Education

Scenes From ScienceFest 2025 Discovery Day After Dark

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Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District Executive Director Jacquelyn Connolly is making slime along with Star Marquez at the Los Alamos Teen Center Saturday night as part of Discovery After Dark, the final event of ScienceFest 2025. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Aspen Wakefield kneads slime Saturday night at the Teen Center as part of the 2025 Discover After Dark festivities. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

From left, Los Alamos Historical Society Volunteer Coordinator and Shop Manager Kendra Parker tests Deb Brug and Samuel Nowell on their knowledge of Los Alamos Read More

Scenes From Los Alamos Airport Open House Saturday

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The Los Alamos County Airport, in cooperation with Chapter 691 of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and Los Alamos ScienceFest 2025, hosted an Open House Saturday morning that included aviation activities, exhibits, and fun with various experimental aircraft, many built in Los Alamos and the surrounding area. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Kevin Carpenter is seated in the EAA Hangar’s flight simulator to try his hand at flying the virtual over Los Alamos and the surrounding area as Instructor Skip Egdorf watches and helps him stay on course. Carpenter said he wants to become Read More

First Baptist Church Vacation Bible School Begins July 7

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Children participating in a previous Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church. Courtesy/FBC

First Baptist Church News:

First Baptist Church invites children ages 4-12 to attend a free Vacation Bible School, 9 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday, July 7-11, at the church at 2200 Diamond Drive.

A special program is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. Friday, July 11, followed by a hot dog lunch for parents and families.

Trained Christian Youth In Action teen summer missionaries from around Northern New Mexico will teach children Bible stories, songs, memory verses, missionary stories, games, and Read More

Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: June 23, 2025 Game Results

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Bridge News:

This is a hand from the June 23 game of the Los Alamos Duplicate Bridge Club that should lead most partnerships to bid a slam.

See if you agree.

This is board #7.

South is the dealer and both sides are vulnerable.

 

North
♠
♥ 9
♦ AKJT853
♣ KJ872
West East
♠ QT8753 ♠ K642
♥ A653 ♥ KQ87
♦ 9 ♦ 4
♣ 95 ♣ T643
South
♠ AJ9
♥ JT42
♦ Q762
♣ AQ

When South opens the bidding with 1♦, North should get very excited, as the possibility of bidding a makeable slam is very real. A 5♦ response is very reasonable at this point, though if the partnership is playing 2/1, a 2♣ bid would force the partnership to game, leaving plenty Read More

Los Luceros Historic Site: ‘Dawn ‘Til Dusk Day’ July 6

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Los Luceros Historic Site to host ‘Dawn ‘Til Dusk Day’ on the first Sunday of each month, offering visitors a full day of exploration, nature, and culture. Photo by Tira Howard

NMDCA News:

Los Luceros Historic Site hosts its Dawn ‘Til Dusk Day on the first Sunday of each month, offering visitors a full day of exploration, nature, and culture. The Historic Site is open 5:50 a.m. to 8:20 p.m. Sunday, July 6, with a bird walk at 7 a.m., followed at 1 p.m. with story time.

Enjoy the cool morning and evening breezes during extended Dawn ‘Til Dusk hours at Los Luceros. Take a guided bird walk with staff from the Read More

LAAC And Missoula Children’s Theatre Host Auditions For Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs July 14

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LAAC News:

A free audition will be held for the Missoula Children’s Theatre original adaptation of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, 10 a.m. to noon, Monday, July 14, at Crossroads Bible Church. Students auditioning should arrive at 10 a.m. and plan to stay for the full two hours. Students cast in the performance will be asked to remain for a rehearsal immediately following the audition.

Approximately 50-60 roles are available for local students. In years past, Missoula Children’s Theatre has cast every student who has auditioned whenever possible, but a space for all students can not be guaranteed.

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National Wildlife Federation Recognizes Los Alamos For Participating In Community Wildlife Habitat Program

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Nature lover Selvi Viswanathan is a member of the Community Wildlife Habitat team, which includes Hari Viswanathan, Richard and Hedy Dunn, Laura Loy and Michele Altherr, as well as countless volunteers and local partners who helped the community create and maintain a Community Wildlife Habitat. Courtesy/PEEC

COMMUNITY News:

The National Wildlife Federation® sent the following letter in April to PEEC to congratulate Los Alamos on
participating in the Community Wildlife HabitatTM program for nearly 10 years:

To The Los Alamos Community:

On behalf of the National Wildlife Federation®, Read More

CYFD Launches Workforce Training Initiative

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CYFD News:

          • Leadership New Mexico partnership targets better protection for vulnerable children

SANTA FE — The Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) today completed the first sessions of a comprehensive leadership conference series designed to strengthen its workforce and improve services to New Mexico’s most vulnerable children and families.

The agency is partnering with Leadership New Mexico to provide transformative education to more than 1,700 staff members statewide.

Themed “Reigniting Your PASSION —Defining Your WHY: ONE Mission — ONE Department,” this initiative Read More

NNMC Welcomes New Provost René L. Vellanoweth

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René L. Vellanoweth, PhD
NNMC Provost and VP for Academic Affairs

NNMC News:

ESPAÑOLA — Northern New Mexico College is pleased to welcome René L. Vellanoweth, PhD, as its new Provost and VP for Academic Affairs.

“Dr. Vellanoweth brings over two decades of experience in higher education, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, securing external funding, and championing initiatives that uplift student success. His work as a coastal and island archaeologist has further distinguished him, to include international research collaborations, extensive publications, and a steadfast Read More