Education

Adult Education In New Mexico Rises In National Rankings 

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NMHED News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico’s investments in adult education have lifted the state to 20th in the nation for adult education outcomes, up from 50th place in 2019. 

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Career and Technical Education recently published state data for the 2024-2025 academic year and ranked New Mexico 20th in measurable skill gains, a metric that tracks student progress toward educational milestones such as earning credentials, improving academic skills, and advancing toward employment. 

The ranking reflects a six-place jump from last year’s ranking of 26th, Read More

Parents, Families And Staff Invited To Gifted & Distractible Presentations In April

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LAPS News:

The Los Alamos Public Schools Student Services department invites parents, families and school staff to join the Gifted Advisory Committee for two special presentations in April. The featured speaker will be Julie Skolnick M.A., J.D., an internationally recognized expert on gifted and twice-exceptional learners, who will be exploring the topic of “Gifted and Distractible.”

The dates for these presentations are from 4:30–5:30 p.m., Thursday, April 9, and Wednesday, April 29. Both will be accessible via Zoom.

Executive Functions: Why Gifted and 2e Learners Struggle and How Read More

2026 Athletic Hall Of Fame Class To Be Honored April 11

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LAPS News:

The 2026 Los Alamos High School Athletic Hall of Fame inductees will be honored at a brunch banquet on Saturday, April 11 at Fuller Lodge starting at 11 am.

Tickets are on sale for $35 per person and may be purchased at 2026 LAHS Athletics Hall of Fame

Induction Ceremony Tickets. Seating is limited so purchase tickets soon to guarantee your seat. This event is open to the public.

Members of the 9th Hall of Fame class include:

  • Paul Anderson
  • Kathy Hipwood
  • Rob Hipwood
  • Carmen Nogar
  • Josh Nogar
  • Gretchen Torres
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Community Invited To Honor Los Alamos High School Teacher Brian Easton At 9 p.m. Today At UNM Hospital

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LAHS Teacher Brian Easton

COMMUNITY News:

Los Alamos High School teacher Dr. Brian Easton, who taught for more than 25 years, died from injuries he sustained in a pedestrian/vehicle accident Sunday.

Easton is an organ donor and in recognition of this incredible human being and the gift of life he will provide for others, there will be an honor walk at 9 p.m. today at the UNM Hospital’s Critical Care Tower 5 South. Anyone wishing to participate is invited to meet at 8:30 p.m. in the lobby on the fifth floor.

An honor walk is a quiet moment led by an organ donation team where a person is honored by Read More

National Sunshine Week Runs March 15-21, 2026

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The Document Divide: Why public record laws are failing average Americans, and what to do about it

By DAVID CUILLIER
Brechner Freedom of Information Project
Feb. 9, 2026

Freedom of information should be freedom of information for all.

It is not.

As we approach the 60th anniversary of the U.S. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), and celebrate national Sunshine Week March 15-21, we look back at the signing of the law by Lyndon B. Johnson on July 4, 1966: “I signed this measure with a deep sense of pride that the United States is an open society in which the people’s right to know is cherished and guarded.” Read More

Openings Available For Pac8 Spring Break Media Classes

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PAC8 News:

PAC 8 still has openings in their Spring Break Media Classes!

Session 2: 9 a.m.–12 p.m., March 30 – April 2   

Stop motion animation for 3rd – 8th graders. Students learn the basics of 2-D and 3-D stop motion animation.

Session 3: 1–4 p.m., March 30 – April 2 

Music video production for 4th – 8th graders. Students learn special effects and lighting and write, shoot and edit a music video. Editing with Adobe Premiere.

https://pac8cmc.com/classes.html

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Democracy On The Move: Wonders On Wheels Celebrates America’s 250th In New Mexico

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Wonders on Wheels Mobile Museum. Courtesy/NMDCA

NMDCA News:

SANTA FE — In honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Wonders on Wheels Mobile Museum, a division of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, is traveling a new exhibit, “The Arts of Democracy in New Mexico” beginning this spring.

The all-ages exhibit on the Wonders on Wheels (WoW) RV, highlights ideals of freedom and self-government embedded in the Declaration and traces the development of those same ideals in New Mexico, showing how they have been expressed in art forms such Read More

Keith Tschohl Presentation ‘MOSAIC: New Rules For Pilots, Aircraft, And Maintenance’ March 21

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Keith Tschohl. Courtesy photo

EAA News:

Los Alamos Chapter 691 of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) will meet Saturday, March 21 at the Los Alamos Airport Terminal, and will feature an educational presentation by Keith Tschohl entitled “MOSAIC: New Rules for Pilots, Aircraft, and Maintenance”. The meeting, open to the public, will begin at 9:30 a.m. with coffee, pastries and informal discussion, followed by a short business meeting at 10 a.m. and the presentation beginning at 10:30 a.m.

The MOSAIC (“Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification”) Final Rule, published Read More

How AI-Savvy Are You? Take This Quiz!

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LADP News:

How well do you understand the AI tools shaping today’s information environment?
This true/false quiz tests knowledge of how AI models are trained, why they make mistakes, how companies use data and how AI influences what people believe. Take the quiz to see if you can separate AI hype from AI reality.

The quiz was created by Lynn Walsh and Trusting News as a resource for local media organizations to share with their communities. Participating newsrooms are part of an AI Literacy cohort aimed at helping audiences better understand what AI is, how it works and how it is being used.

How AI-Savvy Read More

Limited Spots Remaining For PEEC 2026 Summer Camps

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PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is excited to share a full slate of outdoor, science, and arts‐focused day camps for children entering grades 1–8, with programs based at the Los Alamos Nature Center and two additional camps offered in the Española Valley.

PEEC’s summer camps provide hands‐on learning, outdoor exploration, and opportunities for children to build confidence, make friends, and connect with the natural and cultural landscapes of Northern New Mexico.

Families can find complete details and registration links at peecnature.org/summer-camps Read More