Education

LAHS Alumni Association Awarded Scholarships To Three 2025 Graduating Seniors

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LAHS Alumni Association presented three 2025 graduating seniors with $5,000 each. Courtesy photo

By BETTY ANNE MULLINS PACHECO

Anna Jacobson will be studying Political Science at the University of New Mexico. Anna is the daughter of Tony and Eva Jacobson. Her experiences with Los Alamos Teen Court and Mr. Frost’s Advanced Placement US Government and Politics class inspired Anna to want to become a lawyer. She will be joining UNM’s pre-law society. Her tip for incoming freshmen is to not worry too much. During her time at LAHS many times something felt like it was the end of the world and ended up Read More

Four Los Alamos High School Graduates Honored With Kristin Kosiewicz Substance Abuse Awareness Scholarship

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2025 Kristin Kosiewicz Substance Abuse Awareness Scholarship recipients, Samuel Carmer, Malaika Philip,  Kristin’s father Stan Kosiewicz and stepmother Amy Anderson, and scholarship recipients Sophie Bathrick-Price, and JoyMei Lincoln. Courtesy/LAPSF,

LAPSF News:

The Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation (LAPSF) announces the 2025 recipients of the Kristin Kosiewicz Substance Abuse Awareness Scholarship: Sophie Bathrick-Price, Samuel Carmer, JoyMei Lincoln, and Malaika Philip.

Now in its fourth year, the scholarship is awarded in memory of Kristin Kosiewicz, a 1993 graduate Read More

Kiwanis: Tony Fox Shares Update On LANL Foundation

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Tony Fox, Vice President for Operations and Advancement of the LANL Foundation, speaks at the July 14 meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos. Courtesy/Kiwanis

By BROOKE DAVIS
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos

Tony Fox, Vice President for Operations and Advancement of the LANL Foundation, presented an overview of the organization and an update on its programs and activities at the July 14 meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos. The LANL Foundation has been investing in education in Northern New Mexico since 1997.

It is a regional nonprofit that, through education, strives to enrich the lives and Read More

SFCC Opens Registration For Fall Continuing Ed. Classes

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SFCC Continuing Education catalog cover features Brad Childs of the Wilderness Institute. 

SFCC News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) announces registration for Fall 2025 Continuing Education classes is now open. Registration online is at https://sfcc.augusoft.net/ Classes begin on Monday, August 18. The new catalog features 79 fresh offerings alongside a rich mix of returning favorites across art, history, outdoor adventure, culinary exploration, and professional development. For information or to download a copy of the catalog visit https://www.sfcc.edu/ce.

Continuing Read More

Los Alamos Makers Now Accepting Applications For Free 3D Printing Summer School For High School Students

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Los Alamos Makers News:

Los Alamos Makers is excited to announce a unique opportunity for high school students to dive into the world of 3D printing and design through a 4-day intensive summer school, held at Los Alamos Makers.

The program is completely free and open to students from underserved communities, including those in Española Valley, Pojoaque, and surrounding tribal communities.

The 3D Printing Summer School will welcome high school students to explore the exciting intersection of creativity, engineering, and technology.

Participants will:

  • Learn Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
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New Mexico Department Of Transportation Launches ‘Are You Serious?’ Campaign To Combat Impaired Driving

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NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is taking a bold new approach to fight impaired driving with its summer campaign: “Are You Serious?”  

The campaign, part of the NMDOT’s ongoing ENDWI initiative, aims to raise awareness of dangerous driving behaviors, particularly those involving alcohol and drugs, through humor and relatable storytelling. 

In 2023, New Mexico experienced an alcohol-involved crash every four hours on average. That same year, 164 lives were lost in alcohol-related crashes, accounting for 38 percent of all crash fatalities. Read More

UNM-LA On Another Successful Community Internship Collaboration Connecting Students With Local Businesses

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Daisy Arevalo-Rodriguez, left, with mentor Megan Hesselink of Los Alamos Arts Council. Courtesy/UNM-LA

Jovanna Blea is prepping a loom at Española Valley Fiber Arts Center. Courtesy/UNM-LA

Rheanna Esparza (right) with her mentor Jordan Ray from Valles Caldera National Preserve. Courtesy/UNM-LA

UNM-LA News:

UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) has announced the continued success of its Community Internship Collaboration (CIC) program, which provided valuable hands-on experience to students during the spring 2025 semester while supporting the needs of local organizations.

During the spring, Read More

Legislative Education Study Committee To Meet In Las Vegas

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LESC News:

LAS VEGAS — The Legislative Education Study Committee (LESC) will meet in Las Vegas at New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) July 23-25.

Wednesday, July 23, the committee is scheduled to hear an update on the public education reform fund (PERF), policy recommendations made by an artificial intelligence (AI) working group convened by LESC staff in response to a legislatively requested memorial, and an update on teacher preparation from NMHU.

Thursday, July 24, LESC staff, in partnership with the Public Education Department (PED) and the state’s Math and Science Advisory Council, Read More

Explore Local Pollinators On PEEC’s Butterfly Walk July 26

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Butterfly perched on a purple flower. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites community members to experience the beauty and wonder of local butterflies during a Butterfly Walk from 9–11 a.m., Saturday, July 26. The group will meet at the Los Alamos Nature Center at 8:45 a.m., for check-in before caravanning to the Water Canyon trailhead. Participants should arrive on time to ensure a prompt departure.

Led by ecologist and pollinator expert Simone Lord, the walk will encourage slowing down and observing the fascinating lives of butterflies Read More

ENMU Director Of Bands, Dustin Seifert, Named To New Mexico Music Educators Association Hall Of Fame

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ENMU Associate Professor of Music and Director of Bands, Dustin Seifert, has been named to the NMMEA Hall of Fame class of 2026. Courtesy/ENMU

ENMU News:

PORTALES — The New Mexico Music Educators Association (NMMEA) announced that ENMU Associate Professor of Music and Director of Bands, Dustin Seifert, has been named to the NMMEA Hall of Fame class of 2026.

“I wish to extend sincerest thanks to the Music Educators of the Southeast New Mexico Music Educators Association for their nomination. I’m so impressed by the wonderful work they all do in our public schools. I am very grateful to the members Read More