Education

Dr. Robert Ortega Discusses Managing Political Stress Ahead Of Aug. 28 Forum At Fuller Lodge

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Dr. Robert Ortega of RIO Therapies in Washington, D.C., will offer strategies for coping with today’s stressful political climate at a forum Thursday evening at Fuller Lodge. Courtesy photo

By MARLENE WILDEN
Los Alamos Daily Post
marlene@ladailypost.com

Dr. Robert Ortega, a Washington, D.C.-based psychologist who specializes in treating people who work in social and political activism, will offer strategies to help Los Alamos residents cope with today’s stressful political climate. His forum is 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday at Fuller Lodge.

The free, nonpartisan event is hosted by Los Alamos Read More

‘A Matter of Balance’ Fall Prevention Program Begins Sept. 8

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The June 2025 ‘A Matter of Balance’ graduates gather for a photo. Courtesy/LARSO

LARSO News:

The Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) announces the last “A Matter of Balance” class of 2025. A Matter of Balance (AMOB) is an evidence-based course of eight sessions to help those older than 60 years old retrain their brains to prevent fall events that can lead to hospitalization or death.

The eight classes run 9:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays starting Sept. 8 at the White Rock Senior Activity Center. Please plan to attend all sessions. To sign up for the class, please call 505.672.2034. Read More

This Week In Sports: Aug. 25-30, 2025

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This Week In Sports:

Los Alamos High School Hilltopper games are covered by the Los Alamos Daily Post sports team of John McHale, Mike Cote and Nate Limback.

This Week’s Hilltopper Sports Schedule:

Aug. 25 Monday

  • Boys Soccer vs Santa Fe Home – 5 p.m.

Aug. 26 Tuesday

  • Volleyball vs St. Michaels Home – 6 p.m.
  • Girls Soccer vs Sandia at APS Metro Tournament (Field 4) – 4:30 p.m.

Aug. 28 Thursday

  • Football vs Taos Home – 6 p.m.
  • Volleyball vs East Mountain Away – 6 p.m.
  • Girls Soccer vs Volcano Vista at APS Metro Tournament (Field 4) – 6:30 p.m.

Aug. 29 Friday

  • Boys Soccer vs Artesia at Louie Cernicek Tournament in
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Scenes From PEEC’s 2025 Bear Fest At Nature Center

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Land of Enchantment Foundation Co-founder Dr. Kathleen Ramsay, left, and Executive Director Nirankar Horak participate in Pajarito Environmental Education Center’s (PEEC) 2025 Bear Fest Saturday at the Los Alamos Nature Center on Canyon Road. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

New Mexico Game and Fish Public Information Coordinator Amber Medina, left, and Public Information Officer Dela Joyner inform the public about bears during PEEC’s Bear Fest held Saturday at the Nature Center. Photo by Kirsten Laskeyladailypost.com

Bandelier National Monument staff, from front, Archeological Read More

Los Alamos Historical Society Welcomes Alec Nevala-Lee As September Lecture Speaker At Fuller Lodge

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LAHS News:

The Los Alamos Historical Society is pleased to announce its upcoming free lecture, 7-9 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, from in the Pajarito Room of historic Fuller Lodge. The evening will feature award-winning author Alec Nevala-Lee, followed by a book signing of his latest work, Collisions: A Physicist’s Journey from Hiroshima to the Death of the Dinosaurs. Copies of the book are available now in the Museum Shop and will also be available for purchase at the event.

Kicking off the 2025–2026 lecture series, Nevala-Lee will offer a compelling exploration of the life and legacy of Luis Read More

EEOC Files Subpoena Enforcement Action Against Gallup-Mckinley County Schools

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EEOC News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today a federal court filing to enforce two administrative subpoenas it issued during its investigation into allegations Gallup-Mckinley County Schools (GMCS) engaged in intentionally discriminatory hiring and other unlawful employment practices against Native American applicants and employees.

GMCS is comprised of multiple elementary, middle, and high schools serving students in the city of Gallup and other areas of Mckinley County, New Mexico. In August 2024, then-Commissioner, now Read More

Los Alamos County Emergency Management To Host National Preparedness Month Community Event

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COUNTY News:

In celebration of National Preparedness Month, Los Alamos County Emergency Management invites the community to a special event focused on emergency preparedness.

The event will take place, 6-9 p.m., Sept. 18 at the SALA Los Alamos Event Center. This free, family-friendly event is a great way for the community to learn how to prepare for emergencies in a relaxed and engaging environment.

Attendees will have the opportunity to visit booths hosted by the County, as well as local partners such as LANL Emergency Management and surrounding jurisdictions. Exhibits will provide valuable Read More

ECECD Provides Roadmap For Universal High-Quality, Family-Centered Early Childhood System

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ECECD News:

LAS CRUCES — Tuesday, at the biannual Legislative Finance Committee’s (LFC) Early Childhood Accountability hearing, the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) shared Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s vision for a universal, high-quality, family-centered early childhood system. 

ECECD Sec. Elizabeth Groginsky previewed new data and assessment tools aimed at strengthening accountability and transparency for policymakers, educators, and families with deeper insight into how early childhood programs are working across the state. 

“By embedding Read More

Films Made By Students In PAC 8 Summer Film Intensive Program Showcased During Gala At SALA Event Center

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From left, Isabella Friday Santistevan (film maker), Juliana Jordon (film maker), Bendt Dahl (instructor), Gaius Jaworski (film maker), David Daniel (Instructor), Kaylyn Nichols (film maker), Alex Baker (film maker), Jean Gindreau (instructor), C.J. Smith (film maker), Blue Engeman (film maker), and Christina Valdez (instructor). Courtesy/PAC 8

PAC 8 News:

The Summer Film Intensive held a gala Last week at SALA, showcasing the 5 films teens made in 3 weeks. The five films are “Birthday Dress” by Isabella Friday Santistevan, “Farm Wars” by C.J. Smith, “Monster” by Juliana Jordon, “Sasquatch” Read More