New Mexico Museum Of Art Presents ‘Elements Of Art: Storytime’ Every Other Monday Beginning Sept. 11
NMMA presents Elements of Art: Storytime every other Monday morning beginning Sept. 11. Courtesy/NMMA
NMMA News:
New Mexico Museum of Art (NMMA) presents Elements of Art: Storytime at 10 a.m., every other Monday beginning Sept. 11, 2023.
Children ages 3-5 are invited to the Museum Library to learn about a basic element of art through story, song and craft.
This program will introduce children to concepts such as color, line and form. This is a free program at New Mexico Museum of Art Library, 107 West Plaza Ave. in Santa Fe.
This program provides children with an opportunity to become familiar Read More
New Mexico Workers’ Compensation Administration Director Announces Judicial Vacancy
WCA News:
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Workers’ Compensation Administration (WCA) Director Robert E. Doucette, Jr., announced the vacancy of one administrative law judge position in the agency’s Albuquerque office.
Judge Reginald C. Woodard has decided not to seek reappointment. Woodard’s term is set to expire Nov. 24. His last day in the office will be Monday, Oct. 16.
Workers’ compensation judges hear and decide disputes over benefits due to injured workers throughout New Mexico. WCA judicial positions are exempt with an initial one-year appointment and a possible reappointment to a five-year Read More
LAHS Boys JV Soccer Team To Play Santa Fe Prep Sept. 16
Los Alamos High School boys soccer athletes. Courtesy/Vance Boone
LAHS News:
The Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Boys JV Soccer team will play their previously scheduled junior varsity game against Santa Fe Prep at noon Saturday, Sept. 16.
Tickets can be purchased ahead of time at https://lahstoppers.com/event-tickets. Read More
LAPS Board To Hold Work Session Thursday Aug. 24
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos School Board will hold a Work Session 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug 24, at the Administration Offices School Board Room, 2101 Trinity Drive, Suite V.
The meeting is open to the public in person and online.
To attend the meeting on Zoom:
- https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5056632222?pwd=ODd1d3h0Z1dGd1ByT0lVNGU3T2dFQT09
- Meeting ID: 505 663 2222
- Passcode: j45K8H
Los Alamos Public Library System Website To Be Unavailable 9 PM – Midnight Thursday Aug. 24 Due To Scheduled Maintenance
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Public Library System Website will be unavailable 9 p.m. to 12 a.m., Thursday Aug. 24 (Friday Aug. 25) due to regularly scheduled maintenance. Read More
Camel Tracks Fire In Santa Fe County Under Investigation
BLM News:
SANTA FE — The 63-acre Camel Tracks Fire on the Caja del Rio in northern Santa Fe County has been contained. It is under investigation by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Although fully contained, there are still hot spots burning within the fire perimeter, so residents may still see smoke.
The BLM would like to caution the community to avoid the area while crews are on site, and remind that although temporary fire restrictions in the area were lifted Aug. 18, there are still statewide restrictions on the use of exploding targets and fireworks year-round on BLM lands.
To report a wildland Read More
Credit Unions Join Forces To Bring 80’s Night To Summer Concert With ‘Those Crazy Nights’ Journey Tribute Band
‘Those Crazy Nights’ Journey Tribute Band to headline the Summer Concert this Friday night at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/Sancre Productions
By Sancre Productions:
The 2023 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series presented by Toyota of Santa Fe is going back in time for 80’s night, thanks to local credit unions: Zia Credit Union, Del Norte Credit Union, State Employees Credit Union and Los Alamos Public Schools Credit Union.
Headliner “Those Crazy Nights” feature a stellar lineup of nationally touring musicians who brilliantly embody the spirit of Journey! Get those mullets styled and wipe the Read More
Kids’ Pond At Seven Springs Hatchery Four Miles North Of Fenton Lake State Park Closed Due To McKinney Fire
NMGF News:
The kids’ pond at Seven Springs Hatchery four miles north of Fenton Lake State Park in Sandoval County is closed because of firefighting efforts surrounding the McKinney Fire.
The pond and surrounding roads are closed to allow for dipping of water and access for fire crews.
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish biologists and hatchery staff are putting together a plan to prioritize the relocation of fish inventories at the hatchery should that become necessary. Read More
LAPS Superintendent Jennifer Guy Addresses Kiwanis Club
Los Alamos Superintendent of Schools Jennifer Guy speaking at the Aug, 16 meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos. Photo by Morrie Pongratz
By BROOKE DAVIS
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos
Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Jennifer Guy spoke at the Aug. 16 meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos in Kelly Hall at Trinity-on-the-Hill Episcopal Church. She discussed her background, accomplishments and philosophy and goals in education.
Guy is a longtime resident of Los Alamos. She said her husband is from Los Alamos and she has been in the community for 34 years. Her husband and children have Read More
MADD Teams Up With Law Enforcement In New Mexico For ‘Saturation Saturday’ To Stop Drunk Driving Ahead Of Labor Day Weekend
MADD News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Aug. 26, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) staff and volunteers are teaming up with law enforcement in New Mexico for “Saturation Saturday,” an annual effort to saturate communities with facts, tips, law enforcement patrols and sobriety checkpoints to stop impaired driving.
Saturation Saturday kicks off one of the busiest travel weeks of the year and comes at a time when traffic fatalities are at a 16-year high, with 41% of fatal crashes during Labor Day weekend due to drunk driving. In 2021, the latest year for which data is available, 154 people in New Mexico lost Read More
Guns In America Opens In Step Up Gallery At Mesa Library
Courtesy photo
Courtesy photo
Mesa Public Library News:
Fine art photographer, Jeff Corwin’s “Guns in America” opens Thursday in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library. Everyone is invited to attend the opening reception 5:30-7:30 p.m. Jeff will give a gallery talk at 6 p.m.
Artist’s statement by photographer, Jeff Corwin:
“After my father passed away in 2007, I came across 3 vintage handguns I never knew he owned. Torn between the fact they belonged to my father and my own feelings regarding U.S. policy on gun control, I decided to store them in a lock box and revisit the guns at another time.
In Read More
Weekly Fishing Report Aug. 22, 2023
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports And Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
Anglers, farmers and television weather forecasters have added a new word to their vocabulary. “Nonsoon” is being used to describe this year’s disappointing monsoon season.
During monsoon season, New Mexico receives a substantial portion of its annual precipitation. This year has seen well-below normal amounts of rain and record-breaking heat. It was the hottest July ever recorded this year. Streamflows have been steadily dropping and are now below normal.
Fortunately, there has been enough moisture to end restrictions on campfires Read More
Daily Postcard: Small Bird Takes In Sights At Valles Caldera
Daily Postcard: A mountain bluebird takes in the sights Monday from its perch on a fence post at the Valles Caldera. Photo by Nicole Hisch Read More
2023 Regular Local Election Candidate Filing Day Aug. 29
Town Of Red River Launches Innovative Services To Boost Business Growth And Economic Development
Red River News:
RED RIVER — The Town of Red River’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism has announced the launch of two innovative services aimed at bolstering business growth within the town.
The introduction of a comprehensive commercial real estate database and customized data services for new and existing businesses will provide valuable insights and support tourism and economic development initiatives.
As a part of the town’s strategic business attraction efforts, the new commercial real estate database will serve as a centralized hub for prospective entrepreneurs and Read More
Reminder: 1973 LAHS 50th Reunion Sept. 22-24, 2023
Los Alamos High School Class of 1973 will host its 50th Reunion Sept. 22-24, 2023 during Homecoming weekend. Members are encouraged to email Peggy if they haven’t been contacted at lahs1973nm@gmail.com. If you have not registered and would like to attend the reunion, register for your individual events at https://lahs-class-of-73-50th-reunion.cheddarup.com. If you wish to attend the LAHS Homecoming game, please purchase your tickets (when they become available) at www.laschools.net. Courtesy photo Read More
New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department Announces Todd Stevens New Director Of Cannabis Control Division
Todd Stevens
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SANTA FE – New Mexico’s Cannabis Control Division today announced Todd Stevens as the new director of the Cannabis Control Division. Stevens has years of experience working in Colorado’s regulated cannabis industry.
Stevens comes to New Mexico from Colorado’s cannabis industry. Since 2015, Director Stevens worked as a manager at Native Roots Cannabis Company, one of the state’s largest cannabis companies. He most recently served as Manager of Training and Read More
UNM-LA’s Jordan-Nicholas Salazar Named A 2023 Coca-Cola Leaders Of Promise Scholar
UNM-LA’s Jordan-Nicholas Salazar, a Phi Theta Kappa member is named a 2023 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar. Courtesy photo
UNM-LA News:
Jordan-Nicholas Salazar from UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) is one of 213 Phi Theta Kappa members named a 2023 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar and will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
UNM-Los Alamos extends its congratulations to Salazar and his fellow scholarship recipients, commending their proactive commitment to advancing their education.
The Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship Program helps new Phi Theta Kappa members defray educational Read More
Obituary: Marsha Crook March 3, 1952 – Aug. 17, 2023
MARSHA HELEN HARRIS CROOK March 3, 1952 – Aug. 17, 2023
Marsha Helen Harris Crook passed away Aug. 17, 2023. She was born to Margaret and Stanley Harris of Clovis, NM, where she grew up and graduated from Clovis High School. During her youth, Marsha was active in choir all through school, where she sang in the Women’s Barbershop Quartet and was a dedicated member of the International Order of Rainbow for Girls. She was a Past Worthy Advisor of Clovis Rainbow Assembly #8.
Marsha fell in love with, and married her DeMolay Beau, Rex Crook on August 10, 1971, and they celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary Read More
