Education

Los Alamos Public Library Launches 2025 Summer Reading Program With Circus Arts Event Featuring Wise Fool

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LIBRARY News:

The Los Alamos Public Library will kick off its 2025 Summer Reading Program with a day of circus fun Monday, June 2 featuring Santa Fe-based performance troupe Wise Fool. This free celebration for all ages includes hands-on workshops and an evening performance at Ashley Pond.

Workshops will take place from 2-5:30 p.m. in and around Mesa Public Library, with both indoor and outdoor sessions including puppet-making, stilt walking, and a Circus Try-It-Out Zone. From 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. ambient circus performers will entertain guests between the Library and Ashley Pond to build excitement Read More

LAHS To Hold 2025 Graduation Ceremony Saturday

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LAPS News:

It’s the start of Senior Week at Los Alamos High School (LAHS) for the Class of 2025. Activities this week include Senior Sunset, Senior Picnic at Urban Park, and Senior Walks at the elementary schools and middle school, culminating in the graduation ceremony at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 24 at Sullivan Field.

Tickets are not required to attend the graduation ceremony. Gates will open at 8 a.m. Families with graduates with last names beginning with A-Lo are asked to enter through the gates closest to the United Methodist Church. For families with graduates with last names beginning with Lu-Z, Read More

Fr. Glenn: ‘I Will Well And Faithfully Discharge The Duties…’

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Well, we’re through mid-May, and we’re seeing all the end-of-school events coming to pass. V.E. Day—victory in Europe in World War II, was just passed on May 8, too, but with surprisingly little fanfare considering this year marks the 80th anniversary of the surrender. Coincidentally, our Memorial Day—the day primarily for mourning and honoring our military who gave the ultimate sacrifice of their lives—has been celebrated since just after the Civil War, first known as “Decoration Day” because the graves were decorated with flowers. Per va.gov: “It was not until after Read More

Webinar Targets Fire Smart Landscaping Noon Thursday

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COUNTY News:

The community is invited to join Fire Adapted New Mexico Learning Network’s (FACNM) and Angela Prada, noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, for an informative webinar on fire-resistant plants and commonly found species in New Mexico.

Reducing the wildfire risk around a home doesn’t have to mean removing all vegetation. With the right landscaping strategies, New Mexico residents can help protect their homes while still enjoying beautiful outdoor spaces.

In this webinar, Prada from New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service will explore:

  • Key traits of fire-resistant plants

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LACF In Partnership With Anchorum Health Foundation Provides $52,750 In Grant Funding To Los Alamos Nonprofits

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LACF News:

The Los Alamos Community Foundation (LACF), in partnership with Anchorum Health Foundation and Christus St. Vincent, announces a distribution of $52,750 to five Los Alamos non-profit organizations addressing the needs of health and wellness in the community, with an emphasis on mental health. These grants were made possible through the Anchorum Health Foundation in Santa Fe.

“We are extremely excited and grateful to be partnering with Anchorum Health Foundation to bring support to our local nonprofits and aid in the ability to help Los Alamos become an even better place,” said Read More

LAFD Wildland Training Monday At Los Alamos Reservoir

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COUNTY News:

 Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) will conduct Wildland Training, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, May 19 at the Los Alamos Reservoir.

This training is part of LAFD’s ongoing commitment to training and ensuring operational readiness.

LAFD asks the community to avoid parking near the reservoir entrance Monday, as it may create access issues for fire crews and equipment during this critical training.

The community’s support helps LAFD stay mission-ready to keep the community safe. Read More

DHSEM: How To Build A Home Emergency Supply Kit

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DHSEM News:

The New Mexico Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (DHSEM) works to protect the people of New Mexico and the nation through a comprehensive and coordinated program of mitigating hazards, preparing for emergencies, preventing attacks, and recovering from disasters regardless of cause.

DHSEM encourages everyone to build an emergency kit for their household. Chances are, most people have many of the items needed to check all the items off DHSEM’s checklist.

Find the list here. Read More

Leadership Los Alamos Health & Wellbeing Session Review

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C’YA Executive Director Bernadette Lauritzen leads a discussion during the March 28 Leadership Los Alamos session. Courtesy/LLA

LLA News:

Leadership Los Alamos (LLA) held its Health & Wellbeing session March 28 at the Los Alamos Little Theatre. The engaging event aimed to foster leadership skills and promote community awareness among participants.

The session began with a warm welcome from LLA Board Members, followed by a short breathing exercise designed to center the participants and prepare them for the day ahead. Judith Gordon led the group through their third Leadership Development Read More

Los Alamos MainStreet Staff, Councilor Attend Conference

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Los Alamos MainStreet & Creative District Executive Director Jacquelyn Connolly, County Councilor Ryn Herrmann and Event Manager Alison Watkins at the 2025 Main Street Now Conference. Courtesy/LAMCD

MainStreet News:

Los Alamos MainStreet & Creative District recently attended the MainStreet Now Conference in Philadelphia, Penn. Executive Director Jacquelyn Connolly, Event Manager Alison Watkins, accompanied by Los Alamos County Councilor Ryn Herrmann, spent a busy and thought-provoking week participating in informative sessions and activities.

Pennsylvania Gov. Read More

How NASA Dreams Turned To Creative Writing Reality

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St. John’s College staff member Kathleen Murphy. CourtesySJC

By KATHLEEN MURPHY
St. John’s College

In 1983, I met with my school counselor for the “career talk”. All vocational tests pointed toward the sciences, and I could taste a future at NASA. As I became more insistent about this pathway, my counselor oddly kept redirecting me to other jobs. He pointed out how well I was doing in English class, and wouldn’t I like to take an elective course in Creative Writing? He suggested jewelry-making. Jewelry-making? I left perplexed.

Walking home, I stopped in my tracks: I am a woman; THAT’S where the Read More