Education

Fuselier: A Simple Solution To A Complicated Problem

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By ROBERT FUSELIER
Los Alamos

With all the division in our country and world, and the fear, anger, and hatred that flows from it and contributes to it, it can be easy to be pessimistic about our future. The news, whether delivered by cable, network, or internet, seems to be full of the bad with little of the good. Social media loves to keep us scrolling – and their ad revenue up – by taking advantage of the fact that bad news and divisiveness are big attention-getters. Hope seems like a lost dream. But is it?

Our community, state, nation, and world are full of dedicated organizations doing Read More

NM Higher Ed Secretary Rodriguez Visits New Mexico Tech

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From left to right: Mike Timmons, David Greene, Vanessa Grain, David Manzano, Delilah Walsh, Acting President Michael Jackson, Regent Yolanda Jones King, Secretary Stephanie Rodriguez, Brit Shaughnessy, Regent Jerry Armijo, Chair David Lepre Sr., Carlos Romero, Savana Simbola, Darryl Ackley and Lique Coolen. Courtesy photo

NMT News:

SOCORRO — On Thursday, Sept. 4, New Mexico Tech welcomed Stephanie Rodriguez, Cabinet Secretary of the New Mexico Higher Education Department for a comprehensive tour focused on how investment in technological innovation fuels student success. The Read More

Join NNMC in Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Week

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NNMC News:

ESPAÑOLA — Northern New Mexico College and the Española Valley Chamber of Commerce invite the community to a multi-day celebration of our Hispanic culture. Hispanic Heritage Week will run September 15 – 18, with events ranging from a salsa contest to a free movie screening.

“Our Hispanic community brings a rich cultural heritage, along with dreams and values that unite us as Americans,” NNMC President Hector Balderas said. “As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Week at Northern New Mexico College, we take a moment to honor the strength of our communities and the vital contributions Read More

Early-Bird Registration For 2027 Washington, D.C. Trip

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TRAVEL News:

Attention Los Alamos Middle School and homeschool 7th grade students: It is not too early to sign up for next year’s 8th grade annual spring break trip to Washington, DC. The company that we use for our trip is offering an “early bird” sign up opportunity to 7th grade students for their 8th grade trip. If a student is interested in this trip and signs up prior to Sept. 30, 2026, the student will travel at this year’s 8th grade trip price! Lock in your trip reservations and special price offer today! Flexible payment plans are available with Worldstrides for students desiring to go on this Read More

Skip The Cooking – Support LAMS Wednesday Sept. 10

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By Kylie Stewart
President
LAMS PTO

Take a break from the kitchen and help support Los Alamos Middle School (LAMS) by ordering from Papa Murphy’s on Wednesday, Sept. 10.

All day long, Papa Murphy’s will donate a portion of its proceeds to the LAMS PTO.

Enjoy a delicious meal and make a difference — it’s a win-win!

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Los Alamos Deputy Police Chief James Rodriguez Graduates From Prestigious FBI National Academy In Quantico

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Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone, left, with Deputy Police Chief James Rodriguez at his recent graduation from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va., on the U.S. Marine Corps Base. Courtesy/LAC

LAPD News:

Los Alamos Deputy Police Chief James Rodriguez has graduated from the FBI’s prestigious National Academy in Quantico, Va., on the U.S. Marine Corps Base.

Deputy Chief Rodriguez joins a distinguished group of recent and current officers from LAPD who have had the honor of attending and graduating from the FBI National Academy. 

The FBI National Academy is a comprehensive 10-week Read More

Los Alamos Public Schools Board To Meet Tuesday Sept. 9

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LAPS Board of Education to meet 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. Courtesy photo

LAPS News:

The Los Alamos Public Schools Board (LAPS) is scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9 in the Board Room at 2101 Trinity Drive, Suite V.

The meeting is open to the public in person and online.

If you are an individual with a disability in need of a reader, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or Read More

The Family YMCA Thanks Community For Generous Support Of Zumba Back-to-School Supply Drive

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Scene from The Family YMCA Zumba class. Courtesy/YMCA

YMCA News:

The Family YMCA is thrilled to extend heartfelt thanks to the community for its overwhelming support of the Zumba Back-to-School Supply Drive, held last month in the Y gym.

The event drew over 60 enthusiastic participants, who not only joined in for an energetic Zumba session but also showed incredible generosity. Together, the community helped collect more than $125 worth of school supplies and an additional $220 in cash donations to support local students as they head back to school.

The Y’s dedicated Zumba team—Crystal Read More

Institute Of American Indian Arts 2025 Benefit & Auction Event Raises Record $1.2 Million Gross For Scholarships

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Lumpkins Ballroom at La Fonda on the Plaza. Photo by Tira Howard

IAIA student Breana Brave Heart (Oglala Lakota Sioux and Northern Cheyenne). Photo by Jason S. Ordaz

IAIA News:

Supporters of the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) gathered at the La Terraza rooftop venue and in Lumpkins Ballroom at La Fonda on the Plaza in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on the evening of Wednesday, Aug. 13, for the Scholarships Shape Futures—2025 IAIA Benefit & Auction.

The sold-out event, attended by almost 350 people, grossed over $1.2 million in donations, art purchases, ticket sales, and pledges—all of which Read More

LAHS NJROTC Seeks Community Support For 3rd Annual ‘Til Valhalla Run

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LAPS News:

The Los Alamos High School NJROTC will host the 3rd annual ‘Til Valhalla 5K and Fun Run starting at 8 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 13 at Sullivan Field. Last year’s run raised more than $7,800 to support Mission 22, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing veteran suicide and promoting veteran mental health.

“In 2022, Aron Ayers and I wanted to find a way to raise awareness about veteran suicide—specifically the heartbreaking fact that approximately 22 veterans take their own lives every day,” said LAHS Naval Science Instructor Matt Bohlen, USN (Ret). Their first effort involved Read More