LAHS Alumni Association Awarded Scholarships To Three 2025 Graduating Seniors
LAHS Alumni Association presented three 2025 graduating seniors with $5,000 each. Courtesy photo
By BETTY ANNE MULLINS PACHECO
Anna Jacobson will be studying Political Science at the University of New Mexico. Anna is the daughter of Tony and Eva Jacobson. Her experiences with Los Alamos Teen Court and Mr. Frost’s Advanced Placement US Government and Politics class inspired Anna to want to become a lawyer. She will be joining UNM’s pre-law society. Her tip for incoming freshmen is to not worry too much. During her time at LAHS many times something felt like it was the end of the world and ended up Read More
Four Los Alamos High School Graduates Honored With Kristin Kosiewicz Substance Abuse Awareness Scholarship
2025 Kristin Kosiewicz Substance Abuse Awareness Scholarship recipients, Samuel Carmer, Malaika Philip, Kristin’s father Stan Kosiewicz and stepmother Amy Anderson, and scholarship recipients Sophie Bathrick-Price, and JoyMei Lincoln. Courtesy/LAPSF,
LAPSF News:
The Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation (LAPSF) announces the 2025 recipients of the Kristin Kosiewicz Substance Abuse Awareness Scholarship: Sophie Bathrick-Price, Samuel Carmer, JoyMei Lincoln, and Malaika Philip.
Now in its fourth year, the scholarship is awarded in memory of Kristin Kosiewicz, a 1993 graduate Read More
Kiwanis: Tony Fox Shares Update On LANL Foundation
Tony Fox, Vice President for Operations and Advancement of the LANL Foundation, speaks at the July 14 meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos. Courtesy/Kiwanis
By BROOKE DAVIS
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos
Tony Fox, Vice President for Operations and Advancement of the LANL Foundation, presented an overview of the organization and an update on its programs and activities at the July 14 meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos. The LANL Foundation has been investing in education in Northern New Mexico since 1997.
It is a regional nonprofit that, through education, strives to enrich the lives and Read More
SFCC Opens Registration For Fall Continuing Ed. Classes
SFCC Continuing Education catalog cover features Brad Childs of the Wilderness Institute.
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) announces registration for Fall 2025 Continuing Education classes is now open. Registration online is at https://sfcc.augusoft.net/ Classes begin on Monday, August 18. The new catalog features 79 fresh offerings alongside a rich mix of returning favorites across art, history, outdoor adventure, culinary exploration, and professional development. For information or to download a copy of the catalog visit https://www.sfcc.edu/ce.
Continuing Read More
Los Alamos Makers Now Accepting Applications For Free 3D Printing Summer School For High School Students
Los Alamos Makers News:
Los Alamos Makers is excited to announce a unique opportunity for high school students to dive into the world of 3D printing and design through a 4-day intensive summer school, held at Los Alamos Makers.
The program is completely free and open to students from underserved communities, including those in Española Valley, Pojoaque, and surrounding tribal communities.
The 3D Printing Summer School will welcome high school students to explore the exciting intersection of creativity, engineering, and technology.
Participants will:
- Learn Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
New Mexico Department Of Transportation Launches ‘Are You Serious?’ Campaign To Combat Impaired Driving
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is taking a bold new approach to fight impaired driving with its summer campaign: “Are You Serious?”
The campaign, part of the NMDOT’s ongoing ENDWI initiative, aims to raise awareness of dangerous driving behaviors, particularly those involving alcohol and drugs, through humor and relatable storytelling.
In 2023, New Mexico experienced an alcohol-involved crash every four hours on average. That same year, 164 lives were lost in alcohol-related crashes, accounting for 38 percent of all crash fatalities. Read More
UNM-LA On Another Successful Community Internship Collaboration Connecting Students With Local Businesses
Daisy Arevalo-Rodriguez, left, with mentor Megan Hesselink of Los Alamos Arts Council. Courtesy/UNM-LA
Jovanna Blea is prepping a loom at Española Valley Fiber Arts Center. Courtesy/UNM-LA
Rheanna Esparza (right) with her mentor Jordan Ray from Valles Caldera National Preserve. Courtesy/UNM-LA
UNM-LA News:
UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) has announced the continued success of its Community Internship Collaboration (CIC) program, which provided valuable hands-on experience to students during the spring 2025 semester while supporting the needs of local organizations.
During the spring, Read More
Legislative Education Study Committee To Meet In Las Vegas
LESC News:
LAS VEGAS — The Legislative Education Study Committee (LESC) will meet in Las Vegas at New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) July 23-25.
Wednesday, July 23, the committee is scheduled to hear an update on the public education reform fund (PERF), policy recommendations made by an artificial intelligence (AI) working group convened by LESC staff in response to a legislatively requested memorial, and an update on teacher preparation from NMHU.
Thursday, July 24, LESC staff, in partnership with the Public Education Department (PED) and the state’s Math and Science Advisory Council, Read More
Explore Local Pollinators On PEEC’s Butterfly Walk July 26
Butterfly perched on a purple flower. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites community members to experience the beauty and wonder of local butterflies during a Butterfly Walk from 9–11 a.m., Saturday, July 26. The group will meet at the Los Alamos Nature Center at 8:45 a.m., for check-in before caravanning to the Water Canyon trailhead. Participants should arrive on time to ensure a prompt departure.
Led by ecologist and pollinator expert Simone Lord, the walk will encourage slowing down and observing the fascinating lives of butterflies Read More
ENMU Director Of Bands, Dustin Seifert, Named To New Mexico Music Educators Association Hall Of Fame
ENMU Associate Professor of Music and Director of Bands, Dustin Seifert, has been named to the NMMEA Hall of Fame class of 2026. Courtesy/ENMU
ENMU News:
PORTALES — The New Mexico Music Educators Association (NMMEA) announced that ENMU Associate Professor of Music and Director of Bands, Dustin Seifert, has been named to the NMMEA Hall of Fame class of 2026.
“I wish to extend sincerest thanks to the Music Educators of the Southeast New Mexico Music Educators Association for their nomination. I’m so impressed by the wonderful work they all do in our public schools. I am very grateful to the members Read More
Discover Local Blooms On Free Guided Wildflower Walk With PEEC July 21
Courtesy photo
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites nature lovers to enjoy the beauty of summer blooms during a Wildflower Walk from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Monday, July 21. This easy, guided outing will be led by local botanist and PEEC founder Dr. Chick Keller, who will help participants identify a variety of native wildflowers found in the Los Alamos area.
The location for the walk will be selected shortly before the event to ensure the group visits a site where flowers are in peak bloom. Participants will meet at the Los Alamos Nature Center to check in before carpooling Read More
Community Leaders Announce 4th Annual Back-To-School Event July 26
DNCU News:
SANTA FE — Del Norte LOV Foundation, LANL Foundation, TRIAD National Security, LLC Operator of Los Alamos National Laboratory, Española Public Schools, and Del Norte Credit Union are happy to co-host and announce the 4th Annual Back to School Event, which is an initiative to provide free school supplies and resources to local K-12 students and their families in the Española Valley and surrounding areas.
All ages are welcome to this free event. Attendees can enjoy free school supplies, snacks, access to the LANL Challenge: Tomorrow STEM trailer, face painting, and fun games. They Read More
New Mexico Invites Public To 12 Community Meetings Across State To Help Shape Martinez/Yazzie Action Plan
PED News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) is inviting the public to participate in 12 regional community meetings across the state in August to help shape the Martinez/Yazzie Action Plan.
The Martinez/Yazzie Action Plan is New Mexico’s response to the court’s finding that the state failed to meet its constitutional obligation to provide a uniform and sufficient education, particularly for Native American students, English learners, students with disabilities, and students experiencing poverty.
The regional meetings are being hosted in collaboration with Read More
County: Community Q&A For Small Retail LEDA Initiative
COMMUNITY News:
Los Alamos County will host a question-and-answer session, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave., to introduce and discuss its proposed Small Retail Local Economic Development Act (LEDA) initiative.
The event is open to local business owners and interested individuals. A hybrid option will be available for remote participation via Zoom.
Staff from the Community and Economic Development Department will lead the presentation and answer questions about the proposed Small Retail LEDA initiative before it is formally presented to the Los Alamos Read More
Community Suicide Prevention Course To Debut In Los Alamos Beginning In August
SFCC News:
In response to New Mexico’s persistently high suicide rate, among the top five in the nation, Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) has developed a new suicide prevention course: ABC – Ask, Be Present, Connect.
The program debuts this August in Los Alamos and is free and open to the public.
“The ABC program goes beyond crisis intervention,” said Curriculum Creator Marvel Harrison, PhD. “It includes upstream prevention by building a culture where it’s safe to ask someone if they’re thinking about suicide. Talking about suicide saves lives.”
The ABC Suicide Prevention program Read More
ENMU Social Work Program Secures Nearly $2 Million Grant To Boost Rural Behavioral Health
ENMU Students at Golden Student Success Center. Courtesy/ENMU
ENMU News:
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University’s Social Work program has received nearly $2 million in federal grant funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
This four-year “Pathways to Excellence” grant, totaling $1,964,282.40, directly addresses the urgent need for more behavioral health professionals in rural communities, especially to provide services for children, teens, and young adults, as well as creating a strong, culturally aware workforce ready to provide Read More
Think New Mexico Welcomes 2025 Leadership Interns
Think New Mexico’s 2025 Leadership Intern cohort gathered for a lunch meeting July 8 at La Fonda in Santa Fe, from left, Health Policy Fellow Lauren Leland, Field Director Noah Apodaca, Board Secretary Liddie Martinez, Leadership Interns Camille Kruger and Jay Choate, Associate Director Kristina Fisher, and Leadership Interns Ella Hutchinson and Lynsey Pinto. Not pictured are Leadership Interns Ryn Delgado and Cole Washburn. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
SANTA FE — Think New Mexico is again welcoming college
ECECD Marks 5 Years With Statewide Resource Fairs
ECECD News:
The Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) is marking its fifth birthday by participating in a series of community-based resource fairs, designed to support families of young children by gathering state agencies and community resources that offer programs and services that touch early childhood.
Commemorating ECECD’s founding July 1, 2020, these celebrations underscore the department’s ongoing commitment to meeting the needs of New Mexico’s youngest children and their families.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Health and safety resources
- Opportunity to connect directly
Los Alamos Faith & Science Forum 2025 Summer Lecture Series Presents ‘The Genes Of Adam: Genomic Sweeps And Hominin Extinctions’
Courtesy/LAF&SF
LAF&SF News:
Los Alamos Faith & Science Forum (LAF&SF) 2025 Summer Lecture Series Presents ‘The Genes of Adam: genomic sweeps and hominin extinctions’ by Dr. Nels Hoffman, Tuesday, July 22 at the Los Alamos Unitarian Church. A light meal will be served at 6 p.m. with the lecture beginning at 6:30 p.m. The presentation will be recorded and streamed to the ZOOM site given at: https://losalamosfaithandscienceforum.org.
Almost every hominin lineage has gone extinct. Neanderthal, Homo erectus, Homo rudolfensis, Homo habilis, Homo floresensis, Homo naledi, Read More
J. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Committee Donates $1,000 To Jemez Pueblo’s Towa Language Preservation Program
At a recent donation event, from left, Treasurer Galen Gisler of the J. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Committee (JROMC) presents a check to Language Preservation Director and former governor of Jemez Pueblo Dominic Gachupin, together with JROMC member John Ruminer. Courtesy/JROMC
JROMC News:
The J. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Committee (JROMC) has donated $1,000 to the Jemez Pueblo’s Towa Language Preservation Program, which features language immersion.
The JROMC is a local non-profit organization that honors J. Robert Oppenheimer’s legacy through thought-provoking public lectures Read More
