Public Invited to Meet Raptors at PEEC Tuesday
PEEC News:
Angel, a Mississippi Kite from the Raptor Center.Courtesy/SFRC
The Santa Fe Raptor Center will bring beautiful birds of prey to PEEC at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday July 17, as part of the Summer Family Evenings series of programs.
Summer Family Evenings are free for PEEC members, and this evening is just $5 per non-member family, which will be donated to the Raptor Center.
Laura Swartz will bring variety of raptors to PEEC, including the Raptor Center’s newest educational bird, Angel.
Angel is a Mississippi Kite. She is a beautiful young raptor with a distinctive and attractive Read More
Flood Waters Rush Through Pajarito Canyon
At 5:20 p.m. today, a flood swept through Pajarito Canyon. Photo by Craig Martin Read More
Kiwanis Presents Scholarship to Ben Schilling
The Kiwanis Club recently recognized Los Alamos High School graduating senior Ben Schilling pictured here with from left, his mother Lori , father Scott and Kiwanis Club President Kristy Keane. Schilling is attending New Mexico Tech in Socorro this fall to study mechanical engineering. He said that he had a great school experience at LAHS and when asked to name one positive item, he stated the students and teachers. When asked to name one issue he would like to see changed or improved at LAHS, Schilling stated that there should be more hands-on learning. The Kiwanis Club recognizes graduating Read More
Los Alamos Under Flood Watch
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE News:
Courtesy/NWS
Flash Flood Warning
A Flash Flood Warning remains in effect until 8 p.m. today for northern Los Alamos … extreme southeastern Rio Arriba … northwestern Santa Fe … and east central Sandoval counties.
At 5:24 p.m., the National Weather Service Doppler radar continued to indicate a moderate rain continuing over the Las Conchas burn scar … but intensity was trending down.
However … very heavy downpours had occurred over the northern half of the burn scar and rapid runoff and flash flooding is expected to continue.
Flash
Santa Fe National Forest Lifts Fire Restrictions
SFNF News:
Effective at 8 a.m., Thursday July 12, the Santa Fe National Forest will go from Stage 2 Fire Restrictions to no fire restrictions forest-wide, to include the Valles Caldera National Preserve.
Current monsoon rains and favorable weather forecasts are allowing for the complete lifting of fire restrictions.
“We’ve experienced some of the driest conditions this forest has seen in many years,” said Santa Fe National Forest Supervisor, Maria T. Garcia. “The monsoon rains are a very welcome relief, and I’m glad to see conditions improve enough to lift fire restrictions throughout the Read More
Pet Pangaea’s Offices Vandalized Overnight
Police are on the hunt for the person or persons who threw a rock through the plate glass window of Pet Pangaea’s offices in the former Quest Diagnostic space near Nectar and 15th Street sometime overnight. Owner Cyndi Wells said an employee discovered the broken window and found a rock inside the office area at about 11:30 a.m. today. No one had been at the offices before that time and the window wasn’t broken when the offices closed Tuesday evening, Wells said. She has had to spend her time making out a police report and arranging to get the massive window replaced. “This will Read More
Iris Street Paving Nearing Completion
Heavy equipment is out in force today putting finishing touches to the asphalt on Iris Street, which has been out of commission for several months due to extensive underground utilitiy work as part of the new Municipal Complex project. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
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Canyon Bar Erects New Sign
A couple of months ago, Canyon Bar in Central Park Square had the exterior of its building painted and has now unveiled a brand new sign to enhance its curb appeal. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
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Public Invited to Valle Santa Rosa Workshop and Campout
Courtesy photo
Los Amigo de Valles Caldera News:
The second of three workshops is planned on the tributaries of San Antonio Creek this summer.
Santa Rosa Creek is a major tributary to San Antonio Creek. It is being severely impacted by increased runoff from adjacent slopes burned by the Las Conchas Fire.
The Los Amigos are again partnering with the Albuquerque Wildlife Federation (AWF) to accomplish valuable wetland restoration.
We will be camping in the far northwest area of the Preserve at the San Antonio Cabin area. We invite you to join us for the two days of work and two nights camping.
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The Shinyribs Play Friday at Ashley Pond
By Russ Gordon
One of my favorite concerts that we’ve produced during the last 25 years was the Austin country-rock-soul band, the Gourds at the Pajarito Ski Area 4 years ago. Their lead singer/frontman is Kev “Shinyribs” Russell. Do you remember that show? Have you ever seen the Gourds? No? You must catch this Friday’s Shinyribs concert at Ashley Pond. The Gourds have 2 songwriters and singers plus they’re a democratic band where they all argue over who controls the performances and CD production. Kev Russell writes so much great music that he and Gourds drummer, Keith Langford started this other Read More
Los Amigos de Valles Caldera Host Old-Timers and Members BBQ
The Valles Caldera National Preserve. Courtesy/Los Amigos de Valles Caldera
VALLES CALDERA News:
- Los Amigos de Valles Caldera Old-Timers and Members BBQ at 3 p.m., Saturday Aug. 4
Los Amigos de Valles Caldera would like to invite you to a free BBQ at the Valles Caldera National Preserve.
The Valles Caldera management has been kind enough to allow us to use the bunkhouse in the Historic Area.
For those interested we will also have a morning work session to clean up around the headquarters area.
This event gives members and old-timers a chance to enjoy time on the Preserve, learn about Read More
Natural Resources Committee Approves Manhattan Project National Historical Park
Los Alamos contingent members visited Hanford as part of a Manhattan Project National Historical Park spring conference including from left, Los Alamos Buffalo Tours owner Georgia Strickfaden, County Administrator Harry Burgess and Suzette Fox of the Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation. Photo by Katy Korkos
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Natural Resources Committee today approved by unanimous consent H.R. 5987, a bipartisan bill introduced by Natural Resources Chairman Doc Hastings (WA-04), Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) and Congressman Ben Lujan (NM-03) to establish Read More
Make Your Reservations Now For The Blue Window’s July 15th Wine Dinner
The Blue Window Bistro is having the first of what will become an annual Wine Dinner at 6 p.m., Sunday July 15.
The dinner includes five courses and five paired wines with fine wine specialist Phillip de Give.
The cost is $75 per person and reservations are required. Call 662-6305.
The menu for the special evening includes:
First Course
- Warm Deconstructed Caesar Salad
- Tender grilled romaine hearts, soft-boiled quail egg, shaved parmesan, brioche crostini, anchovies, homemade caesar dressing
- *Latour St. Bris Sauvignon Blanc, Burgundy, 2010*
Second Course
- Seared Scallops
- Jumbo sea
Big Sale as Bella Cosa Flower Shop Prepares to Close
A going-out-of-business sale is underway at the Bella Cosa flower shop on Central Avenue as owners and employees prepare to close the doors for the final time July 28. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Plenty of gift and gardening items remain on sale inside the flower shop Tuesday and are marked down significantly. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Economic Vitality Administrator Meets with Housing Board
Los Alamos County Economic Vitality Administrator Greg Fisher met with the Los Alamos Housing Partnership Board in White Rock Tuesday to introduce himself and find out ways in which the County might collaborate with LAHP to develop affordable housing locally. LAHP developed the successful Pinon Trails affordable housing project in White Rock several years ago. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Council Calls for Changes to Contract for Operation of Visitor Centers
Katy Korkos and Kevin Holsapple of the Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation answer questions from the County Council. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com from PAC8 Internet Broadcast.
The Contract For General Services, Agreement No. AGR13-3889 with Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation (dba Los Alamos Meeting & Visitor Bureau), in the amount of $195,480, plus applicable Gross Receipts Tax, for the purpose of Visitor Operations And Management Services was pulled by Council from the Consent Agenda.
The Los Alamos Meeting and Visitor Bureau (LAMVB), a program Read More
Council Approves Community Broadband Project Market Survey
County Chief Information Officer Laura Gonzales and IT Project Manager Estevan Gonzales present the need for the Community Broadband Network market survey. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com from PAC8 Internet Broadcast
In a 5 to 2 vote, the Los Alamos County Council approved a Community Broadband Network (CBN) market survey so that the business plan will include customer input regarding funding, pricing and debt options. The Community Broadband Project is near completion. The engineering design is 90 percent complete. The design review was completed by NI Solutions. The final milestone Read More
Council Unanimously Approves Redefined White Rock Civic Center
Councilor Geoff Rodgers asked for assurance that the rocket ship at Pinon Park will be retained. Anne Laurent, Community & Economic Development Director assured Council the rocket ship would be kept. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com from PAC8 Internet Broadcast.
Los Alamos County Council unanamously the proposed White Rock Civic Center (WRCC) Phase 2 CIP Project in accordance with reduced project scope Option 1 (Distributed Functions on County Property) by using the County-owned Piñon Park site for construction of a new White Rock Branch Library, for in-place renovation and Read More
Council Considers White Rock Civic Center
Anne Laurent, Community & Economic Development Director addresses Council on the issue of the White Rock Civic Center. A committee worked for six weeks to redesign the White Rock Civic Center complex. Option 1 is being recommended for approval. This includes a new library building located near the existing skate park in White Rock. This option also assumes repurposing the existing library and the existing Senior Center for a redesigned Senior Center which would include a commercial kitchen. Laurent noted that Option 3 did not receive a lot of support among the stakeholders. Photo by Greg Read More
Council Approves Consent Items
County Administrator Harry Burgess briefs County Council on the specifics of the items in the Consent Agenda. Council pulled Item H for discussion at the end of the evening. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com from PAC8 Internet Broadcast
Council approved the Consent Agenda with a vote of 6 to 1, with Councilor Vincent Chiravalle casting the dissenting vote. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com from PAC8 Internet Broadcast Read More