Leadership Los Alamos Kicks Off Class Of 2026 Program Year With Intensive Orientation Session
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LLA News:
The Leadership Los Alamos (LLA) Class of 2025-2026 officially began its journey last weekend with a comprehensive two-day Orientation Session designed to lay a strong foundation for future community leaders. Held Friday, Sept. 12, at the Los Alamos Nature Center (PEEC) and Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Bradbury Science Museum, the mandatory session immersed participants in crucial information and team-building activities. This year we have 23 enthusiastic participants joining us from various government and private employers including a variety Read More
Students: Seize The Opportunity For Full Ride To College Through Daniels Scholarship
DANIELS FUND News:
DENVER — From now until Oct. 17, graduating high school seniors in New Mexico, Colorado, Utah and Wyoming are encouraged to apply for the Daniels Scholarship which provides up to the full cost of attendance colleges and universities across the country.
The Daniels Scholarship Program, one of the most comprehensive and generous in the country, provides the opportunity for motivated students to attend any accredited nonprofit college or university in the United States as follows:
- Scholars who choose one of 22 partners schools receive funding to cover tuition and fees,
New Mexico State Land Office Hauls In Nearly Half A Billion Dollars In 3 Months … Breaks National Per-Acre Record
New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard in her office in Santa Fe in January 2019, shortly after her November 2018 statewide election. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
State Land Office News:
- September lease sale earns $117 million to fund critical needs for upcoming special session, breaks national per-acre record paid for a lease
SANTA FE – For the third month in a row, the State Land Office has broken a record with its oil and gas lease sales and earned historic revenue, bringing in over $117 million in bonus payments at a public auction, New Mexico Commissioner Read More
Touro College Of Dental Medicine Announces Grand Opening Of Dental Clinical Training Facility And Albuquerque Campus
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TCDM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Touro College of Dental Medicine (TCDM), the first pre-doctoral dental program based in New Mexico, announces Tuesday the official grand opening of its dental clinical training facility on the Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute (LBRI) campus in Albuquerque, N.M. The new 70,000 square foot facility houses more than 100 dental units accommodating students who will be completing their education and clinical training in New Mexico.
“Touro University is one of the leading educators of healthcare and oral health providers in the country. TCDM’s Read More
Research Facility Renamed Texas Tech University Reese National Security Complex
TEXAS TECH News:
The Reese Technology Center has been renamed the Texas Tech University Reese National Security Complex (RNSC), marking a major step in expanding Texas Tech’s role in national security research. The designation reflects both legislative intent and growing partnerships, positioning Texas Tech as a trusted leader in defense and critical infrastructure innovation.
Why This Matters:
- Leading Research: Establishes Texas Tech as a national leader in defense-related research and innovation.
- Needed Facilities: Provides critical facilities such as an electromagnetic pulse
‘Musical Instruments of the Prehispanic Southwest’ Lecture At Friends Of Coronado & Jemez Historic Sites Sept. 28
NMHS News:
The Friends of Coronado & Jemez Historic Sites present a lecture by Emily Brown, Ph.D., entitled, “Musical Instruments of the Prehispanic Southwest,” 2–3 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 28.
Archaeological excavations in the Four Corners region have revealed a multitude of musical instruments: from whistles to rattles to rasps. This talk presents what we know of the music of Pueblo peoples prior to Spanish contact from the instruments themselves, the context in which they were found, early Spanish and ethnographic accounts, and depictions of musicians in rock imagery Read More
SFCC Offers Free Fiber Optic Technician Bootcamps In October & November
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) is accepting applications for October and November Fiber Optic Technician Bootcamps with the opportunity to earn three certifications from the Fiber Optic Association that are recognized throughout the world and aligned to industry standards.
The training is free to qualified New Mexico residents.
Participant requirements:
- Students must be 18 or older;
- Able to distinguish colors; and
- Have good finger dexterity.
- No prior workforce training is required.
Register for either of the Fiber Optic Technician Bootcamps. All bootcamps Read More
Enjoy A Night Of Stars At NNMC Sept. 25
NNMC News:
ESPAÑOLA — Northern New Mexico College’s (NNMC) Math & Physical Sciences Department is partnering with the Universities Space Research Association’s (USRA) Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI) to host Sky Fest, a free community astronomy event, from 5–9 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, at NNMC’s Nick Salazar Center for the Arts. The community is invited to this free event, which will include hands-on activities and viewings through telescopes (weather dependent).
The evening’s immersive experiences include guided tours through space in Northern’s new planetarium. The Read More
Leadership Los Alamos Kicks Off Class Of 2026
The Leadership Los Alamos Class of 2026 (best class ever!) kicked off over the weekend. The cohort began their leadership journey by participating in activities that included connection and trust. They also learned about “servant leadership” and the importance of a leadership legacy. Participants will meet for one full day on each of the next seven months to learn from community leaders and organizations about the many facets of this dynamic community. They will also learn about making a positive impact in Los Alamos County. To learn more about Leadership Los Alamos, visit www.leadershiplosalamos.org Read More
New Mexico State Fair: 2025 High School Culinary Winners
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — High Schools across the State came together at the New Mexico State Fair, with the help of ProStart and the New Mexico Restaurant Association, for a green chile stew throwdown to see who would be crowned the State Fair Champion.
For the second-straight year, Carlsbad High School took home the top prize. Eldorado High School placed 2nd while Taos High School came in 3rd.
Thanks to the generosity of the event’s sponsor, New Mexico Gas Company, Carlsbad High School earned $5,000, Eldorado High School $3,000 and Taos High School $2,000 to help support their culinary programs. Read More
Los Alamos High School Graduate Carson Hick Named To 2025-26 USA Swimming National Team
Carson Hick of White Rock has been named to the USA Swimming National Team. Courtesy photo
SPORTS News:
It was announced Monday, Sept. 8, that Carson Hick of White Rock, 2023 graduate of Los Alamos High School and a junior at the University of Kentucky, has been named to the 2025-26 USA Swimming National Team.
The men’s team includes 67 of the country’s most elite swimmers and 21 represented universities, Hick being among those selected for his national team debut.
The selection process for the National Team is based purely on times. The six athletes with the fastest times at any qualifying competition Read More
Los Alamos Hilltoppers Swat Highland Hornets 13-0
The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers wait to burst onto the field through the banner prepared by the Topper Cheer Team for Friday’s game against the Highlands Hornets at Milne Stadium in Albuquerque. It was the Hornets’ homecoming game and the Toppers’ first conference game. The Toppers beat the Hornets 13-0, extending their record to 4-0. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Dylan Baca lunges into the end zone through the tackle attempt by Jose Tapia for the Toppers’ first touchdown after a long pass catch from quarterback Haden Watkins in the second quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: Sept 19-25, 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 Sept 19-25, 2025:
Friday, Sept. 19, 2025
- 06:00 AM Democracy Now! – Live
- 10:00 AM The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11:00 AM County Council Replay 9-09–25
- 04:00 PM Democracy Now!
- 05:00 PM PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 06:00 PM Coexisting With Cougars: Protecting Wildlife While Reducing Conflict
- 07:00 PM PAC 8 Summer
This Week In Sports: Sept. 16-20, 2025
SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers teams have a busy week coming up with soccer, football, cross-country and 2025 Homecoming events.
The games and events are covered by the Los Alamos Daily Post sports team of John McHale, Mike Cote and Nate Limback.
This Week’s Hilltopper Sports Schedule:
Sept. 16 Tuesday
- Boys Soccer vs Rio Rancho Home – 5 p.m.
- Girls Soccer vs Rio Rancho Away – 6 p.m.
Sept. 18 Thursday (Homecoming)
- Girls Soccer vs St. Pius Home – 4 p.m.
Sept. 19 Friday (Homecoming)
- Football vs Capital Home – 7 p.m.
Sept. 20 Saturday
- Boys Soccer vs Goddard Home – 2 p.m.
- Girls/Boys Cross
Keller: Wildflower Extravaganza Blooming Right Now!
By CHICK KELLER
PEEC Los Alamos Nature Center
Late summer is always a good time to see our wonderful wildflower numbers. Right now there is a particularly large number of blooms (some 50 species!) on the Walnut Canyon Rim Trail.
This trail goes between the golf course and Walnut Canyon. It begins just off of San Ildefonso Road, just beyond the roundabout. One goes up a dirt road for about a hundred yards, then turns left onto a trail. A bit farther on, that trail splits with the Walnut Canyon Rim Trail going right.
The blooming wildflowers begin where you park and continue all along. The trail goes for Read More
Demolition Underway Of Old Chamisa Elementary School
Demolition underway Friday of the old Chamisa Elementary School building on Meadow Lane in White Rock. The building was more than 60 years old, and last month, the new school building was completed right next door in time for students to begin their 2025-26 school year. Photo by Shari Mills Read More
Balderas: From Violence To Hope … How Education And Storytelling Can Transform Española
By HECTOR BALDERAS
President
Northern New Mexico College
Former NM Attorney General
New Mexico is in crisis. A state of emergency has been declared in Rio Arriba County, where Española—home to Northern New Mexico College—faces daunting crime rates and some of the highest overdose deaths in the nation. Like every community in America, we also live under the shadow of horrific school and campus shootings that continue to devastate families. Parents everywhere are asking the same urgent question: How do we keep our children safe and give them hope?
At Northern, we believe the answer lies in education—and Read More
League Of Women Voters September Meeting To Feature Los Alamos Medical Center CEO Tracie Stratton
Tracie Stratton
COMMUNITY News:
This month’s League of Women Voters’ community event, Lunch with a Leader’, will feature Los Alamos Medical Center CEO Tracie Stratton. The meeting begins at noon on Sept. 18, at the Unitarian Church and is open to the public.
Stratton graduated from Casper College in Wyoming with an Associate’s degree in nursing. She completed her Master’s degree in Nursing Administration while working as the Chief Nursing Officer at Mountain View Hospital in Casper.
In 2012, Stratton and her family moved to Los Alamos, where she started her career with LifePoint Health as Read More
Los Alamos Community Seed Library & PEEC Invite Community To Tour Khalsa Family Farms In Española
‘Women’s Mind-Body Masterclass’ Begins Sept. 18
From Mullein Leaf Wellness Institute:
Registration is now open for the “Women’s Mind-Body Masterclass” hosted by Mullein Leaf Wellness Institute. This 4-week masterclass begins Sept. 18.
About “Women’s Mind-Body Masterclass”
Are you Stressed? Tired? Low Sex Drive? Depressed? Anxious? Each of these can be signs of a dysregulated nervous system, often fueled by past traumatic experiences. Trauma lives on in the body, especially the nervous system. Come learn to release and rewire yourself.
We have learned that trauma is not just an event that took place sometime in the past; it is also the Read More
