PEEC Thanks Community For Celebrating 25th Anniversary And 2025 Earth Day Festival
Scenes at PEEC’s 25th anniversary and 25th Anniversary Earth Day Festival. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) extends heartfelt thanks to the community for celebrating 25 years throughout the month of April—and especially at the 25th Anniversary Earth Day Festival Saturday, April 26. Over 1,800 people joined for the festivities, making it one of PEEC’s most well-attended events!
This year’s Earth Day celebration was a special milestone, kicking off with a 25th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and official proclamation in partnership with Read More
Los Alamos School Of Gymnastics Rounds Out 2025 Season At Region 3 Gold Division Gymnastics Championships
From left, LASG Beam and Floor Coach Kayleen Kline, gymnast Eliana Teagan, Loui Janecky and Vault and Bar Coach Beaux Miles gather for a photo the USA Gymnastics Region 3 Gold Regional Championships last weekend in Little Rock, Ark. Courtesy/LASG
Los Alamos School of Gymnastics gymnasts Eliana Rodriguez and Teagan Brown compete in the USA Gymnastics Region 3 Gold Regional Championships last weekend in Little Rock, Ark. Courtesy/LASG
LASG News:
Last weekend Region 3 (Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Arkansas) competed in their Gold season finale, the “USA Gymnastics Read More
LAHS Senior Uxue Sansinena Named A 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars Semifinalist
Uxue Sansinena
LAPS News:
Los Alamos High School senior Uxue Sansinena has been named a semifinalist in the 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Six hundred twenty-one semifinalists were selected from more than 6,000 candidates expected to graduate from U.S. high schools in the year 2025.
Sansinena is the daughter of Jose-Maria Sansinena and Virginia Olazabal. She is president of the LAHS National Honor Society, drum major for the high school marching band, president of the French club, executive director of the Hilltalkers, Key Club president and a student director for the Los Alamos Read More
SFCC Announces Cabinet Secretary Stephanie Rodriguez To Address HSE Grads May 20
Cabinet Secretary of the New Mexico Higher Education Department Stephanie Rodriguez.
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College announces New Mexico Higher Education Department Cabinet Secretary Stephanie Rodriguez will give the keynote address to the 38 students who successfully completed their High School Equivalency (HSE) in the Adult Education Academic Career Education (ACE) program at SFCC.
The ceremony begins at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, in the Jemez Rooms, 6401 Richards Avenue.
The HSE graduation ceremony is a celebration of the students’ hard work and dedication Read More
Chamisa Elementary School Hosts A Wax Museum
A 3rd grader Raiden Allen as Abraham Lincoln in the Wax Museum in Chamia Elementary School Wednesday. The students chose a character from history, them researched then to write a bio about them which they used to recite to the visitors. They also dressed in a costume to look like the person. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Third grader Verdine Bloom as Maria Tallchief recites her Bio to the visitors. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Third grader Antonie Topia as Maria Martinez of the San Ildefonso Pueblo. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Ben Gurule as John Rockefeller recites Read More
New Speaker And Topic For Friends Of Coronado & Jemez Historic Sites Lecture
NMDCA News:
Due to a family emergency, the original speaker for the May 18 Friends of Friends of Coronado & Jemez Historic Sites lecture, Ed McCool, is unable to participate. Join the Friends instead for a presentation by Fort Stanton Historic Site’s regional manager, Oliver Horn, Ph.D., about the Buffalo Soldiers at Fort Stanton.
Most history buffs are vaguely aware of the existence of the Buffalo Soldiers, but do we know how they fit into New Mexico’s story? This talk will explore the history of the Buffalo Soldiers when they comprised the Ninth Cavalry at Fort Stanton from 1875 to 1881. Read More
Archaeology Coming To Your Hometown Soon
NMDCA News:
The New Mexico Office of Archaeological Studies is hitting the road to show and explain New Mexico history in a hands-on exhibit at community libraries and schools statewide.
We’re bringing history home for New Mexicans. We will have one of three programs at each library: either a rock art lesson and make-your-own-petroglyph activity, a lesson on Native American ceramics with a paint-a-replica-potsherd activity, or a lesson on archaeology and New Mexico history.
1–3 p.m., May 18, Placitas Library, visitors will play a traditional Native American game and create a copy to take Read More
US Kids Golf Program Registration For Summer Is Open
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COUNTY News:
Registration for the US Kids Golf Program’s Summer 2025 session is open for registration! This exciting program, designed for young golfers, will run from June 2 through June 25, providing an excellent opportunity for children ages 6 through 13 to develop their golf skills in a fun and supportive environment.
Sessions take place at the following times:
- POD 1: 9:30-11 a.m., June 2, 9, 16, and 23
- POD 2: 9:30–11 a.m., June 3, 10, 17, and 24
- POD 3: 9:30–11 a.m., June 4, 11, 18, and 25
- Cost: $75 per student
Each pod is limited to 10 students, ensuring personalized attention for Read More
Eric Ziegler Selected Principal Of Los Alamos High School
New LAHS Principal Eric Ziegler
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools(LAPS) has announced that Eric Ziegler has been selected as the new principal at Los Alamos High School.
“After many interviews and an extensive search process, Mr. Ziegler stood out as the candidate that had the skills and experience needed to promote a strong culture and climate while supporting strong academic achievement and student success,” Superintendent Jennifer Guy said. “He is committed to Los Alamos High School, and is dedicated to building connections, supporting student success, and making sure everyone Read More
Mountain Elementary School 2nd Graders Create Podcast About Cerro Grande Fire
Interviewing Craig Martin and Drew Wyman. Courtesy photo
Field trip to Perimeter Trail to Collect data on tree growth. Courtesy photo
LAPS News:
Did you know next week marks the 25th anniversary of the Cerro Grande Fire?
Ms. B’s 2nd grade class at Mountain Elementary School wanted to learn more about this important piece of Los Alamos history. To do this, we created a podcast with interviews of local experts. We also took a field trip to collect data on tree growth since the fire.
For this project we learned about writing interview questions, how to interview someone, how to measure the height and Read More
Bee City Los Alamos Native Plant Sale To Support Pollinators
Native Plant Sale Fundraiser 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 17, at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Bee City Los Alamos invites the community to its Native Plant Sale Fundraiser 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 17, at the Los Alamos Nature Center. This event is free and open to the public, with native plants available for purchase.
The fundraiser supports Bee City Los Alamos in its mission to promote and protect local pollinators through education, habitat restoration and community engagement. Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase a variety of pollinator-friendly Read More
Panel Of St. John’s Students Discuss Heidegger, Art And Science With St. John’s Students May 10
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ART News:
A panel of students from St. John’s College Santa Fe will discuss the relationship between science and art in the philosophy of Martin Heidegger at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, May 10.
Five students will be sharing their insights on this fascinating topic against the backdrop of our Woven Skies exhibition the Santa Fe Art Institute. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to explore the intersection of science, art, and the world through Heidegger’s lens. Read More
UNM-LA Advisory Board To Meet Monday May 12
The Lecture Hall (Room 230) in Building 2 on the UNM-LA campus. Courtesy/UNM-LA
UNM-LA News:
The UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) Advisory Board is scheduled to meet 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 12, in the Building 2 Lecture Hall (Room 230) on the UNM-LA campus.
The meeting is open to the public.
Agenda items include bylaws revisions and discussion about making meetings also available to the public on Zoom.
The board generally meets on the Monday preceding the second Tuesday of each odd calendar month except in July, unless otherwise directed. The board advises The University of New Mexico Board of Regents on Read More
Sharpen Outdoor Survival Skills At Fort Selden May 17
Fort Selden’s Ranger Mike will demonstrate basic outdoor survival techniques May 17. Courtesy/Fort Selden
COMMUNITY News:
The community is invited to join Fort Selden’s Ranger Mike for a discussion and demonstration of basic outdoor survival techniques inspired by the book Hatchet, by Gary Paulsen who was from Tularosa, N.M.
When: Saturday, May 17, 2025, 10-11 a.m.
Where: Fort Selden Historic Site, 1280 Fort Selden Road, Radium Springs, N.M. 88054
Why: Ranger Mike will also have a discussion connecting these survival skills to the challenges soldiers at Fort Selden endured while out on Read More
Community Urged To Support National Association Of Letter Carriers Annual Food Drive To Stamp Out Hunger Saturday!
By MJ BUSTAMANTEFood Drive Coordinator
NALC Branch 4112
This Saturday May 10 marks the 32nd anniversary of the largest one-day food drive in the nation – the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive.
Letter carriers are in the communities they serve every day and often come face to face with a sad reality for too many: hunger. Each year on the second Saturday in May, letter carriers across the county collect non-perishable food donations from our customers.
Over the course of its 32-year history, the drive has collected well over 1.9 billion pounds of food, thanks
Santa Fe Community College Announces DezBaa’ To Provide Keynote Address At 2025 Commencement May 17
DezBaa’
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) announces DezBaa’, an accomplished actor, screenwriter, director and indie film producer will give the keynote address at the SFCC Commencement at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 17 in the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center, 6401 Richards Ave.
“It’s an honor to welcome DezBaa’ as our keynote speaker—her voice, creativity, and cultural roots reflect the values we cherish at SFCC,” SFCC President Becky Rowley, Ph.D said. “As we close out our 40th anniversary year, we are proud to celebrate the achievements of our graduates, who are Read More
Del Norte Credit Union Awards Venessa Valerio Memorial Scholarship To NNMC Nursing Student Carra Webster
DNCU scholarship recipient Carra Webster
NNMC News:
ESPAÑOLA — Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU) has announced this year’s recipient of the Venessa Valerio Memorial Scholarship. Carra Webster, who will be graduating from Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) with her Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) this month, plans to continue working toward her BSN degree and then a DNP to become a nurse practitioner.
“It’s really an honor to get this award. There are a lot of people who are very deserving of it. For whatever reason, they picked me, and that’s awesome,” Webster said.
When DNCU adopted Valdez Park Read More
‘LASER: Materials And Sustainability On Earth And Beyond’ At Santa Fe Art Institute Sunday May 11
Artist Andrea Polli presents Air Intelligences May 11 at the Santa Fe Art Institute. Courtesy/SFIA
SFIA News:
The community is invited to attend an evening of inspiration and innovation at “LASER: Materials and Sustainability on Earth and Beyond” in conjunction with the Woven Skies exhibition, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 11 at the Santa Fe Art Institute (SFAI).
Environmental Engineer Maryam Hojati and Artist Andrea Polli will be offering unique perspectives on the intersection of art, science engineering and architecture.
RSVP now to secure a spot at this thought-provoking event. Read More
PEEC Offers Monday Wildflower Walks Led By Craig Martin
Local expert Craig Martin talks wildflowers with nature enthusiasts. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Nature enthusiasts are invited to join the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) for free Wildflower Walks led by local expert Craig Martin, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays, May 19 and June 16. These easy walks will offer a chance to identify and appreciate the beauty of local wildflowers.
Participants will meet at the Los Alamos Nature Center to check in and carpool to the trailhead. Craig Martin will scout local trails ahead of time to find the best blooming wildflower locations for the walk. Read More