NM History Museum Seeking Volunteers For Docent Tour
Courtesy/NMHM
NMHM News:
Join the New Mexico History Museum’s (NMHM) docent training program and become part of a dynamic team sharing the many stories about the state’s past.
Participants will attend training sessions 10 a.m. to noon, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 9 through Nov. 20, to develop inclusive, engaging interpretation skills rooted in the museum’s Framework for the Future.
Museum docents help visitors connect history to the present while building their knowledge and confidence as a public-facing educator.
To register for the volunteer training program, visit https://forms.gle/2NAXzvTgrh6idkQS7 Read More
Informational Meeting For Potential LAPS School Board Candidates Aug. 18
Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Thinking about running for the School Board? Want to learn more?
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) will host an informational meeting for potential School Board candidates on Monday, Aug. 18, starting at 5:30 pm. in the School Boardroom on Trinity Drive.
Los Alamos County Clerk Michael Redondo will open the meeting by providing information about the candidate filing process and campaign requirements. Current school board members will then host a question and answer session for potential candidates to learn more about school board roles and responsibilities, time Read More
Foundations Of Autism On-Site Training Oct. 15–16
UNM News:
Attention—family caregivers, foster parents, public healthcare professionals and those in managed care organizations, Pueblos, CYFD, IHS and others who support underserved populations in New Mexico, specifically rural communities!
You are invited to attend Foundations of Autism Training, presented by the UNM Center for Development and Disability. This is a two-day presentation series, from 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Oct. 15–16, followed by a four weeks of lunch and learn sessions, from 12–1 p.m., Oct. 22, 29, and Nov. 5, and 12. The community training provides education and resources Read More
Good News From Kiwanis Club Of Santa Fe
Student Alyssa Kessler of Atalaya Elementary School in Santa Fe requested help from Kiwanis for her Buddy Benches project. Courtesy/Kiwanis Club
KIWANIS News:
Did you ever have to start the school year at a new school? Or did your best school buddy move out of your shared school district? Those are hard times for kids, but thanks to a heartfelt request from Alyssa Kessler, a young Santa Fe student from Atalaya Elementary School, the Santa Fe Downtown Kiwanis Foundation is proud to share a special project created to make a significant impact on the lives of Santa Fe schoolchildren.
In the Atalaya Read More
Papa Murphy’s Fundraiser: Enjoy Night Off From Cooking While Helping Support LAHS Hilltoppers Football Team!
U.S. Representatives Leger Fernández, Bonamici, Hayes Lead Letter To Protect Immigrant Access To Head Start
U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández
Congressional News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), and Jahana Hayes (D-CT) led 34 Members of Congress in calling for the Department of Health and Human Services to protect immigrant access to Head Start.
The Representatives sent the letter after the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a notice in the Federal Register on July 15 that changes how the department interprets “federal public benefit” under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Read More
Santa Fe Community College Services Unavailable During SFCC Convocation All-employee Meeting Wednesday
View of the Santa Fe Community College Campus in the fall. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
- SFCC services will not be available on Wednesday, Aug. 13 until 11 a.m., William C. Witter Fitness Education Center will open at noon Aug. 13 and close at 3:30 p.m. Aug.14, Santa Fe Higher Education Center and Kids Campus will observe regular hours.
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 on Wednesday, Aug. 13 until 11 a.m. due to a campuswide Convocation employee meeting.
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United Way Northern New Mexico Named Regional Resource Hub For NNM Youth Fund Grantees
UWNNM News:
ESPAÑOLA — United Way Northern New Mexico (UWNNM) has been selected to serve as the official Regional Resource Hub for the Northern New Mexico Youth Fund, receiving a $122,700 grant to lead technical assistance, shared learning, and capacity-building support for grantees advancing youth opportunity in seven Northern New Mexico counties.
As the sole Resource Hub, UWNNM will provide strategic resources to a cohort of Tribes, nonprofit organizations, and schools focused on career technical education, work-based learning, leadership development and transition supports Read More
Robinson: Bernalillo High School Bullying Case Puts School’s Indifference On Display
By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote
© 2024 New Mexico News Services
We’ve been hearing about bullying prevention, awareness and laws for so long that we might think it’s not the problem it once was, but some of our kids are still unsafe. Just before school started this year, a jury awarded $1.8 million to a family over an egregious case of bullying.
The Sandoval (County) Signpost reported that, according to the parents’ lawsuit, they repeatedly warned Bernalillo High School Principal Alyssa Sanchez-Padilla about threats of violence from two other students. They even showed her the texts.
State Read More
2025 Recipients Of Santa Fe Striders Scholarship
HelenAnn Phillips, Daniel Busemeyer – 2025 HelenAnn Phillips Inspiration Scholarship recipient, and Admiral Robert Phillips. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
The Santa Fe Striders are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Santa Fe Striders Scholarships for cross country and/or track athletes. Seven thousand ($7,000) was awarded between the five (5) student athletes. The Santa Fe Striders Scholarship is an athletic scholarship based on athletic accomplishments with criteria for academics and community service. This is the second year the HelenAnn Phillips Inspiration Read More
LAPS Foundation: 2025 Memorial Scholarship Recipients
LAHS 2025 scholarship recipients Annabelle Rosette and Andie Kelly. Photo by Jessica Booton
LAHS 2025 scholarship recipients Zoe Bent, Isabella Blair, Hayden Kim and Sofia West. Photo by Jessica Booton
LAHS 2025 scholarship recipients Jack Dunwoody, Mikayla Padilla and Sophia Pieck. Courtesy photo
LAPS Foundation News:
The Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Foundation administers several memorial scholarships to graduating seniors each year.
Memorial Scholarship recipients from the Class of 2025:
The Irene Boone Memorial Scholarship is made possible through the generosity of long-time Read More
Mission Street Arts Presents Free Collage Workshop By Liza MacKinnon At Jemez Springs Public Library
Mission Street Arts News:
JEMEZ SPRINGS – Mission Street Arts announces a free collage workshop by artist in residence Liza MacKinnon,11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Jemez Springs Public Library.
MacKinnon will provide a mixed media exploration of place, home, and “the journeys we take”. Select maps and images from her extensive collection (or bring your own) to create visual links, honor special places, and define locations that resonate with your life to create your mixed media “Mapping the Heart” masterpiece.
During the workshop, MacKinnon will teach embroidery on paper techniques Read More
Los Alamos National Laboratory Leads Research Collaboration In Which New Measurement Of Free Neutron Lifetime Achieves World-Record Precision
Student researchers Lucas Opiola from Valparaiso University and Nathan Washecheck from North Carolina State University check on the elevator movement. The UCNTau apparatus extends more than 20 feet above the ground at the Ultracold Neutron Facility. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
- UCNTau collaboration validates past results, techniques for future experiments
Incorporated into every aspect of everyday life, the neutron is a fundamental particle of nature. Now, a research collaboration led by Los Alamos National Laboratory has improved the precision of free neutron lifetime measurements. Read More
PEEC & LEWF To Host Eat Like A Bear Event Aug. 22
PEEC News:
The community is invited to join the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) and the Land of Enchantment Wildlife Foundation (LEWF) to eat like a bear, 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road.
The event will begin with a presentation by Dr. Kathleen Ramsay about black bears. Following Dr. Ramsay’s talk, guests will browse a buffet-style dinner featuring food from Vigilante Pizza and appetizers inspired by a black bear’s diet. It will be a delicious, fun, and educational evening. Drinks will include different herbal teas and a cash Read More
Sign Up For 2025 Hilltopper Run And Support Your Schools!
Scene from a previous Hilltopper Run. Courtesy/LAPS Foundation
TCR Production’s Tom Rojas, left, presents a check to LAPS Foundation Board President Kurt Steinhaus. Courtesy/LAPS Foundation
LAPS Foundation News:
The community is invited to join the Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Foundation, Sunday, Aug. 17, for the 4th annual Hilltopper Run. What better way to support the schools as the 2025-2026 school year is getting underway?
The run will be hosted by TCR Productions of Albuquerque, owned by Tom Rojas, a Los Alamos High School alum from the Class of 1972. All proceeds from the race Read More
Information For Parents As LAPS Prepares To Welcome Students To 2025-2026 School Year
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) will welcome back students for the start of the 2025-2026 school year on Monday, Aug. 11.
“We’re excited for the start of the new school year, and look forward to seeing our students,” Superintendent Jennifer Guy said.
School hours:
- Elementary students (preschool through 6th grade) will attend 8:10 a.m. to 2:40 p.m.;
- Middle school students will attend 8:40 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; and,
- High School students will attend 8:30 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.
Middle and high school students will follow a special 7-period day schedule the first day of school.
Families with students Read More
New Mexico Awarded National College In High School Alliance Grant To Expand Dual Enrollment Access
Public Education Secretary Mariana D. Padilla
NMHED News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico has been selected as one of seven states to receive a College in High School Alliance (CHSA) grant aimed at expanding dual enrollment opportunities for high school students, particularly in rural and low-income communities.
The New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) and Public Education Department will collaborate with national experts to create action plans aimed at improving dual enrollment policies and expanding access to college courses for high school students.
The initiative focuses on Read More
Los Alamos Public Schools Transportation Department Reminds Drivers To Obey School Bus Safety Rules!
LAPS News:
Monday, Aug. 11, is the first day of school for Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) for the 2025-2026 school year.
School buses will be sharing the road with drivers commuting to work, as well as parents dropping off students at school and high school students driving themselves to school.
Once again, the LAPS Transportation Department would like to remind drivers in Los Alamos and White Rock to exercise caution when it comes to school buses, bus stops and the students who ride those buses, as well as inform the community about the law regarding school buses.
“The safety of our students on Read More
Los Alamos Public Schools Kicks Off Fall Sports Season
The LAPS Athletics Department includes, from left, Athletic Assistant Sarah Morgan, Assistant Athletic Director Doug Weiss, Athletic Director Guy Meyer and Athletic Trainer Arturo Rodriguez-Gonzales. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Get ready for the start of the 2025-2026 Los Alamos Middle School and Los Alamos High School sports seasons. Varsity football began practices this past Monday. Soccer, cross country, golf and volleyball practices begin on Monday, Aug. 11. The fall sports season at the middle school starts on Wednesday, Aug. 13.
“We are looking forward to a great school year,” Athletic Read More
PEEC Planetarium: Unveiling The Invisible Universe Aug. 9
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will present “Unveiling The Invisible Universe”, 2-2:30 p.m. on Saturday. Aug. 9 in the Planetarium at the Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road.
This program is aimed at children 8+. Planetarium programs not recommended for children 4 and under. Admission: $8/adult, $6/child, $20/family.
For thousands of years humans observed the light coming from the night sky with their eyes. In the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe.
Finally, in the 20th century Read More
