Education

One Week Left To Purchase Tickets For 2026 Los Alamos High School Athletic Hall Of Fame Ceremony

LAHS News:

There is one week left to purchase tickets for the 2026 Los Alamos High School Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony and brunch banquet scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, April 11, at Fuller Lodge.

Tickets are $35 per person and may be purchased at 2026 LAHS Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Tickets.

Members of the 9th Hall of Fame class include Paul Anderson, Kathy Hipwood, Rob Hipwood, Carmen Nogar, Josh Nogar, and Gretchen Torres. Read More

Leadership Los Alamos Hosts Local Youth Session

Courtesy/LLA

LLA News:

Leadership Los Alamos (LLA) hosted an insightful session focused on local youth and education March 13 at UNM-LA. While the main focus was on Los Alamos education, the discussions extended to regional and state issues. These discussions highlighted the current educational landscape, addressing challenges, advancements, and trends.

The day was led by Carter Payne, Assistant Superintendent of LAPS; Mike Holtzclaw, UNM-LA Chancellor; and Eli Argo, Teen Center Director.

Throughout the day, class members heard about various programs that exist to better serve the Read More

LAPS Announces 2026 Northeastern New Mexico Science & Engineering Fair Award Winners

Los Alamos Middle School seventh graders Mason Garcia and Andrew Gilbertson were both recipients of the Oppenheimer Memorial Fund Award for their science fair projects. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Congratulations to the 2026 Northeastern New Mexico Science & Engineering Fair award winners.

First-, second-, and third-place winners will compete in April at the New Mexico State Science & Engineering Fair at New Mexico Tech. 

Best In Show: Junior Division

  • Andrew Gilbertson, “Detecting Exoplanets with Python and PyTorch”

Best in Show Senior Division Runners-up

  • 1st Alternate: Linus
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Los Alamos JJAB Announces New Executive Director Dianna Reichelt

New Los Alamos JJAB Executive Director Dianna Reichelt

LOS ALAMOS JJAB News:

Los Alamos JJAB announces that Dianna Reichelt is its new Executive Director. An internal leader who has been instrumental in the organization’s recent successes, Reichelt steps into the role following a period of unprecedented growth and community impact.

Since joining JJAB in 2021, Reichelt has demonstrated a unique trajectory of leadership, advancing through key roles to her appointment as Executive Director. This progression has provided her with a comprehensive understanding of JJAB’s operations, from Read More

School Board To Hold Work Session Thursday At LAHS

LAPS News:

The Los Alamos Public Schools Board will hold a Work Session at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday at Los Alamos High School, 1300 Diamond Drive.

The meeting is open to the public.

Agenda

  1. Pledge of Allegiance
  2. Call to Order
  3. Roll Call
  4. Routine Business/Approval of Agenda
  5. Recognition by the Board
  6. a. LAHS Student Council Representatives
    1. Student Liaison Representatives
    2. Superintendent’s Report
    3. Public Comment for items not on the agenda
  1. Routine Business/Consent Agenda items

Budget Adjustment Report

Disposals

Draft Minutes, March 10, 2026

Action Item

  1. LAHS School Report

Presented by LAHS Admin Team, Read More

Senators Heinrich & Luján Join Push To ‘Stop Department Of Education’s Weaponization Of Civil Rights Investigations’

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) joined U.S. Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and 13 other Senate Democrats in urging the Department of Education to reverse its efforts to weaponize the Office of Civil Rights to carry out the Trump administration’s ideological agenda. 

The Senators point to a series of alarming actions taken by the Department of Education, including cases targeting transgender student protections and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, gutting protections for students Read More

Community Invited To Red Cross Shelter Operations Training

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Office of Emergency Management is partnering with the American Red Cross to offer Shelter Operations Training for community members interested in supporting disaster response efforts.

The training is 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 11, at the White Rock Training Center/Emergency Operations Center at 139 Longview Drive. 

During disasters, the American Red Cross helps ensure individuals and families who are displaced have a safe place to stay, a hot meal, and access to essential support services. This training will introduce participants to the fundamentals Read More

Los Alamos High School Senior Stetson Trujillo Signs National Letter Of Intent To Rodeo For NMSU

From left, NMSU Head Coach Brice Baggarly, LAHS Senior Stetson Trujillo and NMSU Assistant Coach Tate Harmon on National Signing Day, in which Trujillo signs his intent to join the New Mexico State University rodeo team this fall. Courtesy/NMSU

NMSU News:

Los Alamos High School senior and Abiqui resident Stetson Trujillo, has signed a National Letter of Intent to join the New Mexico State University rodeo team this fall. Family, friends, and coaches recently gathered to celebrate his achievement.

Trujillo, 18, has competed in NMHSRA, 4-H, and NMRA rodeo, earning top finishes in steer wrestling, Read More

Northern New Mexico College Supports Students All The Way, From High School Equivalency To Degrees

Matt Baldonado

NNMC News:

ESPAÑOLA — Matt Baldonado’s educational path has not been an easy one. When he dropped out of high school he was told he would never amount to anything. 

“I had the mentality that I wasn’t as smart as other kids,” Baldonado said.

With the help of Northern New Mexico College’s High School Equivalency Program (HEP) and College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP), Baldonado has not only earned his high school equivalency diploma and plumbing and pipefitting certificates, he has gained confidence in his ability to master the skills he needs to achieve his dreams. He now works Read More

New Mexico High School Students Can Earn Paycheck This Summer Through Statewide Program

PED News:

SANTA FE — Applications are now open for the 2026 New Mexico Summer Enrichment Internship Program (SEIP), offering high school students the opportunity to earn a paycheck this summer while gaining real-world work experience.  

Through this state-supported Public Education Department (PED) program, students complete eight-week paid internships with local employers, working 20 hours per week while receiving professional skills training and dedicated program support. There is no cost for students or employers to participate. The priority application deadline is March 31. Read More