Science On Tap: How Lab Scientists Use Biochemistry To Better Understand And Mend The Planet
Los Alamos Creative District News:
The Earth is a complex place. The field of biogeochemistry seeks to better understand the links between geologic, chemical and biological processes. The community is invited to learn more at Science On Tap 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21 at UnQuarked Wine Bar, 145 Central Park Square. The American Chemical Society, Central New Mexico Local Section, will provide light refreshments.
During this Science on Tap event, join Sharon Bone, of Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Inorganic Isotope and Actinide Chemistry group, who will talk about how molecular- and Read More
AFTNM On ‘Chronic Teacher Absenteeism’ Report
AFTNM President Stephanie Ly
AFTNM News:
Report Funded by Charter School Industry Attempts to Undermine Public Schools; Unions
ALBUQUERQUE – American Federation of Teachers New Mexico President Stephanie Ly released the following statement:
“The recently released report by the Thomas B. Fordham Institute is the latest attempt by the charter school industry to undermine traditional public schools. The timing of its release is especially suspect, as the charter school industry is desperately attempting to divert attention away from the numerous nationwide reports of fraud and mismanagement Read More
NEA-New Mexico Weighs In On New Mexico PED Proposed Science Education Standards
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Special Astronomy And Climate Show And New Film At Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium
Chick Keller will share relationships between climate and astronomy during a presentation Sept. 22 at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy photoLos Alamos Health Fair This Weekend … And So Much More … Don’t Leave Town!
LAHC News:
The 32nd edition of the Los Alamos Health Fair is 8 a.m. to noon this Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Griffith Gymnasium. The Los Alamos Heart Council and the Los Alamos Medical Center partner to bring one of the County’s largest informative and entertaining events.
There are free flu shots, low cost blood tests, the New Mexico Bank & Trust Kids’ Free Bike Helmet Giveaway and lots of giveaways and information for kids and adults alike. Everyone in town is invited to start their day at this year’s Health Fair.
But this year there is so much more going on in town, so after starting at the Health Read More
AFT Responds To Public Education Department Proposed Changes To New Mexico Science Standards
AFT News:Book Collection For African Schools Underway
Retired Los Alamos teacher Sharon Allen with Kenyan students. Allen helped with the delivery of book donations from Los Alamos schools to school libraries in Kenya last year. Courtesy photo
Students unload books from a boat to the one school on Takaweri Island in Kenya. Courtesy photoLast year it is possible you heard via the Los Alamos Daily Post about book collections around town to make libraries for African schools. This year, you’re going to hear about it again but on a much bigger scale! My name is Sharon Allen, I am a local retired LAPS educator, Read More
PEEC’s Forest Explorers Program Continues This Fall
PEEC takes kids out in nature to play, hike, and be creative. Courtesy photoWEB Crew Hosts Student Section At Thursday Game
Coach Andy Ainsworth takes one for the team, helping to raise funds to benefit student projects. Courtesy photo 
The Los Alamos Middle School WEB Crew 2017-2018 will host a student section at the first LAMS football game this Thursday. Courtesy photo
The Fidel Lee Gutierrez Foundation, under the umbrella of the Santa Fe Community Foundation, knew that good deeds would be free flowing when they recently selected the WEB Crew program at Los Alamos Middle School to receive a $500 grant.
The WEB (Where Everybody Belongs) Crew began its fourth year where eighth grade leaders
Santa Fe Community College Announces Forums For Interim President Candidates Sept. 20-22
Gregory Maxwell South, Ph.D.Santa Fe Institute Presents Stanislaw Ulam Memorial Lecture Series Sept. 25-26
‘Prodigal Son’ by Thomas Hart Benton, lithograph (1939). Courtesy/Santa Fe Institute
SFI News:
The Stanislaw Ulam Memorial Lecture Series is 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25 and Tuesday, Sept. 26 at The Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St. in Santa Fe.
SFI’s popular Ulam Lecture Series – now in its 25th year – honors the memory of the late Stanislaw theoretical mathematician Stanislaw Ulam.
Debt, default, and forgiveness have been at the heart of almost every major financial boom, bust, and recovery. Without debt, growth is nearly impossible. Read More
Early Morning Seminary
Tamyra Smith teaching freshman seminary class. Photo by Deborah Fillerup Weagel- LDS Los Alamos High School Students Participate In Morning Seminary Program
During this past school year when many residents in the Los Alamos area were still sleeping, about 40 young high school students arose at approximately 5-5:30 a.m. Almost every day high school was in session, these teenagers started their morning by attending seminary at 6:20 a.m. This year they studied The New Testament.
LAPS Foundation Presents Taste Of Knowledge Oct. 14
Tapas. Courtesy photoLos Alamos Civil Air Patrol Cadets Host Pinion School Cub Scout Pack #326 At Educational Session
Scouts join the CAP Cadets in reciting the Pledge to Allegiance during an educational event Monday at the Los Alamos County Airport. Courtesy/CAP Major Dan Gabel
CAP Major Mark Peters answer questions from Cub Scouts while CAP Cadets watch Monday at the airport. Courtesy/CAP Major Dan Gabel
CAP News:
Cadet members of the Los Alamos Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol hosted the Pinon Elementary School Cub Scout Pack #326 Monday evening at the Los Alamos County Airport.
Twenty Cub Scouts along with family members learned about the programs available through Civil Air Patrol. Major Read More
Back From The Brink – California Condors Talk Sept. 19
New Mexico Wildlife Center’s Executive Director Melissa Moore is part of the four-person presentation Sept. 19 at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy photoParenting Expert Barbara Coloroso Returns To UNM-Los Alamos To Address Bullying Issues Sept. 23
Barbara Coloroso explains how to differentiate teasing behavior from bullying during Parenting University in March at UNM-LA. Photo by Nancy Coombs/UNM-LA
Parenting expert Barbara Coloroso
Scenes From Knights Of Columbus Golf Tournament Luncheon At Cottonwood On The Greens Friday
The Knights of Columbus hosted its annual golf tournament Friday at the Los Alamos Golf Course. Gathered for the luncheon at Cottonwood on the Greens, 4244 Diamond Dr., following the tournament, from left, Art Brown, James Merhege, Randy Vaughn and Myron Koop. The annual tournament raises money for educational scholarships for Los Alamos High School seniors. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Father John Carney, center, reunites with friends Pawel and Dorota Listwan, owners of Cottonwood on the Greens restaurant Friday at the Knights of Columbus Golf Tournament. Photo Read More
UNM-LA Advisory Board Discusses Enrollment Decline
UNM-LA Advisory Board members Michelle Hall, Steve Boerigter, David Sutton and Shelia Schiferl visit before Monday’s meeting gets underway. Member Pat Soran was unable to attend. Photo by Nancy Coombs/UNM-LA
Dean of Instruction Dr. Sharon Hurley and Director of Business Operations Bob Harmon share a few words at the meeting. Photo by Nancy Coombs/UNM-LA
UNM-LA News:
The UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) Advisory Board held its first meeting of the 2017-2018 school year Monday, led by Board President Steve Boerigter.
Highlights of the meeting included introduction of new staff and UNM-LA Read More
Los Alamos Derby Dames Roller Derby Skate School
Los Alamos High School Students Are Semifinalists In 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program
Seventeen LAHS students are named semifinalists in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program. Gathered to celebrate, back row from left, Principal Carter Payne, Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus, Phillip Martin, Cameron Art, Prescott Moore, Donald Poston, Rachel Frankle, Sophia Li, Kyler Parkinson, Matilde Jacobson, Athletic Director Ann Stewart, Shayna Mallett and Dean of Students Jennifer Kieltyka. Front row from left, David Gao, Olivia Taylor, Sarah Russell, Neelima Prasad, Ben Rees, Miriam Wallstrom, Sara Shiina, Sarah Shipley, Radhika Iyer and Assistant Principal Renee Read More
