SFCC To Host Broadband Networking/Job Fair April 24
Fiber optic training is offered throughout the state by SFCC. Courtesy photo
Fiber Optic Training in Dulce, NM. Fiber Optic Training in Artesia, NM. Courtesy photo
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College will host a Broadband Networking/Job Fair from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, April 24 at the Santa Fe Higher Education Center, 1950 Siringo Road. More than 300 certified Fiber Optic Technician graduates will be invited from across New Mexico to attend. The event is free and open to all New Mexicans interested about careers, education and training for New Mexico’s growing broadband industry. Read More
UNM-LA Advisory Board Meeting For March Canceled In Absence Of New Business Items
UNM-LA News:
The UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) Advisory Board is not holding its regularly scheduled board meeting on Monday, March 9, as there are no actionable items requiring discussion at this time. Executive team reports will be posted on the advisory board webpage.
The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 13.
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 matters pertaining to the Los Alamos campus.
Direct meeting questions Read More
Heinrich Tours Early Childhood Center After Securing Funding To Expand Early Childhood Apprenticeship Program Across New Mexico
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), tours the Early Childhood Center of Excellence in Santa Fe after securing $273,000 for New Mexico’s APRENDE teacher apprenticeship program, Feb. 27, 2026.
U.S. SENATE News:
SANTA FE — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, toured the Early Childhood Center of Excellence at Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) and met with educators and teacher apprentices to discuss their work to expand the APRENDE workforce development program, which provides high-quality early childhood education and prepares the Read More
Chamisa Elementary School All Aglow!
Chamisa Elementary School is all aglow Monday night, thanks to newly installed light posts on Meadow Lane in White Rock. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
The arduous work continues under sunny skies on Monday at Chamisa Elementary School on Meadow Lane in White Rock. Curbs and sidewalks are being poured, and lights are being installed throughout the campus. Monday morning glee emanated from the back of the campus. The far side of the photo shows covered tables peeking out, and behind that a new basketball court with six nets. The roads that lead into the back of the campus have been studded with approximately Read More
Del Norte Credit Union Launches New DNCU LOV Initiatives Scholarship Program
DNCU is offering four scholarship opportunities, totaling $47,000, to help students pursuing higher education. Courtesy/DNCU
DNCU News:
SANTA FE – As part of its mission of improving the lives of youth and families across New Mexico, Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU) is launching its newly expanded DNCU LOV Initiatives Scholarship Program.
This year, DNCU is offering four scholarship opportunities, totaling $47,000, to help students unlock their full potential.
Scholarships Available:
- General Scholarship Fund administered by Scholarship America®
- Technical Trade Schools Scholarship
Imagine Autism Conference: Together We Rise! May 21-22
Los Alamos Historical Society Monthly Lecture: Secrets Of Shangri-la March 10
Pajarito Environmental Education Center To Host Workshop On Making High‐Quality iNaturalist Observations On Pi Day
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will celebrate Pi Day (3/14) with a free, hands‐on workshop, How to Make a Good iNaturalist Observation (Pi‐Naturalist), 1-3:30 p.m., Saturday, March 14 at the Los Alamos Nature Center.
The program is designed for anyone interested in improving their iNaturalist skills, from complete beginners to seasoned users looking to strengthen the quality and accuracy of their observations.
iNaturalist has become an essential tool for documenting biodiversity and contributing to community science. However, many users find that Read More
Fr. Theophan: Learning By Teaching
By Fr. Theophan Mackey
Rector
Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church
Another month has come to an end.
How can January take so long, and February pass in the blink of an eye?
I’m starting another round of pottery classes at the Arts Council. Tile and mold making on Tuesdays and throwing on Thursdays. I’ll have to take a break in April for Holy Week and all that surrounds the events of Pascha, but it is so much fun to teach new students.
When we start, I let them know that I have been throwing pottery on and off for over thirty years. The basics of centering the clay and pulling walls are astonishing to beginners, Read More
LAPS And LAPD Team Up For Safety Town June 1–5
LAPS News:
All children entering kindergarten in the fall are eligible to attend this year’s Safety Town being held rom 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m., Monday, June 1 through Friday, June 5 at Barranca Mesa Elementary School. The program is limited to 100 participants. Go to https://forms.gle/rR4vtbaPJ3i6dQnd7 to complete the registration form.
Students will participate in hands-on activities, crafts, interactions with safety personnel, and safety situations to prepare for potential hazards they may encounter at school, at home or in the community.
Safety Town gives children the opportunity to: Read More
NM Supreme Court To Hear Case In Portales For Rule Of Law Program April 1
COURT News:
SANTA FE — Students will have an opportunity to see how courts resolve disputes when the New Mexico Supreme Court conducts an oral argument in April in Portales as a part of a civics education program.
The Court will hear attorneys present arguments on behalf of their clients in a criminal case for the Rule of Law Program at 1 p.m., April 1 at the University Theatre Center at Eastern New Mexico University. This is the sixth year for the program, which allows students to watch the court consider a case in person as well as online.
“The Rule of Law Program helps the law come alive for young people,” Read More
LAPS Foundation Announces Search For New Executive Director
LAPS Foundation News:
The Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation (LAPSF) officially announced today that it has opened the search for a new Executive Director. The application period will remain open through March 30, 2026.
As a leading nonprofit in Los Alamos, LAPSF provides resources directly to local schools through over $2 million generously donated by our community. These funds support teacher professional development, “Great Ideas” grants, classroom supplies, and student scholarships.
The incoming Executive Director will play a pivotal role in taking the Foundation to the Read More
Howard Dittmer Sworn In As SFCC Governing Board Member
From left, SFCC Governing Board Secretary Lina Germann, Ph.D., new member Howard Dittmer, Ph.D., SFCC President Becky Rowley, Ph.D. and SFCC Governing Board Chair Linda Siegle. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) welcomed a new member to its Governing Board on Feb. 25, when Howard Roy Dittmer, Ph.D., was officially sworn into office. The oath was administered by retired municipal judge Angela “Spence” Pacheco.
Dittmer joins the five-member board and will serve in Board Position #5. At its Jan. 14 meeting, the board elected the following officers: Chair Read More
New Mexico Arts Announces 2026 Poetry Out Loud State Finals At National Hispanic Cultural Center In Albuquerque
NMA News:
SANTA FE, NM — New Mexico Arts announces the state finals for the 21st anniversary of Poetry Out Loud. 1 p.m., Sunday, March 8, eleven high school students from across New Mexico will participate in the Poetry Out Loud state finals. Held for the first time ever in Albuquerque at the Albuquerque Journal Theater in the National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM. The event is free and open to all ages to watch the performances.
The following high school students will be representing their school at the Poetry Out Loud New Mexico Final:
- Vinny Valenzuela – Cottonwood
New Mexico Public Schools Achieve Highest Graduation Rates In Over A Decade
PED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) today announced that the statewide graduation rate has risen 2.4 percentage points to 80.6%, the highest rate in more than a decade.
Eight schools have exited school improvement status, including seven that successfully exited More Rigorous Intervention (MRI) status, the state’s highest level of support for chronically struggling schools.
The eight schools are:
- Albuquerque Public Schools:
- Mark Armijo Academy
- Highland High School
- Rio Grande High School
- Siembra Leadership High School
- Technology Leadership High
‘LIFELINE: 2026 Youth Summit’ Friday At Mesa Library
COUNTY News:
“LIFELINE: 2026 Youth Summit” is a free, high-energy event for high school students focused on connection, resilience, and real-world life skills.
The summit is 5-8 p.m., Friday, March 6, at Mesa Public Library, 2400 Central Ave.
Students will enjoy free food trucks, door prizes, and a prevention toolkit for every participant.
The Summit features interactive workshops and short talks on topics like mental health support, suicide prevention, and how to safely administer NARCAN, alongside hands-on activities and creative experiences hosted by the YMCA, JJAB, Los Alamos Read More
Los Alamos Arts Council Unveils Upcoming Events
Courtesy/LAAC
LAAC News:
The Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) unveils upcoming events. Kite Festival is drawing closer, afterschool art is thriving, and soon the gallery will have more weekend hours.
Here’s a snapshot of what the Arts Council has coming up:
- Volunteer Get Together Friday, March 13: To prepare for the year of cultural programming, the Arts Council invites the community to the first volunteer get together! Learn about how to help sustain arts and culture programming in the community even beyond helping with Kite Festival and Pumpkin Glow. From 10 a.m. to noon, drop-in at the Fuller
LAPS Foundation: How To Impact A Classroom Today
A few of Esther Smidt’s students flip through their new Geronimo Stilton books received through the LAPS Foundation’s Shower with Love Campaign. Courtesy/LAPS Foundation
From the LAPS Foundation:
Mountain Elementary School teacher Esther Smidt heard about the LAPS Foundation’s Shower with Love fundraiser and quickly signed up for specific items she knew would enhance the learning in her classroom.
For Esther and her kindergarten students, that was new books for the classroom. A week later, her wish list items were fulfilled and her students were happily reading through their Geronimo Read More
Community Invited To Presentation On Understanding Homelessness On Sunday March 15 At United Church
Los Alamos Public School Students Encouraged To Participate In Summer Learning
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) is excited to participate in this year’s Literacy NM Summer Program. This program will provide small group specialized reading and math instruction for students who have completed kindergarten through 7th grade.
This program will take the place of the traditional summer school or camp that the district has provided in recent years.
All LAPS students who would like to improve their reading and math skills are invited to enroll on the state portal – NM Summer Reading Program website: (https://www.literacy.nm.gov/#). Families are encouraged Read More