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Amazing teachers rewarded

Amazing teachers rewarded

Do you know a teacher who goes above and beyond their job description? Now is the time for them to get some recognition.

The Golden Apple Foundation of New Mexico has announced that is accepting applications for the prestigious Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching. The award is for teachers who teach high school grades nine through 12.

Nominated teachers will receive a cash stipend, $4,000 for professional development and a computer, donated by Intel Corporation. They will also become a part of the Golden Apple Academy of Fellows. The Academy is a professional community of outstanding teachers from around New Mexico.

Nominated teachers will complete a comprehensive application describing their teaching methodology, professional development experience, community volunteerism and other aspects of their teaching philosophy.

No charges in teacher dragging of blind Santa Fe student

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - The top prosecutor in Santa Fe says she's decided not to charge a special education teacher who dragged a blind student down a hallway.

District Attorney Angela "Spence" Pacheco said Wednesday that although the video of the incident was "distasteful," there was no evidence that the teacher harmed or intended to harm the uncooperative child.

The Santa Fe New Mexican reports Pacheco met with the parents of the 6-year-old Gonzales Community School student. She says they were very upset and wanted her to keep the teacher from ever w

orking in schools again. Pacheco says that's up to the school.

The teacher says she dragged the boy Nov. 15 because he wouldn't go to another classroom.

The teacher was placed on leave and wasn't identified because she was never charged.

Holiday performance with an award-winning mariachi group

Holiday performance with an award-winning mariachi group

Sunday, Dec. 9 at 1 p.m. the New Mexico Highlands University Mariachi Vaqueros de la Sierra will perform a concert in the university’s historic Ilfeld Auditorium, 900 University Ave.

The award-winning mariachi group will perform a combination of original mariachi selections and classical Christmas songs.

“This is a talented group of mariachi musicians who love what they do,” Emily Maestas, adjunct music faculty member said. “Those who enjoy and appreciate mariachi are in for a real treat with this concert, and we welcome newcomers to join us and experience this beautiful music.”

This is Maestas' first school year directing the Mariachi Vaqueros de la Sierra and she will also showcase her talents. Featured vocalists for the concert include Rachel and Cyrena Ridgeway, Ben Lucero, Jimmy Sanchez, Maxine Ortiz and Timothy Martinez of Mora.

Admission is $5 and Highlands University students with valid IDs are free.

 

 

 

Legislative internships open to college students

Legislative internships open to college students

 

New Mexico college students are encouraged to apply for spring internships in Washington, Santa Fe, Las Cruces and the Albuquerque offices of U.S. Senator Tom Udall.


“Congressional internships are an invaluable experience for anyone interested in public service,” Udall said. “As interns, students will get a first-hand look into ‘the world’s greatest deliberative body’ while fulfilling an important role in my office.”

Business seminar for artists at the Santa Fe Art Institute

Business seminar for artists at the Santa Fe Art Institute

A development workshop for the business of art will be held Friday, Nov. 30 to Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Santa Fe Art Institute.

A $30 registration fee will be needed and registeration after Nov. 15 will be raised to $35. Registration is first-come, first-served, and a limited number of stipends are available for advance registrants.

The College Art Association and the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum and other supporting organization will present the event for working artists.

The seminars will touch base on several items like financial management and tax guidance in its two sessions.

For additional information contact the National Workshop Project Consultant, Susan Schear, at 973-482-1000 or 505-946-1039.

Auto collision program's car show

Auto collision program's car show

A car show organized by auto collision class teacher, Chris Coriz, and his students’ collected canned food for charity and raised money for their program.

About 60 vehicles where parked in the Santa Fe High School student parking lot Saturday, Oct. 27. Muscle cars, lowriders, Camaros and Mustangs were featured at the event.