Education

Creative Reuse Workshop: Get Ready To Junk Journal!

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Junk Journaling image by Liz Martineau and Gordon McDonough. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

The public is invited to attend a free drop-in junk journaling workshop at the SALA Los Alamos Event Center, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30.

What is “Junk Journaling?”

Learn how to make books from scratch using creative and unique materials. Facilitators Liz Martineau and Gordon McDonough, among their many other activities, make books from scratch and will be on hand to get participants started experimenting with bookmaking concepts, techniques, and materials. The workshop is called “junk” Read More

Margie Serrato Files To Serve In District 1 On School Board

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Margie Serrato filed to represent District 1 on the Los Alamos Public Schools Board of Education during filing day this morning in the Los Alamos County Clerk’s office. Serrato said she would like to serve on the school board because, ‘I believe we all can, and must, be the change we want to see in the world and that includes our local school board’. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

By MARGIE SERRATO
Los Alamos

Hello, Los Alamos County community! 

My name is Margie Serrato. Los Alamos County has been home for my family since March 2024. Like many of you, we moved here to pursue career opportunities Read More

Life After 50: What Did You Say…?

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By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
C’YA

I really wanted to start this column with “Just get over yourself” … but it sounded too aggressive. Let me explain.

Over the last three weeks, at the age of 57, I have been the proud owner of a brand-new pair of hearing aids. Whaaaat? The additional aaa in what are not what because I didn’t hear what I said – it is the what of disbelief – as in “you hear me correctly?”!

After I retired, I noticed tinnitus, a ringing or buzzing in my ears. I was able to navigate it, but did so mostly because some doctors say you can do nothing about it. Then recently, I realized Read More

Tracking Wildlife On The Pajarito Plateau Workshop Sept. 13

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PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites nature lovers and outdoor explorers to join certified wildlife tracker Ann Hunkins for a hands-on tracking workshop on the trails: Tracking Wildlife on the Pajarito Plateau: Part 2! This exciting event will take place from 9 a.m.–12 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 13.

Back by popular demand! Whether or not participants attended the first session, all are welcome for this next chapter in PEEC’s tracking series. The group will explore a local trail to learn how to interpret signs of wildlife in the landscape: tracks, scat, markings, Read More

Atomicon To Host Workshops To Inspire Comic Creators

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Bram Meehan, Atomicon 2024 workshop. Courtesy/Aimée Doiron

COUNTY News:

The fourth annual Atomicon, Los Alamos’ local comic convention, returns to Mesa Public Library on Saturday, Aug. 30. The day starts with costume contest check-in at 9:30 a.m. and runs until 5:00 p.m. with a jam-packed schedule for all ages.

This year’s event particularly seeks to expand its sessions for adults and teens with new talks, workshops, competitions, and games.

The one-day Con offers two workshops designed to inspire both aspiring and experienced comic creators, illustrators, game makers, and other creatives. Read More

Kiwanis Hears Big Brothers/Big Sisters Presentation

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Megan Jackson of Big Brothers/Big Sisters spoke at recent Kiwanis meeting. Courtesy photo

By BROOKE DAVIS
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos

Megan Jackson of the Big Brothers/Big Sisters of New Mexico gave a presentation at the Aug. 19 Los Alamos Kiwanis meeting. She gave a brief history of the organization and described their goals, activities and achievements.

The Big Brothers/Big Sisters of New Mexico (BBBSNM) Mountain Region has program specialists in Santa Fe, Dona Ana, Grant, Luna, Los Alamos, and Rio Arriba counties. They are a volunteer-supported mentoring network. As Jackson explained, Read More

SFCC, IAIA To Host Fourth Joint Open Houses Sept. 18

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COMMUNITY News:

The Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) and the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) announce that the institutions will partner for the fourth year to host open house events on the same day, September 18, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at SFCC, and from 1– 5 p.m. at IAIA. The two institutions invite everyone to visit both campuses—only a six-minute drive or an 11-minute bike ride apart.

The two-campus event showcases creativity and innovation through art demonstrations, exhibitions, and campus tours. 

The annual free event gives everyone an opportunity to learn more about SFCC and Read More

Enjoy Hands-On History With New Mexico Office Of Archaeological Studies

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NMOAS News:

New Mexico Office of Archaeological Studies is offering four upcoming opportunities to experience archaeology firsthand.

 

Locations:

  • 1-2 p.m., Aug. 30 – Raton Library, Raton, NM – Replica Potsherd Painting.
  • 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Sept. 6 – Dragonfly Festival at Bitter Lake Preserve near Roswell, NM – Tabletop Touch & Feel Museum
  • 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sept. 21 – Los Luceros Historic Site – 253 County Road 41, Alcalde, NM – Tabletop Touch & Feel Museum
  • 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Sept. 25 – Conference on Aging, Glorieta
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