Los Alamos Middle School Hawktalkers Coach Sherri Bublitz Honored As 2025 Speech Coach Of The Year
LAMS Hawktalkers Coach Sherri Bublitz, center, is honored as 2025 Speech Coach of the Year by the New Mexico Speech and Debate Association. LAHS Hilltalkers Speech & Debate Coach Margo Batha, right, nominated Bublitz for this award, presented here by her former students Donald Poston and Brandi Weiss. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Middle School and Hawktalkers Speech and Debate Team Coach Sherri Bublitz was honored as the 2025 Speech Coach of the Year by the New Mexico Speech and Debate Association (NMSDA).
AA Speech & Debate Director Elise Matton and Los Alamos High School Read More
Los Alamos Middle School 7th Grader Hannah Li Earns 3rd Place At 2025 State Spelling Bee In Albuquerque
LAMS 7th grader Hannah Li competing March 29 at the 2025 State Spelling Bee. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Middle School 7th grader Hannah Li placed 3rd at the 2025 New Mexico State Spelling Bee held March 29 in Albuquerque. She competed against 25 other students from across the state.
This was Li’s third trip to the State Spelling Bee. She placed second the last two years and has been participating in school and district spelling bees for four years.
“I have been participating in the spelling bee since I was in fourth grade,” she said. “In the 2021-2022 school year, I placed third in the Los Alamos Read More
NMSA: Winners Of 2025 Film Prize Junior New Mexico
NMSA News:
New Mexico School for the Arts students swept the prestigious Film Prize Junior New Mexico competition and festival, which was held April 4-6 at the Albuquerque Convention Center. Two NMSA students received top awards, and five NMSA students screened films at the festival.
The 2025 Film Prize Junior Grand Prize for Best Overall Film went to Tulsi Shaw (NMSA Visual Arts, Class of 2027) for their film Wings!!!. Tulsi also won Best Overall High School Fantasy Film.
Tegan Wetzel (NMSA Dance, Class of 2025) won the Best Overall Thriller award for his film Clean Radio.
Now in its fourth year Read More
Friends Of History To Host Pancho Villa Lecture May 7
FRIENDS OF HISTORY News:
Friends of History invites the community to a Wednesday lecture, “Raid And Reconciliation: Pancho Villa, Modernization, and Violence in the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands” presented by Brandon Morgan at 12-1 p.m. May 7. Free on YouTube.
Historian, educator and author Brandon Morgan examines Pancho Villa’s 1916 raid on Columbus, New Mexico, during the Mexican Revolution and sheds light on the connections between violence and modernization that shaped the U.S.-Mexico border. He explains how this border story continues to resonate into today’s debates about the borderlands. Read More
Still Time To Register For Los Alamos Public School’s MLSS & SAT Information Night Scheduled For Wednesday April 16
LAPS News:
There’s still time to sign up to attend the Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) MLSS & SAT Information Night 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 16 in the Los Alamos High School Speech Theater.
Parents and caregivers of students of all ages are invited to attend.
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn how the school supports students through the Multi-Layered System of Supports (MLSS) and the Student Assistance Team (SAT) process.
This session is perfect for families who want to better understand how academic, behavioral, and emotional needs are identified and addressed—with Read More
Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area Hidden Nine Patch Quilting Workshop April 26
Courtesy photo
NMHS News:
A stitch in time turns old clothes into beautiful quilts at the Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area (NRGNHA) Hidden Nine Patch Quilting Workshop.
Learn the art of upcycling and creating beautiful quilts from old clothes 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Saturday, April 26, at Los Luceros Historic Site. This special workshop focuses on the Hidden Nine Patch Quilting technique, allowing participants to transform discarded garments into stunning and unique quilts. Whether a beginner quilter or an experienced quilter, this workshop offers a creative and sustainable day of Read More
HED Secretary Rodriguez Advises Against Tuition Increases
NMHED News:
SANTA FE — Thursday, Higher Education Secretary Stephanie M. Rodriguez issued the following statement urging public colleges and universities in New Mexico to forgo tuition increases for the coming semester:
“Access and affordability remain key components of our mission in New Mexico to enhance the educational opportunities of more and more residents each year. In light of some colleges and universities making a decision to increase tuition and fees, I urge other public higher education institutions to refrain from shifting more costs onto their respective student bodies Read More
Los Alamos Master Gardeners To Sponsor An Evening With The Tomato Lady At Fuller Lodge Thursday May 1
Santa Fe Extension Gardener Jannine Cabossel aka The Tomato Lady. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos Master Gardeners News:
The Los Alamos Master Gardeners are sponsoring Santa Fe Extension Gardener Jannine Cabossel aka The Tomato Lady, in an evening program to tackle the question “How do I raise vegetables in this environment?”
There is no charge for this public program, which is 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, May 1 at Fuller Lodge.
Cabossel has been raising veggies and flowers in her 4,000 sq. ft. organic Artisan Garden in Santa Fe for more than 25 years. She is well experienced with the local short growing Read More
Take Survey For Upcoming Health, Wellness & Resource Fair
C’YA News:
Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA) is sponsoring a Health, Wellness and Resource Survey. It is meant for ages 18 and up. What things would you like to see here? What resources do you need more information about?
Take the survey here: https://forms.gle/UZnQsgw9tq8G5MiA6.
C’YA is not collecting individual information and will not respond. The goal is to have many things to offer at a May 3 Health, Wellness and Resource Fair, which will have information for all ages and stages of life.
Anyone who has additional questions, wants a hard copy or would like to respond in further detail may Read More
Playing The Hand You’re Dealt: A Tribute To Parents And Community
By JAMES RICKMAN
Los Alamos
Choices have consequences.
That’s what my parents used to say, starting back as far as I can remember. As a tiny kid I didn’t have the bandwidth or life experience to grasp the larger context of those three words beyond recognition that bad behavior led to delivery of a few quick, violent smacks to my backside from The Belt or a Rubbermaid dustpan.
Years later, during a few fall weekends each year, we were dragged up to the ski hill for work parties. As a husky kid, the lot I usually drew was hauling freshly chainsawed aspen stumps to the bed of a truck so they could be hauled away Read More
Judge Dismisses All Charges In Parent’s Suit Against LAPS
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
State District Court Judge Jason Lidyard has dismissed all 18 charges in the lawsuit brought by former Los Alamos High School parent Luckie Daniels against Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS).
Daniels filed an 84-page lawsuit against the district on Nov. 27, 2023, alleging her civil rights had been violated. She named the superintendent, assistant superintendent and members of the school board in her suit and sought $558,400 in damages (link).
“The dismissal of all counts in the case against Los Alamos School Board is a clear affirmation Read More
Los Alamos JJAB To Host Event For Teens At SALA April 15
Los Alamos JJAB News:
The next meeting of Los Alamos JJAB is 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 16.
The meeting will be held by video conference. The agenda is available at www.losalamosjjab.com.
The public is welcome, please contact JJAB at info@losalamosjjab.com or 505.709.8125 for additional information. Read More
Governor Signs Into Law Increase To Top Oil And Gas Royalty Rate On New Mexico’s Best State Lands
Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard pushed for legislation to increase the top royalty rate offered for new oil and gas development on the best state lands will be signed into law today by the governor. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
STATE News:
- Offering market rate for premium tracts would generate over a billion dollars in additional value for public schools, universities and hospitals
SANTA FE – Legislation pushed by New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard to increase the top royalty rate offered for new oil and gas development on the best state Read More
Gardens At Gisewa: Cooking, Eating, Growing Together
NMHS News:
Learn the “old ways” at Jemez Historic Site of how Indigenous Peoples farmed and shared food to prosper 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 27 at Jemez Historic Site.
Take part in the “Gardens of Gisewa: Cooking, Eating, and Growing Together” agricultural demonstration. The ancient village of Gisewa, much like other villages in the region, could have among other things been a place to gather and share what was brought from surrounding villages and areas.
The community is invited to attend and learn ways of growing crops and how to cook with those garden ingredients, then spend time sharing Read More
Rabbi Shlachter: Passover Begins Saturday Evening April 12
By Rabbi Jack Shlachter
Los Alamos Jewish Center
The 8-day holiday of Passover is the most widely celebrated holiday on the Jewish calendar and traditionally requires a great deal of advance preparation. (My blood pressure is already rising as I recognize the rapid approach of the holiday). This year, Passover begins on Saturday evening, April 12. Passover commemorates the release of the Jewish people from slavery thousands of years ago, and many of us will have in our minds and hearts the remaining 59 hostages still held captive in Gaza following the Hamas atrocities of 18 months ago.
The festive Read More
Four New Mexico Teachers Announced As Finalists For Presidential Teaching Award
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — Four teachers are in the running for the prestigious Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), serving as models and inspiration for educators and students across the state.
The finalists are:
- Alicia Gonzales, Pojoaque Valley Public Schools (math)
- Marion Markham, Santa Fe Public Schools (science)
- Demvia Maslian, New Mexico Military Institute (science)
- Jennifer Webb, East Mountain High School (math)
State finalists represent the most outstanding teachers New Mexico has to offer and serve as both a model and an Read More
Moon Tree Lands At NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
Moon tree seedling planted in the outdoor classroom at NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum. Courtesy/DCA
DCA News:
A pine seed that flew around the moon and back has set its roots at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum (NMFRHM). This Moon Tree will be unveiled to the public 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, April 11 in the under-construction outdoor classroom (formerly known as the Discovery Garden) at NMFRHM, at 4100 Dripping Springs Road in Las Cruces.
In September 2023, NMFRHM Instructional Coordinator Paul Steward applied to receive one of the seeds that traveled on the Artemis Read More
UNM-LA Registration Now Open For Summer & Fall Classes
The UNM-Los Alamos campus. Courtesy/UNM-LA
UNM-LA News:
Classes for UNM-Los Alamos’ (UNM-LA) summer and fall 2025 semesters opened April 7. Registration runs through June 6 for the summer and Aug. 29 for the fall but is highly encouraged before the start of classes. The summer semester starts June 2 and the fall semester starts Aug. 18.
Financial aid options may be available. Students can make an appointment with Jenny Duran, financial aid officer, by reaching her at 505.662.0341 or jenduran@unm.edu to discuss potential options.
For information about registering for classes, call 505.662.5919 Read More
Free Comic Design Workshop Led By Artist Jason Garcia at Los Luceros Historic Site April 16
Comic Design Workshop with Artist Jason Garcia April 16 at Los Luceros Historic Site. Courtesy/Artist Jason Garcia
New Mexico ArtsMA News:
New Mexico Arts presents a hands-on workshop with Artist-in-Residence, Jason Garcia/Okuu’ Pin, 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, April 16 at Los Luceros Historic Site.
Jason Garcia is the 2025 New Mexico Arts Artist-in-Residence, currently working at Los Luceros. Garcia will lead a hands-on workshop on comic design recommended for people ages 13 and older. The workshop will take place at the Los Luceros Community Room and is free. Space is limited to 28 people. Call Read More
Governor Signs Bill To Strengthen Public Safety Response, Mental Health Crisis Hotline, And Support Services
The Roundhouse in Santa Fe. Post file photo
NMDFA News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed Senate Bill 535, legislation to strengthen public safety, crisis response, and workers’ compensation through fees and surcharges increases. The bill also establishes a framework for supported decision-making.
“This funding helps local entities with the resources needed to build a modern, equitable emergency communications network statewide,” said Secretary Wayne Propst of the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (NMDFA). “By moving to Next Generation 911, we Read More