Los Alamos Geological Society To Feature Dr. Ledoux
Dr. Stephen Ledoux
LAGS News:
The Los Alamos Geology Society will meet 7-8 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Los Alamos Christian Church, 92 East Road.
The featured speaker is Dr. Stephen Ledoux who will give a talk titled, “A Science Accounting of Noah’s Flood”.
For much of American culture, the ancient story of a Great Flood comes down as the version told by Noah. Did such a flood really happen? The history of geology is riddled by scholarly exchanges, even bitter arguments, over interpretations of the geological record as showing the effects of a Great Flood, and not just any Great Flood but precisely the Great Read More
Learn To Mix New Mexican Mocktails At Los Luceros
Courtesy/LLHS
Los Luceros Historic Site News:
Los Luceros Historic Site is offering a fun workshop making mocktails, or mock cocktails, using Northern New Mexico ingredients, 1-3 p.m. Saturday, March 1.
The Moxie Mocktails workshop will teach participants how to use the flavors of plants found in Northern New Mexico to make delicious beverages. From a Spicy Agua Fresca to a Hibiscus Hot Punch, Gabriela Silva of Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area and Michelle Zupan of Los Luceros will help participants mix new drinks to taste and serve cookies to snack on.
Participants will receive Read More
Explore New Mexico’s Water History With Dr. Maria Lane, Author Of ‘Fluid Geographies’
Fluid Geographies. Courtesy/Kristen O’Hara
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites the community to a fascinating lecture, “Fluid Geographies”, by University of New Mexico professor Dr. Maria Lane, 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19 at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Admission is free.
Dr. Lane will discuss New Mexico’s long history of water management, connecting modern policies and technologies to their historical roots. Drawing from her 2024 book, Fluid Geographies, she will explore the emergence of scientific water management during New Mexico’s late territorial Read More
LAPS Foundation: ‘It’s Time To Shower Teachers With Love’
A Kindergarten student works on an ‘escape room adventure’ relating to insects, funded by a ‘Shower with Love’ donation. Courtesy/LAPS Foundation
LAPS Foundation News:
Does anyone wish they could show a particular teacher a little extra love? Starting today, they can! The Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation is sponsoring a community-wide campaign to “Shower” LAPS teachers with things they need for their classrooms.
From Feb. 14 through March 14, readers can go to https://showerlove25.givesmart.com and donate any amount towards a teacher’s wish list. LAPS Foundation will purchase Read More
St. John’s College Launches Career Pathways Program To Bridge Gap Between Liberal Arts And Professional Success
St. John’s College News:
SANTA FE — St. John’s College, the third-oldest college in the country, with campuses located in Santa Fe, New Mexico and Annapolis, Maryland, today announced the launch of its new Career Pathways program, a comprehensive initiative designed to connect the college’s rigorous Great Books curriculum and discussion-based pedagogy with tangible career opportunities.
St. John’s has long bucked norms in higher education by rejecting the narrow majors typical at most colleges. This continues to be the case, and Career Pathways provides students and their families Read More
Krish: Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue, Los Alamos Businesses Deserve Some Love And White Rock Too!
By JANICE KRISH
Director
SBDC-Los Alamos
February is the month of love—so let’s share that love with our beloved businesses in downtown Los Alamos and White Rock. Make 2025 extra special by supporting the unique establishments that are truly the heartbeat of our community.
Supporting locals isn’t just about shopping, it’s about finding meaningful ways to uplift the businesses that make our town vibrant. Get to know a new business and why they choose Los Alamos!
Engage & Connect: Building a strong local economy starts with relationships. Stop by a store, chat with the owners, and let them Read More
PAC 8 Offers Media Classes During Spring Break
Courtesy/PAC 8
Courtesy/PAC 8
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 is once again offering media classes for students over spring break. Morning and afternoon sessions will have beginning and intermediate classes for 4th – 8th graders. Class size is limited to 6 students. Students in the morning sessions will learn camera techniques, audio, editing with Adobe Premiere, green screen and music production. Students in the afternoon session will learn GoPro cameras, special effects, lighting, music production and more advanced editing.
Scholarships are available as are early bird sign-up discounts. Read More
Weaving Colors: Understanding And Responding To Behaviors Of Concern In Home And Community Setting
UNM News:
UNM Center for Development & Disability is proud to present this month’s virtual session of Autism and the Indigenous Community Series: Understanding and Responding to Behaviors of Concern in the Home and Community Setting. This free webinar series will offer an opportunity for participants to engage and discuss the topic, as well as connect with other Native families.
Presenter: Kayla Lopez, MA, BCBA
Date/time: 1-2:30 p.m. (MT) Feb. 19, 2025.
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/3Wc68bi
Questions? Contact us at 505.272.1852 or HSC-AutismPrograms@salud.unm.edu Read More
Master The Palos This Summer: 35+ Flamenco Workshops
Rep. Stansbury Leads Letter To Interior Secretary Opposing Trump’s Executive Order On Bureau Of Indian Education
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury
STATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Feb. 11, U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01), Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez (NM-03), and Rep. Sharice Davids (KS-03) sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, opposing President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14191 on “Expanding Educational Freedom and Opportunity for Families.”
“As you know, the U.S. government has both trust and treaty responsibilities to provide Tribal education services, led by the Bureau of Indian Education under the Department of the Interior,” the lawmakers wrote. “We are gravely concerned Read More
Schools On 2 Hour Delay Due To Accident On Truck Route
By Superintendent Jennifer Guy:
Los Alamos Public Schools will be on a 2 hour delay today due to a serious traffic accident at N.M. 4 and East Jemez Road (the truck route). At this time, LAPD has notified the school district that there will be significant traffic delays due to the accident. We are not able to run bus routes so we will have a 2 hour delay for all schools.
Los Alamos Public Schools will be on a 2 hour delay today, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. We will start school 2 hours late.
During a 2-hour delay, all schools will start 2 hours late. Buses will arrive at stops 2 hours late. Staff should plan Read More
2024 Emissions Inventory Live Training Session Feb. 12
NMED News:
Live Training Session: The 2024 Emissions Inventory Training Session is scheduled for 2-3 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. Use the following link to join the training session: Join the meeting.
The link to attend the training session can also be found on our website.
2024 Emissions Inventory: The NM Environment Department (NMED), and pursuant to 20.2.73.300 NMAC – Emission Inventory Requirements will be collecting the 2024 Emissions Inventory. The emission inventory period begins Jan. 1, 2024, through Dec. 31, 2024, and emissions reporting is due Jan. 1 through April 1, 2025. Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: Feb. 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 Feb. 14-20, 2025:
Friday, Feb. 14, 2025
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Meeting Replay 2-04–25
- 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
Legislative Roundup: 40 Days Remaining In Session
Sawyer Garners, 17, of Glorieta plays the vibraphone alongside the New Mexico School for the Arts Latin band in the rotunda at the state Capitol Monday, Feb. 10, 2025. Photo by Gabriela Campos/The New Mexican
Neema Pickett, a liaison for the city of Albuquerque Office of Black Community Engagement, speaks to the group gathered in support of HB 281 outside the state Capitol Monday, Feb. 10, 2025. Photo by Gabriela Campos/The New Mexican
The Santa Fe New Mexican:
Haaland expected to formally announce: All signs point to Deb Haaland formally announcing her gubernatorial run today.
A series of seconds-long, Read More
LAPS To Host Los Alamos High School 2023 Youth Risk & Resiliency Survey Findings Feb. 25 In Speech Theater
LAPS News:
Dr. Rebecca Kilburn, Research Professor at UNM’s Prevention Research Center and Dylan Pell, Mental Health Epidemiologist at the New Mexico Department of Health will present highlights from the Los Alamos High School 2023 Youth Risk and Resiliency Survey (YRRS) findings Tuesday, Feb. 25.
The presentation is 6-7:30 p.m. in the Los Alamos High School Speech Theater. Light food and refreshments will be provided. Attendees can park either in front of the Auxiliary Gym or Duane Smith and follow signs to the location.
These discussions are designed for anyone interested in the health Read More
Kiwanis Hosts UNM-LA Development Director Karen Williams
UNM-LA Development Director Karen Williams speaking Feb. 4 to Kiwanis members. Courtesy/Kiwanis
By BROOKE DAVIS
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos
At our Feb. 4 meeting, the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos heard a presentation from UNM-Los Alamos Development Director Karen Williams who talked about her background, fundraising activities, and plans and goals for the future.
Her first foray into fundraising was working for the United Way. She then got involved in higher education fundraising with Trinity College and Pomona College and is now with UNM-LA obtaining donation funding to help grow their Read More
LAPS Notice Of Possible Quorum Feb. 13-15
Matt Prather Guitar Studio To Host LA Rocks Summer Camp
Courtesy/Matt Prather Guitar Studio
COMMUNITY News:
Matt Prather Guitar Studio announces LA Rocks Summer Camp this summer 2024 downtown at the Los Alamos Unitarian Church. Make Summer Rock!
This summer 4th-12th grade rockers are invited to join Matt Prather Guitar Studio for a fun, immersive musical experience during this 2-week day camp. Campers will develop and enhance their playing skills and join with other rockers to learn a variety of songs. Two different sessions offered throughout the summer for this 3-hour day camp. No experience necessary.
Instruments will be provided. Register Read More
Young Pianists From Los Alamos And Santa Fe Shine At 2025 District Sonata Contest
Judges Dr. Jacquelyn Helin and Terri Reck carefully consider the performance of a young competitor in the 2025 Sonata Contest. Courtesy/LAMTA
First-place winners of the 2025 Sonata contest, from left starting on top row, Graydon Waters, Elizabeth Wang, Glyn Lo, David Robel, Riley Fensin, Cynthia Fu, Gavin Hu, Alice Chen and Anna Backhaus. Courtesy/LAMTA
Los Alamos Music Teachers Association News:
On Saturday Feb. 8, 2025, young pianists from Santa Fe and Los Alamos competed in the 2025 Sonata Contest, an annual event jointly hosted by the Santa Fe Music Teachers Association (SFMTA) and Read More
Ringside Seat: Former Senator Turns Down Regent Seat
By MILAN SIMONICH
The Santa Fe New Mexican
Bathed in scandal and soaked by greed, Western New Mexico University lost its chance to land an excellent administrator.
Former state Sen. Siah Correa Hemphill, D-Silver City, told me she turned down an offer from the governor to be a regent of WNMU. Litigation regarding irresponsible spending by the previous board shaped her decision.
“After a lot of thought about the reality of being on the board of regents, I declined. The attorney general said new board members will be the ones who most likely will be sued ‘in their capacity,’ so I’m sure it will be a Read More
