Earth Day Festival At Los Alamos Nature Center April 20
Scene from a previous Earth Day Festival at the Los Alamos Nature Center, which this year is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 20 at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC
Scene from a previous Earth Day Festival at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center’s (PEEC) signature event, the annual Earth Day Festival, is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road. “The festivities include delicious food, tons of information about local businesses and organizations, fun activities and exciting entertainment.” Read More
UNM-LA Advisory Board Curative Special Meeting April 15
UNM-LA News:
The UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board will hold a Curative Special Meeting via Zoom at 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 15.
During this meeting there will be a vote on the UNM-LA budget, ballot language for a bond in the November 2024 election, as well as the annual adoption of the Advisory Board Bylaws.
Direct questions to UNM-LA by calling 505.662.5919 or emailing unmlainfo@unm.edu. Read More
Folk Art Flea At Santa Fe County Rodeo Fairgrounds May 4
Flea jewelry pinwheel necklace. Courtesy/FOFA
Flea native dancer painting. Courtesy/FOFA
FOFA News:
The much-anticipated annual Folk Art Flea returns to the Santa Fe County Rodeo Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 4. Shop a vast selection of folk art pieces from around the world. An enticing array of textiles, jewelry, clothing and fabulous folk art for one’s home will be available at flea market prices.
Public admission is free 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and members of Friends of Folk Art (FOFA) enjoy early access to the Flea 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., so come shop early to get the best selection!
Both an active Museum Read More
Daily Postcard: Coyote Pup Lies On Rock At Valles Caldera
Daily Postcard: A squinting coyote pup lies on a rock Wednesday at Valles Caldera National Preserve (#WildlifeWednesday) If you’ve been out hiking or even just enjoying an evening stroll in your neighborhood, and seemingly out of thin air a coyote has appeared, you may have stumbled upon a den. Both coyotes and Mexican wolves utilize dens in the springtime to rear and care for their pups. These dens provide a safe and warm space for them to bring their pups into maturity. Coyotes and wolves may bounce around between multiple dens in a single area for security. Dens can be dug-out holes a few feet underground,County APPB Call For Art For Golf Cart Staging Wall
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Art in Public Places Board (APPB) is looking for an artist to create a fun and enjoyable art creation to transform the more than 500 square-foot concrete wall at the entrance of the Los Alamos Golf Course in the Golf Cart Staging Area.
The goal of the project is to beautify the space, foster community engagement and celebrate creativity in public spaces in the community.
Interested artists can submit an Entry Packet with the artist’s resume, the proposed piece, a color photograph or rendering of the proposed piece, prior works by the artist, a description of the Read More
28th Los Alamos Photographers’ Show Opens April 15
Community News:
The Los Alamos Photographers’ Club is hosting its 28th Annual Los Alamos Photographers’ Show April 15 to May 14 in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library.
The public is invited to attend the Opening Reception 5:30-7 p.m. Monday, April 15 in Step Up Gallery. Refreshments will be served.
The exhibit includes a wide variety of approaches to photography with subjects ranging from expansive landscape and skyscape vistas to wild animals, exotic vegetation and flowers to international portraits and architectural compositions. In addition to highlighting the current work of Los Read More
Memorial Service For Paul Frederickson Saturday
Fiber Arts By Zandra Hall Opening Reception At Los Alamos Co-op Market Saturday
On The Job In Los Alamos: David Martinez Jr. Buffing Out His New Ride
On the job in Los Alamos is David Martinez Jr. buffing out his new ride – a 2000 Ford Mustang today in front of David’s Old Fashioned Barber Shop where he works as a barber for is father David Martinez Sr., at 1247 Central Ave. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
David Martinez Jr. buffing out his new ride – a 2000 Ford Mustang today on Central Avenue. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Former Valles Caldera Employees Earn Regional Awards
Water flowing through a green and fence-free Valle Grande. Photo by NPS/A. Joseph
NPS News:
JEMEZ SPRINGS — The regional office of the National Park Service announced that two former Valles Caldera employees have received regional awards in their areas of expertise.
Dr. Ana Steffen, who served as a long-time archaeologist and science communicator at Valles Caldera, received the posthumous 2023 Regional Professional Achievement in Archaeological Management Award. This award recognizes an individual who has had significant and far-reaching impacts on archaeology, conservation of Read More
Biblical Archaeologist To Speak In Los Alamos April 28
Dr. Steven Collins, PhD
Los Alamos Church of Christ News:
The Los Alamos Church of Christ will be hosting Dr. Steven Collins, PhD, for a lecture open to the community from 9-10:30 a.m. and at 5 p.m. Sunday, April 28.
Among a varitey of biblical archaeology topics Dr. Collins will discuss is the identity of the Egyptian Pharoh at the time of Moses as well as recent findings at the site of Sodom and Gomorah.
Dr. Collins is among the world’s foremost biblical archaeologists. He is Director of the School of Archaeology at Veritas International University and serves as Consulting Research Professor Read More
County Moves Forward With Emergency Ops Center Plans
Architectural drawing of preferred design option for Emergency Operations Center. Courtesy/LAC
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
As Emergency Service Commander Beverley Simpson noted during the March 26 Los Alamos County Council meeting, “Los Alamos is not immune to disaster”.
The community has endured wildfires, floods, blizzards, hurricane-like winds and the COVID-19 outbreak. Each incident required an Emergency Operations Center (EOC), Simpson said, however, there isn’t an actual EOC facility so operations were set up in “rooms of opportunity” Read More
Jane Mathews Joins County Communication Team
Senior Visual Information Specialist Jane Mathews
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Jane Mathews has joined the Los Alamos County Communication and Public Relations team as a Senior Visual Information Specialist.
Mathews began her new job Feb. 18, which entails public relations, social media and digital art throughout the County.
County Public Information Officer Julie Williams-Hill said Mathews filled a needed spot in the team following the departure of Senior Visual Information Specialist Vint Miller.
“When Vint Miller decided to move to Oklahoma, Read More
LAPS Spotlight: Public Information Officer Connie Goettee
LAPS Public Information Officer and AP Coordinator Connie Goettee working in her office. Photo by Andy McBride/ladailypost.com
By Andy McBride
Student Reporter
Los Alamos Daily Post
When we think of hard work, we would usually think of the trades: mechanical work, technicians, or even plumbers. But you probably never thought that working for the schools was really hard work, too. Well, Connie Goettee is the Public Information Officer and AP Coordinator for Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) and an amazingly hard worker.
She went to college to study journalism, but later found out that reporters Read More
Pajarito Pickleball Club Now Accepting Members
Students playing Pickleball during a previous Hawk Hangout. Courtesy/Joan Lucas
SPORTS News:
To mark April (National Pickleball Month), the newly formed Pajarito Pickleball Club is now open to accepting members at www.pajaritopickleballclub.
Join in playing the fastest growing sport in America! Membership is $35/year and provides many benefits.
The Club will host a Kick-off event at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 13 at Pinon Park in White Rock. An orientation will be provided for those new to the sport and loaner paddles will be available for play.
The Pajarito Pickleball Club is a non-profit Read More
Dist. 43 Rep. Christine Chandler To Speak At Military Order Of The World Wars Meeting Tuesday April 16
Rep. Christine Chandler
MOWW News:
The Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) speaker for the April 16 meeting is Rep. Christine Chandler. She is a long-time resident of Los Alamos County now serving in the New Mexico House of Representatives, District 43 (Los Alamos, Sandoval and Santa Fe). Her legislative committee assignments include House Taxation & Revenue and Judiciary.
Prior to her election to the New Mexico House, Rep. Chandler had been a two term Los Alamos County Councilor and has worked on numerous local civic boards and commissions. Before her retirement, she was a Los Alamos Read More
Weaving Colors: Autism & Indigenous Community April 17
Los Alamos JJAB To Meet Wednesday April 17
Los Alamos JJAB News:
The next meeting of Los Alamos JJAB will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.
The meeting will be held virtually through video conference. The agenda is available at www.losalamosjjab.com.
The public is welcome.
Contact JJAB at info@losalamosjjab.com or 505.709.8125 for additional information. Read More
Daily Postcard: Deer Lounge Near 15th Hole At Golf Course
Daily Postcard: About a dozen deer lounge near the 15th hole soaking up the warm sunshine Wednesday at the Los Alamos Golf Course. Photo by Hunter McDaniel Read More
Los Alamos Canyon Restoration And Sediment Reduction Project Implementation To Begin Later In April
Restoration work on portions of Los Alamos Canyon expected to begin later in April. Courtesy/Forest Service
Forest Service News:
SANTA FE — Restoration work is expected to begin along portions of Los Alamos Canyon later this month as part of the “Los Alamos Canyon Restoration and Sediment Reduction Project”.
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is funding this project through their River Stewardship Program and in partnership with Los Alamos County. This restoration work will be implemented by Keystone Restoration, LLC and is a phase of the Northern New Mexico Riparian, Aquatic, Read More
