Education

Justin Black Chosen Teacher of the Year!

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Chamisa Elementary School Principal Debbie Smith with physical education teacher Justin Black, the 2012 “Teacher of the Year” are surrounded by students this morning. Photo by Debra Snow

LAPS News:

Justin Black, who serves as Chamisa Elementary School physical education teacher, was chosen as the New Mexico Association for Health Physical Education and Dance Elementary Physical Education “Teacher of the Year” for 2012.

Black will receive the award at the Oct. 11 state conference. In accepting the award, Black said, “It’s very cool to represent Read More

Among the Nicest Gifts…

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Delta Kappa Gamma member Eileen Trujillo and Los Alamos Medical Center Unit Supervisor Denise Martinez unpack the newest collection of children’s books given to the families welcoming a new member. Courtesy photo

Among the Nicest Gifts
By Judy Crocker

Down the street, the painting job went smoothly, and there were loads of boxes arriving. Family friends came last weekend for a baby shower, and the crib had arrived on time.

The local members of Delta Kappa Gamma – Rho Chapter were especially pleased to add a valuable gift to the baby’s new room – a specially-selected book for the start of the baby’s Read More

Los Alamos Public Schools Deals With Rocky Situation

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DPU employees Stephen Abeyta and Joe Olivas turn the valve that releases gas to Los Alamos Middle School following a recent leak. LAPS’s Jeff Sargent wearing a vest and Michael Herrera to his left, coordinated the work. Courtesy/LAPS

By Kirsten Laskey

The Los Alamos Middle School construction project has had to hurdle over some obstacles including contractor conflicts and a gas line leak. Now, the project has encountered a rocky situation – literally.

David Wharram of Gerald Martin, which serves as the owner representative for the project, explained to the Los Alamos Public Read More

Los Alamos County Among 100 Best Communities for Young People

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Chamisa students, teachers, administrators, County officials and community members gather for a group photo following today’s big announcement that County today was named one of America’s Promise Alliance’s 100 Best Communities for Young People. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

LAPS News:

  • Annual Competition Recognizes Communities that Prioritize Youth Education and Well-Being

Los Alamos County today was named one of America’s Promise Alliance’s 100 Best Communities for Young People presented by ING.

The national award was given to Los Alamos County to recognize its Read More

LAHS Students Among National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

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Los Alamos High School semifinalists in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program include in front row from left, Kevin Gao, Janali Gustafson, Christina Moore and Laura Wendelberger. Back row from left, Aaron Bao, Cary Bronson, Nathaniel Hall, Jessie Zhao, Jack Mockler and Thomas Henderson. Not shown are Eric Begnaud, Caitlin Haynes and Orli Shlachter. Courtesy/LAHS

LAHS News:

Today officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the names of approximately 16,000 semifinalists in the 58 annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

These academically talented high Read More

Creating a Marketing Plan that Builds Community

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SBDC News:

Many businesses and organizations struggle with creating a marketing plan.

Join Founder and CEO Rubina Cohen of Firefly Innovation Group to learn how to create and implement the various parts of a marketing plan that not only grows and sustains your business or organization, but one that gives back and builds community.

Utilizing a brand new and easy method of marketing planning called the Firefly Method, which focuses on the needs of the business and the needs of the community, participants learn how to market and grow their business or organization for long term sustainability. Read More

SFI Seminar: On the Interface between Movement and Sociality in Animal Behavior & What Lies on Either Side

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Nicolas Perony
ETH Zurich, Chair of Systems Design

SFI News:

The Santa Fe Institute presents the talk, “On the Interface between Movement and Sociality in Animal Behavior, and What Lies on Either Side” by Nicolas Perony at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13 in the Medium Conference Room at the Santa Fe Institute in Santa Fe.

Abstract: Scientists working on the study of animal groups are mainly divided between two schools: those who study social behaviour, and those who study spatial dynamics.

Whilst these two dimensions are intrinsically linked, traditionally there has been little Read More

The Y Encourages Families to Address Healthy Living During Childhood Obesity Awareness Month

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The Family YMCA offers healthy eating and physical activity tips to help residents live healthier. Courtesy/FYMCA

FAMILY YMCA News:

September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. The Family YMCA — a leader in youth development and healthy living — wants to help families understand the risks of childhood obesity and how to incorporate regular physical activity and healthy eating into their lives.

Childhood obesity rates have soared over the last few decades. Nationally, one in three children is obese or overweight, and in New Mexico 32.7 percent of children are affected by this Read More

Planting Bulbs this Fall Helps Students Next Spring

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From left, Rotarians Alison Walters, Chris Sierk and Linda Hull sell flower bulbs for a Club fundraiser Friday at Los Alamos National Bank. The Club will sell bulbs again from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14 in front of CB FOX on Central Avenue and from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 21, 27 and 28 and Oct. 5 at LANB. Flower bulb selections include mixed crocus, grape hyacinths, daffodils, red tulips and pink tulips. Proceeds benefit year-end Los Alamos High School student awards. Photo by Gil Butler Read More