Fort Union Announces Junior Ranger Camp 2018
Scene from previous Junior Ranger Camp. Courtesy photo
Scene from previous Junior Ranger Camp. Courtesy photoNPS News:
Fort Union has announced this year’s Junior Ranger Camp at which participants will learn about the history of the fort, how the adobe ruins are preserved and the plants and animals that call Fort Union home.
Junior Ranger Camp Schedule:
- Thursday, June 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for 7-9 year olds; and
- Friday, June 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for 10-12 year olds.
Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. and the Junior Ranger swearing in ceremony is 3:30 p.m. Bring comfortable
Volunteers Needed For Senior Appreciation Night
SFCC Fitness Center Opening Late May 12
SFCC News:Superheroes Professional Development Day: Registration Closes Soon!
Courtesy/PMI
PMI News:
Supercharge your business skills and have a little fun at the same time with PMI during Superheroes Professional Development Day, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 9 at the Courtyard Marriott the in Santa Fe.
The skills and methods taught in Project Management are valuable to all industries and areas of business. PMI-OB will bring these tools to you, helping you supercharge your technical skills, leadership qualities, and management knowledge through the application of PMI-based methodologies and tactics.
PMI’s own superheroes will be leading the way. Seven PDUs for only Read More
School Safety A Shared Responsibility … If You See Something – Say Something
LAPS News:
With an increased focus on student and staff safety, the Los Alamos Public Schools and the Los Alamos Police Department are asking the community’s help in ensuring that every visitor reports to the Principal’s office upon arriving at school.
With the weather warming up, we have noticed more outdoor activities like going for a stroll or walking pets through school property; even these types of activities require permission to be on school grounds during class time hours, which are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. All visitors are required to check in and receive a badge at the school’s Read More
District Parent Council Hosts First State Of Education At LAPS 5:30 p.m. May 21 At LAHS Speech Theater
Los Alamos Public School students. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The community is invited to the first annual State of Education at LAPS, a presentation hosted by the District Parent Council Monday, May 21.
Join the School Board and Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus 5:30-7:00 p.m., at the Los Alamos High School Speech Theater.
This event is open to all parents, staff, students and interested community members.
The evening will include special presentations by the High School Bel Canto Choir, a slide show of student art work and a video of LAPS students.
Light snacks prepared by parents and LAHS Read More
Los Alamos Garden Club Awards Scholarship To LAHS Senior Nicole Aldaz
Nicole Aldaz
COMMUNITY News:
The Los Alamos Garden Club has awarded its 2018 scholarship to Nicole R. Aldaz, a senior at Los Alamos High School.
Aldaz has not only earned excellent grades in her high school courses, but participated in many community service projects, such as the Torch Run for Special Olympics, making backpacks for needy students in northern New Mexico, collecting coats for elementary schools in New Mexico, preparing meal bags for the homeless and other projects.
Aldaz has also been a member of the high school track, basketball and cross country teams.
As her plans for further Read More
Susan Decker Named New ARMAS Director At NMHU
Susan DeckerAuthor Presentation On Chronic Pain And Posture Scheduled May 17
Jessica KisielScenes: 2018 Leadership Los Alamos Graduation
The Leadership Los Alamos Program (LLA) hosted its graduation ceremony for the 2018 class of current and emerging leaders Friday evening at the Pajarito Mountain Ski Lodge. From left, LLA Chair Brian D’Andrea, County Council Vce Chair Christine Chandler, 2018 LLA graduate and County Clerk Naomi Maestas, and LLA Board members Terry Priestley and Katie Thwaites. Photo by Martha Katko
LANL pro force chief Col. Ted Spain (Ret.) is the guest speaker for the LLA 2018 graduation ceremony at the Ski Hill. Photo by Martha Katko
LLA graduates and guests at Friday’s graduation event at the Read More
Fleur De Lys Launches Macaron Fundraiser For Los Alamos High School Hilltalkers Through Saturday
The Los Alamos High School Hilltalkers Speech and Debate team is partnering with Fleur De Lys specialty grocery store at 1460 Trinity Dr., Unit 1 to raise funds for the team to travel to out-of-state tournaments including the national competition. Owners Marcel and Stephanie Remillieux will donate 20 percent of the proceeds from the sale of their popular macarons this week to the travel fund starting today and ending Saturday. Marcel said Fleur de Lys is always happy to support local schools and Hilltalkers Coach Margo Batha said the team is thrilled to be partnering with Fleur de Lys in the fundraising Read More
Scenes From Rotary Club Recent Activities
To recognize the 8th-graders at Los Alamos Middle School who recently participated in the Rotary 4-Way Test Essay Competition, coordinator Andrea Cunningham, left, arranged an ice cream sundae social for the students. Helping Cunningham are from second left, Rotary Club President Laura Loy and members Chris Sierk and Brian Newnam. Also present was Rotary Avenues of Service Chair Oliver Morris, teacher Susan Montoya and many 8th graders. The 4-Way Test states guiding principles for Rotarians: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build good will and better friendships? Will Read More
UNM-LA Advisory Board Meeting May 7
UNM-LA News:LAHS Olions Capture Best Ensemble Award
The Los Alamos High School Olions Thespian Society performance captured the Best Ensemble Award at the annual Popejoy ‘Enchantment Awards’ for high school musical productions Saturday night at Popejoy in Albuquerque. The actors include Jessica Erkkila, Maya Rogers, Eben Bold, Evelyn Doebling, Elia Vasquez, Nora Cullinan, Ogden Bery, Parker Knight, Kristen Pimentel and Zoe Mathis. Courtesy photo Read More
Brightest Explosions In Universe At Nature Center
Dr. Nicole Lloyd-Ronning will host a planetarium show about gamma-ray bursts on Friday, May 11 at 7 p.m. She will discuss what gamma-ray bursts can tell us about our universe and how these behemoth explosions occur. Courtesy/NASA Goddard
PEEC News:
Spend an evening learning about gamma-ray bursts — the brightest explosions in the universe. Dr. Nicole Lloyd-Ronning will host this planetarium show at 7 p.m. Friday, May 11 at the Los Alamos Nature Center.
At this show, Lloyd-Ronning will discuss the nature of gamma-ray bursts. These amazing events can result from the death of a very massive Read More
Atomic City Children’s Theater Looks Ahead To 2018-2019 Season
Courtesy photoLAHS Hires Head Girls Varsity Coach Lanse Carter
Lanse Carter
LAHS SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos High School Athletic Department announces that Lanse Carter has been named Head Coach of the Girls Basketball Program.
Since 2003, Coach Carter has had stints at Capital, Pojoaque, Santa Fe Indian School and Santa Fe High School. During his tenure at Pojoaque High School, he won two state championships.
Prior to his head coaching positions he also served as an assistant coach at Adams State and Western State in Colorado.
“Please welcome Lanse Carter as the Head Girls Basketball Coach of Los Alamos High School,” LAHS Athletic/Activities Director Read More
