Jemez Historic Site To Host Trio Of Happenings In June
NMDCA News:
From star gazing to rock painting to digging into gardening, the community is invited to make these programs part of the early summer plans at Jemez Historic Site.
Get the summer off to a hot start in the cool mountain air at Jemez Historic Site and learn some new skills. All programs are included with admission of $7 for adults and free to children 16 years and younger, Tribal members, NM disabled veterans, NM foster families, MNMF members, and Friends of the Coronado Historic site members.
Jemez Historic Site has a trio of happenings this month:
- 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, June 20 — Looking
IAIA Names Carin Silkaitis New Provost & Executive Vice President For Academic And Student Affairs
Carin Silkaitis, MFA
IAIA News:
The Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA), the University for Indigenous Creative Excellence, is pleased to announce the appointment of Carin Silkaitis, MFA, as IAIA’s Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs, effective Aug. 1, 2026.
Silkaitis brings significant experience as an academic leader, artist, educator, and administrator. They currently serve as Dean of Arts and Sciences and Professor of Humanities at the University of Alaska Southeast. Silkaitis also recently served as Interim Provost, leading academic Read More
United Way Donor Spotlight: Family That Helped Start It All
Longtime United Way donor and volunteer David Meyerhofer. Courtesy/UWNNM
United Way Northern New Mexico News:
David Meyerhofer first gave to United Way as a graduate student in Princeton, New Jersey. He wasn’t thinking about legacy or lineage. He wasn’t honoring a family name. He and his wife simply looked at the organization and liked what it stood for.
“My wife and I chose United Way because we liked their approach,” he says. “It wasn’t more complicated than that.”
That was the beginning of a giving habit that has lasted over four decades. What David didn’t know—what no one in Read More
Cornell Labs: 5 Ways To Notice Bird Nests Near You
Mourning Doves on a nest under a building overhang in Arizona. Photo by Michael Sadat / Macaulay Library
CORNELL News:
Finding a bird’s nest offers a rare chance to discreetly witness the intricacies of breeding bird biology. But birds have spent millions of years evolving ways to hide their nests from onlookers—so it takes skill to find these camouflaged gems.
But take heart—if you have birds around your house, and even just a little bit of habitat such as shrubs or trees, birds are probably nesting near you. And if you start to think like a nesting bird, you can tune in to their behavior. Start Read More
Teen Center To Host Welcome BBQ For LAHS Class Of 2030
The Los Alamos Teen Center at 475 20th St. Courtesy photo
Teen Center News:
The Los Alamos Teen Center will welcome the Los Alamos High School (LAHs) Class of 2030 to the Teen Center with a free Welcome BBQ, 3-6 p.m., today, June 5.
Incoming freshmen are invited to stop by, enjoy free food, play games, meet staff, and get familiar with everything the Teen Center has to offer.
For those curious about the Teen Center, this is a great opportunity to meet other teens and see the space in a relaxed, fun environment before the Friday night concerts.
No registration is required. Read More
J. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Committee Announces 24 Scholarship Recipients For 2026
Courtesy/JROMC LAHS scholarship winners
JROMC News:
The J. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Committee (JROMC) has announced the 24 winners of this year’s scholarship awards for Los Alamos and regional high school seniors.
The 2026 LAHS scholarship recipients are:
Los Alamos High School
- Helena Welch: The J. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Scholarship, funded by donors to the JROMC, is awarded to one student for outstanding promise in science and mathematics.
- Madalyn Baily: The J. Robert Oppenheimer Scholarship in memory of Satch Cowan, funded by the Delle Foundation, is awarded to a student with
LAPS Students Receive 2026 Devi Raju Citizenship Awards
This year’s Devi Raju Citizenship Award recipients from Los Alamos Middle School pose for a photo with Principal Jill Gonzales. They include (left to right) Axel Lovato, Olivia Pulsipher, Lisbeth Munoz, Lanae Collins, Alma Trujillo and Chloe Blackburn. They each received a certificate and $100. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools recently presented the 2026 Devi Raju Citizenship Awards to 96 students representing the elementary schools and the middle school. This is the fourth year these awards have been presented to LAPS students.
Elementary students were selected by Read More
New Mexico Graduation Rate For Juvenile Justice Students Is 4x The National Average
CYFD News:
SANTA FE — Fifty-eight young people in New Mexico’s Children, Youth and Families Department’s juvenile justice facilities will earn high school diplomas or GEDs this year—achieving an 86% graduation rate—four times above the national average for comparable programs.
The graduates come from CYFD’s two New Mexico Public Education Department–accredited high schools: Foothill High School in Albuquerque and Aztec Youth Academy in Las Cruces. One student achieved an associate degree—an exceptional milestone by any measure.
“Congratulations, graduates!” said Valerie Sandoval, Read More
Transform Recycled Materials Into Beautiful Handmade Paper And Books At Workshop June 13
NMDCA News:
Northern Río Grande National Heritage Area (NRGNHA) is hosting a hands-on workshop from 12–3:30 p.m., Saturday, June 13, with Chantel West of we.grow.eco at Los Luceros Historic Site.
In this hands-on workshop focused on creative reuse, participants will learn how discarded cotton fabric is broken down and transformed into handmade paper, then bound into a simple and beautiful buttonhole-style journal. During the workshop, participants will process cotton clothing waste into pulp, form their own sheets of paper using traditional papermaking techniques, and learn basic Read More
PEEC Planetarium’s Night Sky Shows Moving To Tuesdays
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will be moving the monthly “Night Sky” planetarium talks to 7 p.m., the first Tuesday of the month through the summer. These fascinating full-dome presentations allow all ages to explore what stars and planets will be in the night sky for that month. Starting in June the new time will allow families to enjoy the planetarium programs as well as other summer activities Los Alamos has to offer. Join the exploration at the PEEC Planetarium with tickets $20/ family, (or $6/child, $8/adult).
This program is in addition to the free Wednesday Read More
Grocery Benefits For NM Kids Released After Federal Delay
HCA News:
SANTA FE — Summer grocery benefits held up by a federal funding delay will begin reaching nearly 293,000 New Mexico children June 15, with eligible families set to receive $120 per child through the state’s SUN Bucks program.
SUN Bucks, also known as Summer EBT, is a federal grocery benefits program administered in New Mexico by the Health Care Authority (HCA) and the Public Education Department (PED).
The program helps families buy food for children during the summer months when school meals may not be available. Eligible families will receive a one-time benefit of $120 per child. Read More
Library Announces 2026 Summer Reading Program: ‘Plant A Seed, Read!’
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Public Library invites readers of all ages to participate in the annual Summer Reading Program, which launches Monday, June 1, and runs through July 26. The free, incentive-based program offers flexible participation options for all reading levels, interests and schedules. Participants can track reading and activities through Beanstack, an online platform that helps readers stay motivated. This year, adult readers can also record progress in a paper log.
Participants may register in one of four age categories: adults, teens (7th to 12th grades) or youth (early Read More
LAHS Class Of ’81 Seeks Classmate Info For 45th Reunion
COMMUNITY News:
The Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Class of 1981 reunion committee is seeking contact information for individuals who identify as members of the Class of 81.
This contact information will be used for the 45th reunion this year and the 50th reunion in 2031.
The Class of ‘81 45th reunion will be Sept. 17-20 in Los Alamos, and the reunion committee would like to get registration information into the hands of its missing classmates.
Classmates can update their contact information on the class reunion google doc:
- lahs2001reunioncontactinfo.xls
x, which they can access through the
Los Alamos Makers Announces Introductory Creative Technology Workshop Series Open To Public
Examples of products created using the tools and techniques taught during the Los Alamos Makers Creative Workshop series. Courtesy photo
Examples of products created using the tools and techniques taught during the Los Alamos Makers Creative Workshop series. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Los Alamos Makers is announcing a series of introductory creative technology workshops designed to help community members, makers, artists, entrepreneurs, and Creative Workforce Development cohort members gain hands-on familiarity with digital design and fabrication tools.
The workshop series Read More
LAYSL Launches Important New Fundraising Campaign
From Los Alamos Youth Soccer League:
The Los Alamos Youth Soccer League is excited to announce a new fundraising campaign aimed at improving our soccer fields and supporting the hundreds of local kids who play each year.
Right now, our volunteer coaches spend hours every week painting field lines by hand so our athletes have a safe and enjoyable place to play. While we’re grateful for their dedication, we’d love to give them more time to focus on what matters most: coaching and developing our players.
We’re raising funds to purchase professional field painting equipment that will improve Read More
Four LAHS Seniors Awarded 2026 LASO Scholarships
By JOYCE ANN GUZIK
Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra
The Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra awarded four scholarships to Los Alamos High School Seniors in 2026. These scholarships recognize seniors who have demonstrated exceptional interest and accomplishments in music. The student must attend Los Alamos High School or live in Los Alamos County. The scholarships are intended to encourage the recipients to continue their musical activities, regardless of whether they pursue music as a career. Three of these scholarships were made possible by donations in memory of LASO members who have passed Read More
LA Wild And Pojoaque Venom Faceoff As Minors Softball 2026 Season Comes To A Close
LA Wild and Pojoaque Venom Team, front row from left, Kiana Salazar, Amelia Leyba, Kamilah Lujan, Mila Branch, Porscha Sanchez, Audrey Artnak, Hayden Anderson, Morgan Stewart, and Natalie Rodarte. Center row from left, Flora Samuel, Ayriss Maestas, Ayla Bustos, Tessa Maes, Adalynn Pacheco, Addison Lowe, Ava Zadina, Addison Martinez, Maren Hanson, and Gemma Gutierrez. Back row from left, Coaches Loren Maes, Kim Sanchez, Julian Sanchez, Adam Branch, Shawn Lowe, and Joe Artnak. Not pictured, Emery Apperson, Rebekah Silva, and Coach Ric Rodarte. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
SPORTS Read More
State To Hold First Listening Session On Black Student Success In New Mexico June 11
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico will hold its first statewide community listening session June 11 to hear directly from students, families and community centers about how schools can better support Black education across the state.
Co-hosted by the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) and the New Mexico Office of African American Affairs, the event will be held from 6-8 p.m. at the African American Performing Arts Center (AAPAC) in Albuquerque. All community members are invited. A virtual participation option will also be available.
The listening session is designed to identify Read More
SFCC Opens UNHOUSED Exhibition With Event June 11
Scene of a 2025 Santa Fe Community College opening reception for the unhoused community. Courtesy/SFCC
Scene of a 2025 Santa Fe Community College opening reception for the unhoused community. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College’s (SFCC) Art on Campus will open UNHOUSED, an exhibition of artwork made by members of Santa Fe’s unhoused community, with a festive opening reception 4-6 p.m. Thursday, June 11, in the Dean’s Gallery, in the lobby of the Fine Arts Center on campus at 6401 Richards Ave.
The opening is free to the public. All artwork in the exhibition is available Read More
Sam Houston State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine Receives Award To Bring Artificial Intelligence Into Residency Training
SHSU News:
HUNTSVILLE — Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (SHSU-COM) has been awarded $25,000 through the Innovations in Graduate Medical Education (GME) Development Grant from the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM).
The three-year award will support a new initiative, AI Across Residency, focused on bringing artificial intelligence training into residency programs.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is already showing up in healthcare, helping with diagnosis, patient communication and everyday clinical work. But while many Read More
