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Rose Chocolatier Art Reception For Susanne Harrison

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 26, 2018 - 4:40 pm

Chocolates created by artist Susanne Harrison. Courtesy photo

Susanne Harrison

ART News:

Rose Chocolatier is hosting a reception for artist, Susanne Harrison 5-7 p.m. Friday, June 29 in Central Park Square.

The community is invited to see her new works that are livening up the art wall at Rose Chocolatier. Harrison‘s creative use of color and subject matter is not to be missed.

She uses art to overcome adversity in her life. She has been able to let go of years of pain and blame. Pain and blame brought on from severe sickness and devastating loss as well as

PEEC: Raptors; Owls At Nature Center Wednesday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 26, 2018 - 4:29 pm

Meet rescued raptors and owls from the New Mexico Wildlife Center Wednesday at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

The community is invited to visit the Los Alamos Nature Center 6:30 p.m., Wednesday to meet raptors and owls from the New Mexico Wildlife Center.

Families also will have an opportunity to learn about local habitats, responsible rehabilitation and what to do if they find an injured animal. This event is part of the Pajarito Environmental Education Center’s Summer Family Evenings series, sponsored by Del Norte Credit Union.

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Cowboy Breakfast At Posse Lodge Sunday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 26, 2018 - 4:25 pm

Four Pueblo Governors Meet With U.S. Department Of Justice Opioid Coordinator And U.S. Attorney

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 26, 2018 - 3:06 pm

Governors and representatives of the Eight Northern Pueblos Council meet Monday afternoon at Ohkay Owingeh with Justice Department Opioid Coordinator Mary Daly and U.S. Attorney John C. Anderson. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

Justice Department Opioid Coordinator Mary Daly and U.S. Attorney John C. Anderson listen Monday afternoon to Pueblo governors at Ohkay Owingeh. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

By MAIRE O’NEILL

Los Alamos Daily Post

maire@ladailypost.com

Governors and other representatives of the Eight Northern Indian Pueblos met Monday Read More

Carson National Forest Closing Wednesday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 26, 2018 - 3:05 pm

CNF News:

TAOS — The Carson National Forest (CNF) will implement Stage 3 Restrictions over most of the forest, effective 6 a.m. Wednesday, June 27.

Effectively immediately, the Camino Real Ranger District is closed. This immediate closure of the Camino Real District is strictly precautionary, the Sardinas Canyon Fire is not threatening structures nor is it expected to do so.

The remainder of the closure, which includes the Questa, Tres Piedras, El Rito and Canjilon District goes into effect 6 a.m., Wednesday. This partial closure will remain in effect until the forest receives significant Read More

Walmart Adds Innovations To New Mexico Stores

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 26, 2018 - 2:18 pm

WALMART News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Walmart announced it expects to remodel seven stores across New Mexico this fiscal year, as well as roll out several in-store and online innovations designed to help busy customers save time and money.

Walmart recently reported solid comp sales growth of 2.1 percent (excluding fuel) for the company’s first quarter ending April 27, 2018, indicating customers are responding well to the company’s business strategy. The plan is to continue improving stores and accelerating innovation to make shopping faster and easier for customers across

Spanish Market: Induction Of Carlos José Otero As 2018 Master Of Lifetime Achievement

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 26, 2018 - 2:14 pm

Carlos José Otero with his art. Courtesy photo

ART News:

The 67th Spanish Market 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 28-29, following ¡Viva la Cultura! the week-long celebration of Hispanic art and culture. A celebration is being held for artist Carlos José Otero, the recipient of the 2018 Masters Award for Lifetime Achievement.

Open to the public, the reception and dinner is 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 27 at the Hotel Santa Fe, The Hacienda & Spa, 1501 Paseo de Peralta in Santa Fe. A Northern New Mexican cuisine buffet with a cash bar will be offered. Cost: Adults

Morning Of Buddhist Meditation Friday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 26, 2018 - 2:00 pm

Arts In Public Places Board Meets Thursday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 26, 2018 - 1:58 pm

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos Arts in Public Places Board meets at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 28, in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.

The meeting is open to the public.

Agenda:

1. CALL TO ORDER-ROLL CALL

2. PUBLIC COMMENT This section of the agenda is reserved for comments from the public on items that are not otherwise included in this agenda.

3. APP BOARD BUSINESS

A Minutes from the Arts in Public Places Board Meeting on May 24, 2018.

B 10932-18 Farewell to Board Member Mittrach

5. CURRENT PROJECTS

A Update on possible artwork

Daily Postcard: Summer Sun Draws Out Daylilies

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 26, 2018 - 1:45 pm

Daily Postcard: The warm/hot days are bringing out the daylilies such as this Hemerocallis ‘Success Story’ spotted blooming Monday afternoon at a home in White Rock. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More

Los Alamos Commerce & Development Corporation Holds Retreat; Appoints Clark And Steinhaus To Board

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 25, 2018 - 11:10 pm

Members of the Board of Directors of the Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation (LACDC) and staff gathered today at Los Alamos National Bank for their annual retreat during which they elected to the board Carol A. Clark of the Los Alamos Daily Post and Los Alamos Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kurt Steinhaus. Board members from left, David Jolly of Metzger’s, Board Vice Chair and businessman Jim Hall, Board Chair and LANB President/CEO John Gulas, Steve Buelow of the New Mexico Consortium, LANB Market President Liddie Martinez, Clark, David Horpedahl of Exit Realty, Connie Read More

Tracy Ashton Of Southwest Office Solutions, Inc. Recognized As A CRN 2018 Women Of The Channel

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 25, 2018 - 10:28 pm

Tracy (Maddox) Ashton

BUSINESS News:

Southwest Office Solutions, Inc. announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Tracy (Maddox) Ashton – president of Southwest Office Solutions, Inc. in Los Alamos to its prestigious 2018 Women of the Channel list.

The executives who comprise this annual list span the IT channel, representing vendors, distributors, solution providers and other organizations that figure prominently in the channel ecosystem. Each is recognized for her outstanding leadership, vision and unique role in driving channel growth and innovation. Read More

Los Alamos County Library Board Seeks Members

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 25, 2018 - 10:20 pm

LIBRARY News:

The Los Alamos County Library System is looking for library board members.

The purpose of the library board is to:

receive input from the public and based on that input, make recommendations to Council that support the fulfillment of the library’s mission in the community;
provide information and advice on items requested by the Council, and review and recommend public policies; and
gather and provide public input on the development of library service objectives and the library’s long range plan; interact with other boards and commissions on items that affect

Shop On The Corner Offers $5 Bag Sale Wednesday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 25, 2018 - 10:08 pm

Volunteers at the Shop on the Corner ring up a sale. This Wednesday the Shop on the Corner will hold a $5 a bag sale and its boutique will offer half price on everything . The thrift store is open 8:30 a.m. to noon Wednesdays at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church at the corner of Canyon Road and Diamond Drive. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

SF Animal Shelter Waives Adoption Fees Through July 4

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 25, 2018 - 10:07 pm

Courtesy/SFAS

SFAS News:

SANTA FE ― Do you want to be a hero to a homeless dog or cat this July 4th holiday? Starting today through July 4, Best Friends Animal Society is giving pet lovers an opportunity to “Pay It Forward” by covering the $25 adoption fee for a future family at more than 260 of its network of rescues and shelters across the country, including the Santa Fe Animal Shelter.

“If you get excited when a stranger pays for your coffee, imagine the joy you’ll bring to someone who is ready to adopt their next best friend and finds out the adoption fee has been covered,” said Julie

Obituary: Jean Loretta (Waiter) Dabney Jan. 5, 1920 – Aug. 19, 2017

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 25, 2018 - 10:04 pm

JEAN LORETTA (WAITER) DABNEY Jan. 5, 1920 – Aug. 19, 2017

Jean Loretta (Waiter) Dabney was born January 5, 1920 and went to be with our Lord on August 19, 2017.

Jean was raised on a farm in Michigan and moved to Chicago to work for Zenith Radio just before WWII started. Jean served in the Army as a WAC in Los Alamos during WWII where she met her husband, Winston Dabney. They remained in Los Alamos for over 60 years, where they raised their family and worked for LANL.

In their golden years they moved to Casa Grande, AZ to enjoy the year round hot weather. Jean Read More

State Police Announce Checkpoints & Saturation Patrols

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 25, 2018 - 6:29 pm

NMSP News:

State Police will be conducting sobriety checkpoints; saturation patrols; and registration, insurance and driver’s license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during the month of July 2018.

NMSP is bringing awareness to these events in an effort to reduce alcohol related fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising. These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about drinking and driving.

Hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver had the courage to make the right decision not to

O’Keeffe Conservation Reveals Hidden Insight

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 25, 2018 - 6:25 pm

Georgia O’Keeffe. Storm Cloud, Lake George, 1923. Oil on canvas, 18 x 30 1/8 inches. Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. Gift of The Burnett Foundation. © Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. [2007.1.18]

ART News:

SANTA FE — New work by the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum’s conservation department has revealed hidden insight into Georgia O’Keeffe’s dramatic 1923 oil painting, Storm Cloud, Lake George.

For years, audiences and experts have assumed the painting represented a stormy night scene at Lake George, New York, where O’Keeffe and her husband Alfred Stieglitz regularly

AG Balderas And Sen. Heinrich Warn New Mexicans Of Scammers Impersonating Elected Officials

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 25, 2018 - 6:24 pm

Attorney General Hector Balderas

AG News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― Today, Attorney General Hector Balderas issued a new Scam Alert urging consumers to beware of scammers impersonating elected officials, particularly in online messages.

The alert is issued in response to a complaint received by the Attorney General from Sen. Martin Heinrich. In this instance, a consumer received messages via Facebook Messenger that appeared to be sent by Heinrich, soliciting consumer information, in exchange for a bogus grant, even though the senator had nothing to do with the texts.

Tuesdays At The Pond Starts With Broformers Jugglers And Hill Stompers Band June 26

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 25, 2018 - 6:22 pm

Broformers. Photo by Trysten Newton-Hodgdon

Broformers at Ashley Pond. Photo by Trysten Newton-Hodgdon

CREATIVE DISTRICT News:

Have you ever wanted to run away and join a circus? Come early to the June 26 Tuesdays at the Pond to try some circus acts and enjoy fun music!

The June 26 Tuesdays at the Pond performances at Ashley Pond Park start at 5:30 p.m., earlier than usual, and will feature the Broformers juggling act, stilts, hula-hoops, and more! The Broformers, Max Herrmann and Eben Bold, nicknamed ‘The Bros’ are known for their “acrobatic juggling”