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Los Alamos Hosts ‘Living With Alzheimer’s: Late Stage’

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 28, 2017

ALZHEIMER’S News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― Families facing Alzheimer’s disease will have access to a free educational program in Los Alamos, NM offered by the Alzheimer’s Association, New Mexico Chapter.

“Living with Alzheimer’s: For Caregivers Late Stage” will be presented by the Alzheimer’s Association, NM Chapter 1-2 p.m. Sept. 18. It will be hosted by the Betty Ehart Senior Center located at 1101 Bathtub Row, Los Alamos, NM 87544.

These presentations are designed primarily for non-professional or family caregivers who are seeking

Final Summer Drawing Class Of 2017 With Local Artist Lisa Coddington Sept. 7

Submitted by Chris Clark on August 28, 2017

Hummingbird and Wild Four O’clocks by Lisa Coddington. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

Artist and instructor Lisa Coddington is returning to teach a one-day workshop on drawing using botanical and natural subjects at the Los Alamos Nature Center.

This class, made possible by Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC), is great for all skill levels. The workshop runs 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 7. Register to learn techniques for creating realistic, still life and nature-inspired art.

Participants will explore pencil techniques

Discover Nature Above, Below And On The Ground; Sept. 17 Nature Walk On SFNF

Submitted by Chris Clark on August 28, 2017

SFNF News:

SANTA FE ― Find out more about the butterflies and birds, wildflowers, rocks and geology on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) on a nature walk with Forest Service staff and volunteer experts Sunday, Sept. 17.

The Sept. 17 event, which begins at 9:30 a.m. at the Holy Ghost Group Campground in Pecos Canyon, is part of the SFNF’s conservation education program to help people of all ages better understand their connection to nature and encourage responsible recreation and stewardship of public lands.

Tying in to the National Forest

NNMC Welcomes Fall Semester; New Faculty & Staff

Submitted by Chris Clark on August 28, 2017

NNMC News:

Northern New Mexico College started its fall semester last Monday by welcoming several new faculty and staff members to the Northern family, in addition to the incoming freshmen students.

Northern believes that its biggest assets are its people, which is why the College invites the campus and wider community to give a very warm welcome to the College’s new faculty and staff.

Sushmita Nandy, PhD

Assistant Professor, Biology

Dr. Sushmita Nandy is a stem cell and cancer biologist by training. She earned her PhD from All India Institute of Medical Sciences,

Los Alamos Middle School Open House Tuesday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 28, 2017

LAPS Food Services Director Chef Mia Holsapple at the Mountain Elementary School Open House. Courtesy photo

LAPS News:

The Los Alamos Middle School open house is Tuesday and dinner options will be available beginning at 5 p.m. for families for purchase.

Chartwells food service will offer Frito pies, pizza by the slice, chips and beverages.

As families follow the student schedule, they also should make sure to stop by the LAMS cafeteria where parents will be treated to free cookies while supplies last.

September lunch menus will be available and food service staff members welcome questions

EPFL: Urban Butterflies Under Threat Of Extinction

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 26, 2017

Small white butterfly (Pieris rapae). Photo/©Magali Deschamps-Cottin

By SANDRINE PERROUD

EPFL

According to an École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) study, butterflies living in urban areas face the threat of consanguinity and potential extinction. The research drew on the fields of genetics and urban development to quantify the trend across an entire city.

“Our research illustrates what is probably a widespread phenomenon: a drastic reduction in biodiversity in urban areas. We were able to quantify this trend and show that it’s a problem that needs to be taken seriously,” Read More

Most Teen Contact Lens Wearers Report Risky Habits

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 25, 2017

Courtesy image

CDC News:

More than 6 in 7 adolescents (85 percent) who wear contact lenses report at least one habit that increases the chance of an eye infection, according to a report published today in CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR).

Eye infections can lead to serious problems, including blindness. All contact lens wearers can help prevent serious eye infections by correctly wearing and caring for their contact lenses.

These are the first CDC data on the wear and care habits of the estimated 3 million U.S. adolescents ages 12 to 17 years who use contact lenses. CDC Read More

LANL Foundation Announces Nontraditional Student Scholarship Recipients

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 25, 2017

LANL FOUNDATION News:

ESPAÑOLA — The LANL Foundation has awarded Regional College/Returning Student scholarships to 16 Northern New Mexico students.

These $1,000 awards from the Los Alamos Employees’ Scholarship Fund help local, nontraditional students return to formal education to expand job opportunities or pursue new careers with a certification or two-year degree from an accredited college or university in Northern New Mexico.

July 2017 Scholarship Winners:

Lynette Baca of Canjilon, studying pre-engineering at Northern New Mexico College
Pennie Ballinger of Santa Fe, studying

Two Story Design Selected For Barranca Elementary

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 25, 2017

Artist rendering of the two-story design selected for Barranca Elementary School. Courtesy/FBT Architects

The one-story design favored by some Barranca staff and parents. Courtesy/FBT Architects

Update to the story published today in the print edition of the Los Alamos Daily Post:

At 5:10 p.m., the Los Alamos School Board voted 4-1 for the two-story design concept described below. Board Member Bill Hargraves voted in favor of the one-story design, which he said he felt was better for students.

Board President Jenny McCumber, Vice-president Andrea Cunningham, Secretary Read More

Governor Appoints Christopher Ruszkowski Cabinet Secretary For Public Education Department

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 24, 2017

Education Secretary Christopher Ruszkowski

STATE EDUCATION News:

SANTA FE – Today, Gov. Susana Martinez announced the appointment of Christopher Ruszkowski as cabinet secretary of the Public Education Department.

Ruszkowski previously served as deputy cabinet secretary for the Department. He is a former middle school social studies teacher and served for nearly six years at the Delaware Department of Education under former Democratic Gov. Jack Markell.

“I’m confident that Christopher will bring the energy, enthusiasm and leadership needed to help New Mexico’s students succeed Read More

Explore Contemporary Cuba With Classes At SAR Oct. 3

Submitted by Chris Clark on August 24, 2017

SAR News:

SANTA FE ― Investigate the nature of social life in Cuba today, during a four-week class that begins Oct. 3, 2017, at the School for Advanced Research (SAR), taught by Dr. Paul Ryer, director of Scholar Programs.

The class is offered to the public in conjunction with an already sold-out SAR field trip to Cuba, led by Professor Ryer and Peggy Gaustad of Cuba Cultural Travels, Nov. 1-8, 2017. These classes continue SAR’s tradition of offering classes to the general public (with discounts for SAR members) on topics of current

AFP-New Mexico Launches Campaign To Stop Job-Killing Sick Leave Ballot Proposal

Submitted by Chris Clark on August 24, 2017

AFP News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― Americans for Prosperity-New Mexico (AFP-NM) is launching a campaign to educate citizens about a job-killing ballot measure, related to mandatory paid sick leave, that will be decided on Oct. 3.

The so-called Healthy Workforce Ordinance was drafted without public input and, if passed, would forcefully inject burdensome government bureaucracy into the day-to-day decisions small business owners face, putting thousands of jobs in jeopardy.

AFP-NM is acting quickly to make Albuquerque activists and concerned citizens

‘Living With Alzheimer’s: Early Stage’ Sept. 15

Submitted by Chris Clark on August 24, 2017

AA News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― Families facing Alzheimer’s disease will have access to a free class in Santa Fe, NM offered by the Alzheimer’s Association, New Mexico Chapter.

“Living with Alzheimer’s: For Caregivers, Early Stage” is a FREE presentation by the Alzheimer’s Association, NM Chapter from 10-11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 15. The event will be hosted by Vista Grande Library in Eldorado, 14 Ave Torreon, Santa Fe, NM 87508. The class is free and open to all citizens of Santa Fe and surrounding communities.

These presentations are designed

SFI: Geoffrey West Book Signing & Lecture Aug. 29

Submitted by Chris Clark on August 24, 2017

Illustration by Jacek Yerka

SFI News:

The Santa Fe Institute presents a booking signing by Geoffrey West on “The Future of the Planet: Life, Growth, and Death in Organisms, Cities and Companies” at 6:45 p.m. followed by a lecture at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29 at The Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St. in Santa Fe.

Why do we stop growing, live for 100 years, and sleep eight hours a day? Why do all companies and people die, whereas cities keep growing and the pace of life continues to accelerate? Are cities and companies “just” very

VFC: New Mexico Makes Second Largest Higher Education Spending Cuts Since Recession

Submitted by Chris Clark on August 24, 2017

VFC News:

ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico’s state funding for higher education is 33 percent less now than it was before the recession, when looking at inflation-adjusted state spending per student.

Looking at the dollar investment, the state is spending $4,509 less in 2017 than it did in 2008 on a per student, inflation-adjusted basis. Only Louisiana has made deeper cuts over that time period.

These are among the findings of a report released this week by the Washington, D.C.- based Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP). As a result of these funding cuts, tuition at the

Heinrich Hosts Teacher Listening Session In Taos

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 24, 2017

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich hosts a listening session Aug. 21 at Taos High School with Taos Municipal School educators. Courtesy photo

U.S. SENATE News:

SANTA FE ― U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) hosted a roundtable with Taos Municipal School educators to discuss challenges and opportunities for education in rural New Mexico and what’s at stake under President Trump’s proposed education budget cuts.

“Every child in every school deserves an opportunity to benefit from a great public education. In New Mexico and across the nation,

Wadt: A Guide To School Grades … Real Or Noise?

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 23, 2017

By BILL WADT

Los Alamos

The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) just released the grades for all of the schools in the State. Gov. Susana Martinez advocated for a simple grading system, similar to the one used in Florida, to improve communication with parents and other community members as to how well your local school is doing with a focus on student proficiency in reading and math. That was a very good idea.

The next question is how do you measure student proficiency in a way that allows you to compare performance from school to school, district to district, and state to state? The Read More

Los Alamos/Japan Project Hosts Two September Events

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 23, 2017

Hand-folded origami crane. Courtesy photo

LA HISTORY MUSEUM News:

Community Welcome Tea & Conversation

Sunday, Sept. 10 at 4 p.m. in the Pajarito Room, Fuller Lodge

In celebration of our global partnership, Los Alamos History Museum is thrilled to welcome Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum staff on their historic visit to Los Alamos. Please join us for this special event with Hiroshima Museum Director Kenji Shiga and Outreach Manager Kahori Wada. Also with us for the event will be the UNM students from Los Alamos who joined us in Hiroshima for the memorial ceremony. This program is Read More

Ryan Baca Receives NMSBDC Student Star Award

Submitted by Chris Clark on August 23, 2017

Ryan Baca

SBDC News:

ESPANOLA ― Ryan Baca from Chimayo will receive the New Mexico Small Business Development Center (NMSBDC) Student STAR AWARD for his commitment, dedication and participation in the Espanola SBDC Media Mentorship for the past five years.

Baca participated in local, state, national and international business events under the SBDC Student Media Mentorship with his mentor SBDC Director Julianna Martinez-Barbee where he was actively involved in hands-on experiential learning.

The awards ceremony and community recognition is 4-6

Northern Receives $433,000 National Science Foundation Grant To Develop Cybersecurity Program

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 23, 2017

NNMC News:

The College of Engineering and Technology (CET) at Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) has been awarded $433,689 by the National Science Foundation to develop a cybersecurity concentration in its ABET-accredited Bachelor in Information Engineering Technology (IET).

The Principal Investigator of the project is Dr. Jorge Crichigno, chair of the CET. The project is the result of several years of preparation that include state-of-the-art laboratory technology and advanced instruction capability in cybersecurity.

Dr. Crichigno’s collaborators

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