Udall, Heinrich Urge Agencies To Hold Colleges Accountable For Underreporting Sexual Violence
SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), along with 29 other senators sent a letter to the Departments of Education and Justice urging the agencies to ensure colleges and universities receiving federal funds adhere to new requirements intended to help prevent sexual violence on campus and increase accountability for students’ safety.
These regulations, which went into effect July 1, 2015, were included in the Violence Against Woman Reauthorization Act of 2013 (VAWA) as amendments to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus
Martinez Appoints Dr. Tom Clifford To University Of New Mexico Board Of Regents
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Susana Martinez has appointed Dr. Tom Clifford to the University of New Mexico Board of Regents.
Clifford brings 30 years of finance and tax policy experience to the position. After a 20-year career in state government, he retired earlier this year as cabinet secretary of the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA).
Prior to his time as DFA Secretary, he was the policy and research director for the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department and the chief economist for the New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee. Clifford also Read More
PEEC: ‘We Are Stars’ 7 p.m. Today
Courtesy/PEECLAHS Delegates Attend National Conference
The entire New Mexico Student Delegation in their show-stopping chile hats at the National Student Council Association’s National Conference, June 21, in Portland, Ore. Courtesy photo.
From left, Delegate Kim Lopez, Teacher Rachel Cowan and Delegate Stephanie Kuzmack at the National Student Council Association’s National Conference. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos High School Seniors Kim Lopez and Stephanie Kuzmack and Teacher Rachel Cowan joined a delegation of 30 New Mexico students and advisors to the National Student Council Association’s National Conference, June Read More
Bird Walk In Lower Rendija Canyon July 10
Lesser goldfinch. Photo by Dave Yeamans
PEEC News:
One of the best ways to begin bird watching is by looking for the birds seen and heard every day.
To help beginning birders recognize some of the species living in Los Alamos, long-time Los Alamos resident and bird watcher Joe Fitzgibbon is leading a three-mile hike at 7 a.m. Sunday, July 10.
Adults and children who can hike quietly are welcome to attend. This is the perfect opportunity to spot, identify and admire local species of birds. Potential sightings may include white-throated swifts, red-tailed hawks and sapsuckers.
Fitzgibbon Read More
Hilltopper Marching Band Performs In National Parade
Los Alamos Hilltopper Marching Band. File photo
LAHS News:
The Los Alamos Hilltopper Marching Band is set to perform at noon, July 4, in the National Independence Day Parade on Constitution Avenue in Washington, D.C.
The Hilltopper Marching Band, which left for the nation’s capital Friday, was selected by Gov. Susana Martinez to represent the State of New Mexico in the National Independence Day Parade. More than 50 student-performers in the Hilltopper Marching Band are making the trip to Washington, D.C.
The Los Alamos students’ appearance in the National Independence Day Parade Read More
LAHS’s Devon McCleskey Wins 2016 Jimmy Award!
2016 Jimmy Award winner Devon McCleskey, front row at right. Courtesy/Terry S. Davis
Devon McCleskey, center, performs in New York. Courtesy/Terry S. Davis
COMMUNITY News:
Actor Devon McCleskey of Los Alamos High School has won a 2016 Jimmy Award.
The eighth annual National High School Musical Theatre Awards were held Monday at the Minskoff Theatre on Broadway in New York. McCleskey won for ‘Best Performance in the Ensemble’.
McCleskey competed at the Jimmys following his win as Best Actor at the Popejoy Awards in May in Albuquerque.
The Jimmy™ Award is named in honor of James M. Nederlander, Read More
Foxx & Korkos Teach Quilting With Nature July 24
A quilt block inspired by a thistle. Courtesy photoPEEC News:
Los Alamos artists Terry Foxx and Katy Korkos are leading a quilting workshop at the Los Alamos Nature Center 1-4 p.m. Sunday, July 24. Foxx and Korkos will reveal tricks of the trade for using fabric to depict the beauty of wildflowers. Advance registration is requested.
This workshop will cover the basics of understanding and observing nature as well as elements of fabric, creating a foundation for making a wildflower portrait. Foxx and Korkos will tell you everything you need to know to complete your own beautiful wildflower portrait. Read More
Udall Works To Include Technology Transfer Provisions In Premiere Science And Innovation Bill To Boost R&D
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SFBG News:Renee Mitsunaga Teaches Perseverance Creatively
Teacher Renee Mitsunaga with a Daruma such as her students created during art class. Courtesy photoLAPS News:
Teachers are always looking for ways to encourage students to go after their goals and dreams. Renee Mitsunaga, the art teacher at Chamisa and the district’s 2016 Teacher of the Year, found a unique and authentic way to teach a lesson on perseverance.
During art classes, her students created their own Darumas. A Daruma is a Japanese toy modeled after Bodhidarma, the founder of Zen Buddhism. Modern Darumas can be painted to look like the person who owns it, or an animal. Read More
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján Sends Letter To Topper Band
Workshop: Make Your Money Last In Retirement
Peter Murphy, American Prosperity Group
UNM-LA News:
Invest three hours of your time and learn how to plan for retirement. Peter D. Murphy will teach “Retirement Income: Make Your Money Last”, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 7 through UNM-Los Alamos Community Education.
Murphy will teach students to make the most of retirement income streams; tap into retirement accumulations; understand retirement plan distribution rules; invest for stability, income, and growth potential; utilize financial vehicles that could last a lifetime; protect income and assets from the unexpected; and prepare Read More
Planetarium Film: We Are Stars July 5
Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The community is invited to watch the film, We are Stars, 7-7:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 5 in the planetarium at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road.
From the makers of We are Astronomers, comes this exciting film that explores the secrets of the cosmic chemistry, and explosive origins.
We are Stars, narrated by Andy Serkis, connects life on earth to the evolution of the universe by following the formation of hydrogen atoms to the synthesis of carbon, and the molecules for life. Watch the trailer.
Because there are just 50 seats in the planetarium, visitors Read More
NJROTC Cadets Meet U.S Naval Academy Midshipmen At LANL
LAHS NJROTC Cadets C/Senior Chief Kwei, C/Ensign Vigil, C/Lieutenant Commander Nielsen, C/Lieutenant Junior Grade Estrada, and C/Lieutenant Torrez. Midshipmen pictured are: MIDN Scigliano, MIDN Keegan, MIDN Allen, MIDN Skirpan, MIDN Pannick and MIDN Martinez. Photo by Sandra Valdez/LANLPlanetarium Feature Film: Exoplanets July 2
Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The Feature Film: Exoplanets, is showing at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 2 in the planetarium at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road.
This film opens by describing how scientists and astronomers find exoplanets and then takes the audience past the solar system to see which exoplanets may harbor life. This is an exciting time when it is no longer a question of if there is life on other planets, but a question of where and when life on other planets, exoplanets, is found. Watch the Exoplanets Trailer.
This full-dome film was developed by Casper Planetarium.
Because Read More
Mud Bath Melee Breaks Out At Little Forest Play School
Staff at Little Forest Play School had a rackus good time today during a mud bath brawl on the play ground. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.comSeventeenth Annual Knights Of Columbus Scholarship Golf Tournament
Ahhhhh … a day on the links at Los Alamos Golf Course. Courtesy photo
K of C News:
Over seventeen years the annual Knights of Columbus Scholarship Golf Tournament has attracted sponsors and golfers from Los Alamos and around Northern New Mexico.
Funds raised from the event provide scholarships to graduating Los Alamos High School seniors. All graduating LAHS students can apply for the scholarship.
During the 17-year period of the tournament, the Knights have awarded an estimated $130,000 inscholarship money to graduating high school seniors. Donations to the event are tax deductible Read More
NJROTC Staff Complete Leadership Academy
LAHS NJROTC Leadership Academy graduates, Steffie Nielsen, Holly Hayes, Thomas Kwei, Austin Estrada and Jacob Torrez. Courtesy photo
