Education

Los Alamos School Of Gymnastics Rounds Out 2025 Season At Region 3 Gold Division Gymnastics Championships

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From left, LASG Beam and Floor Coach Kayleen Kline, gymnast Eliana Teagan,  Loui Janecky and Vault and Bar Coach Beaux Miles gather for a photo the USA Gymnastics Region 3 Gold Regional Championships last weekend in Little Rock, Ark. Courtesy/LASG

Los Alamos School of Gymnastics gymnasts Eliana Rodriguez  and Teagan Brown compete in the USA Gymnastics Region 3 Gold Regional Championships last weekend in Little Rock, Ark. Courtesy/LASG

LASG News:

Last weekend Region 3 (Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Arkansas) competed in their Gold season finale, the “USA Gymnastics Read More

LAHS Senior Uxue Sansinena Named A 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars Semifinalist

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Uxue Sansinena

LAPS News:

Los Alamos High School senior Uxue Sansinena has been named a semifinalist in the 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Six hundred twenty-one semifinalists were selected from more than 6,000 candidates expected to graduate from U.S. high schools in the year 2025.

Sansinena is the daughter of Jose-Maria Sansinena and Virginia Olazabal. She is president of the LAHS National Honor Society, drum major for the high school marching band, president of the French club, executive director of the Hilltalkers, Key Club president and a student director for the Los Alamos Read More

SFCC Announces Cabinet Secretary Stephanie Rodriguez To Address HSE Grads May 20

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Cabinet Secretary of the New Mexico Higher Education Department Stephanie Rodriguez. 

SFCC News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College announces New Mexico Higher Education Department Cabinet Secretary Stephanie Rodriguez will give the keynote address to the 38 students who successfully completed their High School Equivalency (HSE) in the Adult Education Academic Career Education (ACE) program at SFCC.

The ceremony begins at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, in the Jemez Rooms, 6401 Richards Avenue.

The HSE graduation ceremony is a celebration of the students’ hard work and dedication Read More

Chamisa Elementary School Hosts A Wax Museum

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A 3rd grader Raiden Allen as Abraham Lincoln in the Wax Museum in Chamia Elementary School Wednesday. The students chose a character from history, them researched then to write a bio about them which they used to recite to the visitors. They also dressed in a costume to look like the person. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Third grader Verdine Bloom as Maria Tallchief recites her Bio to the visitors. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Third grader Antonie Topia as Maria Martinez of the San Ildefonso Pueblo. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Ben Gurule as John Rockefeller recites Read More

New Speaker And Topic For Friends Of Coronado & Jemez Historic Sites Lecture

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NMDCA News:

Due to a family emergency, the original speaker for the May 18 Friends of Friends of Coronado & Jemez Historic Sites lecture, Ed McCool, is unable to participate. Join the Friends instead for a presentation by Fort Stanton Historic Site’s regional manager, Oliver Horn, Ph.D., about the Buffalo Soldiers at Fort Stanton.

Most history buffs are vaguely aware of the existence of the Buffalo Soldiers, but do we know how they fit into New Mexico’s story? This talk will explore the history of the Buffalo Soldiers when they comprised the Ninth Cavalry at Fort Stanton from 1875 to 1881. Read More

Archaeology Coming To Your Hometown Soon

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NMDCA News:

The New Mexico Office of Archaeological Studies is hitting the road to show and explain New Mexico history in a hands-on exhibit at community libraries and schools statewide. 

We’re bringing history home for New Mexicans. We will have one of three programs at each library: either a rock art lesson and make-your-own-petroglyph activity, a lesson on Native American ceramics with a paint-a-replica-potsherd activity, or a lesson on archaeology and New Mexico history.  

1–3 p.m., May 18, Placitas Library, visitors will play a traditional Native American game and create a copy to take Read More

US Kids Golf Program Registration For Summer Is Open

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Courtesy photo

COUNTY News:

Registration for the US Kids Golf Program’s Summer 2025 session is open for registration! This exciting program, designed for young golfers, will run from June 2 through June 25, providing an excellent opportunity for children ages 6 through 13 to develop their golf skills in a fun and supportive environment.

Sessions take place at the following times:

  • POD 1: 9:30-11 a.m., June 2, 9, 16, and 23
  • POD 2: 9:30–11 a.m., June 3, 10, 17, and 24
  • POD 3: 9:30–11 a.m., June 4, 11, 18, and 25
  • Cost: $75 per student

Each pod is limited to 10 students, ensuring personalized attention for Read More

Eric Ziegler Selected Principal Of Los Alamos High School

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New LAHS Principal Eric Ziegler

LAPS News:

Los Alamos Public Schools(LAPS) has announced that Eric Ziegler has been selected as the new principal at Los Alamos High School.

“After many interviews and an extensive search process, Mr. Ziegler stood out as the candidate that had the skills and experience needed to promote a strong culture and climate while supporting strong academic achievement and student success,” Superintendent Jennifer Guy said. “He is committed to Los Alamos High School, and is dedicated to building connections, supporting student success, and making sure everyone Read More

Mountain Elementary School 2nd Graders Create Podcast About Cerro Grande Fire

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Interviewing Craig Martin and Drew Wyman. Courtesy photo

Field trip to Perimeter Trail to Collect data on tree growth. Courtesy photo

LAPS News:

Did you know next week marks the 25th anniversary of the Cerro Grande Fire?

Ms. B’s 2nd grade class at Mountain Elementary School wanted to learn more about this important piece of Los Alamos history. To do this, we created a podcast with interviews of local experts. We also took a field trip to collect data on tree growth since the fire.

For this project we learned about writing interview questions, how to interview someone, how to measure the height and Read More

Bee City Los Alamos Native Plant Sale To Support Pollinators

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Native Plant Sale Fundraiser 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 17, at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

Bee City Los Alamos invites the community to its Native Plant Sale Fundraiser 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 17, at the Los Alamos Nature Center. This event is free and open to the public, with native plants available for purchase.

The fundraiser supports Bee City Los Alamos in its mission to promote and protect local pollinators through education, habitat restoration and community engagement. Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase a variety of pollinator-friendly Read More