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Community Winds Presents ‘The Planets’ Tonight In White Rock

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By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post

The Los Alamos Community Winds will take the audience on an interplanetary adventure at tonight’s concert. The centerpiece of the concert is Gustav Holst’s “The Planets, Op 39 (1918).

The work is based on astrology, rather than astronomy.

A short book by Alan Leo called “What is a Horoscope?” suggested to Holst the possibilities for musically interpreting the influences of each planet. In later years, he stressed that the suite was not intended to be programmatic, and that each movement simply suggested the traits ascribed to the Read More

Final Performance Of ‘Steel Magnolias’ Tonight

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From left, Truvy (Dianne Williams Wilburn), Annelle (Holly Robinson) and Clairee (Carolyn Conner) admire a baby picture. The final performance of LALT’s ‘Steel Magnolias’ is 7:30 p.m. today at Los Alamos Little Theater. Tickets are $14 for adults and $12 for students and seniors and may be purchased at the door or in advance  at CB FOX or from Brown Paper Tickets. Photo by Larry Gibbons
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Santa Fe National Forest Offices Closed Memorial Day

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE – All Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) offices will be closed Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. Forest offices will resume regular business hours Tuesday, May 31.

There are currently no fire restrictions on the SFNF. Visitors are reminded that fireworks and explosives are prohibited on federal lands. Law enforcement officers, fire personnel and recreation staff will be patrolling over the Memorial Day weekend to ensure visitor safety.

Forest visitors are asked to follow campfire safety guidelines and adhere to the Leave No Trace principles of outdoor Read More

HHS On New Mexico Health Insurance Rate Changes

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HHS News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Jonathan Gold, press secretary at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, issued the following statement on New Mexico health insurance rate changes.

“Consumers in New Mexico will continue to have affordable coverage options in 2017. Last year, the average Marketplace premium among people with tax credits stayed the same at $127 per month, despite reports based on preliminary rate filings predicting increases of ‘51 percent’.

“People in New Mexico understand how the marketplace works, and they know that they can shop around and find coverage that fits Read More

Hike Water Canyon With Trail Expert Craig Martin

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Spring in Water Canyon. Photo by Craig Martin

PEEC News:

What better way to celebrate National Trails Day than to hike? Local trail expert Craig Martin is leading a hike 10:15 a.m. Saturday, June 4, up Water Canyon to the meadow, where hikers can enjoy running water, flowers, and interesting trail stories.

This free hike is great for kids with a bit of hiking experience. The hike is about two miles round trip with around 400 feet of elevation gain.

The Water Canyon hike is limited to 20 participants. To participate, register online at www.peecnature.org. Afterward, meet Craig and other hikers at Read More

Scenes From NMSU Extension’s Canning Class

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Extension Home Economist Helen Idzorek teaches Friday’s pressure canning workshop at Trinity on the Hill Church. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com 

Participants in Friday’s pressure canning workshop receive tips on canning green beans and tomatoes. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com 

Scene from Friday’s pressure canning workshop at TOTH. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com 

Scene from Friday’s pressure canning workshop at TOTH. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com 

Scene from Friday’s pressure canning Read More

What Could You Accomplish If Your Garage Doubled In Size?

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Los Alamos Makers at 3540 Orange St., is a new community lab and makerspace where members can build, sew, solder, rivet, tinker and teach. Courtesy photo
 
By MANDY MARKSTEINER
Los Alamos

Have you ever had to put a creative project on the back burner because you don’t have the space, or the tools?

Los Alamos Makers is a new community lab and makerspace where members can build, sew, solder, rivet, tinker and teach. The space and the equipment is available to use at an affordable rate. It’s like having your own workshop.

Monday May 23, they will open their doors 2-6 p.m. for an informal open house. Read More