League Of Women Voters Social Gathering Sept. 7
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on September 2, 2017
LWV News:The Los Alamos League of Women Voters invites long-term members, new members, and inquiring non-members to a League Social Gathering 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, at the home of Rosmarie Frederickson at 1372 47th St. off Sandia in the Western Area.
One of the League’s missions is to educate its members and others about the government and to encourage the informed and active participation of citizens in government.
To these ends, political strategist Tarin Nix will speak briefly about how citizens can engage with the New Mexico Legislature,
Read More Mission To The Asteroid Belt
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on September 2, 2017
Dawn Space Probe Exhibition at New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science. Courtesy photoNMMNH&S News:
ALBUQUERQUE ― The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science has opened a new, one-of-a-kind exhibition about NASA’s Dawn space probe and the amazing discoveries it has made during its 10-year journey through the solar system.
This temporary addition to the space science area will be available through mid-2018.
Dawn traveled to and explored Ceres and Vesta, the largest objects in the main asteroid belt, located between the orbits
Read More History On Tap: America And The Metric System Sept. 7
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on September 1, 2017
Los Alamos History Museum News:
Join the Los Alamos History Museum for History on Tap for an engaging discussion about the history of the metric system with Linda Anderman.
History on Tap, part of the On Tap series presented by the Los Alamos Creative District, is 5:30 p.m. Sept. 7 at UnQuarked, 145 Central Park Square.
For the past five years, Anderman has researched (and blogged about) the history of the metric system and its relationship to the United States. Even though it has been legal to trade in the metric system in this country since 1866 and the US had one of the first decimalized currencies Read More
Auditor Keller And Prosperity Works Launch Working Group On Child Savings Accounts
Submitted by Chris Clark
on September 1, 2017
State Auditor Tim KellerLEGISLATIVE News:
SANTA FE ― State Auditor Tim Keller and Prosperity Works, a non-profit organization, launched a working group to develop policy and legislative recommendations regarding child savings accounts and financial literacy programs.
Child savings accounts have a strong track record of helping kids escape poverty by helping them to learn financial management with funds dedicated to post-secondary education.
“We need to use every tool in the toolbox to change the face of poverty in our state,” Keller said. “Child
Read More 2017-2018 Public Lecture Series Begins At SAR Sept. 14
Submitted by Chris Clark
on September 1, 2017
Dr. Melissa CefkinSAR News:
SANTA FE ― Images of a future world with driverless cars have fueled popular imagination for decades.
Think “The Jetsons” or Minority Report. But what might the future hold for the everyday experience any one of us has as we move from place to place?
Anthropologist Dr. Melissa Cefkin kicks off the School for Advanced Research (SAR) 2017-18 Public Lecture Series, Designing the Future, with Walk, Don’t Walk: Everyday Interactions with Self-Driving Cars at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 14, 2017, at
Read More Scenes From UNM-LA Welcome Back Day
Submitted by Chris Clark
on September 1, 2017
Students gather on the steps of the kiva during the “Welcome Back Day” barbeque at UNM-LA. Photo by Nancy Coombs, UNM-LAUNM-LA News:
UNM-Los Alamos Student Government hosted a “Welcome Back Day” Tuesday. Students gathered near the kiva to celebrate the second week of classes with hotdogs, games and socializing.
UNM-LA students had a chance to relax with hotdogs, drinks and chips provided by the Student Government. Photo by Nancy Coombs, UNM-LA
A student asks UNM-LA Student Government Advisor Kateri Morris a question while collecting a hotdog. Tips To Keep Bears Away From Your Property
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on September 1, 2017
Black bear. Courtesy/NMDG&F
Two bears climb a tree recently on Villa Street near Aspen School. Photo by Nancy JohnsonBy AMOS SMITH
Corporal – Albuquerque Supervisory District
N.M. Department of Game and Fish
“I have a bear visiting my property and getting into my trash and birdfeeders.” This is how most phone calls regarding bear activity start. And believe me, there have been plenty of them in recent weeks and I anticipate many more in the weeks to come.
I have heard many residents say they have seen more bears this summer in town than in recent years. This is not Read More
Scenes From Boy Scout Troop 122 Court Of Honor
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on September 1, 2017
Boy Scouts and family members recite the Scout motto at the Boy Scout Troop 122 Court of Honor Thursday at First United Methodist Church at 715 Diamond Dr. in Los Alamos. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
‘Scouts and scouters’ gather for a group photo Thursday at the Boy Scout Troop 122 Court of Honor. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Eagle Scout Ethan Aulwes is honored for receiving his Eagle Palm Award during Boy Scout Troop 122’s Court of Honor Thursday at United Methodist Church. Also pictured are his mom, Sheila McClees and Dr. Robert McClees. Read More
Critical Incident Stress Management Training Held In White Rock
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on September 1, 2017
Los Alamos National Laboratory employees as well as Los Alamos Fire Department staff and community members attend a seminar on Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Wednesday at the White Rock Fire Station on N.M. 4. The class was organized by LAFD Chaplain Jennifer Bartram and LANL Occupational Medicine Psychologist Dr. Elizabeth Maines. The speaker was Anne Balboni, Psy. D., State Coordinator/Clinical Director of Rhode Island Stress Management Team, Inc. CISM is a comprehensive, multicomponent crisis intervention system which includes pre-crisis preparation, stress management, Read More
Los Alamos Family Council: DWI School Begins Sept. 8
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 31, 2017
LAFC News:
DWI School at Los Alamos Family Council begins Friday, Sept. 8.
Registration closes Tuesday, Sept. 5.
Call 505.662.3264, for information or to register. Read More
Nature Center Presents Charles Strickfaden Talk Sept. 5
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 31, 2017
Courtesy photoPEEC News:
The community is invited to the Los Alamos Nature Center at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5 to hear a talk by Charles Strickfaden, site manager of the developing Manhattan Project National Historical Park. This free talk is a Sierra Club event, and all are welcome to attend.
Visitors often take for granted the collaboration required to start a national park. Thanks to Strickfaden’s work; however, Los Alamos museums have partnered with the National Park Service to preserve local history. Strickfaden will discuss some of the
Read More LANL Foundation Works With Eight Northern Indian Pueblos To Strengthen Early Childhood Support Systems
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 31, 2017
LANL Foundation early childhood Pueblo Outreach Project team from left, RJ Martinez, Jovanna Archuleta and Anna Marie Garcia. Courtesy/LANL FoundationLANL News:
ESPANOLA ― The Los Alamos National Laboratory Foundation has begun a project, as a request by the Eight Northern Indian Pueblos Council (ENIPC) governing board, to help improve the health and early development of children in the eight northern Pueblo communities of Nambe, Ohkay Owingeh, Picuris, Pojoaque, San Ildefonso, Santa Clara, Taos and Tesuque.
The Pueblo Outreach Project is funded by a $1,066,240
Read More State Auditor Finds Nearly $20 Million In Funds To Support Charter Schools Lacks Tracking, Accountability
Submitted by Chris Clark
on August 31, 2017
State Auditor Tim KellerSTATE News:
SANTA FE ― State Auditor Tim Keller has released a Risk Review of Administrative Support of Charter Schools.
The report from the Office of the State Auditor (OSA) reveals a lack of transparency and accountability for funds withheld from charter schools intended to provide administrative support to safeguard education dollars at those schools and help them succeed.
Over a five-year period, nearly $20 million was withheld from charter schools, much of it which cannot be tracked to specific expenditures to support those
Read More FSU Researcher Studying Ways To Treat Spinal Cord Injuries At Cellular Levels
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 30, 2017
FSU News:TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Supported by a new $800,000 National Science Foundation grant, Florida State University College of Medicine Professor Yi Ren is studying the immune response to spinal cord injuries and how cellular functions contribute to paralysis and organ dysfunction.
While instant paralysis is an obvious point of fear in spinal cord injuries, a great deal of the damage actually takes place after the initial trauma.
“Most of the research being done by scientists who focus on spinal cord injuries is about trying to prevent the secondary injury from happening,”
Read More SFCC Continuing Education Open House Sept. 6
Submitted by Chris Clark
on August 30, 2017
SFCC News:Ever wanted to learn Spanish? Ever dream of working with clay, painting or drawing, “one day?” Ever wanted to impress your friends with your creations in the kitchen?
Find out about these offerings and much more during the Continuing Education open house from 4-6 p.m. Wed., Sept. 6 at Santa Fe Community College, in Room 131, 6401 Richards Avenue.
For more information, visit https://www.sfcc.edu/offices/continuing-education/ or call 505.428.1676.
Read More Historic Route 66 Featured At Special Collections Library Sept. 16
Submitted by Chris Clark
on August 30, 2017
RGB News:You are all invited. There will be a talk about and book signing for the new book – Historic Route 66: A New Mexican Crossroads.
Essays on the Hispanic Heritage of Old Highway 66, by Joseph P. Sanchez and Angelica Sanchez Clark – from 10:30 – Noon, Saturday Sept. 16, 2017, at the Albuquerque Special Collections Library, Botts Hall auditorium at 423 Central NE Albuquerque, right on dear old Central Avenue – Route 66!
The history of Historic Route 66 is much more than a line on a map; it is about the heritage of a people who lived
Read More Tragic Trails Debuts In Los Lunas Sept. 16
Submitted by Chris Clark
on August 30, 2017
RGB News:You are all invited. There will be a talk about and book signing for the new book by John Taylor and Richard Melzer – Tragic Trails & Enchanted Journeys from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 at Teofilo’s Restaurante in Los Lunas. It is located at 144 Main St NW, Los Lunas, NM 87031. It is open to the public.
In this, the third anthology of stories from the Rio Abajo, Richard Melzer and John Taylor have collected another twenty-four tales of people, places, and events that have shaped New Mexico history. Inside these covers you will find
Read More Serena Birnbaum Earns Girl Scout Gold Award
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 29, 2017
Serena Birnbaum earned her Girl Scout Gold Award and her project was to build risers in the choir room at LAHS. Courtesy photo
Serena Birnbaum
COMMUNITY News:
Los Alamos High School graduate Serena Birnbaum has received her Girl Scout Gold Award, which is equivalent to a Boy Scout Eagle achievement.
Her project envolved building a new set of permanent risers in the choir room at Los Alamos High School, which will benefit choir students for many years to come. The risers were custom sized to fit into the new choir room, and Birnbaum worked with the Los Alamos Public Schools to complete
Read More NMSA Receives Sixth ‘A’ From PED
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 28, 2017
NMSA News:SANTA FE ― New Mexico School for the Arts (NMSA) is proud to announce that it has received its sixth consecutive “A” grade from the New Mexico Public Education Department for school year 2016-2017.
Eric Crites, NMSA Head of School, congratulated the dedication and skill of the school’s faculty, and the motivation and diligence of its students, citing both as primary factors in the ongoing academic success that has characterized the school since it opened in 2010.
“NMSA students demonstrate every day that hard work in a dual-curriculum, rigorous
Read More SFCC And Santa Fe Higher Education Center To Close Labor Day, Sept. 4
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 28, 2017
SFCC News:Santa Fe Community College and the Santa Fe Higher Education Center will close in observance of Labor Day Monday, Sept. 4.
All campus facilities at both locations will be closed. No classes or activities will be held and no other student services will be available. SFCC’s child development center, Kids Campus, and the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center also will be closed.
The SFCC main campus, 6401 Richards Ave., and the Santa Fe Higher Education Center, 1950 Siringo Road, will reopen Tuesday, Sept. 5.
Late-starting Fall
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