How Can Jellyfish Help Solve Real-World Problems? National Medal Of Science Winner Shares Answer At June 2 Lecture
Caltech Centennial Professor of Aeronautics and Mechanical Engineering John Dabiri will speak during the J. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Committee’s memorial lecture June 2. Courtesy/Caltech
JROMC News:
The J. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Committee (JROMC) will host its 52nd memorial lecture at 7 p.m. Monday, June 2, in the Duane Smith Auditorium,1300 Diamond Drive. John Dabiri, Caltech’s Centennial Professor of Aeronautics and Mechanical Engineering, will discuss “Jellyfish-Inspired Engineering”. The talk is free, and audience members are invited to a reception with refreshments Read More
Northern New Mexico Teens To Teach Vacation Bible Schools
Seventeen Northern New Mexico Teens will attend training and then teach free Vacation Bible Schools in Los Alamos and the surrounding area in June and July. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Seventeen Northern New Mexico teens will attend a training camp June 1-7, then teach FREE Vacation Bible Schools in Los Alamos, Española, Pojoaque, Chamisal and Taos.
All children ages 4-12 are welcome.
Los Alamos Locations:
- June 9-13: Ashley Pond Park near the Pavilion, 2-4 p.m. Monday-Friday;
- June 16-20: Calvary Chapel, 580 North Mesa Road, 2-4 p.m. Monday-Friday;
- July 7-11: First Baptist Church, 2200
LAPD To Launch Youth Cadet Program In August 2025!
LAPD News:
The inaugural launch of the Los Alamos Police Department’s (LAPD) Youth Cadet Program is coming in August 2025! This program is for high school freshmen through senior grade levels. It will be held 5-8 p.m. once a month, August through April.
Participating young adults will learn about de-escalation, laws and application, public safety interactions, public speaking, public safety history, and career opportunities.
There is also an optional air gun and bow program for interested cadets.
The Youth Cadet Program centers on giving real-world career experiences and leadership Read More
Expanded Del Norte LOV Foundation Program Awards Scholarships To Thirteen Area Graduating Seniors
Del Norte LOV Foundation News:
SANTA FE – Del Norte LOV (Living Our Vision) Foundation, the independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization associated with Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU), announces 13 area graduating high school seniors have been named as recipients of the annual Del Norte LOV Foundation Scholarship Program associated with Del Norte Credit Union for the 2025-2026 school year.
The Encantado Foundation partnered with the Del Norte LOV Foundation to support recipients pursuing STEM-related career pathways.
“We are always so proud to come alongside young adults pursuing higher Read More
Northern New Mexico College Honors Ralph E. ‘Butch’ Clark, III For Generous Support Of Technical Trades Programs
Butch Clark with the plaque honoring him for his generous donations to NNMC’s Department of Technical Trades. Courtesy/NNMC
NNMC President Hector Balderas presents a Certificate of Appreciation to Butch Clark. Courtesy/NNMC
NNMC News:
- Clark’s contributions make “a remarkable improvement in our learning environment”.
ESPAÑOLA — Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) honored Ralph E. “Butch” Clark, III, during an event, May 8, for his generous support of Northern’s Technical Trades programs.
Despite being a resident of Gunnison, Colo., Clark has taken a keen interest in Northern’s trades Read More
Art Exhibit E Pluribus Unum: Mogollon Opening June 5
NMSU News:
LAS CRUCES — The University Art Museum (UAM) has partnered with Santa Fe-based, Axle Contemporary, to present E Pluribus Unum: Mogollon June 5 to Aug. 20 in the UAM’s Mullennix Bridge Gallery.
E Pluribus Unum features more than 800 portraits from residents across New Mexico collected Aug. 23 to Oct. 20, 2024, while artists Matthew Chase-Daniel and Jerry Wellman traveled around South-Central and South-Western New Mexico in Axle Contemporary, a mobile artspace and solar-powered photography studio.
This is the sixth and final phase of Axle Contemporary’s E Pluribus Unum project Read More
Los Alamos Faith & Science Forum 2025 Summer Series Runs June 17 Through Aug. 5
Image AI generated using gemini.google.com. Courtesy/LAFCF
LAFSF News:
The Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum (LAFSF) invites the community to its 2025 summer series examining issues at the interface of faith and science. LAFSF’s 12th season runs June 17 through Aug. 5 at the Unitarian Church.
A light dinner is provided at 6 p.m. at each forum. The presentations start at 6:30 p.m., followed by a question & answer session and table discussions.
LAFSF’s first guest speaker is Jim Stump, BioLogos Podcast Host and book author, who will discuss the intersections between evolution and our spiritual Read More
Rotary Honors Distinguished LAHS Student Angel Meng
Rotarian Vincent Chiravalle presents a Distinguished Student of Service certificate to Los Alamos High School (LAHS) junior Angel Meng, on behalf of the Rotary Club of Los Alamos as her father Ying Meng and mother Guangye Chen share the moment with LAHS teacher Michelle Rosette, May 20, at the United Church of Los Alamos. Photo by Tacarra Lake
By VINCENT CHIRAVALLE
Rotary Club of Los Alamos
On May 20, the Rotary Club of Los Alamos presented Angel Meng, a Los Alamos High School junior, with a Distinguished Student of Service award. Angel is indeed one who has made service part of her life and is a well-rounded Read More
Message From LAPS Superintendent To Graduates … Best Of Luck, Class Of 2025 … You’ve Got This!
LAPS Superintendent Jennifer Guy
To the Class of 2025,
Congratulations! You’ve made it!
This moment marks the culmination of years of hard work, persistence, and growth. You’ve earned it. You should be proud of the work that you have done and the person you’ve become along the way.
I’ve had the privilege of watching many of you grow since elementary school. I have seen you learn new things, build friendships, try new things, overcome challenges, explore your interests, and grow into leaders. Every phase of your journey mattered. Along the way, you’ve helped shape our schools and made our community Read More
Message From LAHS Principal To 2025 Graduates … You Are Ready To Spread Your Wings And Soar!
LAHS Principal Renee Dunwoody
Dear Class of 2025,
I must tell you that you hold a special place in my heart. I’ve known many of you since you were little kids—some even since before you were born! It has been my privilege to watch all of you mature into the remarkable young adults you are today, and your growth fills me with immense pride. It seems like just yesterday you were wide-eyed freshmen, a little unsure but ready to take on high school. These four years truly went by in a flash, and it’s difficult to believe that graduation is now upon us.
This journey has been long, but your perseverance Read More
SFI Community Lecture: ‘Climate Change And Contagion – Complex Crises Past And Present’ At The Lensic June 18
‘Ice Harvest’ by Maurice Cullen. Oil. 1914. Courtesy/SFI
SFI News:
The Santa Fe Institute (SFI) presents the Community Lecture “Climate Change and Contagion: Complex Crises Past and Present” 7:30 p.m. (6:30 p.m. for book signing) Wednesday, June 18 at The Lensic in Santa Fe.
One of the greatest challenges ever faced as a species is anthropogenic climate change. Can the history of climate variability and change offer solutions for the future? Paleoclimatology — the reconstruction of Earth’s past — reveals how shifts in the environment shaped the rise and fall of civilizations.
Climate change Read More
Los Alamos Federation Of Republican Women Host Rep. Rebecca Dow And Honor 2025 U.S. Constitution Essay Contest Winners
The Smidt family, from left, Ethan, scholarship recipient Brooke, mom Esther, Adam and Jared. Courtesy/LAFRW
Rep. Rebecca Dow (District 38: Doña Ana, Sierra & Socorro) gives the keynote address at the Sunflower Tea held May 3 in the Great Room of the Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center. Courtesy/LAFRW
LAFRW News:
More than 80 attendees enjoyed tea, fellowship, a variety of foods and desserts at the Sunflower Tea, hosted by the Los Alamos Federated Republican Women (LAFRW). The event was held May 3 in the Great Room of the Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center. LAFRW President Linda Bullock Read More
Troop NM-1412 Thanks Community For Generous Support
From Troop NM-1412 :
Troop NM-1412 had a successful fundraising event last weekend. They would like to thank the community for showing their support with the following note:
“American Heritage Girls and Trail Life Troop NM-1412 wish to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the community for their support this past weekend at our fundraiser event. We also want to thank Smith’s in Los Alamos and White Rock and Metzger’s in Los Alamos and White Rock for their hospitality in allowing us to fundraise at their stores. The businesses and individuals of this community are incredibly generous, and we are Read More
Five Secret City Esports Players Sign To Play At NMSU
LAHS Secret City Esports team members, from left, Zane Kretz, Virgil Szinger, Fortis Brown, Penny Doebling and Quinbee Sintay are headed to NMSU after successful high school Esports careers. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Five members of the Los Alamos High School Secret City Esports team signed letters of intent to attend New Mexico State University as members of their Esports team.
Fortis Brown, Penny Doebling, Zane Kretz, Quinbee Sintay and Virgil Szinger are headed to NMSU after successful high school Esports careers.
Fortis Brown (iamfortis), joined the Esports Club in Fall 2023, participating Read More
Los Alamos Historical Society Announces Enterprise Bank & Trust’s $500,000 Contribution Toward Restoration Of Historic Oppenheimer House
Enterprise Bank & Trust Market President Liddie Martinez presents a $500,000 check to Los Alamos Historical Society Executive Director Todd Nickols Thursday inside the Oppenheimer House, symbolizing the launch of a major fundraising campaign partnership in support of the historic Oppenheimer House restoration project. Photo by Donavan Price
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
The Los Alamos Historical Society (LAHS) announces the launch of a major fundraising campaign partnership with Enterprise Bank & Trust in support of the historic Oppenheimer Read More
Mountain Elementary 6th Graders Participate In Greek Olympics At Urban Park
Group Photo of Lori Thompsons Sports Class and the 6th grade students in Mary Alice Hawkins, Kristi Schultz, and Brett Hawkins classes. Photo by John McHaleladailypost.com
Eloy Salizar participating in the long Jump. He jumped 6’ 4”. Photo by John McHaleladailypost.com
SPORTS News:
The three 6th grade classes at Mountain Elementary School have been studying Greek history and as a collimation of their studies had a day of participating in Greek Olympics staged at Urban Park in collaboration with LAHS’s Lori Thompson’s Sports Lit Class to act as teachers of the Ancient Greek Olympic Games. Read More
Scenes From This Week’s Water Festival For Los Alamos 4th Graders Hosted By PEEC
Rediscovering Jewish Roots: Interview With Rabbi Jack Shlachter On ‘Standing On One Foot’ Adult Judaism Class
Rabbi Jack Shlachter.
Photo by Thomas Graves Photography
By MARLENE WILDEN
Los Alamos
In the tradition of great Jewish sages like Rabbi Hillel, who famously distilled the essence of Jewish teachings into a single, powerful sentence, Rabbi Jack Shlachter is inviting adults to explore the rich tapestry of Judaism in a new three-part class, Standing on One Foot: A Three-Part Refresher/Intro to Adult Judaism.
This engaging series promises to be an insightful and inclusive journey for those looking to reconnect with their Jewish heritage, whether they are novices or have drifted away from their Read More
LAHS Students Attend Santa Fe International Literary Festival May 17
Students with Pulitzer Prize winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen. Courtesy photo
Courtesy photo
By CATHERINE PURANANANDA
AP Literature & Composition Teacher
Los Alamos High School
AP Literature and Composition students and alumni from Los Alamos High School were invited to attend the Santa Fe International Literary Festival on Saturday, May 17, to hear a talk given by Pulitzer Prize winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen.
Catherine Puranananda teaches Nguyen’s novel The Sympathizer every year, and it is typically a favorite read amongst her students. Zoe Bent felt it was “an amazing twist Read More
Become A Volunteer Advocate With CASA First
CASA FIRST News:
Make a profound difference in the life of a family! Our next Volunteer Training begins May 31.
CASA First’s ‘Abrigo Advocates‘ program provides children & youth from Santa Fe, Rio Arriba, & Los Alamos Counties with a trained advocate. Abrigo Advocates are volunteers who are matched with a child or youth who has been impacted by trauma. They establish a supportive relationship to help a young person find the resources they need to thrive and promote a sense of connection & stability.
If you are 21+ and want to support kids, teens and Read More