Virtually Celebrate UNM-LA Graduates
UNM-LA News:
The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos honors the Graduates of 2020 in an online Celebration, at losalamos.unm.edu/graduation2020/.
The celebration includes video messages from the UNM-LA Chancellor, Dr. Cynthia Rooney; Director of the Los Alamos National Laboratory, Dr. Thom Mason; President of The University of New Mexico, Dr. Garnett Stokes; and UNM-LA Dean of Instruction, Dr. Sharon Hurley.
One page lists all graduates and their level of accomplishment, and there is a link to download a printable program.
Graduating students are welcome to send pictures. The page Read More
Los Alamos Community Howl 8 P.M. Today!
UNM-LA News:
At 8 p.m. today during the Los Alamos Community Howl, in addition to honoring medical workers and others, UNM-LA asks for an extra Lobo howl for graduating UNM-LA students.
Many of these graduates will be joining the front lines in the fight against COVID-19.
UNM-LA is so proud of them! Read More
Los Alamos/Rio Arriba Medical Society Seeks Applicants For Scholarships From Students Enrolled In Medical Schools
Dr. Michael Leslie of White Rock, here with his wife Emily, graduated from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in May 2019 and went on to his Emergency Medicine Residency at Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME. His enthusiasm for medicine has continued to grow, and he is incredibly thankful for the support he received through the John and Willie Mae Helm Scholarship Fund administered by the Los Alamos Medical Society. Courtesy photo
LA/RAMS News:
The Los Alamos/Rio Arriba Medical Society invites medical students enrolled in medical schools in the fall of 2020 to apply for scholarships. Read More
Canyon Tree Frogs Lifting Spirits In Los Alamos: Meet Gilly
Gilly is a canyon tree frog who loves lifting spirits around Los Alamos. Gilly is a member of the family of critters living at the Los Alamos Nature Center on Canyon Road. Canyon tree frogs can be hard to spot because their coloring blends in with their habitat. Look for them on rocks in Acid Canyon, around ponds, or in White Rock Canyon. Their call sounds a bit like a bleating sheep. Photo by Ashleigh Lusher
By RACHEL LANDMAN
PEEC Marketing Manager
Though the Los Alamos Nature Center has been closed to the public, the Pajarito Environmental Education Center’s critter team has stayed busy caring
School Board Unanimously Passes 2020-2021 Budget
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus presented the Los Alamos Public Schools Budget for the 2020-2021 School Year to the School Board Tuesday evening for approval at the Regular School Board Meeting held virtually.
The budget was passed unanimously by the full board on a roll-call vote.
LAPS Business Manager Teresa Gatewood headed up the Budget Committee, which consisted of both staff and community members. The total is certainly not set in stone because of the volatility of conditions due to the pandemic, but the figure in the Read More
Life After 50: Take A Second, Make A Difference…
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Los Alamos
As we have passed Mother’s Day and Teacher Appreciation week, we look ahead to graduation.
Several years ago, I worked for the schools and led a great program called, WEB Crew. This year’s graduating class were the first students to be welcomed into the middle school as seventh graders, leaders of the program in eighth grade, and welcomed into high school, as freshmen, by Link Crew.
Some went on to become those leaders graduating this month. There were about 40 students that I had that leadership connection with, and I salute them all.
There are many members of Read More
Rotary Club Of Los Alamos Presents Distinguished Student Of Service Award To Andrew Watson
LAHS junior Andrew Watson receives a Rotary Distinguished Student of Service Award. Courtesy/Rotary
By VINCENT CHIRAVALLE and LINDA HULL
Rotary Club of Los Alamos
The Motto of Rotary is Service Above Self. To support this, the Rotary Club of Los Alamos honors “Distinguished Students of Service” in their junior year of high school each academic year.
Students are first nominated by their teachers who are asked to select those who:
- Have given positive contributions to their high school and/or in the community;
- Have a good attitude toward learning;
- Are good citizens, are respectful of their
Canine Rattlesnake Avoidance Training In White Rock May 30
SUBLIME CANINE News:
Worried about your dog and rattlesnakes?
JJ Belcher of Sublime Canine, Tucson, Ariz., is scheduled to conduct Snake Avoidance training May 30 in White Rock.
This Rattlesnake Avoidance training is done with live Western Diamondback Rattlesnakes that have had their venom glands surgically removed by a licensed exotic animal vet.
“The training is safe, effective and humane for the snake and the dogs that they work with,” Sublime Canine said.
Dogs are trained to recognize and avoid the sight, smell and sound of a rattlesnake.
Check out the Rattlesnake Avoidance Training Read More
LAHS Student Council Shows Appreciation For Teachers
Barranca Kindergarten Google Round Up 2020-2021 Friday
LAPS: May Is Mental Health Month
LAPS News:
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), one in five Americans live with a mental illness.
In an effort to raise awareness about mental illness and educate the public on ways to help, NAMI has launched a “You are Not Alone” campaign during the month of May as part of Mental Health month.
Los Alamos Public Schools is supporting this campaign by providing resources and awareness.
“Mental illness often carries a stigma that deters people from admitting they are suffering and need assistance,” LAPS Healthy Schools Director Kristine Coblentz said. “The Read More
Rotary: Distinguished Student Of Service Victoria Nisoli
LAHS junior Victoria Nisoli named a Rotary Club 2020 Distinguished Student of Service. Courtesy/Rotary
By Vincent Chiravalle and Linda Hull
Rotary Club of Los Alamos
The Motto of Rotary is Service Above Self. To support this, the Rotary Club of Los Alamos honors “Distinguished Students of Service” in their junior year of high school each academic year.
Students are first nominated by their teachers who are asked to select those who:
- Have given positive contributions to their high school and/or in the community;
- Have a good attitude toward learning;
- Are good citizens, are respectful of their
FSN: Love & Logic Based Parenting Classes Begin Tuesday
FSN News:Los Alamos Public Schools Thanks Retirees For Service
C’YA Celebrates 6 Years As Local Non-profit In June
Forty members of the Class of 2020 were among the first WEB Crew leaders at Los Alamos High School. These students were the first to be welcomed as 7th graders, serve as 8th grade leaders, be welcomed by the Link Crew as freshmen and several went on to join the Link Crew program. Courtesy photo
C’YA will recognize retired Los Alamos Public Schools teacher Rita Sanchez with a virtual appreciation and an opportunity to send memories, photos and stories to thank her for 35 years of service to students. Courtesy photo
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
C’YA Founder
Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA) will celebrate Read More
Rotary Announces Distinguished Students Of Service 2020
Rotary names LAHS junior Joshua Posada as a 2020 Distinguished Student of Service/Courtesy/Rotary
By Vincent Chiravalle and Linda Hull
Rotary Club of Los Alamos
The Motto of Rotary is Service Above Self. To support this, the Rotary Club of Los Alamos honors “Distinguished Students of Service” in their junior year of high school each academic year.
Students are first nominated by their teachers who are asked to select those who:
- Have given positive contributions to their high school and/or in the community;
- Have a good attitude toward learning;
- Are good citizens, are respectful of their peers
MANA Del Norte Opens 2020-2021 Scholarship
MANA DEL NORTE News:
SANTA FE — MANA del Norte is accepting scholarship applications for the 2020-21 academic year.
Applicants must be a current or former resident of one of the following six northern New Mexico counties: Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe, San Miguel or Taos.
This year, five $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to selected recipients.
“The purpose of the MANA del Norte Scholarship is to assist Hispanic women from northern New Mexico in continuing and/or completing their post-secondary education with a focus on the non- traditional student, such as single heads of household, Read More
2020 Supercomputing Challenge Award Winners Announced
LAHS student Charles Strauss wins Judges’ Special Award
EDUCATION News:
Three of the 9 finalists in the 2020 Supercomputing Challenge held virtually April 28 were from Los Alamos High school.
Twenty New Mexico schools participated including two from Los Alamos, 36 teams competed including five from Los Alamos, 27 awards were presented, and nine scholarships were awarded.
The Los Alamos finalists include:
Team 1005, Los Alamos High School Project Title: Comparing Sparse and Dense Neural Networks: Using AI to Detect Cancer – Team Member: Charles Strauss who won a Judges’ Special Award for
Pajarito Environmental Education Center: May Events
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center May Events
Learn more and register at peecnature.org/events
Sunday, May 10
Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class (Live-streamed Session)
Join PEEC’s Christa Tyson for a virtual, vinyasa flow yoga class. This class will take place every Sunday via Zoom! 10-11 a.m. Admission: $7/non-members, $5/members, free for PEEC volunteers. More information at peecnature.org.
Tuesday, May 12
Los Alamos Composting Summit (Live-streamed Panel)
Join local experts via live-stream to learn all about different approaches to home composting, Read More
Los Alamos School Board Meets Virtually Tuesday May 12
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos School Board Virtual Meeting is set for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 12.
The meeting is open to the public.
Use the following link to live stream this meeting:
https://stream.meet.google.com/stream/97cce998-bf41-4e19-acde-d337a5783595.
To submit comments for items not on the agenda use: public.comments@laschools.net. Read More
