Education

Register For 2026 Los Alamos County Little League

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By KARMELA MARTINEZ
Los Alamos 

Imagine believing in something that brings people outdoors on beautiful days, gathers us in open parks instead of closed rooms, and reminds us to slow down and be present. A belief rooted in effort, patience, and humility. Where success isn’t guaranteed and failure is part of the journey, not something to fear. It’s a space where time matters less than participation, where what we give to the moment shapes the outcome. That kind of belief builds community, teaches resilience, and reminds us that showing up together is what truly matters.

That belief is exactly

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NNMC Study Finds Attitude Makes All The Difference In Saving Energy At Home

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Steph Zawadzki

NMMC News:

ESPAÑOLA — People often feel helpless to make a difference in large-scale issues such as climate change.

Yet according to Steph Zawadzki, MSc, assistant professor of psychology in Northern New Mexico College’s Arts & Human Sciences Department, available data suggests that the residential sector accounts for one fifth of all energy use for the entire grid. That means that simple actions to reduce energy usage in our homes can have a sizable impact on our environment. Zawadzki is the lead researcher on a groundbreaking new study that reveals that people who believe Read More

LAHS Students Plan Protest Of ICE Abuses Friday

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By ABEL SAYRE
Co-organizer
LAHS student

The Los Alamos chapter of Indivisible is pleased to support a student organized walkout and protest at LA High School this Friday Jan. 30, in response to the widespread abuses by ICE in Minneapolis and around the nation.

Leaving the school at 1 p.m., students and their supporters will march to Ashley Pond, where a rally will be held at about 1:30 p.m.

Indivisible encourages people of all ages who are fed up to attend the march and/or rally, and bring signs, noisemakers, and more. Read More

Los Alamos National Laboratory: FY 2025 Economic Impact

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Evening view of Los Alamos National Laboratory. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

  • $2 billion in employee salaries across 6 northern New Mexico counties; $752 Million spent with local businesses

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) released its annual Economic Impact Report detailing spending during fiscal year 2025, which ended Sept. 30. With an annual budget of $5.28 billion, the Laboratory is a major economic driver in the state.

“For more than 80 years, Los Alamos National Laboratory has played a critical role in New Mexico’s economy and its communities,” Laboratory Director Thom Mason said. Read More

LAHS Hockey To Host Senior Night Saturday Evening

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SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos Varsity Hilltoppers hockey team will celebrate Senior Night this weekend as they take the ice for a special home game at 6:15 p.m. Saturday at the Los Alamos County Ice Rink.

The Hilltoppers will face off against the New Mexico Ice Wolves in what promises to be an exciting and meaningful matchup.

Senior Night is an opportunity for the community to recognize and honor the dedication, hard work, and leadership of the team’s senior players, who have contributed years of commitment to the program.

Fans, families, and community members are encouraged to attend and show their

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Traveling Exhibition At New Mexico Museum Of Natural History & Science Showcases Armor In Animal Kingdom

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The ancient mammal Doedicurus, with Smilodon on top attacking. This specimen on view in the traveling exhibition Animal Armor: The Evolution of Armor in Dinosaurs. Courtesy/NMMNHS

NMMNHS News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS) welcomes a new traveling exhibition exploring the natural defenses that animals have evolved over millions of years. Animal Armor: The Evolution of Armor in Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Animals will be on view when the museum reopens this spring. 

“From Ankylosaurus to armadillos, animals have been evolving new ways to Read More

LANL Foundation Awards $100,000 In STEM Framework Grants To Support STEAM Education In Northern NM

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LANL Foundation News:

ESPAÑOLA — Sixteen schools and community-based organizations throughout Northern New Mexico received grants to support the work they are doing to innovate STEAM education. 

Made possible by $100,000 in funding from the National Nuclear Security Administration for STEM career pipeline development, this one-year grant initiative will support hands-on learning and help to build a regional STEAM framework — an educational approach that integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math to foster inquiry, critical thinking, and problem-solving Read More

LAPS Invites Community To Special Presentation This Thursday

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Dr. Ben Springer

LAPS News:

Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) invites the public to a special presentation featuring Ben Springer, co-author of Optimistic Teaming: Coordination Strategies for Tough Student Situations, starting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29 at Barranca Mesa Elementary School.

Dr. Springer is an award-winning and nationally certified school psychologist. He is also the author of several books and has served in schools as an autism specialist, school psychologist, behavior specialist, and Director of Special Education. In 2017, Dr. Springer together with Dr. Ben Belnap, Read More

UNMLA To Host My Favorite Lecture: American Poetry Feb. 4

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UNMLA News:

The UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) My Favorite Lecture Series 2026 will open with American Poetry: Forests, Places and Robert Frost from 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, in Wallace Hall on the UNM-LA campus. The lecture will be presented by Virginia Grant, Ph.D., who is assistant professor of English and department coordinator of humanities at UNM-LA.

The event is for UNM-LA donors, supporters, staff, faculty, friends and lifelong learners.
For inquiries or to RSVP, contact Karen Williams, director of development, at
karen.williams@unmfund.org. Read More