Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview: Nov 9
This week’s preview is sponsored by www.fyila.com
The Woman in Black: Los Alamos Little Theatre 1670 Nectar St.
7:30 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays, Nov. 9, 10, 16, 17 / 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11
Kipps was traumatized by seeing the Woman in Black when he was sent to settle the estate of an old woman in a remote part of England. He has enlisted the services of an actor to help him re-enact the events, and thus exorcise his demons. You may see appearances of The Woman around town. Have you seen “The Woman in Black”? Halloween isn’t over yet. Come see this spooky ghost story, if you dare… Read More
Karen Wray Fine Art Grand Opening is Nov. 16
Watercolor artist Secundino Sandoval looks through paintings at his Los Alamos home. Courtesy photo
By Karen Wray
Karen Wray Fine Art is delighted to announce that we have moved to a wonderful new location in Los Alamos, and would like to invite the community to our Grand Opening from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16.
Our new address is 1475 Central Ave., Suite 125, at the southwest corner, ground floor, of the Community Bank Building.
Photo: Karen Wray and Tinkerbell
This is also our gallery’s Holiday Art Show, so we’ll have ornaments, cards, prints, pottery, jewelry, sculpture and paintings Read More
Board of Public Utilities Meets Nov. 14
Breaking News: Hilltop House Hotel Goes Into Foreclosure
Hilltop House Hotel. Courtesy photo
The financially troubled Hilltop House Hotel at 400 Trinity Dr., has gone into foreclosure.
Court documents obtained by the Los Alamos Daily Post indicate that Los Alamos National Bank filed for foreclose proceedings on its mortgage with the hotel Oct. 19.
Defendents named in the case include the Hilltop House LLC, Hilltop House Hotel Inc., Ronald Selvage, Hilltop House Spa LLC and Kim Selvage.
Attorney James Jurgens filed the civil complaint in Los Alamos District Court for “debt and money due, for foreclosure, Read More
Fake Online Banking Security Alert Advisory
LANB News:
Los Alamos National Bank DID NOT send out a “security alert” email that arrived in people’s In Boxes this morning.
LANB Chief Technology Officer Paul Cook said the email is fake and has a fake address.
“We never send out an email asking customers for their email and password – we would never do that,” Cook said.
Cook advises anyone receiving the email to simply ignore it and delete it.
The bogus email sent to local addresses this morning is as follows:
Online Banking Security Alert
Dear Customer,
During our regularly scheduled account maintenance and Read More
Pinon Elementary Students Run Hurricane Sandy Fundraiser
Pinon Elementary School students help the victims of Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Stephanie Rittner
PINON ELEMENTARY News:
Students at Pinon Elementary School in Los Alamos wanted to do something to help the victims of Hurricane Sandy.
Classes discussed ways they could help. Teacher Stephanie Rittner said, “After a quick discussion with the Red Cross, we all decided that collecting money would be the quickest and most efficient way to get help to the victims.”
Photo by Stephanie Rittner
In one day, sixth grade students made Hurricane Sandy “help awareness” posters, Read More
Valles Caldera Trust Identifies Visitor Center Site / Final Environmental Impact Statement Released
VCT News:
Jemez Springs — The Valles Caldera Trust (Trust) has released the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the proposed Public Access and Use Plan (PAUP.)
The plan aims to expand visitor access while preserving the natural and cultural resources of the Valles Caldera National Preserve.
In June of this year, the Trust opened a 60-day public comment period on a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) that featured six public access alternatives.
A total of 125 written comments from agencies, pueblos, organizations and individuals were submitted.
The DEIS was revised Read More
Letter to the Editor: Vaccines – Do the Rights of the Many Outweigh the Rights of the Few?
In response to recent concerns voiced about vaccine rights, this is a case of the rights of the many vs. the rights of the few.
Vaccines only work to preserve the general population if “herd immunity” is achieved, when vaccines are administered to a high percentage (85 percent.)
With fewer parents vaccinating their children whether due to personal choice, safety concerns or greater awareness of the health risks to a susceptible child, this high percentage is not being met in some areas and outbreaks have occurred.
Our medical community is rightly concerned Read More
Udall to Participate in WIN Forum at Intel
ALBUQUERQUE – Friday Nov. 9, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall will be the featured guest at a Women at Intel (WIN) forum in Rio Rancho to discuss the importance of providing women and girls with skills to succeed in the workforce. Fusion Tryouts Set for Nov. 18
NNMFV News:
NNM Fusion Volleyball, Northern New Mexico’s premier girls Junior Olympic Volleyball program, is hosting their annual Tryouts on Nov. 18 at the Los Alamos High School Auxiliary Gym.
Players ages 11-18 are welcome, 11-13 year olds will tryout from 1-3 p.m. and 14-18 year olds will tryout from 3-5 p.m.
NNM Fusion is a non-profit organization, participating in the Sun Country Region of USA Volleyball.
The Sun Country Region includes member club programs in Texas, New Mexico, and southwest Colorado. Club volleyball is financially supported by the parents of the athletes.
Junior Read More
Students Selling Poinsettias and Coffee to Raise Money for Summer Trip to Europe
STUDENT News:
Twenty-two area seniors who want to see the world and develop skills and global-mindedness are planning to travel to Berlin, Prague, the Alps and Paris this summer.
Educator Lynn Ovaska will lead the students on their 13-day educational trip, which includes visiting historic Checkpoint Charlie, the concentration camp Dachau, the famous Mona Lisa and much more.
With hopes to reduce the financial burden of the program fees, students have organized their efforts to raise funds for this life-changing experience.
Europe 2013 travelers are selling florist-quality poinsettias Read More
Public Invited to Ribbon Cutting at Title Guaranty Today
CHAMBER News:
The community is invited to join the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce in welcoming Denise Terrazas and her business Title Guaranty, LLC, with a Ribbon Cutting at 5 p.m. today, Nov. 8.
Also, Terrazas will host an Open House 4-6:30 p.m. today with refreshments catered by the Blue Window and drinks catered by the Hilltop House.
Stop by the Los Alamos National Bank branch at 1200 Trinity Dr. to congratulate her and enjoy the hospitality. Read More
The Right Kind of Help
Courtesy photo
TOTH News:
We live in a country today where diversity is highly esteemed, all opinions are equally true, and all religions are teaching a very similar theme.
Photo: Father Colin Kelly
It is also valued that to help others or yourself, you have to do it all on your own strength. This week at Generations, we will explore the uniqueness of Jesus Christ and the Christian faith, as well as how to share this uniqueness with other people.
We will discuss God’s original design for us to help others/ourselves, as well as how Jesus Christ made it possible for humans to fulfill that original purpose. Read More
‘UNM-LA on Display’ Takes Place Nov. 15
By Bernadette Lauritzen
The professors of UNM-LA welcome the public to take part in their “UNM-LA on Display” event Nov. 15.
The community is invited to attend two sessions at the UNM-LA campus, next Thursday to view the showcase of student projects from the current semester.
The sessions will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.-8 p.m. providing the viewing public with a chance to query current students about their projects.
The community will see how students utilized their education and applied it to real life applications, while noshing on some tasty treats.
Professor Dawn Read More
Join PAC 8 for Holiday Wine and Cheese Nov. 16
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 is holding their annual Holiday Wine and Cheese – Silent Auction and Fundraiser at 7 p.m., Nov. 16 at historic Fuller Lodge in Los Alamos.
Do your Holiday shopping in one evening while you taste delicious wines and cheeses from around the world.
Original items such as sushi making lessons with sushi dinner, ski passes from Pajarito Mountain, a 12 lb. organic turkey from Los Alamos Coop, bagels and cream cheese for a year from Ruby K’s, artwork, jewelry, many gift certificates and much, much more will be available for bidding.
Live music will be by Rumelia – a Balkan/Folk/ World Read More
Community Invited Family Council’s First Wellness Seminar Nov. 15
LAFC News:
The Los Alamos Family Council is hosting its first wellness seminar from noon to 1 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 15.
This event is part of the year-long slate of activities commemorating the community behavioral health agency’s 50-year anniversary.
Dr. Christine Hazard is presenting the seminar titled “Emotional Wellness” at Trinity on the Hill Church.
The seminar is open to anyone and applicable to everyone.
A light lunch will be provided to those who attend.
For more information, contact the Los Alamos Family Council at 662-4160. Read More
Festival of Chocolate Coming to Betty Ehart Senior Center Saturday
The Festival of Chocolate formally launches the weeklong event called, Festival of Trees. This year more than 50 items are available for silent auction. Those attending the Festival of Chocolate get the first glance at the many offerings.Courtesy photo
By Bernadette Lauritzen
The Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) and Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA) will host the eighth annual Festival of Chocolate at the Betty Ehart Senior Center.
The Los Alamos MainStreet sponsored event will take place from 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10. Tickets are $20.
“The Festival of Chocolate Read More
Forest Waives Fees in Honor of Veterans Day
The Frey Trail switchbacks out of Frijoles Canyon and leads to Juniper Campground. NPS Photo/Sally King
SFNF News:
The Santa Fe National Forest announces “Fee-Free Days” over Veterans Day weekend, Nov. 10-12.
We invite the public, veterans, active members of the U.S. Armed Forces, and their families to take advantage of the beautiful fall weather and enjoy the great outdoors.
The fee waiver applies to all picnic/day-use areas and campgrounds on the Santa Fe National Forest, except for those individual and group campgrounds that are reserved through the Recreation.gov reservation Read More
PBS Commemorates Native American Heritage Month
Racing The Rez – a documentary about Navajo and Hopi cross-country runners at two rival Arizona schools. Courtesy/NMPBS
NMPBS News:
New Mexico PBS commemorates Native American Month with programs airing Nov. 8-22.
Many of this month’s programs focus directly on various Native peoples living in New Mexico or the American Southwest. For ease in highlighting, the various shows are profiled below in chronological order.
RACING THE REZ – New!
7 p.m. Thursday Nov. 8
For the Navajo and Hopi, running is much more than a sport, it is woven into the cultural fabric of their Read More
Educational Opportunity at Santa Fe Opera Guild
Photo: John Webber
SFOG News:
“When Opera Goes to the Movies” presented byJohn Webber at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14 at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 107 W. Barcelona St.
We’re all familiar with the Met Opera’s (and other opera companies’) video transmissions of productions on the big screen which view the action through the “fourth wall” of the stage.
Here, the focus will be to define what makes a filmed version of an opera different from a video presentation of a live, on-stage opera performance.
While many opera directors have also been Read More