NMAA Announces Hall Of Fame Class Of 2025
NMAA News:
The New Mexico Activities Association, in conjunction with the NMAA Hall of Fame Committee, announces the Class of 2025 for induction into the NMAA Hall of Fame.
The three inductees are Paul Benoit, Bill Green, and Dickie Roybal. The NMAA Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place at a banquet during the New Mexico High School Sports Summer Conference, to be held the evening of July 19 at the Albuquerque Convention Center.
Paul Benoit – Floyd Municipal Schools
Paul Benoit is the 117th inductee into the NMAA Hall of Fame, with a career in education, coaching and administration that Read More
Get Jump On Spring Planting At Jemez Historic Site March 30
NMDCA News:
Jemez Historic Site to hold the first event of its spring series exploring agriculture and food as medicine, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 30.
“Gardens at Gisewa: Cooking, Eating and Growing Together” will dig into traditional ways of growing food. It starts with a shared meal of corn, bean and squash stew.
Ranger Casey will provide an overview of the season’s programming – highlighting the connection between ancestral agricultural practices and modern well-being.
Guests will take part in a hands-on seed planting station and receive seeds, soil and containers to take home their Read More
LANL Director Thom Mason Visits LAPS Foundation Board
Los Alamos National Laboratory Director Thom Mason, speaking at the far end of the table, visits with members of the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation Board of Directors early Tuesday evening at 1010 Central Ave. The group discussed various educational/career pathways for students as well as support for teachers with the ‘Shower Teachers with Love’ program underway through March 14 – visit https://showerlove25.givesmart.com, to learn more. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Op-Ed: Nation’s Report Card Should Be A Warning
By CARTER SWANSON
Policy Analyst
Opportunity for All Kids
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as “The Nation’s Report Card”, was released in January. Released every two years, this report provides the most comprehensive data on educational performance nationwide. It is a stark reminder of what SHOULD be the most important issue facing New Mexico’s Legislature and Governor. Unfortunately, the results barely garnered media attention in New Mexico.
For the last two reports, 2022 and 2024, New Mexico has been 52nd (behind all 50 states, plus the District of Read More
PEEC To Host 25th Annual Earth Day Festival April 26
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environment Center (PEEC) invites the community to celebrate Earth Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26 at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road. Admission is free.
Festivities include entertainment, food, activities, informational booths and more:
- Entertainment – Recycle Man will be back for more creative music using recycled objects as instruments! The Hill Stompers will play at noon;
- Food – Delicious snack and lunch options from Manko: Native American Fusion;
- Informational booths – fun games and hands-on activities; and
- Special films – in the
Parallel Cinema Presents An Eye-Opening Screening Of Dirt! The Movie March 20
SALA News:
SALA Los Alamos is proud to host a special FREE screening of Dirt! The Movie as part of its Parallel Cinema series at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 20.
This thought-provoking documentary takes audiences on a journey through the history, science, and cultural significance of soil, shedding light on humanity’s deep yet often neglected connection to the earth beneath our feet.
Dirt! The Movie tells the story of how soil has shaped civilizations, sustained life, and continues to play a vital role in our survival. Through expert interviews, captivating visuals, and inspiring narratives, the Read More
SFCC Massage Therapy Offers Therapeutic Massage Student Appointments March 17 Thru May 13
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College’s Massage Therapy program offers Swedish-Therapeutic student massage appointments. Appointments are available March 17 through May 13. Potential clients can schedule an appointment by creating an account at https://sfcc.timetap.com/.
Massage clients should be free of any chronic health concerns. There is also additional information at the registration site. There is a $35 fee for 60-minute massages. Individuals are limited to one session per week. All appointments will be in the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center on Read More
Ancient Mammal Skeleton Unearthed By New Mexico Researcher Answers Century-Old Questions
A rendering of Mixodectes pungens, a species of small mammal that inhabited western North America during the early Paleocene, roughly 62 million years ago. Courtesy/NMMNHS
NMMNHS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A recent study co-authored by a New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science researcher sheds new light on an ancient species of mammal that evolved shortly after the demise of the dinosaurs, one that has vexed scientists for more than a century.
“This new and important study that sheds light on the history of life on our planet is another example of how the New Mexico Museum of Natural History Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: March 14-20, 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, email pac8@losalamos.com, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for March 14-20:
Friday, March 14, 2025
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Meeting Replay 2-25–25
- 3 p.m. — Democracy Now!
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. — Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast – Los Alamos County
New Mexico Law Protecting Native Students’ Right To Wear Tribal Regalia Headed To Governor’s Desk
IAD News:
SANTA FE — Native American students in New Mexico moved one step closer to freely expressing their cultural heritage at graduation ceremonies after Senate Bill 163 cleared a crucial legislative hurdle in the House, drawing praise from tribal leaders and legislators across the state.
“Our department is happy to have brought forth this legislation in partnership with our sister agency and our legislative sponsors, as this is an important victory for New Mexico’s Native students and their families,” IAD Cabinet Secretary Josett Monette said. “Graduation is a major milestone, and Read More
67th Annual Northeastern New Mexico Regional Science & Engineering Fair: Public Viewing & Volunteer Opportunities
NMHU News:
LAS VEGAS — The Achieving in Research Math and Science (ARMAS) Center at New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) invites the community to the 67th Annual Northeastern New Mexico Regional Science & Engineering Fair Saturday, March 22 at the NMHU Student Union Building (8th & National, Las Vegas, NM).
This prestigious event serves as a gateway to the Regeneron International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF), the world’s largest international pre-college science competition. The region’s top senior division winners will earn the opportunity to showcase their research Read More
Northern New Mexico College Recruiting Event March 25
Last Week To Shower Your Teachers With Love
Lynn Ovaska’s high school students experiment with upside down goggles which invert the wearer’s vision and demonstrate how the brain adapts to changed perception. Courtesy photo
Ms. O said, “We love the upside down goggles!” She received 7 pairs of goggles through kind donations via Shower with Love. Courtesy photo
LAPS News:
Have you fulfilled a teacher’s wish yet? This is the last week of Shower with Love, a community-wide campaign to “Shower” Los Alamos teachers with things they need for their classrooms. The campaign ends this Friday, March 14.
Join the 85 generous folks Read More
Registration For Safety Town 2025 Now Open
Courtesy/Los Alamos Public Schools
Courtesy/Los Alamos Public Schools
LAPS News:
Registration for Safety Town 2025 is now open. This free program is for all children entering kindergarten in the fall.
This year Safety Town will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon Monday, June 2 through Friday, June 6 at Barranca Mesa Elementary School.
The program is limited to 100 participants. Click here to access the registration form.
Students will participate in hands-on activities, crafts, interactions with safety personnel, and safety situations to prepare for potential hazards they may encounter at Read More
Ed Funding Overhaul Nears Final Steps Despite Concerns About Secondary School Boost In New Mexico
Rep. Andrés Romero, D-Albuquerque
By MARGARET O’HARA
The Santa Fe New Mexican
Key provisions of a plan to overhaul New Mexico’s per-student formula for financing public K-12 education are raising concerns even as the proposal nears the finish line.
State lawmakers already have allocated $4.4 billion for education spending — the single biggest piece of New Mexico’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2026.
House Bill 63, the result of two years of inquiry by the Legislative Education Study Committee, would make some changes to how the state divvies that money by student, offering up targeted Read More
Daily Postcard: Stars Flood Sky Over Valle Grande
Daily Postcard: Stars flood the sky Saturday over Valle Grande. Registration is now open for the next Astrophotography Workshop scheduled for Saturday, March 22. With Valles Caldera National Preserve (an International Dark Sky Park) as an outdoor classroom, park volunteers Stan Ford and Richard Gonzales will guide program participants through the basics of astrophotography. Learn how to adjust and optimize DSLR camera settings, select a shooting location, and, of course, shoot spectacular images of the night sky. Spots are limited. Registration required. Learn more or register at LAAC Spring & Summer Camp Classes Begin March 25
LAPS 2025 All Schools Student Art Show On Display In Step Up Gallery Through March 12
Artwork by LAPS students is on display in the Step Up Gallery through March 12. Courtesy photo
Artwork by Los Alamos Public Schools students includes ceramics, fused glass, paper sculpture and felting alongside paintings and drawings. The exhibit closes March 12. Courtesy photo
STEP UP GALLERY News:
There are only a few days left to see the student art in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library. The 2025 All Schools Student Art Show is a showcase of insightful, exuberant, thoughtful, skilled artwork by Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) students.
The show opened Feb. 20 and will close end Read More
Legislative Roundup: 15 Days Remaining In Session
HB 137 Sponsor Rep. Susan Herrera, D-Embudo
The Santa Fe New Mexican Staff:
Water’s for agreeing: The formerly controversial Strategic Water Supply Act may be controversial no longer.
House Bill 137 sailed through the House of Representatives on a 57-4 vote Friday, with four Democrats opposed. The bill was amended last month to remove the most controversial provision allowing the treatment of fracking wastewater, leaving only provisions dealing with treating brackish water for other uses.
“By developing New Mexico’s brackish water resources, we’re charting a new course that balances Read More
LANL: Research Unravels Mysteries Of Lightning’s Origins
Scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory are studying the origins of lightning. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
Researchers from Los Alamos National Laboratory have discovered that cosmic-ray showers seem to play a pivotal role in triggering lightning flashes; the research was published in the journal JGR Atmospheres.
“Scientists still don’t fully understand how lightning starts in thunderstorms,” said Xuan-Min Shao, of Los Alamos’ Electromagnetic Sciences and Cognitive Space Applications group and lead author of the new study. “Using our 3D radio frequency mapping and polarization Read More
