PEEC Amateur Naturalist: What Are Feathers Used For?
Picture 1: Fiery-throated Hummingbird. Photo by Joseph Pescatore
Summer now is at its peak and so is the population of hummingbirds. Some of us may be refilling our hummingbird feeders twice a day and have up to eight hummingbirds arriving at the same time to feed. Hummingbirds are observant and learn where to go for a meal at any time of day. They also may loose their shyness, circling within inches of a person who is refilling a feeder. Some will even land on a person’s handCommunity Internship Collaboration Launches 2nd Year
Spring CIC interns with their mentors at the final presentations and program graduation in May at UNM-LA. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Last year a group of local organizations, backed by an investment from Los Alamos National Security, LLC, launched the Community Internship Collaboration (CIC). The goals were to provide meaningful work experiences for students, provide local businesses an intern with a fresh perspective, and to help develop the workforce for our community.
The first year concluded successfully last spring, and the partners have determined the program will continue Read More
UNM-LA Community Education Offers Classes In Chinese, Interior Design And More
A Mountaineer’s Story: Temples, Tigers, & Tak-Taks
Join Melissa Bartlett Aug. 23 as she reveals her unique experiences in Thailand. Courtesy photoRotary Interact Students From Los Alamos High School Welcome Exchange Student Ida Mattila From Finland
Rotary Interact students from Los Alamos High School welcome the Rotary Club of Los Alamos’s new exchange student, Ida Mattila, second from right, from Finland. From left, Mikayla Hanawalt, Interact Club President Faith Koh, Mattila and 2016 graduate Leslie Thalmann. Koh and Thalmann both traveled abroad in 2014-15 as Rotary Youth Exchange students to France and Belgium, respectively. To learn more about Rotary Youth Programs, contact Club President Rob Metcalf at 670.8336. Photo by Rob Metcalf Read More
Registration Open For Fall Classes At UNM-LA
Students find the small class size one of the keys to their success at UNM-LA. Photo by Nancy Coombs Explore The Universe: Modern Astrophysics For Everyone
Courtesy photoPlanetarium Film: ‘Exploding Universe’ Aug. 19, 20, 21
The family-friendly film ‘Exploding Universe’ plays at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19 and 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20 and Sunday, Aug. 21 in the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium on Canyon Road. Courtesy photoLAPS Announces Its Back To School Web Page
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools is proud to announce its Back to School web page (https:////laschools.net/). Whether you are new to the LAPS district or returning to continue your academic career, this web page is packed with useful information.
Think of it as a concierge service for all of your back to school needs, including information about academics and activities.
In our Find It Fast sectionvisit our Back to School card, there are links to our school calendar, each school’s home page, registration links and web tools for parents. You will also be able to easily Read More
Superintendent Welcomes Staff Back To School
Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus welcomes staff back to school during this morning’s all hands meeting at Dwayne Smith Auditorium. Photo by Sal Zapien/ladailypost.com Read More
Police Advisory: Be Aware That School Begins Thursday
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department would like to take a moment and remind motorists that school is back in session this Thursday and officers will be out in school zones for traffic enforcement to ensure all students, parents and staff return from summer break safely and have an enjoyable school year.
LAPD also would like to remind parents whose children are taking Atomic City Transit to school to ensure they are aware of the bus routes they are supposed to take.
At the start of school last year, several children were reported missing because they were Read More
PEEC Talk: Protecting New Mexico’s Aquatic Resources
Dr. Rossana Sallenave presents a talk on research behind water quality in New Mexico at talk at 7 p.m., Aug. 30 at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Dr. Rossana Sallenave will present a talk about important water quality issues and what can be done to preserve New Mexico’s aquatic resources at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30 at the Los Alamos Nature Center.
Dr. Sallenave will discuss the effects of water quality on aquatic ecosystems, including their biota. She also will reveal ways to address and remediate non-point source pollution Read More
NSF Awards $999,999 STEM Grant To Northern
EDUCATION News:
The National Science Foundation has awarded a grant of $999,999 to Northern New Mexico College for the project: “Biology and Environmental Science Training (BEST),” which is under the direction of Ulises Ricoy.
About Northern New Mexico College:
In the early 1900’s the New Mexico Territorial Legislature determined that a facility was needed as a “normal school” with a primary function of training teachers
LAHS Class Of 1981 Wins County Fair & Rodeo Parade
The LAHS Class of 1981 used their fantastic Rocky Horror Picture Show themed dance moves to boogie their way in to the winners circle in this year’s Fair and Rodeo Parade float contest. Congratulations to the Class of ’81! The Los Alamos Shrine Club came in second in today’s parade. The Los Alamos Piecemakers Quilt Guild came in third. All the entries brought their enthusiasm and did a great job. Courtesy photo
The Los Alamos Shrine Club came in second in today’s parade. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
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Children’s Clinic Of Los Alamos Joins List Of Sponsors Of Nature Playtimes At The Nature Center
PEEC News:
The American Academy of Pediatrics says, “Nature places virtually no bounds on the imagination and engages all of the senses. For all children, this setting allows for the full blossoming of creativity, curiosity, and the associated developmental advances. The outdoors also presents marvelous opportunities for parents to interact with their children in a fashion that fosters both the development of the relationship and the child. The great outdoors can move children away from the passive entertainment of computers and TV and into an interactive forum that engages both Read More
LANL Student Symposium At UNM-LA 1-4 p.m. Aug. 3
LANL students will occupy the UNM-LA campus 1-4 p.m., Wednesday. Courtesy/LANLLANL students will occupy the UNM-LA campus 1-4 p.m., Wednesday to share some highlights from their recent internship experiences.
Community members are welcome to come visit with students and learn more about their recent accomplishments and achievements. More than 200 posters will be featured at this year’s event representing an expansive breadth of cutting edge research and engineering projects.
Community members are encouraged to stop by between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. at UNM-LA. Read More
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