Attorney General Balderas Announces Technology Grant Opportunity For Schools, Local Government Agencies
AG News:July Night Sky Show And We Are Stars Film At Nature Center This Weekend
Goodwin: Educational Retirement Plan
By JAN GOODWIN, Executive Director Amateur Naturalist: The Growth Of Ponderosa
One tall ponderosa tree with a square silhouette dominates over the other large but conical shaped trees. Photo by Robert Dryja
Amateur Naturalist: The Growth of PonderosaNEA Honors Dr. Veronica García For Leading Public Education Advocacy In New Mexico
EDUCATION News:
- Annual gala also marks 50th anniversary of the NEA Human and Civil Rights Awards Dinner
BOSTON—Because of her hard work and strong advocacy for public education and students, especially for disadvantaged children from poor families, Dr. Veronica García, the superintendent of Santa Fe Public Schools, has been awarded the NEA H. Councill Trenholm Award.
Since 1967, NEA has recognized and honored those who have fought — and continue to fight — for human and civil rights. This year, NEA honored the outstanding work of 12 American social justice heroes at its annual Human
Training Conducted For School Officials On Internet Crimes Against Children
EDUCATION And SAFETY News:“As a prosecutor and as a father, I understand how critically important it is to keep the children of our community safe from child predators,” D’Antonio said.
SFCC Paramedic Program Accepting Applications
SFCC News:Former Los Alamos Resident Dr. Jessamyn Fairfield Receives Institute Of Physics’ Award
Dr. Jessamyn Fairfield is the 2017 recipient of the Institute of Physics’ Mary Somerville Medal and Prize. Courtesy photo
SCIENCE News:
Dr. Jessamyn Fairfield of the National University of Ireland Galway and former Los Alamos resident is the recipient of the 2017 Mary Somerville Medal and Prize.
She received the medal and prize for her work as a speaker and writer on physics for a popular audience, and for having organized and hosted many innovative events bringing physics to the Irish public.
Fairfield has an extensive and varied track record of bringing physics to the public, Read More
UNM-LA Bids Farewell To Interim Dean Kay Willerton
Members of the Los Alamos Fire Department present Willerton with a plaque, thanking her for her instrumental role in starting the Fire Science and EMS programs. Photo by Nancy Coombs/UNM-LA
Kay Willerton, sitting with Don Willerton, her son and daughter-in-law Scott and Grace Willerton, listens as UNM-LA CEO Dr. Cindy Rooney relates a story about their work together. Photo by Nancy Coombs/UNM-LA
LAFD Chief Troy Hughes and Kay Willerton share memories. Photo by Nancy Coombs/UNM-LA
The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) faculty and staff gathered Read More
Scenes From Safety Town Graduation
Safety Town graduates sing for their family and friends Friday at Mountain School. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Safety Town graduates in their police hats today at Mountain School. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus addresses parents and families of Safety Town graduates today at Mountain School. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone addresses Safety Town graduates and their famililes at today’s graduation. Sgambellone introduced the Read More
PEEC Offers Discussion Course To Explore Creating Climate Change Solutions
PEEC brings another Northwest Earth Institute discussion course, Change is our Choice, to Los Alamos. Courtesy photoLos Alamos Nature Center’s Summer Holiday Hours
Water Canyon is one of the beautiful hikes that is part of the second Passport to the Pajarito Plateau. Photo by Beth CortrightAmerican Federation Of Teachers New Mexico React To New Mexico ESSA Plan
AFT News:“New Mexico educators know the analysis of a for-profit group of so-called reform minded consultants, executives, and coaches cannot be taken at face value when they claim our state’s ESSA education plan was rated ‘best in the nation’ of the 17 plans submitted so far to the federal government.
Local Expert Leads Monthly Wildflower Walk July 3
Wildflowers along Quemazon trail. Photo by Yvonne Keller
Wildflower expert Chick Keller, right, leads wildflower walks for PEEC. Photo by Josip LoncaricLAPS Presents CIP Plans For Leased Facilities
Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus makes a presentation to County Council regarding the school district’s proposed capital improvement projects to some of its lease facilities. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Los Alamos Public Schools officials presented three capital improvement projects to Los Alamos County Council during its regular meeting Tuesday night in hopes the Council will approve capital improvement funds for the projects at a future meeting.
Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus discussed the projects, Read More
LAPD Holds Active Shooter Training: ‘Run, Hide, Fight’
Los Alamos Police Officers Sgt. Chris Ross, left, Cpl. Jack Casias and Sgt. Daniel Roberts teach an Active Shooter class today at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building. The instructors taught to the phrase ‘Run, Hide, Fight’, telling people to run if they can, hide if they are stuck, and if the shooter finds you, then fight with whatever you can from hot coffee to sharp pencils. LAPD already has taught this class to Los Alamos Public Schools staff as well as at Zia Credit Union, the Los Alamos Teen Center and various Los Alamos National Laboratory buildings. The goal of the training Read More
Los Alamos Ranked #3 Of Best Public Schools In U.S.
EDUCATION News:
Out of 2,770 counties in the United States, research conducted by Niche finds that Los Alamos County is ranked the #3 County with the Best Public Schools in America.
This ranking assesses 2,770 counties in the U.S. The same methodology is used to produce the Public Schools Grade for each ranked county as well as additional places.
Statistics are primarily obtained from the U.S. Census and represent the most recent data available. This ranking is based on the average Niche K-12 Overall Grade for every public school serving the area, where each school is weighted by Read More
New Mexico Book Co-op Fact-Finding Lunch With UNM Interim Provost About UNM Press
NMBC News:Local Youth Attend Santa Fe Opera
The Espanola Valley Opera Guild hosted local youth and their families at the Santa Fe Opera. Courtesy/EVOG
OPERA News:
The Espanola Valley Opera Guild hosted more than 60 local youth and their families Monday, June 26 at the Santa Fe Opera.
The students were members of the Pojoaque Valley High School Choir and Moving Arts Espanola. They were treated to a dessert tailgate/masquerade party on Twomey Terrace at the Opera and were served gelato made by Daniel’s Café in Los Alamos, homemade cookies and sparkling apple cider.
The students received free tickets to attend Read More
Los Alamos Nature Center Summer Family Evenings Presents Santa Fe Botanical Gardens Event
The Santa Fe Botanical Gardens brings plants and hands-on activities to the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center’s Summer Family Evenings program presents a plant-inspired experience with the Santa Fe Botanical Gardens at 6:30 p.m., .Wednesday, July 5 at the Los Alamos Nature Center.
Activities inclue planting a seedling to take home, a family-friendly scavenger hunt and discovering how to make one’s garden thrive in northern New Mexico.
A representative from the Santa Fe Botanical Gardens will share her knowledge Read More
