Air Force Research Laboratory’s Aloha Telescope Celebrates 10 Years Empowering Students Through Outreach
Heinrich Cosponsors RETAIN Act To Improve Teacher Pay, Retention, Address Educator Shortage In New Mexico
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) is cosponsoring the Retaining Educators Takes Added Investment Now (RETAIN) Act to address severe nationwide shortages of early childhood and K-12 teachers that disproportionately impact students from low-income backgrounds and students of color.
The goal of the RETAIN Act is to provide an incentive to retain, rather than just recruit educators to high-need schools.
“Investing in our educator workforce is also an investment in our children and our future economic competitiveness,” Heinrich Read More
NMDCA: Wonders On Wheels RV In Taos Noon-4PM Today
NMDCA News:
The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA) Wonders on Wheels (WoW) RV will be in Taos noon to 4 p.m. today, April 13 with an “invent” event for families at Enos Garcia Elementary Gymnasium, 305 Don Fernando St.
The WoW Mobile Museum is a 38-foot RV featuring 300 square feet of arts, culture, history, science exhibits and curriculum-based programming.
The WoW mobile museum brings exhibits from one of the Department of Cultural Affairs’ eight state-run museums to public schools (pre-K to 12th grade) and libraries across New Mexico.
This free community event brings more Read More
YMCA Little Youth Basketball Registration Closes May 5
LAMC CEO Tracie Stratton Attends ‘Plática On Latino Access To Rural Healthcare’ Hosted By Rep. Leger Fernandez
Los Alamos Medical Center CEO Tracie Stratton, right, attended the ‘Plática On Latino Access To Rural Healthcare’ hosted by U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez, left, April 4 in Albuquerque. The event was part of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus On The Road series and also featured United States Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra. Courtesy photo
U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez, left, and United States Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra, center, at the ‘Plática On Latino Access To Rural Healthcare’ April 4 in Albuquerque. Los Alamos Medical Center CEO Read More
Jemez Historic Site: Earth Day Hike, Gisewa History
News:
Celebrate Earth Day Saturday, April 20 with a guided hike up Oak Canyon (a.k.a. Church Canyon).
This is a moderate hike over rough terrain (approximately 1.5 miles)—hikers should bring water, sturdy shoes, sunscreen and a sack lunch. Rangers will do their best to identify the species of flora and fauna encountered. Participation is free.
Sunday, April 21, explore the ways of Pueblo life during Funday at Gisewa through cooking, art demonstrations, dances, and more. Visitors are invited to re-plaster the site’s horno, so bring old clothes for this muddy activity. Funday at Gisewa is included Read More
New Mexico Tech Breaks Ground On $28 Million Expansion
From left, Petroleum Recovery Research Center Director Dr. Robert Balch, NMT Interim President Dr. Daniel H. Lopez and NMT Board of Regents President Jerry A. Armijo kick off the $28 million expansion of Kelly Hall in down-to-earth style. Courtesy/NMT
Rendering of Kelly Hall replacement building at New Mexico Tech in Socorro. Courtesy/NMT
NMT News:
SOCORRO — New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (NMT) broke ground on a $28 million expansion of its Kelly Hall that houses the Petroleum Recovery Research Center (PRRC), a trailblazing scientific organization dedicated to solving Read More
New Mexico Delegation To Host Virtual Q&A Session On Military Service Academy Nominations Process
Congressional Delegation News:
ALBUQUERQUE — At 6 p.m. MT, Thursday, April 18, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján and U.S. Representatives Melanie Stansbury, Teresa Leger Fernández and Gabe Vasquez will host a Virtual Q&A Session for New Mexicans interested in attending a U.S. Military Service Academy.
The conversation is an opportunity for high school students and recent graduates to ask questions about the nomination process for appointment to U.S. Military Service Academies. The New Mexico delegation will be accepting online applications for nominations to enter Read More
Unique Documentary Examining ‘Community In Conflict’ Over Internment Camp Marker April 21 At SALA
Internment Camp internee Bill Nishimura at the Santa Fe Internment Camp Marker. Courtesy photo
SALA News:
A unique documentary film examining a “Community in Conflict” will be shown again at SALA Los Alamos Event Center 2-4 p.m. Sunday, April 21, at the invitation of SALA members Nancy and John Bartlit.
The event is free. High school students studying New Mexico’s role in WWII history are especially welcome to learn Film Director Claudia Katayanagi’s quest to understand the decades-long controversy over the Santa Fe Internment Camp Marker. Albuquerque Co-Producer Nikki Nojima Louis (whose Read More
Earth Day Festival At Los Alamos Nature Center April 20
Scene from a previous Earth Day Festival at the Los Alamos Nature Center, which this year is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 20 at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC
Scene from a previous Earth Day Festival at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center’s (PEEC) signature event, the annual Earth Day Festival, is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road. “The festivities include delicious food, tons of information about local businesses and organizations, fun activities and exciting entertainment.” Read More
UNM-LA Advisory Board Curative Special Meeting April 15
UNM-LA News:
The UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board will hold a Curative Special Meeting via Zoom at 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 15.
During this meeting there will be a vote on the UNM-LA budget, ballot language for a bond in the November 2024 election, as well as the annual adoption of the Advisory Board Bylaws.
Direct questions to UNM-LA by calling 505.662.5919 or emailing unmlainfo@unm.edu. Read More
Controlled Environment Agriculture Open House And Greenhouse Tours April 20 At Santa Fe Community College
SFCC News:
Santa Fe Community College’s Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Open House and Greenhouse Tours are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 20.
This is a free event with a produce give-away on first-come, first-served basis. There will be bite-sized samples from the Culinary Arts Department at the Trades and Advanced Technology Center at 6401 Richards Ave.
Call 505.428.1205 for information. Read More
FBI: New Mexico High School Students Invited To Apply To FBI Teen Academy To Be Held July 17-19 In Albuquerque
FBI News:
High school students interested in spending a day with the FBI in Albuquerque are encouraged to apply for the agency’s 2024 Teen Academy, which will be held July 17-19.
Applications will be accepted through May 24, 2024.
The FBI Teen Academy allows students who will be in high school during the 2024/2025 school year an opportunity to experience the inner workings of today’s FBI.
Students will receive a comprehensive look into the FBI as they are provided presentations and activities on topics such as terrorism, cybercrime and SWAT. Discussions will include investigative tactics, Read More
LAPS Spotlight: Public Information Officer Connie Goettee
LAPS Public Information Officer and AP Coordinator Connie Goettee working in her office. Photo by Andy McBride/ladailypost.com
By Andy McBride
Student Reporter
Los Alamos Daily Post
When we think of hard work, we would usually think of the trades: mechanical work, technicians, or even plumbers. But you probably never thought that working for the schools was really hard work, too. Well, Connie Goettee is the Public Information Officer and AP Coordinator for Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) and an amazingly hard worker.
She went to college to study journalism, but later found out that reporters Read More
Weaving Colors: Autism & Indigenous Community April 17
Los Alamos JJAB To Meet Wednesday April 17
Los Alamos JJAB News:
The next meeting of Los Alamos JJAB will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.
The meeting will be held virtually through video conference. The agenda is available at www.losalamosjjab.com.
The public is welcome.
Contact JJAB at info@losalamosjjab.com or 505.709.8125 for additional information. Read More
Hampton: Proposed UNM-LA Bond
By DAVID HAMPTON Los Alamos
2024 LANL Scholars Announced: 128 Recipients Will Receive Scholarships Worth Over $880,000
LANL Foundation News:
Española – The LANL Foundation has announced this year’s recipients of four-year undergraduate degree scholarships. A total of 128 Northern New Mexico students pursuing bachelor’s degrees will receive 132 scholarships worth more than $884,000.
The LANL Foundation’s four-year undergraduate scholarships are open to students pursuing a degree in any field of study. The scholarships range from $1,000 for a single year up to $20,000 over four years. Recipients are selected based on a demonstrated commitment to academic achievement, leadership and service.
“We received Read More
‘How To Grow Nonprofits Across The Generations’ April 16
Haydn Shaw
LACF News:
Haydn Shaw, a published expert on organizational leadership development, change management, and the engagement of multiple generations will present a free session for the public at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 16 at SALA.
This session is designed for anyone working for a nonprofit organization, including board members, directors, employees and volunteers, although for-profit businesses may also find it useful.
Nonprofits have never had to recruit five generations of volunteers or board members and serve six generations before now. This session will help prepare for what Read More
