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Obituary: Bonny L. Ingwerson March 1, 1932 – June 15, 2017

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BONNY L INGWERSON March 1, 1932 – June 15, 2017

Bonny L Ingwerson, 85 of Gering, Nebraska passed away Thursday, June 15, 2017 at Regional West Medical Center.

Her memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 10:00 am at Central Church of Christ with Pastor Lyle Hinebauch officiating. Cremation was held and there will be no visitation. Memorials may be given to the Central Church of Christ for the use in the Mission Programs. Tributes of sympathy may be left at www.geringchapel.com. Gering Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Bonny was born a twin on March 1, 1932 in Gering, Read More

White Rock Children’s Parade Adds New Dimension

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Kick off the 4th of July with the White Rock Children’s Parade and Carnival. A flag ceremony and parade begin at 10 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 366 Grand Canyon. Everyone is invited to the parade followed by a free carnival games and treats on the back lawn of the church. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

The annual White Rock Children’s Parade and July 4th celebration will be held again this year at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 366 Grand Canyon.

A new dimension is being added this year as a tribute to military personnel, past and present. Arrangements Read More

Letter To The Editor: Chamber Thanks Community

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By NANCY PARTRIDGE
Los Alamos Chamber Director

The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce would like to thank everyone who helped make Chamberfest a successful event.

The crews from the Public Works Department worked tirelessly to get the power on to the circuits for our food vendors and band, Central Park Square provided the venue for the majority of the event, Los Alamos Police Department provided security at the event, and our sponsors – LANB, Gateway Mortgage, LA Doghouse and the Los Alamos Daily Post – without whom we could not have put on the event.

It was a special treat to be joined by the Classic Air Read More

Famine To Feast Volunteers Aid Cajete Fire Effort

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Fire Chief Lee Taylor shakes hands with Famine to Feast co-founder Jaret McDonald and thanks all the volunteers for their efforts to collect supplies for the firefighters working the Cajete Fire burning in the Jemez. Anyone interested in helping with the effort should call Los Alamos Police Dispatch at 505.662.8222. Courtesy photo

Famine to Feast volunteers deliver supply for the firefighters working the Cajete Fire burning in the Jemez. Anyone interested in helping with the effort should call the Los Alamos Police Dispatch Center at 505.662.8222. Courtesy photo

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Cajete Fire Evening Update: 424 Personnel … 1,400 Acres Burned … 80 Percent Contained

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Cajete Fire smoke plume Friday in the Jemez. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com 

SFNF News:

The El Cajete Fire has burned 1,400 acres since igniting Thursday morning in the Jemez. There are now 424 personnel battling the blaze, which this evening is 80 percent contained.

Location:

  • The Cajete Fire is burning in the Jemez Ranger District on the Santa Fe National Forest, on both sides of N.M. 4 along the southern boundary of the Valles Caldera National Preserve. The fire started approximately one mile northeast of Vallecitos de los Indios (Sierra de los Pinos). The fire area runs
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Valles Caldera National Preserve Reopens Monday

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VCNP News:

JEMEZ SPRINGS — Following the emergency closure prompted by the Cajete Fire, Valles Caldera National Preserve will resume its normal hours of operation and visitor services 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, June 19.. 

All summer activities will be available to visitors, including the 35 daily backcountry vehicle permits issued on a first come, first served basis. In addition, special use permittees and commercial use operators may resume their projects and business within the preserve.

However, all access to the Banco Bonito area of the preserve will remain closed until further notice. Read More

More Campfires Left Abandoned In Forest … Meanwhile Cajete Fire Bill In Four Days Reaches $1.4 Million

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE – As more than 300 people continued to battle the 1,400-acre Cajete Fire that sparked last Thursday from an abandoned campfire, the already-overloaded fire team on the Santa Fe National Forest was forced to respond to more abandoned campfires today.

As of 2 p.m., at least three had been reported to the dispatch center.

With record high temperatures, no moisture and possible lightning strikes in the forecast, Northern New Mexico is a tinderbox. Someone’s carelessness with a campfire near Vallecitos de los Indios in the Jemez Mountains has not only put hundreds of firefighters Read More

Cajete Fire Morning Update: 1,367 Acres Burned, 65 Percent Contained … N.M. 4 Reopens At Noon Today

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Image from a Goes-16 satellite shows smoke Saturday from large fires active in New Mexico and Arizona. The El Cajete Fire in the Jemez has burned 1,367 acres since igniting Thursday and is now 65 percent contained. Courtesy/Wildfire Today NASA

SFNF News:

The El Cajete Fire has now burned 1,367 acres since it erupted Thursday morning in the Jemez. Today fire crews are patrolling and monitoring the established containment line along the northern perimeter of the fire, while additional crews construct and improve the line on the southern perimeter.

A team of firefighters will repel Read More