State’s Teacher Leadership Programs: Too Valuable To Lose
Silvia Miranda
By SILVIA MIRANDA
Member
Teach Plus New Mexico Network
Jake, a highly intelligent 4th grader with autism, changed my perspective on teaching. Jake was interested in math and science but found it very hard to engage in reading and social studies. When it came time for my annual Market Day project, in which students design a product to sell, advertise it, and then make and sell it, all within a budget, Jake refused to participate. I was at a loss.
At the time, I was a Teacher Ambassador for the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED), learning how to develop education policy by Read More
Rep. Stansbury Hosts ‘Water Is Life’ Event
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury:
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) continued her district work month by discussing water-related policy wins and the positive impact around New Mexico.
“In New Mexico, when we say, ‘water is life,’ we mean it. Water is a vital life-saving, life-giving, and economy-growing resource that ensures our communities thrive,” Stansbury said. “I have focused on continued protection of the acequias and water rights of our communities and on the best ways to provide more clean water to people across the state for my entire Read More
LAPS Notice Of Possible Quorum: LAHS Open House
LAPS News:
Members of the Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Board may attend the Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Open House 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21 at 1300 Diamond Drive.
A quorum may be present; however no action will be taken. Read More
LAPS Notice Of Possible Quorum: Barranca Open House
LAPS News:
Members of the Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Board may attend the Barranca Mesa Elementary School Open House at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20 at 57 Loma Del Escolar St.
A quorum may be present; however no action will be taken. Read More
Governor Partners With Santa Fe Kiwanis To Make Zozobra’s 100th Year Accessible To 5,000 New Mexicans In Need
Zozobra by Rvaldez4108 at the English Wikipedia
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has partnered with the Santa Fe Kiwanis Club to secure 5,000 tickets for the 100th anniversary of the Burning of Zozobra, ensuring that this historic event remains accessible for local New Mexicans in need.
The Governor’s office distributed 5,000 free tickets to various organizations, including the Cancer Foundation, the Children, Youth and Families Department, Girls Inc., the Housing Trust, local tribal entities, Santa Fe Boys and Girls Club, Santa Fe area schools, Santa Lucia, LLC, Umbrella Read More
Los Alamos County Announces Dr. Shanna Sasser As Economic Development Administrator
Dr. Shanna Sasser
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County announces Dr. Shanna Sasser as the new Economic Development Administrator. Dr. Sasser brings a wealth of experience and a genuine passion for community advocacy to her new role, where she’ll be working to enhance the quality of life for everyone in Los Alamos County.
Before joining the County, Dr. Sasser served as the Rural and Frontier Ombudsman for the State of New Mexico. In that role, she was a key advocate for the state’s rural areas, building strong relationships with state, federal, and local partners. Some of her notable achievements include Read More
NMDWS: New Mexico July Unemployment Rate Was 4%
NMDWS News:
The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) has issued the unemployment data for July 2024.
New Mexico’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.0 percent in July, up from 3.9 percent in June and up from 3.7 percent in the previous year.
The national unemployment rate in July was 4.3 percent, up from 4.1 percent in June and up from 3.5 percent in July 2023.
Total nonagricultural payroll employment grew by 19,200 jobs, or 2.2 percent, between July 2023 and July 2024. The majority of gains came from the private sector.
The private sector was up 15,700 jobs, or 2.3 percent, Read More
Nuclear Watch NM On Plutonium Levels In Acid Canyon
Acid Canyon study area from Dr. Michael E. Ketterer/LANL study Aug. 13, 2024. Courtesy/NukeWatch NM
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
SANTA FE – Nuclear Watch New Mexico issued the following press release Thursday regarding plutonium contamination based on collected water, soil and plant samples from Acid Canyon in the Los Alamos Town Site:
Today, (Thursday) Dr. Michael Ketterer, Professor Emeritus of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Northern Arizona University, is releasing alarmingly high results from samples taken from a popular walking trail in the Read More
Los Alamos DWI Planning Council Launches Survey
Los Alamos DWI Planning Council News:
The Los Alamos DWI Planning Council, in observation of the need for more activities that do not involve alcohol for young adults to adults, has launched a survey seeking public input.
The results from this quick, three question survey will help the DWI Planning Council gauge what sober activities would be of the most interest to the community.
The online survey is directed to adults ages 18 and older. The survey is open now and will run until Sept. 30, 2024.
Following the community survey, the DWI Planning Council will utilize the feedback to reach out to local Read More
County Ice Rink’s Chiller Gets An Upgrade
This is the original chiller inside the mechanical room next to the Zamboni garage at Los Alamos Ice Rink. The original chiller utilized three reciprocating compressors and delivered 98.4 refrigeration tons. Council recently approved the purchase and installation of a new ice chiller that has 155 tons of refrigeration. Courtesy/LAC
This was the original condenser on the outside space next to the mechanical room. This space is occupied by the temporary chiller. Courtesy/LAC
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
With the original ice rink chiller expired and Read More
An Open Book: Loving Organizations
By DAVID IZRAELEVITZ
Los Alamos
My earliest memory of a “non-profit” organization reaching out while growing up was during the fall of 1971, some months after our family had finally immigrated to the U.S. and living in Bridgeton, a small town in southern New Jersey. My father had started a job at a knitting factory, and the five of us lived in a one-bedroom apartment.
One of the managers at the factory had noticed the Izraelevitz last name, and correctly surmising a new Jewish family, introduced my parents to the local synagogue. Attending services soon followed, and with the translation assistance Read More
New Mexico PED Deputy Secretary Of Special Education Tapped For National Work Group On Employment
PED News:
SANTA FE — Dr. Margaret Cage, deputy secretary of special education for the New Mexico Public Education Department’s Office of Special Education (OSE), will participate in a working group with the Center for Advancing Policy on Employment for Youth (CAPE-Youth).
CAPE-Youth is a U.S. Department of Labor-funded grant project that seeks to create job opportunities for disabled youth and young adults by helping states with their service delivery and workforce systems.
Cage will attend the CAPE-Youth working group’s first in-person meeting in Richmond, Virginia from Aug. 14–16. Read More
Treasurer Laura M. Montoya On New Programs And Outreach Director To Advance Financial Equity In New Mexico
From the Office of the State Treasurer
SANTA FE – The New Mexico State Treasurer’s Office welcomes Christina Perea as the new Programs and Outreach Director.
Perea’s proven track record in curriculum design, public relations, marketing, and innovative programming strategies at the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is instrumental in driving the office’s outreach initiatives and the development of beneficial programs.
“In addition to our constitutional and statutory responsibilities, and the management of our state’s Read More
DFA: $7.5 Million For City Park Improvements In New Mexico
DFA News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) announces $7.5 million for city park improvements.
Signed into law by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, 2024 Capital Outlay Projects Senate Bill 275 created the City Park Improvement Program to enhance the quality and accessibility of city park facilities across New Mexico.
The City Park Improvement Program will increase recreational opportunities for residents of all ages and abilities, revitalize and modernize existing park facilities, address safety concerns within city parks, and foster community engagement Read More
LAPS Notice Of Possible Quorum: LAMS Open House
LAPS News:
Members of the Los Alamos Public Schools Board may attend the Los Alamos Middle School (LAMS) Open House 5:30 p.m. Aug. 15 at 2101 Hawk Drive.
A quorum may be present; however no action will be taken. Read More
New Mexico Higher Education Department Wraps Up Summer Capital Outlay Hearings For Colleges, Universities Across State
Higher Education Secretary Stephanie M. Rodriguez
NMHED News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) has wrapped up its annual capital outlay hearings on campuses across the state, where agency leaders solicit information from college and university representatives about high-priority infrastructure projects that will benefit students throughout New Mexico in the years to come.
Following the hearings, the department will recommend capital projects to both the executive and legislative branches for funding consideration, based on data and materials provided Read More
Denish: Having A Coach On The Team
By DIANE DENISH
Corner to Corner
© 2024 New Mexico News Services
“Now that we have a coach on the team, I feel great!”
Those are the words of my friend, Ray Birmingham, a retired New Mexico Junior College and UNM baseball coach when I asked him about Gov. Tim Walz. Others have made similar comments about Walz, a longtime coach and educator, who was tapped to be the running mate of Vice President Kamala Harris.
Walz, whose name and background have just been introduced to the public over the past few days, has all the characteristics of someone who connects with people in his community – a teacher and football Read More
LAPS Notice Of Possible Quorum: Aspen Open House
LAPS News:
Members of the Los Alamos Public Schools Board may attend the Aspen Elementary School Open House 5:30 p.m. Aug. 14 at 2182 33rd St.
A quorum may be present; however no action will be taken. Read More
Republican Party Of Los Alamos Announces August Event: Fundraiser For CD3 Candidate Sharon Clahchischilliage
By LISA SHIN
Chair
Republican Party of Los Alamos
Dear Friends:
Please join us at 6 p.m. on Aug. 21 at 123 Canyon Vista in White Rock for a campaign fundraiser in support of Sharon Clahchischilliage, candidate for U.S. Congress, CD 3. RSVP to Gary Stradling at stradlingg@gmail.com.
Sharon Clahchischilliage is a lifelong public servant who has always fought for what is right, not politically convenient. From a young age, her family represented and served the people of the Navajo Nation and it’s there she learned the values of passionate civil service and putting others above herself. With deep Read More
Los Alamos Public Schools Board To Meet Aug. 13
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos Public Schools Board will meet 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13 in the LAPS Board Room at 2101 Trinity Drive, Suite V.
The meeting is open to the public.
Join Zoom Meeting:
- https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5056632222?pwd=9ya3XaLGT3DQAVJyauGbYKcsPQ4QWg.1&omn=87288756446
Meeting ID:
- 505 663 2222
Passcode:
- j45K8H
