Education

SFCC Will Host Broadband Networking/Job Fair May 16

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Courtesy/SFCC

SFCC News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College will host a Broadband Networking/Job Fair from 3-5 p.m. Friday, May 16, at the Santa Fe Higher Education Center, 1950 Siringo Road. More than 300 certified Fiber Optic Technician graduates will be invited from across New Mexico to attend. The event is free and open to all New Mexicans interested about careers, education and training for New Mexico’s broadband industry.

Graduates of the previous fiber optics trainings, broadband industry representatives interested in hosting a recruitment table and individuals seeking broadband Read More

New Mexico’s Graduation Rate Improves For Class Of 2024

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NMPED News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) announced today that 78.04% of students in Cohort 2024—those who began ninth grade in the 2020–2021 school year—graduated within the standard four-year period. This translates to 20,375 students earning diplomas and reflects a 1.34 percentage point increase over the previous year.

The graduation rate of Cohort 2024 is noteworthy because it is both the highest graduation rate and the highest total number of graduating students in the last 15 years. Additionally, one of the largest improvements was among English learners Read More

Home Buyer 101 Workshop With Becca Jones May 15

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By BECCA JONES
Top-Producing Associate Broker
EXIT Realty Advantage NM

Whether you’re a first-time buyer, new to the area, it’s been a while, or you are just curious — this workshop is for you!

Join me for a Home Buyers 101 Workshop 6-8 p.m., Thursday, May 15, at SALA Event Center in Los Alamos:

  • Learn the step-by-step process
  • Get answers to your questions
  • Bust myths and fears
  • Leave with tools to make smart, confident decisions
  • Friendly, no-pressure environment
  • Perfect for first-timers, relocators, and return buyers

Refreshments provided! Lenders and other professionals will Read More

JROMC Awards Nine Students At Science & Engineering Fair

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More than 30 students competed in the Regional Science & Engineering Fair in Las Vegas, NM. Photo by Hubert van Hecke

JROMC News:

The J. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Committee (JROMC) is pleased to announce its award winners for the Northeastern New Mexico Science & Engineering Fair:

Tate Plohr, “The Neutron Star Equation of State,” Los Alamos High School, First Place Physics & Astronomy and Best in Show Runner Up (senior division).

Alyssa Sun, “Know-it-all Networks and Pneumonia,” Los Alamos High School, First Place Robotics and Intelligent Machines and Best in Show Runner Read More

Get Help With Financial Aid Applications At New Mexico Educational Opportunity Center April 30

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NNMC News:

ESPAÑOLA — Are you interested in attending trade school or college this year but are not sure where to start? Concerned you can’t afford it? NNMC can help! Drop by Northern New Mexico College from 2 – 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, and work with one of our skilled advisors to see if you qualify for financial aid. We will also help you fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Anyone over the age of 18 may qualify for student loans (which need to be paid back) or grants (which means you can attend school at no/lower cost)!

Join us in the Joseph Montoya Administrative Building Read More

SFI Lecture ‘Computing, Life & Intelligence’ May 20

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Santiago Ramón y Cajal, Schema representant une coupe de la moelle, avec les relations entre ses divers elements, d’apres les decouvertes modernes, 1894. Ink and pencil on paper. Courtesy photo

SFI News:

The Santa Fe Institute (SFI) will hold a community lecture “Computing, Life, and Intelligence” with Blaise Agüera y Arcas, Google, at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

In the mid-20th century, Alan Turing and John von Neumann developed the theoretical underpinnings of computer science, neuroscience, and AI. They also founded the field of theoretical biology, showing how living systems Read More

NM Museum Of Natural History & Science To Undergo Transformative Renovation

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Aerial shot of the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science. Courtesy of NMMNHS

NMMNHS News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science is embarking on its first major facility renovation in decades, including a redesigned museum entrance and box office, refreshed exhibition spaces, and infrastructure improvements.  

“We’re looking forward to significant enhancements at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science. Our goal is to create a more engaging and easily navigable experience for all our visitors that ensures a strong future for the Read More

Young Artists To Explore The Universe In ‘Cosmic Frontiers At Illusions Art Gallery’ April 25 At Mesa Public Library

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NMC News:

The stars are aligning for a celebration of creativity and cosmic imagination! Join us for the “Cosmic Frontiers at Illusions Art Gallery” reception, a special K-6 student art show taking place 4:30-5:30 p.m. Friday, April 25 at the Mesa Public Library.

This stellar event features planet-themed artwork created by local elementary-aged students, showcasing their unique visions of our solar system and beyond. From vibrant depictions of alien worlds to imaginative renderings of our planetary neighbors, these young artists prove that creativity has no bounds.

All participating Read More

Op-Ed: Social Media Safety For Children

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By MELANIE A. LEWIS
Albuquerque Community School Coordinator

As a Community School Coordinator in Albuquerque, I spend my days nurturing connections between families, schools, and our community. My passion is creating enriched learning environments where students can discover their potential and where parents can be active participants in their children’s education. Part of this work involves navigating the increasingly complex digital landscape that our children inhabit.

The reality facing New Mexico’s children today is daunting. They navigate social media platforms Read More