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Lunch With A Leader: Steinhaus, Hargraves, Rooney

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on November 1, 2016

LWVLA News:

The League of Women Voters will have its monthly community event, Lunch with a Leader, at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15 in Mesa Public Library.

Three speaksers are featured this month. Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus and School Board member Bill Hargraves will discuss the upcoming LAPS bond election and UNMLA CEO Cindy Rooney will explain their upcoming 1mil bond election.

One of UNMLA’s goals is to implement the Early College and Career Academy. The bond can help pay for this program by allowing operational funds generated from the mil levy to support the

LAPS: Support For Emotional Needs Of Students Identified As Gifted

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on November 1, 2016

LAPS News:

Close your eyes and take a deep breath.

Thursday, Oct. 13, a dozen parents with gifted children were gathered in the library of Los Alamos Middle School for a Support for the Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG) parent group. They were being led through a guided relaxation exercise because one of the biggest emotional challenges that gifted students face is learning how to deal with stress.

The SENG Model Parent Group is facilitated by Alison Semanision, GATE instructor at Mountain Elementary and Linda Pike Bennett, MA, GATE Social Studies teacher at the middle school and a licensed Read More

JJAB & UNM-LA Host Free Parenting Workshop Nov. 5

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 31, 2016

Parenting University: Tool Up for Parenting 2016 is Saturday at UNM-LA. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

It’s not too late to sign up for the free parenting workshop taking place Saturday, Nov. 5 at UNM-Los Alamos.

The Juvenile Justice Advisory Board (JJAB) and UNM-Los Alamos are teaming up again to offer Parenting University: Tool Up for Parenting 2016. This workshop is designed to provide parents and caregivers with the practical information that they need to raise healthy and well-balanced children, learn about community resources, and interact with other families of school-aged children. Read More

Special Pancake/Waffle Breakfast Nov. 5

Submitted by Chris Clark on October 31, 2016

Northern New Mexico College Awarded $299,997 Educere Grant From NSF

Submitted by Chris Clark on October 31, 2016

NNMC News:

ESPANOLA, NM ― Northern New Mexico College has been awarded a $299,997 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for its EDUCERE project to increase enrollment and retention of Native American and Hispanic students in the Engineering Program.

From Oct. 1, 2016 to Sept 30, 2019, Northern’s College of Engineering and Technology will implement a research project called EDUCERE: Ensuring Diversity and Undergraduate Completion: Enrichment and Retention in Engineering. The project, which is being led by Drs. Ashis Nandy, Steven Cox and

Los Alamos NJROTC Defeats William Floyd NJROTC

Submitted by Chris Clark on October 31, 2016

NJROTC News:

Los Alamos NJROTC defeated William Floyd NJROTC 845 to 670 last week in the National Air Rifle League.

With the win, Los Alamos NJROTC is in fifth place in their Division with a 1 – 1 record. Los Alamos NJROTC was led by Neil Wilkerson who shot a 242. The remaining contributing members were Julio Shipman, Kaden Lim, and Thomas Kwei. Los Alamos NJROTC is from Los Alamos, NM, and is coached by Wes Shumaker.

William Floyd NJROTC dropped to 0 – 2 on the season. They are currently in ninth place in their Division. William Floyd NJROTC was led by Travis Mazza who shot a

California Condor Visit To NM And Saving A Species

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 31, 2016

The California Condor who visited Los Alamos in 2015. Photo by Joe Fitzgibbon

PEEC News:

The chance visit of a California Condor to Joe Fitzgibbon’s yard in April of last year inspired him to embark on a journey to learn more about his unusual visitor.

Fitzgibbon will share photos, stories and other information about the California Condor, their life history and recovery efforts at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1. This is a free talk at the Los Alamos Nature Center.

Fitzgibbon is a life-long Los Alamos resident with a wide range of interests in the outdoors and the history of this area. He retired from Los Alamos Read More

Scenes From LAMTA’s Annual Masquerade Recital

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 30, 2016

Matthea Fung performs ‘The One-Eyed Witch’ by Walter Noona during the Los Alamos Music Teachers Association’s annual Masquerade Recital Saturday afternoon at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Music Teacher Madeline Williamson gets into the spirit of Halloween during Saturday’s LAMTA’s Masquerade Recital at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

A crowd of young, costumed children wait their turn to perform a Halloween-themed piece during Saturday’s Masquerade Recital at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Training: ‘Why Board Development Matters’ Nov. 3

Submitted by Chris Clark on October 29, 2016

COMMUNITY News:

The next nonprofit training opportunity is only one week away at which Joanna Gillespie will present information about board development and why it matters to nonprofits. Gillespie is a founder and executive director of the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation.

“Why Board Development Matters”

Individuals serve on nonprofit boards for a wide variety of reasons. No matter how much experience board members have, executive directors can help them better understand their role by ensuring that board development is part of every regular meeting. Beginning

SFCC Hosts Veterans & Family Appreciation Day: Resource And Career Fair Nov. 3

Submitted by Chris Clark on October 29, 2016

SFCC News:

SANTA FE ― Santa Fe Community College will host Veterans & Family Appreciation Day: Resource and Career Fair 3-6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3 in the Jemez Room.

The free public event will kick off with a Color Guard Ceremony at 3 p.m. and welcome from Veterans Resource Specialist Gregory Scargall.

This year’s event includes a career fair with information on new benefits and programs for vets, veteran-owned business support, education benefits and veterans’ family services. There also will be a special exhibit of art by William

LAHS Choir Students Hope To Sell All Pumpkins

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 29, 2016

Los Alamos High School Choir students are hoping to sell every one of their pumpkins by Monday, Oct. 31 as part of their annual fundraiser. Photo by Leslie Bucklin Read More

War And Peace In The Middle East: Challenges And Options For The Next President Nov. 2

Submitted by Chris Clark on October 29, 2016

Ambassador Frederic C. Hof

CIR News:

Speaker Ambassador Frederic C. Hof, Director, Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East, Atlantic Council will present: “War and Peace in the Middle East: Challenges and Options for the Next President,” at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2 at the Santa Fe University of Art & Design, in Tipton Hall, 1600 St. Michael’s Dr.

The cost is $15 for CIR members and $20 for non-members and guests. Qualified students with appropriate I.D. are welcome to attend this event for free.

As part of their World Affairs

Come Write In … And Write Your Novel In November!

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 27, 2016

National Novel Writing Month officially begins with a kick-off party at 6 p.m., Nov. 1, upstairs at Mesa Public Library. Courtesy photo

LIBRARY News:

The Los Alamos County Library System is hosting the NaNoWriMo program (short for National Novel Writing Month) in November, joining libraries around the world to support and stimulate writers.

Writers will be encouraged to write a 50,000 word novel during the month – but all writers are welcome to attend, whether their writing takes the form of a novel or something shorter.

The writing officially begins with a kick-off party at 6 p.m., Nov.

Letter To The Editor: Education Is Important

Submitted by Chris Clark on October 27, 2016

By JUDITH MCKENZIE

Los Alamos

I have talked to many people and read many letters with questions about the bond election, in January.

First I want to clear up notions about the ballot. Some are saying that the LAPS and UNMLA are trying to hide something, by being on the same ballot. There is nothing to hide, both questions are on the ballot separately. There will be no tax rate increase with the LAPS Bond.

Some people have heard that some of the bond money will be used to build a new High Tech high school. This is not the case. There is some discussion, with a separate group,

Robinson: Why I Support UNM-LA

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 27, 2016

By JAMES ROBINSON

Los Alamos

Almost 10 years ago, I walked across the stage and received my high school diploma. After all the pomp and circumstance and 12 years in school (nine spent as an out of district student), my only plan was to get out of Los Alamos. Packing up, I moved out to California that August to live the Hollywood life. However, after nine months, the Hollywood life beat me down. Realizing that I could not make it in California, I moved back home and started to look at furthering my education.

I had friends at every college in New Mexico, so I started weighing my options. UNM of course was at Read More

PEEC Announces Top 10 List

Submitted by Chris Clark on October 27, 2016

Here is number 10. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

Ever wonder why people support the Pajarito Environmental Education Center? Well, they are releasing the top ten reasons, one per week, for the rest of this year.

PEEC was founded in 2000 to serve the community of Los Alamos. It offers people of all ages a way toenrich their lives by strengthening their connections to our canyons, mesas, mountains, and skies. PEEC operates the Los Alamos Nature Center at 2600 Canyon Road, holds regular programs and events, and hosts a number of interest groups from birding to hiking

PEEC Offers Two-Day Fly Tying Class

Submitted by Chris Clark on October 27, 2016

Each participant will receive a free copy of Fly Patterns of Northern New Mexico by Karen Denison and Bill Orr. Courtesy photo

PEEC News:

Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is working with fisherman Bill Orr, who co-authored the book Fly Patterns of Northern New Mexico, to offer a two-day fly tying class, 1-3 p.m., Nov. 6 and 20.

Participants will create their own ties designed for local fishing and receive a free copy of his book. All the techniques are time-tested, local patterns that can be transferred to other locations. All experience

NNMC President Richard Bailey Visits Los Alamos

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 26, 2016

Newly hired Northern New Mexico College President Dr. Richard Bailey, Jr., has been on the job seven days. He stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post Tuesday afternoon to meet the news team before heading to the LANL Community Partnerships Office to introduce himself to the folks there. He said he intends to begin hosting open meetings at the college within the next couple of months to share news and garner input from the community. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

LAHS Fabrics Class Creates Blankets For Homeless

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 26, 2016

LAHS Fabrics Class students from left, Genevieve Triplett, Iliana Mendez, Kristin Valdez and Hannah Stafford show off their fleece blankets for the Homeless Family Shelter children. Courtesy/LAPS

LAHS Fabrics Craft students are busy cutting and sewing the fleece fabric to make blankets for the CFYD children. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

The students in Rebecca Jones’ Fabrics Class are making fleece blankets to take to the Homeless Family Shelter in Santa Fe. They also will take fleece blankets to the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD).

The goal is for each student Read More

LAHS Olions Win NMAA One Act Competition

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 26, 2016

Members of the LAHS Olions. Courtesy photo

OLIONS News:

The Olions, the theatre club at Los Alamos High School, won six awards this past weekend at the NMSU High Desert High School Theatre Festival and New Mexico Activities Association State High School One-Act Production Competition.

Olions took first place in the NMAA One-Act Production competition and first place for the best backstage crew.

In addition, LAHS Principal Brad Parker was awarded the Ovation Award for Administrators and Volunteers, Chas

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