Education

Chamisa K-Kids Donate To Los Alamos Animal Shelter

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The Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos K-Kids of Chamisa Elementary School gather on Thursday, with Animal Shelter Manager Paul Sena and Chamisa Art Teacher/K-Kids Sponsor Andrea Lynch to celebrate their successful campaign of collecting items to donate to the Animal Shelter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

COMMUNITY News:

The Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos K-Kids of Chamisa Elementary School in White Rock placed a donation box in the lobby of the school for parents, students, teachers, and visitors to place items to be donated to the Los Alamos County Animal Shelter.

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Northern New Mexico College Selects ‘Ellucian Student’ To Modernize Technology, Transform The Student Experience

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NNMC News:

ESPAÑOLA and RESTON —Ellucian, the leading higher education technology solutions provider, has announced that Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) has selected Ellucian Student powered by Banner to modernize institutional operations and transform the student experience.

Ellucian Student is an AI-powered, SaaS-native Student Information System (SIS) designed to support the end-to-end student lifecycle — from recruitment and enrollment to degree planning and lifelong learning.

Transitioning from a legacy provider, NNMC will implement the solution to strengthen services, Read More

What AI Can Do — And What It Can’t: Share Your Thoughts!

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Los Alamos Daily Post News:

Is AI actually helpful? Scroll to see…

• What generative AI does well
• When it can meaningfully support your work
• When it’s the wrong tool to rely on

AI is most effective when it amplifies human expertise—not when it tries to replace it.                                                                                                             

Did this help you feel more informed? Take our short survey and share your perspective. Read More

Pac 8 To Offer Two Classes During Winter Break

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Courtesy/PAC 8

PAC 8 News:

PAC 8 is offering two sessions of classes over winter break. Both of these classes help students learn about teamwork and provide a creative outlet for them. They also help students to develop their technical skills plus they are a lot of fun!

Session 1 — Dec. 22 and Dec. 23 from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. and will be a stop motion animation class.  Students will learn the basics of 2-D and 3-D animation. These classes teach skills like storyboarding, character and set design, and how to use animation software and equipment to create stop motion films using materials like clay, LEGOs and Read More

Legislative Education Study Committee To Meet Dec. 17-19

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LESC News:

SANTA FE — The Legislative Education Study Committee (LESC) will meet Wednesday, Dec. 17; Thursday, Dec. 18; and Friday, Dec. 19 in Room 322 at the New Mexico State Capitol.

The three-day meeting will convene lawmakers and state education officials to discuss ongoing public education initiatives and legislative priorities.

Schedule: 

  • Day 1, Dec. 17 — LESC will begin its December hearings with a report on results from the state’s school climate survey, along with recommendations to strengthen the behavioral health workforce in New Mexico’s schools. The committee will also hear
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Los Alamos Community Foundation Provides ABC Suicide Prevention Training To Los Alamos Commerce And Development Corporation Staff

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Attending the ABC Suicide Prevention Training session on Nov. 5, from left, Trainer Dawnmarie Shipley, Discover Los Alamos staff Paul Grubel, Ambassador Program Manager Jennifer Armstrong, LACDC Executive Director Lauren McDaniel, Building Manager Clarice Rodriguez, Discover Los Alamos Director Melanie Pena, Discover Los Alamos staff Annie Kuiper. Not pictured Program Manager and Anchorum Fellow for the LACF Brandi Weiss. Photo by Brandi Weiss

LACF News:

The Los Alamos Community Foundation (LACF) organized and facilitated an ABC Suicide Prevention Training session on Nov. 5,

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UNM-Los Alamos Registration Open For 2026 Semester

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UNM-LA News:

UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) is now accepting registrations for Spring 2026 classes! Secure your spot early—classes begin Jan. 20, and registration remains open through Jan. 30.

Financial aid options may be available. Students can make an appointment with Jenny Duran, financial aid officer, by reaching her at 505.662.0341 or jenduran@unm.edu to discuss potential options.

For information about registering for classes, call 505.662.5919 or visit student services in Building 1 on the UNM-LA campus. To view the spring schedule, visit losalamos.unm.edu and navigate Read More

Epilepsy Foundation To Host Education Day January 2026

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UNM News:

Epilepsy Foundation New Mexico is pleased to host Epilepsy Education Day on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, at the University of New Mexico (UNM) Center for Development and Disability.

Epilepsy Education Day is an educational conference for pediatric, teen, and adult patients and their families. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn from renowned epileptologists and epilepsy professionals.

Light lunch will be provided. Childcare will not be provided; this event is geared toward the patients and parents or caregivers.

Epilepsy Education Day New Mexico 2026 Agenda 

  • 9 a.m.
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Life After 50: Only You Know Why And DEI

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By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
Champions of Youth Ambitions

This column is to encourage those who have yet to take advantage of two FREE programs to do so before it is too late.

The first is our annual Community Asset Awards. You can nominate anyone who lives, works or goes to school in our community to be recognized for doing great things. It takes about 5 minutes and can be done online. If you can’t do it online, then call us and we’ll take your information over the phone.

You must know a great person, organization or business you could brag about from some point in 2025? We ask that you not Read More