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Registration Open For 2023 Los Alamos Lacrosse Season

Los Alamos Lacrosse Season is open for registration. High School Boys and Youth teams are being formed now. Sign up and play the oldest sport in North America that started in the 1500s. Lacrosse has often been called ‘the fastest game on two feet’ and anyone who likes soccer, hockey or basketball, will love lacrosse. Registration information can be found at laylax.org or by emailing bpkey80@gmail.com. Courtesy/Los Alamos Lacrosse Read More

Los Alamos Skier Stephen Boone Earns Spot On 2023 North American Mogul Tour

Stephen Boone of Los Alamos has qualified this week for the 2023 North American mogul skiing tour. Courtesy, Leif Guldy

Stephen Boone of Los Alamos has held an annual mogul clinic at Pajarito Mountain Ski Area the past several years, providing instruction to skiers of all ages and abilities. Courtesy, Leif Guldy

SPORTS News:

Stephen Boone of Los Alamos qualified this week for the 2023 North American (NorAm) mogul skiing tour. Athletes qualify for World Cup and NorAm starts through their performance at the US Nationals and US Selections competitions.

With a strong field this week, including Read More

Scenes Of Falling Snow Around Los Alamos

A family is spotted building a snowman this afternoon at Urban Park. The National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts a high today in Los Alamos near 38 with 2 to 4 inches of snow. NWS predicts tonight’s low around 26 and an extended forecast that includes a 30 percent chance of new snow Monday of less than half an inch and a high near 37, a 60 percent chance of snow Monday night, a 70 percent chance of snow Tuesday with a high of 37 and a 50 percent chance of snow and low around 20 Tuesday night. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

A man and child are sledding in the snow this afternoon at Urban Park. Photo by John Read More

Santa Fe National Forest Waives Fees Monday In Honor Of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

SFNF News:

SANTA FE — All Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 16, for the federal holiday in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Regular business hours will resume Tuesday, Jan. 17.

Observed on the third Monday of January each year, Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Day is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service. The National Day of Service celebrates the civil rights leader’s life and legacy by encouraging all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. Visit MLK Day of Service for more information, including volunteer opportunities Read More

County Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board Meets Jan. 17

COUNTY News: 

The Los Alamos County Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board (LTAB) meets at noon Tuesday, Jan. 17 in Room 110 at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave. and virtually on Zoom.

This meeting is open to the public.

Find the agenda to this meeting here: Jan. 17, 2023 LTAB Agenda.

Find the link to this meeting here.

Webinar ID: 899 7514 3858
Passcode: 683643

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IAIA Selects Felipe Colón Of Laguna Pueblo As New Provost

Felipe J. Estudillo Colón

IAIA News:

The Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) has announced that Felipe J. Estudillo Colón of Laguna Pueblo has been selected for the newly created IAIA Provost position.

Colón served as the IAIA Academic Dean from 2020–2023 and transitioned into the IAIA Provost position Jan. 9. During an open forum in December, the IAIA Community had an opportunity to meet with Colón as a candidate and learn more about his vision statement for the Academic and Student Services divisions.

IAIA President Dr. Robert Martin (Cherokee Nation) chaired the committee that oversaw Read More

Tickets Available For PEEC’s Backcountry Film Festival

PEEC News:

Join PEEC and the SALA Event Center as they team up to host the Backcountry Film Festival, sponsored by Century Bank. Watch the films LIVE for the first time in 3 years at 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 26. Pajarito Brewpub and Grill will sell beer and wine before and during the show. Thanks to headline sponsor Century Bank for making this event possible.

In addition to the movies and drinks, PEEC is back with its great, big, exciting raffle! Some of this year’s awesome prizes include lift tickets, skis, a snowboard, a helicopter ride, gift cards to various local businesses, and more. Raffle Read More

Board Of Public Utilities To Hold Regular Meeting Jan. 18

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities will hold a regular meeting 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18.

This meeting will be conducted in person in Council Chambers. Members of the public may view proceedings online or attend and provide public comment via Zoom.

The complete agenda packet, Zoom link, Webinar ID and call-in mobile/phone numbers are available online here. Read More