Workshop: Healing Our Individual And Collective Trauma Saturday At Unitarian Church
Andrea Hill
COMMUNITY News:
Andrea Hill, Kate Barnhart and Tom Steward will host a workshop, “Healing Our Individual and Collective Trauma — Responding skillfully to whatever life brings: practical tools for regulation, clarity, and resilience” 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Unitarian Church, 1738 N Sage Loop St.
Whether navigating personal stress or feeling the weight of what’s happening in the world, this workshop offers grounded, evidence-based tools to help people find steadiness and reconnect with their own resilience. The public is invited to join in for a morning Read More
This Week In Sports: May 15-16, 2026
Sports News:
Los Alamos High School Hilltopper games are covered by the Los Alamos Daily Post sports team of John McHale, Mike Cote, Nate Limback and Tomás Redondo.
This Week’s Hilltopper Sports Schedule:
May 15 – Friday
- Girls/Boys Track and Field State Championships UNM – TBA
May 16 – Saturday
- Girls/Boys Track and Field State Championships UNM – TBA
Law Students To Serve As Summer Externs For Judges In Rural Judicial Districts
Students from the University of New Mexico School of Law will serve as rural justice externs in state courts this summer. From left to right, with the judicial district where they will be based: Bradley “Liam” William Burnside, 7th Judicial District; Loren Vigil, 11th Judicial District; Andres Grano, 4th Judicial District; Darren Malanik, 8th Judicial District; A. Rafael Romero-Salas, 6th Judicial District; Andrew Kessel, 11th Judicial District; Alyssa Cruz, 9th Judicial District; Jasmine Jaramillo, 4th Judicial District; Glenna Leffler, 7th Judicial District; Stephanie Read More
Students In Hidalgo County To Receive Broadband Access
OBAE News:
LORDSBURG — Nearly 400 rural students in the Lordsburg Municipal Schools now have access to high-speed internet after a state-funded broadband project completed construction in one of New Mexico’s rural communities.
The Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) awarded Transworld Network LLC (TWN Communications) a $1.5 million Student Connect grant to build broadband infrastructure, connecting 395 rural student households and staff in the Lordsburg Municipal Schools District.
“Rural communities are too often left behind when it comes to affordable, high-speed Read More
Rocketeer Academy Summer Camp Blasts Off In July At Museum Of Space History
NMDCA News:
ALAMOGORDO — The International Space Hall of Fame Foundation and New Mexico Museum of Space History have announced that registration is now open at spacehalloffame.org for the Rocketeer Academy Summer Camp. The camp offers two one‑week sessions with two class levels: Explorers (grades 3–5) and Challengers (grades 6–8), each limited to 25 students.
Cost is $275 per cadet and includes the week-long space-based camp, field trip to Holloman AFB, lunches, and a camp t-shirt. The camp is held at the Tombaugh Education Building on the grounds of the Museum of Space History on July 6-10 Read More
NMSA Hires Creative Writing & Literature Chair Sasha Grafit
NMSA News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico School for the Arts (NMSA) announces the selection of Sasha Grafit to lead its Creative Writing & Literature Department. Grafit is a published author, translator, educator, and editor who has taught creative writing at Columbia University and at Harlem High School in New York City. Sasha is passionate about inspiring young people to write. “My teaching philosophy,” he explains, “is focused on preparing students to carefully observe the world with an artistic eye and to express their own ideas in a compelling manner. When students competently wield the Read More
Los Alamos High School Athletes Sign Letters Of Intent
During 2026 Signing Day at Los Alamos High School on Thursday, three athletes signed letters of Intent to participate in college sports programs. From left, Madalyn Baily will attend Smith College to swim, Anjel Fresquez will attend Ottawa University to participate in the wrestling program, and Diego Garcia will attend New Mexico Highland University to play football. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
2026 Taos Chamber Music Sunday Sit-Downs Begin June 21
Courtesy/TSoM
TSoM News:
This summer, the mountains will once again come alive with extraordinary chamber music, bringing together our renowned faculty artists, inspiring guest performers, and the next generation of exceptional early-career musicians. For more than six decades, the Taos School of Music (TSoM) has offered something rare: world-class artistry in intimate spaces, paired with the unmistakable beauty, openness, and creative spirit of Taos.
The 2026 season continues that tradition while expanding the ways audiences can experience the School. This year’s offerings include Read More
Henna & Tea For Teens At Bradbury Science Museum May 15
Santa Fe Community College President Becky Rowley To Keynote Two Commencement Ceremonies May 16
Rebecca K. ‘Becky’ Rowley, Ph.D.
SFCC President
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) announces SFCC President Becky Rowley, Ph.D., will keynote two commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 16, in the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center at 6401 Richards Ave. The 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. ceremonies will honor students by their schools of study.
“SFCC is pleased to provide everyone with a more comfortable and meaningful experience with the updated format,” President Rowley said. “We’re proud of our students and excited to recognize this significant accomplishment in their Read More
Local Equestrians Host Horse And Bicycle Safety Clinic
Scene from the bicycle and equestrian safety clinic held in the parking lot at Brewer Arena. Courtesy photo
Scene from the bicycle and equestrian safety clinic held in the parking lot at Brewer Arena. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Cathy Miller, the equestrian liaison for the Los Alamos County Parks and Recreation Board’s bicycle working group, with Peggy Dare, recently hosted a safety clinic for the youngest members of the Tuff Riders bicycle group and their parents in the parking lot at the Brewer Arena.
The clinic promoted safety on the trails, particularly for bicyclists to know what a frightened Read More
PAC 8 Summer Classes For 3rd-9th Graders Begin June 2
PAC 8’s summer video and drone classes for 3rd through 9th graders start June 2. Courtesy/PAC 8
Scene from a previous PAC 8 summer video class. Courtesy/PAC 8
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8’s summer video classes for 3rd through 9th graders start June 2. This year is an exciting one with drone flying and videography, 2-D and 3-D stop motion animation, GoPros, special effects, camera techniques, green screen, lighting, editing, music production and more.
The classes provide a creative outlet for kids and a fun way for them to express themselves. The classes provide students with technical and artistic skills Read More
University Of New Mexico Receives Largest Gift In Its History
UNM received the largest philanthropic gift from an individual or couple in its 135-year history. Courtesy/UCAM
UNM New:
The University of New Mexico has received the largest philanthropic gift from an individual or couple in its 135-year history. A $30 million commitment from Gail and Jim Ellis will transform the University’s business school, expand access and opportunity for students, and strengthen New Mexico’s economic future for generations to come.
In recognition of the gift, the Anderson School of Management—which has shaped the business education of New Mexico students since Read More
Family YMCA To Host Senior Appreciation Night May 23
LAHS seniors are invited to celebrate a night dedicated just for them at this year’s Senior Appreciation Night, taking place at 6 p.m., May 23, starting at Fuller Lodge. Courtesy/YMCA
YMCA Operations Director George Marsden. Courtesy/YMCA
YMCA News:
Los Alamos High School seniors are invited to celebrate a night dedicated just for them at this year’s Senior Appreciation Night, taking place at 6 p.m., May 23, starting at Fuller Lodge.
This special event is designed to honor graduating seniors with an evening full of fun, community, and celebration. Attendees can enjoy activities throughout Read More
Infectious Disease MDF: ‘Hantavirus Is Not The Next COVID—But It Is A Warning’
Tyler B. Evans, MD, MS, MPH, DTM&H, FIDSA
MEDICAL News:
The hantavirus outbreak aboard the expedition cruise ship MV Hondius has triggered alarming headlines and understandable anxiety. But according to Dr. Tyler Evans, infectious disease specialist, CEO of Wellness Equity Alliance, and former Chief Medical Officer for New York City’s COVID-19 response, hantavirus is most likely not the next pandemic, but it does expose how fragile and improvised global outbreak preparedness still is.
Dr. Evans says the Hondius outbreak should be understood as a stress test, not a panic event. Read More
UNM-LA Collaborates With UNM To Offer Early Assurance Program To Pre-Professional Health Students
From left, UNM-LA student Cruz Estrada, UNM-LA Science Dept. Lecturer II Derek Martinez and UNM-LA student Brittini Suazo in biology class. UNM-LA has partnered with UNM in Albuquerque to offer an Early Assurance Program for pre-professional health students interested in pursuing a doctorate in pharmacy. Courtesy/UNM-LA
BY KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
University of New Mexico (UNM) College of Pharmacy Dean Donald Godwin recently reached out to University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) Chancellor Mike Holtzclaw and Dean of Instruction Brent Pickett Read More
See The Sun Through A New Lens At Jemez Historic Site’s Daytime Astronomy Program May 16
NMDCA News:
Find out about the world above, in the eyes of Southwestern Indigenous People, at Jemez Historic Site, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Saturday, May 16, 2026.
Learn about past and modern perspectives of astronomy from an Indigenous point of view with Instructional Coordinator Marlon at Jemez Historic Site.
The presentation will discuss what Southwestern Indigenous people observed and believed about the world above them and how the worlds above and around them are connected and related. We’ll use special sun viewing telescopes to take a closer look at the sun.
This program is included with admission Read More
Santa Fe Community College Announces 2026 Katie Besser Art & Writing Award Winners
Copies of 2026 Accolades, Richard Bradford Scholarship recipient. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College’s emerging writers and artists were recognized during the Katie Besser Awards celebration hosted by Meow Wolf on May 4. The awards were named for the late Katie Besser in recognition of her love of literature and creative writing. The event celebrated students’ creative expression through writing, photography and media arts. Writers representing SFCC’s diverse community read from their winning works.
The sixteenth annual winner of Santa Fe Community College Read More
Legislators Gather For Second Annual Retreat On Education
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The Hunt Institute will host its 2nd Annual New Mexico Legislators Retreat on May 7-8, 2026, in Albuquerque, NM, bringing together state legislators from across the state to address the state’s most pressing education issues.
The 2026 Retreat is hosted in partnership with bipartisan and bicameral Co-Chairs, Senator Leo Jaramillo, Senator Bill Soules, Representative Brian Baca, and Representative Joy Garratt, reflecting The Hunt Institute’s enduring commitment to cultivating bipartisan leadership in support of students and the state’s future.
“As we continue Read More
New Video By New Mexico Courts Explains Jury Duty
The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court celebrates Juror Appreciation Week. From left to right: Jury Division staff Emily Dominguez, Abbey Whitaker and Manager Alyssia Trujillo. Courtesy/Metro Court
COURT News:
SANTA FE – A new video provides a clear, modern guide to serving as a juror in a New Mexico court.
The orientation video explains what to expect during jury service, including what happens if a person must report to a courthouse for possible selection as a juror in a criminal or civil trial. Click here to view the juror orientation video on the New Mexico Courts YouTube channel.
“New Read More