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SFCC: Free Fiber Optics Technician Training Begins Feb. 13

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Fiber Optics Technician Training begins Monday, Feb. 13 at Santa Fe Community College. Courtesy/SFCC

SFCC News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) in partnership with Santa Fe County and the New Mexico Department of Workforce Connections announce applications are open for a free training bootcamp to become a certified fiber optics technician.

Qualified applicants will get up to 80 hours paid internships.

The Professional Readiness for Technical Careers (PROTEC) program begins Monday, Feb. 13 and continues through Friday, Feb. 17 at SFCC Higher Education Center, 1950 Siringo Read More

Celebration Of Life For Joyce Eyster At BELC Jan. 21

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Joyce Eyster March 13, 1921 – Nov. 30, 2022 (link)

COMMUNITY News:

A celebration of life will be held for Joyce Eyster at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023 at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church at 2390 North Road. A reception will follow at the church.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Bethlehem Evangelical  Lutheran Church fellowship committee. Read More

County: Last Day To Challenge FCC Broadband Maps

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COUNTY News:

Today, Friday, Jan. 13, is the last day for citizens to challenge any inaccuracies on the broadband map issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The pre-production draft maps, published by the FCC on Nov. 18, 2022, show the availability of high-speed Internet service across the nation based on data that the FCC acknowledges may not be the most accurate, according to its website. 

Los Alamos County Broadband Manager Jerry Smith encourages residents and businesses to take a moment today to check the map and submit a challenge if the information is incorrect. He indicates Read More

CSD To Host Public Meetings On Integrated Master Plan

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Community Services Department (CSD) will be hosting three public meetings Jan. 25 and 26 to share the results from the development of the new Community Services Integrated Master Plan (IMP).

Berry Dunn, the professional consulting service that assisted in the development of the IMP will be onsite to present the recommended action plan and answer any questions. 

These meetings are in person and have Zoom access.  

The IMP was developed to assess existing programs, services, and facilities, as well as identify gaps and potential future needs. Key inputs into Read More

The Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area Awards $100,000 To 14 Local Organizations

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NRGNHA News:

ESPAÑOLA—The Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area (NRGNHA) is proud to announce the list of grant recipients for 2023, recognizing the hard work of 14 local organizations in supporting and promoting the cultural and heritage of Northern New Mexico’s unique communities.

These organizations have demonstrated exceptional dedication and vision for preserving the unique culture and heritage of the area, and their efforts are now being rewarded a combined $100,000 through the National Park Service funded NRGNHA grant program.

This year’s grant awardees include:

  • City
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Los Alamos Fire Department To Host 2022 Retirement, Recognition And Promotion Ceremony Saturday

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) invites the public to join its 2022 retirement, recognition and promotion ceremony of distinguished LAFD employees.  

Date: Saturday, Jan. 14

Time: 10 a.m.

Location: Crossroads Church, 97 East Road  

Light refreshments will be served.

State Sen. Leo Jaramillo will deliver a keynote address with brief remarks from Los Alamos County Councilor Randall Ryti and Deputy County Manager Anne Laurent.

A complete listing of the 2022 retirements, recognitions and promotions, including the Phoenix and Stork Awards and the badge pinning progression, Read More

County: Hazard Branches To Be Trimmed Beginning Jan.17

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COUNTY News:

To mitigate hazards and power outages, a new round of tree trimming coordinated by the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is scheduled to begin Tuesday, Jan. 17 in Los Alamos and White Rock.

Residents may see Southwest Fire Defense & Tree Services professionals throughout the townsite, White Rock, Pajarito Ski Area and Rendija Canyon.

Southwest Fire Defense & Tree Services is under contract with the Electric Distribution Division of the DPU. While DPU’s list of hazard branches covers the whole county, the current priorities are for branches in the vicinity of overhead Read More

The Lensic: ‘Jazz At Lincoln Center: Songs We Love’ Feb. 2

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The Lensic presents ‘Jazz at Lincoln Center: Songs We Love’  7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2. Courtesy/Lensic 

LENSIC News:

SANTA FE — The Lensic Performing Arts Center presents “Jazz at Lincoln Center: Songs We Love” 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2.

Jazz at Lincoln Center, founded in 1987 as a summer concert series, is a prolific nonprofit organization that produces concerts at venues in New York, touring initiatives, digital programming, and educational outreach.

“Songs We Love” is a program that features the brightest up-and-coming jazz artists performing classics from the 1920s through the Read More

New Mexico Unemployment Insurance Operations Center Closed Monday In Observance Of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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NMDWS News:

ALBUQUERQUE — All New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions’ (NMDWS) offices, including the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Operations Center, will be closed Monday, Jan. 16, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

The department urges claimants to plan accordingly.

The Unemployment Insurance Tax & Claims Online System (www.jobs.state.nm.us) is available online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Customer Service Agents in the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center will be available when business hours resume 7 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17.

The business hours of the Unemployment Read More

Scenes Of 2023 Holy Theophany Blessing Of Ashley Pond

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Scene of Fr. Theophan blessing the water of Ashley Pond Wednesday to celebrate Holy Theophany. Courtesy/Fr. Theophan

Scene of Fr. Theophan blessing the water of Ashley Pond Wednesday to celebrate Holy Theophany. Courtesy/Fr. Theophan

By Father Theophan
Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church

Thursday Jan. 19, the Orthodox world celebrated Holy Theophany, the baptism of Jesus Christ by John in the Jordan River at the beginning of his earthly ministry. St. Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church in Los Alamos celebrated the Day the evening before on Wednesday with a vesperal liturgy.

Paired with the Nativity Read More