Homeschoolers: Learn Art Of Plein Air Thursday
Young artists paint ‘plein-air.’ Courtesy/FLACFLAC News:
This year, an informal group of educators put together a schedule of monthly experiences for families who home school their children.
This month it is Fuller Lodge Art Center’s turn to offer a field trip experience, and they are inviting, not only the students, but their parents as well. Children are invited to come to the Art Center with or without their parents 1-3 p.m. Thursday, April 16.
The introductory part of the afternoon involves taking a quick trip around the gallery to look at the art in the current Read More
UNM-LA Spring Enrollment Up 12 Percent
The UNM-LA Advisory Board, from left, Micheline Devaurs, David Sutton, Michael DiRosa, Stephen Boerigter and Michele Hall share a laugh at Monday night’s meeting. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comThe UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board met Monday in the Student Center Lecture Hall on the UNM-LA campus. UNM-LA Dean of Instruction Cindy Rooney had good news to share on enrollment.
Dean of Instruction Cindy Rooney. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Enrollment for the Spring Semester increased 12 percent over Spring 2014,
Farewell Event For Gene And Wendy Schmidt April 28
Gene and Wendy Schmidt at this year’s Red and Black Ball. Courtesy photo
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos School Board invites members of the community to join them in saying thank you and good-bye to Gene and Wendy Schmidt.
The Schmidts have been supportive neighbors in the community and dedicated advocates in the school district and will be missed as they move to the Farmington Municipal School District next month.
The celebration for the Schmidts is scheduled for 4-6 p.m., April 28 at Fuller Lodge.
Schmidt has served as LAPS superintendent since July 2009. In his own words, he has been Read More
Northern New Mexico College Regents Approve Tuition Increase And Lock For Upcoming Year
NNMC News:
Española – The Northern New Mexico College Board of Regents approved an 8.9 percent increase to tuition and general fees and introduced a tuition lock program for the 2015-16 academic year during its April 10 meeting.
The measure came as part of the Board’s efforts to address a $900,000 reduction in expenditures from the current fiscal year. Course and program specific fees were not impacted. Regents had not increased tuition since 2012.
The new tuition rate will increase the cost of attendance by about $10 per credit hour for in-state students. Despite the increase, it is anticipated Read More
Details For Nature Center Grand Opening April 22
Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC
COUNTY News:
The public is invited to join the Los Alamos County Council, Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC), and the Art in Public Places Board for the grand opening of the new Nature Center on Earth Day.
The highly anticipated celebration will take place at 2 p.m., April 22. The Nature Center is located just north of the Aquatic Center at 2600 Canyon Road. Artists Greg Reiche and Travis Black will be attending the event, which features a combined building and public art dedication. After brief remarks, the building and its artwork will be Read More
Los Alamos Hilltalkers Bake Sale 3-6 P.M. Friday
LAHS News:
The Los Alamos Hilltalkers Speech and Debate team will hold a bake sale fundraiser 3-6 p.m., Friday in the lobby of Los Alamos National Bank at 1200 Trinity Dr.
The high school speech and debate team will be accepting donations in exchange for homemade treats including brownies, cookies, breads and cakes. Baked goods will be available in small portions, as well as whole cakes and loaves.
The speech and debate team is raising money to send nine students from Los Alamos High School to the National Speech and Debate Association Tournament in Dallas, Texas this June. To date, this is the largest Read More
LANL Biologist Dr. Nathan McDowell To Speak At Phi Beta Kappa Banquet Honoring High School Scholars
LANL biologist Dr. Nathan McDowell. Courtesy photo
By JOYCE ANN GUZIK
Sunday evening, April 26, the Los Alamos Phi Beta Kappa Association will hold its 59th annual banquet to honor the top graduates of Los Alamos High School.
Phi Beta Kappa is the oldest undergraduate honor society in the United States and has about 230 members in Los Alamos County (1.3 percent of the county’s population). The banquet for the honor graduates, Phi Beta Kappa Members, and their guests will be held at Fuller Lodge in Los Alamos starting at 5:30 p.m. and catered by The Blue Window.
The 52 students of the Class of 2015 who Read More
AIA Presents Dr. Stephan Haggard Speaking On North Korea: ‘Witness to Transformation’ April 19
Dr. Stephan Haggard
AIA News:
ALBUQUERQUE – The Albuquerque International Association (AIA) will host a public lecture by Dr. Stephan Haggard titled “North Korea: Witness to Transformation” at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 19 at UNM Continuing Education Auditorium.
Dr. Haggard is the Lawrence and Sallye Krause Professor of Korea-Pacific Studies; Director, Korea-Pacific Program (KPP); and Distinguished Professor of Political Science at the School of International Relations & Pacific Studies at the University of California, San Diego.
Professor Haggard will outline a path-breaking new Read More
School Board Meets Tuesday
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos School Board will hold a Regular School Board Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 14 in the School Board Room at the Administration Building.
Agenda items for this meeting include:
- Recognition by the Board
- Student Council Report
- Public Comment
- Routine Business/Approval of Agenda
- Routine Business/Consent Agenda Items
- Presentations and Recommendations of the Superintendent and Information for the Board
- Unfinished Business
- Board Requested Discussion or Action
- Future Business
Adams State University Taps McClure As President
Dr. Beverlee McClure
ACI News:
The New Mexico Association of Commerce and Industry (ACI) announced Thursday that its president and CEO, Dr. Beverlee McClure, has accepted the position of president of Adams State University in Colorado.
ACI Board Chair Dan Girand congratulated McClure. “Beverlee has done an outstanding job leading and growing ACI for almost a decade. She has worked tirelessly to strengthen New Mexico’s economy, and our state is better for her contributions.”
McClure, who will depart ACI at the end of next month, expressed confidence in ACI’s future. Read More
UNM-LA Advisory Board Meets Monday
UNM-LA News:
The UNM-LA Advisory Board meets 5:30 p.m., Monday in the Lecture Hall, Building 2 at UNM-LA.
Items on the agenda include student housing, enrollment and recommendation of the FY 2016 Operating Budget.
The meeting is open to the public. Read More
Los Alamos Superintendent Gene Schmidt To Lead Farmington Municipal School District!
Superintendent Dr. Gene Schmidt
Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Gene Schmidt accepted the letter of intent offered to him Thursday evening for the position of superintendent of Farmington Municipal School District.
“I’m so pleased about this opportunity and look forward to serving the Farmington community with the same spirit and dedication as I’ve served the Los Alamos Community,” Schmidt told the Los Alamos Daily Post. “As we move forward in our life’s journey, I want to thank the Los Alamos community for giving Read More
Devon McCleskey Is Rotary Student Of The Month
Rotary Student of the Month Devon McCleskey, with Rotarian Bethany Douglas, was honored at Tuesday’s meeting at the Manhattan Project Restaurant. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
ROTARY News:
Devon McCleskey has not yet graduated from Los Alamos High School but he already possesses an impressive resume.
He is a member of several high school organizations including the National Honor Society, the Olions drama club board and the Natural Helpers. He also sings in the Young Voices of the Santa Fe Opera and dances with the New Mexico Dance Theater. Plus, McCleskey is an Eagle Scout. Read More
Los Alamos Youth Leadership’s Wild Day April 18
Members of Los Alamos Youth Leadership. Courtesy/JJAB
LAYL News:
The annual LAYL (Los Alamos Youth Leadership) Wild Day is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 18 in Griffith Gymnasium at the Los Alamos High School.
The first 50 registered participants will receive a Wild Day T-shirt.
Students (kindergarten through sixth grade) are welcome to sign up and enjoy a day of fun with adult mentors and teens that encourage teamwork. Los Alamos High School teens will guide the children through arts, crafts and games.
Also on hand for Wild Day will be the fire and police department for a Q&A. Read More
Los Alamos Aggie Muster At United Church April 21
Courtesy/Texas A&M The History of Aggie Muster
Aggies gathered together on June 26, 1883 to live over again their college days, the victories and defeats won and lost upon the drill field and classroom. Eventually the annual gathering evolved into
Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent And Assistant Superintendent Make Short Lists For New Jobs
Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Gene Schmidt
Staff Report
Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Gene Schmidt is among five finalists for the Farmington Municipal School District superintendent position.
His name was announced at a March 12 School Board meeting at which the board narrowed its selection from 15 candidates.
The finalists were interviewed Tuesday by three committees comprised of administrators, school staff members and community members. The school board is scheduled to announce its final selection Thursday.
Schmidt is scheduled to leave his position at Read More
Harry S. Truman To Visit Los Alamos Tuesday
Noel H. Pugach as Harry S. Truman. Courtesy photo
Historical Society News:
The Los Alamos Historical Society will welcome Harry S. Truman to the Fuller Lodge in Los Alamos, New Mexico, at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 14.
Dr. Noel H. Pugach, Professor Emeritus of History at the University of New Mexico, will perform a Chautauqua impersonation of Truman.
Compared to the “Great Roosevelt,” whom he succeeded as 33rd president of the United States, Harry S. Truman’s beginnings were undistinguished. Yet, by virtue of his direct style, earthy personality, and willingness to make tough decisions, Read More
PEEC Geology Outing To Battleship Rock Saturday
Madera fossils. Photo by Shari Kelly
PEEC News:
- Space Limited For Fossil Outing Saturday
Geologist Patrick Rowe will lead another outing for PEEC, this time to look for fossils at Battleship Rock in the Jemez Mountains.
In this area Madera Limestone is prevalent, which has long been known for its wonderfully preserved marine fossils. The outing will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 11 at the “old PEEC” at 3540 Orange St. It is free to attend, but registration is required.
The Pennsylvanian Madera Group, is a gray fossiliferous limestone interbedded with black shale. The Madera Group limestones
UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board Meets April 13
UNM-LA News:
The UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 13 on the campus of UNM-Los Alamos, 4000 University Dr.
An agenda will be sent out at least 72 hours before the meeting.
The meeting is open to the public. Read More
Community Invited To Los Alamos Nature Center Grand Opening, Dedication And Ribbon Cutting April 22
