Los Alamos High School Graduate Kevin Johnson Becomes CEO Of Starbucks April 3
LAHS 1978 graduate Kevin Johnson, left, takes the helm of Starbucks April 3 from retiring CEO Howard Schultz. Courtesy photo Los Alamos High School 1978 graduate Kevin Johnson will become chief executive office and assume full responsibility for Starbucks global business and operations April 3.
Johnson, his sister Kerry Hinsch and brother Dr. Tim Johnson all grew up in Los Alamos and graduated from LAHS. Dr. Tim Johnson, an optometrist at Eye Associates of New Mexico, still resides in Los Alamos. Johnson’s father, Jim Read More
SFCC Hosts Fantastic Futures Career, Education And Training Resource Fair April 5
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Editor in Chief of Coulture Magazine Alexandra Hehlen on a recent visit to Los Alamos. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordonl/ladailypost.com
Coulture Magazine Editor in Chief Alexandra Hehlen with Deputy Editor in Chief Remington Remmel. Photo by Alexis Fairbanks
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
Los Alamos native Alexandra Hehlen, editor in chief of Coulture Magazine, is a junior majoring in journalism and minoring in business administration at UNC-Chapel Hill. Coulture is a glossy magazine, featuring fashion and culture in a fresh, youthful package.
“I wanted to do Read More
Nature Center: Los Alamos County Department Of Public Utilities Presents Water Is Life 6:30 p.m. Tuesday
Jack Richardson shares the story of water Tuesday evening at the Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC
Jen Pelz discusses vertical challenges to water storage in the Rio Grande watershed Tuesday evening at the Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities is bringing four speakers and a film to the Los Alamos Nature Center 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 4.
The evening starts with a discussion about local rivers and water issues by four speakers followed by a break with refreshments and a chance to meet the speakers. Afterward, they will show the documentary Read More
Invitation To LAPS Community Budget Meetings
Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus
From the Superintendent’s Desk:
As we wait for news about a Special Legislative Session, here is an update about budget and legislative items of interest to the Los Alamos Public Schools.
First, please join us in extending sincere thanks to our local legislators for their hard work and long hours during the 60-day session. Knowing that New Mexico’s economic situation was serious cause for concern, we can all appreciate their support for our employees and the many attempts to make educational improvements. Thank you!
Let’s also extend sincere thanks to our Read More
Community Invited To Job Fair At UNM-LA April 6
The April 6 Job Fair at UNM-LA is open to students and community members. Photo by Nancy Coombs/UNM-LA
A student attending the Job Fair at UNM-LA in 2016 studies employer information. Photo by Nancy Coombs/UNM-LA
UNM-LA News:
- Local businesses meet potential employees April 6 at UNM-LA Job Fair
The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) Office of Student Services is hosting a job fair for students and local community members 1-4 p.m., April 6 in the UNM-LA Student Center (Building 2).
More than 20 large and small businesses from northern New Mexico will be on hand to meet potential new employees. Read More
AG Balderas Announces Conscious Campus Initiative
Attorney General Hector Balderas
LAS VEGAS, NM – In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Attorney General Hector Balderas announced the launch of his office’s statewide Conscious Campus initiative.
The educational initiative aims to help college communities discuss the realities of sexual assault on campus, explore interventions, and benefit from community resources.
“I applaud my alma mater, Highlands University and other participating colleges in New Mexico for taking steps toward making their campuses safer,” Balderas said. “This initiative brings together college Read More
LAHS Key Clubbers Attend Convention In El Paso
From left, Mackenzie Rogers, Paulina Burnside and Shelly Doyle attend standing room only training workshop in El Paso with Melina Burnside, center, (who got to sit). Photo by Morrie Pongratz
Some of the Los Alamos Key Clubbers posing before the awards banquet, front row from left, Morgan Jones, Leah Wolfsberg, Paulina Burnside, Mackenzie Rogers, Melina Burnside and Katy Rogers. Back row from left, Shelly Doyle, Risa Bridge, Sydne Ashford, Catherine Rousculp and Sara Shiina. Photo by Morrie Pongratz
LAHS KEY CLUB News:
This past weekend 17 Los Alamos High School Key Clubbers attended the Read More
Dr. Peter J. Lindberg Memorial Seminar April 13
COMMUNITY News:
The Los Alamos Council on Cancer is pleased to invite the general public and local health care professionals to attend the free Dr. Peter J. Lindberg Memorial Seminar presented by Dr. Fabio Almeida, a Board Member and Medical Advisor of the Prostate Cancer Research Institute, on current and emerging PET/CT imaging techniques in recurring prostate cancer. Dr. James Ziomek, a colleague and personal friend of Dr. Lindberg, will provide introductory comments.
The seminar is 6 p.m., April 13, at First Baptist Church, 2200 Trinity Dr., in Los Alamos. Preceding the speaker, Read More
8th Annual Dolores Huerta Day Of Service Friday
DoS group listening to Carlos Marentes. Courtesy photoStart Off April With Bird Walk In Cañada Bonita
Dusky Grouse. Photo by Hari Viswanathan
PEEC News:
One of the best ways to begin bird watching is by looking for the birds typically seen and heard every day.
Join long-time Los Alamos resident and bird watcher Joe Fitzgibbon at 7 a.m. Saturday, April 1, for a hike along the Cañada Bonita and the Nordic Ski Trails. This high-elevation trek winds through mixed conifer forest and offers breathtaking views. This is the perfect opportunity for adults and children who can hike up to five miles to get outside and admire local species of birds. Sightings may include the Dusky Grouse and the American Three-toed Read More
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Stanley Crawford. Courtesy photoSFCC Celebrates Native American Week March 27-31
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Mountain Students Celebrate Reading Success!
Students who reach their reading goals are high-fived and highly celebrated by staff and fellow students Friday at Mountain Elementary School. Courtesy photo
Mountain Elementary School reading champions, front row from left, Julia Doebling, Anders Medin, Alex Meek and Henry Middleton. Back row from left, Nora Johnson, Ben Dattelbaum and Imogen Middleton. Courtesy photo
Fifth grader Nora Johnson has read 30 books and written 30 book reviews since the beginning of the school year. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Anders Medin and Julia Doebling are celebrated in the school
LACF: Los Alamos Daily Post Presents Media Communications Training For Nonprofits
Los Alamos Daily Post Publisher Carol A. Clark and Lifestyles Editor Bonnie Gordon present ‘Media Communications Training for Nonprofits’ as part of a series of sessions for non-profits organized by the LACF, in partnership with the LANL Foundation and UNM-LA. Courtesy photoLAPS: Parent Survey Responses Needed
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- Create a username in the Public Education Department system (not required to use your real name, answers are not connected to your name)
- Complete the survey
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100+ Women Who Care Donate First Quarter Meeting Funds To Bradbury Science Museum Association
On behalf of 100+ Women Who Care, UWNNM Executive Director Kristy Ortega, right, presents a donation check to BSMA Vice President Ryn Herrmann, left, and BSMA Secretary KayLinda Crawford Friday at the Bradbury Science Museum. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
100+ Women Who Care, the Los Alamos group of women who strive to have a positive impact in the community without the time-consuming effort associated with fundraising, gathered recently for their first quarterly meeting of 2017 at project Y in Central Park Square.
The group chose to award its first quarter funds to the Bradbury Read More
County Hosts Community Brainstorming Session
Members of the public give input on how to lower driving speeds by Mountain Elementary School during a public meeting hosted by the County Public Works Traffic and Street Division Wednesday night at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Traffic and Streets Division Manager Daniel Erickson leads the public meeting on traffic calming Wednesday night at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
The Los Alamos County Public Works’ Traffic and Streets Division and members of the public brainstormed Read More
