LAPS Announces 2025 Devi Raju Citizenship Award Winners
Los Alamos Middle School Devi Raju Citizenship Award recipients. Courtesy/LAPS
Aspen Elementary School Devi Raju Citizenship Award recipients. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) recently presented the 2025 Devi Raju Citizenship Awards to students at each elementary school and Los Alamos Middle School (LAMS).
Elementary students were selected by their classroom teachers based on demonstrated
exceptional kindness and generosity of spirit towards their fellow students. The same criteria applied Read More
2001 LAHS Graduate Kyle Trottier Assumes Command Of Training/Operations For 38,000+ Soldiers At Ft. Bliss Texas
LTC Kyle Trottier, a 2001 graduate of Los Alamos High School and son of Andre and Cherie Trottier of Los Alamos, changed command of 1-37 Armored Regiment 2nd Brigade, First Armored Division, May 22, 2025 at Fort Bliss Texas. LTC Trottier completed a 2-year command and missions training of more than 5,000 Ukrainian soldiers in Germany 2024, completing fleet modernization of all unit M1 tanks, and a highly successful deployment to the National Training Center. LTC Trottier is pictured with his wife, Hilary, 2nd Brigade CSM William Thacker, left, and Brigade Commander Colonel Douglas Baker, Read More
LAPS June 10 Board Meeting Canceled, Will Meet June 23
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Board meeting scheduled for June 10 has been canceled.
The board will next meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 26, in the LAPS Board Room.
The packet for this meeting will be posted on Monday, June 23. Read More
The Evolving Workplace: Avoiding Discrimination Claims Throughout The Employment Lifecycle
EEOC News:
Looking for a course to walk you through the ups and downs of managing people throughout the lifecycle of employment? Then look no further! Join EEOC experts for this one-of-a-kind training on navigating evolving EEO issues throughout employment – from recruitment and hiring, through the dreaded performance management process, to accommodations, and even separation. Learn how to mitigate risks and avoid liability throughout the employment lifecycle.
This workshop is designed for supervisors, managers, HR personnel, and attorneys. Learn from EEO experts as they Read More
Think New Mexico: Majority Of New Mexico School Districts Now Include Financial Literacy in High School Graduation Requirements
From Think New Mexico:
Forty-five of New Mexico’s 89 school districts, reaching 46.93% of all public school students in the state, have made financial literacy a high school graduation requirement for students entering ninth grade in the 2025-2026 school year and thereafter, according to a new survey completed by Think New Mexico. Thirty-five of those districts require completion of a year-long financial literacy course, while ten require at least a semester. Think New Mexico recommended ensuring that all students receive high-quality financial literacy education since the 2020 publication Read More
$3M Available For Enriching Outdoor Youth Programs
FY25 awardee New Mexico Wilderness Alliance’s Outdoor Academy offers hands-on outdoor recreation job training and internships to Taos High School and Taos Pueblo Day School students. Courtesy photo
EDD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Outdoor Recreation Division invites organizations to apply for the FY26 Outdoor Equity Fund, supporting programs that connect youth from communities across New Mexico to enriching outdoor experiences.
The first of two FY26 rounds opened June 1 and will close July 31, 2025. A second cycle will run from Jan. Read More
Four Openings Remain For The 3-Week 2025 Summer Film Intensive Program
Courtesy photo
Courtesy photo
PAC 8 News:
For the 5th consecutive year, PAC 8 will be teaming up with the Los Alamos Teen Center, the Youth Activity Center and Fuller Lodge Art Center, to offer the Summer Film Intensive. Open to youth ages 13-18, this 3-week program will take participants through all of the steps in the process of creating an original short film – screen writing, camera operation, production planning and location shooting, acting, editing, and numerous other aspects of the film process. Students will write, produce, and star in multiple original short films.
The cost to put on Read More
‘Hope Is Not A Strategy’ … LANL Tour Details Operations To Reduce Risk Of Wildfires
LANL Emergency Management Division Leader Jeff Dare addresses members of the media on May 28 at the Emergency Operations Center during the Wildfire Preparedness Media Tour. Courtesy/LANL
Media visit the East Jemez Interagency Fire Center during the May 28 Wildfire Preparedness Media Tour. Courtesy/LANL
LANL Wildland Fire Program Manager Richard Nieto addresses the media May 28 at the East Jemez Interagency Fire Center during the Wildfire Preparedness Media Tour. Courtesy/LANL
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Let’s face it: the odds are not looking Read More
LAPS Announces 2025 Employees Of The Year
Barranca Mesa Elementary School First Grade Teacher Charmine Travers has been selected 2025 LAPS Teacher of the Year and Los Alamos Middle School Security Guard Bradley Harlow has been selected 2025 LAPS Classified Employee of the Year. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools has announced that Los Alamos Middle School Security Guard Bradley Harlow has been selected as the 2025 LAPS Classified Employee of the Year, and Barranca Mesa Elementary School First Grade Teacher Charmine Travers has been selected LAPS Teacher of the Year.
LAPS hosted a red carpet affair for Employees Read More
Summer Food Video Campaign Receives National Recognition
ECECD News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A campaign promoting free summer food for New Mexico children has been recognized by the international Telly Awards.
The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) Summer Food Program Campaign has won a Silver Award in the General Public Service/PSA category for a playful and engaging television spot promoting the Summer Food Service Program, which provides free, nutritious meals to children throughout the summer months.
The video takes a humorous approach to a serious issue: childhood hunger. The video opens in moody black and white, Read More
Guardians Of The Night Star Party June 14
NMMSH News:
Watch the night sky come alive Saturday, June 14, 2025, as the Astronomy League and the New Mexico Museum of Space History invite the public to a breathtaking celestial celebration.
From 8–10 p.m., enjoy live views of deep-sky objects, expert astrophotography demonstrations featuring real-time image stacking, and a special talk from a museum educator on light pollution, dark sky preservation, and the science of night sky-friendly lighting.
This free, family-friendly event is suitable for attendees of all ages and interests.
In the event of inclement weather, programming Read More
Wonders On Wheels Mobile Museum Travels State In June
NMDCA News:
The Wonders on Wheels Mobile Museum, a division of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, is hitting multiple corners of the state this June with the exhibit, “Eight Sites, One History: Explore the Past at New Mexico Historic Sites”.
Visitors can see the exhibit, sponsored by New Mexico Historic Sites, which highlights the distinctive stories revealed at each of the state’s eight sites, from Indigenous lifeways to Spanish settlement to US statehood and beyond. Visitors of all ages can also participate in hands-on learning activities.
These upcoming community events Read More
New Mexico State Library Supports ‘Color Our World’ Summer Reading Programs Statewide
STATE News:
New Mexico State Library (NMSL) is supporting summer reading programs at public libraries throughout the state.
This year’s theme for public libraries is “Color Our World”, which invites libraries to celebrate art, creativity, and artistic expression.
NMSL offers support to libraries through digital and physical materials for distribution, as well as training opportunities for librarians to learn and share ideas for hands-on craft activities, reading tracking boards, games, and special events that tie into the program theme.
Summer Reading Programs are at the heart of Read More
Santa Fe Community College To Close Thursday June 19 In Honor Of Juneteenth
Summertime view of the Santa Fe Community College campus. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
- Santa Fe Higher Education Center at 1950 Siringo Road will remain open on June 19
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) will be closed Thursday, June 19, in honor of Juneteenth. No classes or activities will be held, and no other student services will be available. The college’s early childhood development center, Kids Campus, and the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center also will be closed. Santa Fe Higher Education Center, 1950 Siringo Road, will remain open on June 19.
SFCC will reopen and services Read More
Free Public Lecture With Dinosaur Scientist Dr. Spencer Lucas To Kick Off ScienceFest
NMC News:
Dr. Spencer Lucas, Curator of Paleontology at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, will present a public lecture titled “Rethinking Mass Extinctions”, at 7 p.m., Thursday, June 19, at Fuller Lodge. He offers a radically different perspective on one of Earth’s most dramatic biological events. Drawing from decades of research, Dr. Lucas challenges conventional thinking by reevaluating the evidence and arguments surrounding mass extinction events.
The talk coincides with the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science’s newly remodeled exhibit, the 3,000-square-foot Read More
Scenes From C’YA Science Demo At Aspen Elementary
C’YA Sci Guy, Chad Lauritzen brings end of the year fun for Mrs. Gilbert’s 4th grade class at Aspen Elementary School. Courtesy/C’YA
Mrs. Gilbert’s 4th grade class at Aspen Elementary School expresses appreciation to C’YA Sci Guy, Chad Lauritzen, for bringing end of the year fun to them. Courtesy/C’YA
C’YA News:
Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA) Sci Guy, Chad Lauritzen brings end of the year fun for Mrs. Gilbert’s 4th grade class at Aspen Elementary School in White Rock.
The science lesson is one of Newton’s laws, along with some engineering. Teams build a safety system around the egg, which Read More
Scenes From JROMC Dinner Honoring Scholarship Winners
J. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Committee (JROMC) 2025 scholarship recipients, memorial lecture speaker Dr. John Dabiri, back row 4th from left, JROMC Vice-Chair Sara Scott, left, and JROMC Chair Anna Llobet Megias, right, gather for a photo at the special dinner held to honor the scholarship recipients Sunday at Gabriel’s restaurant in northern Santa Fe. The JROMC, with financial support from community donors, honors J. Robert Oppenheimer’s legacy through thought-provoking public lectures by distinguished speakers; a scholarship program for high school students exhibiting exceptional Read More
Library Announces Summer Reading Program: “Level Up!”
LIBRARY News:
The Los Alamos County Libraries invite readers of all ages to participate in the annual Summer Reading Program. The program goes live on Monday, June 2, and runs through July 26. The free, incentive-based program offers flexible participation for all reading levels and schedules. Readers can log their progress using Beanstack, an online platform that helps users track activities and stay motivated.
Participants can enter choosing one of three age levels: adults, teens, and youth (preschool through sixth grade). Each level includes fun and engaging challenges, options for Read More
LAHS Hosts 2025 Senior Scholarship Ceremony
Viki Liperato presented LAHS Alumni Scholarships to Anna Jacobson, Elizabeth Nolen and Estella Remillieux. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos High School seniors were presented with 125 local scholarships during the Senior Scholarship Ceremony held during senior week at the high school.
Congratulations to this year’s recipients and thank you to the community groups and organizations for their generosity and support of Los Alamos students.
Explorer Post 20 Scholarship
Miles Iverson, Caleb Moss, and Tristan Von Reyn
Eastern Star Scholarship
Annabelle Rosette
Aspen Elementary School Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: June 6-12, 2025
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.
For information, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for June 6-12, 2025:
Friday, June 6, 2025
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Replay 5-20-25
- 3 p.m. — Democracy Now!
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. — Coexisting With Cougars: Protecting Wildlife While Reducing Conflict
- 7 p.m. — Burning Memories –