Education

2017 Los Alamos Business Recycler Of The Year

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 12, 2017

PEEC Executive Director Katie Bruell, left, and Los Alamos County Environmental Services Manager Angelica Gurule hold up the 2017 Business Recycler of the Year Certificate awarded to PEEC. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com 

Chamisa Elementary School Principal Suzanne Lynne, left, and Los Alamos County Environmental Services Manager Angelica Gurule hold up the award Chamisa Elementary received. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

COUNTY News:

Chamisa Elementary School and Pajarito Environmental Educational Center (PEEC) win 2017 Business Recycler of the Year Read More

DEA Launches Website To Target College Drug Use

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 12, 2017
DEA News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration launched CampusDrugPrevention.gov, a new website focused on preventing and addressing college drug use.
 
“We must talk to folks about the dangers and consequences of drug abuse, and base those conversations on facts and science,” DEA Acting Administrator Chuck Rosenberg said. “With this website, we put valuable information in the hands of higher education leaders who can use it to enlighten, teach, and change the culture.”
 
This new website is DEA’s latest effort to support drug
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PEEC Offers Three Astronomy Programs This Weekend

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 12, 2017
 
PEEC News:
 
This weekend the Los Alamos Nature Center has three astronomy programs:
  • A special summer stars event 8-10 p.m., Friday, July 14;
  • The PBS Science Café 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, July 15; and
  • The planetarium film From Earth to the Universe playing at 2 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, July 15 and 16.
John Lorenzen is leading Friday’s fascinating summer stars workshop. This two-hour program will begin in the planetarium and include an introduction to seasonal constellations.
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Northern New Mexico College Hosts El Rito Watershed Conference Friday, July 14

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 11, 2017
NNMC News:
 
Northern New Mexico College invites community members, conservationists and interested parties to The El Rito Watershed from the Ground Up Conference, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 14 at Northern’s El Rito campus.
 
The conference is premised on the notion that natural communities are dependent upon their watersheds, which when carefully used and protected, can continuously sustain productive local economies with a high quality of life.
 
The conference features more than 20 local authorities who will discuss various aspects of the El Rito
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National History Day Nationals Contest Finalists

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 11, 2017

NMHC News:

Sixty-seven National History Day state finalists proudly represented New Mexico at the national competition June 12-15 at the University of Maryland.

Projects from Los Alamos High School, Moriarty High School, Silver City High School, Albuquerque Christian School and Academy for Technology and the Classics in Santa Fe went on to compete in the final rounds of their respective categories:

Sydne Ashford and Miriam Wallstrom (Los Alamos High School) for their Group Website Containment Begins: How the Berlin Airlift Took a Stand Against Soviet Communism; Steven West (Albuquerque Read More

Special Meeting About UNM Press July 24

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 11, 2017
NMBC News:
 
As a result of the administrative reorganization taking place at UNM Press, the New Mexico Book Co-op will be having a fact-finding lunch with the Interim Provost of UNM Dr. Craig White and Dean Dr. Richard Clement of UNM Libraries who is scheduled to take over as administrative contact for UNM Press this summer.
 
NM Book Co-op has requested that the new Director of UNM Press also be present since the last day for the current Director of UNM Press, John Byram, is July 25. It is unknown who the new Director of UNM Press will be. Dean Clement was involved with the decision
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Star Party: Fort Union National Monument July 22

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 10, 2017
Courtesy photo
 
FUNM News:
 
WATROUS ― Fort Union National Monument announces its next Star Party, weather permitting, Saturday night July 22.
 
New Mexico is renowned for its enchanting landscape and open skies. Throughout history, mankind has turned their eyes to the celestial bodies of the night sky in awe and wonder. The stars found in the dark sky have helped humanity to traverse the land and sea, prepare for the coming changes in seasons, and to inspire the imagination.
 
We once again invite you to join the “Dark Side” at Fort Union National Monument as
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Maker Fun Factory VBS At UMC-LA July 24-28

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 10, 2017
UMC-LA News:
 
A summer kids’ event called Maker Fun Factory VBS is July 24-28, and is being hosted at First United Methodist Church Los Alams.
 
At Maker Fun Factory, kids discover that God made them—and for a purpose! Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, make and devour yummy treats, experience one-of- a-kind Bible adventures, collect Bible Memory Buddies to remind them of God’s love, and test out Sciency-Fun Gizmos they’ll take home and play with all summer long.
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LAPS: Notice Of Possible Quorum July 11

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 10, 2017

LAPS News:

Notice of Possible Quorum:

Members of the Los Alamos School Board may attend the Barranca Design Public Meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, at Barranca Elementary School Gymnasium at 57 Loma del Escolar.

A Quorum may be present and no action will be taken. Read More

PBS Science Café: Invisible Universe Revealed

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 10, 2017

Hubble launched in 1990 and has taken fascinating images like this one since then. Courtesy/NASA

PEEC News:

The Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium is hosting presentation on one of NASA’s most ambitious experiments. After watching NOVA: Invisible Universe Revealed, Dr. Rick Wallace of Los Alamos will discuss the astronomical significance of the Hubble’s findings, including cosmic expansion and supermassive black holes. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to uncover the invisible mysteries of our Universe.

Wallace has a Ph.D. in Astronomy and Astrophysics from the University Read More

Family Night At Los Alamos Nature Center July 11

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 9, 2017

Melissa Mackey

PEEC News:

Tuesday, July 11, is Family Night at the Los Alamos Nature Center.

Enjoy an evening of games and hands-on activities 6-7 p.m. with Mesa Public Library’s Melissa Mackey. The nature center will be open until 8 p.m. for exploring the exhibits.

The second Tuesday of each month is Family Night at the nature center. Thanks to a generous sponsorship from the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos, this program is free for all.

Next month’s Family Night is Aug. 9.

For more information about this and other programs offered by the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC), visit www.peecnature.org Read More

Summer Stars Introduction At Nature Center

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 9, 2017

Los Alamos Nature Center on Canyon Road. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

Become familiar with the seasonal skies at the Los Alamos Nature Center.

Friday July 14, 8-10 p.m., join John Lorenzen for a fascinating astronomy presentation at the Los Alamos Nature Center. This two-hour program will begin in the planetarium and include an introduction to seasonal constellations.

After becoming familiar with celestial features, the group will view the night sky via telescopes, weather permitting.

Lorenzen has enjoyed guiding learners of all ages in the wonders of astronomy. He has worked in a variety Read More

Heinrich Aims To Increase Access To Pell Grants, Make College More Affordable

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 7, 2017
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal (CA-24) have introduced bicameral legislation, the Middle Class Creating Higher Education Affordability Necessary to Compete Economically (CHANCE) Act, to increase access to affordable post-secondary education for low- to moderate-income students.
 
The bill would address the significant loss in value of Pell Grants by adjusting them for inflation, reinstate year-round Pell Grants, and increase the number of eligible semesters from 12 to 15.
 
“As
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Summer Family Evening: Aparejo Burro Packing

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 7, 2017

Learn about the Aparejo Packing System July 12 at the Los Alamos Nature Center, part of the Summer Family Evening program sponsored by Del Norte Credit Union. Photo by Sue Barns

PEEC News:

Ever wonder what it would be like to meet burros up close? Come to the Los Alamos Nature Center at 6:30 p.m. July 12 to find out.

Thanks to a sponsorship from Del Norte Credit Union, the Aparejo Packing System will demonstrate the old Spanish-style packing system on live burros. Meet the friendly mules face-to-face and learn about their work as cargo-movers along the trails of the Southwest. Staff also will Read More

Speaker Dan Winske Continues Faith And Science Forum Series

Submitted by Kirsten Laskey (ladp admin) on July 7, 2017
 
COMMUNITY News:
 
Wednesday, July 12, Dr. Dan Winske continues the Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum summer series by speaking on “Looking into the Future: Prediction and Prophecy.”
 
In this talk Winske examines the methodology of predicting the future, both in the context of science and of religion. In particular, he will survey how the scientific method allows making trustworthy predictions of future physical environments. He then shows how essentially this same methodology can be used to examine the validity of prophecy and promise from religious traditions (e.g.,
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ProcessQM To Host NQA-1 Lead Auditor And Commercial Grade Dedication Training

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 4, 2017
PQM News:
 
ProcessQM, LLC, a quality management company based in Northern New Mexico, announced it is hosting quality training sessions in Los Alamos the week of July 10-14 in partnership with Project Management Institute Otowi Bridge NM Chapter, Theseus Professional Services, Nuclear Training Institute, and United Controls International. 
 
Two courses, focused primarily on NQA-1 quality assurance, will be held at the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce at 109 Central Park Square.
 
“While the data is too restricted to conduct a thorough analysis
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Four Local Experts Discuss Recent Discoveries In Astronomy At Nature On Tap Thursday

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 4, 2017
PEEC News: 
 
The community is invited to discuss the latest findings in astronomy Thursday at Nature on Tap.
 
Local astronomers and astrophysicists Dr. Joyce Guzik, Dr. Paul Arendt, Dr. Galen Gisler and Dr. Steve Becker will provide an engaging discussion about black holes, the upcoming solar eclipse, NASA’s latest probes, the moons of Jupiter and Saturn, the night sky and upcoming planetarium shows.
 
Nature on Tap is part of a series of conversations about art, history, nature and science. PEEC is hosting Thursday’s talk 5:30-7 p.m. at UnQuarked in Central
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