Education

NM Supreme Court To Hear Case In Portales For Rule Of Law Program April 1

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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

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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

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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

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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
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New Mexico Public Schools Achieve Highest Graduation Rates In Over A Decade

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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
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‘LIFELINE: 2026 Youth Summit’ Friday At Mesa Library

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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

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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
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LAPS Foundation: How To Impact A Classroom Today

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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

Los Alamos Public School Students Encouraged To Participate In Summer Learning

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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