Nearly 200 People Flock to Book Fair
Los Alamos residents Earl and Linda Hoffman leave with their purchase Saturday from the Book Fair at Fuller Lodge sponsored by the Los Alamos Historical Museum and its publishing arm, Bathtub Row Press. More than 20 book publishers and authors from throughout the state participated in the event. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Historical Society Executive Director Heather McClenahan and Board President Ron Wilkins welcomed nearly 200 community members to Saturday’s Book Fair at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
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Cyndi Wells Competes in Ironman Sunday
Cyndi Wells of Los Alamos at the Ironman in Madison, Wis. finish line, which she will compete in tomorrow, raising money for the Los Alamos Friends of the Shelter. Courtesy photo
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Sunday, Sept. 9, Cyndi Wells of Los Alamos will compete in the Ironman in Madison, Wis. (https:////ironmanwisconsin.com/). The race will likely take her more than 15 hours to finish, she said.
Wells explained that it has been a hard summer with the loss of her beloved dog, Hana Dog, and too much work at her store, Pet Pangaea, to train properly.
“In remembrance of our former CCO Hana Dog, some great Read More
Sept. 29 Fall Fiesta and Mozart on the Rocks: A Big Day at Bandelier
Reconstructed kiva at Alcove House. Courtesy/BNM
BANDELIER News:
From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sept. 29, Bandelier National Monument is reviving the annual Fall Fiesta so visitors may enjoy Pueblo and Hispanic cultural demonstrations, games, traditional dancing and arts at the park.
The Fiesta was not held in 2011 due to recovery efforts from the Las Conchas Fire and subsequent flooding. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Nature through Art and Culture.”
Entry to Bandelier will be free that day, which is National Public Lands Day.
Bandelier National Monument is making an effort to Read More
Henderson Supporters Distribute Campaign Signs
First thing Friday morning campaign workers for Kristin Henderson began planting signs for her County Council race. More than 80 signs were placed around the area throughout the day. Photo by Ryn Herrmann Read More
Crews Keep Roadway Illuminated
Crews work on a light pole next to the tower at the entrance to town Thursday. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
‘Lunch with a Leader’ to Feature Nagawiecki and West
LWV News:
GOP Headquarters Grand Opening is Sept. 15
GOP News:
The Los Alamos Republican Party is hosting the grand opening celebration of its headquarters at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15 at 1362 Trinity Dr., Suite D1, just north of Viola’s Restaurant.
The community is invited to attend the grand opening and meet Jefferson Byrd, candidate for U.S. House of Representatives, 3rd Congressional District.
Several Republican candidates running for state and local offices also will be on hand to speak with the public.
Free hot dogs and refreshments will be served.
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Mountain’s Student Newspaper Project Part 15
Editor’s note: This is the final edition of a 15-part series featuring newspapers created by sixth grade students in teacher Michele Altherr’s gifted class at Mountain Elementary School.
This newspaper features the intelligent attributes of the gorilla as reported and published by Mountain Elementary School 6th grade student Riana Foley.
Atomic City Children’s Theater Holds Auditions
ATOMIC CITY CHILDREN’S THEATER News:
Atomic City Children’s Theater (ACCT), the Los Alamos Public Schools’ after-school theater program, is holding auditions for its Elementary School Production of Disney The Little Mermaid, Jr., a two-act musical play based on the hit Broadway musical and full-length movie of the same name.
Auditions will be 2-5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12.in the Barranca Mesa Elementary School gymnasium. Registration begins at 1:30 p.m. and the auditions are open to 5th or 6th grade students in the Los Alamos area.
ACCT also offers students the chance to explore other Read More
Moonshadow is Friends of the Shelter ‘Pet of the Week’
Moonshadow the cat is available for adoption. Courtesy photo
FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER News:
Moonshadow is a friendly, playful older kitten. He and a group of his friends came into the shelter and their family never came back to get them.
They all get along well in the communal cat room at the shelter.
Moonshadow has his first kitten shots, is neutered and ready for his new family.
For information on adopting Moonshadow or other dogs and cats from the shelter, visit https:////www.petfinder.com/shelters/friendsoftheshelter.html
Council Appoints Rick Reiss to Fill Vacant Seat
Los Alamos County Council voted to appoint Rick Reiss to fill the Council position left vacant with the resignation of Ron Selvage in August. Reiss will serve the remaining two years of the term. Municipal Court Judge Alan Kirk swears Reiss in. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladaily post.com
Councilor Rick Reiss takes his seat at right as Chair Sharon Stover officially adjourns the meeting. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost
Utilities Manager Briefs Council on Gas Issue
Department of Public Utilities Manager John Arrowsmith briefs County Council during the public comment section of tonight’s meeting about the status of the approximately 800 local customers left without gas Wednesday. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Council Questions Three Finalists
County Council selected from left, Rick Reiss, Ralph Phelps and Stephen Boerigter from the field of seven applicants to fill a vacancy on Council. Reiss received five votes and Phelps received four votes. Boerigter prevailed in a second round of voting after having tied at three votes with Andrea Cunningham. Each of the three finalists are fielding questions from Council members before the final selection is made this evening to fill the vacancy. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
County Councilors remarked how difficult their decision has been this evening because of the significant Read More
Rick Reiss Makes Case to Council
Rick Reiss – Developer/Serves on Kiwanis Board – Republican. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Ralph L. Phelps Makes Case to Council
Ralph L. Phelps – Former County Councilor/Works at LANL – Republican. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Philip H. Kunsberg Makes Case to Council
Philip H. Kunsberg – Businessman/Former LANL Technical Staff Member – Declined to State Political Party during discussion with members of the Los Alamos County Council. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Andrea S. Cunningham Makes Case to Council
Andrea S. Cunningham – Works at LANL/Serves on LAPS Foundation Board – Democrat. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Stephen T. Boerigter Makes Case to Council
Stephen T. Boerigter – Works at LANL/Serves on UNM-LA Advisory Board – Declined to State Political Party. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
John L. Bliss Makes Case to Council
John L. Bliss – Works at LANL – Republican. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Edward R. Birnbaum Makes Case to Council
Council Candidate Edward R. Birnbaum – Former NMSU Faculty/Former LANL Employee – Democrat. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More