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Serrato: My Sincerest Thanks

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By MARGIE SERRATO
Elected To Los Alamos Public Schools Board

This election was never about me or about securing a seat on a board. It was about answering a calling that I was invited to follow; one that asked me to get involved, learn, connect, and trust.

My greatest concern, at the start, was that I didn’t know the mechanics of running a campaign. That concern was quickly eased by the caring guidance and generous support of so many people in our community. The behind-the-scenes work is far greater than one would fathom. But there are hundreds of unnamed members in this effort – including the voters, Read More

Charity Chair Yoga Class Honoring Veterans Nov. 10

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Scene from a Chair Yoga Class at the Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center. Courtesy/BESAC

COMMUNITY News:

The Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center in Los Alamos will host a special Charity Chair Yoga Class from 2:45–3:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 10, in recognition of the service and sacrifices of U.S. Veterans. 

This community event will raise funds for the Veterans’ Yoga Project, a national nonprofit that supports veterans and their families through yoga, mindfulness, and resilience training. Donations are appreciated, but all are welcome regardless of ability to contribute.

Yoga has long supported Read More

Obituary: Barry Wayne Burton Sept. 1, 1947 – Nov. 1, 2025

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BARRY WAYNE BURTON Sept. 1, 1947 – Nov. 1, 2025  

Barry Wayne Burton, age 78, of Phenix City, Alabama, formerly of Los Alamos, New Mexico passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Piedmont Columbus Midtown in Columbus, Georgia.

A private Service of Remembrance, with full U.S. Marine Corps honors, will be held at a later date, according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City.

Born September 1, 1947, in Compton, California, Barry was the beloved son of Dora Louise Cage Burton and the late Raymond Burton. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam Read More

Last Weekend To Appreciate ‘Metamorphosis’ At Village Arts

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Pieces of the ‘Metamorphosis’ exhibit at Village Arts. Courtesy/Village Arts

Courtesy/Village Arts

ART News:

We’ve just set the clocks back and change is in the air, and right now Village Arts is all about transformation with dozens of artists creating work that highlights metamorphosis in celebration of the 100th year anniversary of Kafka’s pivotal “Metamorphosis” work.  Artwork is on display through this weekend, so there’s no time to lose!

Viewers of Metamorphosis will be surprised by an array of pieces in diverse media with subject matter that spans from quirky anthropomorphizes Read More

Museum Of Natural History & Science Announces November Education Programs

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NMMNHS News:

The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS) Education team is continuing its offsite education efforts, with a new slate of free events for all ages and interests during November.

With the museum temporarily closed for a renovation project, NMMNHS educators are bringing natural history into the community with a full slate of public programs in Bernalillo County libraries and community spaces during the fall months through the Natural History in your Neighborhood program.

A full rundown of each program is available HERE.

When and Where:

  • 4–5 p.m., Thursday,
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Partridge: Thank You Los Alamos For Supporting The Fight Against Breast Cancer

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By NANCY PARTRIDGE
Los Alamos

I would like to thank the Los Alamos community for your support for the fight against Breast Cancer this year.

This is my 25th year raising funds for breast cancer research and treatment, and this year the community came out in force for multiple fundraising events such as the Yard Sale for Breast Cancer, the Concert for Breast Cancer, and Kick for the Cure.

In early June, numerous individuals donated toys, kitchen items, furniture, electronics, bedding, and clothing to be re-sold to raise funds. Additionally, many people shopped at the Yard Sale for Breast Cancer Read More

Reminder: County’s MRA Q&A Session 5:30-7 Tonight

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County will hold a question-and-answer session to discuss Metropolitan Redevelopment Areas (MRAs) in Los Alamos and White Rock from 5:30-7 tonight, in the Boards and Commissions Room of the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.

This session is open to the public and a hybrid option is available for remote participation via Zoom.

Staff from the Community Development Department will provide an overview of MRAs, explain the designation process, and answer questions about opportunities for property owners and the broader community. MRAs are districts where public Read More

US Poet Laureate Joy Harjo Announces 2026 Album With Smithsonian Folkways Recordings

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Joy Harjo. Courtesy photo

ART News:

Poet, artist, activist, and musician Joy Harjo will release her next album on Smithsonian Folkways Recordings in 2026. Harjo, a member of the Muscogee Nation, is one of the foremost contemporary Indigenous poets, and served as the 23rd Poet Laureate of the United States from 2019-2022. From poetry and music to memoir and other prose, Harjo’s work draws significantly from her matrilineal heritage, the beauty and complexity of Native cultures and histories, and her work as an activist advocating for anti-colonialist and feminist causes. Jazz and its improvisatory Read More