Education

Letter to the Editor: Support UNM-LA GO Bond ‘C’

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By Dr. Cedric D. Page, Executive Director
University of New Mexico – Los Alamos

As Executive Director of University of New Mexico – Los Alamos, I want to outline the benefits to the UNM-Los Alamos campus of General Obligation Bond “C” in the Nov. 6 General Election, and why it makes sense to the citizens of Los Alamos.

If Bond C passes in the Nov. 6 General Election, the University of New Mexico – Los Alamos will receive $500,000 for renovations and upgrades to its science labs.

Bond projects have a positive impact on local economies as the money spent recycles several times, and the construction Read More

UNM-LA Postpones January 2013 Mil Election

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UNM-LA News:

After several meetings with UNM administration and the UNM Board of Regents, UNM-Los Alamos was advised to postpone its resolution question for an operational mil increase until later in 2013. 

This decision was reached by the UNM Board of Regents with the desire that UNM-Los Alamos have a successful election and in consideration of the uncertainty in the economy and with federal budget decisions and their impact on Los Alamos National Laboratory employment and the Los Alamos community.

UNM-Los Alamos looks forward to partnering with the UNM Read More

PEEC Offers Guided Tour of Wetland Preserve Oct. 21

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The Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

Natali Steinberg, docent of the Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve, is offering her popular guided tour of the ecological treasure, leaving noon Sunday, Oct. 21 from PEEC, 3540 Orange St.

This small preserve, located near Rancho de las Golondrinas just south of Santa Fe, has several ecological niches, ranging from scrub desert to the lush vegetation of the cienega (Spanish for “marsh”.)

This range supports a wide diversity of plant and animal life. Three trails, one of which is handicap-accessible, lead walkers through Read More

U.S. Marine Corps Presents Casey Stavert with Academic Achievement Award

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Staff Report

Casey Stavert (Pvt 1Class) of Los Alamos has received a “Meritorious Mast” for academic performance from the United States Marine Corps during his recent graduation ceremony from the School of Infantry, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Stavert was raised in Los Alamos and graduated from Los Alamos High school in 2008. 

His award reads, “You consistently performed your duties in an exemplary and highly professional manner by scoring higher on the written tests and on the performance evaluations than any of your peers, making you the academic leader for the company with an overall Read More

Accidents in North American Mountaineering: What We Have Learned

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MOUNTAINEER News:

Jed Williamson knows how people get in trouble in the mountains. He has been the chair of the Safety Advisory Council and the editor of the American Alpine Club’s annual report Accidents in North American Mountaineering since 1974. 

On Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m. at Fuller Lodge, Williamson will present an overview of his vast knowledge of moving through the mountains with other people, what works and what goes wrong.

His presentation will include detailed analysis of the many factors that add up to an accident, not just weather and terrain, but human fallibility Read More

Herbal Remedies for Children at PEEC Oct. 13

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Herbalist Kristi Beguin. Courtesy photo

PEEC News:

Visit PEEC from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13 to learn about effective herbal remedies for children. 

Kristi Beguin, an experienced herbalist, will give a talk on how to use herbal medicines to treat common childhood illnesses and enhance children’s immunity.

Participants in the class will learn how they can be in charge of their family’s health and wellness concerns using common herbal remedies.  

They’ll also learn to tune in to their intuition about health and wellness, and learn how to quickly respond to those Read More

UNM-LA Student Government Sponsors Forum

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UNM-LA News:
 
The public is invited to attend a candidates forum sponsored by the UNM-LA Student Government Association from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16 in the new Lecture Hall-Building 5.
 
Candidates for Los Alamos County Council will share their philosophies on the K-20 education continuum and strategies for achieving effective education opportunities in Los Alamos.
 
2012-13 Student Government Association members will pose questions and moderate this forum.
 
All UNM-LA students, faculty and staff are encouraged to attend
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PEEC Talk: How Las Conchas Fire Affected Valles Caldera Oct. 16

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Valles Caldera National Preserve. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

The community is invited to come to PEEC from 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16 to hear how the Las Conchas Fire affected the Valles Caldera National Preserve.

Rebecca Oertel, a Forest and Range Plant Ecologist at the VCNP will present the talk.

Oertel grew up in Los Alamos, obtained a degree in biochemistry, and has worked in the Jemez Mountains Area for the past 18 years as a biologist. 

Although she has been at the VCNP for only one year, her extensive experience in the Jemez Mountains includes 11 years as a Biologist at Bandelier National Read More

County’s Student Shooter Drill Draws Praise

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During this morning’s emergency response exercise at Los Alamos High School, police captured the crazed student shooter and placed her in the back of a patrol car for transport to jail. She explained her reason for killing six students and injuring 29 others during her shooting spree was that she had a “really lousy time” at the recent homecoming dance. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos Police Officers arrive at the scene of this morning’s simulated mass shooting at Los Alamos High School and prepare to enter the building where a female student is Read More