Ross Van Dusen Reads To Pinon Elementary Students
New Mexico children’s author and illustrator Ross Van Dusen, came to Pinon Elementary School Thursday to read his book titled “How the Crocka Dog Came to Be” to K-2nd graders. He engaged students with his lively, animated reading, demonstrated how to draw Crocka Dog (the main character), and then let students illustrate their own Crocka Dogs. The students and staff at Pinon were thrilled to have him here! Courtesy photo
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Cold Day For Live Fire Training
Members of the Los Alamos Fire Department B-Shift conducting live fire training in chilly conditions today at Station 2 on DP Road. Courtesy photoLAMS Aids Student Transition To Middle School
LAPS sixth graders got the chance recently to become familiar with the ins and outs of their future school. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The transition from elementary to middle school can be intimidating, but thanks to the Los Alamos Middle School team, sixth graders got the chance to become familiar with the ins and outs of their future school.
The goal is to prepare the current sixth grade students for middle school.
In order to ease this transition, LAMS organized a few events for students to get a taste of middle school. Principal Mike Johnson, Assistant Principal Pamela Miller and Counselor Read More
Michael Aslam Becomes Eagle Scout March 2
Michael Aslam and Scout Leader Steve Mosier have worked side by side since Aslam was a Cub Scout. Courtesy photoLos Alamos High School sophomore Michael Aslam, will formally be presented his rank of Eagle Scout March 2, at an award ceremony, at the Historic Fuller Lodge.
Aslam along with members of Troop 122 worked to construct raised planter beds for the Betty Ehart Senior Center.
“I came up with this idea while meeting with the volunteer leader at the Senior Center,” Aslam said. “We discussed different things that were needed for the seniors that we could
New Native American Budget And Policy Institute launches Tuesday
New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty News:
SANTA ANA PUEBLO — The new Native American Budget and Policy Institute (Institute) will launch Tuesday, Feb. 27 with the swearing in of its Governance Council at a reception at Tamaya Resort in Santa Ana Pueblo.
The Institute will conduct research, budget and policy analysis, social justice advocacy, litigation, and community lawyering to empower Native American communities to create self-determined and systematic change that will improve their health, education, and economic well-being.
The Institute seeks to forge an unprecedented Read More
FSN: Zumba Kids Jr. Class Preview Monday
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FSN News:
Family Strengths Network will have a free preview of its new class: Zumba Kids Jr, 3-3:45 p.m. Monday Feb. 26 at Family Strengths Network, 3540 Orange St.
The class officially begins Monday, March 5 and is designed for kids ages 2.5-5 years and their parents/guardians.
Zumba® Kids, Jr classes are rockin’, high-energy dance parties packed with kid friendly routines. They break down steps, add games, activities and cultural exploration elements into the class structure. Classes incorporate key childhood development elements such Read More
Science Meets Comics At Bradbury Museum March 3
BSM News:Los Alamos Fire Dept. EMS Division Chief Ben Stone Receives Master’s Degree, Prepares For PhD Program
Los Alamos Fire Department EMS Division Chief Ben Stone has received his Master of Science degree in Fire Service Leadership and Domestic Preparedness from Grand Canyon University and is preparing to pursue a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership. In 2016, Stone received his BS in Emergency Medical Services with a minor in Fire Science from the University of New Mexico. Also, in 2016, he became an EMS Fellow at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com Read More
100+ Women Who Care Donate $4,760 To Juvenile Justice Advisory Board Imagination Library Project
100+Women Who Care, an organization dedicated to raising funds for local non-profits, gathered Thursday at the Posse Lodge. Members contribute $100 at quarterly meetings to fund the effort, choosing one non-profit by vote at each meeting to receive the funds. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Family Council Program Director Cheryl Pongratz thanks 100 Women for their contribution last quarter to her organization. The funds helped provide substance abuse counseling and other services such as anger management therapy to local residents who could not otherwiseAfrican American Read-In At Mesa Library Saturday
Students from Catherine Puranananda’s class at Los Alamos High School participating in an African American Read In earlier this month. Photo by Melissa Mackey
LIBRARY News:
Mesa Public Library is hosting an African American Read-In 1-2 p.m., Saturday.
“Families are invited to join us at the library on Saturday afternoon as we celebrate the National African American Read-In,” library staff member Melissa Mackey said.
There will be games and rhymes in addition to books and book recommendations for everyone. All ages are welcome to attend.
“It’s the perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon,” Read More
LAHS Key Club Bake Sale At LANB Today, Saturday
KEY CLUB News:Reforming The Lottery: Our Voices Matter
Think New Mexico News:Two Students At Espanola Valley High School Arrested After Making Shooting Threats
Española Valley High School. Courtesy photo The Rio Arriba Sheriff’s Office confirmed today that two Española Valley High School students have been arrested after making the threat: “let’s shoot it”.
At 8:45 a.m. today, deputies working with the School Resource Officer assigned to the school were already on the campus as a preventive measure when the threat was reported to officials. The students were confronted by a school security guard who overheard part of the conversation among a group of students and they in turn told the security guard, “Just don’t Read More
Duane Smith Auditorium Delay Explained
An electrical room at Duane Smith Auditorium Wednesday. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
View from the hallway near the bathrooms Wednesday at Duane Smith Auditorium. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
The lobby area at Duane Smith Auditorium on Wednesday afternoon. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
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Delays in the renovation project at Duane Smith Auditorium have caused the Los Alamos Light Opera production of “Guys and Dolls” to move its performances to March 22-24
Crowd Packs UnQuarked To Hear About ATHENA
LANL scientist Jennifer Harris discusses the ATHENA project during Wednesday evening’s Science on Tap event at Unquarked in Central Park Square. Courtesy photo
A crowd packs Unquarked in Central Park Square Wendesday evening the hear about the ATHENA project underway at LANL. Courtesy photo
LANL’s ATHENA is designed to simulate organ systems such as liver, heart, lung and kidney. Courtesy photo
Creative District News:
Despite snowy weather conditions Wednesday night, more than 50 people attended the Science On Tap to hear Jennifer Harris talk about the ATHENA project Read More
UNM-Los Alamos On 2-Hour Delay Today
UNM-LA News:
UNM-Los Alamos is on a 2-hour delayed start time today due to winter weather conditions. Read More
Alert: Los Alamos Public Schools On 2-Hour Delay
LAPS News Alert:
All Los Alamos Public Schools will start two hours later this morning due to weather conditions. Read More
Girls Scouts Hosts Camp CEO April 6-8
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COMMUNITY News:
It’s time to get your G.I.R.L. on! Unleash your go-getter, innovator, risk-taker and leaderTM powers at Camp CEO weekend.
The camp kicks off 5:30-9 p.m. Friday, April 6 and continues 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, April 7 and 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 8, at Camp Elliott Barker, 79 Westridge Road in Angel Fire.
Camp CEO will provide girls with empowering activities and mentoring from professional women. These top-level women from the fields of science, art, engineering, culinary arts, law, finance and more will facilitate unique, Read More
Chris Carson Talks On A History Of Los Alamos Schools At UnQuarked Feb. 28
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