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By DOUG REILLYCelebrate Carnaval 2016 At NHCC Feb. 5-6
Frank and Pilar Leto and the NHCC continue their annual celebration of Carnaval Feb. 5-6 in Albuquerque. Courtesy/NHCCPlanetarium Feature Film This Weekend: Exoplanets
Exoplanets poster. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Pajarito Environmental Education Center is bringing Exoplanets back to the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9 and Sunday Jan. 10.
Exoplanets takes audiences on a journey to observeplanets beyond our solar systemand uncover the science and astronomy behind their discovery. This full-dome film was produced by Casper Planetarium.
Tickets may be purchased by phone or at the nature centerand are only $6 for adults and $4 for children. This movie is recommended for ages four and up. The movie starts promptly at 2 p.m., and Read More
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NNMC News:Bring It! County Crews Stand Ready To Battle Snow
Los Alamos County Traffic & Streets Division Manager Dan Erickson, center, and his crew at the Pajarito Cliffs Site Wednesday stand ready to take on anything Mother Nature dishes out. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets Division Manager Dan Erickson and his crew at the Pajarito Cliffs Site at 101 Camino Entrada, stand ready to clear snow and ice from local streets no matter the time of day or night.
“We are so blessed in this county to have such outstanding people working to keep our streets clear for our Read More
New Council Chair Rick Reiss Shares Intentions
Newly elected County Council Chair Rick Reiss and Vice Chair Susan O’Leary listen to presentations during Tuesday’s meeting in Council Chambers. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Newly elected Los Alamos County Council Chair Rick Reiss spoke with the Los Alamos Daily Post about his intentions and hopes for the next 12 months. Councilors selected Reiss in a 4-3 vote in which Vice Chair David Izraelevitz received three votes during Tuesday’s meeting in Council Chambers. Councilor Susan O’Leary was elected vice chair Read More
MPNHP Committee Meeting Noon Tuesday Jan. 12
COUNTY News:
The next meeting of the Manhattan Project National Historical Park Committee is noon Tuesday, Jan. 12 in Room 330 of the Los Alamos County Municipal Building.
The subcommittees will be reporting back to the full committee on progress being made for signage, transportation and attractions/amenities – three key areas which will be impacted by the new Park.
Committee meetings are open to the public. Read More
January Night Sky Planetarium Show 7 p.m. Friday
View of the night sky and our Milky Way galaxy. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Do you want to learn more about the stars and constellations of winter? Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is holding a star show in the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8. Paul Ardent will give a tour of celestial objects easily viewed through binoculars. Discover a neighboring galaxy, planets, star clusters, nebulae, and double stars visible in our winter sky.
The January Night Sky planetarium show is $6 for adults and $4 for children. Tickets are available by calling or stopping Read More
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County Announces CIP Meeting Format
COUNTY News:
A series of capital improvement project (CIP) public meetings kicks off next Tuesday, and details on the meeting format have been released by Los Alamos County:
As residents enter, they will be asked if they wish to sign in with their name and address on one of three sign-in sheets in order to make public comment. The three lists are:
- 1) Public Comment on CIP items not on the list at the December Council meeting where this topic was discussed;
- 2) Public Comment on CIP items already on the list at the December meeting; and
- 3) Public Comment on funding mechanisms for any of the projects.
Public Read More
Barranca Mesa Elementary Launches ‘Books for Babies’ Service Project
Gifted Education teacher Dawnmarie Shipley and her 1st through 4th grade students at Barranca Mesa Elementary School have launched the ‘Books for Babies’ Service Project. Courtesy photo
“Books for Babies” is a community service project underway by Gifted Education teacher Dawnmarie Shipley and her 1st through 4th grade students at Barranca Mesa Elementary School.
The intention is to promote early literacy in newborn babies. Shipley and her students are working hard to raise $500 so that they can buy new books to donate to Los Alamos Medical Center Read More
Farewell To Rosebud Café – Welcome Pig + Fig
Lana Crochet, left, closes the Rosebud Café and Laura Hamilton opens the pig + fig bakery and cafe in the same location at 35 Rover Blvd., Suite G in White Rock. Photo by Minesh Bacrania
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
The Rosebud Café in White Rock has closed. Lana Crochet opened the eatery March 21, 2014.
“Opening a coffee shop in the White Rock Community has been both challenging and rewarding,” Crochet said. “After nearly two years in business and much consideration, I feel honored to welcome Laura Hamilton, former executive chef of Rosebud, in her new venture, pig Read More
Roger This: 800 Years Of The Magna Carta
By ROGER SNODGRASSIn the movies, Prince John of England is associated with the legend of Robin Hood. In popular literature, he was the bad prince, who became the acting ruler of the country in the absence of his brother, the idealized crusader Richard I, who was known as the Lionheart.
In history, Prince John maneuvered to replace his brother before it was his turn to wear the crown. John failed at that, but was forgiven and went on to ascend to the throne after Richard died in 1199. King John then fought a disastrous war in France, expending his political capital very quickly, Read More
LAMC Staff Celebrates CEO Feliciano Jiron’s Birthday
Los Alamos Medical Center employees celebrate at a birthday party for CEO Feliciano Jiron, 4th from right, Wednesday afternoon in the cafeteria. Jiron’s birthday was Jan. 1. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
The birthday celebration continues with cake for everyone Wednesday in the cafeteria at LAMC. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.comLetter To The Editor: Confusion About Funding For School Transportation … Facts To Keep In Mind
By KURT STEINHAUS, LAPS SuperintendentIn reading the letter from Mr. Bayfield, we can see why there is confusion about funding for school transportation.
Here are several facts to keep in mind. First, the state of New Mexico requires every school district to provide free transportation to and from school for all eligible students.
Second, the state funding formula does not provide enough money to transport our students to school. Because of this shortfall, the district has to use other funds to supplement transportation. Over the last three years, Read More
SFCC Hosts Free Job Seeker Info Session Jan. 8
SFCC News:Letter To The Editor: Supporting HB33 Is ‘No-brainer’
By KELLY MYERSPlease make a special effort to vote FOR HB33 Mill Levy in the January 2016 Special Election. Approval will NOT increase your property taxes.
Voting is easy – your ballot will be mailed directly to you. Please remember to sign the outer envelope!
Why vote? HB33 will provide more than $13 million over the next six years to the Los Alamos Public Schools. Funding schools is a “no-brainer” in a community as fortunate as we are and with citizens who put a priority on education.
I believe in this community. I believe that the voters in Read More
Opening Reception For Mesa Library Art Show Tonight
Artist Felix Voltsinger and artist Jennifer Leon put the finishing touches on their gallery show, which features drawings and paintings and opens 5-7 p.m. today at Mesa Public Library. Photo by Katy Korkos
LIBRARY News:
There will be an opening reception for the newest art show at Mesa Public Library’s Upstairs Gallery 5-7 p.m. today, Thursday Jan. 7.
The show, entitled “Conspirators,” features the work of artists Felix Voltsinger and Jennifer Leon. It will be on display through Jan. 30.
For more information about library events, visit https:////www.losalamosnm.us/library/Pages/Events.aspx Read More
Tonight’s Hilltoppers Boys Basketball Games Canceled
SPORTS News:
Los Alamos High School Athletic Director Ann Stewart has announced that tonight’s Hilltoppers boys basketball games versus Aztec have been canceled. Read More