Education

Incoming Kindergartners Graduate From Safety Town

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Students attend the Safety Town graduation ceremony. Courtesy photo

Thank you Century Bank and the LAPS Foundation for providing bike helmets for all students who attended Safety Town. Courtesy photo

LAPS News:

Seventy-one incoming kindergartners successfully completed the Los Alamos County’s Child Safety Program Preschool Safety Training Course. Students were presented with Certificates of Completion by Los Alamos Police Department Sergeant Benjamin Irving and Los Alamos Public Schools Assistant Superintendent Mike Johnson during a ceremony held at Barranca Mesa Elementary Read More

State Of New Mexico Hosts Spring Indian Education Summit

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NMPED News:

SANTA FE — Wednesday, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state education leaders joined leaders of New Mexico’s Pueblos, Tribes, and Nations for the semi-annual Government-to-Government (G2G) meeting at Santa Fe Indian School.  

“The annual Indian Education Summit is a powerful reminder of our shared responsibility to honor and support Native students, their cultures, and their communities,” Public Education Secretary Mariana D. Padilla said. “Through meaningful consultation and true partnership with tribal leaders, we are working together to ensure that Indian education Read More

Ancient Skies Meet Modern Eyes In World Built By Stars

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NMMSH News:

ALAMOGORDO — “Ancient Skies, Modern Eyes” invites visitors of all ages to journey from the realm of ancient stargazers to the forefront of modern science at a free, all-day public event co-hosted by the New Mexico Museum of Space History (NMMSH) and the Jornada Research Institute.

The event, taking place 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, July 10, 2025, at the New Horizons Dome Theater, features an engaging lineup of esteemed researchers and interactive exhibits that highlight humanity’s enduring relationship with celestial bodies, addressing topics such as the construction of structures, Read More

2025 HillTopper Run Announcement Event Set For June 26

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Scene from a previous HillTopper Run. Courtesy/TCR Productions

Scene from a previous HillTopper Run. Courtesy/TCR Productions

SPORTS News:

TCR Productions invites the community to the 2025 HillTopper Run announcement event 5-7 p.m. June 26 at the SALA Event Center.

This year’s HillTopper Run will be Aug. 17. Los Alamos High School alumni Tom Rojas of TCR Productions organizes the run, which benefits the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation and high school cross country teams.

During the June 26 event, a check presentation will be held. Rojas said since its inception, the HillTopper Run Read More

Los Alamos High School Hilltalkers Speech & Debate Raising Funds For National Travel

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Hilltalkers team members and National Qualifiers, back row from left, Tevi Funaki, Lilia Keller-Moore, Matthea Fung, Emily Xu, Suchir Jha, Uxue Sansinena, Erin Brodnax, Zoe Bent, front row from left, Cameron Dale, Sean Lo, Lin Wolf, and Coach Donald Poston. Photo by Lin Wolf

Youth and Government competitors Eva Gerber and Maia Warren. Not pictured Ian Corey). Photo by Lin Wolf

By LIN WOLF
LAHS Hilltalkers 

The Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Hilltalkers Speech and Debate team is all buckled up for a Reading Road Trip for the summer. In order to fund their summer travel to the National Speech and Read More

PED Seeks Collaborator For Martinez/Yazzie Action Plan

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NMPED News:

SANTA FE — Tuesday, the New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) announced it is seeking potential partners to assist in facilitating the development and drafting of the Martinez/Yazzie remedial action plan. 

The Martinez/Yazzie remedial action plan will outline how the state will meet its constitutional obligation to provide all New Mexico students—particularly those at risk due to socioeconomic status, language barriers, disability or tribal affiliation—with access to a uniform and sufficient education.  

The agency released a Request For Interest (RFI) document Read More

June Sewing Series For Beginners At Los Alamos Makers

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Los Alamos Makers now located at 1789 Central Ave., inside the Blue Window/Ruby K building, is holding weekly sewing classes for beginners of all ages beginning June 11.Courtesy photo

Los Alamos Makers News:

Los Alamos Makers is offering weekly sewing classes for beginners of all ages (kids and adults are welcome). Classes are scheduled for Wednesdays, June 11, 18 and 25. Students will have an opportunity to make small projects like coasters, table runners, zippered makeup bags, and recycled projects.

The objective of the class is to get comfortable enough with the machine to understand its Read More

Los Alamos County Office Of Emergency Management & LACDC To Host Virtual LEPC Meeting To Help Local Businesses Prepare For Emergencies

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County News:

The Los Alamos County Office of Emergency Management (OEM), in partnership with Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation (LACDC), will host a virtual Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) meeting focused on business preparedness and continuity planning, 9-10 a.m. Monday, June 23, via Zoom.

This interactive session is designed to equip local business owners with practical tools and guidance to help them prepare for and respond to potential disruptions. The presentation will walk participants through the fundamentals of creating a Business Continuity Plan, Read More

Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: June 9, 2025 Game Results

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Bridge News:

Here is a hand from the June 9 game of the Los Alamos Duplicate Bridge Club that offers both sides an opportunity to bid to a makable part score.

When the HCP are divided rather equally, it behooves both sides to bid to what they feel is the maximum contract they can make.

This is board #7. South is the dealer and both sides are vulnerable.

 

North
♠ KQT74
♥ JT93
♦ 9
♣ AJ3
West East
♠ 8 ♠ A62
♥ K4 ♥ 865
♦ AT3 ♦ QJ8762
♣ KQT754 ♣ 8
South
♠ J953
♥ AQ72
♦ K54
♣ 96

After South passes, West opens the bidding with 1♣. North should overcall 1♠, and I think most competitive Easts would call 2♦. South has an easy 2♠ Read More

Teach Plus New Mexico Launches Economic Mobility Summits To Shape Student Career Pathways

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TPNM News:

HOBBS — With an 18% poverty rate, New Mexico consistently ranks among the nation’s poorest states despite significant investments. To address this challenge, Teach Plus New Mexico is launching the Economic Mobility Summit Series to align education and workforce systems and create pathways for student success and a better economic future. The organization, which empowers highly effective teachers to advocate for system-level improvements, will hold four convenings in 2025 where educators, business leaders, policymakers, and community advocates will build a shared Read More