Education

Family YMCA YESCorps Enriching Summer 2025

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YMCA News:

The YMCA’s YESCorps had a fun summer where middle school students received a dynamic and enriching experience through a variety of hands-on activities, from hiking and rock climbing to horseback riding, self-defense training, and CPR certification.

“Fun Friday” activities were filled with laser tag, swimming, horseback riding, SALA gaming and movie watching and hangouts at the Los Alamos Teen Center. Designed to build confidence, teamwork, and practical skills, YESCorps empowers youth to explore new interests and grow both personally and socially in Read More

Coronado Historic Site Offers Variety Of August Programs

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Mary Weahkee. Courtesy photo

Courtesy photo

NMDCA News:

Visit Coronado Historic Site in August for a variety of programming, including First Sunday, Ranger Read & Learn, What’s Growing on…Kuaua, and an artist demonstration.

First Sunday: Turkeys, Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Learn how the people of Kuaua Pueblo created turkey feather blankets with archaeologist Mary Weahkee and visit with a live turkey. Admission is free to NM residents and children 16 and younger.

Ranger Read & Learn at Martha Liebert Public Library, 10–11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025 – Read More

Los Alamos Public Schools To Host Informational Meeting For Potential School Board Candidates Aug. 18

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LAPS News:

Los Alamos Public Schools will host an informational meeting for potential School Board candidates at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 18, in the School Boardroom at 2075 Trinity Drive.

Los Alamos County Clerk Michael Rodondo will open the meeting by providing information about the candidate filing process and campaign requirements. Former and current school board members will then host a question-and-answer session for potential candidates to learn more about school board roles and responsibilities.

Two seats for the Los Alamos Public Schools School Board will be on the ballot this Read More

LAPS To Continue Free Breakfast & Lunch For Students

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LAPS to continue offering free breakfast & lunch to all LAPS students during the 2025-2026 school year. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

The first day of school is Monday, Aug. 11 and Los Alamos Public Schools is pleased to announce that they will continue to offer a free breakfast and lunch to all LAPS students during the 2025-2026 school year.

LAPS partners with Chartwells Food Services to provide food services at all school sites.

This year LAPS will be utilizing the Offer Versus Serve (OVS) model pertaining to USDA and NSLP requirements. This model will provide students with more of a choice for Read More

NMGC Native American Scholarship Banquet July 26

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NMGC News:

ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Gas Company is holding its annual Native American Scholarship Program banquet on Saturday at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, July 26, at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Notah Begay III, founder of the NB3 Foundation, golf professional, four-time PGA Tour winner and NBC Golf/Golf Channel analyst will be the guest speaker.

A $3,000 scholarship will be presented to 20 Native American students from across New Mexico. Those eligible can be enrolled in bachelor’s and graduate degree programs, community college programs or pursuing trade school certifications. Read More

Pages Of Our History: Ranch School Boy William C. Baird

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By SHARON SNYDER
Los Alamos

William Cardwell Baird attended the Los Alamos Ranch School (LARS)  between 1933 and 1936. After leaving LARS, he attended the Allendale Columbia School in Rochester, NY, and in 1940, graduated with a degree in engineering from Cornell University in Ithaca.

When war broke out, William joined a Seabee Battalion and served in the Pacific Theater. He was assigned to various island outposts, including Midway, Tinian, and Palau. On Palau, he saw combat action during landfall and was commended for valor. Most significantly, he was placed in charge of the construction Read More

LANL Employees Meet Assistance Dogs Of The West

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Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) welcomed some special four-legged guests May 29 as the nonprofit Assistance Dogs of the West (ADW) paid a visit for an information event. Four staff members from ADW, along with three of their talented service dogs, joined more than 30 employees to outline ADW’s valuable work in training service dogs that help individuals and work in facilities such as courthouses and hospitals. Attendees had the opportunity to interact with the friendly canines while learning about volunteer opportunities. The Lab’s Community Partnerships Office hosts regular sessions Read More

Saenz: Why SALA Is Hosting ‘Free Palestine’ Series

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By ALLAN SAENZ
Owner
SALA Los Alamos Event Center

Beginning this evening, SALA Los Alamos Event Center will host Free Palestine, a multi-part film and discussion series produced by an independent group that rented our facility. The announcement has sparked strong emotions across our community; several members have resigned their memberships, and our staff has received a number of angry phone calls and emails.

We write to clarify three points:

SALA’s Mission as a Public-Facing Venue

SALA is an event center first and foremost. We provide space for school recitals, church services, science Read More

UNM-LA Announces Summer Adult Learning Schedule

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UNMLA News:

The UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) Adult Learning Center is now enrolling students for its summer session. Classes begin this week and run through Aug. 29, offering opportunities for adult learners to advance their education and language skills.

This summer’s courses include:

  • High School Equivalency (HSE)
  • English as a Second Language (ESL) – Beginning and intermediate levels

Whether you’re working toward a high school equivalency certificate or looking to improve your English proficiency, UNM-LA provides a supportive learning environment tailored to adult students. Read More

Del Norte Credit Union Supporting Lowrider Charitable Raffle To Benefit Española YMCA Teen Center

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DNCU News:

SANTA FE — Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU) and the Española YMCA Teen Center announced their joint effort in hosting a Lowrider Charitable Raffle to support youth in Española.

From now until the Española Centennial Celebration on Sept. 28, people across the state can purchase raffle tickets for $50 online or at any DNCU branch to win a 1963 Chevy Impala. All proceeds will go directly to the Española YMCA Teen Center to support their efforts of providing educational programs, recreational activities, and a safe environment for teens across Española and other surrounding communities. Read More