Community

County And UWNNM Thank Community For Generosity

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County and United Way of Northern New Mexico (UWNNM) thank employees and the community for their generosity during the CommuniTree “Kindled Hearts for Warm Homes” drive Nov. 22 through Dec. 31, 2022.

The two organizations partnered to collect warm weather apparel and everyday essentials, as well as raise funds for families impacted by the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire and subsequent flooding in Taos, San Miguel and Mora counties earlier this year.

Individuals donated more than 300 items to families in need, including warm weather apparel for children and adults, Read More

New Year, New Opinions: DPU Voice Of Customer Survey

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is kicking off 2023 with the launch of its now annual Voice of the Customer Survey to measure customer satisfaction and engagement in areas like quality, reliability and service.

Begun a year ago, the Voice of the Customer is being conducted by GreatBlue Research via internet and telephone. It will be sent to a randomly selected group of utility account holders first by email and later by phone. The information gathered will provide benchmarks for comparison to other utility providers. GreatBlue will analyze the data and provide Read More

Pets Of The Week: Eve & Choco Puff

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Eve is an exotic stunner of a cat – she’s mesmerizing to look at! This six pound tortoiseshell is 8 years old and just wants a cozy home to call her own. Her adoption fee is waived, and she’s spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped. Walk in adopters welcome 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. www.espanolahumane.org 505.753.8662. Courtesy/EH

Choco Puff is a little poof of floof! This 7lb two-month-old German Shepherd mix is wonderfully socialized thanks to his foster family and his spa week playing with guests of Ojo Santa Fe resort in our Puppy Patch. Apply to adopt this cutie patootie on our website
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New Mexico State Library Brings E-Books, New York Times To New Mexico Residents

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NMSL News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico State Library (NMSL) announces that it has secured free statewide access to the Palace Project eBook library and the New York Times digital subscriptions, including the Cooking and Games sections, for all New Mexicans.

These resources are available through libraries across the state right now.  

“New Mexico State Library has been working with libraries and the Connect New Mexico Council to bring better connectivity throughout the state,” Eli Guinnee said, executive director of NMSL. “We wouldn’t be able to offer The Palace Project and the New York Times without Read More

Upstart Crows Of Santa Fe Kicks Off 2023 With Six Performances Of Shakespeare’s ‘King Henry IV, Part 1’

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Upstart Crows of Santa Fe will have six performances of Shakespeare’s ‘King Henry IV, Part 1’ at the New Mexico Actor’s Lab beginning Jan. 20. Courtesy/Upstart Crows

UPSTART CROWS News:

Upstart Crows of Santa Fe kicks off 2023 with six performances of Shakespeare’s King Henry IV, Part 1 at the New Mexico Actor’s Lab.

Details:

  • 6:30 p.m. Jan. 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29;
  • Tickets $20 at the door and online.

The Saturday, Jan. 27 performance is a Supporter’s Gala night with appetizers, a raffle and talk-back with the actors – Gala tickets are $50 (online only)

Three casts of 14 actors will alternate Read More

LALT To Perform ‘8x10s: 7 Come 11’ Jan. 6-21

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LALT News:

Los Alamos Little Theatre (LALT) will perform “8x10s: 7 Come 11” Jan. 6-21 at the Performing Arts Center, 1670 Nectar Street.

Shows are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, with a matinee 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15. 

This is the seventh time LALT has offered this format of individual short plays, solicited from local playwrights. 

“If you’re looking for an evening of variety, this is it,” producer John Gustafson said. “We will present eight short plays, most of them comedic and some that are serious, but all offering food for thought.”

The 8x10s also give a chance for new directors Read More

Taos Chamber Music Group Presents Hub New Music Jan. 28 & 29 At The Harwood Museum In Taos

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TCMG News:

The Taos Chamber Music Group’s (TCMG) 30th Anniversary Season continues 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 28 and 29, in a program called “New Pathways” at the Harwood Museum in Taos.

The concerts feature Hub New Music, a Grammy-nominated flute, clarinet, violin and cello quartet that paves new musical pathways. “Shatter Me” by 17- year-old composer Sage Shurman, a co-commission with TCMG, will have its world premiere. in addition to James Diaz’s Lines of acid dreams, Dai Wei’s how the stars vanish, Julius Eastman’s Joy Boy and, with TCMG flutist Nancy Laupheimer, Read More