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Op-Ed: Thank You, Los Alamos

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By KAREN WILLIAMS
Director of Development
UNM-Los Alamos

Since beginning fundraising efforts for UNM-LA in 2023, we’ve had wonderful responses and great results! This community is uniquely caring and aware, and we are very grateful that so many have been moved to include UNM-LA in their philanthropic budgets!

In 2023, we began campaigning in the community with individual donors, the Los Alamos Community Foundation, and local corporations (SMSI and N3B) and successfully established a $500,000 endowment fund for the long-term financial well-being of our campus.

Did you know that though Read More

Los Alamos Makers Launches Creative Workforce Development Program

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3D-printed ice cream cone and Oreo cookie storage boxes, laser-cut wood carving and personalized laser-engraved cutting board are a few of the many fabricated products showcased by Los Alamos Makers at last year’s Science Fest. Courtesy photo

Los Alamos Makers News:

  • Sponsored by New Mexico Creative Industries Division to strengthen creative industry clusters and diversify the state economy

Los Alamos Makers launched today, Feb. 23, its new Creative Workforce Development Program, a hands-on training initiative designed to expand economic opportunity within New Mexico’s creative Read More

Enterprise Bank & Trust Announces 2026 Enterprise University Spring Course Lineup 

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From Enterprise Bank & Trust:

          • Register for No-Cost Career Development Courses Starting Today

Enterprise Bank & Trust has launched the spring semester of Enterprise University, its innovative and highly acclaimed series of virtual business courses designed to help professionals better their businesses and careers.

The live, interactive webinars are available at no cost, with the semester coursebook and registration available at enterprisebank.com/eu.

In Enterprise University’s more than 20-year history, business professionals have returned year after year to attend Read More

NM History Museum: Cultivating The Next Generation Of Historians At National History Day Youth Competition

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New Mexico History Museum at 113 Lincoln Ave. in Santa Fe. Courtesy/NMHM

New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs News:

SANTA FE – Critical thinking, research, and creative expression will be spotlighted by students at the National History Day 2026 New Mexico Regionals contest on Wednesday, March 4, at the New Mexico History Museum.

This annual event, supported by the Historical Society of New Mexico, brings hundreds of students, teachers, and judges to the museum for a juried competition of student projects on a range of historical topics.

This year’s theme, “Revolution, Reaction, Reform Read More

White Rock Branch Library Launches New ‘Discover!’ Series With Smartphone Photography Workshop

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Leslie Bucklin

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos Public Library will host a Smartphone Photography 101 workshop from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 26, at the White Rock Branch Library multipurpose room.

The workshop will be led by Los Alamos County Assistant Public Information Officer Leslie Bucklin. “The best camera you have is always the one with you. For most people, that is their smartphone,” Bucklin said.

The class will cover basic techniques for turning everyday snapshots into frame-worthy photographs. Participants will learn how to use their smartphone cameras effectively and explore Read More

Toppers Fall To Pojoaque Elks 46-58

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The Los Alamos Toppers hosted the Pojoaque Elks Friday night in a conference game played in Griffith Gymnasium. The Toppers trailed for most of the game and the Elks pushed ahead to win 46-58. The Gym was at capacity for the exciting game with both teams’ cheerleaders rooting for their teams, and the Topper Drum Line added to the excitement. Pictured: Lan Frazier eyes the basket as he takes a 2-point shot pressured by Joziah Salazar, one of the 13 points he scored for the game. He was the Toppers high point player. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Ben Brousseau drives in for a layup past Andes Trevizo Read More

Toppers Fall To Elkettes 35-37

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The Toppers traveled to Pojoaque Saturday afternoon to play a Conference game against the Elkettes in Ben Lujan Gymnasium. The Toppers trailed for most of the game but managed to tie the game 32-32 at the end of the 4th quarter, prompting overtime during which the Elkettes made their shots and won 35-37. Danae Rodriguez makes a jump shot for 2 points of the 8 points she made for the game as Mathea Bowie tries to block the shot. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Javaya Davison and Alison Paytiamo struggle for possession of the ball. Davison scored 6 points and had 10 rebounds for the game. Photo by Read More

Los Alamos County Expands Bulk Brush Collection Services Due To Wildfire Concerns

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A local brush pile. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

In response to the dry and warm winter season and associated wildfire concerns, Los Alamos County is expanding curbside bulk brush collection services offered to residents during the weeks of Feb. 23, March 9, and March 23. 

Please note the following guidelines and limitations, which help ensure that the curbside collection process runs smoothly and efficiently:

  • Residents must sign up and schedule a bulk pickup by contacting Environmental Services by phone at 505.662.8163 or email at solidwaste@losalamonm.gov.
  • A maximum of 15 bulk service
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