Education – Page 237

Registration For Spring Semester Now Open At Northern

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 11, 2019

Registration for the spring 2020 semester at NNMC is now open. Courtesy/NNMC

NNMC News:

ESPANOLA ― Registration for the spring 2020 semester at Northern New Mexico College is now open for new and continuing students.

While classes begin Jan. 21, students are encouraged to register as soon as possible in order to get the classes they need, receive financial aid, and order books and course materials.

Prospective students interested in starting classes for the spring are also encouraged to register, but must first apply to Northern by completing an online application.

League High School Essay Contest Honors 100th Anniversary Of Women’s Suffrage

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 11, 2019

LWV News:

The 19th amendment was passed in 1920 granting women’s suffrage and that makes 2020 a historic year in women’s right to vote in United States elections.

To celebrate the event and to remind citizens of those momentous times, the League of Women Voters is sponsoring an essay contest open to all Los Alamos students in grades 9 through 12 attending public, private or home schools.

The topic of the essay is “U.S. women fought for decades for the right to vote, finally achieving the vote in 1920. What were some of the obstacles to achieving suffrage? Since 1920, there have

LANL Announces Winners Of First-Ever New Mexico Governor’s STEM Challenge

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 10, 2019

Judges from Los Alamos National Laboratory Jake Miner and James Owen listen to students from Taos Academy Charter School as they explain their entry in the New Mexico Governor’s STEM Challenge. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

Roughly 600 people convened at Los Lunas High School Saturday for the first-ever New Mexico Governor’s STEM Challenge, a competition testing students’ ability to use science, technology, engineering, and math to solve real-world problems.

Led by New Mexico’s Office of the Governor, the Challenge was a collaboration between the Department of Public

SFCC, SFHEC Winter Break Closures Dec. 21-Jan. 5

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 10, 2019

SFCC News:

SANTA FE ― Santa Fe Community College and the Santa Fe Higher Education Center will close for Winter Break from Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019 through Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020.

No classes or activities will be held and no other student services will be available during this time. Snow removal and grounds maintenance will not be operational during this time. The college’s early childhood development center Kids Campus and the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center also will be closed.

The SFCC main campus (6401 Richards Ave.) and the Santa Fe Higher Education Center (1950

New Report Finds 13.8 Percent Of Working Adults Suffered Food Insecurity In 2016-2018 In New Mexico

Submitted by Jenn Bartram on December 9, 2019

HFA News:

More than 25 percent of all children in New Mexico lived in households that couldn’t always afford enough food from 2016-2018, according to a new report by Hunger Free America, based on an analysis of federal data.

That means 121,719 children in the state lived in households that did not always know where their next meal was coming from during the three-year time period.

The total number of food insecure individuals in New Mexico from 2016-2018 was 374,105 (18.3 percent of the state population), making it the most food insecure state in the country.

The report, titled “The Affordability Read More

Superintendent Issues Letter To Community Following Overnight Death Of Chamisa Student

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 9, 2019

Los Alamos Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kurt Steinhaus has issued the following letter to the community following the overnight loss of a student:

By Dr. Kurt Steinhaus, Superintendent

Los Alamos Public Schools

Dear Los Alamos Community,

With a heavy heart, I am deeply sorry to share the news that Chamisa student Coltin Hansel died at 2:54 this morning due to a tragic accident. Coltin was in 4^th grade.

We have reached out to Coltin’s family to offer assistance and communicate care and compassion during this very difficult time. They have given permission to send this message.

The LAPS Read More

LAHS Students Show Compassion; Generosity During ‘Youth Helping Refugee Youth’ Winter Coat Drive

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 8, 2019

‘Youth Helping Refugee Youth’ co-founders and sisters Sarah Crotzer, left, and Madelyn Crotzer are surrounded by the outpouring of teen hoodies, winter coats and cold-weather accessories donated by the LAHS community to help recently-resettled refugee teens living and attending school in Albuquerque. Courtesy photo

Items donated by the LAHS community to the ‘Youth Helping Refugee Youth’ winter coat drive. Courtesy photo

LAHS News:

The students at Los Alamos High School demonstrated their compassion and generosity this month through the “Youth Helping

Rotary: Scientist Ryan Toma Shares Viome Research

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 8, 2019

At the Dec. 3 Rotary Club meeting, research scientist Ryan Toma of Viome described the three-year-old company’s research and success as it uses a systems biology approach, an individual’s microbiome (‘gut’) and metabolism, to reduce and prevent chronic disease, which now accounts for roughly 90 percent of today’s healthcare services. Viome is a spin-off from Los Alamos National Laboratory; its testing leads to personalized recommendations for nutrition and lifestyle. Viome offers tests in gut intelligence, food sensitivity, gene expression intelligence and saliva intelligence, Read More

2019 Winter/2020 Spring Guide To New Mexico Museums & Historic Sites Available Online

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 8, 2019

Courtesy/NMDCA

NMDCA News:

SANTA FE ― The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs Museums & Historic Sites Guide for 2019 Winter/2020 Spring is now available online for free at http://nmculture.org/guide

This guide’s haunting cover image shows a woman in period costume twirling on a wintery parade ground near a cannon at Fort Selden Historic Site. Entitled, “Tiffanie Twirling,” the subject of the photo, Historic Site Instructional Coordinator Tiffanie Owens says, “The clouds were low, the air was still. Larry was splitting wood for the fire. John kept the coffee

Science On Tap: Elizabeth Hunke On CICE Software Addressing Ice And Climate Changes On Global Scale

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 8, 2019

Elizabeth Hunke

LACD News:

The community is invited to join the Bradbury Science Museum and Los Alamos Creative District for Science On Tap 5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16 at projectY cowork.

This On Tap will feature a conversation with Elizabeth Hunke about CICE, a flexible thermal modeling software that addresses issues about ice and climate changes on a global scale.

Hunke’s modeling software has helped track the changes and effects of ice melting and moving and how it interacts with global patterns. Her research not only creates a deeper understanding of the impacts of ice changes for climate Read More

NEA-New Mexico President Mary Parr Sanchez Comments On PED Proposed 5 Percent Budget Increase

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 8, 2019

By Mary Parr Sanchez

NEA-New Mexico President

NEA-New Mexico President Mary Parr Sanchez issues the following comment on the New Mexico Public Education Department’s proposed budget increase of only 5 percent:

“If the preliminary budget figures being discussed by legislative leaders and the PED are adopted, New Mexico’s educators will be extremely disappointed that once again our students next year will not be provided a sufficient education.

“With anything less than another substantial increase in total compensation for teachers and other school employees,

Scenes From 2019 Earth Treasures Show

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 8, 2019

The 51st annual Earth Treasures Show took place Saturday and will continue10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday in the Masonic Temple at Canyon Road and 15th Street. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Young ladies spin for prizes at the Earth Treasures Show. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Blue calcite. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

A visitor to the Earth Treasures Show checks out a display. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

This geode has an unusual stalactite formation inside. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

This geode has an unusual stalactite formation Read More

San Juan College Faculty Votes To Unionize

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 8, 2019

NEANM News:

FARMINGTON ― On the heels of recent and decisive votes by full and part-time faculty at UNM, over two thirds (68 percent) of San Juan College (SJC) full-time faculty voted yes to win collective bargaining rights for faculty in a decisive victory in support of students and faculty. 

Votes were cast Dec. 3 and Dec. 4 resulting in 87 out of 128 faculty voting in favor of collective bargaining.

“I, along with my colleagues, are deeply committed to the mission of SJC and our student’s learning. We hope that SJC Administration will join us in realizing our vision

What Is Los Alamos Youth Earth Team All About?

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 7, 2019

LAPS News:

You might say “What is the Los Alamos Youth Earth Team?” … we are a middle school group that helps the environment and does projects that help the plants and animals around us.

In this article, you learn about who we are, what we do and more. We have many goals in mind for the future and we hope to be able to complete a few this year.

We have done many things already to help the environment, but with not a lot of funding, there’s not much we can do. We are just a group of kids who wants to help the environment. That is why we would like you to help us!

Our goals are

NMSA Hosts Open House, Audition Workshop Today

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 7, 2019

The New Mexico School for the Arts. Courtesy/NMSA

The New Mexico School for the Arts. Courtesy/NMSA

NMSA News:

SANTA FE ― The New Mexico School for the Arts admissions office is hosting an open house for prospective students and their families 10 a.m., today, Dec. 7, immediately followed at noon by in-depth audition workshops.

The events are at the school’s railyard campus at 500 Montezuma Ave., in Santa Fe. Both the open house and audition workshop events are FREE and no RSVP is required.

Admission to NMSA is based solely on a performance audition or portfolio

Free Alzheimer’s Presentation In Santa Fe Jan. 15, 2020

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 7, 2019

Alzheimer’s News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― Families facing Alzheimer’s disease will have access to a free class in Santa Fe offered by the Alzheimer’s Association, New Mexico Chapter.

“The Basics of Alzheimer’s Disease” is a FREE presentation by the Alzheimer’s Association, New Mexico Chapter is 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15. The event is hosted by St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 1301 Osage Ave., in Santa Fe. The class is free and open to all citizens of Santa Fe and surrounding communities.

“The Basics of Alzheimer’s Disease” is designed primarily as an introduction

Spencer: Why Would You Be Interested In Joining A Gun Club, Anyway?

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 7, 2019

By KHAL SPENCER

Public Relations Chair

Los Alamos Sportsman’s Club

Los Alamos, New Mexico, is home to one of the best gun clubs in the state, the Los Alamos Sportsman’s Club, a 501.c4 nonprofit. If you are ambitious, you can drive up to the Whittington Center but that is hours away.

Here at home you can find two full archery ranges, a rifle range with sheltered benchrests and targets ranging out to 300 yards, trap, skeet, and both indoor and outdoor pistol ranges.

The club also has a clubhouse used for meetings and training sessions. Not to mention, you can also find over a thousand outgoing club members Read More

Nature Center Family Fun Evening Tuesday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 6, 2019

Family Star Party and Family Night Tuesday at Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

Head to the Los Alamos Nature Center Tuesday for an evening of family fun:

5:30 p.m. with a Family Star Party in the planetarium; and
6-7 p.m. The Family Night.

Both of these programs take place on the second Tuesday of every month and are free thanks to PEEC’s sponsors! New Mexico Bank & Trust sponsors Family Star Parties and Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos sponsors Family Nights.

Family Star Party participants will explore Venus, which is now visible in the night sky, and Read More

LAHS Winter Dance Show Wednesday Dec. 11

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 6, 2019

LAHS News:

Los Alamos High School students sure know how to jingle bell rock around the clock tonight.

After a semester filled with hard work and fun, they can’t wait to show everyone our smooth groove from Tango to Waltz, Swing to Cha-cha.

Watch them perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11 in Duane Smith Auditorium.

Free admission! So come on down for Los Alamos High School’s Winter Dance Show!

County Announces Peoples Ecochallenge 2019 Winners

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 6, 2019

COUNTY News:

To promote recycling and sustainability in the community as well as to encourage people to take small steps to a more sustainable life, the Los Alamos County Environmental Services Division, the Environmental Sustainability Board and the Zero Waste Team sponsored the Peoples Eco Challenge.

Environmental Services would like to congratulate Chamisa Elementary Green Team, the team winner, with 7,271 points and our individual winners, 1st place Heather Ward with 1,141 points, 2nd place Sara Thurgood-Martinez with 970 points, and 3rd place Gavin Bent with 964 points.

LOS ALAMOS

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