Education

Santa Fe Community College President Becky Rowley To Keynote Two Commencement Ceremonies May 16

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Rebecca K. ‘Becky’ Rowley, Ph.D.
SFCC President

SFCC News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) announces SFCC President Becky Rowley, Ph.D., will keynote two commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 16, in the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center at 6401 Richards Ave. The 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. ceremonies will honor students by their schools of study.

“SFCC is pleased to provide everyone with a more comfortable and meaningful experience with the updated format,” President Rowley said. “We’re proud of our students and excited to recognize this significant accomplishment in their Read More

Local Equestrians Host Horse And Bicycle Safety Clinic

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Scene from the bicycle and equestrian safety clinic held in the parking lot at Brewer Arena. Courtesy photo

Scene from the bicycle and equestrian safety clinic held in the parking lot at Brewer Arena. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

Cathy Miller, the equestrian liaison for the Los Alamos County Parks and Recreation Board’s bicycle working group, with Peggy Dare, recently hosted a safety clinic for the youngest members of the Tuff Riders bicycle group and their parents in the parking lot at the Brewer Arena.

The clinic promoted safety on the trails, particularly for bicyclists to know what a frightened Read More

PAC 8 Summer Classes For 3rd-9th Graders Begin June 2

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PAC 8’s summer video and drone classes for 3rd through 9th graders start June 2. Courtesy/PAC 8

Scene from a previous PAC 8 summer video class. Courtesy/PAC 8

PAC 8 News:

PAC 8’s summer video classes for 3rd through 9th graders start June 2. This year is an exciting one with drone flying and videography, 2-D and 3-D stop motion animation, GoPros, special effects, camera techniques, green screen, lighting, editing, music production and more.

The classes provide a creative outlet for kids and a fun way for them to express themselves. The classes provide students with technical and artistic skills Read More

University Of New Mexico Receives Largest Gift In Its History

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UNM received the largest philanthropic gift from an individual or couple in its 135-year history. Courtesy/UCAM

UNM New:

The University of New Mexico has received the largest philanthropic gift from an individual or couple in its 135-year history. A $30 million commitment from Gail and Jim Ellis will transform the University’s business school, expand access and opportunity for students, and strengthen New Mexico’s economic future for generations to come.

In recognition of the gift, the Anderson School of Management—which has shaped the business education of New Mexico students since Read More

Family YMCA To Host Senior Appreciation Night May 23

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LAHS seniors are invited to celebrate a night dedicated just for them at this year’s Senior Appreciation Night, taking place at 6 p.m., May 23, starting at Fuller Lodge. Courtesy/YMCA

YMCA Operations Director George Marsden. Courtesy/YMCA

YMCA News:

Los Alamos High School seniors are invited to celebrate a night dedicated just for them at this year’s Senior Appreciation Night, taking place at 6 p.m., May 23, starting at Fuller Lodge.

This special event is designed to honor graduating seniors with an evening full of fun, community, and celebration. Attendees can enjoy activities throughout Read More

Infectious Disease MDF: ‘Hantavirus Is Not The Next COVID—But It Is A Warning’

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Tyler B. Evans, MD, MS, MPH, DTM&H, FIDSA 

MEDICAL News:

The hantavirus outbreak aboard the expedition cruise ship MV Hondius has triggered alarming headlines and understandable anxiety. But according to Dr. Tyler Evans, infectious disease specialist, CEO of Wellness Equity Alliance, and former Chief Medical Officer for New York City’s COVID-19 response, hantavirus is most likely not the next pandemic, but it does expose how fragile and improvised global outbreak preparedness still is.

Dr. Evans says the Hondius outbreak should be understood as a stress test, not a panic event. Read More

UNM-LA Collaborates With UNM To Offer Early Assurance Program To Pre-Professional Health Students

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From left, UNM-LA student Cruz Estrada, UNM-LA Science Dept. Lecturer II Derek Martinez and UNM-LA student Brittini Suazo in biology class. UNM-LA has partnered with UNM in Albuquerque to offer an Early Assurance Program for pre-professional health students interested in pursuing a doctorate in pharmacy. Courtesy/UNM-LA

BY KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

University of New Mexico (UNM) College of Pharmacy Dean Donald Godwin recently reached out to University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) Chancellor Mike Holtzclaw and Dean of Instruction Brent Pickett Read More

See The Sun Through A New Lens At Jemez Historic Site’s Daytime Astronomy Program May 16

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NMDCA News:

Find out about the world above, in the eyes of Southwestern Indigenous People, at Jemez Historic Site, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Saturday, May 16, 2026.

Learn about past and modern perspectives of astronomy from an Indigenous point of view with Instructional Coordinator Marlon at Jemez Historic Site.

The presentation will discuss what Southwestern Indigenous people observed and believed about the world above them and how the worlds above and around them are connected and related. We’ll use special sun viewing telescopes to take a closer look at the sun.

This program is included with admission Read More

Santa Fe Community College Announces 2026 Katie Besser Art & Writing Award Winners

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Copies of 2026 Accolades, Richard Bradford Scholarship recipient. Courtesy/SFCC

SFCC News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College’s emerging writers and artists were recognized during the Katie Besser Awards celebration hosted by Meow Wolf on May 4. The awards were named for the late Katie Besser in recognition of her love of literature and creative writing. The event celebrated students’ creative expression through writing, photography and media arts. Writers representing SFCC’s diverse community read from their winning works.

The sixteenth annual winner of Santa Fe Community College Read More

Legislators Gather For Second Annual Retreat On Education

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STATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The Hunt Institute will host its 2nd Annual New Mexico Legislators Retreat on May 7-8, 2026, in Albuquerque, NM, bringing together state legislators from across the state to address the state’s most pressing education issues. 

The 2026 Retreat is hosted in partnership with bipartisan and bicameral Co-Chairs, Senator Leo Jaramillo, Senator Bill Soules, Representative Brian Baca, and Representative Joy Garratt, reflecting The Hunt Institute’s enduring commitment to cultivating bipartisan leadership in support of students and the state’s future. 

“As we continue Read More