Family YMCA Shares Results Of 2023 Annual Golf Classic
The Family YMCA hosted its 2023 Annual Golf Classic Friday, Aug. 11. Courtesy/YMCA
YMCA News:
The 14th annual Family YMCA Golf Classic took place Friday, Aug. 11 at Los Alamos Golf Course.
Ashley Sullivan read an impact story from one of The Family YMCA’s scholarship recipients. There were 25 teams with 99 players participating on the course for the kids.
Golfers enjoyed 18 holes along with a chance to win $10,000 for a hole in one and a variety of games at select holes.
Participants at the Family YMCA Annual Golf Classic take a break from golfing to engage in a bean bag toss game. Courtesy/YMCA
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SFCC And IAIA Invite Community To Open Houses Sept. 21
Steamroller printing at 2022 SFCC Open House and map to campuses. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) and Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) are pleased to announce they will partner—again—and host open house events on the same day, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 21 at SFCC (6401 Richards Ave.) and 1 to 5 p.m. at IAIA (83 Avan Nu Po Road).
Visitors are encouraged to visit both campuses—only a six-minute drive or 11-minute bike ride apart—for exciting demos, art exhibits, campus tours, and to meet students, staff, and faculty at both schools. This Read More
Watchdogs And Redistricting Experts File Brief In Challenge To New Mexico’s Congressional Maps
CCNM News:
Common Cause New Mexico (CCNM), Election Reformers Network and the League of Women Voters of New Mexico joined with national redistricting experts in filing an amicus brief Tuesday in New Mexico’s Fifth Judicial District in a case challenging the state’s congressional maps.
Plaintiffs in Republican Party of New Mexico et al., v. Maggie Toulouse Oliver, et al., argue that the maps are a partisan gerrymander that violates the state constitution’s equal protection clause.
The amicus brief filed today by the watchdog groups and redistricting experts supports neither party but provides Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: At Self Help, Inc.
On the Job in Los Alamos is the staff of Self Help, Inc. are from left, Housing Stability Coordinator Priscilla Garcia, Program Manager Megan Fox and Executive Director Diane Smoger holding up their organization’s sign Tuesday outside their office in Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2390 North Road. Self Help serves Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, northern Santa Fe and Taos counties. Every year the nonprofit serves more than 400 families by offering emergency financial aid, essential advocacy and grant seed money to local entrepreneurs. Its aim is to connect families in Northern New Mexico with aid that Read More
Santa Fe Animal Shelter Offers Tips For A Smooth Back-To-School Transition For Pets And Families
SFAS News:
SANTA FE — As families prepare to send their children back to school, the Santa Fe Animal Shelter is reminding pet owners that this time of year can be just as challenging for pets as it is for people.
Changes in routines and increased time alone can lead to stress and anxiety for our animal best friends. To help families navigate this transition with ease and ensure the safety and well-being of their pets, the Santa Fe Animal Shelter has shared tips and best practices with the community.
“Back to school time can be a chaotic and stressful time for pets as well as people. Routines change, pets Read More
County: Human-Wildlife Interactions Educational Session During Bear Month
Courtesy/Los Alamos County
COUNTY News:
In celebration of Bear Month, the Los Alamos County Council has announced an educational session on the do’s and dont’s of human-wildlife interactions. This program is in partnership with the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish and hosted by the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC).
Ariel Perraglio from the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish will share information about living successfully with the wildlife in our community. This educational session is 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21 at the Los Alamos Nature Center, at 2600 Canyon Road. A reminder Read More
DFA Announces $40 Million For New Mexico Regional Recreation Centers And Quality Of Life Grant
DFA News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) announces the New Mexico Regional Recreation Centers and Quality of Life Grant. During the 2023 Legislative Session, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation appropriating $40 Million for projects statewide to plan, design, furnish, equip, and construct regional recreational projects that contribute to the quality of life for regional residents.
“This funding has the potential to make a positive impact on the well-being of residents by providing resources to establish or enhance recreational centers, Read More
Daily Postcard: Buck With Velvet Rack Drinks From Birdbath
Daily Postcard: In late morning Tuesday a large buck with a velvet rack was spotted sipping water from a birdbath at a residence on Barranca Mesa before sauntering off to parts unknown. Photo by Ken Hanson Read More
Bear Spotted Early Today At Residence In Western Area
A bear is spotted on a game cam early this morning at a pond in the yard of a home in Western Area. He has been to this residence before and killed four very large Koi fish in this pond last month. There are no more fish so he apparently returned to drink some water. Photo by Cynthia Staples Read More
NMED Publishes Public Notice And Proposed Final Permit For Waste Isolation Pilot Plant 10-Year Renewal Process
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SANTA FE — Today, the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) released the Proposed Final Permit for the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) renewal process and announced a hybrid public meeting to provide a venue for the public to ask questions about the proposed final permit.
NMED published the proposed final permit identifying changes made to the draft permit as a result of the settlement agreement signed by parties on June 23, 2023. For ease of review, a table summarizing these changes, as well as editorial Read More
Black Feather Fire Now 5 Percent Contained
Scene from the Black Feather Fire burning approximately 9 miles south of Gallina on the Coyote Ranger District, on the San Pedro Parks Wilderness. FB image
Fire Information Update:
The Black Feather Fire, burning approximately 9 miles south of Gallina on the Coyote Ranger District, on the San Pedro Parks Wilderness, near the Peñas Negras Trail on the Santa Fe National Forest, remains at 2,198 acres consumed as of this morning with 5 percent contained. Lightning sparked this fire Aug. 5 and it is burning timber, brush and understory.
Highlights:
A community meeting on the Black Feather Fire will Read More
First Born Program To Host Prenatal Retreat Friday Aug. 18
First Born Program News:
The First Born Program of Los Alamos is hosting a prenatal retreat for first time parents to be noon to 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18.
This event will cover information about newborn feeding and sleeping, short demonstrations on infant massage, infant CPR and choking first aid, plus some parent-to-be well being and self care tips.
This free event will include healthy snacks and a light lunch. This is irst Born Program’s third event of this sort and parents have said they greatly appreciate the knowledge and connections they have made with other families in the community.
This Read More
LAPS School Sites To Host Open Houses
Parents listen as a teacher speaks at last year’s Mountain Elementary School Open House. Courtesy/LAPS
Parents take notes while sitting in class during last year’s Los Alamos High School Open House. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) will be hosting Open Houses for families beginning next week.
This is an opportunity for families to meet teachers, learn class expectations and check out what’s new at their school for the 2023-2024 school year.
Here is the schedule for Open House:
- Aspen Elementary: Wednesday, Aug. 16, 5:30-7 p.m.
- Barranca Mesa Elementary: Tuesday,
Mesa Top Games And Toys To Offer Lorcana Trading Game
MESA TOP GAMES AND TOYS News;
The trading card game Lorcana is coming to Los Alamos! Mesa Top Games & Toys in Los Alamos earned early approval to host Organized Play for Disney Lorcana by Ravensburger.
Lorcana is a trading card game (TCG) similar to tabletop card games, like Magic the Gathering and Pokémon, but with a host of familiar Disney features. Players act as Ilumineers who have been brought to the realm of Lorcana. With the help of magical ink, Ilumineers summon glimmers (Disney characters) to help collect lore faster than their opponent. Promotional releases included Mickey Mouse, Read More
Los Alamos Public Schools Honors Longterm Employees
Eileen Trujillo, left, and Carrie Johnson were recognized for their 25 years of service to Los Alamos Public Schools during the LAPS All Hands Meeting held prior to the start of school. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools presented awards to over 80 employees in recognition of their years of service to the district.
Employees who received five-year service awards include Matthew Allen, Galina Austin, Lucy Belian, Jeremy Bleich, Anthony Casados, Min Sung Chae, Emily Christiansen, Erin Cook, Victoria Daley, Jessica Dixon, Donica Fortin, John Fox, Nickolas Gallegos, Travis Read More
County Announces Loma Linda Road Improvements Project
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Public Works Division is under contract with Albuquerque Asphalt, Inc. to start work on the Loma Linda Roadway Improvements project on La Mirada Circle, La Tierra Road and Loma Linda Drive in the Loma Linda neighborhood.
The contractor is performing preliminary work such as mobilization, construction staking, and staging area setup. This work will be in preparation to start construction work activities soon after. The project scope was presented to the public at the regularly scheduled Transportation Board held in June.
Hours of Construction:
Albuquerque Read More
Scenes From 2023 Los Alamos County Rodeo – Part 2
Scene from the 2023 Los Alamos County Rodeo held Aug. 12-13 at Brewer Field. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Scene from the 2023 Los Alamos County Rodeo held Aug. 12-13 at Brewer Field. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Scene from the 2023 Los Alamos County Rodeo held Aug. 12-13 at Brewer Field. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Scene from the 2023 Los Alamos County Rodeo held Aug. 12-13 at Brewer Field. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Scene from the 2023 Los Alamos County Rodeo held Aug. 12-13 at Brewer Field. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Scene from the 2023 Read More
Obituary: Daniel C. Valdez Sr May 2, 1924 – Aug. 4, 2023
DANIEL CARLOS VALDEZ SR May 2, 1924 – Aug. 4, 2023
Daniel Carlos Valdez Senior of Los Alamos, New Mexico passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023, at the age of 99. After several months of declining health, Daniel died peacefully in his sleep at Sombrillo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Daniel was born in Antonito, Colorado on May 2, 1924, to Andres Valdez and Petronila Martinez. He was the youngest of ten children. After graduating from Antonito High School in 1943, Daniel studied for the priesthood at the Passionist Preparatory Junior College, in St. Louis, MO, but had to withdraw due to illness. Read More
Life After 50: Lifelong Education
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Champions of Youth Ambitions
On Sept. 8, many community groups and organizations will participate in an annual event called College & Military Day. Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA), a small, local non-profit, hopes you will participate, too.
This fun, free event is a chance to show your colors to where education led you in your journey. If you didn’t go to college and weren’t in the military, that’s okay, too, but share your pride in whatever path has made you the person you are today.
If you want to show your Topper pride, or your pride for the LAMS Hawks or a local Read More
Environmental Sustainbility Board To Meet Aug. 17, 2023
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Environmental Sustainability Board is scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17 at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
This meeting will be held in person and is open to the public. However, for convenience, the following Zoom meeting link and/or telephone call in numbers may be used for public viewing and participation.
Click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85656951187
Or One tap mobile:
+17193594580,,85656951187# US +16694449171,,85656951187# US
To read the Environmental Sustainability Board Agenda, Read More