Education

Democracy On The Move: Wonders On Wheels Celebrates America’s 250th In New Mexico

Wonders on Wheels Mobile Museum. Courtesy/NMDCA

NMDCA News:

SANTA FE — In honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Wonders on Wheels Mobile Museum, a division of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, is traveling a new exhibit, “The Arts of Democracy in New Mexico” beginning this spring.

The all-ages exhibit on the Wonders on Wheels (WoW) RV, highlights ideals of freedom and self-government embedded in the Declaration and traces the development of those same ideals in New Mexico, showing how they have been expressed in art forms such Read More

Keith Tschohl Presentation ‘MOSAIC: New Rules For Pilots, Aircraft, And Maintenance’ March 21

Keith Tschohl. Courtesy photo

EAA News:

Los Alamos Chapter 691 of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) will meet Saturday, March 21 at the Los Alamos Airport Terminal, and will feature an educational presentation by Keith Tschohl entitled “MOSAIC: New Rules for Pilots, Aircraft, and Maintenance”. The meeting, open to the public, will begin at 9:30 a.m. with coffee, pastries and informal discussion, followed by a short business meeting at 10 a.m. and the presentation beginning at 10:30 a.m.

The MOSAIC (“Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification”) Final Rule, published Read More

How AI-Savvy Are You? Take This Quiz!

LADP News:

How well do you understand the AI tools shaping today’s information environment?
This true/false quiz tests knowledge of how AI models are trained, why they make mistakes, how companies use data and how AI influences what people believe. Take the quiz to see if you can separate AI hype from AI reality.

The quiz was created by Lynn Walsh and Trusting News as a resource for local media organizations to share with their communities. Participating newsrooms are part of an AI Literacy cohort aimed at helping audiences better understand what AI is, how it works and how it is being used.

How AI-Savvy Read More

Limited Spots Remaining For PEEC 2026 Summer Camps

PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is excited to share a full slate of outdoor, science, and arts‐focused day camps for children entering grades 1–8, with programs based at the Los Alamos Nature Center and two additional camps offered in the Española Valley.

PEEC’s summer camps provide hands‐on learning, outdoor exploration, and opportunities for children to build confidence, make friends, and connect with the natural and cultural landscapes of Northern New Mexico.

Families can find complete details and registration links at peecnature.org/summer-camps Read More

Tradition Meets Artistry With Pueblo Seed Pottery Demonstration March 28

NMHS News:

Join us at Jemez Historic Site for a special pottery demonstration with Victoria Martinez Naranjo (Santa Clara Pueblo) 10 a.m., Saturday, March 28 at Jemez Historic Site.

Step into a world where tradition meets artistry as you watch Victoria’s skilled hands sculpt clay using methods perfected over centuries. She’ll share stories behind these small vessels that carry the promise of next season’s harvest. Jemez Ranger Casey will also be cooking food in earthenware pottery to offer tastings at the event.

This demonstration honors culture, creativity, and the enduring Read More

Northern Río Grande National Heritage Area To Host Herbal Remedy Garden Workshop At Los Luceros Historic Site

Northern Río Grande National Heritage Area is hosting a hands-on workshop, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, March 21, at Los Luceros Historic Site. Courtesy/NRGNHA

NMDCA News:

In honor of Women’s History Month this month, Northern Río Grande National Heritage Area (NRGNHA) offers a hands-on workshop that remembers the women who carried seeds from pueblo to village, and farm to ranch.

Learn to plant the same medicinal herbs used by generations of healers and families in Northern New Mexico in a hands-on workshop hosted by Northern Río Grande National Heritage Area (NRGNHA) held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Read More

LAPS Sending 22 Students To NM Tech Science & Engineering Fair

Los Alamos High School students Linus Plohr and Lilia Viteva with their gold medals. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Twenty-two students will represent Los Alamos Public Schools at the New Mexico State Science and Engineering Fair at New Mexico Tech in Socorro on April 11 after competing at the New Mexico Northeastern Regional Science and Engineering Fair last month.

“We are excited to see so many of our students qualify for the next level of competition,” said LAPS Science Fair Director Davine Jones.

Students heading to the New Mexico State Science and Engineering Fair include:

Barranca Mesa Elementary: Read More

Equinox To Perform In Spring Showcase At The Lensic

Equinox includes from left, Yuiko Yamaguchi, Emilia (Milly) Bonser, Payton Sutherland and Sequoya Ke. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen/C’YA

Equinox includes from left, Yuiko Yamaguchi, Emilia (Milly) Bonser, Payton Sutherland and Sequoya Ke. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen/C’YA

By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA)

What happens when you bring together talent and opportunity? Equinox. The Equinox here is a very talented group of young ladies brought together by a touchstone of observational opportunity for potential, Allison Rich. Rich moved here two years ago, Read More

Community Invited To Wednesday’s Local Emergency Planning Committee Quarterly Meeting: Are you Prepared For Fire Season?

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos Fire Department’s Wildland Fire Division and the Los Alamos County Office of Emergency Management will give a Wildland Fire Preparedness presentation, hosted by the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), 1-2 p.m., Wednesday, March 18. Please join via Zoom.

Local businesses and residents are encouraged to attend. Experts will discuss tools and knowledge community members can utilize to help reduce wildfire risk to protect individuals and property.

“I cannot stress enough the importance of preparing in advance for the coming fire season,” LAFD Wildland Fire Read More

LAPS Seeks Applications For Dist. 1 School Board Vacancy

LAPS News:

The Los Alamos School Board is in search of a person to fill the vacancy left on the board with the departure of current member Dr. Margie Serrato who represents School Board District 1. Member Serrato cited for her resignation effective March 26, “pressing family obligations that demand an expeditious relocation”.

The School Board will begin accepting applications from residents of District 1 through March 26, and hopes to decide on an applicant to fill the vacancy at the School Board meeting April 14, 2026. The term will run through Dec. 31, 2026.

School board members are responsible Read More

Santa Fe Community College To Host Northern New Mexico Healthcare Career Fair April 15

SFCC Medical Assisting students in the SFCC Simulation Lab. Courtesy photo

SFCC News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College will host the Northern New Mexico Healthcare Career Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, in the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center, 6401 Richards Ave., 87508.

The public is invited to attend and encouraged to complete a registration form at https://bit.ly/NNMHealthcare-career-fair-2026. The event is presented in partnership with the Northern New Mexico Workforce Integration Network (WIN), SFCC Foundation and the Regional Development Corporation Read More

PEEC Presents ‘Strange New Worlds: NASA’s Exploration Of The Solar System’ March 27

PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will host Strange New Worlds: NASA’s Exploration of the Solar System from 7-8 p.m., Friday, March 27, 2026, at the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium.

This family‐friendly program will take audiences on a tour of the planets, moons, and icy debris that make up Earth’s solar neighborhood, highlighting the remarkable discoveries made by robotic spacecraft over the past decade and the questions scientists hope to answer in the years ahead.

Designed for enthusiasts of all ages, the presentation will explore everything from frozen Read More

Court Of Appeals To Display Artwork Of Middle School Students Who Practice Restorative Justice

NMSC News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The state Court of Appeals will host an exhibition of artwork by students who follow restorative justice principles to resolve conflict and reduce harmful behavior at their middle school in Albuquerque.

About 20 students in the Circle Keepers program at Garfield STEM Magnet and Community Middle School will display their art from noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 18, in the foyer of the Court of Appeals Building, which is next to the University of New Mexico School of Law. 

The artwork reflects the experiences of students in grades 6 through 8 who learn communication and Read More

Step Up Gallery Showcases Pride & Joy Of Art In Our Schools

Los Alamos Public Schools art teachers at the Feb. 26 reception of the All Schools Student Art Show at Step Up Gallery. Back row from left, Amber Paz-Csibi, Dottie Lopez, Lisa Fisher, Claire Stewart and Andrea Lynch. Front row from left, Mary Grace and Libbi Lovejoy. Not shown are Jessie Ross, Stephanie Spanier Rittner and Ame Mashburn. Courtesy/Step Up Gallery

Crowds of people attend the opening reception of the All Schools Student Art Show Feb. 26 at Step Up Gallery. Courtesy/Step Up Gallery

Step Up Gallery News:

The opening reception for the All Schools Student Art Show is a joyful celebration Read More

How To Spot AI Content — Share Your Thoughts!

LADP News:

AI can easily and realistically create images, video and audio.
These tools can be used to spread misinformation, manipulate content, or make scams look believable online.

Scroll to learn:
• How to recognize common signs of AI-generated text, images, video and audio
• Practical ways to verify suspicious content before sharing it
• Simple steps to fact-check information and avoid misinformation

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Using AI For News? Read This First & Share Your Thoughts!

LADP News:

AI can help you navigate the news faster—but it can also introduce errors.
From summarizing reports to customizing news feeds, AI can speed up how information spreads, sometimes without the nuance or accuracy you need.

Scroll to learn:
• How AI can help you gather and understand news faster
• Common AI pitfalls like hallucinations, bias and missing context
• Practical ways to fact-check AI-generated information and verify claims

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Protecting Your Privacy In The Age of AI — Share Your Thoughts!

LADP News:

AI is reshaping how your data is captured and used.
From smart devices to AI chats, your information can be collected continuously, analyzed in real time, and used to predict your behavior.

Scroll to learn:
• How AI tracks your data across platforms and devices
• Simple, proactive steps to protect your privacy
• Tools and settings that help keep your information safe

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Catch Of The Week: That ‘Urgent MVD Ticket’ Text Is A Scam

By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
For the Los Alamos Daily Post

Some New Mexicans are getting a text message that looks like it came from the Motor Vehicle Division. It claims you have an unresolved traffic ticket and warns that enforcement begins March 7 unless you pay immediately.

The message lists a series of consequences. According to the text, failure to act could lead to suspended driving privileges, suspended vehicle registration, collection agency fees, and even credit score damage.

That is a lot of legal drama coming from a random text message, and that should be your first red flag here. Read More

New Mexico Energy, Minerals & Natural Resources Deploys Energy Coaches, Website Easing Path To Clean-Energy Savings

EMNRD News:

SANTA FE — The Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department is deploying “energy coaches” to guide New Mexicans through the process of applying for the state’s array of energy-efficiency tax credit and rebate programs.

EMNRD’s Energy Conservation and Management Division (ECAM) currently administers more than 30 tax credits and rebates offering savings on items ranging from solar energy systems to electric vehicles and energy-efficient home appliances. There also are programs that can help businesses, non-profit organizations and local and Tribal governments reduce Read More

Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Partners With Local Leaders On Special Women’s Leadership Luncheon March 26 For Women’s History Month

From the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce:

Forget the dry PowerPoint presentations! Join the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce, Del Norte Credit Union, UbiQD, and Mullein Leaf Massage & Wellness Institute on Thursday, March 26 at Crossroads Bible Church for a keynote address, panel discussion, and Italian buffet lunch.

This event is designed to spark fresh ideas and foster real connections, bringing together the brightest minds in the region to discuss what it takes to succeed in today’s business landscape. This affordable event is open to all, regardless of Chamber affiliation, with advance Read More

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