Virtual Concert With Melissa Colgin Abeln Sept. 4
MUSIC News:
After 5:30 p.m., Fridays for 10 minutes starting Sept. 4, TGIF virtual concert presents music by Melissa Colgin Abeln, at First Presbyterian Church Santa Fe, fpcsantafe.org/tgiftube/
Program: Trois Pieces (for flute solo), Pierre Octave Ferroud (1900-1937)
Syrinx, Claude Debussy (1862-1911)
Melissa Colgin Abeln, DMA, a recent transplant to Santa Fe, held major career posts as flute professor at the University of Texas – El Paso (1987-2018) and principal flutist and periodic soloist with the El Paso Symphony Orchestra (1993-2020). Her education includes the BM from at the Read More
League Of Women Voters Celebrates 100 Years
Carrie Chapman Catt founded the League of Women Voters in 1920 and served as its honorary president for the rest of her life. Courtesy/Library of Congress
LWV News:
“Women have suffered agony of soul, which you can never comprehend, that you and your daughters might inherit political freedom. That vote has been costly. Prize it!” –Carrie Chapman Catt
By 1919 there were 15 states (primarily in the West) where women had full voting rights. Some additional states allowed women to vote—but only in some local elections (for example, school board elections in New Mexico). Twelve states (mainly in Read More
American Federation Of Teachers New Mexico Releases School Reentry Strategy Document
AFTNM President Stephanie Ly
AFTNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — American Federation of Teachers New Mexico (AFTNM) President Stephanie Ly and Executive Vice President Kathy Chavez released the following statement:
“Since the mid-March educational closures, our union has consistently advocated for a safe re-opening and on-going collaboration with local school and higher education administrations.
“Re-opening means implementing safeguards for educational staff, students, families, and the surrounding community which are reasoned and based on the best scientific data available. We Read More
New Mexico Game & Fish: Fishing With Ben Allen
From left, Cooper, Ben, and Justin with a largemouth bass they caught in 2018. Courtesy/NMGF
NMGF News:
In this week’s Game & Fish weekly report:
Fishing with Ben Allen
At 11 years old, Ben Allen is an accomplished bass fisherman with the drive and determination to be one of the best. Ben is an Albuquerque native who has been fishing as long as he can remember and who literally jumps at the opportunity to fish anywhere for anything.
He has dreams that are bigger than the fish that he catches, and angling has helped him develop goals that should serve him well later in life.
Ben, with his younger brother Read More
Home Country: Properly Tuned Epithet
Home Country
By SLIM RANDLES
“Sanctimonious siphons, it’s hot!” said Dud, sitting at the philosophy counter and turning over his coffee cup for action with a single smooth move. Dud is a regular at the Mule Barn truck stop’s legendary world dilemma think tank.
“Epithet time again, Dudley?” Doc said.
“Epithets and heat time, Doc. When that heat comes along, the only thing that can really change an attitude is a properly tuned epithet. It’s man’s emotional release valve, but of course you know that, being a doctor and all.”
Dud doctored his coffee and took a sip.
“Right?”
“Oh …” said Doc, “right … of Read More
Scene Of UNM-LA Celebrating College & Military Day In 2019
Students at UNM-Los Alamos celebrating College Day in 2019. Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA) holds its College & Military Day on the second Friday in September. This year to not be disrespectful of Sept. 11, C’YA is asking the community to wear their school and military colors Sept. 4. C’YA also holds its Change for Change drive in September, collecting leftover change at cash registers … this month the community is being asked to go to a local small business and make a purchase. ‘Try and place you never been to, buy something small, every purchase matters or order some takeout and Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: Aug. 26, 2020
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports And Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
The Medio Fire in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in Santa Fe National Forest has been visible from Los Alamos since Aug. 17 and by Tuesday had grown to 2,702 acres. The fire has been burning in rugged terrain, making efforts to contain it difficult.
Santa Fe National Forest officials issued a closure order Aug. 22 for the area affected by the Medio Fire. The public is asked to avoid the area so as not to hamper firefighting efforts. For updated conditions on the Medio Fire and other wildfires in New Mexico, visit the website: nmfireinfo.com. Read More
Daily Postcard: Terrain Awash In Pastel Colors
Daily Postcard: Terrain awash in pastel colors recently in White Rock. Photo by VaLynn Purvis
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League Of Women Voters Celebrates 100th Anniversary Of Passage Of 19th Amendment … Guaranteeing, Protecting Women’s Constitutional Right To Vote
The Los Alamos League of Women Voters this morning celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage by painting the rock in White Rock at N.M. 4 and Rover Boulevard. LWV members Hedy Dunn, left and Adelaide Jacobson, right, are dressed in 1920s attire and suffragette sashes. Becky Shankland, 2nd from left, and Akkana Peck, 2nd from right, are dressed in rock painting attire. 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing and protecting women’s constitutional right to vote. The passage marked the largest expansion of democracy in the history of our Read More
Scenes From Road Work Underway Today On Trinity Drive
Paving operations are in progress on Trinity Drive causing traffic delays and lane changes. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Curb and gutter up grades in progress today on Trinity Drive. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Large drainage pipes being installed today on the Central Avenue approach to the roundabout. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
LAPS: Military Service Nomination Q & A Session Aug. 27
The Family YMCA Resumes In-Person Fitness Classes
The Family YMCA Fitness Classes. Courtesy photo
Courtesy photo
YMCA News:
The Family YMCA resumed live fitness classes for its member today in conjunction with the governor’s early August health order that allows this at 25 percent of room capacity.
Wellness Director Emily Schmidt said that the Y’s ongoing virtual, and pre-recorded on-demand classes (at laymca.org) continue to be free to community and Y members, but that the live classes are only open to members.
Schmidt said last week Y staff solidified the new fitness schedules and cleaning protocols for live classes.
To ensure the safety Read More
Medio Fire Smoke Plumes Visible From Pojoaque/Cuyamungue
Smoke plumes from the Medio Fire viewed around noon today from the Pojoaque/Cuyamungue area. The Medio Fire is 18 percent contained and consumed 2,702 acres off the Rio en Medio Trail on the Española Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) between the Rio Nambe and the Rio en Medio, approximately 2 miles north of the Village of Rio en Medio, 2 miles east/southeast of Nambe Reservoir and 5 miles north/northwest of the Santa Fe Ski Basin. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More
LAAC Hosts Virtual Brown Bag Show Wednesday
Pianist Yelena Mealy
LAAC News:
Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) has worked through new technological waters to bring the Brown Bag Series virtually to the community.
Due to social/physical distancing, LAAC cannot hold the Brown Bag series in person.
Fortunately, the organization’s first performers, Heidi Morning on flute, and Yelena Mealy on the piano, are gracious enough to record their lovely performance.
LAAC has put the performance on YouTube for the public to enjoy. Patrons can visit YouTube at https:////youtu.be/SviK4TVg4cQ to see the work and dedication that these two artists have Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 24,535 With 3 More Deaths And 11,909 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 69 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 24 cases today that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 3 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 14 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 5 new cases in Curry County
- 7 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 7 new cases in Eddy County
- 4 new cases in Lea County
- 6 new cases in McKinley County
Medio Fire Consumes 2,702 Acres At 18 Percent Contained
Medio Fire progression map. Courtesy/ SAIMT
MEDIO FIRE Update:
The Medio Fire has burned 2,702 acres off the Rio en Medio Trail on the Española Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) between the Rio Nambe and the Rio en Medio, approximately 2 miles north of the Village of Rio en Medio, 2 miles east/southeast of Nambe Reservoir and 5 miles north/northwest of the Santa Fe Ski Basin.
Successful burnout operations and handline construction Monday has allowed fire managers to increase containment to 18 percent.
With support from the National Guard Blackhawk helicopters, the Silver Read More
Chart 164: COVID-19 In New Mexico Aug. 25
This chart shows the overall COVID-19 risk in New Mexico by county. The nonprofit organization Covid Act Now monitors daily diagnoses, infection rates, testing positivity, ICU headroom and contacts traced. The overall COVID-19 risk is based on these five metrics. Map/mapchart.net. Source: covidactnow.org. Created by New Mexico Supreme Court Hearing On Business Restrictions Under Public Health Emergency Live Streamed Wednesday
SUPREME COURT News:
SANTA FE — There will be live streaming of a New Mexico Supreme Court hearing Wednesday, Aug. 26, in a case concerning the state’s authority to restrict or close restaurants and businesses during a public health emergency.
Oral arguments in the case will begin at 1:30 p.m., and New Mexico PBS, KNME-TV, will stream the hearing on its YouTube channel.
The case is Lujan Grisham v. Romero, No. S-1-SC-38396. Read More
This Year Celebrate College & Military Day Friday Sept. 4
Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA) generally holds its College & Military Day on the second Friday in September. So as not to be disrespectful of Sept. 11, C’YA is asking the community to wear their school andReminder: New Mexico Department Of Transportation Will Remove Campaign Signs Posted On State Road Right-Of-Ways
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation reminds residents and candidates and campaigns that state law prohibits any person from placing, maintaining or displaying any unauthorized sign upon any highway.
Especially during election years, signs are often posted on state road right-of-ways. New Mexico Criminal and Traffic Law 66-7-108, under the title “Display of Unauthorized Signs, Signals and Markings,” states specifically that no political sign postings are allowed on state-maintained right-of-ways, which are typically defined by fencing on rural routes Read More