Education

St. John’s College Brings World-Class Speakers To Santa Fe For Fall Dean’s Lecture And Concert Series

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SJC News:

SANTA FE — St. John’s College has announced its fall Dean’s Lecture and Concert Series. On Friday evenings, members of the St. John’s College community gather in the Great Hall to hear a lecture or concert from visiting scholars, artists, poets, or faculty. Lecturers include members of the St. John’s College faculty (known as tutors) and professors from notable universities across the country. Each lecture is followed by a question period and an engaging discussion between the lecturer and attendees. 

“We are proud to bring world-class thought leaders and major musicians to Santa Read More

Kendal Chavez Appointed Deputy Secretary For ECECD

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ECECD News:

SANTA FE — Monday, the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) announced the appointment of Kendal Chavez as deputy secretary, effective immediately.

Chavez joins the department’s executive leadership team to advance early childhood priorities and ensure that families across New Mexico continue to benefit from high-quality, accessible programs and services.

Chavez most recently served as policy advisor to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, where she led initiatives in early childhood education, food and agriculture, and child and family well-being. Read More

N3B Interns Showcase Summer Projects To Support Legacy Cleanup At Los Alamos

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Seven talented N3B interns (left to right) Paul Alcazar, Sofia Enriquez, Erin Stucky, Samuel Gervais, Jaide Romero, Santiago Quintana, and Atalia Archuleta, shared their projects, lessons learned and future goals at their final presentations on Aug. 7.

LANL News:

Newport News Nuclear BWXT-Los Alamos, LLC (N3B) hosted its 2025 Summer Intern Presentation on Aug. 7, 2025, for N3B leadership and technical staff. Seven interns shared their experiences and insights gained during their time supporting N3B’s environmental legacy cleanup mission at Los Alamos National Laboratory.

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Trujillo: Higher Education Endowments Are An Investment Worth Maturing

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By Patricia Trujillo
Deputy Secretary, Higher Education Department

“New Mexico is making positive strides. But…”

It’s a familiar refrain. There always seems to be a “but.” Naysayers often have the loudest voice, highlighting surface-level challenges while minimizing the hard work of building new programs and giving them time to bloom.

Our state faces persistent shortages in critical fields, leaving too many without the services they need. Thankfully, New Mexico is exploring innovative solutions, including a $150 million investment in faculty endowments for teacher education, social Read More

Brand New Chamisa Elementary School Welcomes Students

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A little morning excitement before students line up for the day at the new Chamisa Elementary School on Meadow Lane in White Rock. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen

A brief glimpse inside the entry of the new elementary school. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen

By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Los Alamos

The new Chamisa Elementary School held its grand opening Wednesday in White Rock.

What began with a community meeting in March of 2020 has come to fruition with a gorgeous, new educational facility.

“Designing, planning, and building these schools has been a little like being on a roller coaster with a lot of Read More

Living With Wildlife: What Do Black Bears Do In August?

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COUNTY News:

How Bears Beat the Heat

Bears don’t have sweat glands, so they can’t cool off the way people do when it gets hot. They do lose much of the dense underfur that helps keep them warm when temperatures drop. Shedding lets air circulate while still “shading’ their skin from the sun.

Bears will also pant like dogs and dissipate heat through their paws and other areas with little hair. They avoid the hottest parts of the day and often relax in daybeds under a nice shady tree, or sometimes seek shelter from the sun on a shady patio, under decks and porches, or in crawl spaces. They’ve also been known Read More

Los Alamos Football Takes On Española Valley Friday Night In 2025 Season Opener

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By MIKE COTE
Sports Writer
Los Alamos Daily Post

Expectations are high for the Los Alamos High School football team heading into the 2025 season coming off one of its best campaigns in recent history.

The Hilltoppers will open their 2025 season Friday night at Española Valley. Game time is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Española Valley High School.

In 2024, the Hilltoppers bounced back from a rough start, dropping three straight games in the first three weeks of the season, to reel off eight straight victories. The Hilltoppers finished with a mark of 8-4 before a season-ending Class 5A playoff loss to Gadsden Read More

Candidate Filing Day For School Board, UNM-LA Advisory Board, Mirador Public Improvement District Board Is Aug. 26

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos residents have the opportunity to make a difference by running for office in the upcoming nonpartisan local elections on Tuesday, Nov. 4.

Positions on the School Board, UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board, and Mirador Public Improvement District Board are on the ballot.

Candidate Filing Day

  • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025.

In person at the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office, 1000 Central Ave., Suite 240. Candidates should call the Clerk’s office at 505.662.8010 if unable to appear in person.

Positions Available:

  • LAPS School Board – District 1: representing Piñon School
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