DEA Kicks Off Annual Red Ribbon Campaign Oct. 23
DEA News:Lujan Grisham Statement On Public Opposition To State’s Proposed Science Standards
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham:
ALBUQUERQUE – U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham released the following statement today about the strong opposition to Gov. Martinez’s weak science standards for New Mexico’s public schools:
“I hope Gov. Martinez and the Public Education Department are paying close attention to the strong, negative outcry against their proposed new science standards for New Mexico schools. Contrary to the mysterious and disingenuous process used by the PED to draft these standards, some very thoughtful educators, scientists, parents and students have Read More
Scenes From Taste Of Knowledge Event Saturday
‘Taste of Knowledge’ attracts a sold-out crowd for a night of Spanish food, wine, music and dance to benefit the Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Foundation Saturday night at the former De Colores Restaurant. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Spanish desserts paired with sherry. Pig and Fig Bakery and Cafe catered the event. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Auctioneer Jill Cook warns that an item is ‘going twice’ during the live auction, as LAPS Foundation Executive Director Laura Loy looks on. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comSwans & Astronomers In Nature Center Planetarium
Aspen Institute Names Top 150 U.S. Community Colleges Eligible For 2019 Aspen Prize
Aspen Institute News:SFCC To Close For Employee Professional Development Conference Oct. 20
SFCC News:Rally For Science Education 8:30 a.m. Today
Democratic Party of New Mexico News:
- PED to Hold Hearing on Proposed Edits to Next Gen Standards that Omit Basic Scientific Principles
SANTA FE – New Mexicans will rally at 8:30 a.m. today in front of the Jerry Apodaca Education Building, 300 Don Gaspar Ave., in Santa Fe ahead of the PED hearing on proposed edits to Next Gen Science Education Standards to demand that the standards be adopted and implemented in their entirety.
This is a community event to stand up for New Mexico kids’ futures. Everyone is welcome to join those attending including parents, former astrophysicist Rabbi Neil Amswych, Read More
SFCC Veterans Resource And Career Fair Nov. 9
SFCC News:Los Alamos School Board Passes Resolution To Not Disclose Immigration Status Of Students
School Board Secretary Ellen Ben-Naim moves for the adoption of a resolution stating that school personnel and contractors will not disclose information on the immigration status of students. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comThe Los Alamos School Board unanimously has passed a resolution stating that school personnel and contractors will not disclose information on the immigration status of students. No records on immigration status are currently kept, in accordance with federal law.
In addition Read More
Education Secretary Praises Local Schools, Fields Questions On Science Standards During Recent Visit
New Mexico Education Secretary Christopher Ruszkowski with Public Education Commissioner Karyl Ann Armbruster of Los Alamos, left, and Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard at Tuesday’s reception. Ruskowski was in town to celebrate the six A grades earned by Los Alamos Schools in PED evaluations. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comThe Straight A Express rolled into Los Alamos Tuesday. New Mexico Education Secretary Christopher Ruszkowski is visiting the 121 schools in New Mexico that earned A Read More
Officials Paint Domestic Violence Awareness Rock
Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone and others turn out this morning to paint a Domestic Violence Awareness Month message on the rock on N.M. 4 in White Rock. ‘You are a hero, because you are changing the world by saying no to abuse.’ –A domestic violence abuse victim. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kurt Steinhaus helps paint a Domestic Violence Awareness Month message this morning on the rock on N.M. 4 in White Rock. Courtesy photo
The White Rock rock shares the message that October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
PEEC Organizes Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve Tour
Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve. Courtesy photoLANL Foundation Awards $82,645 In Education & Community Grants
LANL FOUNDATION News:
ESPAÑOLA— The LANL Foundation awarded 24 grants totaling $82,645 to support education and community programs in Northern New Mexico during the third-quarter grantmaking period.
Ten programs received $41,500 in Education Outreach funding that directly supports kindergarten through 12th grade public school children. An additional 14 Community Outreach Grants totaling $41,145 were awarded to programs aligned with the LANL Foundation’s mission and vision of innovative programming, collaboration, and advocacy for lifelong learning but are not directly Read More
LAPS Announces Community Meetings And Input Sessions On School Start Time
The community is invited and encouraged to attend input sessions about options for school start time, Oct 24 in Los Alamos or Oct 25 in White Rock. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools and New Mexico First will be hosting a series of input sessions about options for school start time.
Parents, community members, students and teachers are invited to attend one or both of the community-wide meetings; the first will be held in the High School Speech Theater on Oct. 24 and the second will take place at Piñon Elementary School on Oct. 25. Both of the community meetings begin at 5:30 p.m. Light Read More
Taste Of Knowledge Event Sold Out
LAPSF News:Atomic City Car Wash Fundraiser Saturday
Courtesy photoAG Balderas Announces Resignation Of APS School Board Member Analee Maestas
Attorney General Hector BalderasScenes From LAFD Station 4 Open House
Daisy Scouts from Troop 10074 participate in activities planned for them at an open house Wednesday evening at Los Alamos Fire Department Station 4 on Diamond Drive. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Iris Polski tries the driver’s seat for size in a fire truck Wednesday evening at LAFD Station 4. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Two and a half year old Robby Minotti gets busy pulling rope at the open house Wednesday evening at LAFD Station 4 on Diamond Drive. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
LAFD Firefighter Dwight Williams, his wife Anna and Read More
Los Alamos 4-H Registers 2017-2018 Participants
Los Alamos 4-H volunteer chief rifle instructor Sha-Marie Arnaudville registers Caleb and Rebecca Moss for 4-H shooting sports Wednesday evening at Los Alamos Sportsmen’s Club as their mother, Angela Moss looks on. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Extension Agent Carlos Valdez, left, and Michael O’Neill, youth activities coordinator for Los Alamos Sportsmen’s Club and 4-H archery and shotgun coach were on hand Wednesday to explain 4-H opportunities at the open house. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Maria Smith and Read More
Los Alamos Artist Studio Tour Stops At UNM-LA
Students in Barbara Yarnell’s Ceramics class wedge the clay in preparation for beginning new pieces. Photo by Nancy Coombs/UNM-LA
Students transfer designs onto clay tiles. Photo by Nancy Coombs/UNM-LA
