Free GED Prep Class At UNM-LA Begins March 10
Pinon School Seeks Photos From 1960s-1970s For 50th Anniversary Yearbook
PINON News:
Pinon Elementary School Yearbook Advisor Kateri Morris is collecting photographs of Pinon Elementary School staff, students and facilities from the 1960s and 1970s to include in the 2014-2015 yearbook – the school’s 50th Anniversary Edition.
Anyone with photographs from the 1960s and 1970s they would like to share is asked to contact the elementary school’s parent-teacher organization at pinonpto@gmail.com.
Los Alamos Public Servants Among 44 Awarded Professional Training Certificates Across New Mexico
From left, Los Alamos County Engineering Project Manager Bryan Aragon, NMAC Vice President Sharon Stover and Los Alamos County Councilor Rick Reiss. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
SANTA FE – A graduating class of 44 public servants received certification in their fields in January through an education program administered by New Mexico State University’s Cooperative Extension Service.
Through the years,10 Los Alamos County employees or elected officials have graduated with certifications from this program including recent graduates, County Councilor Rick Reiss who earned his Certified Read More
LAPS Art Show Displays Student Work
A family admires the elementary school art from Mountain School at Thursday’s reception for the LAPS Art Show. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
A young gallery visitor checks out the Mountain School art. Photo by Bonnie J. GordonStaff Report
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First Born Program Of Los Alamos Hosts Relaunch Celebration
First Born Program Home Visitors Amy Wei and Tara Adams. Courtesy photo
FBPLA News:
The First Born Program of Los Alamos (FBPLA) is officially relaunched.
The organization, which provides assistance for those experiencing pregnancy for the first time, new families and couples who are adopting children, celebrated its new start with a kick-off party Feb. 25 at Bridge Care for Women. Local medical providers, community members and social service providers attended the party.
“We’re excited to be offering this vital service to first-time families again,” Board Member Dr. Tom Csanadi Read More
Board Selects Kurt Steinhaus New LAPS Superintendent!
Dr. Kurt Steinhaus
Breaking News:
The Los Alamos Board of Education voted during open session this evening to select Dr. Kurt Steinhaus as its new superintendent of schools.
Acting School Board President Dr. Matt Williams told the Los Alamos Daily Post moments ago that the offer is dependent upon finalizing contract negotiations.
Steinhaus shared his reaction by telephone moments after receiving the news.
“I want to thank the Board for following a very thoughtful and strategic search process,” Steinhaus said. “I’m looking forward to serving the Los Alamos Public Read More
Superintendent Finalist Dr. Kurt Steinhaus Shares Local And State Level Education Experience With Community
Superintendent finalist Kurt Steinhaus, left, discusses his background and educational philosophy with the community at Wednesday’s forum in the LAHS Speech Theater as Forum moderator Dan Castille listens at right. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Superintendent finalist Kurt Steinhaus. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
The two candidates for superintendent of Los Alamos Public Schools could not be more different. The community heard from the highly energized Dr. Chris Marczak Monday, and Wednesday from the calm, cool Read More
LANL: RoboRave Rally Tests Northern New Mexico Students’ Critical Thinking, Teamwork Skills
LANL News:
- Event sparks, nurtures interest in science and technology
Eighty-four teams of students from Northern New Mexico area schools test their critical thinking and teamwork skills building autonomous robots at RoboRave Rally Northern New Mexico Saturday, March 7 at Northern New Mexico University in Española.
“Introducing students at an early age to science, math, technology and engineering, the so-called STEM fields, is important for students and for the Lab,” said Janelle Vigil-Maestas of Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Community Programs Office. Read More
Rare Photo Of Legendary New Mexicans Comes To History Museum
A rare carte de visite depicting Ceran St. Vrain, Dick Wootton and José Maria Valdez. Courtesy/NMHM
NMHM News:
A carte de visite from the dawn of photography
SANTA FE—The Palace of the Governors Photo Archives has acquired a rare carte de visite depicting Ceran St. Vrain, Dick Wootton and José Maria Valdez.
Photo Curator Daniel Kosharek obtained the ca. 1865 image from Cliff Mills, a photographer, collector and dealer who has sold his own and historical images on the Santa Fe Plaza for 20 years.
“I come from an old Taos family,” Mills said. “I’m pretty sure Valdez was a relative. This is a picture Read More
Class Of 2016 Presents Prom 2015: Moonlight Sonata
LAHS News:
Final plans are underway for holding the LAHS Prom at Buffalo Thunder Resort. The Prom will be held Saturday, April 25. A welcome reception will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner service beginning at 7:30 p.m., with the dance ending at midnight.
The Junior class is thrilled to have an opportunity to make the Prom truly a special event as it represents for many, the first formal social event of this kind that many get to experience. Our High School is recognized as a top high school in the country. We work hard and our students go on to do great things. We as students, think it is important Read More
Infant/Child CPR And First Aid Class March 14
FSN News:
Learn basic infant and child CPR and first aid to be calmer and more prepared in the event of an emergency.
Certified CPR instructor Steve Bond teaches CPR for infants under 1 year old and children ages 1 year to eight years. He will teach an Infant/Child CPR And First Aid class 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 14 at Family Stengths Network (FSN) in Pueblo Complex on Diamond Drive.
The cost is $40/individual; $55 if certification is required, and $5/family; must be requested at least one week in advance. Register online at www.lafsn.org
‘I Hear Fine … You’re Just Mumbling – March 21
HLAA News:
SANTA FE – Is hearing loss hurting communication with your family or friends? The Santa Fe Chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America will show a DVD by Sam Trychin, Ph.D., a nationally-known psychologist who has helped hundreds of people with hearing loss cope better.
The DVD illustrates both good and bad communication scenarios, with time for audience discussion interspersed. Spouses, partners and family members are encouraged to attend.
The meeting is free and open to all. No reservations are required. It will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 21 at the Vitamin Read More
LAPS Superintendent Urges Students And Parents To Participate In PARCC Tests
By Dr. GENE SCHMIDT, SUPERINTENDENTWe have been made aware of campaigns on social media and other media sources encouraging students to participate in walkout protests of PARCC tests. Los Alamos Public Schools respect the rights of individuals to demonstrate as long as the demonstrations are safe, orderly, and respect the rights of their fellow students to participate in testing without being disrupted.
One of our Board non-negotiable goals is safe and civil campuses and we expect students who may choose to protest to Read More
LAPS Superintendent Candidate Dr. Chris Marczak Shares His Vision With Community
Brimming with energy throughout his talk at Monday’s forum, Dr. Chris Marczak assured the audience that he had been drinking water all day and some unsweetened tea and had not consumed any energy drinks. ‘I’m always like this … ask my wife’, he said. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Forum moderator Dan Castille, left, reads questions from the audience to superintendent candidate Dr. Chris Marczak. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comDr. Chris Marczak, one of two finalists for the Los Alamos Read More
PARCC Testing Comes To Los Alamos
LAMS Prinicpal Rex Kilburn discusses the PARCC exam with parents last week as students and staff prepare for the testing window to open. Courtesy photoWhile the media is currently a buzz with examples of student and parent reaction to state testing, the work continues as the testing window is ready to open for local students.
Earlier this week, Los Alamos Middle School Principal Rex Kilburn held a meeting for parents to explain the multitude of testing and how parents can be helpful and assist their students through Read More
New Environmental Health And Safety Master’s Degree Program Informational Meeting At Noon Thursday
LANL News:
Learn more about a new master’s degree program in environmental health and safety by attending an informational meeting noon, Thursday, March 5 in Room 3 of Mesa Public Library on Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos.
The two-year degree program is offered by Colorado State University and is open to anyone who has a bachelor of science or bachelor of arts degree and has completed certain prerequisite classes – see below.
Classes begin Aug. 24 and applications should be submitted by July 1. Classes will be held Friday and Saturday in Read More
Learn Cool Science At Café Scientifique Thursday
Trinity Site Tour Reservations Now Available
The obelisk monument at Trinity Site. Courtesy/LAHS
LA HISTORICAL SOCIETY News:
The annual Los Alamos Historical Society escorted bus tour to the site of the first atomic test, Trinity Site, will be April 3-4, this time via Alamogordo.
The cost is $385, which includes transportation, lodging in Alamogordo, and some meals. Experts and resources about the area and the test will be on board.
Boys And Girls State Coming Up In May
POST 90 News:
American Legion Post 90 is encouraging high school students to attend this year’s Boys and Girls State.
Boys’ State is May 24-29 at Eastern New Mexico College in Portales. Girls’ State begins May 31.
Students who completed their junior year are eligible to attend. Completing the event will provide three college credits that are transferrable anywhere. Two bills are currently pending legislature to also award participants high school credit, too.
Ten students from Los Alamos are allowed to participate in Boy’s State. For more information, call James Baca at 504.430.1223 or e-mail Read More
Letter To The Editor: Our Schools And Our Children Are Not For Sale
By GERRY WIGGINSPublic education is one of America’s greatest achievements and assets. The schools belong to the communities and provide free education for all children regardless of race, wealth, religion, or disability.
Each district is held accountable through a publicly elected school board that the can be replaced periodically by the voters. Additionally, each district is funded through a system of democratically approved bond and tax measures.
On the whole, the American people choose to fund this great public asset to the tune of $600 billion Read More
