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Scenes From ‘Los Alamos Teacher Day of Action’
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján and House Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard welcome more than 40 Los Alamos Public School teachers and volunteers to Saturday’s Los Alamos Teacher Day of Action. The event kicked off in the Los Alamos Democratic Headquarters in Central Park Square with breakfast before the teachers and volunteers headed out to knock on more than 2,600 doors in one day. Luján and Garcia Richard also attended the Los Alamos Health Fair and the Piecemakers Quilt Market Saturday. Courtesy photo
Public Education Commission candidate Karyl Ann Armbruster jokes with U.S. Rep. Ben Read More
2015 Leadership Los Alamos Class Kicks Off At Bandelier
Members of the 2015 Leadership Los Alamos Class during orientation at Bandelier last weekend. Courtesy/LLA
Team building exercises include lifting class members over ‘electric wires’ as part of the Leadership Los Alamos orientation weekend. Courtesy/LLA
LLA News:
The 2015 Leadership Los Alamos Class kicked off its orientation weekend Friday evening with dinner on the trail catered by Blue Window Bistro accompanied by Native American music.
Leadership training activities were led by Phil Bryson, president, On The Edge Productions, Ltd. Bryson‘s study and expertise Read More
New Nature Center Construction Shifts Inside
Construction is taking shape at the new Los Alamos County Nature Center on Canyon Road. Courtesy/PEEC
A rendering shows some of the exhibits slated for the new nature center. Courtesy/PEECPEEC News:
If you’ve driven past the construction site of the new nature center at 2600 Canyon Road lately, you have probably noticed that things are moving right along.
The exterior is being finished with an Exterior Finishing and Insulation System (EFIS), to make it look like stucco, but be more durable and waterproof. Also, preparations are being made for solar panels to be added to the exterior Read More
LAMC Hosts Annual Teddy Bear Clinic Monday
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LAMC News:
Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) will host its Annual Teddy Bear Clinic Monday, Sept. 29.
Approximately 200 kindergartners, their teachers and parent chaperones will tour LAMC in order to learn about the hospital and the various departments, all while gaining a comfort level within a healthcare setting.
With the help of Classic Aeromedical helicopter and crew, and the Los Alamos County Police and Fire Departments, the students also will have the opportunity to tour a medi-evac helicopter, police cars, a fire truck and an ambulance, all of which are key factors Read More
UNM-LA/JJAB Parenting Class Encourages School Success
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UNM-LA News:
Encouraging School Success is the topic of the second session of Raising Children in a Challenging World: A Series for Parents Thursday, Sept. 25.
University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) and the Juvenile Justice Advisory Board (JJAB) are hosting the six-class series.
Thursday night’s session will provide parents and caregivers with valuable information on technology, how to communicate with your child’s teachers, how to advocate for your child, how to encourage good study habits, and dealing with test anxiety. There will be an opportunity for questions Read More
Barranca Natural Helpers Walk To Raise Awareness About Depression And Suicide
Barranca Natural Helpers participate in ‘Out of the Darkness Community Walk’ to raise awareness about depression and suicide. Courtesy photo
BNH News:
The Barranca Natural Helpers supported the “Out of the Darkness Community Walk” Sept. 20. Natural Helpers, Barranca staff, and families showed up to support the walk’s mission of raising awareness about depression and suicide.
These are not adult issues and this group knows that all to well. Their peers deal with these issues regularly either personally or indirectly through effected family members and friends. It Read More
LAHS Teen Says ‘Sport Purple For Platelets’ Friday
Jennifer Necker runs her dog Lorna last weekend in the Sandia Dog Obedience Club agility trial in Albuquerque. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Most of us take for granted the bumps and bruises and scrapes we get from doing some of our favorite sports or activities; but for people suffering from ITP, immune thrombocytopenia purpura, the bumps and bruises cannot be taken lightly.
About 200,000 in the United States suffer from ITP, an autoimmune disorder that results in dangerously low platelet levels in the blood. The immune system, often for unknown reasons, flags the platelets as foreign bodies Read More
PTO Steps Up To Help Los Alamos Middle School
The LAMS PTO recently purchased hand sanitizer for Los Alamos Middle School classrooms. Courtesy photoBy BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
When the Los Alamos Middle School PTO identifies a need in their school community, they try to help fill the gap. Whether the need is books for the library, new pads for the gym or teacher appreciation events, they lend a hand, the funds and most importantly the coordination to see it through.
“It’s amazing how much personal money our teachers and staff use to supply items that I feel either we, as an organization or parents, can and should help provide,” LAMS PTO Read More
Voter Registration At LAHS This Week
LAFRW President Mary Wilhoit, left, and Treasurer Crystal Dufresne register students today at Los Alamos High School. Courtesy photo
LAFRW News:
Los Alamos Federated Republican Women are available 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Sept. 24, at Los Alamos High School to register students who will be 18 years old before Nov. 4.
Students will need to know their Social Security Number in order to register. Registration will allow them to vote in the Nov. 4 General Election.
LAHS Olions Melodrama Previews Thursday
LAHS Olions are rehearsing for its latest production, LAHS Melodrama, which begins at 7 p.m. Thursday in LAHS Black Box Theater. Cast members include, from left, Eben Bold, Mateo Cardiel, Sarah Russell, Lauren Partin, Josh Vigil and Donald Poston. Photo by Rosemary VigilLos Alamos High School Olions Thespian Club is gearing up for its first melodrama, LAHS Melodrama, which begins with a preview at 7 p.m., Thursday in the Black Box Theater.
The melodrama, which was written by the cast and is directed by Rosemary Vigil, tells the story of an evil villain who comes to town to put
LAMS Football Team Helps Beautify Campus
The LAMS football team helps ready planters to receive more plants this week. Photo by Bernadette LauritzenUNM-LA English Class Polishes Workplace Writing Skills
A case of the blank screen blues. Photo/iStock
UNM-LA News:
If facing a blank computer screen at work or in the classroom causes you stress, UNM-LA has scheduled a course to erase your writing fears and polish your skills. The late-starting, three-credit course, English 220, begins Tuesday, Oct. 14.
Classes are noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in UNM-LA Building 2, Room 220.
UNM-LA English 220 instructor Betty Katz has faced many blank screens and demanding deadlines herself as a writer and editor for several national and international publications. She is enthusiastic about sharing Read More
LAMS Art Projects Celebrate Peace And Friendship
Middle school student Celeste Chandler works on her project for Pinwheels for Peace. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Los Alamos Middle School teacher Laura Parkison recently brought real life, world events into the classroom through art recently.
Pinwheels for Peace and friendship bracelets were two projects done by middle school students, during the week of Sept. 11.
“The friendship bracelets are a part of our textiles and fiber arts unit, and I timed it so that they tied in with the Pinwheels for Peace,” Parkison said. “I have seen several students wearing their Read More
LAHS Hall Of Fame Inductees Recognized
Several of the inductees of the first Los Alamos High School Hall of Fame were recognized at Friday’s Homecoming game at Sullivan Field including from left, Anthony Sandoval, Steven Craven, Carol Cady, Lynn Bjorklund, Bob Cox’s daughter Nancy, Bill Hudson, Morrie Mongratz, Gene Mortensen and Tara and Catie McDonald accepting for their grandfather Louie Cernicek. Check ladailypost.com later for scenes from this weekend’s Hall of Fame ceremony. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com Read More
Vendors Sought For Chamisa’s Fall Arts And Crafts Fair
CHAMISA News:
Chamisa Elementary School 2014 Fall Arts and Crafts Fair is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 and will be done in conjunction with the Pinon Pumpkin Patch.
Early bird tables can be purchased for $35 before Oct. 1, after which the price increases to $40. The fee includes a 3×6 foot table and 4×8 foot space. Electricity is available for booths. This year, vendors have the option of setting up 6-8 p.m. Friday or starting at 8:30 a.m. Saturday.
For registration forms or questions, contact Trisha Conlin, fundraiser chairperson at trishaconlin@gmail.com. Read More
LAHS Offers Bus Service To RMACAC College Fair
LAHS News:
Los Alamos High School is offering bus service to the Rocky Mountain Association for College Admission Counseling (RMACAC) College Fair at UNM “The Pit” Arena Sunday, Oc. 5.
The bus will leave LAHS at 10 a.m. and return at approximately 5 p.m. The cost for the bus ride is $20. A minimum of 20 students is needed or the bus will be cancelled.
Interested students should register with Ms. Goettee in the Career Resource Center by Friday, Sept. 26.
The annual RMACAC College Fair attracts more than 100 colleges and universities from all over the country. Students who are planning Read More
Share Your Nature Bloopers At Nature On Tap
Jonathan Creel
PEEC News:
We all have blunders in life, but when they occur in nature, we usually walk away with interesting stories. This will be the topic of the next installation of Nature on Tap, hosted by PEEC, which is part of an informal discussion series started by the Los Alamos Creative District.
The talk is at the Manhattan Project Restaurant at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25. PEEC’s new Director of Interpretation Jonathan Creel will facilitate the discussion.
Have you witnessed unique animal behavior or been stuck on a camping trip where nothing could go right, despite your best planning?
Pinon Elementary School Celebrates 50th Birthday
Pinon Elementary School Principal Jill Gonzales shows off the school’s 50th birthday cake Friday during the school’s celebration. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Elvis the Pinon Panther shares high fives with students. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Pinon Alumni share their favorite memories of their days at the school including Los Alamos Municipal Judge Alan Kirk, left. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Students play a parachute game at Pinon’s 50th Birthday Celebration. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
