Los Alamos County Libraries Continue To Serve Community
Los Alamos County Library staff hold a virtual meeting Tuesday morning. Courtesy/LAC
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The doors of the Los Alamos County’s libraries may be locked and their interiors dark but looks can be deceiving.
The fact is the pandemic shuttered the physical buildings but online, the Los Alamos County Library System is operating at full steam with a multitude of services. Library patrons can check out the libraries’ offerings at their webpage.
“I would like for the public to know that even though we are physically closed, there are a number Read More
LANL Foundation’s Jovanna Archuleta Appointed Assistant Secretary For Native American Early Education & Care
Jovanna Archuleta
LANLF News:
ESPAÑOLA — The LANLFoundation announces the appointment of Jovanna Archuleta to Assistant Secretary for Native American Early Education & Care.
Archuleta joined the LANL Foundation in 2017 as its Early Childhood Pueblo Outreach Coordinator. She now leaves that appointment to join the Early Childhood Education & Care Department (ECECD).
Archuleta will help to shape the new position and the newly formed department from the ground up.
“Do you know what childcare can do for communities?” Archuleta said. “Parents can go work and they’re not stressed Read More
Highlands Employee Uses 3-D Printer To Create Face Masks
A 3-D printer producers a plastic protective face mask that will be fitted with a high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter to cover the nose and mouth. Mariano Ulibarri of New Mexico Highlands University is operating the printer. Photo by Mariano Ulibarri
Protective face mask mask produced by 3-D printer. Photo by Mariano Ulibarri
NMHU News:
LAS VEGAS, NM — Mariano Ulibarri of New Mexico Highlands University is producing reusable plastic protective face masks on a 3-D printer for the campus and broader community to use during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ulibarri is making the masks at home Read More
UNM-LA Responds And Adapts To COVID-19 Pandemic
Spring has arrived on the UNM-LA campus, brightening up the empty campus while students, faculty and staff all work remotely. Photo by Nancy Coombs/UNM-LA
UNM-LA News:
Similar to other colleges and universities, UNM-LA shifted to remote operations in mid-March in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The physical campus is closed except for essential personnel, but operations are continuing remotely.
Classes are now being delivered in an online format, with additional support provided for students and for faculty who may not have worked previously in online environments. Personnel in Read More
LAPS: April Is Alcohol Awareness Month
LAPS News:
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and with the current Coronavirus pandemic requiring physical distancing, now is a good time for parents to talk to their kids about alcohol and other drugs.
Parents play a key role in helping children develop healthy attitudes toward alcohol consumption.
When parents have clear expectations and explain their reasoning, young people are more likely to delay the onset of alcohol use.
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Use and Alcoholism, research shows that protecting the developing adolescent brain from early alcohol use decreases Read More
LAPS Launches Los Alamos Safari Hunt For Kids
Sylvester the Cat is spotted in the window of this Los Alamos home. Photo by Michele Altherr
This stuffed lion is spotted in the window of a Los Alamos home. Photo by Allison Washburn
LAPS News:
It’s a Safari! The Los Alamos Safari Hunt for Kids! This activity is similar to a scavenger hunt.
With a large portion of the world’s population now living under lockdown to contain the coronavirus, this type of Safari Hunt activity is popping up all over the world.
The “hunters” try to spot as many stuffed animals as they can find in people’s windows and yards. Everyone can help by placing stuffed animals in their Read More
LANL Foundation Names Anna Marie Garcia Vice President Of Early Childhood Program
Anna Marie Garcia
LANL Foundation News:
ESPAÑOLA – The Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Foundation has appointed Anna Marie Garcia vice president of the Early Childhood Program.
Garcia has served as director of the program since 2016.
Garcia has an extensive career in early childhood education. She has bachelor’s degrees in elementary education and special education, with a master’s in early childhood special education.
Her passion for early childhood issues began as a teenager when she worked with special education classes for her 4-H projects. She was disturbed to see special education Read More
Enterprise Bank Brings 625 Students To Bradbury Museum
A student ponders an interactive display during a field trip to the Bradbury Science Museum sponsored by Enterprise Bank & Trust. Courtesy/Enterprise Bank
An EJ Martinez Elementary School student and teacher discuss a display during a field trip to the Bradbury Science Museum sponsored by Enterprise Bank. Courtesy/Enterprise Bank
An EJ Martinez Elementary School student and teacher notice compelling things even hanging from the ceiling at the Bradbury Science Museum during a field trip sponsored by Enterprise Bank. Courtesy/Enterprise Bank
BSMA News:
Enterprise Bank & Trust Read More
DPU Announces Annual Water Festival Is Online
COUNTY News:
For several years, the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) has hosted an annual water festival in April for Los Alamos fourth grade students that is planned and carried out by the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC).
Hundreds of students gather at the University of New Mexico – Los Alamos and engage in hands-on water activities. This year with the public health emergency issued by New Mexico Department of Health, PEEC has incorporated the festival in to the “Take It Outside” online series.
Starting today, April 13, students of all ages are invited Read More
Zia Credit Union Offers Free Online Program
Zia Credit Union at 1001 Central Ave. in Los Alamos. Courtesy/ZCU
ZIA CREDIT UNION News:
With most of us staying at home, we’ve been given the gift of time – time to be productive.
For those looking to shore up their knowledge about saving and budgeting, plus learn about some tools that can help, Zia Credit Union is offering a free program called Time For Change.
Anyone can do the program on their own time from the comfort of their home. It is not necessary to be a member of Zia Credit Union to take part in the program.
The online course begins April 20 and lasts five weeks. Each week participants receive Read More
Los Alamos Kiwanis Chooses Eight Scholarship Winners
By CHARMIAN SCHALLER
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos
In normal times, as the school year approached its end, outstanding seniors would be looking ahead to the Senior Recognition Ceremony, where the winners of scholarships would be announced.
This year, however, the lethal coronavirus has changed that long-established custom. The schools are closed, and everyone is being urged to “stay at home” in an effort to slow or halt the march of a killer pandemic.
And so, today, Kiwanis is announcing the eight winners of the scholarships it administers—instead of waiting for an assembly that probably won’t Read More
New Mexico Early Childhood Funders Group Launches Emergency Response Grants Program
Secretary Elizabeth Groginsky
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Friday, Early Childhood Education and Care Department Secretary Elizabeth Groginsky announced Friday the launch of a new grant program designed to support infants, toddlers and their families during the COVID-19 crisis.
The Early Childhood Emergency Response Grants program – an initiative of the New Mexico Early Childhood Funders Group (NMECFG) – will meet immediate needs pertaining to early childhood during the pandemic.
“For years, the NMECFG has been at the core of New Mexico’s efforts to improve the lives of children Read More
LAHS Senior Zach Beck Earns Rank Of Eagle Scout
J. Zachary Beck, a member of Boy Scout Troop 122 of Los Alamos, has earned the highest honor bestowed by the Boy Scouts of American, the rank of Eagle Scout. Beck is a senior at Los Alamos High School. His parents are Jill Beck of Los Alamos and J. Bradley Beck of White Rock. The Eagle Court of Honor ceremony will be held for Beck at a later date. Courtesy photo Read More
LAPS Transitions To Increased Learning From Home
LAPS student Sophia Jones holds up a first day of e-school sign. Her mom is LAPS teacher Rebecca Jones. ‘As a mom and a teacher, there were a lot of unknowns going into this ‘new normal’ of schooling at home/working from home. But I want to say how grateful I am for all of the resources, support and caring attitudes we’ve experienced from LAPS,’ she said. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
After week one of e-learning, LAPS School Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus said, “I am pleased to report that we had outstanding attendance during at-home classes this week. Some teachers recorded 100 percent student participation.” Read More
Chicks Lifting Spirits In Los Alamos: New Born Chicks
Lifting spirits all over Los Alamos are day old and week old chicks. Chamisa Elementary School Middle Grades Resource Teacher Carol Bronisz said these chicks also will lift the spirits of her 3rd and 4th graders who will be watching them grow via video. Photo by Carol Bronisz Read More
LAPS Kindergarten And PreK Registration Available Online
LAPS News:
Online registration for Kindergarten for the 2020-2021 school year is now available through the Los Alamos Public Schools’ website.
Registration is an important step to ensure that your child is placed in a kindergarten class for the upcoming school year.
To enroll your child, simply log onto the LAPS Registration page at laschools.net/home/registration. From the Registration page, choose the Kindergarten tab to begin the application. Please review the Kindergarten Requirements letter and complete the Kindergarten Intent form.
Click here for more information on documentation Read More
Highlands University Names Brandon Kempner Dean Of College Of Arts And Sciences
Dean Brandon Kempner
HU College Of Arts And Sciences
New Mexico Highlands University News:
LAS VEGAS, N.M. – Monday April 6, New Mexico Highlands University named Brandon Kempner the new dean of the university’s College of Arts and Sciences.
Kempner was chosen after a national search. He served as the interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences since July 2019 and also is a longtime professor in the Department of English.
“Strong deans help build strong programs, recruit and retain great faculty, and set the tone for excellence throughout the academic unit,” Highlands University President Read More
PEEC Encourages Community To Take It Outside!
Two young explorers take part in the Pajarito Environment Education Center’s Take It Outside program. Photo by Siobhan Niklasson
You are never too young to explore the great outdoors! Photo by Denise Matthews
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos, like most municipalities, is practicing social distancing and staying home.
But Los Alamos stands apart from many other cities in that it has a key characteristic: a multitude of open spaces and a beautiful natural environment. Even better, the great outdoors is still accessible to the public.
Despite Read More
AFRL NM STEM Academy ‘Mission To Mars’ Goes Virtual
During ‘Mission To Mars’, students are invited to virtually participate in eight days of activities. Courtesy/mars.nasa.gov
AFRL NM STEM News:
The Air Force Research Laboratory New Mexico (AFRL NM) STEM Academy is virtually continuing its “2020 Mission to Mars” experience for 4th-6th grade students.
Students are invited to virtually participate in eight days of activities, centered on planning a simulated manned-mission to Mars.
“Traditionally this event was held in the Albuquerque Convention Center, but this year it will be held in the kitchens and living rooms of hundreds of 4th- to Read More
DOE/ARPA-E Announces $32M In Project Funding For Development Of Low-Cost Fusion Concepts … LANL Receiving $5M In 2 Awards
DOE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy today announced the winners of $32 million in funding for 15 projects as part of the Breakthroughs Enabling THermonuclear-fusion Energy (BETHE) program.
Los Alamos National Laboratory is awarded some $5 million:
- Target Formation and Integrated Experiments for Plasma-Jet Driven Magneto-Inertial Fusion – $4,618,001; and
- Electromagnetic and Particle Diagnostics for Transformative Fusion-Energy Concepts – $375,000.
These projects will work to develop timely, commercially viable fusion energy, with the goal Read More
