On The Job In Los Alamos: At UNM-LA
On the job in Los Alamos: UNM-LA Enrollment Services Coordinator Barbara Cohen with Student Workers Lydia Gurule, left, and Selena Archuleta. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.comUNM-Los Alamos Summer Classes Begin June 5
The Introduction to Astronomy class conducts outdoor labs to view the wonders of the night sky. Courtesy/UNM-LA
UNM-LA News:
Summer classes at the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) will begin Monday, June 5. Registration is open and there are still openings in many face-to-face and online classes. Course schedules are available at many locations around Los Alamos or on the UNM-LA website.
Students who have just finished high school, college students who are home for the summer, and summer employees at Los Alamos National Laboratory will find UNM-LA offers many core curriculum Read More
Los Alamos Genealogical Association Meets June 8
LAGA News:
The Los Alamos Genealogical Association will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 8 at the Los Alamos Mesa Public Library.
Henrietta Christmas and Paul Rhetts will present a program about (and from) their recent book, “The Basic Genealogy Checklist”.
The traditional no-host social dinner will convene at 5:30 p.m. at China Moon prior to the meeting.
LAPS Transportation Department Celebrates End Of School Year
Los Alamos Public Schools Transportation Department celebrates the end of the school year Wednesday. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
The Los Alamos Public Schools Transportation staff honor retiring LAPS bus drivers John Stam, second from left, and Dianna Doughty Wednesday at LAPS Transportation. Also pictured are Chris Smith and Keith Rosenbaum. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Ernie Evans, left, and Jeff Sandoval play darts during Wednesday’s LAPS Transportation potluck. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
From left: Read More
Los Alamos National Bank Helps Hundreds Of Students Tour Bradbury Science Museum
LANB Market President Liddie Martinez engages with Pojoaque Valley students as they participate in a scavenger hunt around the museum. Photo by KayLinda Crawford
Pojoaque Valley students explore the many exhibits at the Bradbury Science Museum. Photo by KayLinda Crawford
Two Pojoaque Valley students look closely at the Energy-Saving Projects exhibit during their field trip to the museum. Photo by KayLinda Crawford
BSMA News:
In a combined effort, Los Alamos National Bank (LANB) and the Bradbury Science Museum Association (BSMA) provided bus transportation for some 1,200 students Read More
History On Tap: The Soviet Side Of The Cold War Tonight!
Los Alamos History Museum News:
Join the Los Alamos History Museum for History on Tap, for an engaging discussion about the Soviet side of the Cold War with Samantha Lippard. History on Tap, part of the On Tap series presented by the Los Alamos Creative District, is 5:30 p.m. today at UnQuarked, 145 Central Park Square.
How did the other side live during the Cold War? This edition of History on Tap will explore the Soviet side of the Cold War, from Levi’s blue jeans and the British Invasion to cosmonauts and Soviet television. Come learn about the many ways in which the Soviet Union and the United States Read More
PEEC Receives Funding To Get People Outside
New Belgium Brewing has donated millions to communities where they brew and/or serve their beer, a list that includes Los Alamos. Courtesy Image
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC), operators of the Los Alamos Nature Center, recently received two grants to help get people outside. One funder, New Belgium Brewery, makers of Fat Tire Ale, is a long-time supporter of the nature center, while the second, the Clif Bar Family Foundation, is a new supporter of the center.
Clif Bar Family Foundation will support PEEC’s popular Passport to the Pajarito Plateau program. Read More
Splash Into Summer Party Noon To 3 p.m. Friday
Los Alamos High School Class Of 2007 Says Thanks!
The Los Alamos High School Class of 2007 would like to send a big THANK YOU to the following local businesses that helped make our weekend so wonderful! Skip Wecksung, Kirk Webber, Aspen Copies, Fine Line Vinyl, Holiday Inn Express, NM Wine Tours LLC, El Parasol, Blue Window, Bathtub Row Brewing Coop, Pajarito Brewpub and VFW. Courtesy photoNew Mexico Sheriff’s Association Awards Scholarships
Four Los Alamos High School graduating seniors have received scholarships of $525 from the New Mexico Sheriff’s Association. The students are from left, Melina Burnside, Jaime Justice, Kenidee Hatler and Madeline Beck. They were presented with their scholarships Tuesday evening at the Los Alamos High School Honors Convocation by Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero. Lucero thanked the Los Alamos Sheriff’s Posse, the Fraternal Order of Police and local residents for contributing to the scholarships. Morrie Pongratz at far left emceed the event. Courtesy photo. Read More
VBS At First Baptist Church In Los Alamos June 5-9
Courtesy/FBCLos Alamos Nature Center Garden In Full Bloom
Thanks to Larry Deavan’s care and knowledge, the penstemon garden at the Los Alamos Nature Center is amazingly colorful, but it won’t last long. Stop by the nature center this week to see the impressive array of flowers and watch the many pollinators collect nectar from this vivid area. Photo by Beth Cortright Read More
Rotary Honors Distinguished Student Beatrice Nisoli
Rotary Distinguished Student of Service Beatrice Nisoli speaks at Rotary, as from left, Rotarian Alison Pannell, parents Cristiano and Donatella Nisoli, and teacher Margo Batha look on. Photo by Oliver Morris
COMMUNITY News:
Los Alamos High School junior Beatrice Nisoli was honored recently by the Rotary Club of Los Alamos as a Distinguished Student of Service. Nisoli is the daughter of Donatella and Cristiano Nisoli.
Each school year, the Rotary Club of Los Alamos selects nine high school juniors to honor as a Distinguished Student of Service. Juniors are recognized in hopes of inspiring Read More
Rotary Briefed On Community Internship Collaboration
Therese Crepeau, an intern with the Community Internship Collaboration, speaks to the Rotary Club of Los Alamos during its May 23 meeting. Courtesy Photo
ROTARY News:
Therese Crepeau, an intern with the Community Internship Collaboration, a program designed to give interns hands-on experience working in local businesses the opportunity to work with motivated students, described the program during a May 23 presentation at the Rotary Club of Los Alamos.
She was joined at the podium by Rotarian Laura Loy who directed the program through UNM-Los Alamos. Guests at the meeting Read More
Three Big Promotions At Los Alamos Public Schools
New Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations Lisa Montoya
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kurt Steinhaus has announced three promotions within Los Alamos Public Schools.
Lisa Montoya has been selected to serve as the new assistant superintendent for Finance and Operations, effective July 1. She has been employed with the District since August 2014 as the Chief Financial Officer and has brought with her more than 17 years of business knowledge. She received a Business Administration degree from New Mexico State University.
As the Chief Financial Officer, Read More
Partnership Between Y, Bandelier And UNM-LA Creates Class To Enhance Understanding For Federal Jobs
COMMUNITY News:
A partnership between the Y, Bandelier and UNM-LA has created a new college credit class this summer that can help people understand and apply for federal jobs.
The Environmental Technology course, “Introduction to Conservation and Land Management,” is 3-5 p.m. Fridays, June 16 to July 21.
Introduction to Conservation and Land Management, taught by Bandelier’s Chief of Resource Management Jeremy Sweat, was created for participants in the Y Bandelier Corps (YBC) through The Family YMCA, but also is being offered to all UNM-LA students.
The course will begin with a Read More
Rotary Announces 4-Way Test Essay Winners
From left, first-place essay winner Griffin Light and his parents; LAMS Language Arts teacher Suzanne Montoya; second-place winner Garrett Slama and his father; and third-place winner Zachary Schraad and his mother. Courtesy photo
ROTARY News:
Three 8th-grade students from Los Alamos Middle School were honored recently at the Rotary Club of Los Alamos for their award-winning essays based upon Rotary’s 4-Way Test, a set of principles Rotarians aspire to live by:
- Is it the truth?
- Is it fair to all concerned?
- Will it build good will?
- and better friendships?
- Will it be beneficial
Bird Walk In Upper Water Canyon Saturday
Learn about local birds from bird watcher Joe Fitzgibbon. Courtesy Photo
PEEC News:
Los Alamos resident and bird watcher Joe Fitzgibbon will lead a hike at 7 a.m. Saturday in Upper Water Canyon. This half-day trip will take birders about two miles along the bottom of the canyon, through a mosaic of burned and unburned areas. Sightings may include the empidonax flycatchers (Dusky, Hammond’s, and Cordilleran), wrens, Western Tanagers, Stellar’s Jays, Green-tailed Towhees, warblers and woodpeckers.
Fitzgibbon has always been passionate about the outdoors and the history of Los Alamos. Read More
Two-Day Geology Tour Of Mount Taylor Region In June
Mount Taylor. Photo by Fraser Goff
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is offering a special overnight tour June 17-18 of the Mount Taylor region. The tour will focus on the geology of the area, and is suitable for geologists and non-geologists alike. Space is limited for this trip.
Geologists Fraser and Cathy Goff will lead the tour, which includes the earth science and volcanology of Mount Taylor and surrounding areas. There are various stops along the drive to Mount Taylor on the first day, some of which will highlight rocks with interesting mineralogy and textures. Read More
Participants Sought For New Mexico Girl’s State
Participants at New Mexico Girl’s State in 2016. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Local resident and American Legion Auxiliary icon Marie Todd who has been in charge of the program since being passed the torch in 1969 from Louise Mendez is hopeful that local young ladies will take the opportunity to experience what New Mexico has to offer.
Young women headed into their senior year in high school can apply for New Mexico Girl’s State being held June 4-9 this year. The one week experience boasts tremendous leadership training, three college credits and the experience of a lifetime surrounded in Americanism. Read More
