Education

100+ Women Who Care Charitable Event Feb. 12 At UNM-LA

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COMMUNITY News:

Volunteer organizers of the 100+ Women Who Care-Los Alamos quarterly philanthropic dinners have announced that their next event is 5:30-7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 12, in the Student Center, Building 2 on the UNM-LA Campus at 4000 University Drive.

Enterprise Bank & Trust is sponsoring this first-quarter charitable event.

The event is a call for local women (all are allowed; however, there is also a separate men’s quarterly event) to donate $100 to a local nonprofit organization. At the dinner, three local nonprofits that have applied and been randomly drawn present Read More

Head Slapping No Longer Allowed In High School Football

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SPORTS News:

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — In an ongoing focus on minimizing risk of injury in high school sports, the NFHS Football Rules Committee strengthened a rule related to illegal personal contact. Both revisions recommended by the committee were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors. 

The Football Rules Committee is composed of one member from each NFHS member state association that uses NFHS playing rules, along with representatives from the NFHS Coaches Association and NFHS Officials Association. 

Previously, Rule 9-4-7 stated that defensive players could not use the Read More

UNM-LA Students Awarded New Mexico All-State Academic Team Scholarship

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UNM-LA student Alegandra Pizano Mendez, UNM-LA Dean of Instruction Brent Pickett, Ph.D., and UNM-LA student Grace Johnson at the New Mexico State Capitol in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Wednesday, Feb. 28. Courtesy photo UNM-LA News:

SANTA FE — UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) students Grace Johnson, Alegandra Pizano Mendez and Mateo Torres were awarded the New Mexico All-State Academic Team Scholarship Jan. 28 at the New Mexico State Capitol.

The recognition is presented to high-achieving college students who demonstrate academic excellence and intellectual rigor, along with leadership and service Read More

New Student Drop Off Procedures At Piñon Elementary Starting Monday, Feb. 9

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LAPS News:

Los Alamos Public Schools is pleased to announce that the new parking lot and drop off area at Piñon Elementary School will open Monday, Feb. 9. This is the most recent development in the construction of the new school in White Rock.

The entrance to the school from Sherwood Blvd will now be for the buses and staff only. The bus loop will remain the same; however, the parking lot will be designated for staff only.

Families may drop off students using the entrance lane along Grand Canyon. Drivers are urged to watch for merging traffic coming from both directions on Grand Canyon and for students Read More

Attempt To Overhaul New Mexico’s Education Administration System Rapidly Fails

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Bill Sponsor Sen. Bill Soules, D-Las Cruces

By ANDRÉ SALKIN
The Santa Fe New Mexican

A yearslong effort to return public education oversight in New Mexico to an appointed state school board and superintendent, rather than a Cabinet secretary, saw a quick end this week.

The Senate Education Committee on Wednesday rejected Senate Joint Resolution 3, sponsored by Democratic Sen. Bill Soules of Las Cruces, by a vote of 6-2.

Soules billed the proposal as a way to bring stability to New Mexico’s education system “regardless of which party is in power,” following a high turnover of education secretaries Read More

New Mexico Students Address Natural Disasters Through STEM Innovation At Statewide Competition

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NM STEM News:

The STEM Innovation Network, in collaboration with the LANL Foundation, is proud to announce the 7th annual New Mexico Governor’s STEM Challenge, a statewide STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) competition that empowers high school students to work in teams to design innovative, STEM-based solutions to real-world challenges facing New Mexico.

The 2026 challenge question asks students to lead the state’s response to climate and disaster:

“As natural disasters continue to affect New Mexico (e.g., wildfires, floods, drought, heat waves, dust/windstorms, Read More

LAPS Encourages Eligible Students To Ride The Bus Feb. 11

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LAPS News:

It’s that time again! Los Alamos Public Schools is encouraging all eligible students to ride the school bus to and/or from school on Wednesday, February 11 as part of “Ride the Bus” Day. This initiative not only helps the environment but also funds the LAPS Transportation Department. The goal is to have 1,000 riders.

Two days a year, the New Mexico Public Education Department has each school district tally student ridership for transportation funding: once in December, and again in February. The school district receives funding for school bus transportation based on the number of Read More

New Mexico Teacher Leaders Advocate At Capitol For Math, Attendance, Teacher Prep, School Funding Priorities

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TEACH+ News:

SANTA FE — As New Mexico’s 30-day legislative session gains momentum, Teach Plus New Mexico Policy Fellows and alumni are at the Roundhouse today through Friday with a clear message: when students have strong math instruction, reliable attendance support, well-prepared teachers, and equitably funded schools, economic mobility becomes possible. Over three days, the teachers will meet with legislators to share both what they’re seeing with their students and concrete, research-driven policy recommendations.

“Our teachers are bringing more than their Read More

Toppers Fall To Pojoaque Elks 56-66

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Lan Frazier makes a layup past the defense of Joziah Salazar for 2 of his 22 points for the game. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

SPORTS News:

The Toppers traveled to Pojoaque to play the Pojoaque Elks in a non-district game played the Ben Lujan gym Tuesday night. The Toppers had a strong first half and took a small lead into the locker room at the half, but the Elks took over the game in the second half and pulled ahead for the win 56-65.

Ben Brousseau ducks under the defense of Joshua Gonzales in the first quarter as he brings the ball down court. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Dylan Baca drives Read More

SFCC Announces Opening Reception For ‘Visions From The Constructed Mind’ Feb. 26

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Stairway to Heaven – acrylic gouache on canvas 60”x 30”. Courtesy photo

The Hours – acrylic gouache and micaceous iron oxide on 36” diameter canvas. Courtesy photo

SFCC News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College announces an opening reception for Visions from the Constructed Mind from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 26 in the Dean’s Gallery in the Fine Arts Center, 6401 Richards Ave. 87508. The exhibition features the abstract art of Atma Bernardi, an alum of SFCC’s Fine Arts program. The reception is free. Refreshments will be served. The exhibition continues through Friday, March 27.

Director Read More