Education

LAPS Sending 22 Students To NM Tech Science & Engineering Fair

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Los Alamos High School students Linus Plohr and Lilia Viteva with their gold medals. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Twenty-two students will represent Los Alamos Public Schools at the New Mexico State Science and Engineering Fair at New Mexico Tech in Socorro on April 11 after competing at the New Mexico Northeastern Regional Science and Engineering Fair last month.

“We are excited to see so many of our students qualify for the next level of competition,” said LAPS Science Fair Director Davine Jones.

Students heading to the New Mexico State Science and Engineering Fair include:

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Equinox To Perform In Spring Showcase At The Lensic

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Equinox includes from left, Yuiko Yamaguchi, Emilia (Milly) Bonser, Payton Sutherland and Sequoya Ke. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen/C’YA

Equinox includes from left, Yuiko Yamaguchi, Emilia (Milly) Bonser, Payton Sutherland and Sequoya Ke. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen/C’YA

By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA)

What happens when you bring together talent and opportunity? Equinox. The Equinox here is a very talented group of young ladies brought together by a touchstone of observational opportunity for potential, Allison Rich. Rich moved here two years ago, Read More

Community Invited To Wednesday’s Local Emergency Planning Committee Quarterly Meeting: Are you Prepared For Fire Season?

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos Fire Department’s Wildland Fire Division and the Los Alamos County Office of Emergency Management will give a Wildland Fire Preparedness presentation, hosted by the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), 1-2 p.m., Wednesday, March 18. Please join via Zoom.

Local businesses and residents are encouraged to attend. Experts will discuss tools and knowledge community members can utilize to help reduce wildfire risk to protect individuals and property.

“I cannot stress enough the importance of preparing in advance for the coming fire season,” LAFD Wildland Fire Read More

LAPS Seeks Applications For Dist. 1 School Board Vacancy

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LAPS News:

The Los Alamos School Board is in search of a person to fill the vacancy left on the board with the departure of current member Dr. Margie Serrato who represents School Board District 1. Member Serrato cited for her resignation effective March 26, “pressing family obligations that demand an expeditious relocation”.

The School Board will begin accepting applications from residents of District 1 through March 26, and hopes to decide on an applicant to fill the vacancy at the School Board meeting April 14, 2026. The term will run through Dec. 31, 2026.

School board members are responsible Read More

Santa Fe Community College To Host Northern New Mexico Healthcare Career Fair April 15

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SFCC Medical Assisting students in the SFCC Simulation Lab. Courtesy photo

SFCC News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College will host the Northern New Mexico Healthcare Career Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, in the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center, 6401 Richards Ave., 87508.

The public is invited to attend and encouraged to complete a registration form at https://bit.ly/NNMHealthcare-career-fair-2026. The event is presented in partnership with the Northern New Mexico Workforce Integration Network (WIN), SFCC Foundation and the Regional Development Corporation Read More

PEEC Presents ‘Strange New Worlds: NASA’s Exploration Of The Solar System’ March 27

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PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will host Strange New Worlds: NASA’s Exploration of the Solar System from 7-8 p.m., Friday, March 27, 2026, at the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium.

This family‐friendly program will take audiences on a tour of the planets, moons, and icy debris that make up Earth’s solar neighborhood, highlighting the remarkable discoveries made by robotic spacecraft over the past decade and the questions scientists hope to answer in the years ahead.

Designed for enthusiasts of all ages, the presentation will explore everything from frozen Read More

Court Of Appeals To Display Artwork Of Middle School Students Who Practice Restorative Justice

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NMSC News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The state Court of Appeals will host an exhibition of artwork by students who follow restorative justice principles to resolve conflict and reduce harmful behavior at their middle school in Albuquerque.

About 20 students in the Circle Keepers program at Garfield STEM Magnet and Community Middle School will display their art from noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 18, in the foyer of the Court of Appeals Building, which is next to the University of New Mexico School of Law. 

The artwork reflects the experiences of students in grades 6 through 8 who learn communication and Read More

Step Up Gallery Showcases Pride & Joy Of Art In Our Schools

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Los Alamos Public Schools art teachers at the Feb. 26 reception of the All Schools Student Art Show at Step Up Gallery. Back row from left, Amber Paz-Csibi, Dottie Lopez, Lisa Fisher, Claire Stewart and Andrea Lynch. Front row from left, Mary Grace and Libbi Lovejoy. Not shown are Jessie Ross, Stephanie Spanier Rittner and Ame Mashburn. Courtesy/Step Up Gallery

Crowds of people attend the opening reception of the All Schools Student Art Show Feb. 26 at Step Up Gallery. Courtesy/Step Up Gallery

Step Up Gallery News:

The opening reception for the All Schools Student Art Show is a joyful celebration Read More

How To Spot AI Content — Share Your Thoughts!

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LADP News:

AI can easily and realistically create images, video and audio.
These tools can be used to spread misinformation, manipulate content, or make scams look believable online.

Scroll to learn:
 • How to recognize common signs of AI-generated text, images, video and audio
 • Practical ways to verify suspicious content before sharing it
 • Simple steps to fact-check information and avoid misinformation

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Using AI For News? Read This First & Share Your Thoughts!

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LADP News:

AI can help you navigate the news faster—but it can also introduce errors.
From summarizing reports to customizing news feeds, AI can speed up how information spreads, sometimes without the nuance or accuracy you need.

Scroll to learn:
• How AI can help you gather and understand news faster
 • Common AI pitfalls like hallucinations, bias and missing context
 • Practical ways to fact-check AI-generated information and verify claims

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