Los Alamos Residents Gather At Campaign Event For New Mexico Land Commissioner Candidate Matthew McQueen
Los Alamos residents, from left, Ellen Mills, Karyl Ann Armbruster, and Rep. Christine Chandler are among many who gathered at a campaign event Sunday at a home on Barranca Mesa for Matthew McQueen, candidate for New Mexico Land Commissioner. Rep. McQueen serves in New Mexico House District 50, which encompasses areas of Santa Fe and Sandoval Counties. He was first elected to the New Mexico House of Representatives in the 2014 election. He assumed office on Jan. 20, 2015, and has served six terms over 11 years. He chairs the House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Committee, is a member Read More
C’YA Announces Winners Of 2026 Mikey Aslam Scholarship
Scholars, from left to right: Madalyn Baily, Dayja Fellers, and Gus Ovaska. Courtesy photo
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
Champions of Youth Ambitions
Champions of Youth Ambitions is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 Mikey Aslam Scholarship. This year, the Aslam family will send off three LAHS seniors with a $1,000 boost to their educational journey.
The scholars include Madalyn Baily, Dayja Fellers, and Gus Ovaska. Baily will attend Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts, studying Biology and Exercise Science. Fellers hopes to head to Lewis and Clark College, Read More
Vivien Chen Seeds Endowment To Support UNM-Los Alamos Faculty Professional Development
Vivien Chen’s early years as a Biology teacher at Hong Kong Christian College inspired her to create a new endowment to support UNM-LA Faculty. Photo courtesy of Vivien Chen
LACF News:
Vivien Chen, MPH, PhD, is no stranger to life as a university instructor. During her accomplished career in epidemiology, Chen served the faculties of Tulane University and as a department head at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans.
Chen’s teaching career began in her home of Hong Kong after earning a biology degree, but she soon realized she wanted to continue her studies in public Read More
Christian Youth In Action To Lead Bible Club, Vacation Bible School In June & July
Christian Youth in Action group at Aspendale Camp. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Twenty-one teens from Northern New Mexico are attending a Christian Youth in Action summer missionary training camp the first week of June. Then, they will be teaching six Vacation Bible Schools and one 5-Day Bible Club in June and July.
The Clubs are free and open to children ages 4-12. They will feature Bible and missionary stories, songs, games, snacks, crafts, Scripture memory, contests and prizes.
Upcoming Vacation Bible School and Bible Club Events:
- 2–4 p.m., June 8-12: 5-Day Bible Club at Ashley Pond
Endangered Species Of Pajarito Plateau & Jemez Mountains
A Mexican Spotted Owl. Photo by Michael Smith
COUNTY News:
The Mexican Spotted Owl is a medium-sized, nocturnal bird that typically roosts during the day in cool, shaded areas and hunts at night, feeding on small mammals, birds, and insects.
They are known for their strong attachment to specific territories. Nesting areas can be found across Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and western Texas, extending south through several states in Mexico. Populations are “disjunct”, meaning they live in isolated clusters rather than one continuous stretch.
These owls are highly selective about Read More
Distinguished UC Riverside Faculty Weighs In On Firings Of 22-Person Board Overseeing National Science Foundation
SCIENCE News:
Amidst the many attention-grabbing headlines of 2026, there is a recent one that may have flown under the radar but shouldn’t have. On April 24, the White House dismissed the entire 22-person board that oversees the National Science Foundation (NSF). The NSF is an independent federal agency that supports science and engineering in all 50 states and U.S. territories.
To discuss the impact of the NSF more broadly, its significance for university research, and the likely consequences of this move, UC Riverside News turns to a distinguished faculty member who has extensive experience Read More
Math In Mosaic Summer Camp At NNMC Is Now Free!
NNMC News:
ESPAÑOLA — Thanks to the generosity of the Summer Mathematics Programs Consortium, Northern New Mexico College’s (NNMC) Math in Mosaic summer camp is now free to all participants and will include free lunches and snacks!
Fifth and 6th grade students can discover the joy of math by exploring a side of it they have never considered. Rather than a traditional math class, students will solve puzzles and games, then uncover the hidden math that was used without them realizing it.
“Math instruction can show us some of the worst things about math, and we very rarely see the fun side,” said Heather Read More
Santa Fe Mayor Pro Tem Lee Garcia To Address SFCC High School Equivalency Graduates
Santa Fe Mayor Pro Tem Lee Garcia
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College announces Santa Fe Mayor Pro Tem Lee Garcia will give the keynote address to the 51 students who successfully completed their High School Equivalency (HSE) in the Adult Education Academic Career Education (ACE) program at SFCC. The ceremony begins at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 19 in the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center (FEC), 6401 Richards Avenue.
The HSE graduation ceremony is a celebration of the students’ hard work and dedication in achieving their High School Equivalency Certificate. It’s a formal event Read More
SFCC To Close In Observation Of Memorial Day
SFCC campus in summer. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC), 6401 Richards Avenue, and the Santa Fe Higher Education Center (SFHEC), 1950 Siringo Road, will close for Memorial Day on Monday, May 25 to honor Memorial Day. All campus facilities will be closed. No classes, activities or student services will be available. SFCC’s early childhood development center Kids Campus, and the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center (FEC) also will be closed.
SFCC, SFHEC, and the FEC will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, May 26. Kids Campus will close from May 25 Read More
LAHS Class Of 2026 Graduation Scheduled For May 23
Scene of a previous Los Alamos High School graduation day. Courtesy/LAPS
LAHS News:
The Los Alamos High School Class of 2026 graduation will take place on Saturday, May 23 at Sullivan Field. The ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. Tickets are not required to attend the graduation ceremony.
Gates will open at 8 a.m. and families with graduates with last names beginning with A – Lo are asked to enter through the gates closest to the United Methodist Church. For families with graduates with last names beginning with Lu – Z, please enter through the gates closest to Mesa Field. Seating will Read More
Los Alamos Hilltoppers Push Albuquerque Academy Chargers To The Brink In 2026 State Tennis Championship
Los Alamos Hilltopper boys tennis team from left, Zach Gibson, Cullen McLean, Coach Travis Gibson, Levi Gibson, Coach Tim Khazratkulov, Michael Witkowski, Luke Gibson, Aditya Viswanathan, Logan Swickley and Coach Hari Viswanathan. Photo by Gowri Srinivasan
By TRAVIS GIBSON
LAHS/LAMS Tennis Coach
The Los Alamos Hilltopper boys tennis team came closer than any team in recent memory to ending one of the most remarkable streaks in high school tennis in the United States. The final proved to be an incredible finish to an exciting season.
The team of Aditya Viswanathan, Michael Witkowski, Luke Read More
Dallas FBI: Open Letter To Parents, Guardians, And Teachers
Editor’s note: This safety information is important for parents, guardians, and teachers to be aware of locally and across the nation.
From SAC Joe Rothrock
Dallas FBI
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Teachers,
I want to share some important information about a growing safety threat from violent online networks commonly referred to as “764”. Their members often connect with minors on popular online gaming and social media platforms, build their trust by posing as friends, and then coerce them into harming themselves or others.
Violent online networks such as 764 operate around the world, including Read More
PEEC Nature Club Develops Autonomous AI ‘PumaGuard’ System
PEEC Nature Club members who developed a 3-year ‘PumaGuard’ project combining wildlife biology, AI, and field engineering, from left, Gavin Bent, Seb Koglin, Phoebe Reid, Celia Pesiri, Adis Bock, Aditya Viswanathan, Suchi Jha, and Tate Plohr. Not pictured is Zoe Bent, who graduated in 2025. Courtesy/PEEC
By MARK MACINNIS
Los Alamos Daily Post
At a recent evening presentation at the Los Alamos Nature Center, a group of Los Alamos High School (LAHS) students in the Pajarito Environmental Education Center’s (PEEC) Nature Club unveiled something far beyond a typical high school science club Read More
LAFRW: 2026 Constitution Essay Contest Winners
By JENNIFER MCKERLEY
LAFRW
On April 25, members, friends and guests of the Los Alamos Federated Republican Women (LAFRW) filled Fuller Lodge for a Freedom Tea, which celebrated the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence.
Attendees enjoyed tea, a variety of snacks and desserts, and competing in a silent auction. President Linda Bullock officiated the event, and after the prayer and pledge, Ramona Goolsby presented the keynote address.
Goolsby is the Republican candidate for New Mexico Secretary of State, the office that oversees
the state’s elections, campaign Read More
Scenes From Governor’s 2026 ‘Spring Fling’ Event
Los Alamos resident Prisca Tiasse and her family greet Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham during the Spring Fling event on May 9 at the Governor’s Mansion in Santa Fe. Courtesy photo
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham playfully reacts to the oversized hat prop set out in the photo booth during the Spring Fling event on May 9 in Santa Fe. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s final Spring Fling event took place Saturday, May 9, in Santa Fe. Her term in office comes to an end on Dec. 31, 2026.
All registered families from across the state were transported and welcomed to the Governor’s mansion Read More
Fort Union To Host Dineh Tah’ Navajo Cultural Program
The Dineh Tah’ Navajo Cultural Program and Fort Union National Monument special event day is Saturday, June 6 in Watrous. Courtesy/National Park Service
NPS News:
WATROUS: The Dineh Tah’ Navajo Cultural Program and Fort Union National Monument announce a special event day of presentations and performances on Saturday, June 6.
This event is part of the continued reconciliation process between the two nations, and visitors are asked to please respect that photography and videography may be limited during portions of these special programs.
Each presentation is 45-minutes long with shaded Read More
AstroTour [AR] At Museum Of Indian Arts & Culture May 17
STEMarts Lab News:
The community is invited to attend an interactive Star Party where art, astronomy, and cultural storytelling come together through augmented reality, 6-10 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, at the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture.
The STEMarts Lab AstroTour [AR] project is an innovative collaboration with the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture developed with students from the Santa Fe Indian School to transform the night sky into a living canvas.
Using generative code, astronomy, and cultural narratives, participants will explore constellations in new ways—bridging scientific Read More
Explore Math At NNMC’s Math In Mosaic Summer Camp
NNMC News:
ESPAÑOLA — Fifth and sixth grade students can discover the joy of math at Northern New Mexico College this summer. In the Math in Mosaic summer camp, students get to see a side of math they have never considered. Rather than a traditional math class, students will solve puzzles and games, then discover the hidden math that was used without them realizing it.
“Math instruction can show us some of the worst things about math, and we very rarely see the fun side,” said Heather Pierce, STEM holistic advisor for math. “In this camp, we will explore some of the fun parts of math. We will solve Read More
Explora Unveils New Exhibition On The Science Of Kindness
EXPLORA News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Explora Science Center and Children’s Museum of Albuquerque (Explora) is pleased to announce the opening of a new exhibition, The Science of Kindness in “Grandma’s Casita.”
The newly-unveiled exhibition takes visitors on an immersive journey through Grandma’s house. Grandma, a retired social scientist, world traveler, and proud New Mexican, gives guests in her home the chance to hear tales of kindness from around the world, participate in kindness experiments–like studying the ripple effects of kindness and exploring how facial features convey emotion–and Read More