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Mulani The Dog Checks Out Snow In Quemazon

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 23, 2016 - 8:44 pm

Mulani ponders all the snow blanketing her yard this morning in Quemazon. Photo by Trisha Ancell Read More

LANL Closes Due To Winter Storm

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 23, 2016 - 8:28 pm

LANL News:

Los Alamos National Laboratory has changed from a delay to a full closure today due to weather conditions.

Snowplows are clearing Pajarito, the truck route and the Main Hill Road. Read More

SFI: ‘The Urban Species – How Domesticated Humans Evolved’ Feb. 29

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 23, 2016 - 8:22 pm

Annalee Newitz, Ars Technica

SFI News:

The Santa Fe Institute (SFI) hosts the community lecture, “The Urban Species: How Domesticated Humans Evolved” at 7:30 p.m., Monday Feb. 29, at The Lensic Performing Arts Center (211 W. San Fransisco St., Santa Fe).

While our lectures are still free, seating is limited and ticket reservations are required so don’t forget to reserve your tickets if you have not already!

Get your tickets online here, or call the Lensic Box Office at 505.988.1234

Modern humans are

Judges Named In ABQid Ski Lift Pitch Contest

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 23, 2016 - 8:19 pm

ABQid News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― Tuesday, March 1, leading venture capitalists, angel investors and industry leaders are set to judge 12 startup pitches while ascending the ski lifts at Taos Ski Valley as part of the ABQid Ski Lift Pitch Contest. The event leverages an industry secret that investment insiders have known for ages.

Sharing an experience in a memorable setting leads to a more meaningful connection and opportunities for both the investor and startup. The 2016 ABQid Ski Lift Pitch judges represent some of the best venture capital firms in the U.S.

The

Girls Circles For Middle And High School Youth

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 23, 2016 - 8:14 pm

YMCA News:

Girls Circle, a creative and collaborative discussion group, is starting two eight-week sessions. The high school group meets 3:30-5 p.m., starting

Monday, Feb. 22 at the Los Alamos Teen Center.

The middle school group meets 3:30-5 p.m., beginning Tuesday March 8, at Trinity on the Hill Church, 3900 Trinity Dr.

Girls Circle is a program where young women come together to discover their strengths and explore their challenges while building confidence, community and life skills. The eight-week program uses journaling, art, activities,

Coro De Cámara Presents ‘New York Nuance’

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 23, 2016 - 8:10 pm

MUSIC News:

Coro de Cámara’s energetic concert, “New York Nuance,” features music by notable New York composers Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland, Duke Ellington, and Thomas “Fats” Waller. Excerpts from West Side Story are the centerpiece of the program, along with other well-known works, such as “Make Our Garden Grow” from Bernstein’s Candide, “The Promise of Living” from Copland’s The Tender Land, “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)” by Ellington, and several selections from Ain’t Misbehavin’ by Waller.

Back by popular demand, guest trio—Joe Cox, piano; Howard Read More

MPNHP Advisory Committee Meeting Canceled

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 23, 2016 - 6:49 pm

COUNTY News:

The Manhattan Project National Historical Park Advisory Committee Meeting scheduled for noon today is canceled due to weather. Read More

Los Alamos Nature Center Closed – Programs Canceled

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 23, 2016 - 6:48 pm

Los Alamos Nature Center today blanketed in snow. Photo by Jonathan Creel

PEEC News:

The Los Alamos Nature Center is closed today due to snow. In addition, tonight’s nature center program, Los Alamos History Museum Takes Over the Nature Center, also is cancelled.

Check Pajarito Environmental Education Center’s website for updates and future events.

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) was founded in 2000 to serve the community of Los Alamos. It offers people of all ages a way to enrich their lives by strengthening their connections to our canyons, mesas, mountains, Read More

Rotary Club Meeting At Noon Today Is Canceled

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 23, 2016 - 6:47 pm

ROTARY CLUB News:

The Rotary Club of Los Alamos noon meeting today is canceled due to weather. Read More

Los Alamos Ski Race Team Gathers For Practice

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 23, 2016 - 5:09 pm

Los Alamos Ski Race Team before practice at Pajarito Mountain. Photo by RMOrtiz

Food On The Hill: Bacon Brownies

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 23, 2016 - 4:57 pm

Bacon Brownies. Photo by Felicia Orth

Food On The Hill

By FELICIA ORTH

Bacon Brownies

You can blame or credit Janice Muir of Los Alamos and Facebook for this one, even though she did not send me the recipe directly. Janice is a friend on Facebook and IRL (in real life), and my Facebook newsfeed informed me that she liked, or “liked,” King Arthur Flour. Clicking on the item meant that I saw several subsequent posts from his highness’ flour company, each of which featured a recipe. I tried the bacon brownie recipe, modified it to reduce sugar and served it at the monthly Los Alamos Mountaineers Club Read More

Snow Scenes On Walnut Street

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 23, 2016 - 4:36 pm

Snow scene this morning on Walnut Street. Photo by Robert Beberniss

Snow scene this morning on Walnut Street. Photo by Robert Beberniss Read More

UNM-Los Alamos Cancels All Classes

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 23, 2016 - 4:21 pm

UNM-LA News:

UNM-Los Alamos has canceled all classes and is closed today due to weather. Read More

County Updates Conditions On Main Hill Road

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 23, 2016 - 4:05 pm

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County crews report that only one lane is passable on the Main Hill Road.

Driving in the unplowed lane is strongly discouraged. Read More

Chamber Coffee And Connections Canceled

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 23, 2016 - 4:04 pm

CHAMBER News:

The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Coffee and Connections networking event at Ruby K’s scheduled for at 10 a.m. today is canceled due to weather.

The next Coffee and Connections is set for March 29 at Ruby K’s. Read More

Snow Showers In Pajarito Acres

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 23, 2016 - 3:46 pm

Birds on a snowy suet feeder this morning in a courtyard in Pajarito Acres. Photo by Robert Reedy

Snow covers an apricot tree this morning in a courtyard in Pajarito Acres. Photo by Robert Reedy Read More

Snow On Acoma Lane In White Rock

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 23, 2016 - 3:34 pm

Snow scene this morning on Acoma Lane in White Rock. Photo by David Gartz Read More

Los Alamos Public Schools Cancels Classes Today

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 23, 2016 - 3:29 pm

LAPS News:

Los Alamos Public Schools just announced that all classes across the district are canceled today due to the heavy snow storm covering the area.

LAPS also has canceled all after-school activities and sports today. Read More

Road Conditions And Delayed Openings Announced

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 23, 2016 - 2:57 pm

A thick blanket of snow covers the area this morning including this small dog house in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Staff Report:

Snow has blanketed the area and the National Weather Service predicts up to 4 inches before the storm passes. Today’s high is near 38 with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Tonight’s low is around 16.

Delayed Openings

Los Alamos National Laboratory is on a delayed opening today. Employees with children in school or carpooling should arrive at 10 a.m.; otherwise at 10:45 a.m. Employees already at the Lab are instructed to remain Read More