Education

SFI: ‘The Urban Species – How Domesticated Humans Evolved’ Feb. 29

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 23, 2016
Annalee Newitz, Ars Technica
 
SFI News:
 
The Santa Fe Institute (SFI) hosts the community lecture, “The Urban Species: How Domesticated Humans Evolved” at 7:30 p.m., Monday Feb. 29, at The Lensic Performing Arts Center (211 W. San Fransisco St., Santa Fe).
 
While our lectures are still free, seating is limited and ticket reservations are required so don’t forget to reserve your tickets if you have not already! 
 
Get your tickets online here, or call the Lensic Box Office at 505.988.1234
 
Modern humans are
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Los Alamos Nature Center Closed – Programs Canceled

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 23, 2016

Los Alamos Nature Center today blanketed in snow. Photo by Jonathan Creel

PEEC News:

The Los Alamos Nature Center is closed today due to snow. In addition, tonight’s nature center program, Los Alamos History Museum Takes Over the Nature Center, also is  cancelled.

Check Pajarito Environmental Education Center’s website for updates and future events. 

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) was founded in 2000 to serve the community of Los Alamos. It offers people of all ages a way to enrich their lives by strengthening their connections to our canyons, mesas, mountains, Read More

Los Alamos Public Schools Cancels Classes Today

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 23, 2016

LAPS News:

Los Alamos Public Schools just announced that all classes across the district are canceled today due to the heavy snow storm covering the area.

LAPS also has canceled all after-school activities and sports today. Read More

Road Conditions And Delayed Openings Announced

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 23, 2016

A thick blanket of snow covers the area this morning including this small dog house in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Staff Report:

Snow has blanketed the area and the National Weather Service predicts up to 4 inches before the storm passes. Today’s high is near 38 with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Tonight’s low is around 16. 

Delayed Openings

Los Alamos National Laboratory is on a delayed opening today. Employees with children in school or carpooling should arrive at 10 a.m.; otherwise at 10:45 a.m. Employees already at the Lab are instructed to remain Read More

Winter Weather Warning: Los Alamos County Under Hazardous Weather Alert

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 23, 2016
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Los Alamos Student Wins New Mexico Doodle 4 Google Competition — Last Day Public Can Vote For Finalists

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 22, 2016
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Academic WorldQuest 2016 At SFCC Thursday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 22, 2016

CIR News:

The public is invited to attend the High School Academic WorldQuest Competition 2016 Thursday, Feb. 25, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Jemez Room at Santa Fe Community College, 6401 Richards Ave.

Come and play along as local students compete for a chance to travel (all expenses paid by the Center For International Relations – CIR) on to the national competition April 23 in Washington, D.C.

The Academic WorldQuest is produced by World Affairs Councils of America (WACA). It is a national quiz bowl competition designed to strengthen and enlarge the factual knowledge Read More

Seats Available For Customer Service Class At UNM-LA

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 21, 2016
Instructor Laura Loy
 
UNMM-LA News:
 
It is not too late to register for a one-day customer service class that is being offered through UNM-Los Alamos Community Education.
 
Providing Excellent Customer Service will be taught by Laura Loy, local businesswoman and UNM-LA instructor, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23.
 
 “The class is designed to inspire excellent customer service in any industry and environment,” Loy said. “Through various topics, exercises and videos, attendees will gain concrete ideas for understanding their customers and then delivering
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History Museum And Nature Center Join Forces

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 21, 2016

PEEC News:

Did you ever wonder how homesteaders enjoyed and relied on nature? What did nature mean to the Los Alamos Ranch School?

Find out 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23 at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Enjoy photos and conversations with experts from Los Alamos History Museum about the history of our connection to the Pajarito Plateau. Kids can explore the coloring station with scenes from homesteading and the Ranch School. Come with your own stories to share about what being outdoors in Los Alamos means to you!

Judith Machen, co-author of Homesteading on the Pajarito Plateau, will be on hand Read More

Gallery Talk: Millicent As Visionary Today

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 20, 2016
Millicent Rogers Grand Daughter Christina Peralta-Ramos. Courtesy photo
 
MRM News:
 
Gallery talk “Millicent as Visionary” Featuring Christina Peralta-Ramos, granddaughter of Millicent Rogers, at 1 p.m., today, Feb. 20, at Millicent Rogers Museum.
 
This event is included in regular museum admission. MRM members and Taos County residents are free. No RSVP.
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Registration Opens For PEEC Summer Outdoor Adventure Programs

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 20, 2016
Hunting for insects in the Valles Caldera. Courtesy photo
 
PEEC News:
 
Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is taking kids outside this summer with four camps that encourage 4th-12th graders to connect with nature through hands-on fun and adventure!
 
From June 6-10, kids entering grades 4th-6th can hone their detective skills with Nature Odyssey: Super Sleuths in the Jemez Mountains. In this camp kids will explore the mountains, rivers, and valleys of the Jemez Mountains including the Valles Caldera National Preserve.
 
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LAHS Freshman, Presley Gao, Wins Jackie McGehee Young Artists’ Piano Concerto Competition

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 20, 2016

Steinway Artist Jacquelyn Helin with her student Presley Gao who won The Music Guild of New Mexico’s Jackie McGehee Young Artists’ Competition Feb. 13 at the Keller Hall at UNM. Courtesy photo

MUSIC News:

Presley Gao, 13, won The Music Guild of New Mexico’s Jackie McGehee Young Artists’ Competition Feb. 13 at the Keller Hall at UNM.

Gao played the first movement of the Schumann Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54, accompanied by his teacher, Steinway Artist Jacquelyn Helin, on the second piano.

As the first place winner, Gao received a cash award of $2,000 plus several Read More

Rotary Club Seeks Young Leaders For Week-long Camp

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 19, 2016

ROTARY News:

The Rotary Club of Los Alamos is seeking young leaders with an interest in attending a week long camp in the Manzano Mountains in July. 

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is a program that originated with Rotary International and has subsequently been specifically designed by Rotary District 5520 for the students in New Mexico. RYLA encourages servant leadership in youth by recognizing and rewarding deserving 11th grade students who are chosen to attend RYLA as an “award” for their past and present leadership and service activities.

These select young Read More

Blue Sky Pilates Offers Four New Classes

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 18, 2016
Courtesy photo
 
BSP News:
 
Blue Sky Pilates is increasing the number of classes beginning in March. 
 
“My goal is to offer a wide variety of classes that can satisfy any one’s fitness goal at Blue Sky Pilates,” said Mary Lutes, PMA-CPT, owner of Blue Sky Pilates. This March will bring FOUR more classes to the already large list of classes being offered at the studio.  
 
Get ready for the upcoming golf season by taking the Pilates Golf Prep Class. This class will be offered 5-6 p.m., every Monday, and also 5:30-6:30 p.m., Wednesday. 
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Mental Health Design Team Community Presentation Feb. 23

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 18, 2016
LAPS News:
 
Los Alamos Public Schools’ Mental Health Design Team will be hosting a community presentation to engage the community in dialog around the Healthy School and Community Initiative 5:30-7 p.m., Tuesday Feb. 23, in the LAHS Speech Theatre.
 
This presentation was originally scheduled for February 1st but was cancelled due to inclement weather.
 
The presentation will include an overview of the team’s work in the Fall of 2015 and short and long term recommendations for a path forward. The presentations
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Letter To The Editor: Two Sides To Every Dispute

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 18, 2016
By CHELLY YOUNG
Aspen Elementary
 

It’s 2 a.m. and I can’t sleep because I’m angry. I’m angry because of the discrimination lawsuit brought against my principal, Kathryn Vandenkieboom, and Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) by Zeynep Unal.

I have been employed by LAPS for 27 years and have had the privilege of teaching at three of the five elementary schools. I feel like I cannot, in good conscience, remain quiet about this suit.

For obvious reasons, I cannot publish details regarding my issues and the knowledge I have, which is another reason I can’t sleep. Read More

Los Alamos Pianist Presley Gao Wins Statewide Young Artists’ Competition

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 18, 2016
Presley Gao
 
NMSA News:
 
SANTA FE ― The New Mexico School for the Arts announces that Los Alamos High School pianist Presley Gao and NMSA violinist Maggie King have received first place in the 2016 Jackie McGehee Young Artists’ Competition for Piano and Strings. 
 
The panel of awardees also included 2nd place winner NMSA cellist Sam Barrett and NMSA violinist Hanna Zercher who received honorable mention. All students are mentored by NMSA teachers: violinist Kerri Lay, cellist Carla Lehmeier-Tatum, and pianist Jacquelyn Helin. 
 
Since
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Former National Park Service Ranger Shares Mission In Los Alamos 7 p.m. Today

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 18, 2016
Ranger Doug Leen, ‘Ranger of the Lost Art.’ Courtesy photo
 
PEEC News:
 
Doug Leen, a former National Park Service Ranger, will be in Los Alamos to share what has become his mission: bringing a collection of rare National Park Service posters back into the public domain.
 
At 7 p.m. today, Feb. 18, at the Los Alamos Nature Center, Ranger Doug presents “National Park Service Poster Treasure Hunt,” a talk about his experiences over the last forty years trying to hunt down the iconic Park Service posters, and make
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LANS Announces Continued Support For Scholarships

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 17, 2016
LANLF News:
 
ESPAÑOLA — Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Foundation is pleased once again to be the recipient of support for student scholarships from Los Alamos National Security, LLC (LANS).
 
As part of its Community Commitment Plan, LANS, the Laboratory contractor, pledges to match up to $250,000 in employee donations to the Los Alamos Employees’ Scholarship Fund during 2016 fundraising campaign.
 
Since 2006, LANS has given more than $4 million to the LANL Foundation for education in Northern New Mexico. Of that amount,
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