Education

New Mexico PED To Offer 3,000 Paid High School Internships

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Public Education Secretary Mariana D. Padilla

PED News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico high school students will have access to as many as 3,000 paid summer internships next year, giving them hands-on work experience in careers ranging from health care to technology.

The New Mexico Public Education Department’s (PED) Summer Enrichment Internship Program, launched in 2021, is expanding through a new statewide coalition led by Education at Work. The eight-week internships will focus on high-demand industries identified by the Department of Workforce Solutions.

“Students from every corner of our Read More

Los Alamos Public Schools Board Of Education Named 2025 New Mexico Large District School Board Of The Year!

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Members of the Los Alamos Public Schools Board of Education from left, Melanie Colgan, president; Sondra Wyman, vice president; Lauren Coupland, secretary and members Ellen Specter and Ryan Adams. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

New Mexico School Boards Association (NMSBA) has selected the Los Alamos Public Schools Board of Education as the 2025 Large District School Board of the Year. Los Alamos was recognized for their exemplary governance, visionary leadership, and significant impact on student success across the district.

This statewide honor celebrates school boards that demonstrate Read More

NNMC Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Program Seeks Third Party Comments

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NNMC News:

ESPAÑOLA — The baccalaureate degree program in nursing (RN to BSN Program) at Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) in Española, is seeking written, third-party comments from the public and program stakeholders in preparation for an onsite accreditation review by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), scheduled for March 2-4, 2026.

The evaluation team will review the RN to BSN Program’s ability to meet the CCNE Standards for Accreditation of Baccalaureate and Graduate Nursing Programs (amended 2024).

CCNE, an autonomous accrediting entity, is recognized by Read More

Daily Postcard: Night Sky Over Cabin On Valle Grande

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Participants in a night sky program gather around the movie set cabin in Valle Grande at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Photo by Richard Gonzales/NPS

VCNP News:

Registration is now open for several ranger programs at Valles Caldera National Preserve (VCNP).

Programs that require registration:

  • 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐃𝐞𝐜. 𝟏𝟗: 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬-𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐤𝐢 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧 – https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm…
  • 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐃𝐞𝐜. 𝟐𝟎: 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚 – https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm…
  • 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐃𝐞𝐜. 𝟐𝟏: 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐲 –
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SFCC Announces Spring 2026 Continuing Education Catalog Featuring Acclaimed Author Elaine Koyama

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SFCC News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) Continuing Education proudly announces the release of its Spring 2026 Noncredit Class Catalog, highlighting 87 new courses and an expanded range of programs designed to serve Santa Fe’s vibrant and curious community of lifelong learners.

Building on the college’s strong relationships with community and corporate partners, the new catalog celebrates collaborations with Revolution Bakery, The Railyard Performance Center, Dance Earth Creations, The Four Seasons Resort Santa Fe, Sky Railway, Agua Fria Nursery, CHOMP, The Reel Life Read More

Public Safety Moment: Slow Down Especially In Ice & Snow!

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COUNTY News:

Despite Thursday morning’s weather and hazardous road conditions, Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) officers conducted 20 traffic stops and issued nearly 30 citations, most of them for speeding.

Several drivers were cited for traveling more than 26 miles per hour – or more – over the posted speed limit.

Excessive speeding on wet or icy roads is extremely dangerous. LAPD reminds all drivers to slow down and exercise caution during their commutes—no matter the weather or road conditions.

Also, when seeing emergency vehicle lights and hearing sirens, pull over!

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SFCC Offers Free ‘English As A Second Language’ Classes

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Recent SFCC ESL students celebrate their program completion. Courtesy/SFCC

SFCC News:

SANTA FE — Do you or someone you know want to learn English as a Second Language? Whether you speak no English at all, only know a little, or even if you know a lot of English, SFCC has classes for you.

Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) will offer a free 14-week English as a Second Language (ESL) session from Jan. 26 to May 7 to any adult who wants to learn English. New students must attend an orientation session to register for classes. The orientation session will include testing and placement as well as registration Read More

This Week In Sports: Dec. 9-13, 2025

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SPORTS News:

This week the Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers have boys and girls wrestling, basketball games at home and away. Topper girls and boys also have a swimming and diving Invite this week in Santa Fe.

The Topper sports games and events are covered by the Los Alamos Daily Post sports team, which includes John McHale, Mike Cote and Nate Limback.

This Week’s Hilltopper Sports Schedule:

Dec. 9 Tuesday

  • Girls/Boys Wrestling vs Belen Home – 3 p.m.
  • Boys Basketball vs Kirtland Central Away – 4:30 p.m.
  • Girls Basketball vs Kirtland Central Away – 6 p.m.

Dec. 11 Thursday

  • Girls Basketball vs McCurdy
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SFCC Visual Arts Gallery To Open ‘Our Home Gardens: 12 New Mexico Fine Art Photographers’ Thursday Jan. 22, 2026

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‘Entrance to the Garden’ photo by Laurie Tümer for SFCC exhibition ‘Our Home Gardens: 12 New Mexico Fine Art Photographers’. Courtesy/SFCC

SFCC News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) Visual Arts Gallery opens “Our Home Gardens: 12 New Mexico Fine Art Photographers” with a reception 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22. The exhibition will continue through Feb. 18. The Visual Arts Gallery is in the Fine Arts Center on campus at 6401 Richards Ave.

“SFCC is very fortunate to present this exhibition, which is co-curated by Sage Paisner and Laurie Tümer,” explained Director of Art on Campus Linda Read More

SFCC And SF Higher Education Center To Close For Winter Break Dec. 20 Through Jan. 4

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Santa Fe Community College campus in winter. Courtesy/SFCC

SFCC News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC), and the Santa Fe Higher Education Center (HEC), will close for Winter Break from Saturday, Dec. 20 through Sunday, Jan. 4. All campus facilities will be closed. No classes, activities or student services will be available. SFCC’s early childhood development center Kids Campus and the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center also will be closed.

SFCC, SF Higher Education Center, and Kids Campus will reopen with regular hours Monday, Jan. 5. SFCC’s William C. Witter Fitness Read More