Little Theatre Announces Featured Short Plays For ‘8×10’
LALT News:
The Los Alamos Little Theatre’s showcase of one-act plays, ‘8×10,’ will take place in November.
“We are very pleased that this season’s ‘8×10’ production features exclusively playwrights connected to the region,” Co-producer Kelli Guider said. “This production is a great opportunity for first-time directors and actors, or anyone who wants to explore his or her creative side.”
Auditions for the plays are 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, and Sunday, Aug. 9 at the Performing Arts Center (aka the Little Theatre), 1670 Nectar St. in Los Alamos.
Persons who would like to audition Read More
Pets Of The Week: Pete And Stevie Nicks The Dogs
Pete and Stevie Nicks are looking for a family to adopt them or an individual who woud like some faithful company. Courtesy/LAC
SHELTER News:
Pete and Stevie Nicks, a neutered male and spayed female 7-year-old Chihuahua crosses transferred to Los Alamos when the shelter in Taos had to lay off 17 employees due to insufficient funding. Both dogs are good with quiet adults and very gentle, quiet, older children. Both ignored the cats when given a tour of the cat room.
For their safety, they should not be left alone with larger dogs, whose play can become unintentionally rough.
The Los Alamos Animal Read More
‘Kids Make History’ Exhibit Up And Running
The ‘Kids Make History’ exhibit is on display at the Los Alamos Historical Museum. Courtesy/LAHS
Space for visitors to create their own art to add to the ‘Kids Make History’ exhibit. Courtesy/LAHS
HISTORICAL MUSEUM News:
The changing exhibit room at the Los Alamos Historical Museum will house the “Kids Make History” exhibit until Friday, Sept. 4, 2015.
The museum welcomes the public to enjoy local kids’ artwork on display. The exhibit also includes a number of fun art projects for children, adults and families to participate in.
The art featured in the “Kids Make History” exhibit includes Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: July 23 to July 29, 2015
LAPD News:
The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department.
Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges filed against them.
STEVEN KOWALCZYK
July 23 at 8:10 a.m. / Police arrested Steven Kowalczyk, 53, of Los Alamos at 77 Rover Blvd., and charged him with providing false evidence for vehicle title.
July 23 at 2:41 p.m. / The Los Alamos County Bomb Squad was called out to Potrillo Drive on a false alarm.
July 23 at 4:05 p.m. / A 13-year-old Los Alamos girl reported that she was abused on Trinity Drive. The Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of Aug. 3
COUNTY News:
For more information about the projects listed below, e-mail lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the “Projects” link at www.losalamosnm.us. Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones.
Note: the below information is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
Western Area Improvements Phase 3:
Roadway and utility work continues on 43rd Street (north and south) and 44th Street (north and south) which includes water line tie ins and concrete work. Sidewalks from cul-de-sacs (43rd south and 44 Read More
New Bus Shelter Built At White Rock Visitor Center
A Bandelier/County partnership project includes construction of a wooden shelter adjacent to the White Rock Visitor Center on N.M. 4, which will replace the tent shelter currently used by people waiting to take the bus to Bandelier. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
The new wooden bus shelter is designed with the look and feel of Bandelier in mind. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Bandelier Superintendent Jason Read More
Tall Crane Hoists Exterior Sign At Unquarked The Wine Room In Central Park Square
A tall crane arrived in Central Park Square Tuesday morning to hoist a new sign up on the exterior wall above Unquarked the wine room. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
A worker installs a new sign on the exterior of Unquarked the wine room at 145 Central Park Square. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Shelly Wiemann Cuts Ribbon On New Edward Jones Investments Office On Oppenheimer Drive
Shelly Wiemann of Edward Jones Investments cuts the ribbon to officially open her new office at 555 Oppenheimer Dr., Ste. 206. From left, Susan Kestell of James A. Dinkel CPAs, Chamber Manager Nancy Partridge, Wiemann and Wiemann’s assistant Martha Whitt. Courtesy photoUNM-LA Offers New Student Orientations
UNM-LA Student Advisor Jeff Dietz leads a campus tour. Courtesy/UNM-LAUNM-LA News:
Are you (or your child) new to the university lifestyle? UNM-Los Alamos Student Services welcomes all new students to new student orientation 3–6 p.m.Thursday, July 30 with a second option 3-6 p..m. Tuesday, Aug. 4.
Short and sweet, but packed with vital information for students new to the university environment—and specifically to the UNM-LA campus—the mandatory orientation gives students what they need to succeed at college. The orientation includes a campus tour, introductions to faculty, staff, Read More
Vote Now: Los Alamos Hometown Musician James Carothers A Leader In Competition For Record Deal
Los Alamos hometown musician James Carothers. Courtesy photoMUSIC News:
Los Alamos hometown musician James Carothers is currently among the leaders in the Nash Next Contest, a talent competition sponsored by Cumulus Media designed to discover up-and-coming country music artists.
Ultimately, the winner will be signed to the new Nash Next Record Label (Big Machine Records) and the Top 10 Place-Winners will participate in a nationwide tour in 2016. First-round voting is underway and continues through Aug. 7. As of this morning, Carothers is ranked at 10.
Artist rank Read More
From Robotics To Preserves And Quilts Get Exhibits Ready For 2015 Los Alamos County Fair And Rodeo
Courtesy photo
If you’re into robotics here is an opportunity to exhibit your favorite robot as well as your home preserves, garden produce and those lovely quilts.
Attention gardeners, bakers, quilters and artists – you have two weeks to get your entries ready for the Los Alamos County Fair.
The County Fair and Rodeo runs Aug. 6-9. Anyone living or working in Los Alamos County is eligible to enter.
Exhibit categories include:
- Culinary (baked items);
- Preserved Foods;
- Hobbies & Crafts;
- Fine Arts;
- Photography;
- Quilts;
Beyond Pluto: The Search For The Edge Of The Solar System Focus Of LANL’s Frontiers In Science Lectures
An image of the IBEX spacecraft. Courtesy/NASA
LANL News:
Los Alamos National Laboratory Fellow and physicist Herb Funsten will explore the edge of the solar system and anticipate its future as it moves through our galactic neighborhood in a series of three Frontiers in Science lectures.
The first lecure is Aug. 5 in the Duane Smith Auditorium at Los Alamos High School, 1300 Diamond Dr.
Titled “Beyond Pluto: The Search for the Edge of the Solar System,” the talks focus on the heliosphere — the region of space under the Sun’s influence — that extends far beyond Pluto and forms a protective cocoon Read More
White Rock Artist Market Saturday, Aug. 1
Artist Market outside the White Rock Visitor Center. Courtesy photo
ART News:
The White Rock Artist Market continues 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1 outside the White Rock Visitor Center.
This market will feature six local artists and artisans selling a variety of different types of jewelry including hand stamped, silver and turquoise and rose wrapped pieces, paintings, a variety of natural beauty products, crocheted, knitted and sewn scarves and shawls, matted photos, flannel receiving blankets, embroidered dish towels, herbal hot/cold eye masks, vinyl decals, Christmas ornaments, Read More
Kids Programs At New White Rock Library Start Friday
Lego Club is a popular program, which will come to the White Rock branch as part of a full week of programs for kids of all ages. Courtesy photo
LIBRARY News:
Los Alamos County Library System will be wrapping up the 2015 Summer Library Club during the grand opening of the new White Rock Branch Library.
“We can’t wait. It’s going to be two amazing parties in one. We’re especially excited because WiseFool Puppets is putting on a show for us,” Youth Services Coordinator Angie Manfredi said.
WiseFool and their giant puppets will present ‘A Look Inside’ at 1:30 p.m., Friday at White Rock Branch Library, Read More
Letter To The Editor: A Way To Make A Difference
By DIANNA REICHELT, DirectorEarly last week, information was published by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, ranking the 50 states on various factors that indicate child well-being. New Mexico is a jaw-dropping 49th – even more astounding, our state has hovered in this area (dropping to 50th position in 2013) for several years!
Child poverty rates around the state are increasing steadily, and programs to help these children are few and far between. Looking at this information, coupled with the start of the 2015-2016 school year quickly approaching, and everything Read More
EM’s Los Alamos Site Completes Canyon-Side Cleanup
A spider excavator extracts mercury-contaminated soil. Courtesy/energy.gov
A waste container is loaded for off-site disposal. Courtesy/energy.gov
DOE News:
The Environmental Management (EM) Los Alamos Field Office has completed the steep canyon-side cleanup of mercury-contaminated soil on DOE property just south of Smith’s Marketplace shopping center in Los Alamos.
The project was finished in about five weeks — approximately three weeks ahead of schedule. The field office, management and operations contractor Los Alamos National Security, LLC, and subcontractor TerranearPMC Read More
Obituary: Lawrence Edward Wangen July 27, 2015
Dr. LAWRENCE EDWARD (LARRY) WANGEN Oct. 3, 1941 – July 27, 2015
Larry Wangen, age 73, a resident of Edmonds, WA since 1997, passed away Monday July 27, 2015 at the Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle, Washington, surrounded by his beloved family. Larry and his family fought hard for two months following a tragic surgical accident.
He was born October 3, 1941 in New Rockford, North Dakota to Obert and Violet (Pfeiffer) Wangen. Larry grew up in North Dakota and at age 13, he and his family moved to Lynnwood, WA where he graduated from Edmonds High School in 1959. After graduation, he served in the Read More
LAPS Announces Hot Lunch Program Details
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools today announced that it will begin taking applications for free and reduced price meals for elementary students served under the National School Lunch Program.
An application will be sent home with each elementary school student during the first few days of the school year.
The household size and income criteria identified below will be used to determine eligibility for reduced-price, or full-price meal benefits. Children from households whose income is at or below the levels shown here are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Children who receive Read More
Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo Weekend Aug. 7-9
2014 the Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Participants have just two days left to register for the Rodeo Parade. Get ready for some fun … the Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo is Aug. 7-9.
The Rodeo Parade will march up Central Avenue beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8. Don’t miss this opportunity to promote your business or organization by participating.
To register, visit: losalamosmainstreet.com.
Fair & Rodeo Schedule of Events
Thursday, August 6
County Fair Exhibits Check-In: Mesa Public Library 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.
LAHS Students Preview ‘Cold Mountain’
Author Charles Frazier reads a passage from Cold Mountain prior to the performance. Courtesy photoLAPS News:
Students of Catherine Puranananda’s AP Literature and Composition class were invited to an exclusive dress rehearsal performance Tuesday of the Santa Fe Opera’s Cold Mountain.
SFO General Director Charles Mackay and SFO Director of Education Andrea Walters went to great lengths to set up this unique experience for the students who recently studied the novel and worked in conjunction with the opera house in gaining a better understanding of the art, Puranananda said.
The Read More