Education

NM College Graduates Rank High For Economic Mobility

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NMHED News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico college graduates rank among the most likely in the nation to achieve economic security and mobility, according to a new study measuring education-to-employment outcomes across all states.  

The 2025 “State Opportunity Index” produced by the Strada Education Foundation reports that 70 percent of New Mexico college graduates achieve a positive return on investment (ROI) over 10 years. The ROI metric reflects graduates who earn more than workers with only a high school diploma and whose 10-year earnings exceed the cost of their degree.  

New Mexico is one Read More

NMSA’s Visual Arts Department Presents: ‘Homecoming’

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Ana Atalaya Magdalena “Dreaming of Across the River,” Multimedia on paper, 11 x 17 inches, 2024. Courtesy NMSA

NMSA News:

SANTA FE — Join NMSA for an exciting exhibition of Visual Arts Alumni artwork, celebrating the success of NMSA’s graduates over the past 16 years.

With NMSA’s Visual Arts Department in its 16th year of existence, many of our graduates are fully entrenched in their own art careers. Please join us in celebrating five exceptional Visual Arts Department Alumni in the second iteration of “Homecoming” | an Alumni Invitational Exhibition at NMSA’s Thaw Visual Arts Gallery.

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Teach Plus To Host Economic Mobility Summit At SFCC

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TEACH+ News:

After a successful June launch in Hobbs, Teach Plus New Mexico is bringing its Economic Mobility Summit Series to northern New Mexico to align education and workforce systems so students can build real careers and economic security.

The summit convenes educators, business leaders, policymakers, and community partners with three clear goals: build meaningful connections to foster collaboration, deepen understanding of education and workforce pathways through student experiences and post-secondary data, and collect diverse perspectives to strengthen college and career Read More

Los Alamos Fire Department Advises Community Portable Propane Fire Pits Are Prohibited At Holiday Lights Parade

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LAFD News:

To keep the community safe, the Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) advises that portable propane fire pits at the Dec. 6 Holiday Lights Parade on Central Avenue are prohibited.

Large crowds, tight spaces, and the presence of parade vehicles and floats create conditions where open flames and fuel sources are hazardous.

This measure is supported by Chapter 22-31(a)(1) of the Los Alamos County Code, which adopts the International Fire Code and places certain restrictions on the use of liquid propane at special events.

“We’re excited to welcome the community to one of Los Alamos’ most Read More

Los Alamos Gets Strong Marks On Recycling Know-How

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Manager Armando Gabaldon
Division Manager 
County Environmental Services 

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

On Oct. 17, two trailers carrying 23.33 tons of Los Alamos County’s recyclable material arrived at BarCO Recycling of Albuquerque for an audit to determine how adept County residents and businesses are at recycling.

Pretty good; it turns out.

Looking at the material collected from residential and commercial collections, drop off sites such as the Lemon Lot and Overlook Convenience Center, and Los Alamos National Laboratory, the waste audit summary Read More

Community Steps Up For Statewide Shift To Free Child Care

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Children are busy learning through play at the Little Forest Playschool. Courtesy photo

By MARLENE WILDEN
Los Alamos Daily Post
marlene@ladailypost.com

New Mexico became the first U.S. state to guarantee no-cost child care starting Nov. 1, making services free for families of all income levels with children up to age 13.

The roughly $600 million-a-year program is funded largely by investment earnings from the state’s $10 billion Early Childhood Education and Care Fund, which has grown since its creation in 2020 using revenue from oil and gas taxes.

The state joins European countries such Read More

Los Alamos AP Government Students Organize Food Drive

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From L to R: LAHS Juniors Angus Smith, Aditya Viswanathan, Seb Koglin and William Nettleton drop off non-perishable items collected during the food drive. Photo by Hari Viswanathan

By ADITYA VISWANATHAN

This November, our AP Government classes at Los Alamos High School got to turn what we were learning into real action. The recent government shutdown highlighted the role of federal programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and how critical it is for families in New Mexico. It quickly became clear how vulnerable households can be if benefits are delayed or stretched Read More

LAHS Holds Fall Letter Of Intent Signing Day

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Los Alamos High School held their National Letter of Intent to Participate Wednesday in the lobby of LAHS. Signing letters are, L/R Hannah Lee sighing with Southern Virginia for swimming, Abigail Swigert signing with the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs for Cross Country and Lyudmila Mosley signing with the University of Alaska Fairbanks for cross country and skiing. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

UNM-Los Alamos On 2 Hour Delayed Opening Today

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UNM-Los Alamos campus will delay its opening until 10 a.m. today. Courtesy/UNM-LA

UNM-LA:

Due to winter weather conditions, the UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) campus will delay its opening until 10 a.m. for today, Thursday, Dec. 4.

About UNM-LA

UNM-LA is an innovative, rigorous and affordable comprehensive branch community college that provides foundations for transfer, leading-edge career programs and lifelong learning opportunities. More information about UNM-LA is available at losalamos.unm.edu. Read More