ECECD Continue Summer Food Service Program In 2025
ECECD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) will continue administering the Summer Food Service Program in New Mexico in 2025—bridging the gap in children’s nutrition during the summer break and other school closures.
Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a federally funded program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) administered in New Mexico by ECECD Early Care, Education, and Nutrition division’s Family Nutrition Bureau. The primary purpose of SFSP is to provide free meals through eligible sponsoring organizations to children Read More
Unitarian Church To Host Sunday Forum On ‘Egyptian Society, Ancient And Current’ 11:45 AM Jan. 12
Unitarian Church News:
The public is invited to attend the Sunday Forum on “Egyptian Society, Ancient and Current” 11:45 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 12 at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos at 1738 North Sage St.
For 3,000 years a strong Egyptian society thrived along the Nile Valley, then it was supplanted by the Greeks and Romans. Following a recent trip and subsequent study, Dean Carstens will talk about various aspects of Egyptian society, including:
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- Religious beliefs, ancient and current;
- Reasons for the long duration of Egyptian society;
- Accomplishments;
- Ancient engineering and science;
- Women
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Institute Of American Indian Arts Education Course Offerings
Aerial view of Institute of American Indian Arts building. Photo by Jason S. Ordaz, Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA)
IAIA News:
The Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) announces four upcoming courses that offer unique learning opportunities for participants of all backgrounds. From building a business framework to exploring the impacts of colonization, these courses provide valuable insights and skills in entrepreneurship, Indigenous history, and art. Starting this month, in January 2025, these courses are designed for those seeking personal and professional growth Read More
Los Alamos Fire Dept. Helps Homeowners Mitigate Risk
LAFD Wildland Fire Chief Kelly Sterna speaks with homeowners Ruth and Jim Doyle as he prepares to conduct a free wildland fire home assessment on the exterior of their residence last fall on North Mesa. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
LAFD Wildland Fire Chief Kelly Sterna displays valuation criteria used during wildland fire home assessments. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
As insurance companies across New Mexico are raising premiums, canceling or declining to renew coverage for homes in wildfire-prone
Ranger Talk Looks At Los Luceros’ Role In The Taos Revolt Of 1847 Jan. 22
NMHS News:
Los Luceros Historic Site is offering a Ranger Talk sharing historic information about the Taos Revolt of 1847, at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 at Los Luceros Historic Site.
Interpretive Ranger Kara will discuss the history and effects of the Taos Revolt and Los Luceros’ connection to that significant time. As the US began entering New Mexico’s borders in 1846, the people living in Northern New Mexico took action. A failed December coup in Santa Fe led to a revolt beginning in Taos in January of 1847. Los Luceros’ involvement in the Taos Revolt may be surprising to some, but Read More
SFCC Services Unavailable During Convocation Employee Meeting Jan. 15
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College’s services including front desk reception, academic advising, registration assistance and the cashier’s office will not be available until 11 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 15 due to a campus-wide Convocation employee meeting. Services will resume after 11 a.m. via email, phone, online and in-person. William C. Witter Fitness Education Center will be closed until noon, Jan. 15.
The Santa Fe Higher Education Center, 1950 Siringo Road, and Kids Campus, the college’s early childcare and education center at 6401 Richards Avenue, will be open and observe Read More
National Museum Of Nuclear Science & History Invites Everyone To ‘Meet The Museum’ Open House Friday Jan. 24
National Museum of Nuclear Science & History will host ‘Meet the Museum’ open house Jan. 24 in Albuquerque. Courtesy/NMNSH
NMNSH News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History (NMNSH) will host “Meet the Museum” open house Friday, Jan. 24. The community is invited to explore the nation’s only congressionally chartered museum in its field at 601 Eubank Blvd SE in Albuquerque. The event begins at 2 p.m., with engaging STEM activities 5-7 p.m. and free admission.
Meet the Museum offers a unique opportunity for attendees to discover the Museum’s rich collection Read More
UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board To Meet Monday Jan. 13
Courtesy/UNM-Los Alamos
UNM-LA News:
The UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) Advisory Board is holding a board meeting at 5:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 13, in the Building 2 Lecture Hall (Room 230) on the UNM-LA campus located at 4000 University Drive, Los Alamos, NM 87544. All members of the public are welcome to attend.
The board generally meets on the Monday preceding the second Tuesday of each odd calendar month except in July, unless otherwise directed. The board advises The University of New Mexico Board of
Regents on all matters pertaining to the conduct of the Los Alamos campus. Direct meeting questions Read More
Healing America’s Heroes Has New Home; Winter Programs
CEO Eddie Crain with his favorite horse Cowboy. Courtesy photo
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
Champions of Youth Ambitions
Eddie Crain is the Founder and CEO of Healing America’s Heroes (HAH), founded in 2014 in Northern New Mexico. They started in the Chama, Tierra Amarilla area, and conducted summer programs there through 2021. They have networked with Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA) in Los Alamos in the past to spread the word to local Veterans about free, available services.
HAH made a big move in 2021 to Fort Stanton, N.M. The change has allowed them to expand their services Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: Jan. 10-16, 2025
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.
For information, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for Jan. 10-16, 2025:
Friday, Jan. 10, 2025
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Meeting Replay 1-07–25
- 3 p.m. — Democracy Now!
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. — Living Treasures Ceremony
- 7:30 p.m. — Basslines
- 8 p.m. — Hot Topics
- 12 a.m. — Free Speech TV
Ranger Walk ‘N Talk At Los Luceros Begins Jan. 8
Guided ranger tours begin Jan. 8 at Los Luceros Historic District. Courtesy photo
Los Luceros Historic District News:
The community is invited to join Interpretive Ranger Kara on a guided ranger tour through the historic district at Los Luceros.
Tours run 11 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29 and Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26.
Guests will be guided around the site and its buildings, like the nineteenth-century chapel, and learn unique history, such as how it was rebuilt by Luis and Eliza Ortiz after the previous chapel was washed away by the Rio Grande.
Participants will also learn about other interesting Read More
Notice Of Possible Quorum: LAPS Board May Attend 2025 Legislative Preview Jan. 6 At Fuller Lodge
LAPS News:
Members of the Los Alamos School Board may attend the 2025 Legislative Preview hosted by the League of Women Voters of Los Alamos (LWV) and the American Association of University Women (AAUW), 6:30-9 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6, at Fuller Lodge.
A Quorum may be present; however no action will be taken. Read More
Wildlife Education: Preventing Mountain Lion Encounters In Winter; Local Bighorn Sheep Update
Mountain Lion perches on an Aspen Tree. Courtesy/LAC
Rocky Mountain Bighorn sheep. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County is home to several large predators, including the Mountain lion. Mountain lions are most active at dusk and dawn. They are typically more energetic in the cooler months, which is driven by their instinct to hunt and eat.
Important tips for living in mountain lion country during the winter months:
- Make your yard less attractive: Remove potential food sources and structure your landscape to make it harder for predators to hide.
- Supervise children: Don’t leave
UC Riverside Scientists Develop Nanopore-based Tool That Could Transform Diagnostics Of Illnesses
The sensor, a glass tube that is melted at the tip to form a sharp needle-like structure, is dipped into a fluid containing molecules. Photo by Kevin Freedman/ImageFX/UCR
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UC Riverside scientists have developed a nanopore-based tool that could help diagnose illnesses much faster and with greater precision than current tests allow, by capturing signals from individual molecules.
Since the molecules scientists want to detect — generally certain DNA or protein molecules — are roughly one-billionth of a meter wide, the electrical signals they Read More
Los Alamos Amateur Radio Club To Host Upcoming Events
LAARC will host its Jan. 10 meeting upstairs in this building at 4017 Arkansas. Courtesy photo
LAARC News:
The Los Alamos Amateur Radio Club (LAARC) will host two events this month:
- Friday, Jan. 10 – LAARC Monthly Meeting; and
- Tuesday, Jan. 14 – Amateur Radio Licensing Exams.
The regular monthly meeting is 8 p.m., Jan. 10 in the Club Meeting Room upstairs at 4017 Arkansas.
This regular meeting reviews the state of amateur radio frequencies, repeaters, long distance propagation and emergency support equipment. Current and upcoming efforts to support amateur radio and emergency response services Read More
Daily Postcard: Snowy Overlook On Cerro La Jara At VCNP
A snowy overlook on Cerro La Jara Friday at Valles Caldera National Preserve. The community is invited to a Climate Science Ski Tour on Friday, Jan. 17 at Valles Caldera National Preserve. This program is open to the public; registration is not required. While skiing on groomed trails around the scenic La Jara peak, participants will learn about climate change in the Jemez mountains. Visitors will learn about two possible scenarios for Valles Caldera’s future climate and the basics of climate science. For this program, participants must bring their own skiing equipment. Classic cross-country Read More
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Nominates Regents For New Mexico Colleges And Universities
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced 11 regent nominations for eight higher education institutes across the state.
These board appointments fall under Eastern New Mexico University, New Mexico Highlands University, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, New Mexico Military Institute, New Mexico School for the Deaf, New Mexico State University, Northern New Mexico College and the University of New Mexico.
The nominees, a cohort of insightful individuals with diverse experiences in the education field, will contribute knowledge and Read More
State Treasurer: Let’s Put Our Money Where Our Mouth Is!
By LAURA M. MONTOYA
New Mexico State Treasurer
My journey is similar to many other New Mexicans’ in that it took a lot of hard work, hope, resilience, community, and prayer to keep pushing forward to work towards something better for me and my family.
Dreams were the hope that helped drive the determination to keep pushing forward, but survival was always at the forefront of every decision and job I undertook. Financial struggle, living paycheck to paycheck to make ends meet — a typical New Mexico story. Add limited resources, knowledge and opportunity, and you have an equation for failure or extreme Read More
Luján Applauds Signing Of Historic Bill To Protect Children
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) applauds President Biden on signing into law the Native American Child Protection Act and Jenna Quin’s Law, two historic pieces of legislation that will help protect children in New Mexico and across the nation.
The Native American Child Protection Act, introduced by Senators Luján and Susan Collins (R-Maine), reauthorizes and reforms three critical programs to ensure that Tribes have the necessary tools to treat, prevent, investigate, and prosecute cases of child abuse and neglect. U.S. Read More
Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: Dec. 18, 2024 #2
Bridge News:
Here is another competitive hand at the Dec. 18 game played at the Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center.
Before reviewing the bidding and play, try to visualize how the bidding might proceed, and then how the hand should be played.
Board 9: North was the dealer; East/West were vulnerable.
While there are not 22+ HCP to make a typical 2♣ opening bid, this hand is very distributional with only 4 losers, so a 2♣ opening bid is warranted. Shows a decent hand with some strength. See below. What else can South bid?
Dealer is North and opens a strong 2♣. East passes, and South should respond Read More
