Education

Reminder: Be A Better Dad Today … ‘10 Tools’ Conference This Saturday At Los Alamos Church Of Christ

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Speaker Ambassador Gregory Slayton

COMMUNITY News:

The “Be a Better Dad Today” conference is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., this Saturday, Oct. 18, at Los Alamos Church of Christ, 2323 Diamond Drive. Free registration and lunch will be provided.

The Honorable Gregory W. Slayton, best-selling author and father of four, doesn’t beat around the bush: “Being a good dad isn’t only vital for the future of our families and our society … it is critical to our own development as men.”

Be a Better Dad Today is an inspirational and practical guidebook for every father who wants to become the best dad he can be for his Read More

ENMU Celebrates 91st-Anniversary Homecoming

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Eastern New Mexico University Safe Ride Students. Courtesy/ENMU

ENMU News:

PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University is gearing up for a tropical-themed celebration as it welcomes alumni, friends, and family for the 91st annual Homecoming from Oct. 20-25.

Get ready to escape to “Greyhounds in Paradise.” This year’s theme promises an unforgettable week packed with cherished ENMU traditions and new events for all ages.

“This promises to be another great week of events and activities for alumni, students, and friends,” James Johnston, ENMU Chancellor said. “I love this time of year in general, Read More

New Tech Trades Programs At Northern New Mexico College: Carpentry, Welding, HVAC

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Courtesy/Carpenters Local 1319

Courtesy/Carpenters Local 1319

NNMC News:

Northern New Mexico College Technical Trades is excited to announce three new programs designed to prepare students for careers in high-paying, in-demand industries. HVAC Technology and Welding Technology programs launched at the beginning of the Fall 2025 semester. Carpentry Technology is now open for registration for eight-week classes that start Monday, Oct. 20, 2025.

All three programs were designed in conjunction with local unions to ensure students are trained to current industry standards. Graduates Read More

Op-Ed: New Mexico Is Leading The Way On Childcare – Now We Must Deliver

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By JACOB VIGIL
Chief Legislative Officer
NM Voices for Children

New Mexico has been on a mission to recognize early childhood education and care for what it is a public good that is essential to families, communities, and our economy.

In 2022, New Mexico voters overwhelmingly affirmed this mission by passing a constitutional amendment for early childhood funding. Now, we’re setting our sights even higher. Because of over a decade of advocacy from families, organizers, educators, and community leaders, with bold leadership from Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and the state legislature, Read More

UNM-LA Career Development Series Begins Oct. 16

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One of the buildings on the UNM-Los Alamos campus at 4000 University Drive. Courtesy/UNM-LA

UNM-LA News:

UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) is launching a new career development series titled “A Day in the Life Of …”. The six-week series will introduce speakers from various career backgrounds.

The series is 2-3 p.m. Thursdays, starting Oct. 16 and ending Nov. 20, in room 203 on the UNM-LA campus as well as via Zoom. Community members are welcome to attend.

New Mexico State Police Ofc. Antonio Herrera will speak on Oct. 16. He graduated from the 85th New Mexico State Police Academy in June 2013, starting his Read More

Los Alamos Firefighters Complete Paramedic School

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Los Alamos firefighters Nicholas Bever, Adrian Vigil, and Cory Miller, center, have graduated from Paramedic School at Santa Fe Community College. Their hard work, dedication, and commitment to advancing their skills make them important assets to the Los Alamos Fire Department and the community. Courtesy/LAC Read More

Posts From The Road: Mickey Mantle’s Boyhood Home Along Route 66 In Oklahoma

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Boyhood Home: The modest white wood-sided house at 319 S. Quincy Street in Commerce, Okla., is where Mickey Mantle spent his early years from age three until he signed a pro baseball contract after high school. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Mantle Homestead: The Mantle homestead included the house and a tin garage or barn on the side of the property. The open grassy lawn between the two structures is where Mickey Mantle spent every afternoon practicing his hitting skills. His father and grandfather served as his pitchers. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer Read More

SFCC Respiratory Care Open Houses Begin Oct. 30

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Respiratory Care student in the simulation lab. Courtesy/SFCC

SFCC News:

Applications are open through Dec. 12 for the Respiratory Care program for the Spring 2026 term

SANTA FE – Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) announces that the Respiratory Care program will host several open houses on Oct. 30, Nov. 17 and Dec. 3.

The Respiratory Care open houses offer prospective students the opportunity to visit the college’s state-of-the-art simulation labs, meet the Respiratory Care faculty and staff, and ask questions about the program. Prospective students can choose from a selection Read More

NMAA’s JP Murrieta Visits LAHS Sports Lit Students & Films Gametime Segment With Topper Girls Cross Country

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New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) Sports Information Director JP Murrieta speaking to teacher Lori Thompson’s Sports Lit students Thursday at Los Alamos High School. Photo By John McHale/ladailypost.com

NMAA Sports Information Director JP Murrieta filming a segment of Gametime with the Topper Girls Cross Country Team Thursday in Griffith Gymnasium. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More