Explore Mesa De Cuba Badlands With PEEC
Mesa de Cuba Badlands. Photo by Rod McCradyPEEC News:
Traveling to Cuba along N.M. 550 is certainly a visual treat. This rugged, multi-colored landscape is home to the relatively new San Juan Basin Badlands Recreation Area.
Created in the last few years to offer protection to this sometimes haunting, but always breathtaking scenery, the Badlands have no real trail system, food or potable water. To help visitors navigate this exceptional terrain, join geologist Patrick Rowe Saturday, July 18 to explore one of the five badlands in the Recreation Area, the Mesa de Cuba Badlands.
This hike offers Read More
Northern’s RN-BSN Program Recognized For Excellence In Holistic Nursing
Northern RN-BSN alumnus Christine Woolsey, Assistant Program Director Darlene Hess and holistic nursing educator Barbara Dossey. Courtesy photo‘Zoo To You’ Comes To Mesa Public Library July 16
Kids check out a lizard at a previous ‘Zoo to You’ visit to Mesa Public Library. Courtesy/MPLAlbuquerque BioPark’s “Zoo to You” program is coming to Mesa Public Library at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 16. They will set up their program in the upper parking lot, following the Farmer’s Market.
“Get eye to eye with beautiful birds, small mammals, amazing amphibians and reptiles,” Program Director Jo Pelhan said. “Docents guide you through this traveling exhibit of animals and hands-on biofacts — including bones, pelts, feathers, shells and other interesting animal Read More
‘Fantastic Fractals’ Screens At Nature Center July 18
Fractal created by Wolfgang Beyer. Courtesy/Wikimedia CommonsPEEC News:
To get in the spirit of ScienceFest, PEEC is screening Fantastic Fractals.
Join host and Fractal Foundation Executive Director Jonathan Wolfe as he presents a full-dome planetarium show that explores infinitely complex mathematical fractals in nature. This award-winning program features original music, and is educational, entertaining, and amazing.
This planetarium show is $5, and will screen at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, July 18 at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Seating is limited. It is suitable for ages three Read More
Family Night Campfire Fun At Nature Center Tuesday
Enjoy campfire fun during Family Night at the Nature Center. Courtesy photo
PEEC News:
Tuesday, July 14 is Family Night at the Los Alamos Nature Center.
The center will be open for exploring the exhibits until 8 p.m., and there will be games, activities, experiments, crafts and more for families to enjoy. Family Nights at the Nature Center are sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos. They are free to attend.
In July and August, there will be extra special family campfire fun! Join Melissa Mackey for songs, stories and a little science 5:30-6:30 p.m.
For more information about this and other PEEC Read More
School Board Meets At 2101 Trinity Dr. Tuesday
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos School Board will hold a Regular School Board Meeting and Executive Session at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 14 in the School Board Room of the LAPS Administration Building, 2101 Trinity Dr.
The Executive Session will be held first Session to discuss the purchase, acquisition or disposal of real property, per Section 10-15-1 (H)(8) as allowed in the Open Meetings Act NMSA1978. The purpose for the discussion in closed session will be limited to the item stated on the agenda. No action will be taken.
School Board President Jim Hall will then reconvene the Regular Meeting, which Read More
PEEC Class Teaches How To Identify Wildflowers
Local wildflower, dusky penstemon. Courtesy/PEECPEEC News:
What a difference a little rain makes. The roadsides and hillsides are green, and yellow, red, pink and purple flowers dot the landscape.
“How to Identify Wildflowers” is the name of a five-week class offered 5:30-7:30 p.m. beginning Tuesday, July 14 at the Los Alamos Nature Center.
This is an opportunity to get outside, to be curious, and learn more about the area and the flora. Longtime residents and experts Craig Martin and Teralene (Terry) Foxx will teach the class.
Foxx is a plant ecologist, writer and artist. She taught plant Read More
Rattlesnake Museum Talk At Nature Center July 15
Rattlesnake. Photo by Bob MyersPEEC News:
Living in New Mexico means sharing the outdoors with many different kinds of reptiles.
To help explain how humans can cohabitate with these scaly neighbors, join Bob Myers, director of the International Rattlesnake Museum at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday July 15 at the Los Alamos Nature Center.
Discover what snakes and other reptiles live in New Mexico, how to identify them, what to do if you find a dangerous species in your backyard, some stories and legends about snakes, and snakebite prevention and treatment. Come to learn more about these fascinating creatures Read More
Save Money Watering Your Lawn Workshop July 17
NMSU News:New Research On Human Ability To Smell Odors
Courtesy/ASU
ASU News:
- ASU Researcher Disputes Claim that Humans can Distinguish One Trillion Odors
Assistant Research Professor Rick Gerkin
TEMPE, Ariz.—An Arizona State University researcher is calling into question recent findings that the human nose is capable of distinguishing at least 1 trillion odors.
Rick Gerkin, an assistant research professor with ASU School of Life Sciences, says the data used in a study made public last year does not support this claim.
According to Gerkin, this is important because findings from the 2014 study published in the journal Science are already Read More
Ten Standout Students Choose Educator of Distinction
LAPSF News:
The Los Alamos Public School (LAPS) Foundation’s Scholarship Committee asks its scholarship winners to choose an Educator of Distinction.
This is a teacher that has had a lasting impact on the recipient during their time in the Los Alamos Public Schools. This year’s winners all chose Los Alamos High School teachers. A school without teachers is just brick and mortar; the teachers make the difference. This year’s 10 outstanding winners were selected for their demonstrated balance of academic excellence, extracurricular participation and community service.
Catherine Read More
Board President Jim Hall On LAPS Reserve Funds
By JIM HALL, PresidentThis is intended to answer some questions about Los Alamos Public School (LAPS) reserve funds. It represents my opinion as a member of the LAPS Board and does not represent an official position of the Board or the Administration.
First, some basics. LAPS receives operational funding from four major sources. The State of New Mexico formula-based funding–normally referred to as School Equalization Guarantee or SEG funding–is about $26.3M for the upcoming school year. We receive $8 million a year from the DOE and about $3 million in Read More
Global Synthesis Of Large Wildland Fires Shows Ecological Benefit
Natural fire mosaic, southwest Oregon, 10 years post-fire. Courtesy/Geos InstituteUSDA Rural Development Seeks Grant Applications
USDA Rural Development State Director Terry Brunner
USDA News:
- Up to $200,000 available for each grant to assist individuals and businesses in the development of rural cooperatives and other mutually-owned businesses
ALBUQUERQUE – USDA Rural Development State Director Terry Brunner announces that USDA-Rural Development is accepting applications for grants to help rural cooperative develop. The grants are being made available to non-profit corporations and institutions of higher education through the Rural Cooperative Development Grant (RCDG) program.
In making the announcement Read More
LAHS Graduate Chloe Keilers Represents New Mexico At National Youth Science Camp
Chloe Keilers gives remarks in May after receiving the Rotary Club of Los Alamos Service Award. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
EDUCATION News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chloe Madsen Keilers, a 2015 Los Alamos High School graduate, is representing New Mexico as a delegate to the 2015 National Youth Science Camp®.
She joins top science students June 10 to 17 July from across the nation and around the world for this acclaimed honors science leadership program, which ends with a highlight trip to Washington, D.C.
NYSC delegates will meet science policy makers and senators for a luncheon hosted Read More
PEEC Summer Family Evening Is All About Goats
Goats like this one will visit the Nature Center Wednesday, July 8. Courtesy/PEECPEEC News:
What is it like to raise goats on a small scale farm? What uses are there for goat milk?
At this week’s Summer Family Evening at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 8 at the Nature Center, Jessie Ross of Gypsy Mountain Ranch and Deb Wood of Second Bloom Farm will be around to answer these questions.
Learn how to make cheese, lotion, soap, and more. Even better, the presenters will bring some of their goats – both big and small – to demonstrate the different breeds that thrive on the Pajarito Plateau.
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Laser Light Shows Coming To Nature Center
‘Laser Beatles’ is one of 12 laser light shows offered at the Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
PEEC will host 12 laser light shows in its new planetarium during July.
Thursday, July 9 through Wednesday, July 15, there will be at least two laser light shows daily. Experience a feast for the senses in these dazzling and captivating laser light programs. Classic music fans will see how laser light transforms favorite bands, with separate shows dedicated to the music of the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, U2, Pink Floyd: “Dark Side of the Moon” and Pink Floyd: “The Best of Echoes.”
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LANL Foundation: Northern New Mexico Tribal Business Scholarships Available
LANLF News:
Applications are now being accepted for Northern New Mexico Tribal Business Scholarships.
These awards support the growing need for accountants, financial analysts, and business information system professionals within Pueblo/Tribal communities.
Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded to two qualified applicants pursuing undergraduate degrees in business-related fields from an accredited post-secondary educational institution. Students must be a member of a Pueblo or Tribe and reside within the seven Northern New Mexico counties of Los Alamos, Mora, Read More
Take A Virtual Wildflower Walk Tuesday
An example of the specimens on display at the Jemez Mountain Herbarium. Photo by Chick KellerPEEC News:
Spring and summer are wonderful times to enjoy the abundant wildflowers.
Sometimes however, the weather does not cooperate, or a wildflower blooms at a time or location that is not convenient for viewing. But this shouldn’t stop local residents from knowing local wildflowers!
The Jemez Mountain Herbarium houses 950 species of local plants. Its curator, Chick Keller, is offering to take interested visitors on a virtual wildflower walk using specimens from this collection, allowing visitors Read More
Nature on Tap at UnQuarked Tonight
CREATIVE DISTRICT News:
Nature On Tap is 5:30 p.m. today at UnQuarked Wine Room, at 145 Central Park Square in downtown Los Alamos.
The speaker is Jessica Clayton, who will be discussing the science and beauty of the aurora borealis. Nature performs beautiful light shows that dance across the sky. The group will hear about the science behind this mysterious phenomenon, known as the aurora borealis. The group will discuss what causes aurora to display such striking colors and why we need scientists to study them.
Clayton is a physicist and educator. She earned a Ph.D. in physics from the University Read More
