Education

Guardians Of The Night Star Party June 14

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NMMSH News:

Watch the night sky come alive Saturday, June 14, 2025, as the Astronomy League and the New Mexico Museum of Space History invite the public to a breathtaking celestial celebration.

From 8–10 p.m., enjoy live views of deep-sky objects, expert astrophotography demonstrations featuring real-time image stacking, and a special talk from a museum educator on light pollution, dark sky preservation, and the science of night sky-friendly lighting.

This free, family-friendly event is suitable for attendees of all ages and interests.

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Wonders On Wheels Mobile Museum Travels State In June

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NMDCA News:

The Wonders on Wheels Mobile Museum, a division of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, is hitting multiple corners of the state this June with the exhibit, “Eight Sites, One History: Explore the Past at New Mexico Historic Sites”.

Visitors can see the exhibit, sponsored by New Mexico Historic Sites, which highlights the distinctive stories revealed at each of the state’s eight sites, from Indigenous lifeways to Spanish settlement to US statehood and beyond. Visitors of all ages can also participate in hands-on learning activities.

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New Mexico State Library Supports ‘Color Our World’ Summer Reading Programs Statewide

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STATE News:

New Mexico State Library (NMSL) is supporting summer reading programs at public libraries throughout the state.

This year’s theme for public libraries is “Color Our World”, which invites libraries to celebrate art, creativity, and artistic expression.

NMSL offers support to libraries through digital and physical materials for distribution, as well as training opportunities for librarians to learn and share ideas for hands-on craft activities, reading tracking boards, games, and special events that tie into the program theme.

Summer Reading Programs are at the heart of Read More

Santa Fe Community College To Close Thursday June 19 In Honor Of Juneteenth

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Summertime view of the Santa Fe Community College campus. Courtesy/SFCC

SFCC News:

  • Santa Fe Higher Education Center at 1950 Siringo Road will remain open on June 19

SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) will be closed Thursday, June 19, in honor of Juneteenth. No classes or activities will be held, and no other student services will be available. The college’s early childhood development center, Kids Campus, and the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center also will be closed. Santa Fe Higher Education Center, 1950 Siringo Road, will remain open on June 19.

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Free Public Lecture With Dinosaur Scientist Dr. Spencer Lucas To Kick Off ScienceFest

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NMC News:

Dr. Spencer Lucas, Curator of Paleontology at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, will present a public lecture titled “Rethinking Mass Extinctions”, at 7 p.m., Thursday, June 19, at Fuller Lodge. He offers a radically different perspective on one of Earth’s most dramatic biological events. Drawing from decades of research, Dr. Lucas challenges conventional thinking by reevaluating the evidence and arguments surrounding mass extinction events.

The talk coincides with the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science’s newly remodeled exhibit, the 3,000-square-foot Read More

Scenes From C’YA Science Demo At Aspen Elementary

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C’YA Sci Guy, Chad Lauritzen brings end of the year fun for Mrs. Gilbert’s 4th grade class at Aspen Elementary School. Courtesy/C’YA

Mrs. Gilbert’s 4th grade class at Aspen Elementary School expresses appreciation to C’YA Sci Guy, Chad Lauritzen, for bringing end of the year fun to them. Courtesy/C’YA

C’YA News:

Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA) Sci Guy, Chad Lauritzen brings end of the year fun for Mrs. Gilbert’s 4th grade class at Aspen Elementary School in White Rock.

The science lesson is one of Newton’s laws, along with some engineering. Teams build a safety system around the egg, which Read More

Scenes From JROMC Dinner Honoring Scholarship Winners

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J. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Committee (JROMC) 2025 scholarship recipients, memorial lecture speaker Dr. John Dabiri, back row 4th from left, JROMC Vice-Chair Sara Scott, left, and JROMC Chair Anna Llobet Megias, right, gather for a photo at the special dinner held to honor the scholarship recipients Sunday at Gabriel’s restaurant in northern Santa Fe. The JROMC, with financial support from community donors, honors J. Robert Oppenheimer’s legacy through thought-provoking public lectures by distinguished speakers; a scholarship program for high school students exhibiting exceptional Read More

Library Announces Summer Reading Program: “Level Up!”

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LIBRARY News:

The Los Alamos County Libraries invite readers of all ages to participate in the annual Summer Reading Program. The program goes live on Monday, June 2, and runs through July 26. The free, incentive-based program offers flexible participation for all reading levels and schedules. Readers can log their progress using Beanstack, an online platform that helps users track activities and stay motivated.

Participants can enter choosing one of three age levels: adults, teens, and youth (preschool through sixth grade). Each level includes fun and engaging challenges, options for Read More

LAHS Hosts 2025 Senior Scholarship Ceremony

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Viki Liperato presented LAHS Alumni Scholarships to Anna Jacobson, Elizabeth Nolen and Estella Remillieux. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Los Alamos High School seniors were presented with 125 local scholarships during the Senior Scholarship Ceremony held during senior week at the high school.

Congratulations to this year’s recipients and thank you to the community groups and organizations for their generosity and support of Los Alamos students.

Explorer Post 20 Scholarship
Miles Iverson, Caleb Moss, and Tristan Von Reyn

Eastern Star Scholarship
Annabelle Rosette

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PAC 8 Community Media Center: June 6-12, 2025

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PAC 8 News:

PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.

For information, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.

PAC 8 Television schedule for June 6-12, 2025:

Friday, June 6, 2025

  • 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
  • 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
  • 11 a.m. — County Council Replay 5-20-25
  • 3 p.m. — Democracy Now!
  • 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
  • 6 p.m. — Coexisting With Cougars: Protecting Wildlife While Reducing Conflict
  • 7 p.m. — Burning Memories –
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