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Calvary Chapel Hosts Vacation Bible School July 9 To 13

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 2, 2018

Calvary Chapel is hosting a free Vacation Bible School, 9-11:30 a.m., July 9-13 at 580 North Mesa Road. Children entering kindergarten through those who just finished 6th grade are welcome. There will be a special program for the parents at 11:30 a.m. Friday, followed by a free picnic for all the families. Courtesy/Calvary Chapel Read More

Scenes From Tomato And Salsa Canning Class

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 1, 2018

Anna Graham and Cassidy Jimenez prepare vegetables for Salsa during the Tomato and Salsa Canning Class hosted Thursday by the Los Alamos County Extension Office. The class was taught by Desaree Jimenez, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent and Los Alamos Master Food Preservers Ronaele Freestone and Claire Swinhoe. Courtesy photo

Anna Graham, Rebecca Chaikon, Desaree Jimenez, Claire Swinhoe, Ronaele Freestone and Cami Charonko at the Salsa Canning Class hosted Thursday by the Los Alamos County Extension Office. Courtesy photo

Rebecca Chaikon, Ronaele Freestone, Cami Charonko and Desaree Read More

Udall, Murphy, Inhofe Introduce Bill Amendment To Help Farmers With Student Loan Debt

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 1, 2018

U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), and Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) introduced an amendment to the Farm Bill to help farmers with student loan debt.

Specifically, the bipartisan amendment would authorize a study of the impact student loan debt is having on farmers, especially beginning and underserved farmers. Too often, farmers are prevented from growing their farms or staying in the agricultural industry because of crushing student debt. The Farm Bill also includes a provision spearheaded by

NMHU: Club Installs Butterfly Public Art Project

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 1, 2018

Brynn Spaltenstein, 3, of Las Vegas, discovers a butterfly in the Las Vegas Historic Plaza Park that is part of the Highlands University Art Club’s temporary public art installation. Photo by Margaret McKinney/Highlands University

NMHU News:

LAS VEGAS, NM ― More than 2,000 colorful biodegradable paper and sheet metal butterflies are fluttering in Las Vegas, thanks to a public art installation by the Highlands University Art Club.

The students received a grant for the project from the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs Art in Public Places T.I.M.E. program, which

U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján And FCC Commissioner Participate In Day Of Broadband Events In Santa Fe

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 30, 2018

U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján and FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel participate in a Digital Divide Discussion at Early College Opportunity High School. Courtesy photo

From the Office of U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján:

SANTA FE — U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) and FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel participated in a day of events Friday in Santa Fe centered around the digital divide and broadband access in New Mexico.

U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján and FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel participate in a demonstration of Google’s Rolling Study Halls. Courtesy photo

Luján and Rosenworcel joined Read More

American Federation Of Teachers New Mexico Issues Judicial Endorsements For 2018 Elections

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 30, 2018

AFT-NM News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― American Federation of Teachers New Mexico President Stephanie Ly and AFT NM Committee on Political Education Chair Sara Attleson released the following statement:

“Our union has taken the extraordinary step to make endorsements in several judicial races on the ballot in the November 2018 New Mexico election. The decision to make these endorsements was not taken lightly, and we believe it is in the best interest of our members, their families, and the communities in which we live and work, to encourage the election of each of these judicial candidates.

Letter To The Editor: LAPS Is Requesting Assistance

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 29, 2018

Dr. KURT STEINHAUS

LAPS Superintendent

Come join the LAPS Team and make a difference for our children!

This letter is to request your assistance in finding applicants for vacant LAPS positions. Please help spread the word. The areas of greatest need are special education, early childhood, custodians, instructional assistants, bus drivers, and teachers at Los Alamos Middle School and Los Alamos High School.

A full list of vacancies can be found here: https:////laschools.net/careers/

With your help, I am confident we will find the people needed to build upon our tradition of excellence. Read More

U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján Introduces Legislation To Provide Internet Access On School Buses

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 29, 2018

U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján will attend a demonstration today of Google’s wifi-enabled school buses called ‘Rolling Study Halls’ today in Santa Fe. Courtesy photo

From the Office of U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) introduced legislation today to provide wireless internet on school buses to help close the “homework gap.” Currently, millions of students need access to the internet to complete their school assignments but lack access at home. This gap especially impacts low-income, rural, and tribal students who must find other ways to get online to complete Read More

PEEC: Explore Fate Of Solar System & Humanity Friday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 28, 2018

Courtesy photo

PEEC News:

In about one billion years, the Sun will swell to nearly the size of the earth’s orbit and lose its outer atmosphere. All of the oceans will evaporate and temperatures will increase drastically. Join Rick Wallace for an exciting discussion about the fate of the earth and humanity at 7 p.m., Friday, June 29 at the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium.

In this talk, audience members will fly through 3D models of similar planetary nebulae while considering the eventual fate of our planet. Wallace will explain how we know the fate of our solar system and

Caleb Hatler Awarded LANB Educational Scholarship

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 28, 2018

LANB educational scholarship recipient Caleb Hatler intends to study mechanical engineering in the fall at LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas. Courtesy photo

By CAROL A. CLARK

Los Alamos Daily Post

caclark@ladailypost.com

Los Alamos National Bank awarded an educational scholarship to 18-year-old Caleb Hatler of Los Alamos.

Hatler graduated this year from Los Alamos High School and spoke to the Los Alamos Daily Post about his plans to utilize the LANB scholarship for his studies at LeTourneau University. LeTourneau is a private, interdenominational Christian university

Governor Announces Workforce Solutions Secretary Celina Bussey To Step Down

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 28, 2018

Workforce Solutions Secretary Celina Bussey

STATE News:

SANTA FE ― Gov. Susana Martinez announced Tuesday that New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions Secretary Celina Bussey will step down to serve as the chief workforce development officer at Central New Mexico Community College effective Aug. 10.

“I’m proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish for New Mexico’s workforce with Secretary Bussey’s hard work and dedication,” Martinez said. “She has dedicated her career to improving opportunities for New Mexicans through her commitment to education, skills

Leadership Los Alamos Accepting Applications For 2018-19 Class

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 28, 2018

Leadership Los Alamos participants listen to a speaker during a recent session. Photo by Martha Katko

Staff Report

Leadership Los Alamos is accepting applications for its 2018-2019 class. Any person having an interest in the objectives of LLA, and who lives or works in Los Alamos County is eligible to participate.

The Leadership Los Alamos program is nine months in duration and has graduated leaders since 2003. Program sessions are designed to address current issues facing the community. Each program session features speakers that are acknowledged leaders in their specific fields, Read More

SFCC Announces EPA Environmental Job Training Program Information Session July 19

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 27, 2018

SFCC News:

SANTA FE ― Santa Fe Community College will present an information session on the New Mexico Environmental Job Training Program at 6 p.m. July 19 in Room 212 on the campus, 6401 Richards Ave.

The five-week intensive training is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, Sept. 10 through Oct. 12 at the college. An Environmental Protection Agency grant will cover the training costs for unemployed, underemployed or low-income applicants who are accepted into the program.

Graduates of the program will receive federal and state recognized certifications such as, but

Northern New Mexico College Announces Broad Compensation Increase Package

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 26, 2018

NNMC News:

ESPANOLA — Northern New Mexico College is pleased to announce a broad compensation increase package for all Northern full-time, non-probationary faculty and staff.

The NNMC Board of Regents approved salary increases Friday, June 22 for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 as well as one-time pay supplements for Fiscal Year 2017-18 (FY18).

The Board also approved the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for Non-Exempt Staff.

“It was important to the Board to recognize the contributions of our hard working faculty and staff,” NNMC Board President Kevin

PEEC: Raptors; Owls At Nature Center Wednesday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 26, 2018

Meet rescued raptors and owls from the New Mexico Wildlife Center Wednesday at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

The community is invited to visit the Los Alamos Nature Center 6:30 p.m., Wednesday to meet raptors and owls from the New Mexico Wildlife Center.

Families also will have an opportunity to learn about local habitats, responsible rehabilitation and what to do if they find an injured animal. This event is part of the Pajarito Environmental Education Center’s Summer Family Evenings series, sponsored by Del Norte Credit Union.

The New

Salon El Zaguán With Nancy Owen Lewis July 12

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 25, 2018

Dogs for Defense training at El Delirio, Santa Fe, August 1942. SAR AC20-11b, Courtesy/School for Advanced Research

HSFF News:

Historic Santa Fe Foundation presents the July Salon El Zaguán monthly lecture series with Nancy Owen Lewis on The Hounds of El Delirio and Dogs for Defense: New Mexico’s Canine Warriors.

The talk is scheduled for 3 p.m., Thursday, July 12, in the sala of the Historic Santa Fe Foundation offices at 545 Canyon Road, Suite 2, Santa Fe.

There is no charge for admission for members and the non-members entry fee is $5. RSVP is required to 505.983.2567

Rotary Treehouse At Nature Center Takes Shape

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 24, 2018

Rotary Club of Los Alamos President Laura Loy, Rotary Service Director Oliver Morris, his children Ty Morris and Sierra Morris visit the new treehouse Friday afternoon being built at the Los Alamos Nature Center at 2600 Canyon Road. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

Checking out the side of the treehouse under construction at the nature center Friday, from left, Laura Loy, Ty Morris, Sierra Morris and Oliver Morris. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

By MAIRE O’NEILL

Los Alamos Daily Post

maire@ladailypost.com

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DEA Wins National Blue Pencil Award Of Excellence For Its Website Targeting College Drug Abuse

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 24, 2018

Page from DEA award-winning website at www.campusdrugprevention.gov. Courtesy/DEA

DEA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s website for professionals working to prevent drug abuse among college students has received a Blue Pencil Award of Excellence by the National Association of Government Communicators.

In July 2017, DEA launched www.campusdrugprevention.gov to support drug abuse prevention programs on college campuses. The website was created as a one-stop resource for professionals working to prevent drug abuse among

UNM President Stokes: My First 100 Days…

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 24, 2018

UNM President Garnett S. Stokes

UNM News:

Saturday, June 9, marked my 100th day as president of The University of New Mexico, a milestone worthy of reflection. If these few months have taught me anything, it’s that I am honored to be part of the UNM community. And that is largely thanks to all of you.

Making Connections

Outreach and public input will remain a hallmark of my administration. Since my first day, one of my most important goals has been to connect with the people whom we serve. Over my first 100 days I have had numerous opportunities to meet and interact with people

Ben Rees Wins 2018 Thomas Intrator Scholarship

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 24, 2018

Ben Rees, recipient of the 2018 Thomas Intrator scholarship. Jessica Booton Photography, www.jessicabootonphotography. com/

LAPSF News:

The family of Thomas Intrator has announced that they have selected Ben Rees as the 2018 winner of the Thomas Intrator Scholarship. The scholarship honors Thomas Intrator, who was a distinguished plasma physicist at Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Intrator encouraged, fostered and practiced a sense of curiosity. His inquisitiveness and occasional “militant naiveté” defined his approach not just professionally in physics, Read More

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