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NMSA-AI Announces New Executive Director

Submitted by Chris Clark on September 21, 2016

NMSA-AI News:

SANTA FE ― New Mexico School for the Arts-Art Institute (NMSA-AI) has announced Shelley Winship as its new executive director. Winship, a resident of Chimayó, brings more than three decades of nonprofit and for-profit experience to the organization.

“On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am delighted to welcome Shelley as the new executive director,” Board Chair Ned Bennett said. “Shelley’s leadership and breadth of qualifications will help steer the course of our unique public-private partnership during the next critical phase of our evolution

Balderas Launches Year Of The Student Outreach Campaign To Empower New Mexicans Of All Ages

Submitted by Chris Clark on September 21, 2016

AG News:

SANTA FE ― Attorney General Hector Balderas proudly announces his 2016-2017 Outreach campaign, Year of The Student.

This newest phase of his office’s ongoing educational campaign encourages New Mexicans of all ages to see themselves as students and invest in learning opportunities that will equip them with the tools they need to make healthy and informed decisions.

“We recognize that all New Mexicans need skills and training to empower themselves for a safer, healthier and more prosperous future,” Balderas said. “The opportunity to learn transcends

AFT-NM Reacts To OECD Education Report

Submitted by Chris Clark on September 21, 2016

AFT-NM News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― American Federation of Teachers New Mexico President Stephanie Ly released the following statement:

“The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s (OECD) latest education report paints a troubling picture for early education access and enrollment and educator pay in the United States.

“We have a lot of work to do to serve the needs of our students from cradle to career according to the newly released ‘Education at a Glance’ report. With only 42 percent of children enrolled in early childhood education in the United

CIR Fall 2016 Lecture Series Begins With ‘China/Japan Confrontation In The East China Sea’ Oct. 8

Submitted by Chris Clark on September 21, 2016

CIR News:

Council on International Relations’ Fall 2016 lecture series on the China Seas begins with a talk by Ambassador Michael Armacost of Stanford University’s Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center.

Armacost is a former ambassador to Japan and the Philippines and his talk is entitled: The China/Japan Confrontation in the East China Sea.

The talk is 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 8 at the Forum at Santa Fe University of Art and Design, 1600 St. Michael’s Dr. Tickets are $20 for non-members and $15 CIR members.

Youth Mental Health First Aid Course Classes And Certification Sept. 27 And Oct. 1

Submitted by Chris Clark on September 21, 2016

LAPS: Open Invitation To Community

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 20, 2016

Los Alamos High School. Courtesy/LAPS

Los Alamos High School main office lobby. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

As part of saying thank you to parents and the community, Los Alamos Public School principals are offering personally guided tours of school buildings and facilities in Los Alamos. Here is what you might see.

Los Alamos High School went through a major renovation in 2011-12. Current construction projects at the high school include the Topper Freshman Academy, Music Wing and upgrades to Smith Auditorium. If you take a tour of the Los Alamos Middle School, you will see a remodel of the Read More

Taos County Historical Society: ‘Ladies Of The Canyons’ Oct. 1

Submitted by Chris Clark on September 20, 2016

Ms. Poling-Kempes. Courtesy photo

TCHS News:

The Taos County Historical Society will present a free, public lecture “Ladies of the Canyons” by Lesley Poling-Kempes at 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 1, in the Boardroom of Kit Carson Electric Co-op, 118 Cruz Alta Rd., Taos, NM.

This program is a partnership with the Taos Arts Council and featured in the Taos Fall Arts Festival through the Society’s participation in the 2016 Taos Visionaries theme for the community’s arts and cultural organizations.

Ms. Poling-Kempes

PEEC: Fourth Friday Fractal Show Sept. 23

Submitted by Chris Clark on September 20, 2016

PEEC News:

Have you journeyed into the never-ending world of fractals?

Pajarito Environmental Education Center’s dynamic fractal show is back for one evening this month: at 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 23 in the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium.

This show incorporates math, science, art, and nature in a full-dome planetarium show featuring original music.

This spectacular show starts promptly at 7 p.m. and seating is limited. Tickets may be purchased by phone or at the nature center and are only $10 for adults

‘Parents Raising Teens’ Support Group Oct. 12

Submitted by Chris Clark on September 20, 2016

Courtesy photo

JJAB News:

Beginning at 6-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 12, at UNM-LA, JJAB is offering a free 6-week group for parents navigating the challenges of raising teenagers.

Be with other parents who can offer non-judgement and compassion.
Get assistance in brainstorming ideas for how to respond to difficult situations.
Through mindfulness exercises, learn tools for improved communication and connection with yourself and your teen.
Share helpful parenting resources.
Find some laughter and companionship in the process.

Facilitator: ELIZABETH GRANT,

Seeking Volunteers To Tutor At LAMS

Submitted by Chris Clark on September 20, 2016

School Board Mulls Gun & Safety Issues

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 19, 2016

Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone addresses the Los Alamos School Board. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

By Bonnie J. Gordon
Los Alamos Daily Post

Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgamballone returned to the podium to explain his reasons for proposing the installation of gun safes on the Los Alamos Middle School and Los Alamos High School campuses.

The proposal, made at a Special School Board Meeting two weeks ago, has raised many questions about the proposal by members of the public. One misconception cleared up by Sgamballone and Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus was that Read More

Setting The Record Straight About Charter Schools

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 19, 2016

By ARIEL CARMONA JR.
Valley Daily Post

I walked into the Carinos de Los Ninos Charter School campus a few days after the start of a new school year, and the little school that could was still plugging along, albeit still grappling with putting things in order in their new home in Epañola at the former Epañola School District administration building.

Administrator Bernice Life was sitting in her office, but took time to show me around the renovated school. Department offices had been converted to classroom spaces for the 105 enrolled k-8 students, and fresh painted walls Read More

Letter To The Editor: Take Two – Letter To The School Board

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 19, 2016

By Lori Heimdahl Gibson

Los Alamos

Dear President Hall, Board Members and Superintendent Steinhaus:

Thank you so much for the opportunity to speak in favor of the XQ Odyssey Initiative Tuesday night. It is apparent to me that there is no easy path forward. However difficult it is, I feel very strongly that this opportunity cannot be dismissed or delayed. Too many students and teachers are in need of what Odyssey offers. This is not an option, but a necessity. If I can be of further help, please let me know.

Attached is the letter I sent out in late July. I’m sorry that it did not get to everyone, so let’s Read More

‘Sea Monsters’ Plays At Nature Center Sept. 24-25

Submitted by Chris Clark on September 19, 2016

PEEC News:

Looking for something to do this weekend? Come to the Los Alamos Nature Center to watch Sea Monsters, A Prehistoric Adventure.

Starting at 2 p.m., Saturday, September 24 and Sunday, September 25, take a journey back in time to see some of the most bizarre, ferocious, and fascinating creatures ever to inhabit the sea. This is the only weekend in June to see this popular film.

Unexpected discoveries gave paleontologists vital information for creating this film about a time when the middle of North America was

Canceled: Los Alamos Peak Invitational Speech And Debate Tournament

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 19, 2016

LAPS News:

Due to a lack of volunteer judges, the Los Alamos Peak Invitational Speech and Debate Tournament scheduled for Sept. 23-24 has been canceled.

The Los Alamos High School Hilltalkers and Los Alamos Middle School Hawktalkers speech and debate teams had planned to host The Peak Tournament at Los Alamos Middle School with a Model Congress Tournament at Fuller Lodge for speech and debate teams from across the state.

Though Not Selected For XQ Funding, Odyssey School Group Moves Forward

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 18, 2016

A group of those involved in the Odyssey Super School Project gather Wednesday at the Los Alamos Daily Post headquarters to watch the announcement of schools selected to receive funding from the XQ Institute. The Los Alamos project was a finalist but not among the schools selected. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus, left, speaks with members of the Odyssey Super School Project committee following the announcement of the winners. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

By BONNIE J. GORDON

Los Alamos Daily Post

A group of those involved Read More

Summer Reading Program Encourages Elementary Students To Read Thousands Of Pages

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 18, 2016

Summer readers are treated to pizza at a recent party at the Bradbury Science Museum celebrating their accomplishments. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

The student who read the most books, Lennox Chung of McCurdy School received a set of 10 books by Rudolfo Anaya and other New Mexico authors, as well as a $50 gift card. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

LANL News:

Los Alamos National Laboratory in partnership with New Mexico’s own award winning author Rudolfo Anaya and the Christopher Montalvo Memorial recently sponsored a Summer Reading Program for students in grades Read More

2016 LAHS Homecoming Queen, King And Court

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 17, 2016

Attending Friday’s Los Alamos High School 2016 Homecoming Game from left Justin Lemke, Melina Burnside, Logan Lathrop, Kenidee Hatler, Kaitlyn Bennet, Elena Abeyta, Patrick Irish and Mark Torres (not in picture Margaret Doebling, Nick Dowdy, Shannon Irwin). Photo by Patricia Burnside

LAHS 2016 Homecoming Queen and King Kenidee Hatler and Mark Torres. Photo by Niccolo Snyder/ladailypost.com

LAHS 2016 Homecoming Queen and King Court, Patrick Irish, Kaitlyn Bennet, Justin Lemke, Melina Burnside, Gustavo Rodgers, Nick Dowdy, Kenidee Hatler, Logan Lathrop, Shannon Irwin,

Scenes From LAHS 2016 Homecoming Parade

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 17, 2016

Students cheer for the Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers in Friday’s 2016 Homecoming Parade on Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com

Crowd gathers in downtown Los Alamos Friday afternoon for the LAHS 2016 Homecoming Parade. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com

Miss Jr. Teen Albuquerque Jessica Erkkila of Los Alamos participates in Friday’s LAHS 2016 Homecoming Parade. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com