NMFOG Applauds Decision On UNM Foundation
NMFOG News:
The New Mexico Foundation for Open Government (NMFOG) applauds the decision Thursday by Judge Nancy Franchini that records held by the University of New Mexico Foundation are subject to the Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) and must be released to the public.
NMFOG, along with the Brechner Center for Freedom of Information, had submitted a brief to the court urging it to find that the Foundation’s records were public.
The records at issue relate to payments made to the UNM Foundation by WisePies for naming rights for the Pit. UNM and its foundation had argued that the Foundation’s Read More
Udall, Gardner Bill To Put Wi-Fi on School Buses
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Tom Udall:
Bipartisan bill aims to close ‘homework gap’ that disadvantages low-income and rural students without internet access at home
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner (R-Colo.) introduced a bill to put wireless internet on school buses in order to help students without broadband access at home get online to study and do homework. The legislation would allow the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) E-Rate program to reimburse schools that place wi-fi technology on school buses carrying students Read More
Summer Classes At UNM-LA Available For All
UNM-LA is offering Chemistry 111, Elements of General Chemistry this summer. Courtesy photo
Students and staff enjoy the summer on the UNM-LA campus. Photo by Nancy Coombs/UNM-LASummer classes at the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) will begin Monday, June 4. Registration is open and there are still openings in many face-to-face and online classes. Course schedules are available at various locations around Los Alamos and on the UNM-LA website.
UNM-LA offers many core curriculum classes that are transferrable, which may interest students
LAPS Foundation To Launch LAHS Yearbooks Online
Cover of the 1967 La Loma yearbook, soon to be made available on the LAPS Foundation website along with the other LAHS yearbooks from 1949 to 2017. Courtesy/LAPSF
An inside page of the LAHS 1967 Yearbook. Courtesy/LAPSF
Executive Director
One of the most exciting parts about graduating is getting that final high school yearbook – something to be treasured forever. In reality, time goes on and it may happen that we lose that treasured item along the way. Or we want to revisit those memories with old friends, something the evolution of the internet Read More
Chick Keller Discusses Story Of Longitude Friday
Chick Keller will discuss the story behind how ships’ longitudes were first determined at sea at 7 p.m. Friday in the nature center planetarium. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Join Chick Keller to discover the fascinating story behind how the longitude of ships at sea was first determined. This planetarium show is 7 p.m. Friday, May 25 at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road.
After several British ships crashed on reefs, a prize was offered for a method of determining longitude. This required extremely accurate clocks. The clocks to do this were the strangest ever built, and the men who built Read More
Los Alamos Youth Activity Center Hosts Middle School Only Student Event Friday
LAYAC News:ABC Program Supporting Education Completes Its 17th Year With Total Donations Over $1.2 Million
SBFN News:Maria Jones Of Los Alamos Awarded Jean Boswell Foundation Scholarship For Achievement, Excellence
Maria Jones of Los Alamos has been awarded a Jean Boswell Foundation Scholarship. Photo by Kaylen Pocatera
COMMUNITY News:
Maria Jones of Los Alamos has been awarded a Jean Boswell Foundation Scholarship for exceptional achievement and academic excellence.
This Scholarship is offered by the New Mexico State Chapter of P.E.O. to a New Mexico woman entering her junior or senior year in college or university. Jones is entering her senior year at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, studying speech and hearing sciences and Russian language.
Best known locally as a fiddler and championship Read More
‘Ignite Talks’ Debuts In Los Alamos June 16
By Los Alamos Makers
“Ignite Talks” described as “a fast-paced geek event” is making its Los Alamos debut June 16 at Los Alamos Makers on Orange Street.
Ignite talks first started in Seattle, Wash., 12 years ago and is now a global phenomenon with events around the world from New York City to Paris, France … and now Los Alamos.
Most of us have heard of TED talks. Unlike TED talks, Ignite talks have a very specific format and are designed to be very inclusive: Ignite’s official mission is “Everyone Speaks”.
The only requirement is that ‘speakers must build their presentations with 20 slides, Read More
Hutchinson-Bass: Grades Strengthen Accountability In Education Preparation Programs
By Jill Hutchinson-BassLos Alamos Mountaineers Talk: Explore Unusual Discovery Of Edgewood Cavern Tuesday Evening
John T.M. Lyles discusses the unusual discovery of Edgewood Cavern Tuesday at Nature Center. Photo by John Lyles
LA MOUNTAINERS News:
The Los Alamos Mountaineers will host John T.M. Lyles discussing the unusual discovery of Edgewood Cavern, Tuesday at the Los Alamos Nature Center.
Lyles’ presentation follows the regular Mountaineer’s meeting at 7 p.m., which takes about 15 minutes and will cover information about upcoming outings.
In 1970, a new geologic discovery was made in Edgewood when a water-well driller hit a void and dropped his drill bit. The air pressure from the hole indicated Read More
UNM-LA: Parenting University – Lets CHAT
Parents and guardians listen as Denise Matthews from PEEC discusses the multiple benefits for families of investing time in nature. Photo by Nancy Coombs/UNM-LA
LAPS District Site Tech Administrator Sal Zapien and LAHS Healthy Schools Program Director Kristine Coblentz hold parents and guardians attention as they present proactive positive home and school tech strategies. Photo by Nancy Coombs/UNM-LAGuided Walking Tour Of Jemez Springs Sites May 28
JEMEZ SPRINGS News:
Students Gather At Ashley Pond Park Before Prom
Los Alamos High School students gather this afternoon at Ashley Pond Park for photos before prom. Photo by KayLinda Crawford Read More
LAMS Robotics Club 2018 Summary Reflection
John Teague and fellow team member Teryn Bingham, from Los Alamos Middle School robotics club, register and check-in their robot for official approval to compete. Photo by T.J. BonzonComcast, Attorney General, Albuquerque Mayor, Teeniors, And Adelante Join Forces
STATE News:
This innovative, multi-dimensional effort will combine public service announcements, free in-person training programs, and free educational resources including videos,Los Alamos Community Foundation Presents Nonprofit Training Seminar: Fundraising Strategies June 7
LACF News:The featured speaker for this event is Emily McGay. McGay is the manager of McGay Consulting, LLC, a small local consulting firm that works with non-profit organizations on their operations, strategic planning and board development. McGay also conducts studies such as community needs assessments and feasibility studies for capital development.
Schiferl Donation Benefits UNM-LA Welding Program
UNM-LA CEO Cindy Rooney, left, and Machine Shop Instructor Skip Canfield accept a check from David and Sheila Schiferl, to fund the purchase of a new MIG welder. Photo by Nancy Coombs/UNM-LA 
Schiferl runs the welder as instructor Skip Canfield looks on. Photo by Nancy Coombs/UNM-LA
Middle School 101: 6th Grade Transition Workshop
