Education

State Readies Universal Child Care With Focus On Workforce, Quality

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ECECD News:

SILVER CITY — New Mexico’s Early Childhood Education and Care Advisory Council on Wednesday outlined efforts to expand access, improve program quality and support its early childhood workforce as the state prepares to implement universal child care Nov. 1.

Council members discussed several initiatives aimed at strengthening New Mexico’s child care system and ensuring universal access, including a newly launched low-interest child care revolving loan. The fund will help providers expand, renovate or build facilities to meet the increasing child care demand.

“Universal Read More

Northern New Mexico College Interns Explore Career Opportunities In The Community

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Sabrina Gonzales. Courtesy photo

NNMC News:

ESPAÑOLA — In Fall 2024, Northern New Mexico College’s (NNMC) Career Services Department launched a transformative internship program designed to provide career-ready opportunities for first-generation college students from underserved communities. The internships are designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and workforce readiness. During the program’s first year, Career Services has placed 50 students in paid internships across a range of high-demand fields.

“Many of our students who come from underserved areas lack Read More

Pawlak: Pellucid Perspectives

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By JOHN PAWLAK
White Rock

The trouble with numbers is that they can be hard to relate to. And the bigger the number, the harder it becomes. People tend to prefer small numbers. Well, not when talking about salaries though!

When teaching math, students would complain to me about having to learn concepts that were “totally useless, Mr. Pawlak!”. For example, they hated irrational numbers and imaginary numbers, stating that they would never have to deal with things that confusing in real life. I told them that in many ways, I agreed. With the average number of children under 18 per family now being 1.94, Read More

Op-Ed: From Crisis To Recovery: The New Mexico Higher Education Dept.’s Role In Ensuring Fiscal Responsibility

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By GERALD HOEHNE
Chief of Staff
New Mexico Higher Education Department

When an institution is in trouble, the problems can pile up quickly.

From the outside, the damage appears irreversible. It takes a significant, collective effort—sometimes the comprehensive work of an entire government agency—to not only stop the landslide but to begin the painstaking work of rebuilding.

The New Mexico Higher Education Department has been that agency, and I want to share a positive, but often unheard, story about two of our state’s institutions that are now on the path to recovery thanks to our dedicated, Read More

Ranking Member Heinrich Celebrates National Public Lands Day With Advocates & U.S. House Natural Resources Committee

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Sen. Martin Heinrich, Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee, Tracy Stone-Manning, President of The Wilderness Society, Janessa Goldbeck, CEO of Vet Voice Foundation, and Ryan ‘Cal’ Callaghan, Board Chair of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers celebrate National Public Lands Day Sept. 24. Courtesy photo

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:

ALBUQUERQUE — Ahead of National Public Lands Day, Sept. 27, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Read More

This Week In Sports: Oct. 2-4, 2025

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SPORTS News:

This week, the Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers teams have some home and some away games for soccer, football, Cross Country, and volleyball.

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

                        

This Week’s Hilltopper Sports Schedule:

Oct. 2 Thursday

  • Boys Soccer vs St. Pius Away – 3 p.m.

Oct. 3 Friday

  • Football vs Belen Home – 7 p.m.
  • Volleyball vs St. Pius at ABQ Academy Invite
  • Girls/Boys Cross Country at Pat Amato Invite Denver

Oct. 4 Saturday

  • Boys Soccer vs ABQ Academy Home – 11 a.m.
  • Girls Soccer vs ABQ Academy Home
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LAHS & LAMS Riders Build Course They’ll Race On Oct. 4-5

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Phoebe Reid, Hans Gardner and Zachary Bolin-Ryan working on the lower single-track section of the racecourse. Courtesy photo

Cullen McLean rake in hand and Adis Bock clearing the road section of the course. Courtesy photo

By PAULA KNEPPER 
LAHS & LAMS Mountain Bike Team

While most classmates caught a few extra hours of sleep, Los Alamos High School (LAHS) and Los Alamos Middle School (LAMS) mountain bike team athletes were on the mountain at first light Saturday, tools in hand.

The team spent the morning at Pajarito Mountain Ski Area carving in the racecourse for the Oct. 4-5 New Mexico Interscholastic Read More

Scenes From Lucky Ducky Day 2025 At Ashley Pond Park

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Family Strengths Network held its popular Lucky Ducky Day 2025 today at Ashley Pond Park. The event drew a large crowd of kids and adults eager to try out the many activities offered at the event. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

The Ducky race was a very popular event. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Scene from today’s Lucky Ducky Day at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Face painting was a popular activity offered at Lucky Ducky Day today at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Jump houses delivered lots of fun today at Lucky Ducky Day. Photo Read More

Tharp: Statement Of Candidacy For UNM-LA Advisory Board

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By CONNER TIFFANI THARP
Candidate
UNM-LA Advisory Board

Los Alamos County,

My name is Conner Tiffani Tharp and I am announcing my candidacy for the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Advisory Board. Earlier this year, I was appointed to fill a vacancy on the board, and I am honored to now seek election to continue serving our community.

Serving on this board is important to me because UNM-LA plays a vital role in providing accessible education and career pathways in northern New Mexico. I want to continue to ensure that students of all ages, especially our non-traditional students, have the support Read More

The Y Kicks Off Smart Start Program For Teens

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The Family YMCA News:

Ready to become stronger, faster, and more injury-resistant? The Family YMCA’s Teen Strength Training class is designed to help athletes (and future athletes!) build powerful muscles, protect joints, and prevent injuries—giving them the edge on the field, court, or track.

Whether seeking to enhance performance or simply get fitter, this program is the perfect way to level up one’s game.

Sign up today and start training smarter, not harder! Read More