Education
Free Planetarium Talk Explores Bats Of New Mexico Oct. 9
Local bat biologist Milu Velardi will discuss the species and challenges in a free talk, 6-7 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
New Mexico is home to a surprising variety of bat species, but these remarkable animals face growing challenges. The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will host “Bats All Around Us”, a free program, 6-7 p.m. at the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium with local bat biologist Milu Velardi.
The event is open to the public in person and online.
Velardi will introduce audiences to the bats that share our landscapes, Read More
Economic Developmemt Department Awards $2.2M To Connect 22,000 Youth With Outdoor Programs
NMEDD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department awarded $2,178,029 through its Outdoor Equity Fund to 61 programs that will provide outdoor education and career training to more than 22,000 youth across the state, with a special emphasis on low-income families and Tribal communities.
The Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD) is funding programs that provide hands-on outdoor education for young people from low-income families, with 14 serving Tribal communities. Recipients will provide over $1.7 million in matching funds, multiplying the impact. Forty of the awarded Read More
Española Teens Keep ‘Low And Slow’ Alive With Mini Lowriders: Community Invited To ‘Cruzin’ 2 Success’ Nov. 1
Courtesy photo
Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
In the Española Valley—the Lowrider Capital of the World— a new generation is carrying forward the “low and slow” tradition through hands-on engineering and art.
From 3–5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1, the public is invited to the Nuevo Mexicano Heritage Arts Museum (NMHA) on Museum Hill, 750 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, for “Cruzin’ 2 Success,” a free Community Day celebration showcasing teens’ 1:10-scale remote-controlled lowrider cars—complete with custom paint, murals, upholstery and working mini-hydraulics.
A Program Fueled by Enterprise Bank Read More
LAMC: Why You Shouldn’t Skip Your Annual Physical … Screenings That Save Lives
From Los Alamos Medical Center:
Many people put off their annual physical, if they feel fine, there’s no urgent need to visit the doctor. But skipping your yearly check-up can mean missing the early signs of serious conditions that are often treatable if caught early.
At Los Alamos Medical Center, we believe prevention is just as important as treatment. Your annual physical is a chance to check in on your overall health, catch issues early, and build a relationship with a provider who knows your unique health history.
What Happens During an Annual Physical?
A typical physical exam includes much Read More
ENMU Presents “The Giver” State Adaptation Oct. 2–4
ENMU News:
ENMU’s Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking is proud to present Lois Lowry’s “The Giver,” adapted for the stage by Eric Coble.
“The Giver” is an adaptation of the famous Newbery Award-winning book of the same name by Lois Lowry. The beloved story is that of Jonas, a twelve-year-old boy who lives in what seems to be a perfect society whose life changes when he is selected as the community’s receiver, the one person in the entire community who holds the memories of all human history. With the help of his mentor, the Giver, Jonas must come to terms with what he thought was his home and Read More
Taos Volunteer Parent-Educator Receives Hands-On Aviation Experience In Civil Air Patrol Teacher Orientation Program
NMCAP News:
TAOS — Mindy Jones, a local volunteer parent-educator with Taos Charter School, got a bird’s-eye view of northern New Mexico last Sunday, Sept. 21, when she took part in an orientation flight over Taos and southern Colorado with the local Taos Composite Squadron of Civil Air Patrol.
The flight, part of Civil Air Patrol’s Teacher Orientation Program (TOP), was piloted by CAP Maj. Blair Bouchier, a mission pilot with the squadron. The program gives educators a first-hand experience in applied aviation that they can take back into their classrooms to inspire students in science, technology, Read More
NMMNHS Announces Enormous New Duck-Billed Dinosaur Species Identified In Northwest New Mexico
Rendering of Ahshiselsaurus, a new species of theropod dinosaur discovered in the San Juan Basin. Courtesy/NMMNHS
NMMNHS News:
ALBUQUERQUE – A team of researchers, including a pair of paleontologists from the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS), has identified a massive new species of duck-billed dinosaur in the rocks of northwestern New Mexico.
This newly discovered dinosaur, which researchers named Ahshiselsaurus wimani, lived around 75 million years ago and may have weighed more than nine tons.
“Discoveries like this remind us that science truly is a community,” Read More
SFCC Announces Campus Closure For Microgrid Testing
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College’s (SFCC) Office of Facilities and Operations announces an electrical power shutdown and campus closure from Saturday, Oct. 11, through Monday, Oct. 13, to enable SFCC, the Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM), and SFCC contractor Siemens to work on the college’s microgrid test and commissioning.
During this period, all buildings located at 6401 Richards Ave. will be closed, and access will not be permitted. Please note that the Santa Fe Higher Education Center at 1950 Siringo Road will remain open and accessible.
Please be aware that some Read More
2026 New Mexico Teacher Of The Year: Nancy Orta
In a surprise visit today, Education Secretary Mariana D. Padilla announced that Nancy Orta of East Picacho Elementary School in Las Cruces is the 2026 New Mexico Teacher of the Year. Courtesy/NMPED
First grade teacher Nancy Orta celebrates with her students today at East Picacho Elementary School in Las Cruces after hearing she was named the of 2026 New Mexico Teacher of the Year. Courtesy/NMPED
NMPED News:
LAS CRUCES — Today, during a surprise announcement at East Picacho Elementary School in Las Cruces, New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) Secretary Mariana D. Padilla named Read More