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Cinema Cindy Reviews: ‘Hacksaw Ridge’

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By Cynthia Biddlecomb
Los Alamos
 
“Hacksaw Ridge” is Mel Gibson’s latest film glorifying suffering and canonizing a hero. The gore and realism of the battle scenes may not be tolerable for all viewers, but if you think you can hack it, this film is certainly worth your time.
 
The hero of this true story is Desmond Doss (played by Andrew Garfield, whom we recognize from Spiderman). Doss was raised in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. We see him as a young boy tussling with his brother Hal and climbing up a familiar mountainside. We meet his gentle mother (Rachel Griffiths
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Tax Preparedness Series: Special Tax Breaks For U. S. Armed Forces

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IRS News:
 
PHOENIX ― As tax filing season approaches, the Internal Revenue Service wants members of the military and their families to know about the special tax benefits available to them.
 
IRS Publication 3, Armed Forces Tax Guide, is a free booklet packed with valuable information and tips designed to help service members and their families take advantage of all tax benefits allowed by law. Here are some of those tax benefits.
  • Combat pay is partially or fully tax-free. Service members serving in support of a combat zone may also qualify for this exclusion.
  • Reservists
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Española Walmart Supercenter Reopens Wednesday

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BUSINESS News:
 
ESPANOLA ― The Walmart Supercenter in Española is scheduled to reopen to customers at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16.
 
As anticipated, remodeling work will continue after the store reopens. Walmart took advantage of the temporary closure and accelerated the store’s regularly scheduled remodel in order to minimize customer disruption. The fully remodeled Pharmacy opened to customers a few weeks ago and is an example of the type of upgraded experience customers can expect once all the remodeling work is completed in
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Festival Of Trees Round 2 Runs Through Friday

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COMMUNITY News:

This year was the largest silent auction for the Festival of Trees and Monday will kick off round two.

Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization and Champions of Youth Ambitions reports there are 20 items still left for bid remaining from the Festival of Trees.

The items will be available Monday through Friday, during regular business hours with final bids sealed on Friday. On Tuesday, the program may also announce a special item available by raffle.

The fundraiser benefits both youth and senior programs. Direct questions to 505.662.8920. Read More

LAHS Hilltalkers Seeking To Raise Funds Through Krispy Creme Donut Sales

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LAHS HILLTALKERS News:

The Los Alamos High School Hilltalkers invite the community to enjoy a taste of Krispy Kreme Donuts and to help raise funds for the Hilltalkers’ future transportation and travel needs.

Members of the Hilltalkers are selling these famous glazed donuts for $10 per dozen. Pre-sales of these tasty donuts end Wednesday but if you do not get an opportunity to reserve your box of donuts, you may purchase these delectable treats 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Los Alamos Arts and Crafts Fair at Los Alamos Middle School.

The Hilltalkers wish to thank the Los Alamos Arts Council for Read More

Two Shows At Nature Center Planetarium Nov. 18-20

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Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

The Los Alamos Nature Center planetarium is starting the weekend at 7 p.m., Friday with a fascinating show and presentation about Pueblo Astronomy that unearths the wisdom of ancestral Puebloans and their relationship with celestial events.

The captivating film Black Holes – a voyage through the galaxies in search of answers to the mysteries of black holes – is playing at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

For more information about these and future planetarium shows, visit www.peecnature. org/planetarium or Read More

Rooney And Soran Join LACF Board Of Directors

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Dr. Cynthia J. Rooney

LACF News:

Dr. Cynthia J. Rooney and Patrick Soran have joined the Board of Directors of the Los Alamos Community Foundation.

Rooney is the chief executive officer for UNM-Los Alamos. She has been involved in higher education for more than 25 years teaching at the College of William and Mary, Xavier University, and UNM-Albuquerque, before coming to UNM-LA. Her Ph.D. is in accounting, with a minor in organizational behavior, from the University of Tennessee. Rooney serves as treasurer of the United Way of Northern New Mexico Board and also is a member of the Los Alamos Commerce Read More

Driver Rams Several Espanola Police Vehicles

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EPD News:

ESPANOLA – Espanola police officers responded to a stolen vehicle call around 2 p.m., Nov. 12. Officers located the stolen vehicle and a pursuit ensued on N.M. 503. Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s Department deputies joined in the pursuit, and eventually stop sticks were deployed.

The driver of the stolen vehicle rammed several police vehicles in his attempt to get away, and his actions ultimately resulted in shots being fired by officers with the Espanola Police Department and Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s Department. The suspect and his passenger were not hit. The pursuit Read More