New Mexico House Unanimously Passes Bill To Help Native American Students Succeed
Rep. Derrick Lente (D-Sandia Pueblo)
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Rep. Derrick Lente’s (D-Sandia Pueblo) bill to help Native American students succeed, unanimously passed Tuesday night a vote in the New Mexico House of Representatives. HB 484 would require a needs assessment to determine what services school districts need to provide Native American students to improve graduation rates and college readiness.
“We need to create a structure to help Native American students succeed,” Rep. Lente said. “This bill will create a partnership between school districts, superintendents, parents, tribes, Read More
Community Packs Ambassador Huddleston’s Talk
This is a pic from the AAUW talk tonight. The library was packed. More chairs had to be brought in!! Will send you via email some info that you can out with the pic if you want to. Ambassador Vicki Huddleston presents, ‘Our Woman in Havana’, Tuesday evening to an overflow crowd at Mesa Library. Several of the women and men in the audience are Cuban Americans. In her talk sponsored by the American Association of University Women, Ambassador Vicki Huddleston discusses the political realities of the relationship between various U.S. presidents and the United State’s Read More
FSN Hosts Special Needs Workshops
FSN News:Chamisa’s Jozlyn Martinez Wins New Mexico Youth Art Month Flag/Poster Contest
Chamisa Elementary School student Jozlyn Martinez wins state contest. Courtesy photo
CHAMISA News:
Chamisa Elementary School proudly announces that the State of New Mexico’s Elementary Winner for the Youth Art Month Flag/Poster Contest is Jozlyn Martinez.
The school celebrates the efforts of all of the creative problem solvers it has in its sixth grade class. They worked diligently to create a poster that exemplified the theme: “United Through Art.”
Martinez won $100 in art supplies and the Chamisa art program will receive $300 in art supplies from the contest’s sponsor: Sargent Read More
LAPS Superintendent Thanks BSMA For STEM Education Outreach In Northern New Mexico
BSMA President Andy Trottier, left, and LAPS Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus at Gadgets, the souvenir pop-up shop inside the Bradbury Science Museum Association. Photo by KayLinda Crawford
BSMA News:
LAPS Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus, right, visits Gadgets, the Bradbury Science Museum Association’s (BSMA) souvenir pop-up shop, during the recent Chamisa Elementary Science Night at the museum.
The BSMA is the newly formed non-profit association with the sole mission of raising money to support Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education outreach Read More
LAHS/LAMS State Speech & Debate Results
The Los Alamos High School Hilltalkers and the Los Alamos Middle School Hawktalkers celebrate their performances at the New Mexico State Speech and Debate Championship with middle school coach, Sherri Bublitz and high school coach Margo Batha. Courtesy photo
LAHS News:
This past weekend, 40 members of the Los Alamos High School Hilltalkers Speech and Debate team and five members of the Los Alamos Middle School Hawktalkers Speech and Debate team traveled to Manzano High School in Albuquerque to compete in the New Mexico State Speech and Debate.
Both teams turned in many solid performances Read More
Bill For Students To Continue Education Unanimously Passes New Mexico House
Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard
STATE News:
HB 108 Creates Uniformity in Transfer Credits Among New Mexico Colleges
SANTA FE — Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard’s (D-Los Alamos) bill to help students continue their education by creating uniformity in transfer credits among New Mexico colleges unanimously passed the New Mexico House. HB 108 sets up guidelines and provides clarity for transfer students so they will be able to complete their degrees on time and enter the workforce.
“Too many times, I’ve heard of students losing a chance at furthering their education due to inconsistent transfer Read More
Amateur Naturalist: The World Of Acorn Woodpeckers And Pygmy Nuthatches
A dead ponderosa pine stands in the snow-covered forest floor of Acid Canyon. Photo by Robert Dryja
An Acorn Woodpecker stores acorn seeds in the trunk of a dead ponderosa tree. Photo by Robert Dryja
Eight eggs in a Pygmy Nuthatch nest. Photo by Priscilla Stuckey, PhD
By Robert Dryja
Scenes From LAMTA Piano Recital At UNM-LA
Student pianists range in age from 6-14. Courtesy photo
Sonya Akhadov, age 12, performs Busy Mill, Op. 117, No. 3, by Cornelius Gurlitt. Courtesy photo
Audience members taking photos and interactingSFCC To Close For Spring Break March 13-19
SFCC News:Youth Summer Job Applications Close March 13
Trail work crew getting busy last year. Courtesy/YMCA
YMCA News:
- Y Bandelier Corps (YBC) Starts Work In June
Applications for summer employment with The Family YMCA’s Bandelier Corps trail crew closes at 10 p.m., March 13. Hiring for this program is restricted to those ages 16-24.
Application packets and job descriptions are available on the Y’s website at www.laymca.org, at the YMCA 1450 Iris St., and at the Los Alamos and Espanola YMCA teen centers. Two reference forms, within the packet, are required if youth did not work for the Y last year. Applications may be turned in to the Y or the Read More
UNM-LA: Public Notice Of Possible Quorum
UNM-LA Public Notice:
A joint swearing in ceremony for UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board members and Los Alamos Public School Board members has been scheduled:
- Monday, March 6, 2017
- 3-4 p.m.
- Los Alamos County Judge’s Chambers in the Justice Center at 2500 Trinity Dr., Suite C
A Quorum of UNM-LA Advisory Board Members may be present. No action will be taken. Read More
FSN Hosts Special Needs Workshops March 9
FSN News:
Thursday, March 9, Parents Reaching Out (PRO) will be joining with Family Strengths Network (FSN) to present two workshops addressing special needs. PRO is a statewide non-profit that connects with parents, caregivers, and educators to promote healthy, positive and caring experiences for families and children.
The first workshop of the day, Recipes for IEP Success is 10-11:30 a.m. During this workshop parents and caregivers will be informed about Special Education Services, discover the benefits of good record keeping, and learn strategies for communicating with school. Read More
Innovations In Teaching Act Passes House
HOUSE DEMOCRATS News:
- Bill Supports Teachers Who Engage in New & Cutting-Edge Curriculums
SANTA FE – The Innovations in Teaching Act passed the House floor Thursday night by a vote of 37-30. House Bill 105, sponsored by Rep. Andrés Romero (D-Albuquerque) and Rep. Nathan Small (D-Las Cruces), encourages teachers to delve into innovative and cutting-edge curriculums by allowing them to apply for a waiver from standards-based assessments.
“Rather than focus solely on high stakes testing, this bill allows teachers to innovate in their classrooms without being punished on their evaluations,” Read More
Nature Center Hosts Wild Songbird Rehabilitation Talk
A gentle hand nurtures a wild songbird. Courtesy Photo
PEEC News:
Would you like to know how to help a bird in need? At 7 p.m. March 7, Sally Fitzgibbon, Carol Taschek, and Jo Ferdinand, who have more than 15 years of combined experience caring for birds, will share the art of rehabilitating songbirds in Los Alamos. This is a free talk at the Los Alamos Nature Center.
For years people have helped injured wildlife heal and return home. Fitzgibbon, Taschek and Ferdinand will cover how to know whether a bird needs help and how to care for songbirds that need a helping hand. As the weather warms, we Read More
Zumba Fundraiser At Chamisa 6 p.m. Today
COMMUNITY News:
Chamisa Elementary School is hosting a Zumba Fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. today to benefit 6th graders attending the ROPES (Rite of Passage Experience) event at Glorieta.
Water and snacks will be provided. Door prizes will be given. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door.
Contact Zumba instructors Rhonda Cionek or Natalie Smith for tickets at rhondacionek@msn.com or nsmithla@gmail.com.
Ponderosa Montessori School In White Rock Celebrates Read Across America 2017
Students at the Ponderosa Montessori School in White Rock enjoyed books with an Earth Day theme and a birthday cake in honor of Dr. Seuss during today’s was ‘Read Across America Day’ a celebration commemorating the birthday of Theodore Seuss Geisel, American writer, cartoonist, animator, book publisher, and artist best known for authoring children’s books under the pen name Dr. Seuss. Courtesy photo
Students Learn To Ski And Snowboard At Pajarito
Students get a lift up the mountain Wednesday during their training class. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Fifth graders get some assistance to reach the top of Pajarito Mountain. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
A student takes a spill in the snow. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Pajarito Mountain has taught youngsters how to ski and snowboard for many years but for the last three years, business has skyrocketed at the Snowsports School.
Not only does the school coordinate with all five elementary schools in Los Alamos to provide Read More
Athlete Of The Week: Cade Gasway
Althlete of the Week, basketball player Cade Gasway. Photo by John Mchale/ladailypost.com
HILLTOPPER News:
What do you hope to get out of playing basketball in high school?
Gain experience working as a team and mkae some great memories playing with teammates.
What is your favorite subject in school?.
Science (in general). Taking Forensic Science right now.
Where do you hope to attend college and what do you want to study?
Looking at Adam’s State in Alamosa, Colo. Study computer
Coach question-what makes this athlete stand out?
Well, for one thing…he’s 6’8″?! Read More
