Education

Northern New Mexico College Foundation Exceeds $1M Goal In President’s Eagle Campaign

April 13, 2026 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

NNMC News:

ESPAÑOLA — The Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) Foundation proudly announces that the President’s Eagle Campaign has surpassed its ambitious $1,000,000 goal, marking a significant milestone in advancing student success and institutional growth.

Launched under the leadership of President Hector Balderas, the campaign brought together donors, community partners and supporters across the region who share a commitment to expanding educational opportunity in Northern New Mexico.

Funds raised through the President’s Eagle Campaign will directly support student scholarships, Read More

LANL Foundation Awards Over $1 Million In Scholarships To Northern New Mexico Students

April 13, 2026 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

LANL Foundation News:

ESPAÑOLA — The LANL Foundation is pleased to announce the 2026 recipients of its scholarship awards, recognizing the achievements of outstanding students across Northern New Mexico as they pursue higher education.

This year, 163 students have been awarded scholarships totaling nearly $1.2 million to pursue bachelor’s degrees.

Since 1999, the LANL Foundation has awarded nearly 2,900 scholarships, approaching $15 million in total funding. These scholarships are made possible through the generosity of the workforce of Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Read More

Construction Work Continues At Chamisa Elementary

April 13, 2026 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Sidewalk work underway last week at Chamisa Elementary School on Meadow Lane in White Rock. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen

A belly dump truck is loaded with dirt last week in front of Chamisa Elementary School on Meadow Lane in White Rock. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen Read More

Celebrate 2026 Earth Day Festival At Nature Center April 18

April 12, 2026 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

PEEC News:

The community is invited to explore, play, learn, and celebrate at the 2026 Earth Day Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 18, at Los Alamos Nature Center at 2600 Canyon Road.

This annual event will offer engaging activities, fun entertainment, and delicious food.

To learn more, click Earth Day Festival.

Y Fitness Instructor Raj Vaidya Shares Health & Wellness Philosophy With Lori Thompson’s Sports Lit Classes

April 12, 2026 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Los Alamos High School English Teacher Lori Thompson on Friday introducing longtime YMCA fitness instructor Raj Vaidya to her students. Vaidya, a LANL retiree, shared his philosophy on health and wellness during his presentations to all three of Thompson’s Sports Lit classes. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

PEEC To Host Spring Wildlife Tracking Program With Certified Specialist Ann Hunkins May 1

April 12, 2026 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will offer Discovering Wildlife Through Tracks and Signs from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Friday, May 1, 2026, beginning at the Los Alamos Nature Center.

This immersive, field‐based program invites participants to explore the Spring landscape through the perspective of a wildlife tracker, uncovering the subtle clues and stories left behind by animals active in the warming season.

Led by Certified Wildlife Tracker Ann Hunkins, the outing introduces participants to far more than footprints. Attendees will learn to recognize Read More

SFCC To Host Rattlesnake Avoidance Clinic For Dogs

April 12, 2026 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

SFCC Splash Spring Glass Club Sale April 29-30

April 12, 2026 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

A selection of glass artwork from a previous SFCC Glass Club Sale. Courtesy/SFCC

SFCC News:

Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) Splash Spring Glass Club Sale is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 29 and April 30.

This student sale features functional bowls, platters and vessels, jewelry, games, outdoor accent pieces and sculptures.

Exhibiting artists include Barbara Bloomberg, Bob Carson, Luetta Donalds, Gurudaya Khalsa, Nina Mastrangelo, Diana Shepherd, Yahne McLemore, Jayne Nordstrom, Andrea Polli, Ellen Premack, Fred Roensch and Leslie Walker Hirsch.

This free event is in the SFCC Main Hallway Read More

RDC To Host Business Booster Workshop At SALA April 14

April 12, 2026 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

From Regional Development Corporation:

Los Alamos and surrounding area businesses—we hear you! Join us from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday, April 14, at SALA Los Alamos Event Center for a free Business Booster Workshop Intensive & Networking Lunch to boost your business.

Workshop topics: