Learn Pueblo History Through Pottery Making May 3-14
NMHS News:
Learn about Pueblo history and the site of Kuaua through pottery making 10 a.m.– 4 p.m., Saturdays – Wednesdays, May 3–7, 2025, and May 10–14, at Coronado Historic Site.
Experienced potter and Coronado Historic Site Interpretive Ranger Robert Silas (Hopi) will guide students through a pottery-making class, from mixing the clay, to creating coil pots, to painting them, and naturally firing them outdoors. Workshop cost is $150 for Friends of Coronado and Jemez members and MNMF members and $200 for non-members. Register online through the Friends of Coronado and Jemez Historic Read More
SFCC Campus Cupboard Art Exhibition Opening April 24
SFCC Campus Cupboard Art Oil on Canvas by Wendy Harnwell. Fiber based print, hand applied developer. Photo by Dane Bass
SFCC News:
Santa Fe Community College’s Campus Cupboard Food Pantry in collaboration with SFCC’s School of Art & Design will open a student art exhibition from noon to 4 p.m., Thursday, April 24, in the Campus Cupboard (West Wing, Lower Level, Room LL305).
The Campus Cupboard Food Pantry is supported by the SFCC Foundation. The exhibition is inspired by the power of community and how we nourish one another, as well as the important role food plays in collective care and support. Read More
National Day Of Action To Defend Higher Education Today
CAHE News:
As the Trump administration continues its all-out war on higher education, college and university faculty, students, workers, and community members across the country – united with the Coalition for Action in Higher Education (CAHE) – are organizing a National Day of Action.
At 12 p.m. (noon), Thursday, April 17, more than 170 actions will take place from coast to coast (as well as Hawai’ii, and Alaska), demanding that our colleges and universities remain institutions of robust thought and academic freedom.
Students, faculty, staff, and community members will gather Read More
LAPS: Los Alamos Odyssey Of The Mind Teams Shine At 2025 Colorado State Tournament
The Los Alamos Odyssey of the Mind Team competed at the Colorado state tournament, earning two first place finishes and one second place finish. Courtesy/LAPS
Members of Los Alamos Odyssey of the Mind Team 1, from left, Coach Vickie Daley, Cate Dallman, Mei Downing Olsen, Jocelyne Dolejsi, Audrey Thornton, Tehya Thornton, Emi WIlson, Kenzie Bain and Coach Matt Allen. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Odyssey of the Mind (OOTM) sent three teams to compete in the Colorado state tournament, with all three placing in their divisions. Teams included students from Aspen Elementary, Los Alamos Read More
Sen. Brantley On Signing Of SB 11 ‘Phone-Free Schools’
STATE News:
ELEPHANT BUTTE — On the final day of bill signings, Gov. Michelle Luján Grisham signed Senate Bill 11 into law, offering a rare moment of bipartisan consensus amid a flurry of vetoes and sharp criticism aimed at the Legislature.
The measure, sponsored by Sen. Crystal Brantley (R-Elephant Butte) and Sen. Moe Maestas (D-Albuquerque), directs every public school district to adopt a clear, enforceable policy to manage student cell phone use during the school day.
In addition to setting policy expectations, SB 11 also creates a grant program for schools to access resources to implement Read More
LAPS Foundation’s Spring Grant Cycle Closing Soon
Aspen teachers display the books they received with the help of the Foundation’s Professional Book Club Grant. The book club met in March to discuss their helpful takeaways from ‘50 Nifty Activities for 5 Components and 3 Tiers of Reading Instruction.’ Courtesy/LAPSF
LAPS Foundation News:
The spring grant cycle for LAPS teachers ends Wednesday, April 30, so now is the time to apply!
Did you know that the Foundation still has funding for three types of grants this spring?
These grants include:
- Great Ideas;
- Professional Development; and
- Professional Book Group.
Professional Book Group Grants Read More
Los Alamos High School Senior Fortis Brown Recognized By Elio Academy Of Biomedical Sciences
LAHS Senior Fortis Brown has been recognized by Elio Academy of Biomedical Sciences. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos High School Senior Fortis Brown has been recognized by the Elio Academy of Biomedical Sciences for their advanced Biology project. The research was themed around Neuro-Genetics; specifically, they chose to work on Schizophrenia.
Fortis’ academic work may be viewed at here.
“As someone who struggles with a lot of mental health issues, things like schizophrenia and other mental disorders matter a lot to me,” Fortis explained. “I’ve written several other Read More
Coronado Historic Site Teaches Gardening Techniques April 30
NMHS News:
Spring has sprung at Kuaua Pueblo at Coronado Historic Site—learn the old New Mexico ways of planting a garden.
Coronado Historic Site’s Ranger Anthony will demonstrate different gardening techniques 10:30 a.m.- noon Wednesday, April 30. Each month he will focus on a different aspect of garden care and maintenance. This month he’ll show how to turn over soil using hand tools, then plant seeds and irrigate using sunken beds for flood irrigation. Bring water and wear comfortable clothes, a hat, and shoes you can get dirty. All topics are subject to change. Weather and garden growth Read More
25th Anniversary Plant Walk With PEEC April 22
PEEC News:
Celebrate the Pajarito Environmental Education Center’s (PEEC) 25th anniversary with a special Plant Walk led by local expert Craig Martin from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 22, 2025. The event is free and offers an easy walk to explore and identify beautiful local wildflowers.
Participants will meet at the Los Alamos Nature Center, located at 2600 Canyon Rd, Los Alamos, NM 87544, to check in and carpool to the trailhead. Craig Martin will scout local trails ahead of time to ensure the best possible wildflower viewing experience.
This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with Read More
Public Education Department Approves Re-Envisioned High School Mathematics Pathways
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) announced the approval of re-envisioned high school mathematics pathways and courses.
Mathematics pathways are sequences of math courses designed to align with students’ academic interests and career goals.
“When students are guided down new pathways that ignite curiosity and connect math to their personal goals, excitement and enthusiasm flourish,” Public Education Secretary Mariana D. Padilla said.
The re-envisioned high school math pathways were developed by a working group after the 2024 Legislature Read More
Pajarito Environmental Education Center Marks 25 Years!
A scene in 2015 from the ribbon cutting of the Nature Center, which is operated by PEEC. Courtesy/LAC
A scene from the Nature Odyssey summer camp at Valles Caldera in 2010. Courtesy/PEEC
By MICHELE ALTHERR
Co-founder
Pajarito Environmental Education Center
If you go high into the Jemez Mountains in the spring, your path will traverse dry as well as muddy spots. You will hear the soft trickle of rivulets of water. As the snow melts, life-sustaining water gathers force, cascading through mountain folds, over cliffs, into canyons and finally feeding into the broad Rio Grande. Along your hike you Read More
NMDWS Kicks Off Business Webinar Series
NMDWS News:
- First session focuses on immigration changes and business impact
ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) is launching a new monthly Employer Webinar Series to connect employers with expert insights, resources, and real-time answers on the issues that matter most to their business.
The series will kick off with “Immigration Changes and Your Business: What You Need to Know” – a free virtual event at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 17, hosted by NMDWS’s Office of New Americans. Recordings of this and future webinars will be available on the NMDWS website and Read More
Libby Nolen: Thank You Los Alamos!
By LIBBY NOLEN
Los Alamos
I wrote a letter to the editor a few weeks ago talking about the struggles that teenagers face in Los Alamos (link). I did not expect the response that I got. I truly thought that it would be another one of those Op/Eds of a person complaining about something that no one listened to. However, I was proven wrong. Los Alamos, you listened. And I really appreciate that.
The response to my letter has been mostly positive, and to those people, I say thank you for sharing your past experiences with me. It really makes me feel seen to know that my generation is not the only one struggling Read More
UNM Leader Dannelle M. Kirven Named To Head New Mexico Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Following a unanimous vote, the New Mexico Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission has appointed Dannelle M. Kirven as its new executive director, ushering in a dynamic new chapter for the organization’s civil rights and community engagement work across the state.
Kirven, a New Mexico native and respected leader within the University of New Mexico’s African American Student Services Department, emerged as the standout candidate from a statewide search that began last November. Her selection came after rigorous interviews conducted during the Commission’s Read More
GEAR UP New Mexico And STEM Santa Fe Host STEM Conference For Middle School Girls
NMHED News:
SANTA FE — More than 100 middle-school girls explored college and career options in science, technology, engineering and math during the fourth annual GEAR UP New Mexico and STEM Santa Fe Girls STEM Pathways Conference March 6 and 7.
The conference in Albuquerque brought together students from across the state for interactive STEM workshops, covering topics from chemistry and computer science to coding and robotics.
GEAR UP New Mexico, a division of the New Mexico Higher Education Department, is a federally funded program aiming to increase access to resources for college Read More
Shear Delight At Bosque Redondo Memorial Fiber Fair May 3
NMHS News:
Bosque Redondo Memorial’s Fiber Fair shows visitors how wool is processed from sheep to fabric. Las Arañas Spinners and Weavers Guild will offer live demonstrations and hands-on activities using sheared wool from the site’s flock of Navajo-Churro sheep 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Fort Sumner Historic Site.
The day’s festivities include sheep shearing, ranger talks, workshops, and food trucks provided by the Friends of Bosque Redondo Memorial. The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs Wonders on Wheels mobile museum and the Office of Archaeological Read More
LANL Foundation Awards Over $1 Million In Scholarships To Northern New Mexico Students
LANLF News:
ESPAÑOLA — The LANL Foundation and the Los Alamos Employees’ Scholarship Fund (LAESF) proudly celebrate the 2025 recipients of their scholarship awards, recognizing the achievements of outstanding students across Northern New Mexico as they pursue higher education. This year, 138 students earning bachelor’s degrees have been awarded 147 scholarships, totaling a record-breaking $1,030,000.
Since 1999, the LANL Foundation has awarded more than 2,600 scholarships, surpassing $13 million in total funding. These scholarships are made possible through the generosity of Read More
NHCC Visual Art Museum To Reopen April 25
NHCC News:
The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) is thrilled to announce that the Visual Art Museum will reopen to the public Friday, April 25, following a closure caused by a water leak in the museum Jan. 16.
No artwork in the building was damaged, and the NHCC is grateful to the construction and repair teams who worked to quickly contain the leak and repair the building after the incident.
The NHCC Visual Art Museum, located at 1701 4th Street SW.
The museum reopens to the public at 10 a.m., Friday, April 25. After reopening, the museum will return to its normal hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday Read More
Kiwanis Hears From YMCA On Senior Appreciation Night
Veronika Magnelind, left, and Amelia Epperson of the YMCA present a briefing on Senior Appreciation Night to the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos. Courtesy/Kiwanis
By BROOKE DAVIS
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos
At the April 8 meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos, Amelia Epperson and Veronika Magnelind of the YMCA presented a briefing on Senior Appreciation Night (SAN). They discussed the purpose and history of the event, the community support it receives, and the efforts involved in funding and producing it.
To respond to the upsurge of drinking and driving by youth around graduation in the 1970’s Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: April 18-24, 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 April 18-24 2025:
Friday, April 18, 2025
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Meeting Replay 4-08-25
- 3 p.m. — Democracy Now!
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. — Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast – Legislative Update
- 7 p.m. — Fire Station