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North Pole Workshop And Stable Luminaria Walk This Weekend

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COMMUNITY News:
 
One of the brightest events of Winterfest is the North Pole Workshop and Luminaria Walk at the Posse Lodge and Stables, 650 North Mesa Road.
 
Visitors can enjoy complimentary hayrides on the property, lined with farolitos and luminarias. There is no charge for the event. The North Stable Area will be lined with farolitos, put in place by the Los Alamos Pony Club and Los Alamos Team 4-H.
 
Several stable lot owners will have fire pits for you to warm yourselves as you enjoy your walk or hayride. Some owners also will have their animals available for petting, including
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Night Sky Planetarium Show At Nature Center Dec. 4

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View of the night sky and our Milky Way galaxy. Courtesy photo
 
PEEC News:
 
Do you want to learn more about the life cycle of stars?
 
Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is a holding star show at 7 p.m., this Friday Dec. 4, in the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium.
 
Galen Gisler will give a tour through the stars and constellations of the December sky and use them to illustrate the life cycles of stars: where and how stars are born, how they evolve, and how they die.
 
The December Night Sky planetarium show is $6 for adults and $4
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Free South Pacific Information Tonight At Fuller Lodge

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Over-water bungalows dot the turquoise waters of Bora Bora. Courtesy photo
 
LAJP News:
 
Los Alamos based travel company Journey Pacific will host a free “South Pacific Travel Information Evening” 5:30 to 7 p.m., today, Dec. 3, at Fuller Lodge.
 
The evening, which is open to the public, will include a presentation of images and stories about the natural beauty, cultural heritage, and variety of activities that the South Pacific has to offer.
 
Journey Pacific owner Colette Levine is originally
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Latter Day Saints Church Invites Community To Creche Show Dec. 4-5

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COMMUNITY News:
 
The LDS Church invites the community to the annual Los Alamos Creche Show 2-7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 4 and again 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 5.
 
Different from years past, this show “It All Began in Bethlehem” will highlight not just international Creches, but attendees will be personally guided through events of Christ’s life and enjoy foods specific to Biblical times and culture.
 
Come and enjoy an experience that promises to bring peace and comfort to your holidays!
 
All ages and denominations welcome!
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Memorial Plaque Honors Huff Family’s Gift Toward Los Alamos Historical Society’s ‘History is Here’ Campaign

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During a ceremony today, from left, Los Alamos Historical Society President Mike Wheeler, John Huff, Mary K. Huff and Los Alamos Historical Society Historic Properties Chair John Ruminer install a memorial plaque for Charles Huff on the grounds of the historic Hans Bethe House on Bathtub Row. The plaque is in recognition for the Huff family’s generous gift toward the Los Alamos Historical Society’s History is Here $7 million fundraising campaign. The effort has raised $4.1 million in gifts and pledges so far. Courtesy photo

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Letter To The Editor: Response To ‘First Use Your Head, Then Use Your Heart’

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By DENNIS LITTLE
Los Alamos
 
This message is in response to the Letter to the Editor by Jacob Hollis (letter). I think this may be the first time I’ve ever responded to a Letter to the Editor.

You’ve managed to express your opinion with regards to Syrian Refugees and what to do about this, but it’s very clear you’re not thinking the ENTIRE issue through very well. 

 
Here are a few things to consider:
 
  • What about people from other countries like Cuba? Do we stop them, too?
  • What about those with a tourist visa?
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Human Trafficker Sentenced To Additional 24 Years

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Convicted human trafficker Wallace G. Carson

AG News:

ALBUQUERQUE – District Judge Stan Whitaker imposed an additional 24 years of incarceration Wednesday on convicted human trafficker Wallace G. Carson.

The Office of the Attorney General (AG) successfully investigated and prosecuted Carson’s case. The additional time was imposed under New Mexico’s “Habitual Offender Enhancement” laws. Judge Whitaker found that Carson was a “habitual offender” with two prior felony convictions from Texas. This finding requires Carson to serve an additional four Read More

LANL Foundation Extends Education Grant Deadline

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LANLF News:
 
The Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Foundation has extended the deadline for Educational Outreach Small Grants to Dec. 15, 2015. Applications may be submitted online at www.lanlfoundation.org/grants.
 
Grants of up to $1,500 are available to support public schools and nonprofits with programs that strengthen teaching and learning in K-12 education in Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, Sandoval, Santa Fe and Taos counties. Grants are NOT restricted to programs related to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math).
 
Organizations
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Watch Mockumentaries, Enter Raffle For Film Industry Prizes At Planetarium 3 p.m. Sunday

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COMMUNITY News:

The community is invited to see the winning video mockumentaries at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. on the big screen in the Nature Center’s planetarium.

The Pajarito Film Club is hosting the screening of four 10-minute video shorts submitted to the first ever Trick-or-Treat on MainStreet contest. Admission is free.

Following the screening, the Pajarito Film Club will conduct a brief awards ceremony, during which film program graduates who judged the films will review judging criteria and the categories for which each film is being awarded. The winning mockumentarians will be awarded Read More