Scarecrows Make Annual Debut In Los Alamos
Los Alamos School of Gymnastics showcases one buff gymnast in the Los Alamos Arts Council’s scarecrow contest. The scarecrows will be displayed along Central Avenue through Nov. 1. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
A really, really old Hillstomper takes part in the Los Alamos Arts Council’s scarecrow contest. The contest kicked off Saturday and continues until Nov. 1. All entries will be judged and awarded prizes. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
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Los Alamos Arts Council brings a bit of frightful autumn fun to downtown Los Alamos every Read More
Los Alamos Radio Shack Reopens Monday!
Los Alamos Radio Shack owner Bill Cabral inside his store in February at 999 Central Ave., Suite 150. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Radio Shack owner Bill Cabral is reopening his store at 999 Central Ave., Suite 150 Monday.
The store has been closed for the most part since Oct. 6 when Cabral experienced chest pains while at work and left for what he thought would be a couple of hours while he ran over to the hospital for a quick check up.
It turns out he was having a heart attack. He was transported by ambulance to the hospital
LAHS Hosts 3rd Annual Career Fair Oct. 28
LAHS News:Find The Beautiful And Unique At Seeking Chameleon
Owner Catherine Richmond at her desk at Seeking Chameleon. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Beautiful bottles. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comLos Alamos Daily Post
Why did Catherine Richmond open Seeking Chameleon, her new store in White Rock?
“The house was overflowing and giving up collecting was not an option,” Richmond said, laughing. “I love collecting and I love all kinds of things. If there’s something beautiful about it, from fishing lures to exquisite crystal, I love it.”
Seeking Chameleon reflects Richmond’s eclectic tastes. Read More
Los Alamos County Receives 2015 Property Tax Levies From State
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has received its 2015 property tax levies from the New Mexico Department of Finance Administration (DFA).
The residential levy is 24.430 mills, an 8.17 percent increase from the 2014 levy of 22.584 mills. The non-residential levy is 27.496 mills, a 7.19 percent increase from the 2014 levy of 25.652 mills.
In dollar terms, these levies are respectively $24.43 and $27.496 per $1,000 of taxable assessed value.As an example, a house with an assessed market value of $300,000 has an assessed taxable value of $100,000 (1/3 of market). Assuming no other exemptions, the Read More
Registration Underway For Annual Winterfest Holiday Lights Parade
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MAINSTREET News:
Registration is now open for the annual Winterfest Holiday Lights Parade.
This years “El Nino” themed parade will march up Central Avenue beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. The official Tree Lighting Ceremony will follow the parade at 7 p.m. around Ashley Pond.
Don’t miss your opportunity to promote your business or organization by participating in the Winterfest Holiday Lights Parade! To register for the parade, visit: losalamosmainstreet.com/registration
From Breakfast with Santa to the Nutcracker on “The Hill” ballet, Los Alamos celebrates Read More
State Auditor Speaks At Chamber Breakfast
State Auditor Tim Keller
CHAMBER News:
Do you wonder exactly how your tax money is spent? State Auditor Tim Keller is the man who knows. Would you like an investigation into a government agency’s use of funds? The State Auditor’s office is the place to call.
Come to the Chamber Breakfast Oct. 29 for a presentation by State Auditor Tim Keller on the financial health of our state and the related work of the State Auditor’s office.
Some of the topics include: the constitutional duty of the office, the purpose of auditing (in school districts, state agencies, conservation districts, and Read More
Final 2015 Fourth Friday Oct. 23
CREATIVE DISTRICT News:
Los Alamos Creative District’s Final Fourth Friday of 2015 will happen in downtown Los Alamos this Friday, Oct. 23. Fourth Friday will begin again in January 2016.
Fourth Fridays is a monthly event that offers extended hours or special programming at Bradbury Science Museum, Los Alamos Historical Society, Fuller Lodge Art Center, The Nature Center and Mesa Public Library. Fourth Fridays also promotes special offerings from participating local businesses. This month Fourth Friday special events and include:
The Bradbury Science Museum will Read More
The Finishing Touch Exhibits Halloween Creativity
The Finishing Touch at 174 Central Park Square in downtown Los Alamos has created a spectacular window display for Halloween. Photo by Cheryl Sowder Read More
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