measures, we want to remind everyone of the “No Re-Entry” policy, which applies to all Hilltoppers events. Fans, including students, who enter the field or gym after purchasing a ticket or showing

PEEC: Discoveries Of NASA’s Kepler Mission Saturday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 24, 2018

Courtesy photo

PEEC News:

Explore the stellar discoveries of the NASA Kepler Mission at the Los Alamos Nature Center’s planetarium with Joyce Guzik this at 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 25 right after Bear Festival.

The NASA Kepler spacecraft, launched in March 2009 into an Earth-trailing orbit around the Sun, has so far discovered more than 2,000 planets around other stars. It also has examined brightness variations for hundreds of thousands of stars, revealing many new variable star types and providing data for researchers to infer the size, mass, age and interior structure

Chamber Of Commerce Announces Partnership To Form Los Alamos Early College and Career Academy

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 24, 2018

CHAMBER News:

The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce announced it is partnering with Los Alamos High School to form the Los Alamos Early College and Career Academy (LAECCA). UNM-Los Alamos serves as the higher educational partner with LAECCA.

Recognizing that a skilled and appropriately prepared workforce is essential to the economic vitality of Los Alamos and the region, collaboration between local educational and commercial institutions is necessary. The LAECCA and the Chamber will connect students to employment settings in the community to help them develop effective 21st

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