History

Dr. Lee Lui: Happy Chinese New Year!

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Dr. Lee Lui with her friendly horse. Courtesy photo
Artist Xu Beihong’s famous brush painting of a horse. Courtesy photo

By Dr. LEE LUI
Los Alamos

Dear Los Alamos and New Mexico,

Happy Chinese New Year, the Year of the Horse!

Horse presence, power and freedom, look at those who are running in the open field in the west.
Horse presence, passion and wisdom, their joy and love for life, and to live honestly in the present,
Horse presence, transformation and moving forward, to change from a passenger to the driver of your own destiny.

So many heartfelt stories filled with those intelligent animals. We

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National History Day Showcase Featuring Local Students’ Projects Presented By Los Alamos Historical Society

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Historical Society News:

The Los Alamos Historical Society invites the community to a National History Day Showcase from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at Fuller Lodge.

Community members are invited to stop by, explore student projects, including exhibit displays, websites, and documentaries, and wish participants well before they advance to the regional competition in Santa Fe.

The 2026 theme for projects is Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History.

National History Day is a nationwide academic program for students in grades 6-12 that promotes in-depth historical research, critical Read More

Los Alamos Federated Republican Women Seeks Entries From Students For 2026 U.S. Constitution Essay Contest

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LAFRW News:

The Los Alamos Federated Republican Women (LAFRW) is seeking entries from students for its 2026 U.S. Constitution Essay Contest.

Since 2015, local students have been winning cash for their essays. The U.S. Constitution Essay Contest is designed to challenge students to learn more about the U.S. Constitution and to express original, thoughtful ideas in essay writing. Essays are judged on how completely and clearly the ideas are stated and supported. Grammar, spelling and punctuation are also considered. The judging is blind.

Students in grades 4-12 who reside in or attend school Read More

Friends Of History Calling For Volunteers To Become Walking History Tour Docents—Register Now For Training

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FOH News:

The Friends of History of the New Mexico History Museum invite you to become a docent for our Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Santa Fe. Our docents use their training and personality to engage visitors and locals for two hours with insights into the major events, real-life characters, important landmarks and diverse cultures that have shaped Santa Fe and New Mexico for more than 400 years. You’ll do this while walking the picturesque streets of historic downtown Santa Fe.

Friends of History is a volunteer nonprofit organization championing New Mexico since 2017. Our signature Read More

Fr. Glenn: Illumination

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Well, last week in the Catholic Sunday Mass (Feb. 1) we heard Jesus open His Sermon on the Mount with the Beatitudes, describing the internal attitude and character of a true disciple—patience, kindness, sorrow for evil, peacemaking, fortitude, humility. And this weekend we’re back on the mountain with Jesus.

But today, Jesus shifts focus to outward mission and the fruits manifested by the true disciple’s internal character. He looks out at His audience of fishermen, laborers and common people and announces something very bold to these often downtrodden and minimized Read More

Piñon Elementary School Hosts National History Day Contest

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Forty-four Piñon Elementary School 6th graders participated in National History Day contest. Courtesy/LAPS

Sixth grader Olivia Conner-Lee’s project garnered 1st place – individual performance category. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Piñon Elementary School hosted its first National History Day (NHD) school contest last month. Forty-four 6th graders participated in five project categories: performance, documentary, website, paper and exhibit.

Students were also able to gain some pointers during workshops led by NHD students from Los Alamos Middle School.

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Los Alamos Daily Post Celebrates 14th Anniversary

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By CAROL A. CLARK
Owner/Publisher
Los Alamos Daily Post

The Los Alamos Daily Post is celebrating its 14th anniversary on Saturday, Feb. 7. It is our continued privilege to bring the latest news to our readers in Los Alamos, across the nation, and around the world every day of the year.

The news team is taking this opportunity to express our appreciation to our insightful columnists, citizen photographers and other contributors who add so much to the content we provide our readers. We are also very grateful to our advertisers – many have supported us faithfully since we first opened our doors. Each Read More

‘We’re Running Out Of Time’: Urgency Builds For Long-Awaited Navajo Code Talkers Museum

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By LILY ALEXANDER
The Santa Fe New Mexican

Advocates of Navajo Code Talkers — U.S. Marines in World War II who relayed critical messages in secret, unbreakable codes based on their Indigenous language — have been waiting seven years for a museum honoring the veterans.

Code Talkers themselves — only two still living — have been waiting far longer.

“They wanted to see this museum since 1971,” said Vern Lee, who serves on the board of the nonprofit Navajo Code Talkers Museum Inc. “That’s over 54 years ago.”

“And we’ve got nothing to show for it,” museum board Secretary and Treasurer Albert Damon chimed Read More

Historical Society Presents ‘If These Walls Could Talk Part 2: Buildings Behind The Fence’ Feb. 10

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LAHS News:

The Los Alamos Historical Society is pleased to invite you to the next lecture in the 2025–2026 Lecture Series, If These Walls Could Talk Part 2: Buildings Behind the Fence, presented in collaboration with Los Alamos National Laboratory and Manhattan Project National Historical Park.

This illustrated talk will explore lesser-known structures associated with the Manhattan Project and their fascinating roles in Los Alamos history.

Join LAHS for this engaging evening of history and discussion from 7–9 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 9, in the Pajarito Room at Fuller Lodge. Read More

Celebrate Love And Legacy With Your Favorite Valentine At NMHM’s First Friday Art Walk

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Courtesy/NMDCA

NMDCA News: 

Join us from 5–7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 6, at the New Mexico History Museum for an event that blends history, identity, and connection.

Step into the exhibition, Reflections on History, inside the Palace of the Governors during First Friday Artwalk in February—and bring your Valentine! Historic photos will mirror your own reflection, blurring the line between past and present. Celebrate the diverse stories of New Mexicans while discovering a little more about your story, too.

You can also use the “I Am” identity poem activity with your date to learn something new about Read More