Education

UNM-LA To Hold Front Entrance Ribbon Cutting April 29

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View of the UNM-Los Alamos campus at 4000 University Drive. Courtesy/UNM-LA

UNM-LA News:

UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) will host a ribbon cutting Wednesday, April 29, from noon to 1 p.m. to mark the completion of Phase 1 of the Open Space Project. The event will be held at the front entrance stairs.

The ceremony will be followed by cake and campus tours. All are welcome.

Event questions can be directed to unmlacommunications@unm.edu.

About UNM-LA

UNM-LA is an innovative, rigorous and affordable comprehensive branch community college that provides foundations for transfer, leading-edge career Read More

Thornburg Foundation Names Bill Wadt Of Los Alamos The 2026 Philanthropist On The Year

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2026 Thornburg Philanthropist of the Year recipient Bill Wadt of Los Alamos addresses the crowd gathered Thursday, April 16, at Sandia Resort in Albuquerque. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladaily/post.com

Thornburg Foundation President Allan Oliver presents the 2026 Thornburg Philanthropist of the Year award to Bill Wadt of Los Alamos on April 16 at Sandia Resort in Albuquerque. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladaily/post.com  

2026 Thornburg Philanthropist of the Year recipient Bill Wadt holds his award and is surrounded by, from left, LANL Foundation Vice President for Operations and Advancement Read More

Report: New Mexico Climbs National Preschool Rankings

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ECECD News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico ranks seventh in the nation for preschool access among 3-year-olds and 11th in the nation among 4-year-olds, according to a new report released Wednesday by the National Institute for Early Education Research.  

New Mexico also ranked fifth nationally in state spending per child, above the national average and higher than many larger and wealthier states. 

“Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and the New Mexico Legislature have made an unwavering commitment to our youngest children, and this report reflects that,” said Early Childhood Education and Read More

Basic Steps To Starting A Business In New Mexico April 30

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SBDC News:

Join Business Development Specialist Christopher Garcia from the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for an engaging webinar that walks you through the essential steps to starting a business in New Mexico, with a strong focus on the critical role of market analysis.

Designed for innovators preparing to pursue grant opportunities, this session will help you build a solid foundation for your venture by understanding your industry, identifying your target market, and evaluating your competition—key components for both business success and funding readiness.

In this webinar, Read More

LAHS Band To Hold 4th Annual Mattress Sale Fundraiser

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LAPS News:

The LAHS Band will be holding its 4th annual Mattress Sale from 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Saturday, April 25 in Griffith Gym. There will be over 25 styles on display, and there will be pillows and mattress protectors for sale as well. Mattresses are shipped straight to your home!

There will be a 10% discount for LAPS Faculty and Staff, Police, Fire, EMS, and Military.

Come support our Band and get a better night’s sleep! Read More

Northern New Mexico College Announces Details For 2026 Commencement & Graduation Ceremonies

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NNMC News:

ESPAÑOLA — Northern New Mexico College is excited to celebrate our graduating students at our Spring 2026 Commencement and Graduation Ceremonies. This special occasion celebrates the hard work, dedication, and accomplishments of our students who have successfully completed their degree requirements. We cordially invite the community to come honor and support our graduates as they reach this important milestone.

Northern’s enrollment is growing so rapidly we are holding three Commencement Ceremonies this year to accommodate our graduates and their guests. More than 3,000 Read More

School Board Selects Elisa Baker To Fill District 1 Vacancy

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Elisa Baker

LAPS News:

The LAPS School Board has selected Elisa Baker to fill the vacancy in district 1 which resulted from the resignation of former School Board member Dr. Margie Serrato. District 1 includes Piñon Elementary School.

She will be sworn in at the start of the May 12 School Board meeting.

“The LAPS Board of Education welcomes Ms. Baker to the board to fill the vacancy in District 1,” said LAPS School Board President Sondra Wyman. “At the candidate forum held on April 6, 2026, Ms. Baker stated she is skilled at drilling down to the root cause of complex issues, which aligns with the board’s Read More

Register Now For 6th Annual Summer Film Intensive Program Hosted By PAC 8, Los Alamos Teen Center

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Students filming during Summer Film Intensive Program. Courtesy/PAC 8

PAC 8 News:

For the 6th consecutive year, PAC 8 will be teaming up with the Los Alamos Teen Center to offer the Summer Film Intensive Program. Open to youth ages 13-18, this three-week program will take participants through all of the steps in the process of creating an original short film—screen writing, camera operation, production planning and location shooting, acting, editing, and numerous other aspects of the film process. Students will write, produce, and star in multiple original short films. 

Scholarships are Read More

Denish: Kids Will Bring Cursive Back

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By DIANE D. DENISH
Corner To Corner

One of my grandsons recently traveled to Washington, D.C.—his first visit to the nation’s capital. For a young man more at home in 4-H activities in rural Colorado, I imagined the sights and sounds would leave an impression.

On the final day of his trip, I called to ask about his favorite moments. To my surprise, he didn’t mention monuments or museums in general. “I got to see the Declaration of Independence!” he said.

The Declaration, housed in the National Archives alongside the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, is written in cursive—elegant, flowing script Read More