Education

Unearth Ancient Stories With Fresh Insights Into Ancient Mogollon-Mimbres Pottery At Brown Bag Lunch Jan. 14

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NMDCA News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA) invites the community to dive into the rich history of the Mogollon-Mimbres Culture with a free lunchtime presentation by Archeologist Dean Wilson, titled “Some Ceramic Types from the Mogollon-Mimbres Country; Culture, Clay, Change, Connections, and Classification,” and look into the distinct pottery types that mark the long occupation of the Mogollon Highlands.

Characteristics of pottery of various native agriculture groups who lived in areas of the Mogollon Highlands in Southwestern New Mexico reflect Read More

Los Alamos Public School Facilities Department Receives Ben Lujan Maintenance Team Award

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Members of the Los Alamos Public Schools Facilities Department gather after receiving the 2025 Ben Lujan Maintenance Team Award. Courtesy/LAPS 

LAPS Director of Facilities/Operations Tommy Castillo, center, with Facilities Secretary Amber Miera and Custodial Supervisor Herman Salazar with their Facilities Master Certificate from CES/PSFA. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) announces that the LAPS maintenance team has been honored with the Ben Lujan Maintenance Team Award for 2025.

“We are honored to receive this award recognizing our department’s dedication, Read More

Hot Tip: Ashes To Ashes

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State of New Mexico News:

New Mexicans know: There’s nothing quite like coming home to cozy up in front of the fire. Whether wood stove or kiva fireplace, whether for a one-night flame or cooking dinner every evening, fires are winter tradition from Cloudcroft to Cimarron.

This winter has brought record-breaking early season warmth, but cold days are coming, meaning it’s time to crank up the heat at home.

Fire doesn’t end when flames die down:

  • You have to dispose of wood ash safely, too. Tossing ash over the porch railing won’t cut it — even “cold” ashes retain enough heat to ignite flammable materials.
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LAPS Recognizes Outgoing School Board Members Ryan Adams And Ellen Specter

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Outgoing LAPS School Board members Ellen Specter and Ryan Adams were recognized for their service to the district at the December School Board meeting. Courtesy photo

LAPS News:

The LAPS School Board will kick off the first meeting of 2026 with the installation of two new school board members. Margie Serrato and Antonio Jaurigue were elected last November to represent District 1 and District 2, respectively. Their term will run through 2030.

Serrato is replacing Ellen Specter, who has served on the School Board since 2017. Throughout her years of service, she contributed to numerous districts Read More

Los Alamos Public Schools On Two-Hour Delay

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From Superintendent Jennifer Guy:

Los Alamos Public Schools will be on a 2-hour delay today, Jan. 9, due to winter weather conditions. 

This delay will give our crews time to make sure parking lots and sidewalks are clear and safe for staff and students. 

Buses will arrive at their usual stops 2 hours late. School will begin 2 hours late. Please be safe in your travels and watch for possible ice on roadways and sidewalks.

Two-hour Delayed Start:

  • Buses will arrive at bus stops two hours later than the usual pickup time.

School start times during a 2-hour delay:

  • Elementary schools – 10:10 a.m.
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SFCC And Santa Fe HEC To Close In Honor Of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

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SFCC News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College, 6401 Richards Avenue, and the Santa Fe Higher Education Center, 1950 Siringo Road, will be closed Monday, Jan. 19, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

No classes or activities will be held, and no other student services will be available. The college’s early childcare and education center, Kids Campus and gym, the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center, also will be closed. Both campuses will reopen Tuesday, Jan. 20, which is the first day of classes for the SFCC spring semester.

Spring credit classes begin Tuesday, Jan. 20. Registration Read More

Learn About Hunting In NM From Past To Present Jan. 17

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NMHS News:

You’re invited to a presentation by Matthew J. Barbour, NM Historic Sites Deputy Director, “Taylor Talks: An Archaeological Perspective on Hunting in New Mexico”, 2-3 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 17.

Hunting has always played a pivotal role in Native American subsistence and culture. This presentation explores the archaeology and history of hunting in New Mexico from the arrival of hunters and gatherers to the twenty-first century.

Throughout his career, Barbour has published more than 200 nonfiction articles and monographs. In 2012 and 2014, he was awarded the City of Santa Fe Heritage Read More

SFCC Services Unavailable Before 11 a.m. Jan. 14 Due To Campuswide Convocation Employee Meeting

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Santa Fe Community College campus. Courtesy/SFCC

SFCC News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College’s services including front desk reception, academic advising, registration assistance and the cashier’s office will not be available Wednesday, Jan. 14 until 11 a.m. due to a campuswide Convocation employee meeting. Services will resume after 11 a.m. via email, phone, online and in-person. William C. Witter Fitness Education Center (FEC) will be closed until 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, for an in-service Fitness employee training.

The Santa Fe Higher Education Center, 1950 Siringo Road, Read More