LAMS Washington, D.C. 2027 Spring Break Trip Sign Up
EDUCATION News:
Attention current 7th grade students: Sign up is underway for next year’s annual 8th grade Washington, D.C. trip for Los Alamos Middle School and home school students.
Click on the QR code to sign up today to reserve your spot and lock in your price for this wonderful, educational once in a lifetime trip with your friends and classmates to our nation’s capital and Baltimore.
Call Roberta Cocking at 505.670.0679 with questions. Read More
Matthea Fung, Alyssa Sun, And Helena Welch Awarded 2026 Los Alamos Phi Beta Kappa Scholarships
Phi Beta Kappa scholarship recipients: Matthea Fung, Alyssa Sun, and Helena Welch. Courtesy/LAPS
By JOYCE A. GUZIK
Officer
Phi Beta Kappa
Thanks to the generous support of alumni donors, the Los Alamos Association of Phi Beta Kappa is pleased to announce $1000 scholarship awards to Matthea Fung, Alyssa Sun, and Helena Welch, 2026 graduates of Los Alamos High School.
Matthea Fung will attend Virginia Tech, majoring in mathematics with a focus on math education.
Alyssa Sun will be attending Yale University and majoring in applied math or statistics.
Helena Welch will attend the California Read More
LAHS Junior Andrew Bacrania Awarded 2026 Rensselaer Polytechnic Medal
LAHS Calculus teacher Stephanie Abney (left) and LAHS Physics teacher Debbie Grothaus pose with the 2026 Rensselaer Medal recipient Andrew Bacrania. Courtesy photo
LAHS Principal Eric Ziegler presented the 2026 Rensselaer Medal Award to junior Andrew Bacrania. Courtesy photo
LAPS News:
Los Alamos High School junior Andrew Bacrania has been selected to receive the Rensselaer Polytechnic Medal for 2026. He was nominated for this honor by the LAHS Mathematics and Science Departments. Principal Eric Ziegler presented Drew with his award during a ceremony attended by his family and members Read More
LAHS DECA Students Attend International Career Development Conference
LAHS students preparing to attend the closing ceremonies for ICDC. Pictured are (back, left to right) Alianna DeHerrera, August Ovaska, Lance Metcalf, Roccl Del Mauro, Presley Haight, Jayden Burns, Jasmine Heft and (front) Michael Velasquez-Saiz and Luke Creel. Courtesy photo
LAPS News:
Nine Los Alamos High School (LAHS) students attended the 2026 International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Atlanta, Georgia from April 25 – 28.
Seniors Luke Creel, August Ovaska, Jasmine Heft, Rocco Del Mauro, and Lance Metcalf, along with juniors Presley Haight and Michael Velasquez-Saiz, Read More
Los Alamos Arts Council Announces Events For Summer
It’s nearly June, and the Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) is kicking off the summer already. Its small but mighty team is up to everything from pre-concert lectures to increased social sewing to plein air painting at Bathtub Row Brewing Coop. Not to mention: Summer Camp. Also, there are new activity offerings for teens, families and adults. As a reminder, the community can find the LAAC’s most updated calendar of events here: https://www.
An Open Book: Summer Job
By DAVID IZRAELEVITZ
Los Alamos
My Mom finagled my first real job the summer of 1976, joining her at a factory that made Navy lifeboats. On my first day, I was placed at a table in the corner of the factory floor. My task was to put together and shrink-wrap little fishing kits: a few fish hooks, some fishing line, bait made of nasty-looking leathery strips, an instruction booklet, etc. Mowing lawns paid a lot less, but it was outdoors, with the side benefit of a then-healthy-looking suntan. Other than more money, the only advantage of working in a factory that I could think of was that, before iPods or Read More
LAHS Seniors Receive Awards And Scholarships
Recipients of the Knights of Columbus Scholarship are (left to right) Cara Gauss, Laila Muller, Steven Romero, Hayden Watkins, Olivia Shipman and Adalyn Trujillo. Courtesy/LAPS
Lance Metcalf (left) received the Rotary Great Expectation Award for Solid B Students. He was also the recipient of the Paul Harris Fellow Award. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Sixty Los Alamos High School seniors were presented with local awards and scholarships during the Senior Scholarship Ceremony held during senior week at the high school.
Through the generosity and support of numerous community groups and organizations, Read More
Museum Of Natural History & Science, Neighboring Businesses See Strong Visitation After Grand Reopening
NMDCA News:
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science has shattered spring attendance records and boosted nearby businesses since its grand reopening on April 4.
“When we were preparing to reopen last month, we weren’t sure what the public response would be,” said Dr. Anthony Fiorillo, Executive Director of the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science. “But from the moment we opened our doors, we’ve seen an outpouring of support from our community. We’re incredibly grateful to all the visitors who have stopped by since our reopening, and we’re excited to welcome Read More
UNM-Los Alamos Honors 70 Graduates At 2026 Ceremony
UNM-Los Alamos graduation ceremony held May 15 in Duane Smith Auditorium. Courtesy/UNM-LA
UNM-LA News:
UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) celebrated fall 2025 and spring 2026 graduates during its ceremony on Friday, May 15, at the Duane Smith Auditorium.
Speakers included Dr. Rebecca Estrada, higher education and workforce development specialist at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and John A. Hill, associate laboratory director, weapons engineering, at LANL. Dominique Sandoval was the student speaker.
Dean Brent Pickett congratulates the graduates on their accomplishment. “Through Read More
‘The Arts Of Democracy’ Mobile Museum Exhibit Visits Libraries Throughout New Mexico This June
NMDCA News:
This June the Wonders on Wheels Mobile Museum brings its exhibit, “The Arts of Democracy in New Mexico” to libraries across the state.
The exhibition honors the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and highlights ideals of freedom and self-government and how they have been expressed in art forms, particularly in New Mexico.
Visitors can see the exhibit and participate in hands-on learning activities at public libraries, as well as a few community events, for free.
When & Where:
- Wednesday, June 3, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m., Los Luceros Historic Site, 253
LAHS Students Help Give Safety Town A New Look
LAPS Superintendent Jennifer Guy, along with teacher James Steritz, police officers and students pose with the new buildings that will be unveiled at this year’s Safety Town. Courtesy/LAPS
Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone, left, poses with the new Safety Town buildings along with Officers Harris, Smith and Weiss. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos High School students in the Stagecraft and Theatrical Building Trades class, in collaboration with Los Alamos County and the Los Alamos Police Department, have been busy building new props for this year’s Safety Town. Safety Town Read More
Enjoy The Sounds Of Summertime Music With Hummingbird Camp Students At Jemez Historic Site
NMDCA News:
Jemez Historic Site and Hummingbird Music Camp offer summer youth concerts to everyone 6-7 p.m., Saturdays, June 6 to July 25.
Enjoy a free concert series performed by campers from Hummingbird Music Camp at Jemez Historic Site while strolling the site after hours.
This free event is open to the public. Hummingbird Music Camp is an eight-week-long summer sleep-away camp in Jemez Springs for children 8-14 years old. Campers receive daily private lessons on an instrument and participate in group rehearsals and concerts.
The Site partners with local organizations to provide cultural Read More
Five LAHS DECA Students Earn Marketing Certification
Los Alamos High School DECA students from left, Jasmine Heft, Lance Metcalf, Presley Haight, Rocco Del Mauro, and Sawyer Brunette earned the American Marketing Association (AMA) ‘Associate in Marketing’ Certification. This is the first year that National DECA has partnered with the AMA to award the credential, said LAHS DECA Advisor Dr. Sharon Hurley. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Five Los Alamos High School DECA students earned the American Marketing Association (AMA) “Associate in Marketing” Certification.
Seniors Rocco Del Mauro, Jasmine Heft, and Lance Metcalf, junior Presley Haight, Read More
Los Alamos Phi Beta Kappa Association Announces Winners Of Regional Scholarships
By WENDEE BRUNISH
Los Alamos Phi Beta Kappa Association
The Los Alamos Phi Beta Kappa Association announces the winners of its regional scholarship awards for 2026. In just the fourth year of awarding regional scholarships, due to generous donations from its members, the Los Alamos Phi Beta Kappa Association was able to award six $1,000 scholarships.
Its goal is to support historically under-represented groups in fulfilling their educational and career goals and making significant contributions to their communities, the nation and the planet in all areas of the liberal arts and sciences. Read More
IAIA Announces Pueblo Homelands Scholarship Endowment Established By Rose B. Simpson
Artwork by David Naranjo (Santa Clara Pueblo) ’17. Courtesy the artist; Photo by Jason S. Ordaz/IAIA
IAIA students in 2015. Photograph by Jason S. Ordaz/IAIA
IAIA News:
The Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA), the University for Indigenous Creative Excellence, is pleased to announce the establishment of the Pueblo Homelands Scholarship Endowment, created through an initial $50,000 gift from Rose B. Simpson (Santa Clara Pueblo) ’07, ’18, an IAIA alum, Trustee, and renowned artist. The new standalone endowed scholarship is intended to support undergraduate students at IAIA from Read More
Glisten Honors Locals Making A Difference
From left, Suzanne Lynne, 2026 Los Alamos Public Schools Teacher of the Year Beth Combs and Glisten Skin and Beauty Bar Owner Anesia Cope celebrate Combs’ award with a pre-selected service at the local spa. Courtesy/Glisten Skin and Beauty Bar
Los Alamos Public Schools 2026 Classified Employee of the Year Claire Schappert, left, is recognized by Glisten Skin and Beauty Bar Owner Anesia Cope. Courtesy/Glisten Skin and Beauty Bar
Glisten Skin and Beauty Bar News:
Glisten Skin and Beauty Bar at 1789 Central Ave #6 recently launched a new quarterly community recognition program to celebrate individuals Read More
Parent Education About Autism, Caregiver Empowerment
New Mexico Posts One Of Nation’s Largest FAFSA Completion Gains
NMHED News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico achieved one of the largest year-over-year FAFSA completion increases in the country this year, joining just three other states to hit a 20% gain as national completion rates reached an all-time high.
The National College Attainment Network (NCAN) reported that 54.7% of high school seniors nationwide completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as of May 1, nearly two months ahead of the June 30 benchmark. New Mexico stands out as one of only four states, alongside Alaska, Arizona and Florida—to record at least a 20% increase over last year, Read More
JROMC’s 53rd Oppenheimer Memorial Lecture To Feature Internationally Known Space Scientist Dr. Dante S. Lauretta
OSIRIS-REx launches from Cape Canaveral. Courtesy/United Launch Alliance
JROMC News:
The J. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Committee (JROMC) announces its 53rd Annual Public Lecture is 7 p.m. Monday, June 22, at Duane Smith Auditorium in Los Alamos.
In this free lecture, “Origins of Our Solar System: The NASA OSIRIS-REx Mission,” Dr. Dante S. Lauretta will discuss his work as the Principal Investigator of NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission.
OSIRIS-REx, a robotic spacecraft, traveled to near-Earth asteroid Bennu to collect and study carbon-based compounds that date from the very earliest times Read More
