New Mexico Department Of Cultural Affairs Offers Active-Duty Military Free Admission To Museums, Historic Sites
New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs News:
The Arts and Military program of New Mexico Arts is launching a promotional campaign supporting Blue Star Museums, which offers cultural experiences in New Mexico for active-duty military and their families.
What: Through Blue Star Museums, New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA) museums and sites will offer free admission to active-duty military personnel, including National Guard and Reserve and their families beginning on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 18, 2024 through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. The free admission Read More
School For Advanced Research Awards Residential Fellowships To Three Native Artists
SAR News:
SANTA FE — The School for Advanced Research (SAR) has announced the recipients of the 2024–2025 Native Artist fellowships: Kevin Aspaas (Navajo), Lynda Teller Pete (Navajo), and Sheridan MacKnight (White Earth Chippewa, Hunkpapa Lakota).
Each year SAR’s Indian Arts Research Center (IARC) offers three residential fellowships to support the work of mature and emerging Native artists. The program gives artists time to explore new avenues of creativity and invites them to grapple with ideas that advance their work and strengthen their existing talents.
While in residence at SAR, Read More
Los Alamos Historical Society Thanks Community
Dr. John Hopkins provides a detailed lecture of Japan’s nuclear weapons program, filtering fact from fiction. Courtesy/LAHS
In her lecture, Los Alamos historian Nancy Bartlit provides insight into the complexities of Imperial Japan’s culture during World War II, shedding light on their delayed surrender. Courtesy/LAHS
LAHS News:
The Los Alamos Historical Society (LAHS) is thankful to everyone who attended its “Meeting of the Members” and final lecture May 14, 2024.
The Lecture Series ended on a high note with an educational presentation from Nancy Bartlit and Dr. John Hopkins. They provided Read More
SFCC Announces Open House For All Trades, Sustainability, Business, And Law Programs June 13
Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE – Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) announces an Open House 2-6 p.m. Thursday, June 13 in the main entry hallway at SFCC, 6401 Richards Ave.
The public is invited to drop by to find out more about programs. SFCC support staff will answer questions about financial aid, support services and how to register for SFCC classes.
Participating programs include: Facilities Maintenance (HVAC/Plumbing), Automotive Technologies, Building Science and Construction Technologies, Controlled Environment Agriculture, Adobe Construction, Culinary Arts, Business Read More
School Board Vacancy Draws Three Applicants
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos Public Schools Board has received three letters of interest to fill the vacancy in District 2, which resulted from the resignation of School Board President Antonio Jaurigue. District 2 includes Chamisa Elementary School.
Ryan Adams, Tamara Hinckley, and Aaron Walker have submitted their names for consideration to join the School Board.
A candidate forum will be held 6-7 p.m. via Zoom Monday, May 20. Those interested in hearing more from each candidate may join using this link:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5056632222?pwd=9ya3XaLGT3DQAVJyauGbYKcsPQ4QWg.1&omn=82117961223 Read More
New Mexico Early Childhood Education And Care Dept. Hosts Strategic Planning Retreat With NM Head Start
ECECD News:
ALBUQUERQUE — May 13 and 14, the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) and the New Mexico Head Start Association convened leadership from Head Start and Early Head Start programs from across the state, both Regional and Tribal Head Start, for a two-day strategy and planning retreat.
This summit marks the first time that the State of New Mexico’s early childhood system and federal Head Start recipients have met to plan and strategize how to strengthen collaboration and partnerships and better align programs and services to meet the needs of children and Read More
Museum Of Indian Arts & Culture: Screening, Discussion
MIAC News:
Museum of Indian Arts & Culture to host May installment of the Native Narratives Speaker Series featuring Cara Romero (Chemehuevi) and Kaela Waldstein, 1-3 p.m. Saturday, May 18 at 710 Camino Lejo in Santa Fe.
“Cara Romero (Chemehuevi): Following the Light”- A film by Kaela Waldstein. The film will be followed by a discussion about photography and film with Cara and Kaela.
Cara Romero (Chemehuevi) is a contemporary fine art photographer. An enrolled citizen of the Chemehuevi Indian Tribe, Romero was raised between contrasting settings: the rural of the Chemehuevi reservation Read More
LAHS Students Educate Board About School Of Choice
From left, Los Alamos High School (LAHS) students Mairen Hoch, Lauran Norman, Dylan Pacheco and Mariana Medina present to the School Board the merits of the School of Choice (SOC) program during Tuesday night’s meeting. SOC, according to agenda documents, is an alternate program within LAHS intended to reach students who have a strong desire to learn and to graduate but who are failing their core classes. Typically, these are students who work hard, participate well and are creative but struggle with homework and tests. Most SOC students have high academic ability but have outside factors Read More
Hundreds Of Instructors Sought For Free Summer Reading Program As Part Of New Mexico’s Literacy Effort
Public Education Secretary Arsenio Romero
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — Monday, the New Mexico Public Education Department, Higher Education Department and Early Childhood Education and Care Department announced that they are seeking hundreds of additional instructors for the Free Summer Reading Program, an innovative program set to empower 10,000 students, from incoming kindergarteners to ninth graders, with focused reading instruction in small groups with trained literacy instructors.
Participating students are expected to make meaningful gains in reading during the four-to-six-week Read More
C’YA To Host Free Suicide Prevention Training May 29
Los Alamos Geological Society To Meet May 21
COMMUNITY News:Los Alamos County & LANL To Conduct Joint Emergency Preparedness Exercise Around Town Wednesday May 22
County/LANL News:
Los Alamos County and Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) have scheduled a joint emergency preparedness exercise for Wednesday, May 22.
The exercise will test the preparedness of the County and Laboratory personnel, and their response in the case of an actual emergency.
The exercise will begin at 9 a.m. and last approximately five hours.
The event is only an exercise.
While several divisions across the County are participating, no County services or facilities will be impacted, including emergency and public safety services. Likewise, there will be no disruption to Read More
LAHS Track & Field Teams Win 2024 District Championships
Jehoran Quintana was District Champion in the javelin. With this performance, the Hilltopper Boys have an athlete qualified in all 20 events competed at State. Photo by Blake Wood
Matt Brousseau was District Champion in both the discus and shot put. He is one of three Hilltopper boy athletes who have scored more than 100 points this season, along with Melaki Gutierrez and Daniel Kim. Photo by Blake Wood
Gianna Benelli was District Champion in the triple jump. Photo by Blake Wood
SPORTS News:
Deteriorating weather couldn’t put a crimp in the Los Alamos High School Hilltopper Boys and Girls Track Read More
Mesa Public Library Storytime To Feature Nikoli Carr May 18
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Public Library announces a special guest for Storytime at 10:15 a.m. Saturday, May 18 in Mesa Public Library. Local Author Nikoli Carr will join library staff to read his recently published storybook “Wally the Wake-up Pup.”
Carr is a southern New Mexico native who has been writing stories since he was in second grade. A former employee of Los Alamos Public Library, he now lives in northern New Mexico with his wife and son, and their two dogs—one of whom is named Wally. “Wally the Wake-up Pup” is his first publication.
After Storytime, Nikoli Carr will answer any questions Read More
Sunset Colors Sky Tonight Over Griffith Gymnasium
The sunset colors the sky tonight over Griffith Gymnasium at Los Alamos High School. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Scene From 2024 Los Alamos High School Music Festival
Scene from the 2024 Los Alamos High School Music Festival held May 9 at the school. Courtesy/John Courtright Read More
Annual Kindergarten Event ‘Teddy Bear Clinic’ Returns To Los Alamos Medical Center Tuesday May 21
Students attend to a fuzzy patient at a previous Teddy Bear Clinic at LAMC. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
LAMC News:
Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) has announced that it will host its annual Teddy Bear Clinic for the youngest students from Los Alamos and White Rock elementary schools on Tuesday, May 21.
Approximately 225 kindergarteners, their teachers and parent chaperones will get a fun and educational look at their local hospital, all while gaining a comfort level within a healthcare setting and being exposed to medical careers.
With the help of a Classic Air Medical helicopter Read More
Martinez: Never Too Early To Start Building Your Nest Egg
By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
President, Los Alamos Region
Enterprise Bank & Trust, Member FDIC
It’s never too early to start building your nest egg. Whether you’re a parent or a high school student, saving for life events like college or retirement is a long financial journey. When you’re ready to start saving, you’ll want to be sure to choose a savings account that fits your financial goals.
At Enterprise, we have several savings accounts to choose from, with flexible interest rates to help you keep reserves for both planned and unexpected expenses. By starting to proactively build up your savings, Read More
Los Alamos Hilltoppers Place Second In 2024 Tennis State Team Championships
The team and coaches display the runner-up trophy. Photo by Gowri Srinivasan
By Gowri Srinivasan
Los Alamos
The high school tennis season drew to a close with the state championships being held in Albuquerque May 8-11, 2024. The Los Alamos High School boys Varsity team placed second overall losing to Albuquerque Academy 5-0. The Academy Chargers were unstoppable all season as they won an impressive 21st consecutive title this year, which is a new National record.
The Toppers beat old rivals Española (5-3) in the Quarterfinals and avenged their District finals defeat to Santa Fe Prep by beating Read More
