Education

New Mexico History Museum Screens Student-Produced Documentaries Touching On Themes Connected To America’s 250th July 10

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NMDCA News:

The New Mexico History Museum is hosting a screening of documentaries created by eight National History Day students in honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Visitors can watch eight short documentaries 4:30–6:45 p.m., Friday, July 10, created by students from sixth to eleventh grades, that explore themes of freedom, democracy, revolution, reaction, and reform, offering insight into how today’s young people interpret the ideals and legacy of America’s founding documents.

After the screening, six of the students will give a talk Read More

Community Invited To Tour County Water Systems Tour

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COUNTY News:

The community is invited to take a tour provided by Los Alamos County on Friday, July 10 to learn all about how water makes the journey to local faucets.

The tour runs from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., starting at the Water Production Division office at the Pajarito Cliffs Site that includes a visit to the water system control room for an overview of SCADA and seeing remote monitoring of a very large system in real time.

Next, the tour travels to the Guaje Well Field in Rendija Canyon where participants will step inside a well house and its neighboring booster station to learn how water is taken from Read More

New Mexico Historic Preservation Division To Host Flood Adaptation Workshop July 16

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NMDCA News:

In coordination with a pair of federal agencies, the New Mexico Historic Preservation Division (NMHPD) will sponsor an in-person workshop on flood adaptation for historic buildings in Ruidoso.

The authors of the Department of Interior’s Guidelines on Flood Adaptation for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings, which takes an in-depth look at preservation guidance specific to historic properties at risk of flooding, will lead this all-day workshop.

This will be a full day of in-person sessions, with snacks and lunch provided. Participants will receive a copy of the Guidelines Read More

Project Y Robotics Team To Host New Mexico Competition

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Project Y Robotics Team 4153 of Los Alamos. Courtesy photo

Scene of a robotics competition. Courtesy photo

Robotics News:

For years, New Mexico high school robotics teams have traveled hundreds of miles to compete in Texas. Saturday, July 11, Project Y Robotics Team 4153 of Los Alamos is changing that by hosting ABQ RoboRumble, New Mexico’s premier FIRST® Robotics Competition (FRC) off-season event at St. Pius X High School in Albuquerque.

FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is an international organization that inspires students through competitive robotics. Read More

LANL 2026 Summer Physics Camp Celebrates 10 Years Of Student Curiosity And Creativity

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A Music House: Student Aryl L. Villa of Silver City demonstrates the electronic grand piano in her Santa Fe Opera House model to LANL Director Thom Mason and U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich. Photo by David Moore/LANL

Robotic Hand Meet Your Creator: A robotic hand was created and decorated by 8th grader Hina Sherhata, of Hilo, HI with floral motifs inspired by the legends and volcanic landscapes of the Big Island. Photo by Mark MacInnes/ladailypost.com

Group Shot: Students, mentors, and invited guests celebrate the conclusion of the 10th Annual Summer Physics Camp in Santa Fe. Photo by David Moore/ Read More

SFCC Selects Mandie R. Pritchard As Associate Vice President For Student Affairs

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Mandie R. Pritchard, SFCC Associate Vice President for Student Affairs

SFCC News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) has selected Mandie R. Pritchard as Associate Vice President (AVP) for Student Affairs. Pritchard was one of several candidates who participated in online forums with faculty and staff. Pritchard started working as AVP for Student Affairs on Monday, June 29.

Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Margaret Peters said, “SFCC is delighted that Mandie Pritchard has accepted the position. She brings an impressive combination of strategic leadership skills, Read More

Brian Easton Memorial Scholarship Established To Honor Beloved Los Alamos Educator

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Los Alamos High School graduate Cecilia Pratt, center, poses with LAHS teacher Lynn Ovaska and community members Karyl Ann Armbruster and Ellen Mills after receiving the inaugural Brian Easton Memorial Scholarship during the 2026 Local Scholarship Award Ceremony. Courtesy photo

Ovaska, Armbruster, and Mills present Pratt with a pair of suspenders in tribute to the late Dr. Brian Easton. Courtesy photo

LAPSF News:

The Los Alamos community has come together to honor the life and legacy of longtime Los Alamos High School educator Dr. Brian Easton through the creation of the Brian Easton Memorial Read More

Op-Ed: The Sounds Of Summer And The Promise Of New Mexico’s Future

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By MISSI CURRIER
President & CEO
New Mexico Oil and Gas Association

Summer has a soundtrack.

It’s the splash of a cannonball into a pool. The laughter of kids chasing each other through a park. The crack of a bat at a Little League game. The pages of a favorite book turning on a warm afternoon.

Across New Mexico, summer is a season of memories in the making.

It’s also a season of continued learning.

While school may be out, students across our state are participating in summer reading programs, visiting libraries, attending camps, and discovering new interests that will help shape their futures Read More

LAHS Class Of 1986 Is Hosting 40th Reunion July 9-12

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LAHS Class of 1986 News:

The Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Class of 1986 is hosting its 40th reunion July 9-12, and it won’t be the same without every Hilltopper classmate.

The Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation has been gracious to host the reunion’s registration on its GiveSmart platform: Topper1986.givesmart.com

Do you know a Hilltopper from the Class of 1986 that’s not aware of the upcoming reunion, please share this information with them!

Have questions regarding the reunion events, booking hotel rooms, or registration? Email lahs1986reunion@gmail.com  or call 505.525.1986. Read More