Op-Ed: As Budget Cuts Loom – Programs For Rural Libraries, Historical Societies, Tribal Organizations, Museums, Teachers, Students, Veterans And Elders Face Devastating Cuts
By MIRIAM LANGER
Board Chair
New Mexico Humanities Council
Over the past 50 years, the New Mexico Humanities Council (NMHC) has supported rural libraries, historical societies, tribal organizations, local museums, teachers, students, veterans, and elders. Our programs have helped preserve endangered traditions and supported intergenerational programs that connect us through storytelling, reflection, and understanding across differences. These aren’t luxuries—they’re lifelines. In communities where there isn’t a museum or college nearby, these programs may be the only provider Read More
Close-Knit Yarn Co-Op Assists Students In Spinning And Weaving Techniques At Los Alamos High School
Close-Knit Yarn Co-op co-owner Joy Getha assists student Alijah Trujillo on a loom as they weave a piece that is made in Topper colors in Lori Thompson’s English 9 class as part of a spinning and weaving demonstration Wednesday at Los Alamos High School. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Leadership Los Alamos Hosts Youth & Education Session
The Leadership Los Alamos youth and education session March 7 at Los Alamos Teen Center. Courtesy/LLA
LLA News:
Leadership Los Alamos hosted the Youth & Education session March 7 at the Los Alamos Teen Center. This event aimed to build skills and awareness to effectively support the youth in the community while addressing education-related issues at regional, national and state levels.
Session Details
The event was chaired by:
- Eli Argo, Teen Center Director
- Mike Holtzclaw, UNM-LA Chancellor
- Carter Payne, LAPS Assistant Superintendent
- Kristine Coblentz, LAPS Prevention Program
Experimental Aircraft Association Host Full-Day Young Eagles Workshop April 26
Courtesy photo
EAA News:
The Northern New Mexico Chapter 691 of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) is hosting a full-day Young Eagles Workshop Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Los Alamos Airport terminal building. This hands-on, STEM-focused event is designed for kids ages 8 to 17 who are curious about aviation and eager to learn how airplanes fly, navigate, and communicate.
Throughout the day, participants will:
- Explore the science of flight through engaging presentations and demonstrations
- Build and test aircraft structures in hands-on engineering activities
- Experience
LAMS 8th Grader Accepted To Summer Program At Heifetz International Music Institute
Los Alamos Middle School 8th grader Yuiko Yamaguchi. Courtesy photo
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Middle School 8th grader Yuiko Yamaguchi was accepted to the Junior Violin Division of the 2025 Summer Program at Heifetz International Music Institute in Staunton, Virginia to study with Li-Mei Liang. The selection process was through rigorous audition of video recordings, in which she played the first movement of the Mozart Violin Concerto No.3 in G Major and Bach Partita No.2 Allemande.
Yuiko started playing the violin when she was eight. She is currently studying with Carmelo de los Santos, concertmaster Read More
LAPS To Host MLSS & SAT Information Night April 16
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools invites parents and caregivers of students of all ages to join us for a MLSS & SAT Information Night from 5-6:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 16 in the Los Alamos High School Speech Theater.
You will have the opportunity to learn how our school supports students through the Multi-Layered System of Supports (MLSS) and the Student Assistance Team (SAT) process. This session is perfect for families who want to better understand how academic, behavioral, and emotional needs are identified and addressed—with the goal of helping students thrive!
LAPS Student Read More
Bringing Nature To Life: How PEEC & United Way Northern New Mexico Are Drawing Students To STEAM Education
Scene of a PEEC program that bring students closer to nature while enhancing their understanding of science, math and the environment. Courtesy/UWNNM
Scene of a PEEC immersive outdoor program that brings students closer to nature while enhancing their understanding of science, math and the environment. Courtesy/UWNNM
UWNNM News:
For many children in Northern New Mexico, the wonders of nature—snowshoeing through a quiet forest, observing birds up close, or discovering the delicate life cycle of a butterfly—are experiences they’ve never had. But thanks to the Pajarito Environmental Read More
Los Alamos High School Students Qualify For 2025 International DECA Competition
Students from Los Alamos High School gather for a group photo at the New Mexico State DECA Career Development Conference in Albuquerque. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos High School (LAHS) students have qualified to participate in the International DECA Career Development Conference and Competition. Seniors Zane Kretz and Eva Gerber, juniors August Ovaska, Jasmine Heft, and Alyssa Sun, and freshman Silas Iverson will compete in DECA Competitive Events later this month at the International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Orlando, Fla.
All six of these students ranked in the Read More
Historical Society Visit Mrs. Thompson’s English Class
Rachel Clay on the left and Stephanie Yeamans, members of the Los Alamos Historical Society, visited Lori Thompson’s English class at Los Alamos High School Tuesday to present a talk about Lou Pierotti and the Pierotti Clowns. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scenes from the Historical Society visit to Lori Thompson’s English Class. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Celebrate 25 Years Of PEEC With Limited-Edition ‘Into the Woods’ Beer At Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op April 10
To commemorate its 25th anniversary, PEEC will be offering a special edition 25th Anniversary PEEC beer glass for purchase with the first pour included–only on April 10 at Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Join the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) for a special celebration marking 25 years of connecting the community to nature! Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op will host the debut of a unique, limited-edition beer – “Into the Woods” – 7 p.m. Thursday, April 10. This one-of-a-kind sahti-style beer, brewed using traditional Nordic techniques, will be debuted Read More
Los Alamos NJROTC Are Back-To-Back State Champions
2025 4A JROTC State Champions. Courtesy/NJROTC
By c/LTJG Melanie Weekley
Public Affairs Officer
Los Alamos NJROTC
The Los Alamos High School NJROTC unit showcased exceptional skill and dedication at the New Mexico JROTC State Competition held March 28 at Cibola High School and March 29 at West Mesa High School in Albuquerque. Competing against top programs from across the state, the Los Alamos cadets emerged victorious, securing the 2025 4A JROTC New Mexico State Championship Title.
“This was my first state drill meet and I absolutely cannot wait for the next year!” said C/SN Kailei Perry, Read More
Fleece Blanket Workshop At Jemez Historic Site April 13
NMHS News:
Jemez Historic Site offers a free hands-on workshop teaching people how to create various yarn fringes on a fleece blanket 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Sunday, April 13.
Come learn how to add yarn fringe to polyester fleece blankets with Tessa Riley from Jemez Pueblo. As she demonstrates her work, participants can follow along with her to learn how to add different colored yarns using different fringe designs to the edges of Native-patterned fleece blankets. Materials will be provided, and participants can take home the blankets to finish and keep. There will be a half-hour lunch break, so bring Read More
SFCC Celebrates National Community College Month Throughout April
Santa Fe Community College Front Entrance Portal. Courtesy photo
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) will celebrate National Community College Month throughout April. The national observance celebrates the vital role that community colleges play in building the local workforce, the economy and in contributing to community vibrance.
The public is encouraged to visit the campus for a variety of Community College Month events.
SFCC President Becky Rowley, Ph.D., said, “At SFCC, we’re excited to celebrate Community College Month. This gives the college Read More
UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board Meets April 7
UNM-Los Alamos Campus. Courtesy photo
UNM-LA News:
The UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) Advisory Board is holding a board meeting at 5:30 p.m., Monday, April 7, in the Building 2 Lecture Hall (Room 230) on the UNM-LA campus located at 4000 University Drive, Los Alamos, NM 87544.
Agenda items include review and adoption of the upcoming year’s budget.
The board generally meets on the Monday preceding the second Tuesday of each odd calendar month except in July, unless otherwise directed. The board advises The University of New Mexico Board of Regents on matters pertaining to the Los Alamos campus.
Direct Read More
Seeking Participants For 12th Annual Multicultural Fair May 5
LAPS News:
You are invited to participate in the 12th annual Multicultural Fair, Around the World in White Rock, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, May 5 at Piñon Elementary School.
Please consider creating a cultural display for our fair. Your display can be interactive with food, crafts, games, trivia, etc., as well as artifacts, and a photographic display of your country/culture. One or two people will need to be present at the display during the fair. We will have helpers to give you a break as needed.
You may also perform a dance, sing, or play instruments from your country. Please consider joining in Read More
Senior Appreciation Night: A Community Celebration
Senior Appreciation Night. Courtesy/YMCA
YMCA News:
For more than 40 years, Senior Appreciation Night (SAN) has provided graduating Los Alamos High School seniors with a fun, safe, and alcohol-free way to celebrate. What makes this event truly special is that it is entirely volunteer-run and funded solely by community donations—there is no budget for SAN.
A Tradition Built by Volunteers
SAN was created in 1984 in response to a tragic trend of drinking and driving accidents among local youth. At the time, graduates often celebrated in the mountains, where police had no jurisdiction, leading Read More
UNM Imagine Autism Lunch & Learn Series April 11
UNM News:
Join us, as well welcome Dr. Cassandra Cerros for our next virtual session of the Imagine Autism Lunch & Learn Series 12-1 p.m., April 11, 2025.
Digital devices and social media are integral parts of daily life for most people and can be important sources of access, productivity, and social connection.
This presentation will summarize current understandings of the potential risks and benefits of digital devices and media for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Screen dependence will be defined, and associated physical and mental health risks will be reviewed. Evidence-informed Read More
LAMC Seeks Applicants For 2025 Multiple Avenues For Successful Healthcare (MASH) Program
LAMC News:
Los Alamos Medical Center and Los Alamos High School are very pleased to once again offer the Multiple Avenues for Successful Healthcare (MASH) program to interested and eligible high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. The goal of this annual program is to expose local students to the multiple exciting and rewarding career opportunities available in their hometown hospital.
This one-week job shadowing experience will occur on the Los Alamos Medical Center campus, at 3917 West Road in Los Alamos, during the week of June 2-6, 2025. The shadowing program is designed to involve Read More
Los Alamos High School EcoClub Thrift Sale April 5
LAHS EcoClub News:
EcoClub is hosting its annual Thrift Sale this Saturday, April 5!
EcoClub is holding this event to provide an alternative to fast fashion, an industry that produces mass amounts of cheap, poor quality, and trendy clothing at the expense of ethical labor practices and environmental sustainability.
Come to the Los Alamos High School Speech Theater 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday to check out nifty recycled clothing at a low cost. All items are $5 or under!
Park in the Griffith Gymnasium parking lot and follow the signs to the event. Hope to see you there! Read More
