Los Alamos County is LOW, but the XBB.1.5 variant is ramping up and the post-holiday spike in cases is starting to show – especially among our seniors. What should you do to stay healthy and safe as we head into the new year? Check out this week’s COVID-19 Community Newsletter for information and resources to help you navigate the latest concerns. Click here: https://conta.cc/3jZOcAF Courtesy/LAC
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CHAMBER News:
The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce shares a reminder about the monthly Los Alamos Newcomers Meetup organized by the Chamber and MainStreet and sponsored by Zia Credit Union.
The next meetup is Monday, Jan. 9 at projectY cowork space at 150 Central Park Square.
These meetups are held the first Monday of every month, or the second Monday if there is a holiday.
“We meet at projectY where folks can chat with other newcomers and locals to get insider info about living in Los Alamos. Then we move across to the Tub where we buy the first round,” Chamber Director Ryn Herrmann said. This is a great Read More
Daily Postcard: January’s Wolf Moon Friday night was the first full moon of 2023. The moon also was its furthest from the sun, making it a so-called ‘micromoon’ – the opposite of a supermoon. Source: Space.com. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More
LAHS News:
With the spring tourist season fast approaching, Los Alamos Historical Society (LAHS) and its History Museum are seeking new volunteers for a variety of positions.
Training sessions focusing on the community’s history and historic district will be offered 4-5:15 p.m. Wednesdays in February and March (Feb. 1, 8, 15 and 22, and March 1 and 8). Participants will meet at 4 p.m. each Wednesday in the Nambe Room in Fuller Lodge.
Training comprises presentations on Los Alamos and the Pajarito Plateau, covering the Ancestral Puebloans, the homestead era, the Los Alamos Ranch School, the Read More
A Level 3 EV fast charger will be installed in front of the Municipal Building, in preparation, a portion of the parking lot and section of sidewalk on Iris Street will be closed for potholing operations beginning Tuesday. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
In preparation for the installation of a Level 3 EV fast charger in front of the Los Alamos County Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave., a portion of the parking lot and section of sidewalk on Iris Street will be closed for potholing operations beginning Tuesday.
The work is expected to be completed no later than Friday, Jan. 20.
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SFAS News:
Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society (SFAS) is hosting a “Name Your Own Price” adoption event to help alleviate the already overcrowded shelter.
The promotion, which runs the entire month of January, allows people looking to bring home a new pet to name the price they want to pay for the adoption.
Beginning a new year at over-capacity conditions is not ideal, and new strategies are being implemented daily to provide the best care for the animals, SFAS Public Relations Officer Murad Kirdar said.
“We are putting out an urgent call to find homes for over a hundred dogs and to encourage Read More
LALO News:
The Los Alamos Light Opera (LALO) needs the community’s help! LALO is seeking volunteers to help build the “Matilda, the Musical” set.
Volunteers should report to Duane Smith Auditorium at any of the initial build days/times:
Set Lead is Brad Gregory. Director is Wendy Lanchier.
Especially needed are painters, artists and a couple of carpenters. Please arrive in work clothes and bring gloves if you have them. The workshop is COLD, so dress appropriately.
Want to help? Have Questions? Contact lead set builder Read More
Dew Paws Rescue is a foster-based rescue that pulls dogs and cats from high-kill shelters, removes them from situations of abuse or neglect, and accepts owner surrenders when able. Dew Paws Rescue is passionate about giving every animal a chance. Please email infodewpaws@gmail.com if interested in fostering or adopting. Dew Paws Rescue is based out of Santa Fe. Courtesy/Dew Paws Rescue Read More
Death Announcement:
Juan “Rob” Baldonado, 53, passed away peacefully Dec. 9, 2022, at home in Los Alamos, N.M. Cremation has taken place.
An obituary will be published at a later time regarding details of a memorial and burial to be held at Guaje Pines Cemetery in Los Alamos in warmer weather.
The community is invited to post condolences, stories and pictures of Rob Baldonado’s life at www.riverafamilyfuneralhome.com. Read More
Daily Postcard: A frosty, wintry scene greets hikers during a trek Thursday morning through the Valles Caldera Natural Preserve. Photo by Ray Laskey Read More