Education

High School Students From Across Nation To Compete In Poetry Out Loud National Finals

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ART News:

WASHINGTON, D.C.—After months of competitions in classrooms and communities nationwide, the 2026 Poetry Out Loud National Finals will take place April 28–29 in Washington, DC.

Reciting poetry from an anthology that celebrates historic American voices in recognition of America’s 250th anniversary, state and jurisdictional champions will compete for the national champion title and a $20,000 cash prize.

Poetry Out Loud is a dynamic poetry recitation competition for high school students that is designed to improve public speaking skills, build confidence, and teach about literary Read More

PEEC Presents ‘Discovering The Wild Bees Of Northern New Mexico’ With Researcher & Educator Olivia Carril

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Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites the community to a free in‐person and live‐streamed presentation, “Discovering the Wild Bees of Northern New Mexico”, 6-7 p.m., Tuesday, April 14, at the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium. The program will be led by Olivia Carril, a renowned wild bee researcher, educator, and co‐author of The Bees in Your Backyard: A Guide to North America’s Bees.

New Mexico is home to nearly 1,000 species of wild bees, making it one of the most important regions for bee diversity in North America. Many of these species Read More

Stay Safe On The Trails: Living And Hiking Responsibly With Wildlife In Los Alamos County

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Bobcat. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Living in Los Alamos County means sharing our beautiful landscapes with a wide range of wildlife. While encounters with animals like bears, mountain lions, bobcats, coyotes, deer, and rattlesnakes are relatively uncommon, they do happen—especially along trails and open spaces. Understanding the risks and practicing smart habits can help keep you, your pets, and wildlife safe.

Wild animals are not naturally aggressive toward humans, but they may react defensively if surprised, protecting young, or seeking food. Off-leash pets are one of the most common Read More

Environmental Services To Close For Staff Training April 8

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Environmental Services will be closed Wednesday, April 8, for employee development, safety training, certification compliance, and facility maintenance.

This includes operations at the Eco Station and the White Rock Overlook Convenience Center. Trash, yard waste, and recycling collection services will also be suspended. Collection services for those impacted will be provided Thursday, April 9.

Environmental Services will hold one training and certification day per quarter to ensure all employees remain compliant. The quarterly closure is to minimize Read More

High School Students Invited To Apply To FBI Teen Academy

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FBI News:

High school students interested in spending time with the FBI in Albuquerque or Las Cruces are encouraged to apply for the agency’s 2026 Teen Academy.

The Las Cruces Teen Academy will take place June 10–12, 2026.

The Albuquerque Teen Academy will take place from July 6–July 10, 2026.

Applications will be accepted through the end of business April 24, 2026. 

The FBI Teen Academy allows students who will be in high school during the 2026/2027 school year an opportunity to experience the inner workings of today’s FBI.

The FBI’s Teen Academy program in Albuquerque and Las Cruces allows high Read More

New Mexico Higher Education Summit Draws 300+ Attendees

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HED News:

LAS CRUCES — More than 300 educators and policy professionals from colleges and universities across New Mexico attended the third annual Higher Education Technical Summit, the only state-organized conference of its kind in the country.

Attendees engaged in forward-looking policy discussions on financial aid, national trends in state higher education funding and strategic campus capital investments. Presentations spanned academic policy, institutional planning and research, adult education and other emerging priorities shaping the future of higher education. 

“Now Read More

Los Alamos High School Astronomy Club To Present Two Student‐Led Planetarium Programs At PEEC

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Courtesy/PEEC

Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

The Los Alamos High School Astronomy Club will present two student‐led planetarium programs at the Pajarito Environmental Education Center’s (PEEC) Los Alamos Nature Center.

Program 1: Planetary Defense — What Happens When an Asteroid Hits Earth?

  • Friday, April 10, 7-8 p.m.
  • Lead Presenter: Lydia Davis

What would happen if an asteroid hit Earth? How can we protect ourselves from interplanetary threats? How must we look to the future to avoid the same fate as the dinosaurs? Come to Los Alamos High School Astronomy Club’s presentation on planetary defense Read More

LAHS Softball Plays For The Cure April 11 At Hope Field

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By CAMERON DREHER
Assistant Softball Coach
Los Alamos High School

The Los Alamos High School and Española Valley High School softball teams invite the community to our inaugural Play for the Cure softball game, Saturday, April 11, at Hope Field at Overlook Park in White Rock. Opening ceremonies will begin at 9:45 a.m. with the game kicking off at 10 a.m.

The Los Alamos High School softball team will wear blue to raise awareness for colon cancer.

The Española Valley High School softball team will wear gray to raise awareness for brain cancer.

We are excited to bring two communities together through Read More

New Mexico Invests $1.9M To Expand Youth Outdoor Access

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Wumaniti Earth Native Sanctuary engages Indigenous and rural youth in traditional horseback riding, archery, mustang rescue and shelter building. Courtesy/EDD

EDD News:

SANTA FE — A $1.9 million investment through the state’s Outdoor Equity Fund will connect over 22,000 youth across 14 counties to 62 programs that promote wellness and expand outdoor access.

Applications for overall FY26 funding surged 141% over the previous year, with 228 organizations requesting $7.8 million in funding against $4 million available.

“This state investment in our youth is amplified by nearly $2 million Read More

Los Alamos JJAB & Teen Center To Partner On Movie Night

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COMMUNITY News:
Los Alamos JJAB’s upcoming Teen Movie Night will offer a pre-party at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at the Los Alamos Teen Center.
Free food and games will be offered.
At 7:45 p.m., participants can walk from the Teen Center to SALA Los Alamos Event Center to watch MegaMind.
For additional details, visit the JJAB website.
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