American Federation Of Teachers New Mexico On New Mexico General Election Results
AFTNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE – American Federation of Teachers New Mexico President Stephanie Ly released the following statement:
“Voters across New Mexico cast their ballots for candidates who campaigned for a strong system of public education in New Mexico, protections for working New Mexicans, and increased transparency in our government and at the ballot box, and the results are clear.
“After two years of Republican control of the New Mexico House of Representatives, voters rejected failed policies like mandatory retention, so-called Right to Work, and the privatization of our schools Read More
Community Input Wanted For Suicide Prevention Commercial For Reel Deal
Senior Parent Night At LAHS Nov. 14
Playing At Nature Center Planetarium This Weekend
Courtesy/PEEC
Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The Los Alamos Nature Center Panetarium will kick off the weekend at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11 with an astronomy show by astrophysicist Galen Gisler that will investigate what is known about the origins of the universe.
Prehistoric sea creatures will come to life on the planetarium dome at 2 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 12 and 13, when fossil hunters reveal findings in remote locations and a prehistoric story unfolds.
For more information about these and future planetarium shows, visit www.peecnature.org/planetarium or Read More
Scenes From Parenting University At UNM-LA
Participants attending Saturday’s parenting workshop at UNM-LA assess their personality colors. Photo by Nancy Coombs/UNM-LA
Dr. Scott Campbell answers questions from participants during Saturday’s parenting workshop. Photo by Nancy Coombs/UNM-LA
UNM-LA News:
Parenting University: Tool Up for Parenting 2016 took place Saturday at UNM-Los Alamos. The workshop was held with support from the Juvenile Justice Advisory Board.
Dr. Scott Carroll, associate professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the UNM School of Medicine, presented a broad overview of Read More
Russell Posegate Serves As Principal For The Day
Mountain Elementary School student Russell Posegate delivers the morning announcements in his role as Principal for a Day. Photo by Jennifer Guy
Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus, Mountain Principal for a Day Russell Posegate and Mountain Principal Jennifer Guy prepare to get down to business. Los Alamos Daily Post
Mountain Elementary School student Russell Posegate assumed control of his school Tuesday, Nov. 1, as Principal for the Day.
Posegate won the temporarily leadership role during the silent auction event that was part of the school’s
Chamisa Pancake Breakfast To Honor Veterans
CHAMISA News:
Chamisa Elementary School in White Rock is hosting a special pancake breakfast to honor local Veterans.
All proceeds will be donated to Los Alamos VFW Post 8874.
The breakfast 7:15-8:15 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 10 in the Chamisa Gymnasium.
Cost is $5/plate (Vets are free!). Diners may pre-order or pay at the door. Read More
AVID Going Strong At Los Alamos Middle School
The LAMS AVID team, from left, Anna Vargas-Gutierrez, Suzuko Grow, Sherri Bublitz, Andy Ainsworth, Eva Abeyta and Suzanne Montoya. Not pictured, Craig Washnock. Courtesy photoLAPS News:
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a new elective class for middle school students this year that helps prepare them for high school and college by teaching study and organizational skills.
This is the first year for the AVID program at the Los Alamos Middle School. The AVID team attended Summer Institute training in June and consists of: Andy Ainsworth, Eva Abeyta, Sherri Bublitz, Read More
Principal Payne Surprises Class With Sweet Random Act of Recognition
Topper Freshman Academy Principal J. Carter Payne brought sweets to all the students in Whitney Pomeroy’s class to celebrate one student’s perfect attendance record. Courtesy photoHaving the discipline to be on time, every day and to every class, is a habit that leads to success in school. But dependable students don’t always get the attention and praise that they deserve.
Topper Freshmen Academy Principal, J. Carter Payne launched a new initiative at LAHS, called Random Acts of Recognition (RAR). He found a fun way to recognize a student who had perfect Read More
Rooney: Vote On Bond C Is Vital For UNM-LA
Cynthia Rooney, CEO of the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos, speaks at Kiwanis on State Bond C and its importance to UNM-LA. Photo by Don CaspersonBy CHARMIAN SCHALLER
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos
Cynthia Rooney, chief executive officer of the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA), spoke at Kiwanis on Oct. 25, explaining the importance of the $142,356,000 State Bond Question C on the Nov. 8 General Election ballot.
Rooney is a former professor at the University of New Mexico Anderson School of Management. At UNM-LA, she was a professor, Business Department chairwoman, associate dean, Read More
Ancestral Puebloan Constellations Presentation Nov. 18
Mark Raney, here with a friend, presents Pueblo astronomy at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC
Kokopelli, an Ancestral Puebloan constellation and cultural icon. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
What did Ancestral Puebloans know about stars? What constellations did they use? What do we have in common?
Mark Raney will answer these questions and more at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, in the Los Alamos Nature Center planetarium. Raney will describe shared religious concepts between the Pueblos and surrounding cultures. This planetarium show will link images of Ancestral Read More
Family Night At Los Alamos Nature Center Nov. 8
Melissa Mackey
PEEC News:
Tuesday, Nov. 8 is Family Night at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Enjoy an evening of games, hands-on activities, and music, 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.
Mark your calendars: the second Tuesday of every 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.
For more information about this and other programs offered by the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC), visit www.peecnature.org Read More
Officials File Joint School Election Proclamations
Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover accepts respective election proclamations this afternoon from UNM-Los Alamos CEO Dr. Cindy Rooney and Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus for the Jan. 24, 2017 joint special mail out election. The cost of the election will be split between the two institutions. For further information on the election at this time, contact the schools directly. Courtesy photo Read More
LAHS NJROTC Drill And PT Teams Compete At NMMI
Members of the LAHS NJROTC Drill & PT Teams. Courtesy photoLANL Foundation And Centerra Create Rio Arriba County Excellence In Teaching Award
LANLF News:Reading Event At New Mexico Museum Of Natural History & Science
RC News:- Puppet Theater, where visitors will be introduced to scientific vocabulary;
- Craft Station;
- Reading station where families can read to each
Los Alamos NJROTC Defeats Liberty NJROTC
NJROTC News:Liberty NJROTC dropped to 0 – 4 on the season. They are currently in ninth place in their Division. Shooting their highest team score of the season
PEEC’s Top 10 List Continues: #6
The number 6 reason why people support PEEC is to support the great work PEEC does to coordinate wonderful volunteer efforts like this year’s White Rock Clean Up Project. Photo by Phillip Noll Read More
Local Extension Office GMO Program Nov. 10
EXTENSION OFFICE News:
